Royal Blue Grocery was the perfect stop for breakfast during my time in Austin. I was immediately impressed by how clean and well-organized the store was, and the variety of food, drinks, and grocery items available was fantastic. I picked up a tea and a muffin, both of which were absolutely delicious. One of my favorite parts of the experience was sitting outside at one of the iconic blue tables and enjoying breakfast while taking in the atmosphere. While some items can be a bit pricey, the quality of the products, the cleanliness of the store, and the excellent customer service make it well worth the cost. Overall, it was a great experience, and I'll definitely be returning the next time I'm in Austin. read more

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My husband and I visited this little grocery store. I absolutely loved it. It didn't have much but it had just enough. Food was good and so was the coffee and obviously the service was spectacular. read more

I went here for the first time to get a late night snack since they are open until midnight, and it was a cute store. It is much smaller than expected, and there is only street parking, but they have speciality snacks. They have unique items, but if you are just looking for regular grocery store snacks, they have that as well. The prices are pretty steep, but that's the price you pay for one of the few stores that is open late. I would probably not go here again unless I needed something urgently late at night. 6/10 read more

Believe it or not, some of the best snacks that I had in Austin were from this grocery store! This was within close proximity to my hotel in the downtown area and was honestly such a great find. If you've ever visited NYC, Royal Blue could be ATX's version of a bodega. There were several ready made foods available in addition to snacks and drinks galore including different types which also accommodate dietary restrictions! I was able to stock up on snacks and bottled water (don't judge me, my hotel didn't have a filtered water machine!) for the remainder of my trip. The cashier and store associates were also friendly. I would definitely recommend checking out Royal Blue out to pickup groceries or if you're in need of a quick bite! read more

Royal Blue Grocery - Grocery Near Me - Austin, Texas

The people who work at this location are very rude, all the other locations are kind but these are always in a bad sassy mood and trying to overcharge it's really unnecessary. Even the manager. read more

Oh my goodness. Curiosity led us into this amazing grocery and we loved it. The selection of snacks was amazing and really hit a lot of diet choices from keto to paleo and gluten free and more. They had great snacks, simple groceries (milks, eggs, etc), a good selection of alcoholic beverages, coffees, a coffee bar, and delicious pastries and sandwiches. The staff was super engaged and friendly. read more

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Lovely staff and a perfect place to grab beer. Wine pop in the heart of Austin. We were staying at a local hotel, and just wanted to get a few things to put in our fridge. This was the perfect solution. read more

Royal Blue Grocery - Grocery Near Me - Austin, Texas

I bought Tano Skincare products. They feel amazing! I would recommend these products to everyone! Thank you read more

I was in Austin for a work trip and was in dire need for caffeine. I found Royal Blue Grocery while taking a walk and they did not disappoint. They are cute and quaint and offer a variety of food and caffeine options. I opted for an iced caramel latte with oat milk and hazelnut flavor added. It was really delicious! If I'm ever back in Austin, I'll make sure to stop by and try the food. read more

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I work in the area and make sure to stop in at least weekly for lunch & some fun snacks. Sandwiches are delicious!

This was a cute grocery store and deli near my hotel. It's not a big store, but they had a good selection of coffees, ice cream, beer, wine, chips, and other household and grocery items. They also have a coffee bar, sandwiches, bakery items, and pizza. Staff was friendly. read more

Got an iced white chocolate latte and a chocolate chip cookie warmed up. Baristas were super polite and had good recommendations. Fair price as well glad I stopped it. read more

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I ate at this grocery store more than I did the restaurants during my Austin visit! They had everything we needed -- the selection of snacks, wines, kombucha and CBD drinks was phenomenal! And the fresh grocery/deli items were delicious! Their couscous was some of the best that I ever had! Royal Blue, please open a location in Chicago please! read more

Nice little cafe/market vibe. The Americano I ordered was great and so was my bagel. On the other hand, the matcha latte missed the mark. It had way too much milk and not enough matcha. The service was very slow and the employees are a little weird. It's conveniently located near the hotel strip in DT Austin so it is a convenient spot for a quick bite and drink. read more

Open til 12 am! Needed a charger cause we forgot one for travels and they had it! Really cool little shop with just a little bit of everything! read more

Nice store, coke products, looks like a bit of a deli with pizza and sandwiches etc. easy in and out

