There's nothing better on a summer evening than taking a ride to the local ice cream parlor. Off…read morethe Rails is a great place to take your family for a cone or shake. Located in the North Main Street historic district, this place serves up quality treats made with Austin's favorite Amy's Ice Cream. I love their waffle cones: not too big but large enough to pack a generous scoop. The cones are thin so you can enjoy eating them unlike other places with thick dough that feels like you could break a tooth with it. The store is in a huge space with high ceilings so even when it's busy it doesn't feel crowded. Fast and hometown friendly service is the norm here. Highly recommended.

I appreciate the response, and I understand that you do not maintain a public restroom. But I think…read moreyour response misses the point of my review. This was not someone walking in off the street asking to use your facilities. She was part of a group that had just purchased four servings of ice cream, and she was 8 1/2 months pregnant. You say that "customer safety supersedes all." What potential harm to anyone's safety would have resulted from making a one-time exception and allowing a woman who was 8 1/2 months pregnant to use the restroom? In response to the owners reply: I understand that businesses have rules and regulations to follow. But there is also room in life for judgment, compassion, and basic human decency. If there truly was a legal prohibition that left your staff absolutely no discretion, that is one thing. But simply saying "we're not allowed" does not explain how allowing a heavily pregnant paying customer to use an employee restroom would have endangered her, your staff, or anyone else. The ice cream was good. The staff was otherwise friendly. My criticism remains exactly what it was: when presented with an unusual and very human circumstance, your business chose rigid adherence to a rule over a small act of kindness. I found that disappointing. We ended up going around the corner to Lucy's who behaved in a manner in every way that your business didn't. Very poor form.

Love this place so much! The lines can sometimes get long, but that's to be expected with great…read morefood, treats, and service.

Hakuna Matata... what a wonderful phrase... It means no worries... as I scarf down these calories!!…read moreLiterally saw this gem and drove 15 mins out of my way to come into town and see what this place was about. I asked the man at the front if this is family owned and he said that he ran this place with his wife.. it's just them! When I drove up I saw two cars waiting.. it does take a little time to get your food.. please known it is because it is just them fixing everything one by one. You can tell when you receive your goodies that they really put a lot of effort into everything they give you. And you can definitely tell! I ordered the dorilocos and the Jumex preparada. Holy Chamoy!!! AMAZING! Dorilocos has cabbage, cucumber, chile, tamarindo, Jamaica, and of course the doritos! (I'm missing something) I didn't want it to end..Delicioso! The Jumex had strawberries, apples, jamaica, mango, cantaloupe with Chamoy and tamarindo.. your choice of Jumex. The owner even gave me a taste of the strawberries and cream desert they had! It was also AMAZING! Please don't forget about these hidden gems as you're passing through. Many times they are the best! Spread the word!

It's local places like this that make or break a community. I can tell that Chemn is a place that…read morebuilds up the community and takes care of people. Also, some great coffee to boot. I had an iced carmel latte and stayed awhile to get some work done on my way home from a conference. The staff way friendly and I felt welcome to stay and work while they did their closing hour tasks.

The service outstanding, just like the coffee, which is the main reason I came in. A nice respite…read moreon the road.. comfortable inside plenty of seating decorated nicely and again the coffee is so good.

5/5 isn't saying enough!!! Amazing experience working with Sam on my delivery ordered all the way…read morefrom Houston! So sweet and easy to communicate with. Very jealous of my brother and sister-in-law who got to try her sweet treats! Looking forward to coming to Austin soon to try for myself!

From the owner: We come to you! Call Sam's Sweets for all of your sweet tooth desires!…read moreFull and Mini Bundt cakes for all of your big or small parties!

We made a trip to eat at Southside Market to try the Beef sausage. I saw a story on TV about their…read morefamous "The Original Elgin Hot Guts". It is worth the stop. The sausage was very good and flavorful. I have tried plenty of sausages in my time and Southside is very good. If you are in the Austin area you need to stop by and see for yourself. The place has plenty of seating and even a drive thru. We ¾ pounds which is plenty for 2 people. For the sides we shared the green beans and potato salad. The sides are very good and a must try. They have a vinegar sauce on the table you can use on the meat. I liked it and gave the sausage a thang. The price is comparable to other BBQ joints. Plus you can buy the sausage in some groceries stores. I need to try and see if it taste the same.

