Best selection of alcoholic and NA drinks, the tastiest snacks and the friendliest people in Austin! I rely on Sunrise Mini Mart whenever I need to chill out, party down or just grab a bottle of wine for dinner. read more

Subash is great and personable. Already Knows what I want when I walk through the door lol. Highly Recommend this convenience store. They have quite a large collection of wine here too, 5 stars! read more

Amazing beer selection here. 2 walls of cold beers including singles and bombers. Friendly staff too. Once, the clerk swapped a newly released beer into my 6 pack so I could get a little sample. They carry standard corner store stuff too. Some of the snacks and ice cream are of the high end variety. read more

A lot more than meets the eye with a huge selection of craft beverages, bougie treats, and a friendly staff. I came in here bleary eyed after a morning workout for a canned coffee and was super impressed by the offerings, so much so that I've made a point to come back with friends to buy drinks for our weekend. read more

Pricing is average, but the wine selection is phenomenal, best you winery after the liquor stores close.

Wow... what a great mini mart! If you need it, they got it. From organic fancy chocolate to a unique cooking ingredient and most importantly... BEER. I came here because of the raving reviews about their beer selection. I was visiting Texas and wanted to get some good beers to take home to Pittsburgh. I hit the jackpot with this place and scored some great finds. I also found some delicious local kombucha which I really enjoyed. Highly recommend! read more

I was up north the other night for New Year's Eve when my friend and I realized we were really going to need some essentials to get through the night. She suggested that we go to Sunrise and I said ok, I know nothing about the northlands so lead me in that direction! When we pulled up I was like ... ok this looks like your typical citgo gas station ... nothing special from the outside at all. Then as I got closer to the door and could see a bit on the inside I quickly started realizing that I had pulled up to something pretty amazing. The sun definitely had risen ... this was like the Live Oak of South Austin, but for the Austinites of the northlands. Pretty much anything local you can get your hands on you can find in here, which makes it cool. Craft beers out the wazoo, fancy special drinks of all kinds, specialty popcorn made in atx, lavender soap, or organic chocolate of all flavors for your liking. This place was definitely a surprise to roll up on. The other thing that I could tell makes this place so special was the staff. My friend that took me here knew them by name and carried on a conversation with them about what they were doing for the holiday. They also discussed the beer that he had recommended to her on her last visit. I mean this was first class, friendly service. When I am back in the northlands of Austin I will always remember this unassuming, hidden gem. read more

Sunrise Mini Mart - Large beer selection and lots of craft brews - Convenience Stores Near Me - Austin, Texas

I can check beer tasting at Sunrise Mini Mart off the bucket list! Ok, so maybe it really wasn't on my list but it should have been. When I saw that Spaten would be sampling some of their products I headed over and was nicely surprised by the samples from Breckenridge Brewery. Being a fan of Spaten I am familiar with their products and they really didn't have anything new to taste and no real specials unless you count the free bottle openers,Thank You! Breckenridge Brewery had 4 products to sample and a special offer if you wished to purchase a twelve pack of these tasty beers. They had the best offer going and their Vanilla Porter was super yummy! Sunrise offered up a small space off to the side of the front counter to sample beersfrom the three breweries present. It was kind of funny watching peoples faces as they came in to pay for their gas or purchases an item and they see people drinking beer samples. Thanks for posting this event, we had a great time! read more

Sunrise remains a great place to find a huge selection of interesting craft and local beer. I am dropping a star from my previous review, because Sunrise is not a great place to find truly limited releases. Those are held back and distributed to friends and insiders before normal customers have a chance. Other shops seem to be more transparent and fair about access to really sought-after beers. But, hey, if you are one of the guys that gets the hookup here, I'm sure life is good. Sunrise probably deserves a better review, but I am disappointed in this business practice. I will probably be going elsewhere from now on. read more

So, I was in town on business and was looking for local brews to take home back to California and I drove up to Sunrise Mini Mart and was kindly greeted by Sam outside while he was taking a smoke break. I had been searching for locations and breweries to visit when I came across a ton of great reviews owed up to great selection and awesome customer service. I went inside and asked where the craft brews were and the older gentleman suggested I just go back and talk to Sam outside. Sam immediately walked me in, eager to share his bounty. Sam made recommendations for local brews and even clued me in to the limited series brews he had behind the counter. Not only did he recommend local brews but even suggested some new things to me from New Zealand and stuff that I can get back home but was not in the know about. Very knowledgeable and very friendly service with huge selection makes for a great business. Don't hesitate to come in and ask for Sam - He'll treat you right. PS - I stopped by Speck a few days later which is the equivalent to my local BevMo and Total Wine in Southern California (but bigger). Sam had a better selection of craft brews. Period. Sam - I meant it when I said I'd be back with some fresh Pliny the Elder next time I'm in town. You paid it forward and I'll return the favor. Hopefully I'll have some Heady Topper for you too. Prost! read more

