Booze Heaven. Really high-dollar wine and scotch aside, if Red X doesn't have it, you probably don't need to drink it. Yard beer, craft beer, 31 flavors of vodka, and every obtuse liqueur and aperitif you've never heard of, it's all here at prices that beat just about everywhere else. And they DO have a lot of wine and scotch, just not the $300/bottle variety. But I'm over that phase. The staff are great-pretty knowledgeable, and are happy to order something for you if it's available. Their beer selection is the best-I've been told by other retailers that a couple of my favorites are in very limited supply or just not available. Red X has 'em both. Now what to say about the rest of Red X...it's a wacky mix of low-end grocery store (I just mean not fancy), smoke shop, dollar store, and, wait for it... kitsch museum! Yep, carnival mirrors, cigar store Indians, a Cow Parade cow, and thousands of bells! Because of Riverside's low cigarette tax, Red X draws a diverse crowd from all over, so it can make for a great people-watching experience as well! read more

Okay, yes I live in Texas, and yes that is where my heart is, but hot damn! This place blows Specs out of the water (yes, even the downtown location). But, those of you that do not know about Specs, no worries. Going to Red X will meet all of your needs and then some! Red X has been in Riverside since way before I could even think about drinking! They have a complete deli, smoke shop, grocery, a small hardware area, and even a great selection of Dickies...now what more could you want!?!?!? The prices are decent. Check out the website for special releases of limited edition alcohols including local brews. I have never had a bad experience with the service or staff. They are not the rosy cheeked happy faces you may think you are gonna see, but they will ring you up. The patrons can be a little...well, different. If you need a key made, some Moet champagne, and the newest style of Dickies coveralls...you have found your place! read more

So, I've lived in Kansas City most of my life with a decade or so spent on the east coast, and had never heard of Red X. I know! Apparently this was something akin to the apocalypse. So I hopped in the car with my mother, who started telling me stories of Red X from her younger days, and headed to Riverside. Walking in, I ran into a man missing his front teeth and later thought that just about summed up the whole experience. I saw a fairly large grocery section but didn't wander around over there. I was on a mission for alcohol. Cheap wine and liquor and a huge selection. If you're looking for an obscure liquor/beer/wine, I would start here. The best way to describe the rest of the merchandise here is that a neighborhood garage sale vomited all over the place. It seems like a never-know-what-you're-gonna-find type of place. I'll definitely head here for my liquor, especially since there aren't really any good full liquor stores downtown and this is fairly close. Will I go to Red X in search of some flip flops and a bag of chips, though? Probably not. read more

It's a cheap fine selections of sins i.e. tobacco and liquor ! It's a small produce section ! It's a cheap dollar area ! It's a bunch of cheap stuff that I don't need ! It's Red X. I love it. Entertainment in the form of " I can't believe someone would buy this and cheap good liquor all in one place. With fried chicken right when you walk in. This place has everything, and I love it. read more

Remember the Food & Stuff store from Parks & rec? That's exactly what red x is. A grocery store with stuff. Need a soda and a giant Native American statue? Red x is for you. Need eggs and a water gun? Red x is for you. This place is not classy and totally crazy but worth the visit if you are in the area. There's a great liquor & wine section too. read more

Everything is cheaper at Red X. From the alcohol to the groceries. Love it! Definitely a KC staple

Red-X is a good find. Lots of alcohol choices, cheap 'throwaway' items, that no matter how much you spend on them, turn into trash about the same amount time later. Might as well pay a few bucks instead of ten. I can get one of my favorite alcohols here at about half the price of my area liquor stores, so if I'm in the area already, I try to stop by. read more

This place is the definition of whack. The fact that people love this place so much makes me worry about the state of humanity. So much weird random crap, and creepy staff. This is a huge building full of more useless junk than groceries and alcohol. And they have a showcase with human teeth in it...I couldn't tell if they were selling them or just advertising their whack-ness. I do have to say, though, that this is a decent place for alcohol, though they didn't have a couple of the items I was looking for, including a top shelf tequila and a pretty standard flavor of brandy. And, creepy staff dude aside, I have to say that my 4 handles of top shelf liquor and 5 small shot bottles came out to be less than 80 bucks. That's insane! And I like! Other than that, though, this place is basically useless...If you're going there for a quick in and out, you should be fine...but this is like a gas station quick mart on steroids... just WEIRD. If I'm ever in KC again, I might head there to stock up on booze, but I would NEVER enter that building again for anything else. read more

