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Grocery & Shopping Guide — Waco Metro Area

H-E-B — The Essential Texas Grocer

H-E-B is the dominant grocery chain in Texas and a cultural institution. Most Texans plan their neighborhood choice partly around HEB proximity. Waco has strong HEB coverage with three locations including two HEB Plus! (larger format with more departments).

Store Address Hours Features
19th & Meridian H-E-B 3801 N 19th St, Waco, TX 76708 Daily 6am–11pm Pharmacy, meat & seafood market, gas station
Wooded Acres H-E-B 1301 Wooded Acres Dr, Waco, TX 76710 Daily 6am–11pm Pharmacy, tortilleria, curbside pickup, delivery
Valley Mills H-E-B Plus! 1821 S Valley Mills Dr, Waco, TX 76711 Mon–Fri 8am–10pm; Sat 9am–7pm; Sun 9am–6pm Pharmacy, gas station & car wash, curbside, delivery

All HEB locations offer curbside pickup and home delivery. HEB's pharmacy is often the most affordable option for prescriptions.

Tip for newcomers: HEB is beloved in Texas for its quality, store-brand products (H-E-B brand and Central Market Co. brand), and Texas-specific items. Many residents say HEB is one of the things they miss most when they leave Texas.

Walmart

Store Address Phone Notes
Walmart Supercenter (Richland Hills area) 4320 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76710 (254) 751-0464 Supercenter; pharmacy, auto center
Walmart Supercenter (West Waco / Hewitt) 600 Hewitt Dr, Waco, TX 76712 (254) 666-9021 Supercenter; pharmacy; convenient for Hewitt/Woodway residents

Sam's Club

  • Address: 2301 E Waco Dr, Waco, TX 76705
  • Phone: (254) 799-2408
  • Notes: Membership warehouse club. Only Sam's Club in the metro.

Costco

There is no Costco in the Waco metro. Nearest locations: - Temple, TX — ~35 miles south on I-35 - Waxahachie, TX — ~65 miles north on I-35 (DFW area)

Many Waco residents maintain Costco memberships and make monthly trips. Sam's Club at 2301 E Waco Dr is the primary local warehouse alternative.

Other Grocery Options

Store Address / Notes
ALDI Waco location(s); deep-discount grocery; limited selection but excellent prices
Natural Grocers Waco location; organic and natural foods focus
Homestead Market Local specialty grocer
United Supermarkets Regional Texas chain; Hewitt location (United Super IGA) at 906 N Hewitt Dr

Kroger, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe's do not have locations in the Waco metro. Nearest Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are in Austin (~100 miles) or DFW (~100 miles).

Specialty & International Markets

  • Hispanic / Latino Grocers — Several in South Waco and along the I-35 corridor; La Michoacana Meat Market and similar stores carry authentic Latin ingredients, fresh tortillas, and specialty cuts
  • Asian Markets — Limited options in Waco proper; check Yelp for current listings
  • Halal Grocers — Small halal markets exist in Waco; search Google Maps for current options given frequent turnover

Farmers Markets

Waco Downtown Farmers Market

  • Address: 200 E Bridge St, Waco, TX 76701 (near the Suspension Bridge / Magnolia area)
  • Days: Saturdays, year-round
  • Hours: Morning hours; verify current times at wacodowntownfarmersmarket.com
  • Features: Local produce (within 150-mile radius), artisan vendors, local food vendors, live music

Carleen Bright Arboretum — Woodway

  • The arboretum (9001 Bosque Blvd, Woodway) hosts seasonal markets and community events; check City of Woodway events calendar

Major Shopping Centers

Central Texas Marketplace

  • Location: W Loop 340 / Franklin Ave corridor, Waco
  • Size: 115+ stores
  • Anchors & Notable Tenants: Target, Best Buy, Bath & Body Works, Old Navy, Bed Bath & Beyond, and national chain restaurants
  • Notes: Primary big-box and national retail hub for the metro; most major chains are represented here

Richland Mall

  • Location: 6001 W Waco Dr, Waco, TX 76710
  • Size: 95+ stores
  • Anchors: JCPenney, Dillard's, H&M, Victoria's Secret, Hollister
  • Notes: Traditional enclosed mall; has seen some vacancy but remains the main enclosed mall in the market

Hewitt / Panther Way Corridor

  • Growing retail strip along Hewitt Dr and Panther Way in Hewitt
  • Tenants include Baylor Scott & White clinic, national restaurants, and neighborhood retail
  • Convenient for Hewitt, Woodway, and SW Waco residents

Home Improvement & Hardware

Store Location
Home Depot Waco (multiple); verify current locations at homedepot.com
Lowe's Waco; verify at lowes.com
Tractor Supply Co. Waco and outlying towns (McGregor, West, Hillsboro)
Atwoods 209 N Hewitt Dr, Hewitt — farm, ranch, home goods

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