Best Convenience Store: Whip In

One visit to Whip In, and you'll be in love. If the impressive selection of beer, wine, snacks, and cigars isn't enough to make you swoon, speaking with any one of the knowledgeable, friendly employees will have you down on one knee, ready to propose.

1950 S. I-35, 442-5337 www.whipin.com

photo by John Carrico

Best Convenience Store: Whip In
With such a vast selection of beers and wines and gourmet snackalicious goodness, it's no wonder why Whip In continues to win over our readers. Keeping Austin weird, fed, hydrated, and happy for 21 years, this is truly one place seared deep in our collective hearts. If only there were a Whip In in every neighborhood!
1950 S. I-35, 442-5337 www.whipin.com

Best Convenience Store: Whip-In
Question: If all of the employees at Whip In know your name, does that mean you have a problem? Never mind. We challenge you to find a staff like Whip-In's anywhere else on the planet. Led by the Shiek of Shiraz, the wine and beer experts at the Whip know their stuff and then some. They're always willing to suggest something new or find a drink that will complement your dinner — all you gotta do is ask. And with their surprisingly fantastic selection of chocolate and cheese, you might be able to get your entire meal in one stop.
1950 S. I-35, 442-5337 www.whipin.com

Best Convenience Store: Whip-In
Easily accessible from I-35, this South Austin jewel is already well-known for boasting the largest selection of beer in all of town. Patrons already familiar with this family-owned institution know that's not all. On top of a ginormous wine galley they stock party supplies to accompany the above vices, from a variety of cigars, hard-to-find local delicacies, incense, ice cream, lotto lotto lotto, and, fittingly - whip-its.
Whip In, 1950 S. I-35, 442-5337 www.whipin.com