Store is clean, organized, and the staff well coordinated. The problem is the cost and quality of their groceries. To begin with, their prices were NEVER cheap, but it has gotten worse over the years. Name brands that they sell happen to be cheaper at neighboring stores in Newark (ShopRite Springfield ave, Superfresh Clinton ave, even sometimes Whole Foods broad st). They also lack variety of options that other stores sell (being that Ironbound is mostly Portuguese and Brazilian population), a little more variety could do no harm. The shelved bakery items (outside of the bakery counter in the back) happen to taste old or like fridge. I'll give them credit for the butcher and the seafood market though. Overall, greed is what's happened to this place. read more

As a Part Time Brazilian (American lives P/T in Salvador) this is a Great place to get all your Brazilian food needs met! Faroafa, Dende oil, amazing meat + seafood depts. many fruits veggies that you can't find in American markets. Affordable too. read more

A&J Seabra's Supermarket - This is I'm the meat Dept. Talk about fresh. Sorry if it offends some! - Grocery Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

I've been coming here once or twice a month after a trip to Portugal to get some new favorite Portuguese items. Staff is pretty friendly and they have good produce and fish departments, and lots of Portuguese favorites. My favorite item here is the naturally sparkling Portuguese mineral water, which you can buy u. Bulk for less and $1.50 per 1 liter bottle. They have a parking lot which is pretty busy but you can always find a spot. read more

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on 03/28/2020 i purchased 2 "suflair chocolates" at a&j seabra's supermarket at lafayette st (ironbound section) newark, nj and the chocolates are spoiled on a very bad condition even the validation date is not expired. i went back to the store at the costumer service to return the product and the person that was in charge didn't accept i return it and besides it he was very rude. i'm a regular loyalty costumer of the supermarket and i got very upset the way that i was been treated there! i hope a&j seabra's supermarket consider this inconvenience and refund the money of the product. read more

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Every few months I will hear this mysterious call beckon from the pine barrens. Maybe it's Jimmy Hoffa's ghost from the Meadowlands. Or it's the refinery distillates from near Exit 12 on the Turnpike. Whatever it is, I'll schleppe out to Newark Penn, walk down Ferry street into Ironbound, stuff my face stupid with Iberian seafood/barbecue, pick up a dozen pasteis at Alvaro's, and end up here at this supermarket. And I'll be supremely happy surrounded by my favorite edible things. So, let me tell you about my favorites - piri piri sauce (sriracha is for suckers), Sumol (best soda in North America), chouriço (oh, the garlicky porky goodness), bacalhau (so many ways to cook it, so many delicious results), salt (the foundation of civilization and what makes meat taste good) and of course, meat. As a red blooded American nothing says bromance like a hunk of red meat sizzling on a hot cast iron cooking surface, especially if it's cheap. The Seabra family seemingly gave me an approving nod and said "yeah, we gotcha covered right here". So, A&J Seabra. There are 4 locations in Ironbound that I know of...and this one is the flagship. The fish section has a massive selection of bacalhau (different cuts) and fresh seafood, and the prices are fairly good. The produce section is competitive price-wise with the locals. The meat section caters to the Lusophones and the Iberophones, so they move massive amounts of Picanhas, briskets and whatnot. Therefore such items are much cheaper. $2.95/lb cyrovac Briskets? That's cheaper than Costco. Cut into cubes and stew for weeks of eats. $3.95/lb cyrovac Picanhas? Ask the friendly butcher to cut to 2 inch thick steaks you'll have multiple steaks for the grill. While you are there, try their chouriço - smoky meaty and garlicky, bring a link or 2 home...pan fry, add a shot of brandy and flambe it - It's great. Use them to flavor the Portuguese Caldo Verde - great soup and possibly the best way to enjoy that bag of kale from Trader Joe's. While you are there, check out the deli section. Portuguese cheese are great bang for the buck, as is their underrated proscunto (cured ham cousin to the Italian prosciutto or Spanish jamon) Don't miss the aisles dedicated to Portuguese groceries like large bottles of Incopil Piri-Piri (not too spicy, rather flavorful), chicken marinates for the grill (Nando's Peri Peri, meet your match), large bags of Portuguese sea salt (cheap here), plenty of Brazilian and Latin American groceries, and wonders of wonders, Sumol, the delicious Portuguese Citrus soda, made near Montreal (another big Lusophone area in North American). Get the Passion fruit flavor if you want to savour its majesty. Also, if you are a big caffeine nerd, buy some Guarana syrups here. They have it here in spades and not expensive either. And finally, their bakery section. They bake their own pasteis and stock fresh bread from Texiera bakery. Once you walk near it, you'll smell the heady bready aroma. Try to escape with only half a dozen. Checkout is usually fast and efficient, and parking is ample. As the call from the Garden state slowly recede and the train enter the tunnel towards New York City, I wonder why my wallet became rather light and my backpack rather heavy. Then I survey all I have purchased and felt a sense of profound joy. My larders are full and I return home with my favorite food items yet again. Great job, Seabra. Let this happy arrangement endure. read more

