Some of the Best Stores in Austin for Stress-Free Holiday Shopping

Christmas is now less than a month away, but don’t let holiday shopping stress you out! We’ve found some of the best stores around Austin where you’ll be able to find everything you need for family, friends, significant others, and let’s face it – some great stuff for yourself too.

Williams-Sonoma

2901 S Capital of Texas Hwy Ste H-03A, Austin, TX 78746

For the home chef and baker – you know, people that practically live in their kitchen – look no further than Williams-Sonoma. They have hands-down some of the best cookware and bakeware gifts out there, even cooking classes! As you’re perusing for the perfect present, you may even find yourself inspired to spend more time in the kitchen this holiday season.

Mini Market

1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

The Mini Market at the South Congress Hotel is just the place for all of those little boutique finds. With over 30 featured vendors, you can find everything from clothes and jewelry, to home decor and beauty. It’s the perfect place for that person who’s just a little bit extra.

Blue Genie Art Bazaar

6100 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78752

At Blue Genie Art Bazaar, you’ll find unique, hand-made gifts for everyone on your list. They’re most known for incredible artwork, but it doesn’t stop there! They have a little bit of everything – pins, games, accessories – if you can think of it, it’s probably here.

Stag Provisions for Men

11700 Domain Blvd Suite 120, Austin, TX 78758

For all the gents, Stag has some amazing men’s gifts. There are great wardrobe pieces, incredible shoes and accessories, and all sorts of other presents from vintage-inspired furniture and art to bar tools and grooming supplies. There’s a wide range of goods they’re sure to love – and actually use.

Toy Joy

403 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

Toy Joy is iconically Austin and filled with great gifts for people of all ages. Beyond toys, there are also collectibles, novelty goods, puzzles, and so much more! It’s a great place to find presents for kids… and your friends that don’t take themselves too seriously.

Waterloo Records

600 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703

You can find some of the coolest presents for the music lovers in your life at Waterloo Records. A center for some of the best music finds in Austin, it’s been around for what feels like forever. And for the owners of record players – they have almost everything on vinyl! 

Book People

603 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703

Book People is a locally-owned bookstore, perfect for all those bookworms on your list. Whether it’s a gift card so they can peruse the massive selection themselves, or you already know the book they’d love to read next, they’re sure to love this present!

Featured Image Credit: Waterloo Records on Facebook

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