We found this place due to looking for independent bookstores when we travel. This one is tucked…read moreaway in a nice little spot. Parking is pretty good. It is not super big but it makes great use of the space it has tons of pre loved books, stickers, various gifts, oracle and Tarot cards, witches candles and so much more. SHANA SAYS: Super cute atmosphere, fun organizing of the books like pre loved, and lots of cute gift items. Plus a cat with its own hours! Kathy was super friendly and helpful. Made the whole experience better and is a genuine person. They do have a game room and a snack bar with free water as well as a keuring and snacks for sale. The bathroom is for everyone and they are very welcoming. Of course as an independent bookstore they have a wide variety of titles with some new books thrown in. They do mystery sells and bundles where you get a vague description of a book that is covered up and you take a chance. It should go without saying but as you are supporting local businesses the prices are a little higher the HPB or Amazon but it means more here and you should buy local when you can. I highly recommend this place. They even have a section where if you spend $50 you get to choose a free gift from books to sunglasses to other items. Go in, say hi to Kathy and The Cat!

What a wonderfully weird place! I was looking for a local bookstore that was close to my hotel and…read morewould let me explore a little. The Book Burrow did the trick! I will start with the "downsides" (as few as they are). This place is pretty small. Like smaller than I thought. Because of this, its not the greatest place for browsing. They had some "witch" stuff which was interesting, but I was looking for a book. Also, most of the books are used which isn't terrible, but not exactly clear. As for the positives, this place is a true small business so you really get the personal touch when it comes to service. I also picked this place because it did a "blind book" service where they will pick out a book or two for you based on your description. A bunch of bookstores do this, but the Book Burrow understood the assignment exactly. They got me THREE books and all of them were PERFECT. I was surprised how they found my vibe and found me unique books! They also wrapped it in a beautiful paper and addressed it to me! It was like a little birthday gift to myself! As you can tell, I was very floored by the selections. This is the small business of small businesses so I am so HAPPY that I was able to stop by! While the place is small and their selection is in flux, I really appreciated the personal touch from the staff at The Book Burrow.

I purchased a few items from 4 Tree Creations as gifts, as well as one for myself, and had them…read moreshipped states away. When I opened the box (which also had a nice handmade touch with tissue paper and ribbon) the pieces were even more beautiful than what I expected. She does such an amazing job with her work and I love having such a beautiful coaster on my desk. Such a small cost for a bit of joy each day. She takes such pride in her work and making sure the customer is happy. Thank you, Lindsay!

From the owner: Creating Unique, Perfectly Imperfect Resin Artwork with Preserved Nature.read more

These women are very motivated. I was pleased with their installation around my water feature and…read morethey really try to make you happy. I was.

What can I say? Affordable prices. Knowledgeable sales person that welcomes any question about…read morecare. Easy to shop their solid inventory. Would suggest to anyone. I've been back twice in as many days. Citronella, flowering plants, herbs? Banana plant. Excited to have this quality of plants available and to support a local spot that cares.

Great candy, super easy pick up, very friendly, decent pricing, I will definitely be back.read more

From the owner: We are a small family of five that stumbled upon the joy of freeze-drying candy. Our kids love…read moreexperimenting with various candies - some turn out to be fantastic creations while others can sometimes miss the mark! However, what truly matters is that we have fun together and cherish every moment as a family. This essence of togetherness is what sets Crunchy Munchies apart. When we meet people at events, we have a blast, share laughs, and come up with even more unconventional candies to try freeze-drying. We sincerely hope you relish our candy just as much as we do!

I loved everything in the store. Seriously. The raw amethyst candle holders, every single pair of…read moresunglasses, the Japanese toys, the clothes--it's all so good. AND, the artwork on display was magical. Check it out! I really hope that Gomi makes this more than a pop-up and expands his store in a fully-fledged permanent thing.

So darn awesome to have not only good coffee, but to have it delivered to me by owner. I'm so…read morestoked to get this home to taste it. The smell is heady. Always looking for a good cuppa, a great vendor and fabulous customer service. I don't expect them to hand deliver to me, but they won't be surprised to see me in Waco to pick it up myself. Thank you Iron Bridge Coffee Company Update: I was delivered two freshly ground bags of the most engaging aroma coffee today in Temple. Now I'm enjoying the fresh brewed cuppa. Color me happy.

Best locally roasted you'll find in Waco. My personal favorite are the Black Honey Process.read more

Do you remember being a child and hearing the jingle, jingle, jingle of the ice cream truck coming…read morethrough your neighborhood. You ran after the ice cream truck with your coins in hand to pay to get a snow cone (my favorite flavor was the strawberry flavoring), popsicle (the orange dream popsicle was a total dream and the push up orange popsicle was even better), ice cream sandwich or something cold to eat. A bonus would be get a a red, white and blue bullet popsicle and turn your tongue multi-colors. Those were days! As a child, if you heard the faint ringing of the ice cream truck when they were exiting the neighborhood, you ran like Gabby Thomas does today to purchase your sweet treat. I remember that so vividly...such fond memories. Odd Pop is the equivalent of the ice cream truck except they drive straight to your business or event (weddings, gender reveals, birthday parties, and anniversaries). Today, my hubby and I had the pleasure of having three popsicles (lemon Thai basil, strawberry mango and Elderflower Lime) and they were all delicious and so soothing to eat. We really enjoyed that they were fruit based and not eye squinting sweet. Today we had 95 degree weather that feels 150 degrees. It is no doubt that Odd Pop will be doing big business in the Austin area.

From the owner: Taste adventure on every corner! Explore diverse culinary Popsicles bursting with unique flavors…read morelike you've never had before.