French Co Grocer

Small grocer near the Gage Hotel. It may be small, but it is packed wall to wall with items. An absolute must-try is the hummus! Actually all of the pre-made food items are wonderful.I've heard some people bark about the price, but 1, you're in West Texas and things just cost more here. And 2, it is 100% worth the price. I don't say that often. But at The French, they have quality food.

The place was massively over priced and the staff was not friendly at all. We felt like we were a nuissance and had to walk on egg shells to give them our money. But, it's the only option in town, so just know before you go.

We loved this grocery - we stopped during our trip to Big Bend Texas. It was owned by a great guy. They had a clean organized store with a wonderful selection of all the basics and essentials. There were very good cooked / prepared foods for lunch and breakfast. If we are back in the area we are going back!

Sooooo cute! The staff is wonderful. Their prices are very fair & they have a great selection of healthy foods. We accidentally stumbled across this place & I am so glad we did.We also got lucky & got to crash a music night!

I encountered this store when I was required o stay in Marathon for a few days, during what was a long, hard trans-US bicycle tour. From the get go, I was struck by how important this establishment is to the local community. Sam, who owns the place, appears to be working hard to ensure that it continues to be an important centrepiece in Marathon. He has committed people as part of his team and it is clear that the store serves a wider social purpose. Staff were courteous and friendly on the occasions I visited. Danielle offered to make me a vegetarian sandwich and also promoted their Burger night with live music, which was taking place that night. She was very accommodating and explained that more social activities take place there, including a social gathering on Sundays, featuring local musicians. At a time when rural communities in the US struggle to access fresh produce, it's clear that this store is going to great lengths to offer quality and choice for local people. I like this place, its people and the work they do. Thanks for doing a great job!

As expensive as would be expected for a remote store. Friendly people and staff is efficient.

Our ABSOLUTE FAVORITE PLACE EVER!! We were fortunate enough to speak to the owners. Fresh food for my meat eaters and more importantly fresh food for my vegetarian. I love the options of items for my pack before we head into the mountains.

A well stocked grocery store with all the essentials and more. We stopped on two separate occasions. The first we made it to their burger night on Friday, and it was fantastic. An excellent burger, with delicious housemade potato chip, they were the best! The second on a Sunday where we picked up a sandwich for a quick bite before we hit the road again. Both occasions we picked up a bottle of wine as a gift to friends, they have a really nice wine selection and we were pleased with our choices.A great jumping off point for Big Bend adventures, highly recommend to stop.

Great place for souvenirs, grab-n-go foods, and all kinds of groceries and supplies! We enjoyed their selection of fruit, sandwiches, and tamales for several days of picnic lunches in Big Bend. They also have a great selection of canned coffee drinks and fizzy waters for the road, and it was great to browse from their selection of locally made souvenirs, too!

It is what it is! This is our little community store. Some people call it the 'trip saver'. It is a neat little place, welcoming to all. No trip to Marathon is complete without visiting the French Grocer.You're Welcome!