Luminare 4549 Posted October 18 Quote a full-service butcher and bakery—but it will be the first to offer Briggo, a “robot barista” that produces customized drinks on-demand via mobile app or touchscreen kiosk. https://communityimpact.com/local-news/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/news/2019/10/09/midtown-whole-foods-november-briggo-robot-barista/ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jermh 370 Posted October 18 1 hour ago, Luminare said: https://communityimpact.com/local-news/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/news/2019/10/09/midtown-whole-foods-november-briggo-robot-barista/ It's basically a long-ass kiosk that makes a coffee when you order it. They have one on the mezzanine level of the George R. Brown near the Marriott skywalk. I'm not sure if it's any good, but there was a line of people waiting to pay tribute to their coffee-serving robotic overlord. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wilcal 767 Posted October 22 If anyone wanted to go for the opening, you can get some swag. Quote Hey, neighbor. We’re excited to announce our doors are opening on Thursday, November 7, and we want you to be there! The doors officially open at 8 am, but come early for music and complimentary coffee and snacks.* Be one of the first 200 customers in line when the store opens and you'll receive a token valid for a Whole Foods Market Midtown Houston tote bag and a "Secret Saver" card valued between $5 and $100.** Bring your family and friends — we’ll see you there! Kind of interested, so might walk over. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeerNut 1716 Posted October 22 1 hour ago, wilcal said: If anyone wanted to go for the opening, you can get some swag. Kind of interested, so might walk over. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whole-foods-market-grand-opening-midtown-houston-tickets-74982969079 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeerNut 1716 Posted October 30 November 2nd https://www.facebook.com/events/2745722542171384/ 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trymahjong 389 Posted November 7 I thought I might be one of the first 200 in line to get that insulated bag. Alas a conflict came up..............sigh Wont get to experience the whole “kazillion people in line” Kazillion people trying to check out at the same time not to mention everyone looking and exiting parking at the same time.......oh my so how was it? 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midtowndweller 74 Posted November 7 I woke up at 6:50am this morning and was really considering going (woulda been maybe a 10 minute walk) but I knew I wouldn’t be one of the first 200 people. I’ll head over after my workout today. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 39831 Posted November 7 https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2019/11/07/photos-look-inside-whole-foods-new-houston-store.html?iana=hpmvp_hstn_news_headline 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cspwal 2973 Posted November 7 Randalls midtown is going to have to step it up a lot 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gene 1853 Posted November 7 2 minutes ago, cspwal said: Randalls midtown is going to have to step it up a lot I actually have a Randalls a block away and a Whole Foods a block away and i go to both equally... (i am on mccue in uptown) Randalls for all the basic items and Whole Foods for specialty items so i think both will be fine...however i haven't been to that Randalls in Midtown in a long time so definitely time for an update if it hasn't had one in awhile! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cspwal 2973 Posted November 7 It got a rearrangement a while ago that opened it up more (it's a small store) by putting the pharmacy along the outer wall with shelves in the middle. It definetly doesn't have as much of the newer bulk foods or non-food items. Also after a certain time they only have one cashier, resulting in very long lines 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
htownbro 522 Posted November 7 now they need a 2 story HEB downtown 6 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cspwal 2973 Posted November 7 It should be 3 stories to one up Whole Foods 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
citizen4rmptown 158 Posted November 7 3 hours ago, midtowndweller said: I woke up at 6:50am this morning and was really considering going (woulda been maybe a 10 minute walk) but I knew I wouldn’t be one of the first 200 people. I’ll head over after my workout today. Eh. You probably would've made the cut. I biked over around that time to make the line at 7 AM and estimate that I was safely among the first 50 people. The branded Midtown tote bag was nice. Also appreciated that they opened doors early. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hindesky 29167 Posted November 10 Shopped early Sunday morning before my bike ride, had a coupons mailed to me since I live blocks away. 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
