I'm sad to see them go. They were a nice kitchen store that also offered cooking classes. I always wanted to go to a cooking class, but my work schedule preventing me. Today I bought a knife and this wonderful brownie bowl pan. It turns your brownies into a bowl. I've already used it once and I filled the bowl with vanilla ice cream and coconut shavings. So delicious. Happy I bought it. This pan is super easy to clean and I'm looking forward to more brownie bowls in the future. read more

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Great store located at a mall that has every kitchen tool and appliance and things you didn't even think you needed but are now considering adding to your kitchen tool collection. Staff are really nice and informative and the day I was there a cooking demo was going on and the smells that you experience when you walk through the door and are shopping, makes you want to just pull up a chair and eat along with the group that was participating. I have been running in and out looking for things and will be returning again. read more

Took a cooking class offered by this business. Very boring and not hands on. You're basically watching someone talk about buying groceries from heb then preparing it for you. I would've gone to hibachi for much less than what we paid for. Learned how to make green curry from a pre-packed curry sauce kit from the grocery store??? This business also does not consider the safety of its guest. We specifically chose a menu with no shellfish since my boyfriend has an allergy. And of course the chef made the main dish with shrimp paste. read more

I love stopping in to buy cookware or gifts. This month we tried our first cooking class! I've never tried a cooking class before but this was great. We had a demonstration, good food and received a very nice pan as a gift. You can BYOB which is nice. Definitely will sign up for more classes! read more

The store has amazing selection, amazing service and amazing value for what you get! I go shopping in here quite often and Laura, the store employee there helps me with all of my needs. I go in specifically to get Christmas gifts or Mother's Day gifts or birthday gifts and she guide me to the correct items I need under my Budget! The gifts are always very thoughtful and everybody loves them. Of course, I will always throw in a few things for myself because the store is filled with such unique items you have to leave with something! Go in and shop with Laura! You will not regret it. read more

Max was super helpful with explaining the pizza ovens to us. Alfa's website was very confusing and he was able to clear up all the questions we had. The rest of the store is super cute with a lot of essential kitchen supplies and quality brands! read more

True Story. Several years ago, like 10 I think.. a very dear close friend who passed away last January, gave me a gift card to Faradays. I found the gift card shortly after her passing. The Suz and I decided we should update some of our kitchen stuff and celebrate Maria, since she was a big fan of Faraday's. Off we went, very easy to find and ample parking later, we arrived at this little, jam packed store. As we walked in, we were joyfully greeted by a little, bouncy, enthusiastic gal. I shared my story, she checked the card and let me know it was still good to go and off we went shopping. She stayed with us asked us what we were looking for or needed. This wasn't a hawkish sales person, but more of a cooking librarian. She was full of great suggestions for a new set of pans and other nick knacks we could find helpful. She then left us to our demise. There is a cornucopia of stuff, jammed on shelves on the wall and entire room dedicated to BBQ's, Stoves and the incredible "Egg". I was at first a little concerned at pricing due to the high level pricing shopping district we found ourselves in. But, I can report back from our most recent binge buying, they were no more expensive than shopping online. Seriously. On our first visit, our little energizer bunny explained the difference between Staub and Le Creuset. She smiled, well she had a mask on, but I could see the twinkle in her eyes, "About $100". Suz and I laughed out loud. Both were French, both excellent for what they are. I like to think of Le Creuset is an Audi and the Staub an Infiniti. Both fancy, both get you where you are going, but Audi is super proud of their product and image, hence their pricing. On this particular trip we picked up a Staub 7Q Dutch Oven, a 5 piece Woll Diamond Lite cookware set, substituted one pan for a Wok option, grabbed a new blender off a shelve and it was the last one they had so they gave me 10% off I think it was. A couple of cutting boards, one as a gift. They have a massive collection of knives by the way. Also picked up some other cooking utensils and stuff. Made our pile, paid and out the door we went. Yes, it was about $1K shopping trip, but we were replacing some old cookware, a 20 yr old blender and a nice big Blue Dutch Oven which I have always wanted. What I didn't know... we got on their email list and get reward points, which equal CASH YO! It's almost like taking another 1% or so off your purchase to use another day... which we did. A few weeks later. Been a few times now, yesterday picked up another Staub a 5Q one and some miscellaneous bits of tackle for the kitchen. Our little bunny was there again and we had a few guffaws together and she helped us sort the Staub and a fish spatula. BTW, if you check in while you are there, there is a $5 off instant coupon. Noice. read more

