“I grew up in a small town, this store takes me back to my childhood, the cashier was very friendly. If it would have had wooden floors I would have stayed for hours.”
“They changed everything around in the store and I'm handicapped and it makes it very difficult to have to walk around and look for things! Also they have two or three registers and they only ever have one open in the lines are too long! I hate going to the Dollar Store. I must apologize to the Dollar General in Elm Mott. I thought I was reviewing the Dollar General in Lacy Lakeview on 77 and Craven. That store is a complete and total mess! So when you read this just realized I made a mistake in the locations of the stores and I hope this clear things up”
“Our church Bought a new fridge from them. They ordered it and was here in about a week. Came out when said, delivered new fridge, and took away old. Also had them service our ice machine. A week later a part went out and they took to shop and replaced for free! Excellent service, would recommend, and use again!”
“Jillian helped me find an amazing cologne and made the whole process easy. He was knowledgeable, professional, and picked out a scent that fits me perfectly. Great customer service and attention to detail. Highly recommend asking for Jillian if you’re looking for a new fragrance!”
“Very interesting shops supporting homesteading skills. There is one shop for quilting, sewing, etc. There is a shop with toys, canning supplies, animal care items, etc., and the last shop is a market. The market has a variety of locally made items, kitchen items, and hard to find healthy food products. Starting in March, they will have a farmer's market as well. Very friendly and helpful staff as well.”
“The Corner Stop ★★★★☆ (4/5) This visit wasn’t just about food—it was about paying attention. Pulling into the parking lot, the first thing that showed up was the smell. Not subtle, not neutral—heavy, oil-forward, loud. For some, that’s the signal to go in. For others, that’s enough information to pause. That moment matters. Inside, the setup is clear: hot case, volume cooking, fried rib tips front and center. No confusion about the identity of the place. What I Ordered * Spicy fried ribs (small) * Peach cobbler * Tea cakes * Pecan pie (did not finish) The Food Spicy Fried Ribs The ribs didn’t land for me the way the reputation suggests. * Visually: dry, heavily breaded, small meat-to-bone ratio * Taste (no sauce): flat, not much going on * Taste (with sauce): improved, but more covered than elevated The structure felt like it depended on sauce to come alive. And because they’re held in a hot case, not cooked to order, texture and moisture take a hit. That’s part of the system. Peach Cobbler This was solid. Warm, sweet, and actually delivered on flavor. No complaints here. Tea Cakes These were the standout for me. Simple, clean, and worth coming back for on their own. Pecan Pie Too filling-heavy for my preference. Not enough pecan presence, so I passed on it. The Experience Service was excellent. Friendly, welcoming, and patient. That part is real and deserves to be said. There’s also something else worth noting: this place clearly means something to people. The reviews reflect loyalty, history, and community—not just taste. That’s part of why it’s lasted. Final Thought This is one of those spots where two things can be true at the same time: * A lot of people genuinely love it * This particular experience didn’t fully connect for me No attacks, no hype—just a report of what actually happened from start to finish. I’d come back… just not for the ribs.”
“Thank You Natural Grocers for a infusing Waco with super delicious, super healthy, organic, vegan foods and personal products and household cleaners. This store supports human health, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability. Everything in the store is priceless. Veganism and Organic Sustainability is the only way to heal the planet. This store is the best healthcare. This store is the solution to solving almost all problems in existence.”
“I had a great experience throughout the store, but the cashier kinda ruined it for me. I had to break my items up into two different orders because I needed a separate receipt for specific items. Then I had 3 items at the end that needed to be paid for with a different card. I had everything all organized and things should have gone smoothly. It did for the most part, but it was evident that she was pretty particular about how my transaction should be handled. As a cashier for the better part of 20 years, I know that cashiers are any store's last line of defense. They make or break the customer's experience. Thus was the case here; she should have just gone with the flow and done her job politely. Instead, I left the store feeling irritated and like I should be to blame for irritating her. I'm not going to type out all the details of her behavior, but even though there were a few more steps to take, the situation was not complicated and I wasn't bossy or high-maintenace about it. She, however, got a little snipity about it. With a smile, but snipity nonetheless. After all, I'm the one paying for everything and if I need to split things for a separate receipt or payment, I shouldn't be getting attitude about it. Overall, the store was clean, well-stocked, and had a good layout. The deli associates were very nice. The restrooms were clean and well taken care of too.”
“We love Aldi where ever we travel, but I simply do not understand why the Corn Square cereal boxes are always smashed to Hell in every store I have ever been to.”
“HEB shall always be my favorite store. You can get everything here. & they are polite, help you shop if you need assistance, take your groceries out. They are Super in my book. Thanks for making them bigger & better.”