A&J Seabra's Supermarket - This is a carnivore's dream come true. - Grocery Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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I had promised myself not to go to Seabras (Lafayette Street) anymore. Nevertheless, I really needed to buy some vegetables. Extremely expensive for the quality of the products and for the location. $5.49 for broccoli?! $3.99 for dandelion? 3 tomatoes $6? I often go to grocery stores in New York and I have found that prices in the City are lower and fair. Furthermore, worst customer service in NJ. Literally, no one speaks English. It is a shame that the City of Newark, once the land of immigrants and decent people has places like this. read more

I stop by this supermarket after work. I wish I had discovered it sooner. It's a great market in the area. The produce is fresh and there's a diverse selection of it. Also, they sell bakery items that you can't find in Shoprite or Pathmark - breads from Portuguese rolls to Pao Doce. Teixeira's Bakery and Terra Nossa Bakery goods are sold here. There is a wide selection of international products from Portugal, Brazil, and Central America sold here. I've picked up tamales and spinach empanadas in the frozen food cold cases for a quick, work-week-night dinner option. The supermarket is organized and clean. It's larger than the one on Ferry Street (the Lafayette location has a giant parking lot), and I think the prices are a little more competitive here, too. read more

Great place to find Portuguese goodies. They offer butcher cut meats and special cheeses. Don't go on the weekend as its get packed. Love their fresh pastries and bread. read more

The place for all the fresh staples that make traditional Portuguese cuisine so damn good. 8 types of Bacalao,barrels of brined olives and pickles,cheese selections from not only Portugal but also Brazil,Mexico and Latin America, sausages of all types,custom butcher,a fish market that carry ocean fresh cockles, razor clams,giant Mozambique prawns,Madeira sardines,sweet cream butters,West African coffees,vast selection of Portuguese olive oils, and breads from Teixeira's Bakery delivered on the hour so they are still warm when you buy them. The veggies are extremely fresh and selection is vast. I can honestly browse in Seabras for hours and reminisce of my absolute favorite grocery "Jumbo's" in Cascais {Google it} The parking lot is small.tight and crowded and the only reason Seabra loses one star. Go and lose your self in the essential Portuguese food shopping experience in New Jersey. Update: renovations are completed and Seabra's is not only less cluttered but modernized. read more

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Even though I don't live in NJ, I will absolutely come back to this supermarket. It's massive and clean with great prices! They have parking available, but is also within walking distance to Newark Penn Station. Although the store carries everything you need, it does cater to the Portuguese and Brazilian crowd, so you will find a lot of interesting and authentic products and delights mainly from Portugal. I also spotted a number of products imported from Italy and Spain, as well as the standard American products you'd expect at any supermarket. I can't wait to go back and pick up some of the salted bacalao... there's a huge section in the back dedicated especially to that! I just hope that my arms are strong enough for the schlep back into Manhattan from the train :-) read more

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Great spot. 1) Glad I found a Brazilian/Portuguese/South American spot where I can get access to all the specialty products. 2) I like their hot meal and bakery section. Pretty good and very affordable. 3) I will recommend getting the Brazilian soda Guarana and Portuguese soda Sumol. read more

