The Austinite Market - Barton Springs

I'm a big fan of Royal Blue and usually go to the one on Sixth because it's a closer walk from my…read morehouse. When I'm downtown and need something, I'll pop in here. Love the service and offerings. Clean store. Always have what I want and a lot of times things I didn't know I wanted!

There's a lot of Yelpers complaining about the high prices at this convenience store, but that's to…read morebe expected considering the high rent area of their location. This place does quite a bit of morning business with coffee and breakfast items and they have numerous seating options sitting directly outside their door. They consider themselves the best grab and go place around. They do have a limited craft beer selection along with a decent wine selection that sits and 10% to 20% higher retail than your average H-E-B. They also offer catering, but they do NOT have a public bathroom in case you're wondering. If you live downtown, this is a place you'll probably visit. Informative photos below to help you.

Texas Hold'em (roast beef) sandwich

Latte Joy Royal Blue Cafe

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Trader Joe's

4.1(175 reviews)

0.5 mi•Downtown

Always a good spot for special foods ! Always have to stop by if I'm in need of some fresh…read morevegetables or meats ! Good bread and water ! Cool store ! Fast service !

I love Trader Joe's ever since way back in the day when they were only in Cali…read more This was my go-to location for my monthly TJ trips. However, the traffic in the area and the parking have gotten increasingly more hectic and chaotic. Because of this, I have been using a location out in the 'burbs. I would give 5 stars but because of the chaos, I have to give 4. The store itself is chaotic inside but can still navigate, employees are that TJ-friendly that we all know and love. They always have what I need. Like I said, just a nightmare at times to get inside.

1.5 mi•78704 (South Austin)

Jingle jangle mix for $10. Amazing

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H-E-B

3.0(228 reviews)

WTF...WHAT THE FUN!!! What grocery store's run out of ice. Well, I'll tell you. Two major…read moregrocery store chains and a retailer grocery in downtown Austin had no ice. How is this even possible? Could it be because we were in downtown Austin? One of my friends speculated that it was because they had a University of Texas game yesterday and they needed ice for tailgate parties. Really!? Seriously?' There is no empirical evidence supporting this assertion. If that was case, why could they not know the schedule. Well, I ended up buying ice at a higher price from a gasoline station...don't remember the name. Am I raging about the difficulty of finding ice? Nope! In retrospect, it is rather humorous that so many places were out of ice simultaneously. If all of the ice went to fun pursuits, I'm good with the icecapades (case of the missing ice). Lesson learned: Buy ice in my neighborhood before heading downtown Austin.

Ok so apparently there are two pages for this location. This…read moreone which is from when the old store was still in existence and a new one someone created after the renovation. Apparently, not realizing this page already existed. Anyway, covering all my bases and doing a review here as well. Note: I've also suggested an edit for the duplicate businesses. Ok now that is out of the way. Review time: I really love this location so much. The store is huge with wide aisles making it easy to navigate compared to the smaller stores. Even if it's crazy busy on a Sunday afternoon you can still get to the items you need with ease. The store is still very clean and of course modern since the rebuild. Employees are friendly. The shelves are stocked fully 99.999% of the time. I live extremely close to the East 7th Street store (5 min away) and opt for this location time and time again.

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Second Street Market

3.3(6 reviews)

0.8 mi•Downtown

I live nearby and I go here every few days. The place suffers a bit from being downtown (higher…read moreprices and unkempt people outside) but on the whole they do fairly well. Contrary to another review, they usually have fresh fruit on hand; bananas in a basket and prepared fruit cups. They have a fair selection of beer, wine, soft drinks and coffees. They have sandwiches and other prepared food (e.g. giant $4 burritos) in the cooler. One time I had to ask for toilet paper and the guy brought it out from the back room. I suppose it took up too much space on the shelf. This is the alternative to Royal Blue, which has even higher prices, although Royal Blue makes some food in-house. On the whole, I prefer Second Street because Royal Blue has a weird vibe and some weird brands and this place is a regular store.

I frequented this store during my trip to Austin due to its location. It was in close proximity to…read moreboth my hotel and the Austin Convention Center, and without a car sometimes it was just easier to walk down the street instead of Lyft to a store or restaurant. Honestly unremarkable. An independent convenience store that knows it can charge more because of where it is. The staff were friendly enough, but the stock was kind of limited. That might be due to so many people being in town that week but they seemed to run out of drinks fairly quickly. It's also no fault of the store but it's worth mentioning right in front of their doors seems to be a popular hangout for Austin's homeless. I don't think we managed a single visit here without being asked for change. If you need a quick snack they are in a great location, just don't expect an overly pleasant visit.

2.0 mi•West Campus, University of Texas

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Orange Market 2

2.9(8 reviews)

Got Everything you need. Great Service. Free Coffee…read moreeveryday. Best Store in West Campus!

Just called to see about hiring opportunities and the guy sounded drunk and said they were all full…read moreand he'd give me a call back without taking any of my info and hung up.