Sunrise Mini Mart - My craft brew haul while on business in Austin Texas - Convenience Stores Near Me - Austin, Texas

You would not know it from the outside, but this store has an OUTSTANDING, craft beer selection. Sam and his staff are very helpful. There are a few other Sunrise markets in town, but none are anywhere close to this one. If you are a craft beer lover, do yourself a favor, visit this place - if you are having trouble finding something new, ask - You will walk away with a something good to try - An added bonus is that East Side pies is next door - great pizza by the slice. read more

I went out of my way to visit this store because I heard they have a pretty good wine selection, and I like supporting smaller businesses. I was bummed to walk in and see neither man behind the counter wearing a mask. If you don't respect your community and customers enough to simply wear a mask, I won't give you my money. read more

This place looks exactly like any other gas station from the outside, but inside they also have one of the better beer selections I've seen anywhere. They beat even most specialty beer stores. It's kind of stunning. The prices aren't amazing, but they're no worse than anywhere else. A truly rare find. read more

Friendly service and amazing wine selection. They even have some great chocolates. I even called in advance asking about a specific wine and they went and looked for me. read more

If I could give these guys any additional stars, I totally would! Called today while on my way to Austin, in search of a particularly high-demand beer. They didn't have it, but offered up the contact info for a competitor that did, noting that the other place had just posted on social media that they had the beer in stock. Totally Miracle on 34th Street Beer Santa! THAT is service! Thanks, Sunrise!! read more

As a whole, I like the store. A good selection of snacks and beer. They've got a variety of the lower cost scratchers too, but here's where the problem starts. The first time I was in there, the cashier had sold me my beer, cigarettes and scratchers, with no problems all on debit card. Just now I was in there and a darker, short haired Hispanic guy told me "Scratchers are cash only". So I told him, no they aren't, I bought them here the other day on debit. You just cant sell them on credit. So he looked around like he was looking for something for like two seconds, grabbed my smokes, rang me up, and took the liberty of choosing credit for me. So nothings really wrong with the store, but they do have one lousy employee that I know of. read more

Perhaps the most unique Artisan convenience store ever. They have a main root ginger beer and Mexican Cola fountain drink selection. Who does that? Imagine a convenience store with chips and drinks and and beer and wine, but everything is unique different and definitely thought through. Stuff you could find at Whole foods. Speaking with Sam the manager, he talks about passion versus business, and he makes a good point. Passion first, business will come Why not create a convenience store like what they have built here, and also feature quality, unique Goods available with knowledgeable staff? Highly recommend. read more

I love Sunrise. It's a great source for any and all beverages. They have a great artisan soda selection, pretty much any ready-to-drink coffee you could want and some great snack options that are definitely a large step up from your typical convenience store. But that's not really why you come here. Sunrise is THE neighborhood spot for craft beer. Walls of fridge cases full of beer on top of the tightly packed shelves displaying almost every beer you could want.They easily have one of the best selections of Jesterking in Austin (outside of the brewery). On top of that, Sam is the man! Become a regular and from time to time they'll hold something for you when it comes in (obviously within reason). It's nice to walk into a store and be instantly recognized. Not only that, if something just came in that fits the type of beer we are usually looking for, Sam remembers and lets us know. LOVE this place. read more

Yes. This place is all the things. There is so much packed in between the walls of Sunrise. Beer, wine, snacks - they've got it covered. They even sell ice, but it's hard to find. read more

This place really is remarkable. Unremarkable from the outside of course but inside... a world of pure imagination. I wander the aisles in this small pocket of heaven agog at the selection of local goodies. No plain ol' boring ol' gas station here. Craft sodas, kombuchas, ciders. Wine in all shades of the wine rainbow. Ice cream from Jeni's and lick. Craft beer from sours to ales to lagers to IPAs from all over the state. Things I haven't even seen before - like cinnamon sugar cookie chips. I walked out with some Angry Orchard, Paqui Tortilla Chips, "White Girl Salsa" and some dark chocolate caramel. Imagine having those options over the pig skins, chex mix and m & ms that you find at a normal pit stop. I would be great if buc-ees could carry some of these brands in their mega-marts. read more