Wonderful BBQ!! We had the plate, which includes three meats of your choice. I got the pork ribs,…read morebrisket, and cheddar-jalapeño sausage, and all three were packed with flavor and incredibly juicy. The pork ribs had an amazing smoky flavor and a great crust -- absolutely delicious! For my two sides, I chose the green beans with fresh garlic and the mac and cheese, which had the most wonderful crunchy topping. The BBQ sauces were delicious, and the sweet tea was true Texas tea -- definitely approved! I also loved the little details. Every table was stocked with paper towel rolls and their house-made BBQ vinegar hot sauce, which was such a nice touch. The staff was incredibly welcoming and friendly, too. Overall, Southside Market & BBQ is a fantastic place to stop, especially if you're traveling through the area. And a huge bonus -- THEY OPEN AT 9 AM! That's some Texas BBQ dedication right there. 10/10 -- great food, great service, and a true Texas BBQ experience!

We were in town to visit friends and saw that this was a highly rated pizza-and-beer shop…read more We stopped in, and the staff was super kind. It's a cool-looking place, and we had World Cup soccer on TV. The place is clean and well maintained. We ordered the calzone and the 9-inch buffalo chicken pizza. Also, we ordered their hazy IPA. The pizza was well above average, and we had a great time. We look forward to visiting their new location next time!

This was our first time at Aviator. I have nothing but good things to say about the pizza! It was…read moredelicious! Although I prefer a thin crust, this place has a great dough / pizza! My only comment is regarding the temperature of my beer. It was cool, but not cold. That's the only reason why I gave 4 instead of 5. We will definitely be back!

We usually only get ice cream from here and honestly I'm not sure how they mess this up…read more I've had ice cream cones taste like freezer burn We've ordered cake on two occasions. For one, they didn't have the cake and getting the refund was a whole thing that required multiple trips. For the second cake they gave me the wrong cake and try to pass it off as their actual cake. We got the cupcakes and they were also made so so wrong. These people are the worst.

Lady in the drive through window looked like she didn't even want to be at work. I was being polite…read morebut she look like today wasn't her day and giving rude energy back

I don't get it if I could give it no stars I would!! they need to take this sonic away.. why am I…read morewaiting 10+ mins to order a drink. My first red flag was seeing 2 cars drive off before me. This sonic needs new management and new workers start completely over.

Service was terrible. We waited 40 minutes and were only attended once we asked them where our…read moredrinks were at. Even then they STILL managed to not give us our full order. Sadly this is not the first time something of the sort happens. This will for sure be the last time we go back. 0/10 service

Disappointing BBQ Experience…read more We stopped at Meyer's BBQ after a fun morning of picking blackberries down the road and were really looking forward to lunch. Unfortunately, this was our first visit, and will also be our last. My mom ordered the chicken, my sister had the chili, and I went all in with the brisket, ribs, creamed corn, coleslaw, and buttermilk pie. The brisket was, without question, the driest brisket I've ever had. It was so dry that I had to take a drink after nearly every bite just to get it down. The ribs weren't much better, equally dry and lacking seasoning. The creamed corn had a strange texture and flavor that neither of us enjoyed, and the coleslaw was just average. In the end, all of my meal, plus half of my mom's chicken, went home for the dogs. The one bright spot was the buttermilk pie. It was surprisingly good and had just the right amount of sweetness. To be fair, the staff was very friendly, and the restaurant and bathrooms were clean. They deserve five stars for hospitality and cleanliness. Unfortunately, the food itself was closer to one star, and when you're visiting a BBQ restaurant, the food matters most. What made this even more disappointing was that we passed by the day before and saw what looked like the entire Elgin police department parked there. We figured it must be fantastic. Sadly, that wasn't our experience. I wouldn't eat here again, and I wouldn't recommend it based on the food we received. Such a disappointment.

I've been hearing about Meyer's for many years now but haven't had the chance to go. Today was the…read moreday! Went to grab takeout with the family to eat at home nearby. I got the 2 meat combo plate with chicken and garlic pork sausage. I also got the creamed corn and potato salad on the side. Everything was good. The sausage and corn were great. In hindsight I wish I had ordered chicken breast - it's a just me thing, but brown chicken meat is tasting and smelling a lot like turkey to me lately which isn't great because of a bad turkey experience. (Again just me!!) I also would have ordered double creamed corn! It was delish! I also feel like I need raw onions and pickles forever with BBQ now. New obsession. All in all, great experience, and also - great price!

Didnt take long for a return trip...Again service was great...friendly and fast. Queso, chips and…read moreSalsa (always ask for alternative salsas) are a must for us...This round I went with the Carne Guisada...super tender and a great "gravy" with a unique taste. Wife stuck with her beef enchiladas, but asked for the Chipotle sauce that usually comes with a chicken dish...Super tasty, smoky and a nice little kick of heat. Beans and rice were solid. Definitely will be working my way thru the menu.

Food was just horrible ! Just because you put a bunch of…read morestuff on a plate doesn't make it good