We also found this place by (happy) accident when we missed the turn to East Side Pies. What a selection! Beer, wine, mead, cider, wine, mixers - top notch stuff. They even have a selection of fancy ice cream. I don't remember the name, but damn did it look delicious. Such an unassuming little gem! read more

Finally some people figured out that I want more than Frito's and salsa and Snicker's bars at a convenience store. Sometimes I actually need food. Not only that, there are gourmet selections here! Hot diggity! read more

Best mart on this side of town. One of the best beer selections in a mart, maybe the best in Austin! Good varieties - all the independent locals, small brew houses from all over the nation, and also lots of international. I enjoy finding beer's I've never seen in there. He also has a fun selections of alcoholic ciders and decent wine. The snacks are the best. They have all the classics, plus "upscale" connivence snacks like kettle chips, organic stuff, rare flavors. Huge variety of non alcoholic drinks. I like the guys who work here. They're knowledgeable about the beers and remember frequent customers. For a gas station, this mart is awesome. read more

Everyone's 5 star rating is right on the money. Selection of beers is one of the largest for Austin. If you need a beer recommendation, ask the guys at the register. They have either tired the beer or have some knowledge about the beer and brewery. There is also a small selection of singles. Their facebook and twitter pages have pictures of new arrivals. Open during American holidays. I ran out of butter x-mas morning. They saved my dinner rolls! And my fancy ice cream, chocolate, and nut cravings. Cellar release is a good idea! read more

Kombutcha??? Are you kidding me??? Sam and his staff are tha Shit !! Best Beer Selection and price in Austin. Forget hyde park market. Overpriced by at least two dollars a bomber. Sam always has the best and newest bombers and beers ready to sell at the cheapest prices. Nicest guy ever who knows his stuff about beer. read more

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Not much to say that hasnt been said, but these guys deserve the stars and the added reviews, this place is amazing. We drove a cool minute on good faith that this place was as good as folks said... YUP. Thank you guys for being awesome. read more

Sunrise Mini Mart - Wall to wall amazingness... 6 stars. - Convenience Stores Near Me - Austin, Texas

Ever been to a beer tasting at a gas station? I have, and it was here at the Sunrise Minimart. I believe it was Brooklyn Brewery and North Coast Brewing that were providing samples that day. It was funny to see the looks of confusion on people's faces when they walked in to pay for gas and saw 20 people hanging around drinking beer out of tiny cups. Sunrise's beer selection is excellent, for a store of any size, and it's getting better. This place is probably what Whip-in was like before it transformed from a convenience store to what it is today. The staff is always friendly and lets you know about events, new products, and they are very in-tune with what beers will be available when. The wine selection at Sunrise is way above average for a convenience store, but I think that the Crestview Minimax has them beat on selection--if not on price. I'm really glad to have this place in my neighborhood. It means I don't have to drive to Whole Foods or Central Market to get the snobby froo-froo beers and wines that I so richly deserve. It's located on the corner of Rutgers and Anderson Lane, right next to Encore Music. read more

I am sarced to post this review because I want to keep this Sunrise Mini Mart a secert. When my friend took me here I was like, "But you don't drink gas station beer". Boy Houdy! Was I suprised! One of the best selections in town for craft beer and signature wines! Lavender and Current Cider, Jester King, Praire!!!!! Holy Cow! The staff is great! Absolutly hilarious! Also they have Bobo's Oat bars, Lick ice cream and other gourmet and specialty foods. read more

This gas station store with humble outer appearance has an awesome selection of hard to find beers and other alcoholic beverages plus many local Austin treats! Good and inexpensive place to experience and explore some weird brews. Owner was also friendly in recommending beverage choices. read more

Sunrise Mini Mart - Convenience Stores Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've heard great things about this place and just hadn't gotten a chance to check it out until a week or so ago. I'm pretty sure when I walked in the beer angels started to sing... This place is every (craft) beer drinkers dream. Pretty much the entire right side of the store is devoted to great beer. I saw stuff that I've yet to see in any of the bigger liquor stores around town. Freshness was also top notch... I didn't notice anything that was past its "best by" date. The staff was extremely knowledgable, helpful, and nice. Treated me like I had been coming in for years (which is probably going to start happening). The only drawback to Sunrise... I'm going to be spending way more money on beer. read more