After walking in and seeing the beer selection, I said, "This place is amazing." Someone was standing next to me and said, "Yep." Tons of brews that are both local and national. Blown away by the amount of Jester King, Rogness, etc. In my first visit, I came away with a four pack of Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout and a bottle of Dogfish Head Life & Limb. What a good day. It's a literal beer wonderland. Enjoy! Note: They do beer tastings; most of which are posted on Facebook. Their Twitter also notes all their new beers, and it's updated 2-3 times a week. Note 2: Yes, there's an evil-wanna-be Sunrise on Burnet. Not that there's anything wrong with that location, but be sure to come to this one or else you'll be disappointed. read more

I freaking love this mini mart. From the outside, it looks like a plain ol' gas station convenience store. Inside, is a wonderland of beer, wine, soda, ice cream, etc. etc. Seriously, they have a mind-blowing selection of craft beer, craft sodas, and wine, and not even mind-blowing for a gas station... just mind-blowing in general! And they carry tons of small label/locally owned stuff, and prioritize the sale of those things, over bigger brand stuff. We were in there this weekend, and after commenting on a mint/rosemary essence bar of dark chocolate, the guy at the register (likely one of the owners) said "that's on sale because I'm trying to get rid of it. Once I found out that Hershey's bought it, I lost interest". I love that supporting small label, quality stuff is so important to them. They have a drool-worthy case of ice cream from local places like Lick, and smaller scale "craft" ice cream from Jeni's, Cool Haus, etc. Going here will most definitely make you want to eat and drink very bad things. And to top it off, the owners/employees are so nice. They're always up for a chat and extremely knowledgeable about what they sell. They like to talk about it all, and are open to suggestions/requests. This is a gas station market that you should absolutely never pass up if you're in the area, and it's my favorite place to get beer/drinks/treats. read more

I can't believe no one has reviewed this place yet. I used to go to the convenience store on Burnet. Can't remember the name... but those guys were cool. However, Sunrise has converted me. The dudes that work here (Sam and Steve) are always really cool and funny. And they're there every night. But the big secret about this place is that they're slowly becoming more and more like Whip In. No, they aren't there yet. Not even close. But they've started carrying more imports and microbrews... and a wide variety (for a gas station) of wine. And they're RIGHT across the street from Encore. So if you need wine and a movie... BAM... Sunrise. Check it out... you'll be glad you did. read more

I stormed the Beer Castle. Coping with withdrawal symptoms after 4 days in Denver at the Great American Beer Festival, a trip to the confines of this erstwhile minimart was just the therapy I needed. Do not be fooled by the late nineties 7-11 style exterior; like the Whip-In to the South, to which it pays homage, this book cannot be judged by it's tawdry cover. Inside it is a veritable cornucopia of brew, in big bomber bottles and tidily arranged six-packs, replete with a friendly and beer knowledgeable guy to help you navigate the beery Fire Swamp and emerge with subdued Bottles of Unusual Size. Oh there are tasty snacks too, but it is inconceivable that you would visit for anything but the beer. They do tastings too. They do what they do as well as can be imagined. Prepare to drink. read more

Clark Kent's disguise was a pair of nerdy glasses. Sunrise bottle shop is disguised as a hole in the wall gas & service station. Yes, there is gas outside (at least I think the pumps work), but inside is everything BUT seven eleven goods. That's how I have driven past this place a thousand times and never knew of it's existence until a Hopdoddy bartender recommended my husband stop here to get a hard to find beer. You won't find the typical junk food or grease pit delights here. Instead you will find organic, gluten free, all natural treats and snacks (from local Austin companies when possible). Instead of Hershey Bars you will find boutique quality chocolate. Most importantly you will find an amazing selection of beer, ciders, mead, and wine at decent prices. Often you will find hard to find items here, that you can't find anywhere else. Everywhere else had run out of Eastside Pineapple Cider, except for here. The owners are extremely knowledgeable and nice. Sam is great. They have such passion for their job and the store. So excited that Sunrise is in my new hood. This place is amazing! They have an active twitter feed that keeps you posted on new items that come in and any tastings that they might be doing. I don't often set up tweet notifications, but for this place I did! read more

