The staff was really nice and the birthday party that was going on was handled well. The kids had…read morefun with all the activities. Kind of like organized chaos. Good way to spend an hour or so and burn off all that energy

What a horrible new manager! Rude and absolutely refused to honor our passes because they were…read moreoriginally purchased as a gift to me, and were put in MY name! I've never had an issue there before and the owner lady has been super nice and helpful when I met her last year. Will not be back until that manager is gone.

A fun museum for most kid ages. It has changed a little over the last 8years for the better. I used…read moreto come with my nanny charge and now I come with my 3 kids. We were there atleast 3 hours. We went at 1pm and it was NOT packed.

TLDR: STEM-focused kids' play center with a hefty admission fee ($19.95 for anyone 1 and up,…read moreincluding parents). Best for older kids who can utilize the majority of the exhibits. Easy parking in the garage directly behind building. They validate parking -- don't forget to ask. While I love the STEM focus of the Thinkery, I have to be honest -- I just did not find it worth the admission price. COST/VALUE: It's expensive to get in here. $19.95 for anyone 1 and up. Let's compare that to many other indoor play centers where parents/guardians are either free or merely a couple bucks. Additionally, let's say your child just turned 1 -- they're not getting that much out of this -- there are only a small number of play areas they can enjoy (pretty much the gated baby area upstairs and the enclosed baby area within the STEM area). Everything else is really geared toward older kids. So to pay $60.00 for that visit (assuming both parents are joining) is just silly. Ultimately, it's probably best for older kids who are able to interact with all the exhibits. Both my kids (almost 4 and almost 2) definitely skipped a few of the more complex exhibits (microscope, wiring, etc.). ACTIVITIES/EXHIBITS: There is a decent variety of activities here -- outdoor playground, light room, water room, and a main STEM room (which includes a painting area). The water room is pretty neat and they offer Crocs and smocks. My youngest refused the Crocs (he hates Crocs for some reason) and I was relieved. There was a really strong musty smell coming from the shoe shelves. I hope they sufficiently sanitize the wet shoes. Upstairs, there is a play area for younger kids -- a gated (shoeless) area for babies and toddlers and a play area for older toddlers and younger kids (grocery store, kitchen, chicken coop). This area was chaotic and overrun with kids (some of them older). I brought my almost 2-year-old into the baby area and we both found it underwhelming. There just wasn't a lot to do and there is way more they could have done with the space. I actually preferred the second smaller baby area (in the middle of the downstairs STEM room) since it was much more packed with interactive elements). Ultimately, for the cost (we paid $80 for a family of 4), it just didn't seem like enough activities to justify the price tag, especially since my kids are younger and weren't interested in and/or able to appreciate every exhibit. For reference, for $80, we could visit Mt. Playmore twice (it's $30 for our whole family to get in plus any arcades). Obviously it's not educational like this but toddlers don't really care, they just want to interact with objects and have fun. GIFT SHOP: Small but cute gift shop. Well-curated with a nice variety (games, science kits, puppets, etc.). PARKING: We parked in the garage directly behind building. They will validate. They won't tell you that so make sure you ask. The garage attendant was amazing -- he came out and explained everything in the friendliest way. I wouldn't have known about the parking validation if it wasn't for him.

I went here for the pride painting event and it was so much fun. The staff are very helpful…read more Isabella helped me fix a mistake and always checked if we needed anything! Definitely coming back to try out more of their projects.

Went here with my best friend and it was so much fun! Staff was super friendly and explained the…read morewhole process very well! There were lots of color options and a lot of cute ceramic options too

We rented a machine from these guys and couldn't have had a better experience. By far the best…read moreexperience I've ever had renting a marg machine. They couldn't have been friendlier and even more important: the margaritas were delicious!!!

So easy and the hit of the bachelorette party! They do set up and drop off for you - all we had to…read moredo was start celebrating! If you're iffy about whether or not to rent this - DO IT! It is so fun!