What a fantastic place! Such an extensive selection of wines, specifically natural wines. Lots of thoughtful and well written sticky note comments about many of the wines. Allow enough time here! Extremely helpful and informative staff, too! We'll be back. read more

I recently stopped by and purchased a case of local, limited production Texas craft beers. I loved everything about this store. It's a gas station liquor store, but an emporium of craft products inside. They carried local craft coffee roasters such as Cuvee, and mind exploding amount of craft beer I have never seen before. My interest was more of the rare Texas craft beers and ciders, and some breweries that don't have distribution in California. I heard to due to some laws it would be difficult to distribute Texas craft beers outside the state. I walked out with a case and lucky for me, I was able to bring them all home with me without a bottle shattering in my luggage and checked backpack. Check their Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook accounts for updates! read more

This place is so unassuming, but IF YOU DON'T STOP HERE YOU'LL REGRET IT FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. I honestly couldn't believe my eyes when I walked into this place. You want it, they've got it. Also, the owner is a ridiculously nice guy (and will give you a pretty badass sticker promoting the bottle shop if you want one). I was honestly too overwhelmed by the beer selection to even venture into the snacks. I'm not sure I'll ever make it there... read more

Coming in here by accident is like stumbling down the rabbit hole. Oh my goodness. This nondescript gas station has one of best beer selections in Austin. They get limited release brews that only a handful of places have. Seriously. You can find out about upcoming beer tastings on their Twitter, twitter.com/SunriseMiniMart. Sam is incredibly knowledgable about beer, and passionate about his business and it shows. We need more people like him in the world! A+ read more

Glad to see Sunrise get recognized by Yelp. It is a jewel in our Crestview neighborhood. They do have an excellent beer selection, are friendly and want their customers to be happy. Sam also procures some great wine and gourmet food items... and amazing ice cream. What are you waiting for? Go in and meet Sam and buy some good beer! read more

I never knew how many different kinds of root beer I wanted to drink until I saw them all on display at Sunrise. The main offering, of course, is the wide selection of beers, but they also carry a diverse array of snacks, ice creams, and non-alcoholic beverages. As the boyfriend of a vegan, I appreciate all the vegan-friendly snacks they stock. Recently we found a couple pints of dairy-free Ben & Jerry's, and that stuff you can't even find at gigantic grocery stores (we've checked). Vegan cookies, awesome obscure chocolate bars, plus everything else you've come to expect from any bog-standard convenience store, like mainstream soft drinks and Gatorade and whatnot. I have no idea how it all fits in there. This place is one of the major perks of living in the neighborhood. Everyone deserves to have a convenience store this awesome within walking distance. read more

Not much more to say that hasn't been said about this place. They make sure every product they bring in is of good quality. They even started bringing some good wine I suggested so for us there is no need to go anywhere else for our wine and beers. They even stocked up for me during the holidays and got some excellent champagne. There prices are the same (or better) than the big stores and their customer service is the best, so why go anywhere else? Sam is very friendly and pleasant to talk with which, overall, makes this place the greatest convenient store on earth! read more

This review is long overdue. I moved to Crestview in 2010 and had no idea that God's gift to craft beer stores was walking distance to my house. So this was a big plus... The owners are nice and post updates on their facebook and twitter feeds when they get new beers in. This is great because I love to try new stuff and especially limited releases. The selection of beer is as good as it gets. If they can get their hands on a craft brew, they are going to stock it and Sam fights to get as much of the limited releases as he can. read more

OMG! I love this damn place! I know there's a lot more Sunrise Mini-Mart copy cats surfacing around Austin, but there's no other person so dedicated like Sam at Sunrise. The guy is awesome! He's your go-to guy if you have questions about the beers at his store. The guy has shot me straight every single time. Each time he's recommended a beer, I've loved it. He has an amazing selection. I literally feel like a fat kid at a candy store when I go there. If it's your first trip there, don't be afraid to ask Sam or anyone else for advice. These guys know their merchandise and know what people love. I guarantee that you'll be happy with what you crack open. read more

