Skip the Chains: 7 Austin Shops That Make Shopping Local Actually Fun

Forget the mall and skip the endless online scrolling. In this episode of Austin BizBuzz, Brooke Holland visits seven Austin businesses proving that shopping local can still be an experience. From legendary independent toy stores and a vintage wonderland to an eight-acre gardening destination, a cheese shop built around tasting, a new-school neighborhood grocer and a gift store championing Austin makers, these businesses give you reasons to get off the couch and explore the city. FEATURED BUSINESSES Toy Joy 403 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 Website: toyjoy.com Terra Toys 2438 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78757 Website: terratoys.com Room Service Vintage 117 E North Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78751 Website: roomservicevintage.com The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX 78735 Website: tngaustin.com Antonelli’s Cheese Shop 4220 Duval St, Austin, TX 78751 Website: antonellischeese.com Tiny Grocer — South Congress 1718 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704 Website: tinygrocer.com A-Town 5502 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756 Website: keepatownweird.com