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A great place to buy your kitchen needs and take a cooking class! My fiance and I have visited Faraday's twice now for cooking classes and had a blast both times. The first time we went was a Caribbean cooking class which featured a pork belly with mostarda, mojo chicken, and rum cake. As one would hope from a cooking class, everything was delicious. The pork belly was probably our favorite because of how it was cooked to a nice crisp while still juicy and how well the flavor balanced with the fruity mostarda. Chef Demeatrie who led the class was fantastic! Not only did she explain thoroughly, but she answered every question, even some personal questions about her life which was interesting to say the least given her travels and experiences. We had such a great time that we came back for her Korean class (something that we talked about with her, given that she had lived in Korea). That menu featured a corn cheese dish, beef bulgogi, and a sweet rice dessert. Again, Chef Demeatrie did not disappoint with instruction, humor, and great flavors. Surprisingly, the dessert might have been my favorite because the sweet rice had the perfect texture and great fall flavor of cinnamon. The classes are held in the back of the store where "students" sit against the round counter that encircles a small kitchen, allowing you to see the chef and other students. The chef has a kitchen assistant who helps out. There is also a small TV screen that shows part of the counter in case you are not at the best angle to see the action. No need to worry about memorizing the techniques because they provide copies of the recipe and a pen so you can take notes during the class. They provide bottled water and you can bring your own wine, so we made sure to bring wine with us the second time around (they provide glasses and a wine opener). With COVID, they have plastic shields around the inner part of the counter to separate the chef and students. At most, there were 8 other students including us, with a small distance separating each duo. Heads up: their seats are backless cushioned stools, so it can be a strain on a bad back. The classes we attended were not hands-on, but you can sign up for their other hands-on classes like pizza and pasta. I personally liked being able to just watch so I don't need to feel self-conscious or worried about messing up. The chef walks through how to cook the dishes, having parts of the recipe already prepped, and demonstrating the parts that make sense to be shown. Classes typically have a 3-course menu, and the two we went to were both satisfying meals and portions. Classes range from $59-69 and typically last around 2 hours or more in the evenings (sometimes afternoons). A small perk: the store stays open for another 30 minutes after the class so you can shop around and you get a 10% off discount for attending the class! The store itself is a chef's heaven, jam-packed with cooking equipment, gadgets, gear, cookbooks, you name it. It was so hard for me not to buy the whole store! Check out their website to see what they carry and reserve your spot for a cooking class now! Located in the Galleria in Bee Cave, there's plenty of parking. read more

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After seeing all the sale and cooking class posts from following their Facebook page, I finally had time to stop in and check out Faraday's. Given the location, I was expecting this horribly overpriced frou-frou kitchen boutique. I found nothing of the sort. What I did find is every gadget imaginable in the culinary arts. If you wanted a left handed whizamajig, they have it. If you wanted a smaller somekabob because the one you have is too large, they have it. If you ever need a cookie cutter in a particular design, don't waste your time elsewhere, just come here instead. Being a gadget freak, I was in heaven. So much so, I left with about $120 in gadgety items, including a really nice three-piece H.A. Henckels cheese knife set that was over half-off. The cheapest I could find the set online was $80. Here it was $30. That was the biggest myth I busted here. I was told by my cashier (Pat, I think) that they remain competitive with Amazon. I had already noticed that prices seemed inline with what I would expect to pay at Bed Bath & Beyond or Kohls. While the aisles are tight, they have everything organized by function and not by brand the way that some of the kitchen stores do. That makes it much easier to compare and contrast items. They have good brand names as well, not no-name Chinese import knockoffs.. I've already mentioned Zwilling, and there's also a smattering of Oxo and Taylor as well. I'm not saying their products don't have a Chinese origin, just that the quality is on the higher end. I'm going to have to come back and try one of their cooking classes at some point. They seem pricey at first, but then you come to understand that they are led by a professional chef and you get a meal out of the bargain. I was warned not to come to the classes with a full stomach. Recommended. read more

