Royal Blue Grocery

Royal Blue Grocery is a compact urban market with several stores in Downtown Austin and one in San Antonio. Its shops mix conventional grocery and convenience items with freshly made grab-and-go food, Proud Mary coffee, and breakfast tacos that are made and delivered daily, and the homemade salsas have a loyal following. Grilled paninis are pressed to order, and the stores carry wine and cold beer from local and international producers.

Ordering ahead is available online, and the stores also handle catering and sell gift cards. One Downtown location has a patio for coffee, lunch or dinner, and the stores are open late every day of the week. Each market is tailored to its own neighborhood, and the owners describe the shops as a bodega or corner store with what you need when you need it.