These guys have been fighting the good fight and stocking good toys since before most readers were born! – Cranston Vincent
108 E. North Loop
512/453-8090
www.forbiddenfruit.com
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Hands down. If you can get Supreme Court justices to come and speak to a crowd when their book is published ... you're the best. – Edward Snider
603 N. Lamar
512/472-5050
www.bookpeople.com
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Todd V. Wolfson
Dragon's Lair not only has the friendliest staff I've ever known at a comics store, its dedication to providing a safe space for everyone – kids, woman gamers, LGBT+ gamers, etc. – makes it an amazing hub of the community as well. – Gwen Sanger
2438 W. Anderson Ste. 1-B
512/454-2399
www.dlair.net
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How can anyone else compete with a fixture on South Congress for 32 years, jam-packed with every costume, wig, and piece of vintage clothing you could ever want? – Jerry Durham
1506 S. Congress
512/444-2002
www.lucyindisguise.com
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Discount Electronics rocks. Helpful staff, inexpensive basics (printers, computers, monitors), great service & repair department. – Paul Bell
Multiple locations
www.discountelectronics.com
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Dog-friendly, family-friendly, and foodie-friendly! Love this place. – Whitney Fies
Browning Hangar
4209 Airport
512/363-5700
www.texasfarmersmarket.org
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I learned about RSV even before living in Austin. On my first visit 12 years ago, it was my first stop immediately after leaving ABIA. I have now lived here nine years, and nearly every single item in my house has come from RSV. We are so lucky to have Room Service! – Jen Venzke
107 E. North Loop
512/451-1057
www.roomservicevintage.com
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You want to try out games? They have tons of them already opened up so you can see how they work and if you enjoy them before you buy them. Can't beat Dragon's Lair! – Tammy Cox
2438 W. Anderson Ste. 1-B
512/454-2399
www.dlair.net
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Nowhere else will you find a more diverse selection of native species. – Logan Guerra
8648 Old Bee Caves Rd.
512/288-6113
www.naturalgardeneraustin.com
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Most unique selection of dresses for Austinites with prices for everyone. Super nice employees. They're not pretentious [and there's] no pressure to buy. Awesome selection of accessories too. Love this store. – Meghann Flynn
701 S. Lamar
512/444-2743
www.unbridaled.com
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When my husband was at his daily chemo treatment at Texas Oncology, Kendra sent lovely gift wrapped earrings to all the female patients, which numbered about 150. She's tops in my book. – Leea Mechling
Multiple locations
www.kendrascott.com
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Eating pizza and leering at men going into Stag is one of my favorite pastimes. – Anna Doty
1423 S. Congress
512/373-7824
www.stagprovisions.com
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I <3 you, Wheatsville. Let's go to City Hall and make it official. – Nicholas Lewis
3101 Guadalupe
512/478-2667
4001 S. Lamar
512/814-2888
www.wheatsville.coop
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I walk into the Four Points location and say, "Hi honey. I'm home." I know every single one of them by their first name. – Samantha Stevenson
Multiple locations
www.tomlinsons.com
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Sometimes loyalty matters. Sometimes they're just better. Sometimes it's both. – David Sweeney
600-A N. Lamar
512/474-2500
www.waterloorecords.com
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Hang there for five minutes for a spiritual experience. – Anna Maria Garcia
Multiple locations
www.planetktexas.com
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Their wide selection of toys for boys and girls of all ages is dizzying. There's some well-known toys as well as some really nice homemade ones too. Every toy will bring a smile to every tot (or adult)'s face. – Dwhitney Shaw
2438 W. Anderson
512/445-4489
www.terratoys.com
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I went back to Vulcan after some time away, and found the answer to "Why do we need video stores any more?" – Shannon Kelle
100-A North Loop
512/478-5325
4411 Russell Drive
512/326-2629
www.vulcanvideo.com
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A tough category to pick a winner. They're all awesome. Giving the edge to Uncommon because I think they have the highest jackalope count. – Joe Ballato
1512 S. Congress
512/442-4000
www.uncommonobjects.com/
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I never leave empty-handed. Fun, quirky, and full of character – and the clothes are awesome too. A must when on SoLa! – Lindsay Gillen
3005 S. Lamar Ste. 110-A
512/462-4646
www.uptowncheapskateaustin.com