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Fantastic selection of high-end kitchen brands and knives, but out of my budget! I could justify buying a nice gift here, but nothing for myself. read more

Tony and Melissa, you always have great cooking classes, and last evening was not to disappoint! This was Chef Domonique Liddell's first class at your store and I'm sure not her last. Her recipes were all gluten and dairy free, and totally amazing. She has a great personality and we so enjoyed her and her cooking skills! Thanks, Barb read more

What a gem of a store this place is out heresy shops at the Galleria parkway. As I entered this establishment I heard a voice welcoming me. I was guided to the items I needed and asked if I needed additional help. They seem to have everything you would need to master the kitchen or grill. I felt like I could ask for any advice on what I needed or was trying to do and they would be able to help or make suggestions. I'm sure that if they didn't have what I needed they would get it for me. Keep this place in mind if you are a seasoned cook or have issues operating a toaster because they can help. read more

Great local shop with outstanding service. Walked in to buy a knife right before they closed, noticed that they sell Green Eggs (something I've considered for a long time) and the staff walked me through and answered all questions. I ended up buying a Green Egg which the owner not only delivered and set things up but also walked me through everything I needed to know. read more

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Ordered a set of USA Pans from Faradays before Christmas online. They were delivered to my house the next day. Upon opening the box one of the pans was pretty scuffed up. Factory Defect, I am sure. I called them and they immediately sent a replacement, which i got the next day via UPS. Excellent Experience!!!! Thank you Faradays for doing it right! read more

The customer service here is always on point. The staff is knowledgable and always super helpful. I also appreciate the staff offering options even when you are coming in to find a specific item. The best thing about Faradays however, is the cooking classes. I have been to a handful now and they are always so pleasurable without the pretense and coincide with the seasons to help you prepare that wonderful Springtime menu for friends or that fabulous holiday meal for family. They have this lovely cooking class/learning kitchen in the back of the store. Accompanying menus / recipes are always provided so you can take notes. Taking pictures is welcome. Most of the chefs are entertaining and charming and genuinely there to help you learn and educate you. No question is a stupid question and then you get a discount for shopping in the retail section afterwards. Bring your own wine, (or whatever you'd like to drink) look at the menu ahead of time to see what pairs well with the menu offering. They provide the wine glasses. Go with a friend or your significant other or your kid or your mom or dad. The best part? You get to EAT all the GOOD FOOD at the end. buon appetito! read more

$120 for two tickets for a cooking class... but we didn't get to cook. We left straight up hungry, they served us teeny tiny portions of food when half of it was left on the back table? I loved our chef but my partner and I both feel that we did not get $120 worth of food. The chef mentioned buying 90% of her ingredients from HEB, so why was it $120? Will not go back, again- loved the chef! Not her fault they didn't serve us the amount of food we paid for. read more

I have loved this store for many years. They actually employ people to assist customers find things in store and make recommendations. Beautiful things! read more

Great selection of grilling and kitchen tools, cookware and even Polish pottery. Every gadget you could imagine. Very helpful salespeople!

This place has really upped their grill game! They have added a whole new section just for quality grills. This place makes me want a bigger kitchen and patio! u guys! read more

Quick look rating: 5/5 Quality, 5/5 Service, 5/5 Experience *To note, I'm bias, I've come to Faraday's for a long time and is one of my favorite stores! The kitchen/cooking products that they carry are of great quality. The customer service is top notch! The staff is very knowledgeable! This new location has more room with a great deal more items on hand. Faraday's carries a number of new innovative kitchen tools. If they don't have it yet, I'll bet good money that will be there soon. (If they don't have it, just say something to them.) In the back of the store their new kitchen is larger and now has more room for all of their classes! I think it is sweet that they will have cooking classes for the little ones during the summer and other times that they are out of school! Every time I come to the Austin area, Faraday's is a must stop, even coming from Dallas! **To note: Below is a copy of my old review of the store when it was at their old location. Faraday's Kitchen Store is heaven on earth if you're a foodie. Culinary gadgets galore mixed with top of the line pots and pans. Their prices on the equipment they care are great. Even if you're frugal, a person could do well here! Faraday's has some great products at some great prices. In the back they have a small area for their cooking classes. The staff is very knowledgeable in a wide array of culinary skills and the preparation of food. The staff's customer skills are wonderful as well. These folks are so down to earth. You can count that I will be back. Great Kitchen store! read more

