I go to this Tom Thumb a lot and it's not even closest to me, but I just like this Tom Thumb and their floral department is one of the better ones around. It's pretty big, the flowers and seasonal decor change out often, and the florists/staff are always helpful and around. This Tom Thumb also has a large Starbucks kiosk right at the store's opening, thoughtfully situated amongst the books/magazine section, the little seating area, the flowers, and the store bakery. It's not a bad place to hang, I almost always see at least a few people having coffee and reading or working at the cafe tables.
I popped in recently after one of our big storms. An employee at the door was letting patrons know as they entered that they weren't currently selling any frozen or refrigerated items. Half the store was dark, several sections were roped off and empty, and several employees and technicians were working on getting everything up and running again. There were quite a few people there shopping for all things non-perishable. I thought the staff did a great job at keeping things safe, clean, and as accessible as possible. I'm sure all of their usual departments will be back and bustling soon. read more