Blue Velvet is part of my North Loop Jaunt (every few months I head over to the neighborhood and…read morehit up my favorite places). It's also been sitting in my draft reviews for quite awhile (for those of you tracking). Started coming here a couple of years ago, around 2023 and just love it. It's a smaller store but they have lots of well-curated pieces and a really good selection of formal wear, dresses, skirts, jewelry, etc. I was prompted to take care of this draft review and a few others today because of a dress in the window here. A friend was recently in town visiting and asked that I go back and get a picture of the dress in the window. She is thinking about purchasing it (or having me purchase it and send it to her lol). Anyway, here's something to know: items displayed in the window have waitlists for folks intersting in purchasing. Anytime I have been in the shop, including today, service is friendly and helpful. The store is clean and the vintage pieces they carry are in pristine condition. You know what I like to say at this point-shop local, support small businesses!

Blue Velvet vintage is a cool, quirky and eclectic vintage store! The store good variety of both…read moremen's and women's vintage clothing, spanning multiple decades (notably mid‑20th century through late 20th century). Interestingly, the store combines vintage items with some modern items. For example, socks, some jewelry and sunglasses are non-vintage. While the store is small, it is easy to browse. In addition, clothing and shoe items are spaced apart where you can easily view them and ferret through the racks. The value of items are reasonably priced and some items as low as $5. I did not find anything I could not live without, however, I will definitely pop in from time to time. Also, there is a fair amount of free parking. The store manager was super helpful and personable.

Kids LOVED all the squishy selections! They make their own beauty products and their signature…read morecandles and wax scents smell sooooooo good. Fun for the whole family!

If you are in town visiting, this is the perfect place to acquire a quality souvenir of Austin…read more High quality, creative and expansive range of items including clothing for women and the like. Very nice!

Hancock Center is the typical suburban strip mall/shopping plaza with anchor stores like HEB, Jo'…read moreCoffee, GNC, Jack-in-the Box, HEB Wellness, Twin Liquors, Jason's Deli and so forth. It's a well-maintained plaza and the parking lots are cared for as well. Easy to get in and out for running errands at the local shops within the center.

Excellent Jason's Deli, HEB, HairCuts, tanning salon. This is a shopping center.It has many…read moreplaces.\nI have not been to all of them, but this requires to have a longer review.So I am adding this long sentence

I don't usually write reviews, but this place genuinely deserves it…read more This is, without a doubt, the best store I've ever been to. The selection is amazing, the prices are great, and the pieces are beautiful and high-quality -- but what truly sets this location apart is the people. Ann, Janette, and Rocky completely changed the experience for me. They made me feel welcome, comfortable, and genuinely taken care of. Shopping there didn't feel like a chore -- they turned it into an experience, full of laughter and good energy. They truly made every visit feel like an adventure. Because of them, I kept coming back. I even visited another Gap location just to compare -- and it didn't even come close. This isn't just the best Gap I've been to. It's the best retail experience I've had, period. If you're anywhere near this location, go. You'll understand exactly what I mean.

I've been here a few times, and somehow each time run into a horribly rude employee - not that…read morethey're all that way. It seemed like she was a manager based on how she acted. While walking around shopping with my partner, she kept coming up to me to ask me to move "out of the way." No "sorry" or "excuse me." Truly bizarre. Also there was a massive puddle in the fitting room, which she also didn't have the decency to apologize for while another woman stepped in it barefoot. Left without buying anything, have no interest in supporting this location.

Wonderful game store with lots of choice. Friendly and helpful sales people with good suggestions…read morefor various age levels. Worth a visit, as is the comic book store nearby.

Outlaw Moon probably wouldn't exist without it's next door neighbor Austin Books & Comics, but that…read moredoesn't mean you shouldn't check in whenever you're in the neighborhood. Games, classic collectible toys, and even miniatures all add up to the perfect compliment to an unrivaled stash of comics and graphic novels. I do wish the emphasis was more directed at games and a game playing area would be a nice addition, but I really can't complain. You'll always find something your collection needs at Outlaw Moon.

We stopped in this afternoon to pick up a shirt for my bf. He found exactly what he wanted,…read more The store is well laid out with a wide Select selection. It is clean and organized, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Like all, Marshalls, you have to dig a little bit to find exactly what you want, but that is part of the fun! Great value, and lots of selection.

Marshall's was awesome today. I needed a black long sleeve shirt and some dress socks. The…read moreselection was great and I got a nice shirt for 16.99 which is perfect for something I will not wear a lot. The dress socks were 5.99 for 3 pairs. The store was easy to navigate and the staff were helpful. There was a small line at checkout but it went fast. I will definitely shop here again. They also have a nice selection of home goods for all rooms!!

For those who seem to be monitoring when and how often I post reviews...please note that I'm still…read moreworking through a pile of drafts that I have. I post at my own pace. K, thanks. Anyway, I love Room Service and have been coming here for years. Long before I relocated to Austin from the East Coast. It's part of my North Loop Jaunt where I hit up all my fave places in the neighborhood every few months or so. Prior to relocating, I'd visit Austin twice a year and always made time to stop in. This is one of the most inspiring and well laid out vintage stores ever. You can just get lost for hours. So many ideas for home decor and styling. They've always got a grand selection of MCM (Mid-Century Modern) furniture and accessories. My house is 99% MCM. They've really just got the best collection of everything. Trinkets, knickknacks, patches, light fixtures, dishes, mirrors, art, clothing, records, jewelry...you get my drift. Service is so super friendly and welcoming. I am particularly fond of the pro-trans sign in the entrance window!! Everything they carry is in very good to pristine condition and pricing is reflective. With that said, the prices are extremely fair. I can't recommend Room Service enough. Support local. Support small business. Sustainability. Be creative.

4 stars As someone…read morewho loves thrifting and old stuff, I'd driven past Room Service Vintage countless times and finally decided to stop in. I had a feeling it probably wasn't going to be my kind of shop, and I turned out to be right--but that's not a knock on the store. This is a really cool place filled with things you won't find just anywhere. If you're looking for unique vintage, antique, mid-century modern, or just plain unusual pieces, you'll probably have a great time browsing. Just don't go expecting thrift store prices. Everything is priced much closer to full market value, so this is more of a vintage boutique than a thrift store. I originally stopped in because I'd seen photos online of some beautiful vintage glassware and hoped to find something to add to my collection. Unfortunately, they didn't have anything I was looking for, and what did catch my eye was more than I was willing to spend. I left empty-handed, and it's probably not a store I'll visit again simply because I'm more of a bargain hunter. But if you're looking for distinctive vintage pieces and don't mind paying market prices, Room Service Vintage is definitely worth a visit.