Two words: Liberty Bell. This place has everything. I can get souvenirs from my Kansas City trip, alcohol and party supplies for the family reunion, fresh produce, cigars and bingo prizes! It's a must visit. read more

Riverside Red X - Grocery Near Me - Riverside, Missouri

I only came here for a lottery ticket but found the entire crazy red neck atmosphere,quite fun. I had to laugh and smile the whole time. I thought I had been dropped into a movie set. I bought sparklers, too, in the giant outside tent! read more

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The Great Flood of 1993 almost wiped Red X out. It's a shame Old Man River couldn't finish the job. What's left and been rebuilt is a far cry from what it used to be, and what's left is nothing more than an overglorified lottery place that sells some halfway decent fireworks. Back in the day Red X was a place you had to experience at least once. But after the man who built it died and his extensive collections of things were sold, this place lost it's soul. Yeah, you can get a halfway decent bottle of wine here but you can find the same thing elsewhere for less. And while the news crews will send someone down here to cover lottery madness when a jackpot gets high, it's important to remember you can buy winning lottery tickets at the Quiktrip just up the street. In short this place is built on hype, resting on it's laurels, and as I said at the start of the review the river should have swept this place away. It's not worth the time to take the ramps off Highway 9 to go look. Keep on driving. 2 stars: 1 because the liquor selection is meh, 1 for fireworks that can't be bought in Kansas City which is just down the road. read more

Red-X is one of those places that has to be seen to be believed. I think last time we went, we bought some random nails and screws, some groceries, an expensive bottle of scotch, some paper goods - and if we had wanted to, we could have also purchased some bib overalls, maybe a stuffed deer head or two, and a case of fancy wine. They seemingly have everything and it's a weird demographic mix in there that is also fun to observe! read more

After about 20 years I recently returned to Red X and unfortunately, the best I can say now is that it's easily avoidable. Minimal groceries with no price breaks. The liquor area, (like the rest of the store), is a disorganized mess with unimpressive price points. Jody's comment "not as eclectic" is understatement. The whole thing seems very temporary, empty and grungy, a waste of time and gas. read more

I got a Liberty Bell (just kidding, it's more of a mini replica), a case of wine, Guys (really...they still make these?) potato chips and a $1 fly swatter that is electric. The only issue I have had with any of these purchases is that when you actually swat the fly it dislodges that batteries and the electric part of the fly swatter doesn't work...hence the fact that it was $1. Overall, an incredibly interesting Saturday afternoon road trip. I've spent so much more for so much less. I'm a fan. read more

Filthy store. Horribly disorganized. Prices are significantly higher here vs. corporately owned competition up the street! Stay away!

Watch out for the lottery women. They like to steal your money and say you didn't win anything. Never going there again to cash in my scratchers. read more

I utilized the TheRedx services a few years ago and got a lot of inaccurate data so decided go with Landvoice and have been really happy. Since keeping business costs down is always a concern, when redx had a promotion at the end of year, they told me that the quality of the leads is as good or better than Landvoice - NOT SO. I tried to get credit toward another REDX program since they would not refund me the money I paid. The customer service person just gave me the run-around for over an hour and then hung up on me. The red x may be a good program for newby agents... I would not recommed for high producing agents that need results read more

Always like going to that store when I'm in Kansas. From antiques to zebra cakes that store has it at a decent price.

Imagine, if you will, a huge tornado tearing over the rural midwest landscape. Directly in the path of this massive storm lies a placid, sleepy town. Suddenly, the tornado rips through the towns' buisness district! It tears the local Wal-Mart off it's foundations and carries it away! Next, it targets the liquor store next door, and then an antique mall! Finally, the grocery store down the street is swept away! Mass panic! But.... somewhere in the whirling mass of flying buildings, a miracle occurs. All 4 buildings are mashed together, combined with heavenly design. The new, combined building is plopped down gently outside of town, and the storm subsides. That, ladies and gentelmen, is essentialy what Red-X is. (Red-X creation story may or may not resemble reality.) They have everything you'd want there, and more! You can buy fried chicken, a 50-foot garden hose, a t-shirt of last years' daytona race, and a fine bottle of 30-year old port... all at the same time! Plus, once a month, they have a huge, F R E E wine tasting there. You just can't beat that with a stick! Yes, Virginia. X really does mark the spot. read more