If one were to simply drive by Sunrise Mini Mart, one's first impression would be, "Meh, just another run of the mill ghetto looking gas station and convenience store." But one would be wrong, oh so very wrong. I walked in to the store, and immediately heaven opened up and I heard voices of a thousand angels singing as they beckoned me to a beer selection rivaled only by Specs. I do not know how they managed to fit such a huge selection in such a tiny space. They must have some sort of deal with beings from another dimension to lease a portal in back and store all the beer inventory in the realm of the frost giants. I'm somewhat of a beer snob in that I prefer locally brewed craft beer from either TX or Austin. But trying to find places that sell what I like is sometimes like trying to catch a unicorn. I asked the clerk if they had one of my favorite hard to find brews, and immediately he pointed me to whats behind refrigerator door number 4 in the back stacked just in front of the entrance to the frost giant realm. I fell to the ground and wept tears of joy. This place has my unicorn of beer. It's the unicorn breeding ground for local beer. This is the end of the rainbow, people. It will not disappoint. read more

Great bottle shop. These guys have a veritable plethora of awesome brews. If you like barrel aged, sours, or anything in the realm of ciders / high end brews, this is the place for you. By it's appearance you'd think it's just the run-of-the-mill corner store, but tucked within is a treasure chest of goodness. read more

Insane natural wine variety. So exciting. I was truly floored and can't wait to spend all my money here. Also, Sam really is so lovely

This is not your normal mini mart, this is beer meca! Don't come here looking for miller lite, or bud lime, come here to get some of the area's absolute best bottles and cans. Some of my favorite breweries from California have beers here that I can't get anywhere else. Specs beer selection doesn't even hold a candle to this place. So many days of tastings, special single bottle events. Their Facebook is always listing something new every day it seems. It helps that its the second closest place to my house to get beer. I know people that drive from round rock and cedar park just to get in line for their special events. So if you see an even on the way, get there early, cause that lines going to go all the way down the street. read more

Sunrise is an inter-dimensional portal to beer worlds, and eclectic and at times strange nourishments. Always friendly and ready to talk about what they provide. On my most recent trip we talked about their new offering of on tap nitrogen infused coffee. If there is a beer you are having trouble finding try this place! read more

Terrific experience. Great food and warm hospitality. A family atmosphere. Thank you!

This is such an amazing beer stop. They have so may brews and are always getting new ones, including some great and rare brewer collaborations. The only problem is deciding what to try next. This place is draining my pocket book. I am so glad to have this place in my hood. The only thing I can think of to bitch and moan about is that they dont have a dedicated web page of all their brews, just a Facebook, with some updates from time to time. See ya at the Sunrise! read more

This family-run operation is a model for all neighborhood businesses. It's a boutique mini corner gourmet grocery store with no deli. The staff not only knows the customers, they know the products, they know the pricing and they know how to move customers through there in an efficient caring manner. All of the staff are beer aficionado's and if they don't have it they will stock it, If it's good beer. read more

I've been contemplating a review on this little place for awhile now. It is one of my favorite little places in Austin and to be honest, I didn't know if I wanted to share. I have come to the conclusions it's just too awesome not to share. Sunrise mini mart has an amazing staff. They are always full of recommendations and product knowledge. What separates this mini mart from any other, is their selection. They have fine wines, chocolates, and tons of craft brews. They carry a wide variety of independent and local brands. I am a kombuchaholic and they have 3 revolving taps of Buddhas Brew local kombucha. Do I hear you growling yet? Hehe. They carry the world famous Jeni's ice cream. If you haven't heard of it, there is no shortage of great yelp reviews and sunrise isn't going to have a shortage of it any time soon either. Follow Sunrise Mini Mart on Facebook and Twitter to hear about wine, beer, and Ice cream tastings! Looking for apple cider vinegar, turmeric punch, chapulines (fried grasshopper), your favorites local brew, or simply just need to refuel. Check out Sunrise Mini Mart. Support local businesses. Also don't forget to grab a slice of pizza next door at East Side Pies! (My next review)! read more

Sunrise Mini Mart - Fill up @sunriseminimart! - Convenience Stores Near Me - Austin, Texas

