“As a nonbinary person, I've had difficulty finding good haircuts because barbers won't believe that I want what I say I want. So to get the same haircut any other customer might ask for, I have to go through frustrating hoops that those other customers don't. Birds just gives me the damn haircut.” – Innes Walker
Birds Barbershop
Birds Barbershop South Lamar, 2110 S. Lamar, 512/442-8800
Birds Barbershop Burnet, 6800 Burnet Rd., 512/454-1200
Birds Barbershop East Sixth, 1107 E. Sixth, 512/457-0400
Birds Barbershop South Congress, 1902 S. Congress, 512/445-0500
Birds Barbershop 41st/Red River, 905 E. 41st, 512/492-8400
Birds Barbershop Slaughter, 5000 W. Slaughter, 512/758-7800
Birds Barbershop 183/Anderson Mill, 13219 Hwy. 183 N., 512/879-4700
Birds Barbershop Rock Rose, 11420 Rock Rose #114, 512/610-7600
Birds Barbershop William Cannon, 3601 W. William Cannon, 512/795-4600
birdsbarbershop.com
“Never see anything but great results from this place – and an owner that cares about her people.” – Kathleen Lucente
Urban Betty
1206 W. 38th #1107, 512/371-7663
4361 S. Congress #108, 512/371-7663
www.urbanbetty.com
“I would pay the price of admission just to use their showers. The showers are good, y'all.” – Isobel Ikard
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
1211 W. Riverside Dr., Suite 200
www.milkandhoneyspa.com
“Viva Day Spa always makes my week better.” – Blake Byer
Viva Day Spa
215 S. Lamar, 512/361-2047
1811 W. 35th, 512/361-1786
11601 Rock Rose Ave., 512/361-2558
www.vivadayspa.com
“The locations are beautiful & serene & all the therapists are lovely.” – Blair Nelson
Sage Acupuncture
1707 W. Koenig Ln., 512/968-2605
2525 Wallingwood Dr., Building 7A, Suite 700, 512/621-9008
reproductiveacupuncture.com
“Awesome people giving awesome manis.” – Babette Lirette
Cute Nail Studio
1211 E. Seventh, 512/937-2659
3801 S. Congress #104, 512/937-2659
www.cutenailstudio.com
“Great service, excellent lash lift results.” – Vanessa De La Garza
Lash Lounge
1911 Aldrich #140, 512/648-5274
3300 Bee Caves Rd. #630, 512/361-5274
1335 E. Whitestone Blvd. Ste. H-400, Cedar Park, 512/817-2848
thelashlounge.com
“The girls here are super thorough and amazing at their jobs. And the vibes are just the cherry on top.” – Alexandra Moreno
reWAXation
2200 S. Lamar
512/855-0700
www.rewaxationtx.com
“My face has a glow for days afterwards.” – Ariel Pa
Viva Day Spa
215 S. Lamar, 512/361-2047
1811 W. 35th, 512/361-1786
11601 Rock Rose Ave., 512/361-2558
www.vivadayspa.com
“They have some of the most creative artists, and their customer service is always on point. Great place for a beginner enthusiast as well as a veteran collector.” – Jorge L Molina
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
“One of the best humans I know!!! Amazing reading and amazing soul.” – Brynna Abel
Sister Temperance Tarot
www.sistertemperance.com
“They fixed my bike after the tires were chewed on by rats in my shed and didn’t act grossed out.” – Bonnie Brantley
The Peddler Bike Shop
5015 Duval St.
512/220-6766
www.peddlerbike.com
The Peddler Bike Shop
13010 W. Parmer Ln. #500
Cedar Park
512/528-5238
www.peddlerbike.com
“We stayed 20 years ago on our wedding night and again this year on our anniversary. What a sweet slice of Austin charm and Texas swagger.” – Owen Egerton
The Driskill Hotel
604 Brazos
512/439-1234
driskillhotel.com
“I was in a bind and Juke helped me fix the issue. They were friendly, the environment was clean and respectful – zen, even. And to top it off, they did not charge me a dime. I recommend Juke to everyone I know in Austin.” – Pam Young
Juke Auto
924 Shady
512/385-5853
jukeauto.com
“Always reliable whenever I can't find an obscure part. Also gave me a free DVI cable.” – Maximilian de la Rosa
Discount Electronics
4005 W. Parmer, 512/983-9989
1001 S. I-35, Round Rock, 512/637-7051
www.discountelectronics.com
“Everyone is so knowledgeable, welcoming, and KIND. You can’t say that about every music shop in Austin.” – Ava L’Amoreaux
Strait Music Co.
