"They made getting haircuts during COVID at least thinkable, and they’re real good folks too." – Holt Lackey
"Excellent stylists, amazing color wizards. They're fun, funky, and professional. All the best things rolled into one spot!" – Valerie Sadorra
Method Hair
1800 E. Fourth #103
512/469-0044
www.methodhair.com
"Talented and kind staff make the best spa experiences." – Teresa Sokolow
Milk + Honey
100-A Guadalupe, 512/236-1115
12901 Hill Country Blvd. Ste. D1-110, 512/236-1115
9722 Great Hills Trail #210, 512/236-1115
milkandhoneyspa.com
"Incredible treatments every time. Doesn’t matter who you book with – you’re going to receive the best massage every visit." – Lauren Spiers
Viva Day Spa
215 S. Lamar, 512/361-2047
1811 W. 35th, 512/361-1786
11601 Rock Rose Ave., 512/361-2558
vivadayspa.com
"Best nail salon around! Talented artists, LGBTQ+ safe space, inclusive, and adorable. Amazing nail art." – Katherine Riordan
Cute Nail Studio
1211 E. Seventh
512/937-2659
cutenailstudio.com
"I only trust the women at Viva with my skin and hair removal needs. They know how to help you achieve inner and outer beauty." – Lauren Alana
Viva Day Spa
215 S. Lamar, 512/361-2047
1811 W. 35th, 512/361-1786
11601 Rock Rose Ave., 512/361-2558
vivadayspa.com
"Her work is incredible, she is so friendly, and I can't believe I get to live with brows like THESE on my face!" – Alison Arneberg
June's Brow Co.
510 E. St. Elmo, Bldg. 510-A
512/270-0445
junesbrowco.com
"It's beautiful and lovely and the staff is perfect. Run by a bunch of strong women. Great location!" – Sydnee Farr
Hotel San José
1316 S. Congress
512/852-2350
www.sanjosehotel.com
"R.I.P. Bicycle Sport Shop. You'll always be in my heart for the Real Ale Ride and the Poker Ride, not to mention great staff and attitude. Miss you so much!" – Tex Obie
Bicycle Sport Shop
"Angel is an amazing reader. A rare and true visionary and healer." – Kaia Ivry
Sister Temperance Tarot
sistertemperance.com
"Very clean and professional. Artists really work to understand what you want." – Stephanie Harrison
Atomic Tattoo
8401 Burnet Rd., 512/458-9693
13686 Hwy. 183 N., 512/249-7319
15301-F N. I-35, Pflugerville, 512/252-8537
2800 S. I-35 #108, 512/445-7260
11657 Research #105, 737/205-7039
atomic-tattoo.com
"Best customer service and always peace of mind that the work is done correctly." – Ruth Wheeler
Groovy Automotive
4011 Red River, 512/450-0951
3511 Guadalupe, 512/275-0535
www.groovyautomotive.com
"Best prices, best service, best selection." – Kyle Nations
Discount Electronics
4005 W. Parmer, 512/983-9989
1001 S. I-35, Round Rock, 512/637-7051
discountelectronics.com
"Strait Music has been rockin' this town for 60 years!" – Rick Ingraham
Strait Music Co.
3201 Bee Caves Rd., Suite 140
13945 Hwy. 183 N., 512/918-3743
straitmusic.com
"Down-to-earth, awesome service. They really care!" – Jana Ortiz
ABC Home & Commercial Services
9475 Hwy. 290 E., 512/837-9500
202 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown, 512/819-9140
208 S. Guadalupe St., San Marcos, 512/392-9500
1010 College St., Bastrop, 512/308-1274
abchomeandcommercial.com/austin
"Great service, awesome pricing. Once I started using Real Green, my lawn looked amazing. Very happy customer." – Eduardo Ramos
Real Green Pest and Lawn
15527 RR 620 N.
512/852-0344
realgreenlawns.com
"Does quality installation with quality material." – David Hogan
Viking Fence
9602 Gray Blvd., 512/837-6411
11701 Von Quintus Rd., 512/777-2900
vikingfence.com
"These are the guys you want working on your problem." – Charles Grice
Radiant Plumbing & Air Conditioning
901 Reinli
512/354-4355
radiantplumbing.com
"Very helpful and quick to respond." – Jean Hayes
Salt Service Co.
