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Bandera General Store

4.2 (12 reviews)

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Cool variety of jams and butters
Lisa K.

What a cool store!! We didn't even get to look at everything because it was a hot day and even in the store it was hot. Once the weather cools we will go back! But.. to start off.. walk in the door and they have a counter you can sit to enjoy some of their delicious ice cream. We got a scoop of blackberry cobbler. They have everything from the old fashion wooden rubber band guns to Coon hats. Boots, shirts, jewelry and all kinds of cool toys. Books, knifes, shot glasses, pretty much any little trinket you could want. They also have local salsas and jams, seasons and nut butters to sample. The young lady working was very sweet. Very welcoming. Plan to go back when we arent overheating

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Joe Q.

We stopped for the ice cream and was a treat! Lots to choose from banana splits to sundes or maybe a nice scoop of rockyroad. The ice cream is good quality and the staff is friendly. Souvenirs and candy treats can be found through the store. Historic building built over 100 years ago and used to be the Old Cox Dance Hall. Original floors and ceilings gives that old time rustic feel. Great spot on a hot day to cool your heals and enjoy some treats. Stop by Bandara the Cowboys capital of the world and see the shops on main and the historic places and stop by the Bandara General Store.

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Mark N. T.

Many websites say" Bendera General Store is an icon of the world capital of the cowboys". I just stopped by. Luckily, I found one parking spot in front of the store. I went inside. I saw a lot of souvenirs that were super expensive. I was thinking about the ice cream. It was $8. If I could go to a Dollar General store, the ice cream is $1! LOL. I just took a selfie here! Thank you.

Ice cream parlor
Nancy C.

Suggested to us by the Sugar and Spice Ranch, I would not have even thought of stopping. You can't not come to Bandera and skip this gift shop. They have everything when it comes to souvenirs. Plus the old fashioned ice cream parlor is a big plus. We loved it on this very hot afternoon!

A real nice old store
Lisa C.

Fun little tourist trap with all the usual goodies one finds at a Texas souvenir shop. The thing we liked best and what we ended up getting were the walking sticks. Hub got a nice one of local wood. I got one that was turned on a lathe. Come to find out, it was from the owner's private collection. He got it in London. He had the full story on it. I loved visiting with him and talking about the store. Take some time to drop in and chat. It's a good time.

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Charming destination worth exploring, featuring truly unique and one-of-a-kind items!

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“The store has great gift items to buy as well as cowboy boots, cowboy hats, and they even have a bluebell ice cream shop.”

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3.5(47 reviews)
40.7 mi•Downtown
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Overpriced like everything else on the riverwalk but oddly entertaining. I've never actually been…read moreto a touristy CVS, so I can't really complain based on location and the amusement factor. Obviously there's no actual pharmacy here since it's on the river level with no access to street parking. It's not even your standard CVS. Sure, they have the basics like snacks, cosmetics, etc, but what tickled me were the ducky plushies in cowboy and beaver hats. There are also post cards and $20 phone chargers, one of which I needed since I accidentally left mine at the hotel. Would I come here to buy anything otherwise? Probably not, but it was certainly worth checking out. And the cashier was also very nice. She did ask if I have a phone number with CVS (I haven't for several years now. I wonder if they ever actually close those years old inactive accounts). She also allowed me to simply use the reusable bag from the Alamo we already had with us to save the trouble. Oh and an entire aisle dedicated to Texas and San Antonio. It was a fun time. Also, the shelves could probably stand to be wiped down more. Lots of dust. And what's this? No kitty cats to greet me? Now I'm sad. :( I'd come back just to see them, and they're good for keeping rodents away. So for the cat haters out there, bear in mind they're smarter than many give them credit for as they hunt mice and birds to keep the river walk free of infestations.

The younger lady with the red hair was rude. Customer service is definitely at an all-time low. A…read moresimple "Hello, good morning, how are you?" would have gone a long way. Instead, she just looked at me, I told her what I wanted, and that was it. If you're that tired or unhappy to be there, maybe call out. A little kindness and professionalism make a big difference.

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