Stopped in the other day to what appeared to be a sort of shady gas station, hoping to use the ATM. Imagine my surprise when I discovered the promised land of beer! It may not look like much from the outside, but this Sunrise Mini Mart has an AMAZING beer selection. Better even than Spec's. Bombers of Monk's Cafe! I debated not reviewing in an attempt to keep this secret wonderland all to myself, but as it looks like the proverbial cat is already out of the bag... I know where my new neighborhood go-to place for good beer is, now! read more

One of the best beer selections in town, enough wine to satisfy the non-beer drinkers, and bad ass staff who know my favorites, stockpile a few extras for me, and suggest the new things they know I'll like. I think they're single handedly raising the property values of the surrounding neighborhood. read more

Best beer options in town. They also have nifty snacks that you can't pass up. Check em out.

They have a great selection of beer & wine including natural wines. The owner has included his own tasting notes as well. Awesome selection of artisan chocolates & confections as well as ice creams and non alcoholic drinks. This spot is a gem. read more

Simply put: this place is incredible. Funky, hard to find wines that will satisfy every type of wine drinker. Not to mention the incredible selection of beers. They have everything you need to make your night one that friends will remember read more

There was a "Sunrise Mini Mart" by my old residence in South Austin, and it was nothing to brag about. So I wasn't prepared for the giant selection of beers, craft sodas, kombucha, etc ... They even let us mix-and-match a four-pack of Fentiman's sodas (http://www.fentimans.com/soft_drinks). Not many convenience stores offer this kind of selection of so many premium items. If you like Thom's on Barton Springs and Whip In off I-35, you'll love this place. read more

What a great place!From the outside, this place looks like a low-end gas station, but walk inside, and BAZINGA! You have entered the land of milk and honey (or beer and chocolate, as the case may be). I can shop here forever - microbrews, ciders, local small batch hot sauces and salsas, gourmet chocolate and grass-fed pemmican.... this place is the bomb. SO glad to have found it. GO HERE and indulge your inner foodie/beer geek, or I swear, you'll regret it the rest of your natural life! read more

There's a slew of beer convenience store in town lately as craft beer has taken off in the past decade or so and Sunrise's selection is on par with the best of them. Sunrise tends to be one of the first places in town to get a lot of newer items and also has a twitter feed and frequently posts about new arrivals so you can get a leg up if you're wanting to get your hands on new or limited craft beer offerings. Prices are reasonable, and Sam has been very friendly and helpful every time I've been by or called. I picked up a few Anderson Valley Blood Orange Goses this past weekend which was absolutely delicious and refreshing and will definitely be back for more. They also have a small singles selection with some nice selections as well as tons of 22 oz bottles, 6 packs and cases. Just an all around great spot in an unassuming package and location if you like craft beer. read more

Best craft beer selection around town one of my favorite locations great staff as well. Cheers

Found this place when looking for a specific beer through the Dechutes Brewery website. Searched it on Yelp and was surprised to see so many 5 star reviews for a mini mart. It has an amazing selection of beer, wine, sake and snacks. There are beers here I don't even see at Spec's or Total Wine. Honestly kind of upset with myself that I didn't find this place sooner, since I do frequent East Aide Pies next door! Totally unassuming hidden gem. read more

If you're looking for one of the best (if not THE best) beer selections in Austin, look no further than Sunrise Mini Mart. This place is absolutely incredible and beer drinkers heaven. Part of what makes Sunrise unique is the fact that the owner has had every single one of the beers and can tell you about them down to the finest of details. You want a coffee ale? He has recommendations on one that is grossly underrated. Looking for a hop-forward IPA? He can list off a few in no time at all. Not looking for any recommendations? Just grab a random one from the fridge! You won't be disappointed. Sunrise is always a great experience! read more

Guest review by Morgoth The Mighty (translated by me): AAAAUUUGGGH! Wizard Lights!!!! [SMASH] Sniff, Sniffffffffffffffffffff. Smells like a thick heady brew leaking out of those [unintelligible]. Slurp, Slurpppppppppppppp. Oh, Morgoth feels mighty again. No wizard can defeat me with my warhammer and this amazing selection of malted [unintelligible]! [Woman screams]. Do not wail for you are stout of body and pleasing to Morgoth. Come! We shall drink, celebrate, and I can regale you with tales of my mighty [unintelligible]. Thanks Morgoth!! read more