Randalls

Here’s the deal on Randall’s…is it the cheapest? No. However, here’s a list of reasons why Randall’s is fabulous:
1. I don’t have to fight for parking spaces
2. It’s super clean
3. Friendliest people ever
4. Don’t have a bunch of bratty kids running around in there building forts with cereal boxes.
5. Rewards program perks and card gets you pretty fabulous discounts
6. I’m not feeling rushed and stressed when I leave.
7. No bags, no problem. They have awesome paper bags with handles.
8. Great bakery and prepped food section for quick meals on the go.
So, that is why I generally vote to pay a little more and shop there.

i wish i could truly encapsulate how CRESTFALLEN i’ve been over writing this review. I thought that maybe i just had a series of random underwhelming experiances at different locations… i thought that naively i had developed a more soffisiticated palate. i hoped against ALL the evidence that maybe it was my perception of reality that had changed. However, these are not the case. THE BEST FRIED CHICKEN IN TOWN IS DEAD!!! LIKE THE WORDS THAT WERE SPOKEN IN THE COURT OF FRANCE SO MANY YEARS AGO… THE KING IS DEAD! LONG LIVE THE KING!!! p. s. this only a review of the chicken not the rest of the store. however, i don’t know why one would shop at Randalls with HEB and Fiesta in town. p. p. s. this is a review of fried chicken not The Wall Street Journal. so don’t brother pointing out speling and grammaticall’s things.

Randalls has the worst produce in town. Mostly gooey, rotten and ready to be thrown into the rubbish as soon as you get home. I wouldn’t shop for it at any of their locations. What I do shop for is their Primo salami. It’s the best in town if you’re not in the mood for specialty Italian meats at Central Market. The salami is buttery, just spicy enough and if it’s sliced really thin on number one, terrific.

I mostly come here for groceries and occasionally some hot foods like breakfast or soups. The service is pretty decent. If it’s not too busy I will get offered help. I’m a quick in and out shopper when I come here. Usually the lines are short. I’ve never seen a crazy long line at the cashier. Food items are easier to find and you can usually get a sale with your Randall’s card.
The hot food/​deli area I’ll give 3 stars I haven’t had anything that wowed me. However the chicken noodle soup is pretty good. I’ve had a breakfast sandwich (bacon egg and cheese) and a ham and cheese sandwich which both did the trick.

Employees talking. Only 2 registers open when could be more. Long lines unnecessarily. Other than convenience there’s no reason to shop here.

TERRIBLE pharmacy! I chose to have my Rx transferred as it was convenient. First time, they weren’t able to fill because they didn’t have them in stock but never called to tell me! Second time, same thing happened & no apologies! Must not be hurting for biz because the customer service sucks!!!

Went to Randall’s last weekend because they carry Los Lobbos beer that my fiancé wanted. Saw that they were out so asked an employee walking by if they had more in the back, he grabbed another employee named Jarred who let me know they’d discontinued selling the beer. I was ready to accept it and move on but he went to the back and pulled out 2 packs of the beer. They were 50% off! Instead of just telling me no we are out he went out of his way to help me out and get me what I needed and the whole time with a smile on his face. Great service! They also provide you with paper bags unlike the HEB across the street that will sell you bags for $.10. Also, rumor has it that Randall’s is more expensive but with the Randall’s card prices are the same if not cheaper than HEB.

This Randall’s is never crowded — especially compared to the circus that is the HEB across the street — but for some reason I always get stuck in the line with the one person asking for 80 things at the register then writing the slowest check of all time, while all other lanes are zipping by.
Their fruits and vegetables are fresher than most stores in Austin and they have a great selection — I love anywhere that has beautiful red bell peppers most of the year.
Their employees are great. They’re friendly from all around the store, and especially at the front.
The Randall’s card can save you lots of money, which counteracts the slightly higher prices (worth it!) and the Starbucks inside is nice, quick, and not quite as friendly, but they get the job done.

I like this store mostly for the customer service. They are definitely good at that, at least most of their staff is anyways. One kid talks too much, but he means well. It just gets on my nerves, but I’m kind of a bitch. That’s the only negative with their service. They know my name and greet me by it when I come in. I like that personal touch. I have lived a block away from this store for the past 7 years. It is super convenient. However, there is an HEB not too far away as well. I could easily go there instead. It’s true that Randall’s is expensive. They can sometimes have a longer line at the checkout, but you definitely won’t get the level of service at HEB.

One of the better Randall’s in my part of Austin. This Randall’s has a better selection than the Mesa Drive location and actually keeps the shelves stocked.
To make matters even better, the cashier thanked me for my business and offered to have someone carry my groceries out.

Let me make it easy. I really appreciate being able to park within steps of the front door, shop for a weeks’ worth of groceries, check out in a line that typically consists of me and one other shopper, and get out in record time. The nearby HEBs can’t compete in ANY of those areas. The base prices at Randall’s can be a little bit higher than HEB’s, but time IS money to me and the increase is certainly not enough to make me hike into the HEB from the back 40 of their parking lot and wait in incredibly long lines (even their express lanes are ridiculous), etc., etc. And, if you use the Randall’s card (be sure to use your actual phone number and you won’t have to carry the card – just type in your phone number at the register), you get great deals as well as coupons for stuff you actually want to buy.
The only complaint I have with this and all Randall’s is the lack of ethnic food products. It’s getting better and they do carry a decent selection of «gourmet» items, but even the neighborhood HEBs are completely lacking. The Hancock HEB and, of course, Central Market are much better than the Far West or Burnet HEBs. So, given a choice of going over to the Hancock HEB or to Central Market (and taking the better part of my day to get in and out of those stores), I’ll run into Randall’s and get most of what I need on a regular basis and make a foray to one of the other stores every now and then to get «exotics.»

this Randalls works for me. I like it much better than the one at Mesa and Spicewood Springs, but I’ll shop there too. Had a girlfriend who absolutely loathed Randalls, and never could figure out why. My wife and I now shop there for basics, and Nature’s Grocery for organics. The Randalls card works forever. Mine has a phone number from the ‘90s.
HEB is usually packed, and the selection isn’t as good. Meat is better at Randalls. The only thing I miss is the HEB produce section, which is «Central Market-​ish». Can’t beat it.
But I like this Randalls

Love the new Blockbuster movie box! You can pick out which movies you want online and go pick them up at the blockbuster box!