The store has some great options for a small grocery store with top notch Items. There's prepared options to go, order pizza, sandwiches and coffee too. read more

The store itself is OK. It's a fairly typical convenience store with limited selection of grocery items, wine, a few hot food offerings, and coffee. The prices are high, but I don't fault them for that... it's what you'd expect at a convenience store in this location in downtown Austin. The reason that I give it 1 star is that it's really badly managed. Whoever manages the store has let it become a hangout for drunk, strung-out homeless people, who are constantly in the store or hanging out at the outside tables drinking alcohol. It feels really sketchy. I go there only out of necessity. If there was a more professional, clean, safe alternative in the neighborhood, I'd go there instead. Also, I recently had a strange experience where an employee was really rude to me for no reason. As I walked into the store and asked him a question, he was disrespectful and outright rude to me. It was bizarre. I'm not sure what his name is. He was a young African American man with longer hair (I only bring up his ethnicity to provide a physical description of him, since I don't know his name). This goes back to the store's poor management.... if this employee had a better manager, he'd have received better training and this kind of behavior wouldn't be tolerated. I'm a frequent customer and I write this review in the hopes that management reads it and makes improvements. Or - in the hopes that a competitor reads this and starts a more professionally run store in the neighborhood instead! Thanks for reading... read more

Got a sweet potato wrap with a side of cigarettes and "a lighter, please." She passed me a Playboy BIC. LMAO. Opted for matches today.

When Royal Blue started its growth spurt I was a little impatient, because it was a great concept -- the high end bodega. What?! However, there were some growing pains. Now, a few years later, I have seen the chain grow into a fine place to shop or snack. For me, the comeback all started with a breakfast burrito. As a native Texan, I love meat. I accidentally grabbed a vegetarian taco with mushrooms. I was disappointed until my first bite. It was excellent. So, this kept me around and the place has continued to improve. The secret to the success is not vegetarian burritos (but I still recommend you try one). The secret to their success is attention to detail, cleanliness, and attentiveness. I cannot stress the latter enough. Royal Blue is excellent about responding to customer preferences very quickly. I hope this company can remain so nimble and responsive as it continues to grow. There is one on my building and I hope they don't leave soon! read more

Such a cute place, cheap pizza slices for lunch and fresh items if you want them daily. The peeps working there are super sweet, I even called today to ask if they had something in stock and he checked in out (7/6, 10am) for me. I love to sit outside at the patio tables and eat lunch. I see folks here all the time around 3 or 4pm with their "happy hour beer" sitting and chatting outside - it's a fun little place with lots of conveniences! Enjoy! read more

The selection of food and trinkets is on-point. The music is also pretty good. The staff however... What is the point of being rude? I'm from here and this seems to be a growing issue in the Austin service industry. It's very un-Austin to be a jerk at the register. Sandwiches are delicious! read more

Royal Blue Grocery - Ruben - Grocery Near Me - Austin, Texas

Lots of choices for a downtown grocery store. Got my drinks and snack they I wanted. Fairly large selection with customer favorites.

Generally over priced, but it is downtown and that is just how that goes in any downtown. Convienence! Was very clean and organized! Has less beggars and dope fiends hanging around outside than competitors. But why does the cashier want me to tip them for ringing up my purchase and taking my payment! I don't tip the guy at 7-11! Maybe that's next??? read more

When we first landed in Austin, I was tired due to layovers and flight delays. It was also a red eye so I was STARVING. By the time I got to the hotel, all I could think of were breakfast tacos. The staff pointed me out to their place of choice and off I went. Got there, excitedly over sharing with the cashier that I was a first timer and she gave me the saddest smile. Apparently breakfast tacos have an end time. Noooooo. We ran into Royal Blue on the way back to the hotel and decided to stop in. Cute grocery store - this location was small but it had everything we needed. I asked the guy at the counter where I could find tacos and he nods his head at the tray next to him...then when I tell him how excited I am, he says they're ON THE HOUSE. No joke, I almost passed out from excitement (I must've been really sleep deprived, haha.) We ended up going to a couple of other places later in the trip for tacos and I think Royal Blue's were the best. That Migas with avocado was the jam! Royal Blue ended up being a regular stop during our trip. We loved it so much we even bought a mug. Of a goddamn grocery store. Now that's love. read more