Soaked me for over $300 on Swiss Diamond Frying Pans. The amazing coating only works for about two weeks. Then everything sticks. They told me to contact the company and the company wouldn't do anything. Apparently the words, Lifetime Warranty mean nothing. Do not waste your money on these frying pans. There are lots of better ones available. And do not patronize Faraday, since they gave me bum advice on buying the pans and representing a unethical supplier. "In your case, the warranty experts have ruled that the issue with your pan is not considered a manufacturer's defect. Reasons for this conclusion stem from the following: The darkening of your pan's surface indicates the pan was damaged through OVERHEATING. Overheating Swiss Diamond cookware VOIDS THE LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY. Unfortunately, this damage is irreversible and requires the purchase of new cookware. "" [ Like I really can do this by cooking eggs. Why do they make a frying pan that can't handle the heat of a stove? Where I am supposed to cook my eggs, out in the sun? ] "The pan has also been SEVERELY DAMAGED through allowing oils to carbonize on the pan's surface. When oils are used with too much heat, or are not properly cleaned off the surface of the cookware before using it again, they will cook onto the nonstick surface." [ If the surface was nonstick, then nothing would stick there and carbonize. WTF?? ] Avoid this company at all cost!!! Sincerely, Joseph. read more

I highly recommend Faraday's! I can't thank Tony and his staff enough for all the attention and help they've shown me over the years. I regularly visit the store and every time I've left with the exact same feeling. It's also my go to store for those last minute gift ideas. Their selection and quality is top notch especially since I'm constantly trying to improve my personal culinary tools. I've attended a number of their cooking classes and have learned and enjoyed them tremendously. I love that I can check their website to see what classes are coming up. Faraday's has definitely improved my cooking skills and I'm grateful to have such a place willing to help me grow as a cook. read more

I will start by saying that it's really nice to have a kitchen store like this around! A recent discovery for me! I'm a pastry chef and have a cottage bakery, so I anticipated coming here often for supplies, but I will say, the other day, I had a really off putting experience when I stopped in with my son. We walked in and asked a question about a product, and when we were told they didn't have it, I said "thanks, we will just look around then." I'm not sure if I give off "shoplifting mom" vibes or my response was lost in translation, but from that point on an employee was literally following us around the store. My son even commented asking me why this lady was watching us. It was super awkward and uncomfortable. I would hope that maybe she thought I wanted help with something despite not having asked, but it definitely felt like we were being watched as if we were going to steal stuff. I have never experienced this before, and it definitely abbreviated our shopping experience and left a bad taste in my mouth. Bummer, because I was actually wanting to spend some money there. Oh well. read more

Faraday's offers incredible kids camps. The camps are very hands on where the kids learn the entire cooking process, including clean up. My kid can't stop raving about this camp and all the recipes she's made already. I am so happy that we have such a special kitchen that offers these camps. My daughter is excited for another week of camp. Parents get to try the kid prepared meals at pick up and I'm seriously impressed by the beautiful presentation and delicious recipes. Keep up the good work Faraday's! Thank you for offering these camps. read more

I absolutely love and appreciate this store. They were an awesome local resource for finding quality equipment and gifts for years before the pandemic. Now that I'm home and cooking all the time, they're an indispensable source of advice and inspiration when I don't know what to make or how to improve my cooking game. read more

They carry very high quality products. Even better than the products is the customer service that I experienced from them. I've only bought a few items there but will definitely return. read more

I love going into Faraday's because of all the innovative kitchen tools that I just "have to have"!! read more

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They have a wonderful selection of kitchen supplies and more. The associates here are very helpful and attentive to your needs. I would definitely recommend you check them out. read more

First time my 9 year old son has attended a cooking camp and he couldn't be happier. What a great camp and great team. The food these kids made was delicious. I will have to try one of their adult classes. He is having such a great time! read more

The best and most knowledgeable customer service. Prices are low as they are a mom and pop shop. They support other local vendors and and are always willing to go the extra mile to help out. Perfectly awesome. They also have cooking classes for team building, date night and just general entertainment and learning skills; it's always a great experience-go hungry. read more