Listen. Where on earth can you go to a wine tasting (once a month, that is free and has cheese and crackers and interesting booze to taste), a dollar store, get a key made, buy your groceries and then visit a humidor before you buy some of Wine Spectator's top rated wine at a price cheaper than most places in Kansas City? OH, and they are a registered seller of Dickie's, if you need any work gear. Yeah. ALL THAT. I mean, seriously, you can do everything here. I once asked the beer manager about a kind of hard to find Anheuser-Busch beer. His response, "if they distribute it anywhere in KC, we carry it." While I get this is not an obscure brand, that kind of sums up Red-X. They go out of their way to make sure they have a wide selection of sometimes hard-to-find items. Where is the first place I found Skinny Girl Margaritas in KC? Yup (and they're still cheaper than anyplace I've been, including Sam's). Bonus: their fun cheeses right by the cash registers. Now, this is not a fancy-schmancy place. Which adds to its charm. I just love a place where I can really buy anything under one roof. My sister describes it as a "lake-style grocery store." The one thing Red-X is missing from that description is live bait. But that might be because I just haven't asked. Also, make sure you have your id. Sounds like a no-brainer but if whether you're 17 or 67, they're going to card you AND anyone with you who might have forgotten their purse for a ride-a-long to the true general store. read more

I came here specifically for the craft beer. Being somewhat new to the area, I had to believe there was more than just Gomers and Berbiglia. Not knocking either of these places, I just felt Red X had a better selection of craft beer than any other liquor store I've been to in KC. Prices were roughly the same as previously mentioned liquor stores, but what will keep me coming back is the selection, friendliness of staff and knowledge of beer from one person in particular (Chris) that helped me out and took time to explain the difference between different brews. I will easily drive out here to patronize a store that cares about its customers. Love it!! read more

I'm so confused. It's like homeless people, disabled people, average people, people driving jaguars and porsches.....A massive liquor and..........hardware? selection. Oh and a bunch of antiques not for sale. This place is so random. There was like 800 people waiting in line for lottery tickets.....Guys buying cases of Natty light....Guys buying bottles of $100 scotch. This is by far the most random, diverse place I have ever been. Totally worth checking out. read more

Do most of my shopping there, but about to sop going there. They reduced the bread section, hardly any bread on the shelf. They can't or won't keep Vess tonic water in stock. Getting ready to close???? read more

This is the most random (and slightly trashy feeling) 'grocery' store on the northside. You can get food, tons of booze, cigars, and plenty o' bizarre stuff at the Red X. I find it's best to utilize their vast liquor selection. The best part of Red X is easily their free wine/booze tastings. These are fabulous- though the lines are hardly ever managed! If you don't want to be cut in front of, keep a tight proximity to whoever is directly before you in line. Either way, Red X gives out tons of free alcohol (mostly wine) along with cheese, olives, and finger food. You could easily have a little party at these events, but make sure you have a designed driver! Not only should you have one anyhow, but the Riverside police are well aware of these events and hang around Red X to catch the drunks that decide to go driving. read more

If Wal-Mart got any more redneck, it would be Red X. They have pretty much everything and at a good price. My only complaint is their food selection. They don't have much in the way of healthy/organic food. read more

I walked in Red X today for the first time and realized now where I need to be going for my odd ball liquor/beer/wine searches. First off, the location is a little odd to get to from the highway, but once you get past all the traffic circles, you'll see that big red X in the sky. When you go inside you immediately hit cashiers. This area is bright and clean looking. To the right is the produce that starts the grocery section. There were several things I needed, but not much variety. The rest of the food was the same. If you just want basics-basic brand, basic flavor, you will be good to go. However, if you need a specific brand or flavor (say Chipotle Tabasco instead of regular) you are probably out of luck. I did notice the grocery area seemed like the lighting was dim and it was a little dingy, but it got what I needed out of the way. There's a middle section of cigs and even a humidor. Past that is a HUGE selection of wine, beer, and liquor. You need a specific anything in these sections and you have a good chance to find it. I was looking for a specific peanut butter milk stout beer and they had it! Past the wine, I would describe it as a carny graveyard mixed with lottery tickets. Overalls, bells, I didn't stop here, but it looked like an antique store. A little bit farther are the home items...random items. For sale signs, plumbing items, tools, etc. This store is great if you need basic foods, crazy booze, or a one stop shop for the random things you may need. read more

This is one of the most interesting and unusual stores that I have ever been. They have hundreds of bells on display. Also, in case you might need some, they have human teeth and glass eyes too. In addition to hardware, alcohol and food. read more