After living in New Orleans for four years, it was kind of a nostalgic sigh coming upon this place. It's evidently owned by former New Orleanians, so authenticity can be mostly assured. Royal Blue is a nicely stocked convenience store and deli. In terms of the deli - there's a whole hoard of sandwiches to choose from (haven't tried any of them, but the descriptions all sound pretty enticing), pizza, a few baked goods. There is a very limited produce section that more often, than not, seems very poorly stocked (probably not popular), an impressive wine selection for a store of that size, a frozen foods section, and dry foods - offering many of Austin's local goodies. As with any convenience store, the prices are slightly more inflated than what you would anticipate from any regular grocery store. But hey, those other grocery stores aren't open until midnight and aren't as accessible as Royal Blue - so there's always that to be considered. I certainly appreciate this place because of the late hours and well, its convenience. Although Whole Foods may even seem like a "deal" compared to the prices here, sometimes you may not be keen on braving the major masses of people and labyrinth-like aisles of "omg, I want to buy everything here!" Royal Blue has really come through for us when sometimes, we just want a bag of chips and it happens to be on the way. read more

Can Royal Blue get an more convenient?! I think not. Seriously this place has saved me twice now and I have quickly become a fan of their little local chain in downtown. This particular location is a bit small, but totally serves it purpose well. They have pretty much any quick little grocery item you might need. They have a super nice selection of wine here and decent selection of beer as well. If you are hungry you can grab a sandwich or some east side pies pizza or some other local Austin favorite because they will likely have it! The staff is super friendly too! Then the best thing is the little patio outside .... you can literally purchase your six pack or bottle of wine then sit on the patio and drink it up! Pretty cool if you ask me and convenient! I love convenience! Yes - on some things you will pay a bit more in here, but I do not mind because the convenience is totally worth it! read more

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Royal Blue Grocery makes me homesick for a place I've never known. It reminds me of the little corner stores in San Francisco and New York, places I've never lived, but love, places I've visited, but never spent enough time in. It's the type of place that's difficult to walk by without going in. You want to go it! You have to go in! Look at those adorable custom grocery bags! Woo! They have the best hummus in the universe! (Grandma's Hummus, if you are wondering) Is that Nutella, in single serving packets?!? I left with a new purse (made in Nepal of rice bags) and some water and was very pleased overall with the experience. Next time I am downtown, I will hit this little store again. read more

What a great little find in downtown Austin. Great service and all kinds of snacks that are great to take back to the hotel. The breakfast tacos are a great way to start a day! They are wrapped at the cashier and come with a bunch of sauces to pair with. Just perfect. I'm not sure, but I think it's a chain of markets, so maybe you could find others. Service was good and location on Congress is hard to beat. Nice spot!!! read more

Just the definition of great little grocery/ deli in the middle of the city. Very clean and organized with all your short list items on hand milk, eggs, cheese, lots of basic essentials. Wednesday they have a burger special and everyday they have amazing sandwiches freshly made! Came for a drink left with a bag! Exactly what you need downtown! read more

Royal Blue is the local, corner store for anyone who lives within walking distance to 3rd & Lavaca. If you live at AMLI, if you're staying downtown temporarily, or if you're in a pinch and need a necessity, stop by Royal Blue. There's really no other reason to visit this small, expensive store. Royal carries food, drink, and the general needs of daily living. Plus other must-haves like magazines, wine and beer. Three stars for a clean, well-stocked, locally-owned grocer who carries Kraft Macaroni & Cheese. Royal Blue in a pinch. read more

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This little grocery store is in the street level strip below the AMLI apartment complex, and is convenient to downtown. If you've waited til the last minute to get your groceries, no prob, they're open til midnight! In addition to assorted basics and fancier (often local) goodies, they also have prepared foods for take-away. The trade-off for this convenience is a higher price than you'd find a a regular store. But if you live or work in the area, it's hard to beat the ease of shopping here. Top it off with nice staff, and you'll get the royal treatment at Royal Blue! read more

So during this corona virus chaos, I was standing out side organizing my groceries that I had just khrcbased and this rude lady with grey hair started yelling at me saying it's a $1000 fine. And never let me explain myself and pushed me with her hands. So awkward read more

