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My mom moved out of Texas about 20 years ago, and still sometimes talks fondly about HEB. I'm currently in Dallas, and annoyingly there is no HEB within a reas
by SwellJoe 4mo ago
My mom moved out of Texas about 20 years ago, and still sometimes talks fondly about HEB.
I'm currently in Dallas, and annoyingly there is no HEB within a reasonable distance, though they have finally started opening stores in the DFW metro area. Just none in central Dallas, yet. They do just about everything right. Their lower bound on quality for stuff like produce is higher than most stores, their store brands are usually higher quality than the big brands (real sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup, fewer unpronounceable ingredients, etc., and often simply taste better). Their employees seem more invested in it being a good shopping experience, and I hope that means they're treated well.
Anyway, it's earned loyalty. It's not just a "well, it's been here for a long time and it's what I'm used to".
- fastball 4mo agoThey might not have as many HEBs in DFW, but that is where Central Market is head-quartered!
- SwellJoe 4mo agoThe Dallas Central Market is a 35 minute bike ride away. Too far. And, besides, it's not HEB. It's fine, but there's a Whole Foods 27 minutes away if I want the fancy groceries, though that's also too far for a regular grocery run.
- Conscat 4mo agoAs much as I loved growing up with HEB, my fondest memories are of eating Central Market squid salad and brie in its playground/music venue backyard.
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- SOLAR_FIELDS 4mo agoThe way HEB wins the hearts and souls of every Texan is via the tortilla machine. No other major grocery chain stocks fresh, daily made tortillas and instead offers premade "tortillas"
- whatthesmack 4mo agoBuc-ee's (another from-Texas staple) also offers fresh, daily-made tortillas :)