Jack's Market is the go-to grocery store with most of the locals in La Jara, CO…read more My first visit ever was on 9/3/2023. While I wasn't blown away by this smallish place, it was a nice store. Not bizarrely expensive. Here's a few items we bought: - Butter pecan ice cream tub $4.59 - Russet potatoes (3-lbs) $1.99 - Bbq sauce $1.59 The lady who checked us out was friendly and funny. Large, "seedless" watermelons were on sale $4.98 each. They and the rest of the produce looked decent. I was able to slake my thirst that warm afternoon with some good bottles sweet tea out of Amarillo, TX, called Panhandle Pure ($1.09). Western Union is available here. There used to be a lady who would sell her homemade tamales here out of her car. I sure wish she would come back!

Overall I was pleasantly surprised to find Jack's, seeing as I'd completely -- with the exception…read moreof one package of strawberries -- forgotten to pack any of the groceries we bought for the camping trip. I couldn't explain it, I think I had my priorities totally wrong (or right, depending on your perspective), because I packed every last can of beer in the house. Food? Who needed food? As a general note, the little town of Antonito is located somewhere in the middle of nowhere, and Jack's is the best or only grocery store, anywhere. What we discovered: - A decent selection of produce - The occasional organic option, like milk and butter - Friendly and slightly spooky employees - More beer, and other adult drinks, there's a connected liquor store - Hunting and fishing licenses and gear - Firewood, nature's beer buddy - A public restroom (campers, rejoice!) - DVD rentals, because of course - Chile roasting, yes, it was Labor Day weekend Also, there's a "Nite Club" across the street. Someday, I want to spend a nite there.

My significant other hates shopping, but this City Market made it pretty easy on him…read more Granted we were there at around 7PM on 10/26/2023. I've been here before, and the customer service has been good each go-round. The store is fairly organized and clean. I noticed some great deals on their Kroger branded items. They eased the inflation-induced budget a little. Not much, but a little. At night I noticed the lighting in the parking lot was okay. Could be brighter, but overall it seems to be a safe area. I like grocery shopping here far more than other places in Alamosa. Bring your own bags or gripe about being charged for plastic. Your choice.

For a Tuesday lunch, I bought the deli "Chester's Chicken chicken wing meal." Potatoes wedges and…read morebroccoli salad were chosen as sides. Those wings were worse than low-quality cafeteria offering. They felt inadequately cooked and like yesterday's leftover. But the most telling consequence? I was forced to use the bathroom twice (night and morning) to rid myself of the foul food.

Mark also owns the Red Rock Deli in ABQ. (serving up delicious food in a sit down setting and…read moregroceries for your Polish Picnics). Today, he was in residence in Blanca, at his general store. We shared lots of amusing stories and travel info. He is a a great host, with a lovely sense of humor and we got on like old friends. The store has everything you need grocery wise, including the bonus of lots of Polish & East European items: eg. cherrys for your Manhattans and sausage sandwiches for your mountain climbing. There is also an excellent wine and European beer selection. We departed with Pierogies for our dinner and a bottle of Sam Smith's Chocolate Stout. Check out the blackboard outside for Marks Muffin of the Day. And Mr. Guy Fieri is also a fan. In short, you just don't expect such a cosmopolitan selection in the midst of a small town/village in S. Colorado - wonderful! See you in Montenegro or Slovenia Mark for our twilight years!

Koo people that run it I love the food that they make so good u have get there early cause they run…read moreout

Chief Liquor is a fantastic adult beverage store in Alamosa, CO…read more They offer a wide variety of liquor, some wines, and beer, but not so much in the snacks department -- just pretzels & jerky. The one-way streets in the area are a bit funky, but manageable. It's conveniently located across the street from Walgreens & Safeway, so what they don't have inside this place will most likely be available at the other two. There is ample parking out front or on the side. They even have a drive-thru. When my significant other and I stopped here on 6/7/2023, we met the friendliest cashier with a great personality. In such a short time, we learned about several of their usual customers -- they like to get there bright and early -- sometimes before this cashier does at 8AM! Lol.

It really is the BEST liquor store in town...they even have a drive-thru! Great selection of…read morealcohol and wine.

So this place aint called My sister's place no mo....but you can find it right on the highway next…read moreto the turn off to Great Sand Dunes. Prices are expensive...I think a chicken tender lunch meal was $15.99 ....any doubt about inflation and federal government spending ends there imho. Great people working there. Good menu Light on snacks but what they have is good. Coffee and baked goods are pretty dang good.

Great service! Friendly and helpful staff. Amazing food, great views, and a short drive for the…read morequality.

HUGE selection! They…read moreeven had "Omission" beer (a hard to find item in my experience) Super friendly / helpful staff Plenty of parking

The Polished Bean is a drive-thru cafe on Monte Vista, CO…read more My daughters and I wanted a little caffeine kick so I took the drive-thru. The speaker on June 28, 2024 was scratchy and cutting in and out. So the young lady at the window waves us up to her & probably said that much on the speaker too, but we'll never know. Lol. I requested an iced mocha latte ($5.97) since they were unable to do an iced coffee. It tasted delicious! Service was a bit slow for one drink, but super friendly. Cash gets you a slight discount, but cards are accepted too. Look for The Polished Edge building--it's a liquidation, stone, tile & flooring store. The Polished Bean is in the same building with the menus displayed on its southeast corner.

The breakfast burritos here are absolutely delicious and they have the best green chili! The…read moreservice is always very quick when we're in and it is a very cute, quaint place.

The lengthy title says it all: Sunshine Salvage Amish Discount Grocery & Country Store…read more In the middle of Monte Vista, CO lies this moderate looking store. There could be another sign or two advertising the place, however, Google Maps will lead you strait to it. A very nice Amish woman laughed at my cowboy's jokes and asked me if I was related to another local. To my knowledge, I am not! Lol. The parking lot was gravel with unmarked spaces. A sleepy dog with wavy yellowish-brown hair greeted us gently, but immeditely went back to snoozing. Inside the semi-dusty country store was a surprising amount of everything one could possibly need in a pinch: + dried beans and pastas + nuts and all the baking goods + pie filling + canned goods + household supplies + personal hygiene items + cold drinks and snacks + cat/dog commodities I picked up a jar of locally-made blackberry jam, apple cider vinegar, and drinks for the kids all for under $13. Keep in mind that items like dented canned goods and some smashed packaged items are sold with deep discounts. They do not sell much meat aside from the canned variety. I paid cash for our items, but they do accept plastic. I will definitely be here in the future. TIP The store is open daily except on Sunday 9AM-5PM. Also, their bakery is open only a few days of the week which we sadly missed out on.