HoustonRealtor Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 CONTRARY to what the big freaking sign on the store says (OPENING NOV. 7), the store has apparently opened tonight.I just drove by, and there's an absolutely massive crowd.I'm not sure if it opened, but I doubt it. The lot has been packed all day long. They have been prepping the store and seemed to be filming or taking photos this afternoon. My guess is that it's a pre-opening celebration by invitation only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njvisitor Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Yea, you were right, it was just a pre-opening party. It WILL open on Nov 7., 6am to 12pm (midnight). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chamo Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Now that Pearland is embracing the XXI century, we'll see the real PLUS on HEB and their wine department! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaskerr Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 I went in yesterday and it was a madhouse. I ended up parking behing the store because there weren't any available parking spots upon my initial inspection and there were so many cars queuing up to find spots in front of the store.Once I made it in, I absolutely love this store. It's a very open concept compared to the Central Market off Westheimer and the HEB in Miss. City. Very large, wide aisles, which with the mass of humanity in that store was very accomodating. Furniture and home section are smaller versions of what you'd find in a Wal-Mart SuperCenter with pretty nice prices. Fruit section was just like the HEB in MC, fish section was huge. They do have the homemade tortillas like CM, to go along with the very nice bakery section. Entertainment section in the back right corner had off-brand HDTV's, movies, music, and video games. There was also a $1 a day DVD rental machine. Once I made my back to the front of the store, I checked out the nicely done magazine/book section. At the checkout area, every single lane was open, and every single lane had AT LEAST 5 people in line. It's a good thing I wasn't there to purchase anything, it looked like a 15 minute wait to get in. I'll take the family sometime this weekend, hopefully the craziness will have subsided by then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearman Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Beer selection stinks. (very few micro brews like most HEBs have)Wine by end of year.Steak prices are ABSURD.Seafood selection is pretty good.Produce is pretty awesome.Cafe on the run, bakery, cheese / deli, sushi is pretty cool.Furniture / home stuffs / electronics are kind of crappy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzyedge Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 (edited) It's not a grocery store..it's a show.The prices sucked...almost everything is more expensive than other HEB's and the Walmart across the street.The only item I found was cheaper, is milk.Since Walmart won't be as crowded..i'll keep doing my shopping there so I can get in & out quickly & not get distracted by the Cooking Connection chefs & everyone else that has a mic, screaming into the crowd. Edited November 12, 2007 by dizzyedge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raisingAlexis Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I have to say, I am highly disappointed in the new HEB. I thought there would be decent prices (especially for the Grand Opening Week!), but Target does better on that by far - and without the rude shoppers and insane crowds. I won't be back until they settle in AND lower prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chamo Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Went today for the first time..... I agree with many here; I was expecting more. Selection is pretty amazing, and I am sure they will get better with time. Did not think that prices were that bad, of course people are comparing them to Wal-Mart and not Randalls/Kroger.Cafe on the Run looks Ok, will have to try it, same with the Sushi. Floorplan is quite complicated and the Bakery seemed to be out of place in the middle of the store. I agree that in comparison, Super Target is a better shopping experience than HEB Plus (For now).Is it me or the parking lot seems small for such a large store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiss Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 interesting that the prices are being referred to as higher(i don't agree). like Chamo mentioned, i'm comparing to Krogers. I've often felt Target's grocery prices ran on the high end. So there was no sticker shock to me. I too don't think the experience is worth the crowd right now. Hopefully people will get over the fascination and it will become a more norm shopping experience. if not i guess i'll shop there at midnite sidenote: i did try the asiago cheese bread from the bakery and the lasagna from the Cafe on the Run. BOTH delish! bottled water was $2.99 for a 32 pack! that was an amazing savings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonurse97 Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I went to this HEB during the grand opening and wasn't impressed. Maybe I got frustrated because of the crowds. I may go back once the hoopla dies down but in the meantime, I'll keep shopping at Kroger and SuperTarget for groceries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njvisitor Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Though crowded and moderately priced, the new HEB has an amazing selection, far better than