Royal's Market — Local services in Loa

This grocery store is in Loa, UT. It was close to the Saddle House where we were staying. Small grocery store, but seemed to have a good enough variety and choices of food. Deli. I never did see a chip aisle but found some salty stuff on the candy aisle. Our cashier opened up register 2 and checked us out. I was asked if I wanted to donate my change to something, maybe something for the school. I didn't like that people are allowed to bring their dogs in the store when they aren't service animals but that does seem to be tolerated in Utah. Some people are allergic to dogs and it is a health hazard. If they got loose it could be a disaster in such a small store with a lot of people in it. I saw one large black poodle type dog in there and a woman carrying a small brown dog. The store is small enough already and things are stacked on the floor, that could be a tripping hazard if you aren't paying attention. I specifically noticed trays of Coke products zig zagged on the floor. I should have taken a picture but didn't. If you need supplies while you are in Loa this would be the place to go. I'm not sure of the hours. There was plenty of parking and the store was crowded. The prices seemed fair for being in a small town. They had some good sales going when...

Being the largest grocery store on our way to Capital Reef National Park we found all of the staple items we needed for our family including Gluten Free pantry items. The prices were very reasonable, selection was large enough for the population and the staff were fantastic. Our kids even asked to drive the extra time and miles to return here for food items part way through our vacation, so tacking on an extra 20 miles round trip back to our hiking location we still found it worth it. It may have been the sewing shop located in the store, by the produce section, that was a motivator for one of our kids; they really wanted to bring home a couple yards of fabric. The gentleman at the deli was especially friendly, chatting about favorite roads and hikes in the area we...

Well worth the drive from Capitol Reef to shop here, before heading to Escalante or Hanksville, whose stores don't quite compare. They clearly make an effort to cover most palettes. I was surprised to see Full Circle Organics on their shelves at reasonable prices. I even found organic pure Stevia Leaf, something I would normally have to go to a health food store for. Most prices were reasonable, some great sale items. Staff was friendly, however, don't expect a mask covering the smile, no staff wore a mask, and it's the same in most places in this general area. Same for customers....