I stopped in looking for a unique birthday gift for a friend, and I absolutely loved the peaceful,…read morewelcoming vibe inside. The shop is well-curated with a wide variety of items for sale, including rare occult books, crystals, custom candles, and authentic Mexican folk magic supplies. I was really impressed by the service; the staff was incredibly knowledgeable and happy to answer my questions while I browsed.

Fantastic, they have a great selection of useful witchcraft items, very careful and specific which…read moreI appreciate. Kind and knowledgable.

Absolutely LOVE this crystal shop. I frequent it often and always find a treasure or more. The…read moreowner and staff have always been very helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you for serving Austin!!!

I stopped in here randomly looking for clear quartz - I knew I wanted to wear it but I didn't know…read morewhat it would look like. The two women in here were so nice, especially after walking in 30 minutes before they closed. They didn't rush me and were both very warm and welcoming. I didn't know that upon checking in (on Yelp) that I got a free donut pendant of my choosing, and neither did the manager on staff - she was excited to learn about the offer! I ended up with a clear quartz bracelet which is just subtle enough for me to wear daily, which is exactly what I was looking for. And I picked an amethyst donut pendant that I carry in my purse. :)

You need any votive candles, tall candles for ofrendas (altars), Mexican blankets to keep you warm…read moreor lay down at Blues on the Green, or looking for Virgen de Guadalupe statues/rose spray/candles/all the things? You need to come here. I do not know another shop like this in Austin where Cantu's has been my go-to for the 21 years of me living here. This is a rare gem of a store in South Austin that you have to know about if you don't already. This is a very unique, quiet, and calm place to come in to whether you want to browse or you are curious about a consultation at Lee's Healing Center (located inside the shop in the back). When I need red mal de ojo bracelets (what are ojo bracelets, you ask? They are for protection! Look it up!) for myself, friends, or even for my baby nephew Cantu's has got them. Yup! She carries baby bracelets too to give to a newborn baby or any one who has small wrists to be honest. You will want to really take your time here when you arrive as there are so many things to see. Books, candles, prayer booklets, trinkets, statues, and tarot cards (also in Spanish!) can be found here. There should be no rush when you are here so take your time and gather all the things that call to you. Parking is located in the back of the small yellow building. Entrance is in the front off of S. 1st street. Be sure not to park in the convenience store next door where the sandwich shop is at. You will be towed! Be sure to say hello to Virgen de Guadalupe on the side of the building. The mural is beautiful (and old) but worth the stop to check out and maybe get a selfie with her. She really shines off of S. 1st Street!

I did not feel the energy of love and light from this, this felt very creepy and I'm concerned that…read morethis is being done to other women in the community. I went into the store today to buy some candles and Mr. Cantu also told me that they did cleanses which interested, he told me he did an oil cleaning so I waited for him to be available after my purchase. We went into the back room and he explained that the oil cleaning consisted on oils and herbals sprays that have to be applied on the body and that he also used an egg and a lime. He also said that I needed to take my clothes off and only leave my underwear, which raised some concerns and made me feel really uncomfortable. I think that if he is going to be Performing this kind of ritual on a woman, there needs to be a woman practitioner in the room while this is being done And he should also offer some sort of gown or a sheet for the Client to cover themselves with. The whole thing felt very unprofessional. Has this happened to anyone else??

I've popped my head in this neighborhood boutique a couple of times since they opened and just…read morereally love it so much. My most recent visit was because my cousin and her family were in town and we went in to do some shopping. If you love pop-culture like we do, you've gotta check it out. They've got tons of cool 90s & Y2K inspired clothing, hats, socks, bags, jewelry, etc. They've even got a screen printer onsite in case you want one of the designs they carry in a different size or on a different color shirt. My cousin bought a cool smoking cat tee to take back to Maryland for her son. Since she needed a different size/color, it was printed up for her on the spot (took about 10 minutes). Evah was the sales person working and she went above and beyond for us. She was super sweet and helpful with suggestions on purchases, sizing, and more. She really made the visit worthwhile. It's important to note that this clothing shop, Aliens of Brooklyn Invades Austin is the companion store to the actual Brooklyn location on 10th Ave (Brooklyn, NY). I used to be in Brooklyn & Manhattan 4-5 times a year and it's become less since relocating to Austin. I'm stoked to have true East Coast/NY fashion options walking distance from my apartment. Check it out next time you're on East Sixth, you're gonna want to buy everything you see.

Aliens of Brooklyn is one of those those imaginative stores that not only embody the "Keep Austin…read moreWeird" montra by that of Brooklyn, New York as well. This eclectic store has art, clothing, and other quirky yet delightful items. The store experience is playful and curious simultaneously. Aliens of Brooklyn is bold and bright...immediately draws you in. The store has sci fi items that stylish aliens my want. The merchandise is fun and fantastical. The shop has one of a kind apparel and collectibles to artwork and themed gifts. I met Joseph today and he was Southern hospitality friendly. You could tell he was passionate about the store. We chatted briefly, but in a memorable way. Really love this store...perfect store for a hard to shop for person

Awesome place! Cool and unique jewelry from around the world, artifacts, trinkets, etc. very…read morefriendly too!

This store is fabulous! Artsy and eclectic while still having items that are beautiful for every…read moreday use! Whether it's the clothes or the jewelry you really can't go wrong shopping from here! While it may be a little hard to find (Behind Amelia's and End of an Ear on the right of the parking lot) it is by far one of my favorite hidden Austin gems. If you have never been here before I would say it is DEFINITELY worth a trip!

Love this shop! Was worried when I saw it was no longer on Burnet Rd and relieved to learn they…read morehad moved to a new location. Although, the Burnet Rd location was more convenient, I am sure it may be because the rent went up. Great place to find important sacramentals and gifts for those most important life events. They also carry Magnificat missals and great calendars and affordable too.

Really enjoyed shopping here. The staff was so understanding with my questions and spent a great…read moredeal of time trying to figure out what I was looking for when I didn't know what the publication was called that I was looking for! Welcoming and attentive!

I can't believe this was my first time here! I've been meaning to come here for the last two years…read morebut I usually work this week and this year I'm on PTO! Ugh, everything is so good. I think it's really hard not to leave with something. Parking was a b!tch, not gonna lie but after we circled the block, we got one. The place is huge and I was actually really impressed with each artist's area. The bazaar does a really special job of merchandising the wares in a way that makes them stand out and feel special. The place was packed and while I didn't need anything, I'm planning on going back on Christmas Eve to get some Austin keepsakes since this is my last year in the state. I am on a no buy this year but I would easily find all my gifts here and some for myself too. I bought some nail polish since I'm a nail technician but was introduced to some amazing brands that I can buy any time.

Great place to find local arts and crafts. Large selection from various local vendors and it is a…read moremust-shop each year at Christmas. Staff is friendly and helpful. Pro tip: go on a Monday or Tuesday evening to avoid the crowds.

Oh how fun Guzu is! Since it's located next to Austin Books & Comics, it's always part of our…read morejourney. You can't go to one without the other. Guzu is an art gallery and collector's store all-in-one. They have a wide selection of Japanese toys and art. Ultraman to Godzilla, Hello Kitty, Snoopy, Sesame Street, Powerpuff Girls & everything in between. Very clean store. All items displayed nicely. Gallery area boasts paintings and drawings of genres from anime to horror. Friendly service.

This is a decent-sized store that has a blindbox and figure section, and then a gallery in the back…read moreof the store for various little art shows. The staff was helpful with answering my questions and very friendly. They have a bathroom which was clean, and the parking is in the lot out front. It's a bit hard because of traffic, but there is also a side lot.