Spider House Wins An Award!

The Coveted Best of Austin Award For Friendliest Exit!

It's true, and the critics agree. Our exit sign is really awesome. And by the way, EcoClean won "Best Dry Cleaner" as well. Keep reading after the cut for more shameless plugs. And while you're at it, vote for us in the UT Most Survey here.

Most Friendly Exit: Spider House

Young whippersnappers may not recognize the strange flame-headed character on the sign that salutes all who leave Spider House Patio Bar & Cafe as Happy the Oil Drop Man, a corporate advertising gimmick belonging to none other than Esso (now known as ExxonMobil). His signature wave and catchphrase "Happy Motoring!" are friendly and nostalgic to the max – like the rest of our beloved Spider House. Fancy patio lights and the vintage signage on the journey out make you wonder why you would ever choose of your own volition to leave such a place. But you gotta go: You've got a hot date, you're watching The Lord of the Rings trilogy with Mom, or you're packing for a trip to Brazil. Whatever the reason, when you finally step outside of your favorite cafe and onto the cold, impersonal asphalt to begin the hunt for your car, we know where you would rather be: back inside. Happy motoring!
2908 Fruth, 480-9562 www.spiderhousecafe.com 

Best Dry Cleaner: EcoClean
When you take your clothes to EcoClean, you do something more than just laundry. Some folks don't understand the harm in so many of our everyday routines (like dry cleaning). This nontoxic cleaner has made it possible to be conveniently proactive. And EcoClean hasn't racked up so many "Best of Austin"s just because of its efforts in the green revolution. It also provides smooth, speedy, and consistently efficient service. Ahh, the fresh smell of clean slacks and consciousness!
2915 Guadalupe, 236-8645 www.ecocleanaustin.com