East 1st Grocery

Perfect solution to a warm sunny day of waiting in line at la barbecue. I walked in looking for something Cold, carbonated, local, and hoppy and walked out with a super satisfying pick-​your-​own sixer. Staff was excited to see us have the afternoon to enjoy the local treats — highly recommend stopping here for hydration libations before visiting la barbecue on the next block.

Excellent selection, very competitive prices, and an owner that seems passionate about finding and providing great craft beer to his customers.
A+

Those who know me well & have read my previous reviews know that I’m all about the craftbeer scene in ATX. I have a few choice spots whenever I’m searching for unique beers & East 1^st Grocery is the latest one added to my list.
Located on East Cesar Chavez at the edge of the hipster-​infested «east side», East 1^st Grocery looks like your average conveinence store/​gas station. Aside from an awesome beer selection, they also carry other local products & certain provisions that keep you from possibly going to the grocery store. Reminds me alot of Live Oak Market, my other local beer store.
Did not talk to any of the staff during my visit so my review (and rating) could change in the future but for now this place is great IMO.

Love the diversity and convenience, but prices are high! Bought a 4-​pack there last week for $ 16, and found the same locally for$ 9 today from another independent small business.

Who knew that a small gas station down on East Cesar Chavez would have one of the best craft beer selections in town? If you keep up with the Austin beer scene, maybe you already knew that, but in case not, get over to East 1^st Grocery immediately! Upon wandering into e1 Grocery one day after a tough workout, I was astonished to see the selection of craft beer offered at this unassuming bottle shop. Since then, this store has been one of my most valued resources for finding the latest craft beer releases in Austin.
Behind the counter, Sam gets his hands on all of the hottest beer releases, and he also maintains a large selection of the best everyday beers that are sold in Austin. It is obvious that the beers offered here are carefully curated, and if you keep up with E1 Grocery on Twitter, you will no doubt be made aware of the newest and best beers on (at least) a weekly basis! The prices here are great, and if you’re lucky, you might find a hidden gem of a beer tucked away on the shelf randomly one day.
In addition to the great craft beer selection, E1 Grocery makes a point to be an early and primary supporter of local businesses like Cuvée Coffee, Coffer (and their carbonated cold brew coffee bottles), and other local food and drink vendors. Seeing a small store like this also supporting other local businesses, as well as being a reliable source for the best beers in town, means that I will continue to spread the word about East 1^st Grocery and what they are doing. AAAAAND, you can pick up a few beers and go across the street to get awesome BBQ at Kerlin BBQ (BYOB!) or tacos from Veracruz All Natural! Happy to see the east side thriving like this, and I have no doubt that it is partially due to businesses like this.

Nice little spot for healthy beverages. They carry kombucha and chia drinks… stuff like that. On the expensive side, but it’s expensive stuff.

Great beer selection, decently priced compared to some shops, excellent service.
I just wish it was closer to home.

The good:
This place has an excellent beer selection as well as specialty snacks.
The bad:
I’ve been here twice. The first time they rang up a 9.99 6-​pack as 12.99 I caught it and they fixed it. Last night I was in a hurry grabbed ginger beer ($ 8.99), milk and a chocolate bar. I paid not thinking and only after realized I paid $ 24+… That means the milk was $ 10/​gallon and the chocolate bar was $ 4… Or more likely, as happened on the first visit, they overcharged me.
Go for the beer, but do the math before trusting the cashier.

Stopped here a ton of times for beer, and only once for gas. That says something.
Also, get the chocolate at the front register. Do it.

One of the best places to grab beer in town by a long shot! I came here for Community’s Mosaic IPA which I believe this is one of the only (if not the only place) in town that you can get it.

Came by to check out the beer selection and was very impressed. Lots of great stuff for craft beer lovers, and a fair amount of singles and bombers as well as 6 packs. Sam, one of the owners, is extremely friendly as well as very knowledgeable about beer. Fantastic spot for great beer in the downtown area!

I LOVE E1 Grocery! They have the absolute best selection of craft beer and are SO nice. The owners always make it a point to ask «How are you, my friend?» and it makes me feel like their most valued customer. E1G really knows how to run a great local business and I recommend it to everyone. Plus, they have two beautiful mosaics on their façade of Gandhi and the Virgin of Guadalupe.

The best specialty beer selection on the East Side outside of some places specifically for that purpose. They try out new beers almost weekly. They have a great wine selection also, though not as great as their beer selection.
Always friendly and open to suggestion… I’ve asked for a certain beer before and they wrote down the name to try to get it in stock.
Propane tank exchange — just discovered this. I grill a lot and live close by, live saver.
One of my favorite little discoveries on the East Side. Right across from Weather Up, one of my favorite cocktail bars.

You wont believe this nondescript store on east side is craft beer bottle paradise. Suhail/​Sam is one of the owners and knows what he is talking about. He gets rare to limited edition beers and sometimes springs up vintages that are only available at the store. I live really North, but wouldn’t hesitate to swing by and shake my wallet at this place.

This is a hidden gem on the east side. From the outside you would never guess that inside is one of the best selections of craft beer around. On top of that the prices are fair unlike some other store that gouge away. The guys that work there are very nice. If I lived int he neighborhood I would be there multiple times a week. As it is I stop by 1 – 2 times a month or more is a new beer comes out.

1. Very friendly staff.
2. Good gas prices.
3. A very very very nice little selection of local brews (mmmmm, Hops and Grain) as well as a few other specialty items.
4. Buddha’s Brew Kombucha (yay!)
5. Neato mosaic art on the walls of the building.
I am sort of in love with this place. Did I mention the nice beer selection?