Tiny Grocer announced the closure of its South Congress Flagship

Tiny Grocer owner Steph Steele announced that Tiny Grocer on South Congress Avenue will be closing, and moving operations to a new location off East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in fall 2026, replacing the former Longhorn Meat Market, according to previous Community Impact reporting.

Steele announced the upcoming closure in an Instagram post in July. The store’s official closing date is Aug. 23, Tiny Grocer employee Daniel Mendoza said.

The background

“It’s a connector, being on that street,” Steele said. “Not only do you meet amazing local people, you make an acquaintance with really amazing people traveling from all over.”

Something to know

To prepare for the store’s closing, Tiny Grocer is hosting a 10% off sale on retail items at its South Congress and Hyde Park locations. The sale began on July 15 and will run until the end of the month, according to Steele.

In their own words

Through explaining the closure, Steele hints at a potential return to the area.

“I want to tell you, Bouldin Creek and Travis Heights, you have my heart,” Steele said. “I’m working as hard as I can to come back as fast as I can to continue to serve you.”

• Closing Aug. 23
• 1718 S. Congress Ave., Austin
• www.tinygrocer.com