Supertarget and/or Kroger. I especially like the organic/specialty products - glad to see such high quality products in a local store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWSchultz Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 The Beer Guy at HEB told me yesterday that HEB will be getting their new liquor license on 12/20 or 12/21 at which point they will be able to greatly increase their beer selection. I was unaware that the current laws prohibited quantity (and thus quality) of beer. Absolutely fascinating to me. Or maybe it's certain brands that are deemed inappropriate for the general population? I don't know. But the beer guy seemed pretty stoked about this and was telling everyone who was pondering the beer selection choices.I don't know if they'll be able to sell wine the same day or not. My priority was beer last night and wine slipped my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearman Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Thanks for the update on the beer. I've been trying to find the beer/wine manager when I'm in there to ask him what the deal is. ALL the other HEBs in this state have VERY solid beer selections, so I was pretty stunned w/ the selection to this point. To make matters worse, the liquor store near work stopped carrying the only brand I would buy from them - Bridgeport.In fact, they don't carry a SINGLE IPA in the entire store.I'm hoping for Bridgeport, Full Sail, and Sierra Nevada selections. That will make me happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearman Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Apparently the wine shelves are being stocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rem78 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Wine is being sold now and looks like the residents are ready to buy. The beer selection also seems to have expanded. Didn't really have a chance to check out too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearman Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Beer selection is now VERY good.Wine selection is good, but their organization leaves a lot to be desired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timnwendy Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 We made our first trip to this store yesterday. Impressive. How come nobody told me there was an Auntie Anne's Pretzel shop there? Those are so addicting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonRealtor Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 We made our first trip to this store yesterday. Impressive. How come nobody told me there was an Auntie Anne's Pretzel shop there? Those are so addicting!It just opened within the last week or so, but the sign has been up inside since the grand opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timnwendy Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 There is a Taco Cabana being built in front of this HEB complex. Looks like it might be open by late spring. Yum-yum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonurse97 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 There is a Taco Cabana being built in front of this HEB complex. Looks like it might be open by late spring. Yum-yum. Great news! I was just thinking about Taco Cabana the other day, hoping they'd build one on 518. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearman Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Oh. hooray. Taco Cabana. Will be a nice nightcap after I stuff my disgusting face at Golden Corral (yes, they are building one by Sam's boat).More crappy chains! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 And what else did you expect in the suburbs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianSCR Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 It went up pretty quick, but too bad there is no playground for the kiddies. This is located in the HEB complex at Business Center and 518. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timnwendy Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Yes, it is very small. While I'm happy we now have one on the west side of Pearland, I'm also wincing from the traffic problems it is causing on Business Center Drive - which already had issues before McD's opened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 That food will kill you and Im surprised people go there. Either way, this is an added plus to the area's economy and generate some tax revenues for the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 (edited) Although I'm not in the Pearland area, I'm not only jealous of H-E-B Plus stores but the fact that they'll be adding what I've heard is a pretty good Greek restaurant there (for what it's worth, one of my cousins/good friends lives in Pearland). Anyone know what it's replacing in the store? [EDIT: Is the Auntie Anne's Pretzels? Yelp seems to indicate they were there at least as of 2009] Edited May 24, 2014 by IronTiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 interesting.. i wonder if the new HEB in Lake Jackson will be getting a Niko Nikos. i heard it will be an HEB Plus, but maybe not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Eight Turn Crepe leased 1,650 SF  at Shadow Creek Ranch Town Center located at Hwy 288 and 518/Broadway in Pearland. The landlord was represented by Brandon Schawe of Edens and the Tenant was represented by Wes Miller of  Wulfe & Co. https://realtynewsreport.com/rnr-real-estate-briefs-hou-aus-dal-sat-and-more-7/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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