I am only going to comment on the beer selection. Yes, it's worth noting that you can find fresh fried chicken, see a display of glass eyes and artificial teeth, and get very low carton prices on Newport cigarettes. As classy as Newports and chicken thighs are, I usually don't venture too far outside of the liquor. It's an amazing store. There's probably 30+ varieties of IPA alone. A half aisle of eccentric and random Belgian abbey ales and trappist ales. Beers from all over the region, the country, and the world. Nothing looked old and crust either. I look for a lot of unusual beers when I travel around town, just for some variety, and in most places you find that the stuff off the beaten path is faded, dust covered. I have to say that it seems like they turn over their inventory because most stuff looked pretty fresh. Either that or they dust. But considering the floor of the mens room was sticky with urine, I don't think they put too much value in things being clean. And don't think it's limited to high brow stuff either. Their malt liquor selection is pretty decent too. I have a job that pays more than minimum wage, and got my fill of corn beer after the nth keg in college, so I didn't look at it too close. But I think if you are a fan of the 7%+ abv for $2 or less a silo can, you will be happy too. I was never a fan of wines. It always seemed grape juice that someone let spoil. But I will say they have row after row after row of the stuff. I don't know anything about wine except that I don't like it, but there did seem to be a lot more than normal. I never talked to any of the staff, so no idea of they know anything about the beer they sell. But you can find anything on the internet with your phone anyway. They also have wine tastings on Saturdays right next to the false teeth display. I'm not kidding about this either. Just go there. read more

Hello. My name is Martha. I live in Clearview City, Ks. Red-X is according to Google Maps 36.6 miles via K-10 and I-35 or 45 minutes from our home. I have been shopping at Red-X for years. Coming and going unnoticed as Red-X has tons of customers, of course. But I always just went in and made my purchase (s) and then left like everyone else. Then today (Jan 31st, 2011) a very, embarressing, awkward situation arose whereby I needed assistance from the management. I approached management...Mr. Mike Boaz...and he came up with an out-of-the-box solution that was absolutely unrealistic.. (Especially in this day and age.) Mr. Boaz instantly, quickly and efficiently, with no fan-fare and NO thought of HIMSELF; totally resolved my awkward, embarressing situation. I was so relieved that I cried (tears of joy) all the way home. So what is the moral of the story? Forget the great prices, the great selection, the kind couterous employee's that work there day in and day out and treat me like gold; (for just a moment.) I always wondered why I was treated so well at Red-X by the employee's thru the years. Now I know why. Because it comes from the top down. From management to the employee's to the countless, nameless customers, like myself. What Mr. Boaz did personally, for his company Red-X was amazing. I am still in shock as I write this. So Red-X goes way beyond the stuff mentioned in the previous postings. (Great selection, prices, excellent employee's) etc. Red-X is successful because of Mr. Mike Boaz. No doubt in my mind. Thankyou Mr. Boaz. I am indeed in your debt. I will shop forever at Red-X just as I have in years past. More joyfully than before; if possible. God Bless Everyone at Red-X. Martha of Clearview City, Ks Almost forgot: THANKYOU MR. BOAZ!. read more

After leaving Gomer's in parkville, where i was ignored when i needed help, I went to Red X. Immediately, Ron offered me help on buying two bottles of wine for a dinner party. My husband then asked where the meat department was located. Ron, called over Chuck one of the butchers and he too offered us any help or assistance from their meat department. Maybe Red X is not fancy, but their staff is helpful and friendly. Thank you Ron and Chuck! read more

Extremely poor customer service. I have frequented this store for their liquor selection for over a year. I got a tip that Pappy Van Winkle would be coming this morning to stores in KC. So I went to wait for some at red-x when the doors opened at 6. Around 8:30 they told me that it hadn't shown up on the truck, but it would be here in the afternoon around 2. Anyways, I came back around 10:30 to wait at which point they told me it was actually on the first truck, but the owner decided to keep it for himself and not sell it to customers. Can't believe they just flat out lied to my face... Needless to say, I won't be doing ANY business with them in the future. read more

I visited your store yesterday to purchase ribeye steaks that were on sale. I noticed that there were none on the shelf and your employee "Chuck" in the meat department assisted me with bringing a few from the back for me to choose from and purchase. "Chuck's" attitude and friendliness absolutely made my day. He took my selection back and sliced them for me and weel, all I can say is i haven't had that level of customer service in a grocery store in several years and I felt like "Chuck" should be commended for his very helpful, friendly and polite attitude. Nowadays you just don't see that everyday. I will go out of my way to shop at this store for future needs. GOOD JOB CHUCK!! September 22, 2010 by Rick Collins in Kansas City, MO read more

