Randalls

This Randall store is my lifesaver. Whenever I’m at an event in downtown or midtown, I need cash. There isn’t any bank opens on weekends. I always come here to buy something and get cash back.
It’s that buy «something» got me shop here more often. The more I know downtown or midtown; I have more love for this Randall’s.
First of all, the free parking with a garage is rare in midtown. Then, cleaner bathroom is a plus. But don’t rely on the free WiFi. The definition of «free» really says no one can connect to it. Ha!
I don’t live in this neighborhood. So I can’t comment on their grocery selections. I only shop for advertised items. Yes, I got my Randall Rewards card to enjoy the savings.

This is probably the worst Randall’s in the entire state of Texas. First off, people don’t realize that there’s underground parking so everybody tries to line up in front of the store causing a huge traffic jam. Secondly, the store is always understaffed, the u-​scans are regularly broken down in need of repair, they regularly have the same person running the service desk as they do the u-​scans (which means you have to wait forever to get anything approved). Also, the prices here are ridiculous, everything is so overpriced. I’ve been in this Randles frequently and of always had a bad experience. If you’re in need of one or two items, then definitely shop here otherwise don’t waste your time or your money.
It now looks like they are renovating the floors, I would also suggest changing the management and hiring new staff, obviously the staff here have no sense of priority.

Every time I give this place another chance I regret it.

*this review is for the pharmacy only*
Five stars for the pharmacy! (zero stars for the grocery store itself heh heh)
Any and every time I’ve had to get Rx filled, the pharmacists have always been extremely friendly /​pleasant and helpful, going over each med (make sure you eat before this, this will cause drowsiness, etc) rather than just checking you out and sending you on your way. It truly is personalised service with a smile that you rarely encounter anymore.
I’ve only seen the two gentlemen there so I guess maybe they’re it, but their service is stellar. I go out of my way to fill Rx here even though there are plenty of drugstores within blocks of me. It is worth it!

This location is really really disappointing at times, I live in the area and it seems the shelves are never fully stocked especially in the milk area, I’ve been at random times during the days weekends and weekdays always never able to get all the items on my list.
Staff can be friendly but most just do their jobs (which is fine with me) Pharmacy is fast and friendly.
For an update… I went into the store 10−16−15 and they decided to change out the self checkout draws at 4:30pm on a Friday, they only had two lanes open needless to say 20 minutes later I checked out, the line was wrapped around the store another disappointment at this location.

Stopped in just one time and the service was deplorable. Customer service clerk was rude to me, and I saw a cashier being rude to another customer. No wonder the place was so empty.

The pharmacy here is the most caring pharmacy I’ve been to in years. When they discovered it wasn’t in stock they called instead of letting me waste a trip back before it was ready. They helped facility my prescription plan getting requested information.

This new-​ish looking location relies on its reputation to draw customers in, but has become a haven for vagrants who wander the area and stalk the parking lot, asking patrons for money. Security on premises is useless. The store itself is crammed with merchandise in narrow aisles lending to a claustrophobic shopping experience. Produce section *looks* appealing but lacks fresh goods. Starbucks on the mezzanine is staffed by Randall’s employees who cannot be bothered to deliver product (and are not interested in doing so) It’s a lounge for the homeless who camp on tables with all their «stuff» while charging their cellphones (!) Even shopping in old Chinatown nearby is less stressful. Avoid Randall’s in this dodgy neighborhood.

CHECK EXPIRATION DATES ON ANYTHING YOU BUY FROM THIS LOCATION!!! I shop here once a week, spending a few hundred each trip. What I have found is the staff is friendly and helpful, always taking time to say hello and acknowledge any needs you may have. However, the managers are useless and wander around aimlessly. I constantly find expired food sitting on shelves. When I ask if there are anymore in back, mgt usually brushes it off and doesn’t bother pulling the outdated items off shelves. I had $ 16 of expired food one trip made over the past month. Ridiculous.

A smaller Randall’s in midtown which you would assume be super packed considering the only other grocery store in the area is Fiesta. This Randall’s is surprisingly empty. I always find a parking spot right outside the entrance. This particular location usually has what I’m looking for when I’m in the area I can’t say much about the meat/​fresh produce selections since I’m never in here for those.
This location also has self check-​out counters which I love since I like to be in and out.

Randalls’ is a win almost every-​time. The few exceptions include:
1) the one time when someone was stabbed outside of Randalls
2) the parking garage smelled like mary-​jane
3) and the one time a man hit on me while I was reading at the 3^rd floor Starbucks
Other than that, Randalls’ is great for a quick stop in and grab. Just watch your back when you’re there…

This is a good location for those quick stop grocery pick ups. I like to stop in during lunch hour also for sushi, sandwich, or soup. They have really good cakes from the bakery and are a great stop for last minute gifts whether for work or after.
I really appreciate the underground parking, especially on Rainey or windy days.

