A trip to Whole Foods offers a familiar and reliable bounty: aisles of health-conscious products,…read morevibrant organic produce, and an impressive range of prepared foods like pizza, sushi, and a sprawling salad bar. However, the premium quality comes with an equally premium price tag, a reality that has persisted, and perhaps even intensified, since its acquisition by Amazon. For the savvy shopper, there are still ways to navigate the costs. Keen attention to pricing, coupled with strategic use of Amazon Prime discounts and in-store sales, can help balance the ledger. Ultimately, the store's unique draw lies in its exclusive selection; there are certain specialty items you simply won't find anywhere else, making it a necessary stop for certain needs. Our family has found a practical rhythm: we always begin our shopping at the Trader Joe's across the street. After surveying their selection and prices, we then visit Whole Foods for those few, special items we can't get elsewhere. This approach makes the added effort, and expense, feel worthwhile. Despite the undeniable cost, shopping at the Lake Grove location remains a valuable way to support and enrich a healthy lifestyle, especially for those living on Long Island's East End. It's a curated experience, one where careful planning can turn a luxury stop into a sustainable part of your routine.

Beware of the quality of steak in thiswhole foods market. It is extremely poor. I purchased over 2…read morepounds of skirt steak for company arriving at our house last night and it was tough as shoe leather. I called the supermarket and spoke to one of managers and he said that I needed to return 3/4 of the steak in order to obtain a refund or credit. I I told him I threw it out. It was partially cut by each family member and parts chewed and spit out and not sanitary. He said that Whole Foods policy and it didn't matter if it was chewed. I will not buy meat in Whole Foods again. it was an expensive lesson at $22 a pound. Update I chatted with Whole Foods customer service and they have issued me a refund.

This is a East Northport staple, and not taking anything away from the corporate stores in the…read morearea. But a hot freshly made breakfast sandwich, and good cup of coffee in the morning is just One Stop away lol. The only negative is getting out of the parking lot. Ciao for now

I placed an order by phone, which was not made correctly, therefore I went in to the store to ask…read morethem to remake it. I was screamed at by the man behind the counter saying I did not place the order the way I wanted it made. The fact that someone in customer service was screaming in a customers' face is a huge turn off as I went in calmly and did not raise my own voice when asking for the remake. The man that yelled at me could have calmly explained where the error was however he choose to yell instead of staying calm.

Good place to go if you need a few food items. The people who work here are always very nice…read more Highly recommended!

My go to neighborhood shop for milk, eggs, cold cuts, beer, sale items, something I need for a…read morerecipe that I forgot etc. My husband comes for the sandwiches, and groceries too. Staff are friendly and helpful, albeit a bit slow. It's a locals spot. Worth the wait. Weekly sales are great. Much rather come here than the supermarket whenever possible.

Astonished at this company's business practices. I picked up an order I had placed online. As I…read morewalked out I realized that the bag was missing the sub sandwich that was part of my order. Apparently they no longer make that sandwich. They made me a cheaper sandwich without agreeing that I deserved a partial refund. The fact that the sandwich is still offered online is the fault of incompetent executive management. What I find so appalling however, is that they thought it was perfectly acceptable to allow me to walk out with my fully paid order without telling me that the $15 sandwich was missing! Extremely dishonest.

There sandwich's have never been anything special to write home about ... until Yesterday. I got a…read moresix inch Italian and it was perfectly made. I felt like I was in Pennsylvania at a WaWa ... it was made by a new hire ... a guy named Jacob... I thanked him for doing such a good job. He gave me exactly what I ordered perfectly made.