Let's sing a song, shall we? It's called "I Love Beer" and the only lyrics are, "I love beer." Okay, maybe it's a little more nuanced than that, but do you really think you're going to drunkenly remember the other lyrics? It's easier just to stick with I love beer, that way no one messes it up and no one else gets angry at you for messing up the incredibly simple lyrics. Honestly, if you mess up three little words, you should probably be cut off, anyway. Why is that even relevant? Because anyone who loves beer is going to want to check out Sunrise Mini Mart. I know, it just looks like your run of the mill convenience store from the outside, but this place is like the Cave of Wonders, filled with treasures untold on the inside. All diamonds in the rough are welcome to enter. I mean, you like chanting I love beer... you're definitely a little rough around the edges. There's a whole lot of beer, organized by some seemingly incomprehensible system, but there's not a whole lot of aisles, so you'll figure it out. Perhaps you are also hungry? Everybody understands drunk munchies - luckily for you, you are inside a wondrous convenience store, filled to the brim not only with beer, but also with magical tasty treats and other delights. Pick out something nice for yourself, you've earned it. You can also get gas here. I wouldn't know anything about that because I'm only here for the beer. I imagine you just pay and pump gas, you know? Like any other gas station? It's a pretty standard thing. Sodas, snacks, and beers! Oh, my! read more

5 stars, because it's not everyday you walk into what appears to be your average gas station market to find out that it's more than a mini mart -- it's a mini mart with an incredible selection of beer, wine, sodas and snacks! We are talking about beers that I haven't even seen before and snacks ranging from turkey jerky to fair trade chocolate. I am more than impressed with this mini mart. I love how Sunrise proves to customers that a mini mart can really go above and beyond expectations. Sunrise really knows how to cater to its Austin community and because of this, I suggest you come here and support your local business! read more

What? Why are you giving five stars to a mini mart? Because they have an awesome selection of everything. Looking for a specialty beer that you could only find at Spec's? Find it here in a far more convenient location! Looking for the oddball snack? Sunrise mini mart! Not sure exactly what you want? Beer? Wine? Moroccan peanuts? Sunrise mini mart! One of my friends had been singing it's praises for years, and I didn't quite believe her until she dragged me over. You can find everything you'd typically find at a gas station, only better. It's like an advanced community convenience store - and the guys behind the counter are awesome as well. read more

Is this a C-store or a a craft beer lover's wet dream? Seriously, be careful here. You could spend an hour perusing the beer selection, just like a nerd in a book store. Indecision is a curse here. The guy who appears to be running the place is either a craft beer lover or some kind of god. He saw my selections and suggested an additional beer very similar and also another local brewery. I was incredibly impressed with the amount of Texas beers he had here. Sure, some of the prices are kind of rapey but when you can't find some of these beers ANYWHERE you will fork over the money, or perhaps you could possibly haggle with him? I see no problem there. I walked out of there spending $15 on two beers. Yes, just two beers I could drink by myself. And I will gladly come back and do it all over again. Oh yea, they have wine and probably some gas pumps but I didn't bother with such ordinary day to day things like that. read more

Fantastic selection, huge variety of beer, wine, drinks, ice cream and snacks. Great service/people. Little pricey but that's to be expected at a convenience store. read more

Love Sunrise Mini Mart! The staff is really friendly & even participated in a "Periscope" vlog that my wife was doing the last time we went there. Living south of Austin I'm hardly north but when I am, I make a point to stop here. As a connoisseur of fine craft beer, this place rocks & has a great selection of rarities & other beers you may not be able to find at your local grocery or liquor store. As more & more of these convenience stores are racing to supply & attract the craft beer enthusiasts, Sunrise can honestly say they were one of the first & has a very solid reputation in the craft beer community. If you're looking for something in particular & cannot find it in the store or anywhere else, just ask. They do stash the very high-demand stuff to keep people from buying them out & might have limits to what they can sell. They can also order for you. As far as I'm concerned, Sunrise rocks! I do have my handful of beer stores closer to where I live but these guys have my respect & I try to show my support whenever I can! read more

This is one of the coolest Mini Marts I have been to! Sam is such a nice guy, come by and see for yourself! They have an awesome beer and wine selection plus all kinds of other food finds you would never think to be in there! read more

Sunrise Mini Mart - Convenience Stores Near Me - Austin, Texas

If you have a hard time making decisions you may want to avoid this place. Their selection is very vast and it can make going out to 'grab a sixer' quite the task. Aside from the epic selection of beers, the people running Sunrise are really welcoming and nice. I don't even understand how anyone could rate this place less than 5 stars. It's truly a great place. read more

