The holiday season is the busiest time of year at the Vending Nut Company. All the bakers in town are lined up for fresh pecans, peanuts, pistachios, and dried fruit for their holiday baking. The retail store is tucked away in the back of the factory, and is a wonderful choice for gift shopping and stocking up for holiday cooking.
The store carries their own freshly roasted, shelled, and unshelled nuts of all varieties, along with peanut butter, almond and pecan meal, and nut mixes. The offerings also include dried fruits of the normal variety, along with figs, mango, payaya, and fruit cake mixes.
There are a variety of candies available (including Texas-shaped pralines), along with gift tins, baskets, boxes, and nut dispensers for the true addict. Prices are very reasonable, since the merchandise is factory direct. The store also carries a full line of Mrs. Renfro's salsa, jellies, and other products, also made in Fort Worth.
The store itself is small, but interesting. An old Wurlitzer juke box plays 45s, and there is some interesting memorabilia decorating the walls. The mood is always cozy and friendly, and the employees are helpful and knowledgeable. You can order a catalog by calling 800-429-9260, or 817-737-3071 in you're in the area. Their motto is "Nobody can beat our nuts," and I have to agree.