If you haven't made it over to the Royal Tomato yet, wait no longer. Locally grown organic…read moreproduce, an impressive international foods selection, and great prepared meals that rotate daily. Not to mention a fine variety of everything else, from cleaning supplies, to local meats, to spices, to, what's this, apricot paste? Fantastic. I was so delighted to find out about this place, and sorry it took so long to discover it. That said, in the midst of this pandemic, after months of sitting outside the chaos of the Bastrop HEB for its mediocre curbside offerings, this experience was like a vacation! We picked up lots of produce, but also tried the prepared meals. My husband had the Korean pulled pork with kimchi, which was fantastic, and I had the ravioli with pesto, pine nuts, and fresh local tomatoes. I'm not the biggest fan of pasta in general, but this was so very good. I can't wait for another, before tomato season is through. Thank you, Royal Tomato! The weight of this year's day to day got a little lighter.

I love royal tomato. I've always wanted a little farmers market in Smithville. The owner is very…read morenice and helpful. She constantly keeps an assortment of fresh produce, meats, cheeses and different pantry items. I love the oyster mushroom she gets. Those are fantastic.

This is a decent sized grocery store. Everything was clean and easy to find. The bathrooms tho…read morecould use some cleaning. Parking was a bit hard but I think that was because of a local parade down the way.

Really nice spot. I haven't seen one in a while. I think it's one in Giddings as well, but it's a…read morereally good location, a friendly atmosphere, and good country folks. Definitely impress with the staff and variety choices of food. I'm glad I got to experience this. Hopefully, one day, I can come back, just more of passing thru.

New and improved. Recently got a makeover and is continually making changes…read more Service is friendly and there is always someone at checkout to help navigate towards the shortest, quickest line. Everything you would expect from HEB... Plus!

Always a pleasant experience shopping at this HEB. The employees are always friendly, the shelves…read moreare always stocked, store is clean. We enjoy doing our weekly grocery shopping here. My favorite cashier is Jackie, she's the sweetest girl ever! Anytime I see her working the cashier I go to her line for a quick and easy check out.

Absolutely fabulous market. Has everything one could possibly need. Gorgeous meat and cheese…read moreselection offerings from local farms. Great wines and fabulous people. Definitely go there for a visit.

Step inside to a menagerie of awesome finds. We were greeted by 2 nice women. The butcher in the…read moreback was so accommodating. If you are looking for anything from pasta to steak to dessert ... you can find it here! Stop but for a look !!!!!!

Solid old fashioned home town grocery store. Fresh house made sausage, Czech noodles, and chicken…read moresalad. We enjoyed strolling up and down the aisles checking out some of the unique and rare finds.

This is a a small grocer near the center of Shiner. Being from out of town, this reminds me of the…read moreold school markets that used to be in larger towns. It's a shame that these places are so sparse these days. This place is an another great example of the quaintness of Shiner. Definitely a good option if you don't feel like trekking to Gonzales for one of the larger options.

Walked IN and all I can say is WOW! I got a really authentic Texan experience which I'll cherish…read more Tried BIG RED for the first time and yummy! It tasted like bubble gum a little bit but I liked it! And the ice cream sandwich, cookies and cream style from blue bell inc. mm mmm MMMM SO GOOD :D I live far from here so I'll never be able to return :(

Took a trip out to Bastrop and this shop is cute. They have great protein bars and I got a water…read morebut will come back for a coffee next time I'm in the area.

Well, it's better than Bastrop. But you can't even get sliced cheese from the deli at 10:15 am…read more HEB needs competition in these parts!!! Two stars for the ability to park AND get a cart in under an hour. Bastrop HEB really has set the bar low on those requirements. I guess we're back to driving 3 hours round trip for grocery shopping in Georgetown... where they have competition, multiple stores, and I've never been told, "Sorry. We're cleaning the machine. After being open for FOUR hours? Either you need to have two machines in rotation or... do this before/after the deli opens. Shocker to get prepared for the day BEFORE the day starts.

I have been to a lot of different grocery stores in my time, and HEB is one that seems to be a…read moredecent one. I went to the one in La Grange, as it was pretty much the only true grocery store in the area (yeah, there is that other one attached to a big box store down the road, but it just isn't the same). Normally grocery stores have a certain layout, and while this store held somewhat true to that typical layout, the one thing it did not have was the standard dimensions. In this store the aisles are relatively short, but there are a bunch of them, which means that finding the right aisle for an item can be a bit tougher because of the way things are distributed through the store. You still have your various sections, like your meat department and your produce, though the deli was in a very odd spot at the front of the store with the access to it pointed away from the entrance to the store. I had to walk the whole way around the store before I was able to find the deli! The store is clean and decently lit, so finding what you need isn't a problem. Variety seemed to be there to some extent, though the deli didn't have any fried chicken which seemed odd to me... baked whole chickens, sure, but no deep fried chicken. Anyway, if you are looking for a grocery store in La Grange, I would say HEB is the place to go, and bypass that big box store down the road.

I've been told many times if you see a Buc-ee's you have to stop in, and that was sound advice…read more This is like the Disneyland of gas stations - if that can even be described as a thing. So many things happening in this place - people making fudge, candied nuts, all kinds of jerkee; a huge BBQ station where employees shout out every time they either make or sell a sandwich? All kinds of fun merchandise - from clothes to shoes, to toys - a full gift shoppe. Employees are amazing - engaged, kind, energetic - definitely seem to care about what they do. Management salaries are posted out front for hiring purposes - pay is real high which is great, but even better, seems like those managers are doing a great job leading employees for that $$$ So, if you ever see a Buc-ee's I recommend you go in and see it - it's pretty hard to explain but it is quite something.

Visiting friends in Austin, they told me my trip wouldn't be complete without a stop at Buc-ee's…read more Naturally, I asked them to describe it. Their explanation? "It's a BIG gas station that sells EVERYTHING." And if I was lucky, I might even see Buc-ee in the flesh. Lmao. I'm always down to try something new, so off we went. To say I was overwhelmed is an understatement. First of all, this is not just a gas station it's a full-blown destination! Lol. I've never seen so many gas pumps in my life! Then you walk inside and it's absolute sensory overload in the best way possible. There's a whole brisket situation happening, fresh-made tortillas, a gazillion candies and snacks, fresh fudge, corn pops, an entire wall of jerky, and yes... a Buc-ee's clothing line. Ahahahhaha. Hoodies, pajamas, mugs, seriously, the beaver is everywhere!!! This place is massive! Like Costco massive. Lol. But the true star of the show was the Buc-ee mascot himself because I was lucky enough to meet him and get a photo-op. Iconic! That alone made the stop worth it! I walked out with several snacks and zero regrets. If you're visiting Texas for the first time, it's a must-stop experience. I was genuinely entertained which is not a feeling I normally associate with walking into a regular gas station in California. Lol.

Wonderful place great steaks, sausage and meat packages. Close to the lake for those pop up…read morecookouts.

Great meat , great service, great little country store. Gotta try the jerky and summer sausage.read more