It's a decent supermarket. I'm from queens and was looking for a close by spot to pick up something for dinner at a friend's place nearby. The produce wasn't super fresh, the meat section is very limited. The butchers tried to convince me to buying tomahawk steaks when I asked if they sold ribeye or shell steaks . After about 5 mins I found out they had precut packaged meats lol. Anyways the bakery section and the deli section the staff was friendly and nice. Def pick up some pastries while you're there. Don't bother for the weak coffee though. read more

Disgusting...rude employees rude customers. Employees don't follow the rules to force people to get numbers. Whomever screams loudest gets service. Cleanliness leaves a lot to be desired. Quality of products is highly lacking. read more

Things this place is good for: canned foods, baking supplies, brazilian products, chips, dairy products & fruits. Things that this place is not great for: ginger (if you reach for it little flies just come out of every nook) meats (the selection is sparse and the quality is meh) service (unless you are fluent in portuguese) I go back there because they are close by and they have what I need, but for vegetables I go else where. read more

The place has a good variety. The prices are expensive if you compare with other big supermarkets.

It would be plain wrong if I didn't give full blown star action here at Seabra's. Being % Portuguese (should be but the results didn't come back yet from the Ancestry.com DNA Christmas present), it's hard not to love everything about this place. The language I understand but cannot speak, the smells of my heritage food, amazing assortment of traditional breads, choriso, fish...heaven! Plus I stand a giant at 5'8. read more

Super expensive supermarket and u have to see if the price match at the register, especially the bread!

This grocery store has everything, but truly love the liquor section! Found my new fave, Vodka Mariette here and now I keep coming back! read more

A&J Seabra's Supermarket - Best spirits in town! - Grocery Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

This grocery store is convenient and affordable, though I feel they have a limited selection of American products. The staff is helpful and friendly; it helps to speak Portuguese or Spanish. My only gripe is with their vegetable and produce section. I often find expired produce, like bagged salads. I have seen the expiration torn off of some products, bc it's past the date. So, be careful and check everything before selecting. read more

Very big supermarket specializing in Portuguese products. Produce is fresh and their meats are great and customizable by the butcher. Isles are badly labeled and placement of items don't make much sense. Their parking lot is tight and not very big. Also, their prices are higher than other supermarkets in the area. read more

They have everything I need great food and fresh products. Customer service is great. The butchers agree

I was here about 20 years ago and like the interesting selection of food but the cashier was really nasty. Literally have not been it back in the area since then but wanted to get something to eat and use the restroom so I decide to give this place a second try. It looks fairly clean and it has a very interesting selection of food reasonably priced food. If you're looking for exotic European products This Is The Place To Go however..... I couldn't find not one single person who could tell me where the restroom was. The cashier directed me to the liquor department and I was then directed by I'm not very friendly man putting out to check out number one???? Why I don't know. There was NO restroom there. So I left with my two purchases not to be coming back anytime soon. It's a shame this one simple thing ... No pun intended really pissed me off if I could find somebody that could actually tell me where the restroom was located I would have purchased more items and returned again. I want to give this place a higher rating but I can't. 2 failed visits in over a 20-year period of time tells you there's a long-standing customer service issue. read more

Really good food, great prices and friendly staff. Drip coffee tastes great and cheap--$1.35 or so. Meat and fish amazingly fresh. Really incredible. They recently renovated the fish section. The customer service people are always very helpful and kind. The specials can make shopping here very cheap. Whenever I have to buy an item that is not on sale, the prices are still very reasonable. Great selection given the store size. I wish the cage free eggs were priced lower. Produce is fresh, especially when in season. Prices on tea, sparkling water and other items very good. Amazing cheese selection. Low deli prices. Bakery fresh and reasonably priced. read more

Great Portuguese selection from cured meat to cheese to coffee beans. Big parking lot.

I come here about every 2 to 4 months to purchase chorizo, Portuguese sardines, and Spanish and Portuguese cheese. Although they cater more to the Portuguese, Brazilian, and Hispanic communities, they also have products that you find at stores such as Pathmark, Foodtown, etc... The store is quite roomy and clean and has ample parking space outside. I have been coming here since the mid 90's and will continue coming for years to come. I highly recommend this grocery store to anyone. read more