Hobby Lobby is one of those comfort shopping experiences that cater to a plethora of different needs and interests. Living in Kyle I would have to venture San Marcos or South Austin to pick up various supplies or home improvements that I was craving. So, one can surmise my enthusiasm when I saw land being cleared and a "coming soon" sign for Hobby Lobby just 2 miles from my home. Fast forward to Aug of 2023 when the store opened.
Walking in a week after the doors were unlocked for the general public, the experience is almost exactly similar to all other Hobby Lobby's; the space wide open yet filled with shelves of knick-knacks, art supplies, nostalgic themed items and many other items. As soon as I walked in, I could feel the warmth from the employees as no less than two ladies greeted me with "welcome to Hobby Lobby, let me know if you need anything." It's warming to my soul to see an establishment make an effort with authentic pleasantries of a bygone age.
While my focus was on acrylic paints my curiosity got the best of me so I "moseyed around" checking out products that I might have missed the last time I was in one of their sister facilities. The isles were well stocked, logically laid out and thoughtfully displayed, playing on the casual shoppers innate impulse shopping with "Oh I might need that one day" mentality. Therein lies my personal weakness as I headed back to the front to grab a cart to load up with items, I really didn't need but I could justify in my mind.
I could drag the review out but, it's Hobby Lobby and you know what you're getting. Clean and safe stores with all sorts of items, friendly cashiers and a quick checkout experience. Let me repeat that, as the store filled up, cashiers materialized out of no where to work extra registers and keep internal traffic moving. I'll end my review with I've never had a bad experience at any of the stores and this one seemed even better than an already high standard. Stop on by and take some time to relax and walk around a little and enjoy life while shopping. read more