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Stanton's Shopping Center

Oldest Businesses in Texas
Stanton’s Shopping Center
On N. Taylor Street in Alvin, Texas, you’ll find a charming general store with roots dating back to the 1920s: Stanton’s Shopping Center. Staying true to its heritage, Stanton’s hasn’t embraced flashy self-checkout lanes or eye-catching BOGO sales. Instead, it focuses on friendly service and the nostalgic touch of handwritten price tags.
Inside, the store offers an array of groceries, from spices and pastas to canned goods and everything you need for a home-cooked meal—or an authentic Texas barbecue. The owners, Allen, Neal, and Paul Stanton, are dedicated to preserving their family’s legacy by crafting and smoking homemade meats daily. For generations, the Stantons have been a dependable presence in the community, even providing support during hurricane emergencies.
Stanton’s embodies a true hometown spirit. Whether you’re there to grab some feed, stock up on groceries, or simply sip a coffee at the bar, you’ll always find a warm welcome.

In the spirit of giving, we ran into our friend Alex and dropped off a special little gift to him - because he has been a gift to us since the day we bought the building in downtown!