As a general rule of thumb, I reserve 5-star ratings for restaurants and hotels, establishments where I can expect to receive some semblance of customer service via a tourism or hospitality experience. Yet, in the case of Texas General Store, the overall time spent there was most enjoyable.
As you'll see from the photos I included, even the storefront was very much intact. I didn't find one iota of debris littered about. I didn't see cigarette butts or gum or common trash anywhere (things one might expect to find at a such a place as this) For a store to call itself a "general store," the owners/management take their presentation and representation of the establishment very seriously!
That would include the interior of the store, too! Everything appeared to be in order. And by in order, I mean...IN ORDER! Did I mention that everything on the interior of the store was placed decently and in order?! If I didn't mention that already, I'm mentioning it now!
There wasn't a shirt misplaced or mislabeled or folded improperly. Every item that was hanging from a hook on the wall was neatly and adequately placed. All of the knick knacks and figurines that one might buy for a souvenir were equidistant and properly displayed. The floor was very clean and swept. The trash that I did see was not overrun, either.
And most importantly: The young lady, whose name I can't recall, was very pleasant at the counter! She was small and petite with blond hair, and very friendly! (Perhaps that description will help the owners know who I'm referring to). But, she even took the time to answer any and all questions I had, and made some recommendations of items I might consider purchasing. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and kept a smile on her face the entire time I was there with my friend. Yes. If you're ever in Grapevine, Texas, have a free moment, and are looking for some souvenirs to take back with you, this is definitely the store you should visit! ~LaVell
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