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.

Hey, it's Trader Joe's, an international specialty grocery store chain with a quirky…read morehippie-influenced ethos, what's left for me to add? Well, this is probably the best TJ's in the Austin area due its size and variety of healthy, eco-friendly products, so if you've not yet had the pleasure to visit, here's why you should: 1. Yes, it's in downtown at Seaholm but you get 1 hour of free, validated, protected garage parking right outside the basement doors. When you come in the garage, go forward and loop around to the left side to reach the marked TJ spaces. In 2025, you validate by entering your license plate number in the Metropolis kiosk - it's a breeze. 2. Bring an insulated bag for frozen items. TJ's has an impressive selection of high quality frozen seafood and prepared meals, appetizers, sides, and desserts that you won't find anywhere else at these prices. Lately my favorites are the assorted dumplings and other dim sum fare. Oh, and get ready for some fun on the freezer aisle, where you'll be tempted by all manner of sweet treats stored at eye level above the freezers. 3. Seasonal, limited edition items. Early summer was lemon season with lemon pasta, lemon pesto, lemon body care, lemon candles, and so on. My most recent visit, it was strawberry everything: tiny pies, mochi, dry cereal, etc. At Christmas time, my friends go wild for the kringle pastry selection. There's always something that will only be around for a few days, so you feel like you've struck gold when you get there before it's all gone. 4. Seasonings and sauces. TJ's has some of the best spice blends and prepared sauces that will punch up your home cooked meals. I am obsessed with the crunchy chili onion oil and dry crunchy chili onion sprinkle shaker, living in anxiety that they will be retired. 5. The nicest people! Everyone working seems to have a PhD in customer service. I always leave with a smile on my face after dealing with the friendly checkout counter staff person. There's even more to love - fresh flowers! awesome skincare dupes! great produce & cheese! excellent low cost wines! - but you'll need to come in & experience it for yourself. Bring your reusable bags!

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.

This is probably one of the best HEB's that I have been to…read moreto. I love that they have a parking garage so if it's pouring down with rain, one doesn't get drenched trying to get one's vehicle with a basket load of groceries. On the ground floor, there is True Texas BBQ with ample seating. One can take the elevator or escalater up to the second floor to the supermarket. On the escalater, there is one side for you and the other side for your trolly of groceries. I have abandoned my neighborhood HEB and now patronize this one at 2400 S. Congress Ave.

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.

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.

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.

I chose the Chicken Caesar wrap and it was a solid choice. Excellent sandwich. Super friendly and…read morehelpful staff. Very clean and inviting space.

Staff is friendly but the shopping experience at Royal Blue is not only limited but very expensive…read moreconsidering that there's a nearby Target and Whole Foods that is somehow cheaper. It wins points for convenience but honestly that's about it. Coffee is eh too

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!

I absolutely love this place! It is a small market, where you can pick up a bottle of wine, some…read morebeer, some food... They host a variety of products from local businesses like sweet bread, baked treats, ready to go meals, tacos etc. I like to stop here before work to pick up fresh brewed Katz coffee and Taco Deli tacos (Freaking Vegan tacos are ). I don't stop every day, but the days I do, I am just in such a good mood. I like that they open early, because I am a teacher. The owner of this place is super friendly! Project Pollo, a vegan sandwich place, is also inside of this business.

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.