Unbeatable service and selection. Sam is top notch. If they don't have something you want, just ask and he will do his best to get it for you. Unbeatable service and selection. Almost the entire shop is filled with beer and some more uncommon delicious snacks. They have these cookies from Wackym's Kitchen that I'm addicted to. They have a whole stand up freezer with small batch ice creams, and another freezer by the door with more common ones. They also accept Apple Pay for when I can't find my wallet, which is great for people with ADD! I can also self-medicate with delicious beer whenever I have a rough day at work! Did I mention unbeatable service and selection?? :-) read more

I cannot say enough good things about this place. They have one of the best beer selections in town, especially considering their size. I always go here to find a new brew to drink or recently, to find the Maui Brewing Co Coconut Porter, which is awesome BTW. The staff is super friendly, very helpful and always offering up their suggestions for great beer. They carry so many different types of beer that you could go every day for a month and not try all the wonderfulness they have to offer. Give them a shot, you WON'T be disappointed! read more

I come for the beer, although there were many other fun (wine and legit sodas) drinks and snacks to buy as well. Not only is their beer selection amazing -- the guy behind the counter is always there to help you navigate the world of craft beer and tell you what's coming in next. Also, their facebook page is a great way to know what new and limited beers they have received - I've obtained St. Arnold's Pumpkinator, Stone's Enjoy By, & Wasatch Pumpkin, there and keeping my eye on all the delicious Southern Tier coming in (Creme Brulee Porter, WHAT!) Also there are frequent tastings on Fridays (usually 4 from one brewery), but check their facebook for more details. read more

The latest Chronicle gives this Sunrise's beer selection a well-deserved mention. http://www.austinchronicle.com/food/2011-06-24/beer-convenience/ I've been going here for years. The beer selection is, indeed, insane. So is the wine selection. The guys here take care to make sure the store is well stocked and very clean. You'd be hard-pressed to find a better staff at any other convenience store. Yeah, if you need toilet paper or cat food, you can get those, too. Bravo to management's continuing efforts to improve the place with better products. read more

Check it out: Bob, and Sam. Period. Walking in, it's a service station. But you didn't go there because it seemed like the best place to get fuel for your vehicle(though they are the best prices in the small area usually)... You went there because somebody at a brewery, or a restaurant, or one of your fellow enthusiasts of brew RECOMMENDED it to you. Because why? Because this is the BEST little bottleshop in texas. You expect the shelves to be full of candy and knock off cell phone accessories and key chains and small overpriced packages of name brand pain relievers ... You expect the coolers to be full of bugjuice and frappucinos and monsters and bigred and cans of dew and mist.. you expect the OTHER coolers to be full of lonestar in different quantities of bottles and cans (which of course are indeed there), and coors, and millers (also there), and shocktop and blue moon.. What you FIND... is a New York Public Library Smithsonian World History Wikipedia Encarta National Geographic Selection of craft beer. and not JUST local... and not JUST popular... No. These beers are selected and bought to sell to consumers like you, by people who LOVE beer. and trying new beer. and brewing beer. and drinking beer. aging beer. collecting beer. learning about beer. and guess what? They love beer. Ask for Bob. Ask for Sam. Tell/ask them what you are looking for. Be excellent to each other. read more

Here you will find Beer-nirvana! There are several refrigerated cases and two main aisles chock full of a variety of craft beer for sale, including some of the harder-to-find bombers and special releases. What you won't find is the most competitive pricing, *if* you can find the same beer at Whole Foods, Central Market or Highland Market Recent Pricing Comparisons (rounded up a penny): * Stone Xocoveza 6-pack: Sunrise - $17 / Central Market - $15 / Whole Foods - was on sale for $15, now $17 but with a case discount = $15.30 * Founders Backwards Bastard 6-Pack: Sunrise - $18 / Highland Market - $15.60 * Prairie Artisan Pirate Bomb 12 oz bottle: Sunrise - $13 / Whole Foods - $12 / Highland Market - $12 * Deschutes Dissident bomber: Sunrise - $18 / Whole Foods - $16 * Epic Double Barrel Big Bad Baptist bomber: Sunrise - $18 / Whole Foods - $16 (in the 'secret' section) / Highland Market - $17 Pro Tip: You should bring your own bag or cardboard carrier if you are planning to stock up. Otherwise take your chances on the single ply plastic bag provided or hand carry your bottles out of the store. read more

We also found this place by (happy) accident when we missed the turn to East Side Pies. What a selection! Beer, wine, mead, cider, wine, mixers - top notch stuff. They even have a selection of fancy ice cream. I don't remember the name, but damn did it look delicious. Such an unassuming little gem! read more