901 S. MoPac, Bldg. 1, Suite 300
512/540-8301
callsalt.com
"Cute commercials on the radio. The married couple owners are relationship goals." – Jaime Young
Radiant Plumbing & Air Conditioning
901 Reinli
512/354-4355
radiantplumbing.com
"I've used them for years. Very satisfied with their work. Good staff." – Bob Rubel
Cothron's
8225 Burnet Rd., 512/454-9547
2119 N. Mays, Round Rock, 512/246-3979
1315 W. Ben White, 512/447-1883
cothrons.com
"They are very reliable and do a great job, including periodic inspections of their own cleaning teams, ease of recheduling, extra services, etc." – Manuela Gutt
MoreHands
8000 Anderson Square #107, 512/479-7978
1208-W N. I-35, Round Rock, 512/479-7978
www.morehands.com
"Always open and clean machines." – Amy Romero
SpinZone Laundry
1909 E. Willam Cannon, 512/326-2200
6307 Cameron, 512/454-6600
2424 S. Congress, 512/447-2700
1108 N. Mays, Round Rock, 512/580-0900
spinzonelaundry.com
"Exceptional customer service, great prices, quick turnaround." – Cassandra Ricks
"I won’t go anywhere else. The work is just wow." – Tina Ponder
Ace Custom Tailors
724-A N. Lamar, 512/478-9965
11909 Domain Dr. #154, 512/345-7688
2707 Walsh Tarlton, 512/329-0523
acetailors.com
"Best movers and have a great sense of humor to boot." – James Tracy
Einstein Moving Co.
9200-A Brown, 737/252-1607
3904-B Warehouse Row, 737/530-8057
einsteinmoving.com
"She is the best and helped this first-time homeowner buy her home!" – Jovita Pardo
"These guys worked hard for us when we decided to move Downtown." – Ana Zuniga
Smart City Apartment Locating
506 E. St. Elmo Ste. A-1
512/815-2317
smartcitylocating.com/austin-apartments
"Great advocates and great Austin citizens." – Ted Siff
Cofer & Connelly
602 W. 11th
512/991-0576
coferconnelly.com
"Emancipet has helped me raise four fur babies at an affordable price. I really appreciate what they do for the community." – Anna Strother
Emancipet
1030 Norwood Park Blvd. #316, 512/587-7729
15803 Windermere Dr. #420, Pflugerville, 512/587-7729
7201 Levander Loop, Bldgs. I & K, 512/587-7729
emancipet.org
"Lots of locations. Employees are passionate about dogs. Love that I can add puppy snuggles/couch time to my dogs' stay." – Erin Geisler
Taurus Academy
715 S. Lamar, 737/402-8679
6917 McNeil, 737/242-2359
Taurus Academy: Bark & Zoom, 2601 Cardinal Loop, 512/817-2275
12419 Metric, 737/242-2381
3721 RR 620 N., 737/202-2156
6506 Burnet Rd., 512/900-2236
taurusacademy.com
"I didn't recognize my dog when they finished." – Wordy Thompson
Dirty Dog
8108 Mesa, 512/342-8399
2710 S. Lamar, 512/443-0013
3016 Guadalupe, 512/453-3647
1901 W. William Cannon, 512/383-0444
dirty-dog.com
"Beautiful setting, perfect in every way." – Mary Priddy
Mercury Hall
615 Cardinal
512/236-1226
mercuryhall.com
"ACC is the best bargain in education in Austin." – Teresa Walters
"Helped a bunch of people keep income coming in when jobs were lost and helped people in the process. After the winter storm efforts to help our unsheltered citizens, they have a new special place in my heart." – Amanda Hodges
Runner City
2119 S. Lamar #114
runner-city.com
"These badass ladies opened at the very beginning of the pandemic and have not only survived, but thrived. They are generous and inclusive and truly creating a sustainable wellness center for community." – Jessica Zarowitz
Earth Commons
813 Springdale
512/363-5397
www.earth-commons.com
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