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October 2023 by Barbara K.
Lovely staff and a perfect place to grab beer. Wine pop in the heart of Austin. We were staying at a local hotel, and just wanted to get a few things to put in our fridge. This was the perfect solution.
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September 2023 by Catherine P.
I went here for the first time to get a late night snack since they are open until midnight, and it was a cute store. It is much smaller than expected, and there is only street parking, but they have speciality snacks. They have unique items, but if you are just looking for regular grocery store snacks, they have that as well. The prices are pretty steep, but that's the price you pay for one of the few stores that is open late. I would probably not go here again unless I needed something urgently late at night. 6/10
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August 2023 by Yelp U.
Generally over priced, but it is downtown and that is just how that goes in any downtown. Convienence! Was very clean and organized! Has less beggars and dope fiends hanging around outside than competitors. But why does the cashier want me to tip them for ringing up my purchase and taking my payment! I don't tip the guy at 7-11! Maybe that's next???
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July 2023 by Deb S.
Lots of choices for a downtown grocery store. Got my drinks and snack they I wanted. Fairly large selection with customer favorites.
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May 2023 by Jason W.
The store itself is OK. It's a fairly typical convenience store with limited selection of grocery items, wine, a few hot food offerings, and coffee. The prices are high, but I don't fault them for that... it's what you'd expect at a convenience store in this location in downtown Austin. The reason that I give it 1 star is that it's really badly managed. Whoever manages the store has let it become a hangout for drunk, strung-out homeless people, who are constantly in the store or hanging out at the outside tables drinking alcohol. It feels really sketchy. I go there only out of necessity. If there was a more professional, clean, safe alternative in the neighborhood, I'd go there instead. Also, I recently had a strange experience where an employee was really rude to me for no reason. As I walked into the store and asked him a question, he was disrespectful and outright rude to me. It was bizarre. I'm not sure what his name is. He was a young African American man with longer hair (I only bring up his ethnicity to provide a physical description of him, since I don't know his name). This goes back to the store's poor management.... if this employee had a better manager, he'd have received better training and this kind of behavior wouldn't be tolerated. I'm a frequent customer and I write this review in the hopes that management reads it and makes improvements. Or - in the hopes that a competitor reads this and starts a more professionally run store in the neighborhood instead! Thanks for reading...
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April 2023 by Lauren L.
I was in Austin for a work trip and was in dire need for caffeine. I found Royal Blue Grocery while taking a walk and they did not disappoint. They are cute and quaint and offer a variety of food and caffeine options. I opted for an iced caramel latte with oat milk and hazelnut flavor added. It was really delicious! If I'm ever back in Austin, I'll make sure to stop by and try the food.
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March 2023 by Marilyn T.
This was a cute grocery store and deli near my hotel. It's not a big store, but they had a good selection of coffees, ice cream, beer, wine, chips, and other household and grocery items. They also have a coffee bar, sandwiches, bakery items, and pizza. Staff was friendly.
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February 2023 by Dana Y.
Nice store, coke products, looks like a bit of a deli with pizza and sandwiches etc. easy in and out
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July 2022 by Junus A.
Got a sweet potato wrap with a side of cigarettes and "a lighter, please." She passed me a Playboy BIC. LMAO. Opted for matches today.
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July 2022 by austin m.
Such a cute place, cheap pizza slices for lunch and fresh items if you want them daily. The peeps working there are super sweet, I even called today to ask if they had something in stock and he checked in out (7/6, 10am) for me. I love to sit outside at the patio tables and eat lunch. I see folks here all the time around 3 or 4pm with their "happy hour beer" sitting and chatting outside - it's a fun little place with lots of conveniences! Enjoy!
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May 2022 by Annie P.
Believe it or not, some of the best snacks that I had in Austin were from this grocery store! This was within close proximity to my hotel in the downtown area and was honestly such a great find. If you've ever visited NYC, Royal Blue could be ATX's version of a bodega.There were several ready made foods available in addition to snacks and drinks galore including different types which also accommodate dietary restrictions! I was able to stock up on snacks and bottled water (don't judge me, my hotel didn't have a filtered water machine!) for the remainder of my trip. The cashier and store associates were also friendly.I would definitely recommend checking out Royal Blue out to pickup groceries or if you're in need of a quick bite!
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April 2022 by Cheyenne G.
I ate at this grocery store more than I did the restaurants during my Austin visit! They had everything we needed -- the selection of snacks, wines, kombucha and CBD drinks was phenomenal! And the fresh grocery/deli items were delicious! Their couscous was some of the best that I ever had! Royal Blue, please open a location in Chicago please!
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March 2022 by Nickole H.
Oh my goodness. Curiosity led us into this amazing grocery and we loved it. The selection of snacks was amazing and really hit a lot of diet choices from keto to paleo and gluten free and more. They had great snacks, simple groceries (milks, eggs, etc), a good selection of alcoholic beverages, coffees, a coffee bar, and delicious pastries and sandwiches. The staff was super engaged and friendly.
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December 2021 by Tipsy G.
The store has some great options for a small grocery store with top notch Items. There's prepared options to go, order pizza, sandwiches and coffee too.
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October 2021 by Carlie M.
Stayed in the area for a weekend and came here basically every day. Once for coffee and a breakfast croissant, once for some beer and once for a snack. We are from SF and this store reminds us of one of our little bodegas- it has half essentials (bread eggs milk soap toilet paper etc..) and half gourmet beer wines and snacks/ small meals. Love this place. Was helped by Lindsay who was incredibly knowledgeable professional and kind! Amazing customer service. They are lucky to have her. Overall would give 10 stars to this place if I could.