This review is for the cooking classes I've taken here. The first class was a knife skills class which had a lot of useful general information. However, you will not learn any sophisticated way of cutting in this class. They don't teach how to curl your hand into a claw, tuck your knuckles, and move the knife along your knuckles. The class seems to mostly be about keeping your hands as far away from the knife as possible so no one gets hurt and there's no lawsuits for the two hours you are there. And of course, you should buy your own knife to use at home at the end of class. My next class was with Chef Katy Parker-great class and again tons of useful information. However, I will not be coming back for anymore classes because of the terrible food waste that goes on here. In the knife skills class we chopped a ton of veggies which we weren't allowed to take home supposedly because of city code. (I've taken other cooking classes in Austin and never had anyone tell me I can't take the food home.) Everything was just dumped in the trash after class--they don't even compost. Same thing after the second cooking class--all leftovers go in the trash. I strongly believe that cooking classes should not only teach recipes and skills but should also teach us appreciation and respect for food. At Faraday's, there is nothing of the sort and read more

I can't say enough about how helpful and accommodating these people are! We went in to look at pan sets and didn't have a huge budget. We ended up with a super high quality set and they even let us swap one pan for another that fit our needs better. I can't recommend this place enough!!! read more

I've always loved baking but recently I've been learning to cook healthy meals from the different classes at Faraday's. The chefs who teach these classes love what they do and encourage questions from the students/attendees. My husband and I have attended three cooking classes: Cajun, Gourmet hamburger, and Greek. We had so much fun meeting new friends all the while learning about the preparations and methods for cooking our meal. We brought a bottle of wine, as many folks do, and enjoyed talking about how wines pair with food. I would recommend the Faraday's cooking classes to anyone wanting a special date night to remember or just a fun night out. read more

I truly hate to write a negative review. The store itself is amazing and the people that work there are awesome. The cooking class with Chef Goldie was not that great. First thing she has a very dry personality which I do to and can appreciate. She was making an appetizer dish with some cherry tomatoes and pimento cheese. She made a joke about how if you were to make this dish for a bunch of men you would need to use larger tomatoes because "men are scavengers and get possessive of their food". The FIRST time she said it was funny as I was the ONLY MAN in this particular class that my sister in law had invited me to. Then she went on but she kept bashing men and calling them all kinds of names. I am generally not bothered by this stuff because well let's face it, it is the society we live in now all men are bad... not really but if you ask the media. I even had the lady sitting next to me lean over and say "Well you are just taking it for all of them today." I had never met her in my life and she said that. That should show you how bad it was. Male or female I was a paying customer and was shown very little respect. I don't ask for much but to be berated with her personal misandrist opinion for 2 hours got to be annoying. Also quite frankly she had no manners at all and every time she served us something that day she said "glad you like it because I can't stand that" why would you teach someone to cook something you don't like to eat? Point being guys beware of Chef Goldie. Faraday's would be better off making her classes female only. I will continue to shop there and support the store just none of the cooking classes with Chef Goldie. She needs to go back to New York and stay there if she can't come to Texas and have some southern manners. read more

While I've not purchased supplies from this store...and it's amazing to wander through, I have taken several of their cooking classes. Most are non-participative; you observe while the chef instructor executes the menu. It's very interactive and you learn a lot! I've walked away with a good arsenal of recipes, new knowledge about food prep, and and improved culinary vocabulary. read more

I would highly recommend this store. I love this store they are very friendly and have a lot of cooking products that have a responsible price. The staff knows a lot about their products. read more

Been shopping here since old location. Staff is always friendly not as snotty as some big box food stores, and helpful, prices are fair. One thing for sure not a loss for space, every inch used. Being a big guy it scares me I'm going to have to buy things in can't use. I found a set of leather gloves you can use with my grill or the oven. Haven't seen them in years. Great place!!! read more

HOW COOL! I can always find what I need....and they do classes! Shop local at it's best!

Just really a nice place. I visited here and didn't want to leave! A beautifully laid out and colorful store full of high-quality kitchen and culinary treasures. The owners are just the coolest and friendliest people, and make you feel so welcome. And they even have cooking classes! Highly recommend Faraday's. read more

What a great store. I live this place. So worth the drive from Dallas. Everything was displayed so nice and what a great knife selection