I took an online class through Zoom to learn how to make fresh baguettes and loquat jelly. It was…read morean adult class and I had my 17 year old son engaged as well, mostly because he wanted to impress his girlfriend. My son and I worked side by side on our own batches, watching and listening to chef Pascal as she walked us through the process. Bake Austin provided a way for my son and I to spend special time together during quarantine. Not only that, we learned a great deal and have become better cooks because of it. Since the class I purchased an oven thermometer and a scale. I leaned that my oven takes much more time than I thought to come up to temp! My younger son watched a recording of a brownie class from Bake Austin and made a batch of brownies. The next day he flipped through my cook book and made a 2nd batch of brownies. He's baked at least once per week since watching his first Bake Austin video. I think the video made him realize he could bake, and bake he has! During our strange quarantine period Bake Austin and Chef Pascal have been a bright spot in our lives. I'm incredibly grateful for their time and effort and I hope they receive enough paying customers to make it.

Chef Pascal offered donation based quarantine camps for the kids. They were an absolute blessing…read more My daughter is hyperactive she and doesn't entertain herself well. We have a house with five kids so that led to many fights. Chef Pascal's classes kept her focused on something she has been interested in since she was little. They kept her busy, planning, buying, organizing, and led to nice treats for the family. While not everything she made was easy or worked out, she learned to work through it and learned from the mistakes for next time. She has grown much more confident in her abilities and excited to try new things in the kitchen. We look forward to Bake Austin's summer camps and other future opportunities.

My kid did a week of this camp at the beginning of summer, and we liked it so much that we signed…read morehim up for two more weeks at the end. Kids are given a good mixture of guided "we're all working on this type of project" as well as free construction time to make side figures and add personal touches. He is hooked. I love that he is getting to explore a new creative outlet with practical applications. A+

This camp is truly awesome! We have done it for a couple of years now and my kids always look…read moreforward to it! Kami and her team are amazing! The kids come home exhausted, dirty and with a huge smile on their face! Highly recommend this awesome Austin organization! Looking forward to next year!!

The Branch Park Pavilion is an awesome event space. It is conveniently located near restaurants in…read morethe Mueller area. There are parking garages, as well as street parking available. The pavilion is surrounded by a park area with a splash pad. This is the second time I have attended the Creative Reuse event, Reuse on the Runway. The first thing I noticed this time is at the AC really works! It was nice to be able to get dressed up at an event and not be uncomfortably hot. There was enough room in the center for two bar areas several displays and a whole runway, the bathrooms are clean and all gender. I Definitely recommend this event. Space.

I recently came to this location for a food blogger/food event. This is the first time, I'd been to…read morethis venue. The Branch Park Pavilion is a versatile event venue for weddings and other special occasions in the Mueller neighborhood, just three miles from downtown Austin, TX. This state-of-the-art building, with its minimalist yet modern décor style, boasts 19,800 square feet building with 9,600 square feet of dedicated event space for celebrating life's most memorable moments (impressive). The open concept allows this venue to be the host of many events, from large corporate events to medium-sized school gatherings or really anything that you can imagine. This venue also features full audio, expansive glass doors, large fans, and allows those who rent this space the ability to use their own vendors for décor and cateria. Parking is limited to the street parking and can be hard to find if a large event is being held here. The photos included in this review show the expansive space for a Peri-Peri event.

Oh boy! Did we enjoy our trip? Times 100, yes, indeed. The…read morefirst words out of my mouth were "Yes please." "I want." "I need." From prizes for my students -- to pool floats just for us. The fact that this was my first time, I now know the meaning of "sus." What a fun experience, we started our date night here. I promise it's the red carpet for a night that is top tier!

Was going to go next door to get stocking stuffers but the line was out the door and five below was…read morejust in my price range. It was my first time and given it was the 23rd the store was a mess and at first I thought all they had was kids toys and cell phone accessories.glad I made a second pass and noticed they had a good variety of things. Not do much in food and homewares you'd find a places like big lots or dollar tree. I couldn't find any adult sized shirts either. I found the candy section and was satisfied. The line went allot quickly here than next door and it was self checkout. If you're looking for a small gift this is a great option.

Candid photos captured everyones emotions. We had an indoor celebration in Austin on Guadalupe…read morestreet, and flash impressed us not only with the great shots but his professional demeanor and great pricing. None of us took pictures. Our phones were put away. He Arrived early and ready to work. We are so very lucky to have found flashphoto to take photos for us while we all enjoyed the celebration. Thank you so much Innoscent we are 100% going to send everyone we know to you for their special events. Next time we will also rent the booth . flashpartyphoto Rocks! https://www.facebook.com/innoscent.malik

From the owner: Looking to make your next event memorable? Booking a photo booth will keep your guests entertained…read moreall night.