I'm sorry, but I've been coming here since I was young. What happened here is unacceptable and highly unprofessional. Profiling and discrimination towards loyal customers is absolutely a no-go for me. I will miss the ambiance of the store, and the decent prices, but common sense and humanity does not show its face here. Also, their cigar selection is good - but the cigars are always stale. Thanks, The disgruntled and (beyond) offended no-longer customer. read more

Ahhhh! How can you not love this place? Our fam simply calls it "the X." There is not a place like it anywhere near KC. It's eclectic as hell (saw someone post about missing teeth...yep) but believe you me it's one of the best "experiences" you'll have if you're looking for an experience at all! Everyone already talked about it being the go-to place for your libations needs and that is true. I usually buy my alcohol/wine/beer here, its probably the best price in town and you can't get a better selection ANYWHERE! I've tried looking for Limoncello at about 3 other places, I haven't been over to "the X" yet to see, but I know they'll have it. There is even a large section just for kids stuff and they sell Melissa & Doug toys which are FABULOUS toys, just for the record. I would keep going on, but truthfully it's seems it's all been said. Go to "the X!!" If nothing else, at least you can say you've been! A visit to the Red X is basically the definitive rite of passage in being a true Kansas Citian! read more

I just moved to KC area back in September,I was looking for a liquor or beer depot with reasonable prices, asked around and heard about the Red-X,so i went to check it out.Oh man was I amazed you can anything you want there,Food,drink,hardware,cigars,lottery tickets,you name it.And the place is also a museum of sorts,antiques,collections,etc. I spent at least a few hours on my first visit. Every time I go now I give myself plenty of time to look around,it's always an adventure! read more

I LOVE Red X...not because of the sales, but because of all the "intersting" sights inside the store!!:) Some of the people that shop at Red X are some of the oddest folks I've ever seen in my life! I saw a guy in overalls walking into the store barefoot and shopping! I also saw a man bent over, pushing a shopping cart w/ half his butt hanging out! LOL!! I never buy packaged or fresh meats there, but would get frozen stuff, packaged cheeses, water, soda & stuff like that. They have extensive liquor and cigar departments, and that whole dollar section is "interesting" too! Lots of dust covered items, but there are some good finds back there too:) read more

One of the few grocery stores I don't mind going to!! Great selection from alcohol to cigarettes. They also have great deals on meat. Can't leave out the deli and there frog legs read more

I wouldn't pay a penny to walk into this place. I called prior to going and spoke to Greg who is rude, hateful, condescending, beligerent... I think not. He needs a lesson on customer service....but a customer I will not be. Riverside needs to rethink their selection of their managers. read more

Shopped at Red X for 26 years, recently moved back to the area, shopping there again. There is something to be said when your employees stay with you for a long time, when we moved back I thought it would have new people, yes, there were newbies, but a lot of the older employees are still there. They remembered us and asked where we had been. It's nice to be important to a business, be treated well. We will be faithful shoppers. read more

I grew up in Riverside with Red X, so I know a little about the store. I have absolutely no idea why a few of my family members and people that I know do their grocery shopping there. Maybe because it is handy for them. First of all, you better hang on to your cart because the nasty floors are so warped that your cart rolls away from you. Their meat is nothing but disgusting and many times is half rotten displayed on the shelves. Bought a roast there one time, cooked it in a pressure cooker which makes any cut of beef tender, and this roast was so tough that I threw it in the trash. They are higher priced than other stores, but they do have good sale prices. Watch out for the sale prices though, because the bag of lettuce that was on sale was half rotten. Watch the expiration dates on food, because they certainly do not watch them. As far as liquor prices, all I know is that I can get beer cheaper at Wal-Mart and Red X will not price match. There are Smoke Shops that are just as cheap on cigarettes as Red X. So that is not a plus anymore. On a good note, if you don't feel like combing your hair, putting on makeup (women) or don't want to get dressed and wear your PJ's, this would be the place to go because nobody would even notice. If you like to people watch, this is definitely the place to go. The Champs chicken is good as long as you get there early for lunch as soon as they put it out. They let it sit all day and it is not fit to eat later in the day. Along with the tough roast that I threw away, I have also thrown Champs chicken livers away that had sat way too long. Was not fit to eat. They also do not clean their chicken gizzards. The nasty green hard skin is still on them. I have been in that store at 8am and they are already putting out their deli side items. Wonder how tasty those would be at noon? I have also encountered some of the most rude people working the cigarette counter and some of the strangest cashiers telling me all their problems when checking out my very few items. The only reason I ever go to Red X is for certain sale items (if not expired dates) and because it is close to where I live to buy a key, a nail, a screw, or an item that I do not want to drive far to get. read more