Really convenient places to have downtown. I hope more of them get set up in the near future. Royal Blue is a pretty good grocery market. They've got all the essentials, fresh fruit and vegetables, drinks, toiletries, everything. One of these places just put in a deli, forget which one it was though. The selection's good for a place of its size, although the prices are not terribly competitive; okay that was too euphemistic. The prices are pretty damn high. But still a nice little bodega. This location made some points with me for its music selection. The first time I walked in here they were playing "This Must Be the Place" by Talking Heads. *cue the "me gusta" face from Rage Comics, for those who know what that is* read more

About time we got one of these! Cool little bodegas like Royal Blue are very convenient to have Downtown to grab the little necessities like water for walks in the summer heat, or groceries for dinner (though I've yet to actually do major shopping here). I also like the idea of these places perpetuating Austin's propensity to support local, home-grown business. The very first time I ever walked through the door to one of these, they scored major points with me by playing a song that I had never heard played on the radio or in a public area: "This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)" by Talking Heads. I absolutely love that song, and I instantly started humming along with it as I searched for one of my favorite drinks, SoBe Green Tea. Unfortunately, they didn't have that, so I was a little bummed, but no biggie. Plus the guys at the counter looked pretty cool and were very friendly. Too bad I don't live closer to Downtown, or else I'd be going to Royal Blue Grocery much more often. But they're definitely a great thing to have, and as another promising local business, I will do my best to support them. read more

Royal Blue Grocery - The sign out in front of the store on West 3rd and Colorado. - Grocery Near Me - Austin, Texas

I have something to say to Royal Blue, It may be silly, but I have a little crush on you. Your staff are spunky and bright, You satisfy my hunger, bringing me such delight. I love that you are only a short walk away, A visit to you helps break up my work day. Your tasty salads and sandwiches are so handy, I can even treat my sweet tooth by buying a single reeses candy. I can't cone every day, I would spend too much, You are a great escape, and now, I must blush. read more

Dropped in today to have a bite and do some work and discovered two new things: their sandwiches are GREAT and they have refillable fountain cokes. Yes Kelly, there is a Santa Claus and he gave you this store. So I got my italian sammy (extra hot peppers please!) and a diet coke and got a ton of work done while being lulled into chair dancing happiness with 80s tunes and strong wireless. If you work from home, this is a great spot to chill and get your work on until the inevitable downtown happy hour texts start roliing in. read more

The other day I spent $22 here. It is suprisingly easy. I bought a salad, a bottle of salad dressing (don't really care for the citrus vinnegrette that comes with the salad), a pint of cheese tortelini with maranara and mozerella, and a pint of fruit salad. So far, I have eaten this for lunch for 3 days and still have one serving of tortellini left. Seriously, RB has it going on. This week I have been super lazy in the morning and not making breakfast. RB has their own breakfast tacos, but also stocks Taco Deli tacos. After much back and forth and painstaking research, I have concluded that the TD tacos are slightly better, but the RB tacos are more filling. The next thing I will research is whether chocolate chip / nut / coconut cookies can be part of a healthy diet. My hypothesis is yes, owing that when I eat cookies, I drink milk and my doctor told me to be sure I am getting enough dairy in my diet. Ergo, cookies are part of a healthy diet. I would be duchess here if I cared enough to check in every time I am here, sometimes twice a day. But it takes longer to check in than it does to grab a taco and a cookie so I usually don't bother. read more

Perfectly conveniently with awesome hours and staff! They have a diverse range of staples (from asian to italian) and decent wine selection. Prepared foods were surprisingly good and awesome range for the gourmet, college kid, or toddler- they sell yellowbird hot sauce, cold brew coffee concentrate, blood orange pellegrino, precooked microwaveable asian rice and kim (seasoned korean seaweed), instant noodles, pancake mix, and cheetos! Love it. read more

So, I'm downtown headed to a show ... Stop in at Royal Blue and I noticed people sitting on the street out front drinking beer. Then I noticed the affordable beer prices.. I aksed the clerk if I could really just buy beer and sit out front and drink it and he said sure. So clearly they have some sorta special liscense to allow that and I mean honestly its bad ass. These stores are all over downtown and great for taking a break to have a beer. Heck I even like stopping if I'm early for a show and kickin back a six pack with whomever I'm with. More stores like this should exist. read more