“I am a chef and shop their daily. The staff is friendly and store is clean even In construction! They have hard to find fresh herbs. Please add more dry spices by the pound. They are always out of the chicken soup mix and butchers blend black pepper. I love April in wine she’s the BEST on helping me pair my wines! It’s MY HEB! Chef Heir”
“It's so convenient, especially for my husband, who has a harder time at other grocery stores trying to find WIC approved items. I would go to them after my WIC appointments, and I was wondering how this will all play out as I'm moving quite a way away from the location and WIC office... THEY NOW HAVE A WIC OFFICE AVAILABLE IN THE STORE!!! This is the best addition ever and service; it's convenient, with an extremely kind and helpful staff. This mama bear is so grateful.”
“Here visiting from out of town. I went through the express lane. The cashier‘s name is Henry when I tell you this was the best customer service I have had in a while, very professional, very friendly very helpful. When I am back in the Waco area. I will definitely come back to this location, simply because of this young man. He could definitely teach a course on how customer service should be.”
“Went here because my car wouldn't start so I had to get it towed to the house and they was nice to let me call and have it towed to the house thanks for that”
“I had to get dog food. Just a small bag that would last until I could get the premium food from the feed store. Naturally the small bags are a little expensive. But hanging on the shelf were coupons for $3-4 off witch made the deal just right.”
“It's been a privilege and a pleasure working with Vorie, her staff, her store, the services they provide thier customers - and being able to provide financing for them since 10/2025 for thier equipment. Vorie and her staff are a 1st class operation all the way!”
“Love that they have got the market. I don't always want to drive to town and can get most things or something that will work if I don't have everything I need.”
“WOW!!!! What a huge selection of authentic Mexican goods. Fresh tortillas, marinated meats, produce, peppers..... Everything we needed for our fajita cookout feast in one stop. Very friendly staff also.”
“Honestly it's just a little store but what made it a good experience for me is the baddie that was behind the counter. The music she played and her kindness was on par”
“Located in the back, middle of Spice Village. All the oils and vinegars can be sampled (pour in little cups or with pieces of free bread). They have a nice selection of fruity (e.g., cherry, coconut, raspberry, peach) and aged balsamics and spiced olive oils. It’s hard to tell the ingredients and where they come from, which I would like to see (website doesn’t seem to provide either).”
“This bakery is absolutely the best!! I have been coming to Ms.Shirley for over 15yrs. I also have Katrina decorate my cakes(its been 3 yrs now) as well and when I say she do a magnificent job I'm not exaggerating!!! I love them two whole heartedly...they're so sweet & haven't disappointed me yet!! My entire family rock with these 2 ladies!!!”
“My car broke down in this area and the owner was very hospitable and generous enough to allow it to be parked there for several days until a wrecker could be afforded! They have everything you could want here, friendly staff, and there is also Grady's Grub food truck out back! Might I also add they do have all grades of Gas available! Stop By, grab some custom looking sun shades and a cool drink!”
“Always clean, and well-stocked. Staff is friendly and easy to find in the stored. I consider this one of the best Dollar Generals in Waco, if not the State of Texas.”
“i dont know his name but it was about a month ago and he was extremely rude and screamed at me, havent seen him at the store since so he mustve got fired, so 5 stars for me”
“This is the most popular store in town! We have lots of lottery tickets, very cold beer, and many brands and flavors of cigarettes. If we don't have it, we can get it!”
“Nice and clean area shelves are clean and dusted they also have jewelry lottery and other recreational tools always open so it seems the gentleman that owns it is there 365 days a year and it's nice to see the owner light up when you walk in when he gets to know you”
“I just bought some pita bread and falafel to eat at home, almost stocked up on dates but I have plenty rn. I am going back for some olive oil and homemade Greek yogurt. Decent selection to not have to leave my neighborhood. Tons of spices, I hope they restock the honey.”
The Cincinnati-based supermarket giant will open about 110 new stores in fast-growing markets by 2029 and introduce three updated store formats, executives told investors Oct. 20 at the company’s Investor Update in New York. Kroger already runs about 2,700 stores in 35 states. The formats come in three sizes, a bit like small, medium and large, matched to each market. Mary Ellen Adcock, Kroger’s executive vice president and chief merchant and marketing officer, walked through the lineup.
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Walmart wants your groceries at the door before the ice cream softens. On May 29, the retailer said its 30-minute-or-less delivery had reached 33 U.S. markets, adding a wave of new cities across the Northeast. Shoppers in those areas can order from more than 100,000 items, everything from fresh produce and baby formula to pet food, electronics, cold medicine, and prescriptions. Behind the scenes, the service leans on Walmart's store network and an algorithm that factors in order size, available drivers, and distance from the store.
Trader Joe's keeps adding stores, and shoppers keep showing up. The California grocer has marked nine more locations as "opening soon," pushing its expansion into new corners of the country. The grocer also took first place in the American Customer Satisfaction Index's 2026 supermarket rankings. It has held a spot near the top of that list for years.
Target is rolling out its most ambitious store overhaul in more than ten years, with plans to remodel over 130 locations and open 30 new stores across the country this year. The retailer is also putting money into supply chain technology upgrades to keep pace with how shoppers buy today.