3201 Bee Caves Rd., Suite 140
13945 Hwy. 183 N., 512/918-3743
straitmusic.com
“The group has changed my life. <3” – Elizabeth Mason
Girl Guitar Austin
2309 Thornton Studio C
girlguitaraustin.com
“Nice people, good work, reasonable prices.” – Toto Kaos
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
“ABC Lawn Care are quick, fantastic, and friendly.” – Maria Milner
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
“Not unlike actual Vikings, they have literally taken over the city! Props to them. They get my vote based on sheer domination.” – Sean Cooper
Viking Fence
9602 Gray Blvd., 512/837-6411
11701 Von Quintus Rd., 512/777-2900
vikingfence.com
“Honest, reliable, great work, and pleasant people!” – Monica Molina
“Anyone who gets the attention from John Oliver is a winner in my book.” – Robert Schnetz
Radiant Plumbing & Air Conditioning
901 Reinli
512/690-4935
www.radiantplumbing.com
“Technical explanations I could totally understand.” – Susan Dorsey
SALT Service Co.
901 S. MoPac, Bldg. 1 #300
512/956-7842
www.callsalt.com
“Took care of us fast and did a great job.” – Angela Entrekin
Radiant Plumbing & Air Conditioning
901 Reinli
512/690-4935
www.radiantplumbing.com
“This place is dope actually.” – Matt Sonzala
Cothron's
8225 Burnet Rd., 512/454-9547
2119 N. Mays, Round Rock, 512/246-3979
1315 W. Ben White, 512/447-1883
www.cothrons.com
“Delicious! No tipping policy. Glad their company takes care of them.” – Joy Baldwin
Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery
3909 N. I-35, 512/774-4876
2000 N. Mays, Ste. 108, Round Rock, 512/774-4876
2407 S. Congress Ave., Ste. F, 512/774-4876
9333 Research Blvd., Bldg. E, Ste. 402, 512/774-4876
tsochinese.com
“They do an excellent job cleaning and the house smells great when they leave.” – Leah May
The Purple Fig Eco Cleaning & Disinfecting Co.
8900 Shoal Creek Ste. 113
512/351-1405
www.cleanfig.com
“Staff are always friendly, laundrymat is clean, and there are tons of machines to use of varying sizes for different needs.” – Dickkee Kwong
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
“35 years and never ruined one garment. Every other service tried has ruined at least one.” – Stephen Harding
Rick's Cleaners
3652-D Bee Cave Rd., 512/327-6846
7435 Burnet Rd., 512/454-7425
110 N. I-35 #250, Round Rock, 512/244-4363
5324 Cameron, 512/452-2200
850 N. Bell Blvd. #304, Cedar Park, 512/258-4990
11126 Jollyville, 512/346-8845
900 N. Austin Ave. #603, Georgetown, 512/930-0666
500 W. William Cannon #404, 512/462-3868
12218 RR 620 N., 512/257-0057
8400 Brodie #101, 512/291-1588
3810 Gattis School Rd. #102, Round Rock, 512/244-3733
13011 Shops Pkwy. #200, Bee Cave, 512/263-1588
3411 N. Lamar, 512/323-0188
2614 S. Lamar, 512/433-6666
rickscleaners.com
“I thought I needed two changes to my wedding after-party jumpsuit, and they did one and it fixed both issues. NOT taking advantage of a bride with price AND getting it done in a couple days? I will be a loyal customer forever.” – Ashley Essary
Ace Custom Tailors
724-A N. Lamar, 512/478-9965
2707 Walsh Tarlton, 512/329-0523
www.acetailors.com
“Excellent communication from time of hire to end of job. Punctual. Pleasant. Creative. Steady. Clean. I would hire them again in a heartbeat.” – Diane Robertson
Einstein Moving Co.
9200-A Brown, 737/252-1607
3904-B Warehouse Row, 737/258-9345
www.einsteinmoving.com
“Amanda hustles. She always advocates on behalf of her clients and answers any and all questions you may have – particularly as a first-time home buyer.” – Emily Hoyle
“Superb service, quick responses, and my locator was there with me all the way until I moved in.” – Dillon Heggie
Smart City Apartment Locating
506 E. St. Elmo Ste. A-1
512/815-2317
smartcitylocating.com/austin-apartments
“They don't just plan vacations, they take trips to the next level by merging travel with memorable cultural experiences. Highly recommend.” – Erin Portman
Small World Travel
2201 Enfield Road
512/495-9495
smallworldtraveler.com
“Helping the community and speaking truth to power.” – Benjamin Berger
Cofer & Connelly
602 W. 11th
512/991-0576
www.coferconnelly.com
“Amazing service at a price I can afford while I pay for two children in college!” – Arlene Torres-Garcia
Emancipet
1030 Norwood Park, 512/587-7729
15803 Windermere Dr. #420, Pflugerville, 512/587-7729
7201 Levander Loop, Bldgs. I & K, 512/587-7729
www.emancipet.org
“Taurus cares so much about our dogs. Unbelievable staff and consistently great service.” – Adam Daley
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
“My dog loves going here!” – Kathleen Lucente
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
“Elegance and quality service.” – Patricia González–Villaseñor
The Driskill Hotel
604 Brazos
512/439-1234
driskillhotel.com
“Austin Cat Sitters always send pictures of your kitty. I have been told they also give the best skritches (my cat said so).” – Michelle Sturges
Austin Cat Sitters
austincatsitters.com
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