They are all so friendly and helpful! Anytime the lines get the slightest bit full the manager jumps in and cashiers and bags as needed. They are a great team with great prices and deals. I encourage their rewards card and downloading their app for the electronic coupons and using the shop kick app!

I’m a loyal shopper at one of their longest (wink wink) competitors; but, I stopped in because I was on the hunt for Chocolate Odwalla. That thing runs out everywhere. They had in stock. Their Starbucks is upstairs-don’t miss it.

I have such mixed feelings about this Randalls…
(1) great location. I live at 2016 Main and getting groceries is a breezes. Also, having the B-​Cycle station kicks ass because I can get there from anywhere in town and know I can take the bike.
(2) somewhat urban feel. I’m glad they took some thought into the urban environment in designing the building. The surface parking lot is relatively small compared to most super markets.
(3) Terrible Produce. The produce situation at this Randalls just sucks. Rotten food. Little to no organic. And it’s all over priced.
(4) Limited choice on ‘speciality foods’. The food choice for things like tofu and non-​milk milks is so terrible. They really need to step up their specialty food game.
I go here because it’s so close. That’s all… I’d much rather go to A different store. Houston, STEP UP YOUR GROCERY GAME!

Whenever I go the store is always very clean. The pharmacist Don is AMAZING. It is like going to see a good buddy. This is a smaller store so the selection is not the greatest like at the meat counter. However, the location is great – just a few blocks from where I live. My fiancé LOVES the underground parking. There is always plenty of spots there. Randalls is a pricey store so do not expect big bargains. I just consider that I am paying for connivence and I am OK with that. Luckily my guy does the shopping so we balance it out with other stores that are not so pricey. The ready to go salads at Randalls are very tasty. I have not found any that are comparable in size and price elsewhere and they are very handy to take to work for lunch.

Located in the middle of midtown and just south of downtown, I imagine this Randalls location is most busy during weekday lunch hours and early evenings after work, which are, coincidentally, the only times I ever shop here. The store is small, and the front parking lot is tiny. There is an underground parking garage immediately beneath the store, but parking there is inconvenient and requires you to wait foreeeever for the elevator to take you up to the main store level and down again after you’ve finished shopping. With no security guard stationed down there, it can feel a bit creepy, too.
With that said, this store carries all the grocery essentials. I shop here mostly during lunch at the sushi counter and occasionally will pop in to grab pastries and other last-​minute pot luck items to bring to the office. Check out the $ 5 whole cake Friday, a steal considering their individual cake/​cheesecake slices can run you $ 3.99/ea. They have a nice selection of hot soups daily, as well as a fresh sandwich line & hot food line (e.g., fried chicken) and an olive bar.
Upstairs is a full service Starbucks with plenty of seating. It’s quieter than your typical Starbucks, and a good place to get some work done or sit down for a quick meal during store hours. The store is very clean, the employees are helpful, and it’s easy to get in and out quickly assuming you’ve snagged a coveted front lot spot!

What I can say about this place is that it is small and suffocating, lol. It is not the kind of Randall’s I am accustomed to, but it is rather close to our loft so if I am in a serious pinch for something, I will run here. The parking out front sucks pretty bad, but the underground parking garage is a lot better.
Another thing I notice is that there is some peculiar little odor that reminds of a Fiesta sometimes, lol. I can’t quite put my finger on it; oh, maybe it’s kinda like a mildew/​moldy odor.
Other than this, it is okay for what it is. Oh yeah before I forget, this seems to be the ONLY grocery store that actually sells stamps individually which is fantastic because I don’t need to buy a whole book of stamps ever.

This is the grocery store I most frequent because I can walk there. I will continue to go there because of it’s convenience though I wish it was a little better.
The pros:
very friendly staff,
decent regular prices
good weekly sales
produce available is usually reasonable quality
open late
clean
The cons:
Limited selection for meats and seafoods
Very small produce section (no cucumbers on one trip)
Don’t have some of the basic items needed for cooking
Not a whole lot of staff
Lots of bums will accost you for change (the whole area is like this though)
Sushi, got it once and it was terrible. A mistake I won’t be making again.
Overall it’s a decent grocery store that gets most of it’s customers due to it’s convenient location. If you’re doing a huge shop or need something that isn’t super basic, you should probably go elsewhere.

This is like a scaled down version of a flagship Randall’s. You can still find what you need just like any other clean Randall’s except it’s like ¾ the size of an original for obvious reasons.
This particular store was clean except for some type of cake that was on display near the front. It had mold on it and when I showed the lady that was doing something near this she quickly threw it in her cart but seemed a tad disturbed that I had the nerve to disturb her. Pretty much everybody had a somewhat friendly attitude here.
The con, PARKING! It is not always easy to get a parking place here and don’t see how anybody can get a place on a busy time like lunch beats me.