Go all the time to pick up essentials and Especially from the deli counter. Always friendly staff…read moreand it is so nice to have a small supermarket near us.Prices can be a little better but I understand it is a necessity to stay on business.

i've been coming to Buttercup dairy for 30 years and I can tell you that it has changed drastically…read morewhile everybody raves about the freshest cold cuts yes maybe so but the products in the store are outrageous Everything is processed other than the small farm stand. They have outside. They lost all of their small town feel. I could've always counted on Buttercup to have something healthy besides fruit and vegetables maybe avocado chips or a more healthier version of pretzels or I'm more healthy version of anything. Everything that they carry now is processed. I used to always buy ice cream now not so much. It's the cheap of the cheap and the charging you top dollar for it! It's really a shame they took away the small ice cream area where the kids would go in and get their ice cream and get excited about it and put in the freezers which sell complete garbage. I think they forgot about the time when their mom and dad actually had a dairy and everything was healthy. It's a shame that they're forgetting about their older community believe me I'm far from old, but I come in to get some fresh fruit and maybe a few snacks on a healthy side. This is not even a possibility anymore and the baked goods that used to be amazing are now completely processed palm oil folic acids dyes are in one of their products. Well, I understand that these products do cost good money and they would have to do an up charge, but what they're selling is the garbage that you don't want in your children's diet nor your families... I bought cookies, Italian cookies that were expired and full of garbage. Be sure that you read every label in there because I've been there many a time where I've seen people either put a lot of stuff back or complain about it. I feel that now they're making their money in the cold cut area because of the kids and going back to school, but what about everybody else who supported you all these years! It's time for Buttercup to go back to healthy not just a little section when you walk in of overpriced fruit cups in a small area..... I always love going over there but in the last year or so I go less and less so even though Buttercup, you don't care because you're making your money with a Youngin's it's a shame where your family started and where you are now you need to do better and carry products that are not killing us. I know this sounds a bit dramatic but as we age, it's very important what we put in our bodies even when we're younger, but what you're selling now is not OK. I hope this changes. I don't think mom and dad are very proud right now. They know where they started..... it's all about the money now and it's very sad so much for community. I guess that's gone.

Here's the Scoop! If you love ices, ice cream, shakes, cones etc this is the place for you. So many…read moreflavors and specials to choose from. The ices have fresh fruit in them Yummmy! Whenever the colder weather comes and they close I'm upset because I could eat ices all year long. You must check out the ice cream as well the flavors are just as tasty. There's always a line but service is very quick. Go to any Ralph's and check out the awesome desserts believe me they don't disappoint.

it's alright. they always tend to be out of a certain ingredient making some things on the menu…read moreunavailable which is annoying. i got the dubai chocolate sundae and was delicious.

Love love love this drive through Starbucks!!! Can you say…read moreconvenient?! They are open at 5 something and close around 10 pm. This spot is particularly unique thigh because of how the building is set up. It is a drive through only and they have two windows! So if one line is long I can just hop on the other one. It's really awesome. Every time I am there the lines are very quick and they always have everything in stock. Sometimes when I hit other locations and try to get maybe a panini or some other bakery item they are sold out. I'm in and out within 5-8 minutes of pulling up. My order has never been messed up and conversation is always thorough when I place my order. Rock on Starbucks and keep it up! 5 stars all the way!

TERRIBLE TERRIBLE TERRIBLE. I've given this place chance after chance to simply make a drink right…read more It's always long lines, rudeness, AND wrongness. Never in my life have I experienced people getting so many things wrong. So much money for what? EVERY single time I've been here, there is always something wrong. I went to get a matcha today and this is what I was given. The taste is terrible, the service is terrible, overall a terrible location.

Super convenient right off Main Street in Setauket. I was on my way down to Port Jefferson and I…read morehad a hankering for ice coffee. I wasn't able to stop anywhere else so I picked up a large iced coffee and a buttered roll, $6.50. It was absolutely perfect. Wouldn't hesitate to stop there again.

Cupeez is easy to review. It's a convenient drive through and has had the same friendly staff since…read morebefore it was a Cupeez.. but it's pretty overpriced and always has been. If they just lowered the prices to be a little more competitive with 7-11 then I would easily give this place 5 stars and more importantly- all the business I give to Sevs.