West Tyler is growing, and residents have plenty of reason to celebrate. A groundbreaking ceremony was held this week for a new Brookshire’s Grocery Co. store in West Tyler — and in a delicious twist, the location will also be home to a Stanley’s BBQ restaurant, bringing two beloved local institutions together under one roof.
Brookshire’s Grocery Co., a Tyler-based family-owned supermarket chain with deep roots in East Texas, hosted the official groundbreaking event on Thursday, July 9. The ceremony marked the start of construction on a project that promises to bring fresh grocery options and a taste of one of Tyler’s most celebrated barbecue spots to the west side of the city.
Stanley’s Famous Pit Bar-B-Q has long been a point of pride for Tyler, earning a devoted following for its slow-smoked meats and welcoming atmosphere. Pairing the restaurant with a full-service Brookshire’s store is the kind of community-minded development that reflects the spirit of East Texas — practical, neighborly, and a little bit delicious.
The new West Tyler location adds to Brookshire’s long legacy of serving the region. Founded in Tyler in 1928, the company has grown into one of the largest regional grocery chains in the South while maintaining its hometown identity. For West Tyler residents, the new store means closer access to quality groceries and a hometown dining experience without the drive across town.
Details on an expected opening timeline were not immediately available, but the groundbreaking signals that construction is officially underway. Community members who attended the ceremony got a first look at the site that will soon become a new gathering spot on the west side of Tyler.
It’s a win-win for the neighborhood — and for anyone who loves great barbecue on the way home from grocery shopping.