0.7 mi•2nd Street District, Warehouse District, Downtown

Energy Drinks and Juice section

Great selection of Frozen Foods and Ice Cream

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Great Beer Selection

Royal Blue Grocery

4.2(129 reviews)

Royal Blue Grocery was the perfect stop for breakfast during my time in Austin. I was immediately…read moreimpressed 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.

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

3.9 mi•Oltorf/East Riverside

Sitting area

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Fancy Pringles

JD'S Supermarket

4.8(4 reviews)

I have been waited for this supermarket to open foe months and finally it had its grand opening…read morethis week. I found some produce products that were more of a bargain than at the larger supermarket down the street. One thing that I had been waiting for was to try their breakfast tacos which were absolutely divine. Whilst waiting for my tacos, I was checking out the menu and their lite snack offerings for lunch and dinner. Believe me, I'll be back!

This grocery store adds to the beauty of Riverside. This morning I came in for a pastry. I decided…read moreon a cinnamon roll that was generously coated with icing and nice and soft in the middle. There was even a hint of gooieness that you want from a cinnamon roll. For a dollar and some change it's a great size! As I noticed other people gathering around the hot food line, I couldn't help but decide on getting a plate. I picked up the ranchero bisteak and chicken Tinga and for my two sides, I decided on the plantains and nopales. Both of the meats I decided on were extremely delicious in flavor and the beef was exceptionally tender. I got red and green salsa and it appears that the red salsa is a tad bit creamy, which is not something I've had many times before. It was unique and extremely tasty. As for the green salsa, I have yet to try, but I am sure it won't disappoint. I do want to give this place praise because I have passed it up before, but it is not a place to be looked over. There's so many other goodies in here that you won't find at a regular grocery store so it's definitely worth coming inside and checking out especially if you just want something to do. The people were so nice exceptional customer service. There is seating if you want to eat inside and they were playing good music. I almost forgot to mention how exceptional the sides were. Often times people mess up nopales, but these were delicious.

Breakfast beef tacos

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2 meat plate with two sides and your choice of tortilla

Royal Blue Grocery - Rainey St

3.8(56 reviews)

1.0 mi

•$$$

Based on the look and the location, I expected this to be a really bougie and boutique grocery…read morestore with high prices and limited items. That's true. It's cute and they have some pastries, cookies, and snacks as well as sandwiches you can order and snacks/drinks but this isn't going to be a legit grocery store for anyone. It was good for drinks and snacks to go for our room at Natiivo.

I go too many of the Royal Blue locations and this one on Rainey is the best of the best... they…read morehave an excellent selection of food and their Deli/Sandwich area as well as their coffee area is the best of that chain.

Front Door / Entrance

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Inside Store

Royal Blue Grocery - Congress Ave

4.2(188 reviews)

1.0 mi•Downtown

Needed to grab a few necessities while downtown and this was the closest spot to grab what I…read moreneeded. RBGs are a bit of an upscale shop with higher end options on everyday necessities. They also feature a solid coffee menu and sandwiches from what I saw. They have a few stools to enjoy your coffee (or food) and that was nice and refreshing. I was really impressed by the organization of the store and how easy everything was to find. Prices seemed fair for what they sold and you can tell a few locals who frequent the shop have a great rapport with the staff. It's a neat a little worth checking out especially when you're in need of a few items.

I was downtown yesterday so I stopped here to grab a sandwich and oh my gosh was it good. I got the…read moreItalian which was on fresh focaccia bread from a local bakery. It has delicious pesto, mozzarella, prosciutto, and some thinly sliced tomatoes. So good and the manager was so cool and friendly. The store itself has lots of snacks and drinks. They also have a nice coffee shop along with the deli that I will have to try another time. Super cute and cool place!

1.3 mi•Travis Heights, SoCo (S. Congress Ave.), 78704 (South Austin)

Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwich

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RBG "Migas w/ Avocado" breakfast taco. The gentle giant!

River City Market

4.0(104 reviews)

Be aware -- hard pass…read more Their items are often mislabeled, and they would not honor the price shown on the shelf label. It was a frustrating experience and not worth the hassle. Fortunately, there's a 7-Eleven just around the corner.

If you're a woman please avoid this business. Cashier was incredibly unnerving and kept adjusting…read morehis lower region while making my iced coffee. His parting remarks were "you're my best friend." I poured out my drink and left.

The Spot On!

Beer selection.....

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Zach T.

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4 years ago

This is a true neighborhood market. All employees are kind in their service, keep the space clean, and the owner makes a point to notice what products customers like - even asking us to let them know if we want more of something so he can get it ordered and on the shelves. They offer local food and drinks, and everyday household products of various preferences. read more

Carter N.

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4 years ago

They have an exceptional beer and wine collection. The staff is very nice and friendly. They help you out with anything. Very clean store love the murals outside. read more

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