Winner: Hogwild Records
1824 N. Main Ave.
(210) 733-5354
If you've been involved in the punk, indie or metal music scenes at any point during the past few decades, you know Hogwild. If you've attended San Antonio College and have an interest in those music genres, you probably spent some time shopping there between classes. Stop by at any random time and you're likely to be treated to a full-volume blast of one of the above music genres as its knowledgeable staff road tests new releases. The venerable indie music retailer remains a browsing paradise with its vast selection of vinyl, local and otherwise, as well as music merch including a sea of T-shirts arrayed across its ceiling. And if you don't see what you're looking for, just ask, since the store excels at tracking down hard-to-find special orders.
2. Southtown Vinyl
1010 S. Flores St. #120
(210) 231-0512
3. CD Exchange
Multiple locations
Previous Winners
Shopping
Winner: Adult Megaplex
Multiple locations
2. Love Shack Boutique
1580 Babcock Road
(210) 767-9411
3. Sexology Institute
707 S. St. Mary's St.
(210) 487-0371
Winner: Alamo Antique Mall
125 Broadway
(210) 224-4354
2. Karolina's Antiques
1705 Blanco Road
(210) 731-9787
3. Armadillo Antiques N More
7243 Blanco Road
(210) 236-5340
Winner: Bike World
Multiple locations
2. Bicycle Heaven
Multiple locations
3. Crossroad Bikes
14510 NW Military Highway
(210) 492-7677
Winner: Half Price Books
Multiple locations
2. The Twig
306 Pearl Parkway, Suite 106
(210) 826-6411
3. Nowhere Bookshop
5154 Broadway
(210) 640-7260
Winner: Ancira Enterprises
Multiple locations
2. Gunn Honda
14610 I-10 West
(210) 775-1663
3. Red McCombs Ford
8333 W. I-10 West
(210) 996-2678
Winner: DAB House of Hemp
105 Warren St.
2. Alamo Botanicals
19141 Stone Oak Parkway #301
(210) 444- 9026
3. Wellness Wagon by CBD Relief
11627 Bandera Road
(210) 366-4380
Winner: Broadway Pinups
3615 Broadway
(210) 824-1415
This cozy shop squeezed into central San Antonio is a can't-miss stop for any fashion-forward — or backward — resident or visitor. Since its 2014 opening, Broadway Pinups has offered inclusive sizing in its unique assortment of vintage-inspired pinup dresses, skirts, shoes and more. With new items coming in every week and a welcoming staff that's happy to help in the search for the perfect find, it's understandable why readers trust Broadway Pinups to keep them in style.
2. Grey Moon Vintage
2202 Broadway
3. Eye Candy Boutique
2003 S. Zarzamora St., Unit 1101 (By appointment only)
(210) 363-3572
Winner: Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy — Alamo Ranch
5511 W. Loop 1604 N., Suite 111
(210) 647-6119
2. Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy — Medical Center
7959 Fredericksburg Road, Suite 129
(210) 615-1229
3. Knight Watch Games
16350 Blanco Road #116
(210) 888-1051
Winner: Bee's Wellness Cafe
3030 Thousand Oaks Drive, Suite 102
(210) 836-8141
You may have heard of a little product called CBD that's become quite popular with San Antonio residents. You may have even heard of CBD's close friend Delta 8, which is really popular here. Apparently, Current readers trust Bee's Wellness Café when it comes to both. You could say the dispensary, run by the appropriately named Blazey Bee, has generated quite a buzz. Originally scheduled to open right as COVID hit, Bee's began operation in June of last year and has been a hit since, perhaps due to the owner's commitment to CBD research and education. Or maybe the variety of products just sell themselves. Or maybe it's the cozy-but-professional vibe, a serious cut above the dingy gas stations and other retail spots that have jumped on the CBD bandwagon.
2. DAB House of Hemp
105 Warren St.
3. Drop of Sunshine
722 W. Craig Place
(310) 600-2403