We’re a Whole Foods/​Central Market kind of family, supplemented by HEB for cleaning supplies, pharmacy stuff, etc. BUT, our ace in the hole for onesie-​twosie items like Blue Bell is the Randall’s near my office. I’ve learned one thing over the years, that you have to be patient. They’re very community oriented, and hire the handicapped, and that’s so great… but. By all means, go, but take a deep breath, rest easy and leave your hurry sickness at the door.

Sorry, but I just don’t get all Randall’s haters. First of all, if you’re wasting energy actually «hating» a grocery store (?), then you’re expending energy in ridiculous places.
I’ve shopped at this Randall’s for 6 years, since I live in the neighborhood. The employees (love Ron!!) know me by name and ask about my dogs all the time. They’re always friendly and helpful. And you can find deals there. Sometimes I get grossed out by the ghetto HEB on Burnet that’s always crowded and where parking can be a nightmare.
If you have a problem with the Randall’s card, either don’t get one or use fake information. Usually the same people have a problem with CVS’s savings card, too. I bought a few things at CVS the other day and received a $ 24.50 coupon with my purchase. I can walk in and buy $ 24.50 of merchandise and not pay a penny! How cool is that? And I think their prices are good to begin with. But I digress.
With Randall’s savings card, yes, they track what you regularly purchase and offer you coupons on those items. I don’t understand what’s wrong with that. But then again, I don’t think Randall’s is part of the Big Brother network that so many conspiracy theorists are paranoid about.
Today is Easter Sunday and the place was packed (HEB is closed). So which store comes through on a holiday? I’m sure some of the Randall’s haters who were in the store shopping today will bitch and moan about the prices. Go figure.
I’ll keep shopping at this Randall’s. If I’m low on funds, then I’ll head over to HEB, but for convenience & friendliness of staff, Randall’s is my grocery store of choice.

I live in the neighborhood and this is really close but I would not go this this store — not only because I think HEB prices are lower all around, but the people working at this location apparently are just not happy people. Every time I’ve been there, and it’s been ALOT– the same lack of concern to help customers comes out EVERY time. HEB for me.

I’m not a huge fan of Randall’s in general, but this one is so close to my house that I find myself going there for those quick-​trips. It is rather small, but the layout is predictable, and it seems the same friendly staff is always working no matter what time of day I go.
The demographic of this neighborhood leans towards, shall we say ‘geriatric’, so it’s easy to dart in and out real quick since your competition in the isles is typically moving slowly. JUST KIDDING. But seriously, going to this place will make a 41-​year-​old feel like a teenager again.
They recently renovated which was a pain because they did it while keeping the store open. But now that it’s done, the place has a fresh, clean and new feeling. Still the same relatively over-​priced fare, but more pleasurable to get fleeced in. Gotta use that Randall’s card to get prices anywhere near what you’d find at HEB. But sometimes the convenience is worth it.

I recently moved and am adjusting to all new neighborhood stores. I had my doubts about Randalls since everyone says they’re overpriced and this branch is relatively small and old looking; however, I love this store! It’s never crowded, so I can find a parking spot then get in and out quickly. The employees are always friendly, too.
The sales are awesome! For instance, recently, milk was $ 2.50/gallon, chicken breasts were $ 2/​pound, grapes were 98 cents/​pound, and Fresh Express bagged salads were only $ 1 each! Like Natalia said, if you plan your menu around the food that is on sale, you can shop here very inexpensively.
Additionally, in the back corner near the dairy section, you will find a clearance area. I’ve found all kinds of neat stuff here – $ 1 nail polish, $ 1 Greenies (dog treats), $ 2 pomegranate juice, $ 1 Cheerios, and more! The weird stuff on that shelf is kind of amusing, but there are definitely some deals to be had as well.
For those of you who don’t like the Remarkable card, here’s a tip: don’t give your real information. Just write in a fake address and phone number. They don’t look at your ID or anything. Safeway can still track your purchases and use that data to improve their ordering or marketing or whatever they do, but they won’t know who you really are.

This is the Randall’s of the damned. It’s the worst. Randall’s. Evah. And that’s really saying something for Randall’s. I mean, I used to live w/​in walking distance of this place, and I would only go there in dire emergencies because every visit would leave me frustrated and pissed off. Hell, I’m getting mad just THINKING about this place and what a shitty attempt at retail it actually is.
Damn you to hell, Balcones Randall’s!

I usually prefer HEB/​Central Market over Randalls. Something about Randalls’ store layouts, lighting, the lines they carry, the whole Remarkable Card thing, and the people they employ all combine for a somewhat creepy/​slightly overpriced/​outdated shopping experience. But I do appreciate Randalls for one thing in particular, and that is for being open on religious holidays.
I was in DESPERATE need of an open grocery store on Easter Sunday, and all of the HEB/​Central Markets were dark. Enter Randalls, my grocery knight in shining armor of the day. I may not be gung-​ho about shopping here on 360+ days of the year, but on those few religious holidays, I’m glad Randalls exists.