“My husband and I spent a few days in Galveston over the holidays. We randomly happened upon this place while taking a leisurely stroll in pursuit of some hot coffee—I'm sooooo glad we did! We made it a point to go a couple of times during our short stay on the island. Here's what's great about this place:[1] They have a self-serve coffee machine but the coffee is really quite good and you have lots of optional add-in sweeteners, flavors, along with a variety of milks and dairy substitutes to choose from.[2] This is the cleanest and most well-organized convenience store that I have ever been in...like in the whole world. Seriously, its absolutely uncluttered and as neat as a pin.[3] The owner is a lovely woman who is incredibly generous and kind. We saw locals in there getting coffee (always a good sign) and she called people by name and had something nice to say to everybody. After our own brief conversation with her, she insisted on gifting my husband and I with a small gift—a lovely gesture.If you need to grab some snacks before to board that cruise ship or if you want to enjoy a cup a coffee while you stay in town, you cannot go wrong with this place. Solid 5 stars.”
“If you are on vacation in or a local Galvestonion I recommend this liquor store. They have all the Kentucky Bourbons except Blantons all major tequila and don't hide anything like Spec's does.”
“This place is the best convenience store on the Island!
They also have a liquor store next door.
The dude behind the counter is always nice and the restrooms are super clean.”
“Shop when you arrive dont bother packing your groceries. Take a moment to sign up for randalls card and get all the deals available. Fresh ready to go section is perfect for day trips. And meal deals for quick family meals is very fresh and competitively priced. There is also a Starbucks cafe inside. You can also pick up everything for the Beach or day on the boat. Only complaint is carts or always in parking lot.”
“Picked up a couple quarts of live shrimp. Perfect size shrimp! They also have various baits. Real nice guys helping you out. Visited there twice so far. I'll go back.”
“This store is very well done The service is good and very friendly. The new "fresh produce is a great addition. I believe the community is thrilled with the remodel. Well done !”
“The only bad review on this store is from a guy who was being racist towards the owner . Michael M is a liar. The staff is super friendly and nice , they will always help u with anything . They keep it a stocked and clean store . This store deserves perfect 5”
“It's the longest standing ma & pa store on the island, and everyone treats u like family! They genuinely care and always try to help u with whatever u need. They're not greedy, and they don't sweat u over a little change. Of course service with a smile!!!”
“Neat little shop. Easy walk from the hotel to get some decently priced bottles of water or soda. Friendly folks and yes right there on the seawall. Was just there last night.”
“This is my favorite store in the entire island. The owners manage the store and maintain high standards. The store is clean and ORGANIZED daily by a hard working lady every morning. They carry your favorite brands at AFFORDABLE PRICES. One of the things I enjoy here is the COFFEE as it’s only $1 for a large cup and the owners allow you to have a second cup in case you may need it that morning. Perhaps, one of the highlights here is they carry your favorite BEERS that are affordable for everyone. They have a smoking area on the back by the CASINO and coffee and office chairs to enjoy your coffee and cigarette while enjoying the machines. Newspaper, pay phone in the front for your convenience and an electric plug to charge your phone if needed. ATM in the back and store accepts APPLE PAY. There is MONEYGRAM and not western union for you emergency needs. The staff is always there cleaning and maintaining the store WELL ORGANIZED with your FAVORITE BRANDS. They always open at 6:00 AM SHARP for you before you head out to work. The locals hang out outside in case you have questions and they are always very down to earth ?. Everybody here is NOT UPTIGHT so feel comfortable and relax while you do your shopping. GAS STATION in the front at COMPETITIVE PRICES. WELCOME TO YIUR REDNECK PARADISE. Hope you enjoy your stay in Galveston AS MUCH AS I DID. Thanks again for the great service and you can add one more LOYAL CUSTOMER to your list. I hope people capture this review and flick your HARD WORKING BUSINESS. This is your first stop when visiting Galveston. I hope this serves you well to both the Bussiness and your new customers.A very happy customer.”
“Arlan’s is a very convenient store for me grab the items I need for the meal I’m about to start! The prices are a little higher than the regular grocery store but it’s worth it for the convenience of not driving to the other side of the island. The people who work here are super nice & the store is really clean. I used to always say “I’m here for the music!” Can’t say that now. They always had some great R&B playing! The owners have changed and it sort of feels like I have a mariachi band following me or I’m there for a big fiesta. Not the market vibe I’ve enjoyed for so long. Now it’s a mix of country and tejano. I love both of those music genres but not when I’m there to get groceries. One minute I’m in fiesta mode, next minute I’m wanting to cry all of my sorrows away to whoever passes me with their headphones on (to block out the new choice of music)”
“Convenient with a great selection. If you can’t find exactly what you are looking for you can bet they have at least three options that come close. I am Thankful they are open every time I visit.”
“Excellent service, kind employees. Garrett, one of the cashiers, was willing to help me out when my bag broke in the parking lot and replaced my milk for me. Made my day.”
“Nicole, Randalls' Employee, distinguished herself by providing excellent service above and beyond what I would ever have expected. After finding my undelivered order from the previous day, Nicole took it upon herself to ensure a customer's order would be delivered. Ignoring any possibility of confronting an irate customer, Nicole fearlessly took responsibility and made contact with me. Nicole's customer relation skills allowed her to calmly and patiently to listen to me tell of my frustrating delivery experience. She then empathized and insured me she would resolve the issue. Nicole's knowledge of the customer order and delivery procedures, allowed her to establish a new delivery time quickly. Then she went beyond the norm, by guaranteeing the delivery, "if needed" would be delivered by herself. After her shift was completed, the order had still not been picked up for delivery. So as promised, Nicole took her personal time to make the delivery to my door. Nicole's integrity and dedication to Randalls and its customers are beyond reproach. Thank You Nicole and also Thanks to the Manager of Galveston's Randalls Grocery Store. (Sorry for the late posting - this happened on the 13-14th of July 2022)”
“Really great! A beautiful store with beautiful service. We loved shopping there. It's right on Seawall Blvd, across from the beach. They have Sushi there where it is freshly made. Also their baked goods are so delicious. We also saw lots of pretty cakes. The vegetable are looking really good. I got a beautiful bunch of parsley and also some fruits, some fruits I had never seen before. They have a large variety of fruits and vegetables plus fresh juices. We got our favorite milk too with the cream on the top that comes in a glass bottle. What more could you want? We loved it.”
“They have a great variety of products. Panederia and taqueria selection is excellent. I would recommend going when there is room in the parking lot, not great options outside of the lot and it’s tight inside when busy.”
“Whoa. Huge change from central Texas. Galveston bites, but service industry people there are *friendly*. Get this - I asked someone for assistance, and she not only helped, she went out of her way to help me! And, while she was checking back stock, a young man asked if I needed assistance. He *asked*. That doesn't happen where I'm from. Walmart people here (Austin) completely avoid eye contact. Sadly, I'm not up for a 4.5-hour drive to shop at the Galveston location.”
“Friendly staff, it's like a goldmine inside. Packed with delicacies and sundries from A-Z. It's our "Go To" store, when we don't feel like going into town...”