Aldi feels like a cross between a supermarket and a minimart. They have smaller stores, less brand…read morevariety, but usually well stocked with the essentials. I have found their meats to be very fresh. With some other supermarket meat sections, they will dye the meats with fresh blood and dyes and then rewrap the meat with a new expiration date. There are consumer report videos on Youtube that describe and show the practice from CNBC and CBC. But so far I have not experience that same practice with Aldi. You can easily tell a supermarket store does this when you cut the meat and noticed the color of the meat inside is significantly darker, or browner than the surface. With Aldi, I have not experienced that at all so I trust them more. Their ground beef and other meats have a uniformed color inside and the surface. My experience with their produce has also been positive. The downside to Aldi is that they might not stock a favorite brand. For me, I am very particular about the flavored coffee creamer I like and they don't carry it. But they do have generic coffee creamers. Not a big deal because megastores like BJs Club don't carry every brand or product line either. Aldi doesn't carry hot foods to take out. They don't have an onside kitchen to prep these kinds of foods. So I'll find I will still have to go up the road to S&S and pick up a ready-made roaster for dinner. As for this particular location. The store is very clean. Aisles are neat and orderly. Boxes of goods are cut open and place directly on the shelves making the stocking of the shelves very efficient and fast. The parking lot is large with plenty of parking. Aldi is also a no-frills low-cost store so do expect to deposit a quarter to borrow one of their shopping carts. It saves them from having to hire someone to round up the carts from the lot like other supermarket do. You get the quarter back after you return the cart. You also don't have to worry about runaway carts dinging your car. Bring your own shopping bags because their plastic bags do cost money. Sometimes the check out lines are long because they might have only two cashiers. But most of the cashiers work very quickly to get you through the door. Aldi is to me a good place to get the basics at a lower cost, but they don't replace your traditional supermarket. They supplement it. I am sure some products can be purchased cheaper during a sale but if you are like me and you don't have time to look through supermarket circulars, this is a good place to get a fair price, even if it isn't the absolute cheapest. My advice, shop here first and whatever you don't find, pick it up at another store if you are in a hurry.

The food quality has been going down hill while the prices spike!…read more Bought mandarins (cuties) the other day. They seemed fine, minus one I had to throw out. No big deal, only one. The next day 2 more were rotted, leaning all over the counter smelling sour I contacted the store but this was 4 days after the fact and ALL have been discarded because they are rotten. Of course you can't do anything without the packaging or the receipt. Didn't think I'd have to save it with their "fresh produce"

I love Big Y! The store is bright and clean, the employees are friendly and helpful and they have a…read moregood selection of items. I've had the grinders which are very good and reasonably priced.

Great selection Prices are good Brand new store very clean and all the employees are knowledgeable…read moreand friendly

Stopped in for some all natural products (just browsing) and I can't believe how much stuff is in…read morehere! There is so much to choose from; hair care, prepped food, snacks, dog food and snacks and they are all organic and naturally made without cruelty or any additives. The woman here (I wish I didn't forget her name cause she was the sweetest and very helpful) gave me holistic suggestions to my inflammatory knee swelling and pain. I have tried everything over the counter, prescription, orthopedic medicine; nothing helps but natural and organic medicine!!! It's time we start using what Mother Nature gave us! I've also come here in the past after some physical agility fighting which left me SORE and didn't want to take a bunch of over the counter meds. Arnica gel and tabs are great! As well as the natural Joint formulas

It's Only Natural is a great little grocery store on Main Street in Middletown. It's small, but…read morethis might be a one stop shop, if it just wasn't so expensive. There's everything in this store, organic produce, juices, vitamins and supplements, chocolate and candy I've never seen before, they even have a little section where you can get a fresh smoothie or a sandwich. There's an area where you can sit with your food. They even have a post office in this little grocery store. But it is expensive.. a box of cereal is $7.49, and it's not even a large box. They had a 5 pound jar of local honey for $50.00. I stopped in to pick up some crackers for my guacamole, I picked some really nice ones for only $3.29, but half the bag was air. This is not the fault of the store of course. It's a lot of fun to walk through a store where everything looks new, and innovative. If you're in the area stop by, always shop smart, not impulsively.

One of the best grocery stores in Rocky Hill!!! They have a nice variety grocery items and I…read moreespecially like their sushi selection. The staff is friendly and the store is always clean and well organized. Easy stop for everyday needs and quick meals.

my wife went in and asked for 4 thin slices of cheese. (i was on FaceTime with her) the person…read morebehind never showed her the slices. looking at the cheese this morning it was thick enough to kill an adult elephant. i called the store and told the deli manager my issue and he spoke to me with a very repugnant attitude.

6:30 Saturday at their "Customer Service" desk, I asked for lottery tickets. "No. Lottery's off." I…read moreasked for change to use the lottery machine. "We don't make change." In other words, the usual at Stop and Shop Middletown. And who was this Customer Service clerk? The assistant manager! Rude, unhelpful, and just plain unpleasant. I wss going to buy groceries too, but I just left my cart and walked out. The worst grocery store I've ever been to, and it's because of the service, or lack of it. I live only a mile away, but I'm never going back. I'd give it zero stars if I could.

There is one reason I keep coming here - it is three minutes drive from my house. That is where my…read moreenjoyment of this supermarket ends. For me, shopping here is truly a displeasure. The stocking is inconsistent so I can never rely on being able to get the products I come in for. This is particularly true for buttermilk which I buy weekly. Yes, it is a specialty item but the store is plenty large enough to keep it in stock and perhaps carry more than the one expensive option offered. In terms of the other selection, it is hard to find unusual ingredients and yet there does often seem to be a decent selection of tropical fruit. The bakery has very mediocre bakes and an average selection at best. There is nothing truly horrifying; I mean to say the place is relatively clean, no vermin, nothing that could actually get me to stop being lazy and go somewhere I enjoy shopping. This particular branch is pretty basic and low-tech. Finally, the staff and employees are a mixed batch that kind of breaks down to be 25% spiteful, 50% ambivalent, and 25% pleasant. If you have better options or more motivation, head elsewhere.

growing up in Hartford and moving out to Middletown, this is the closest thing you'll get to a…read moreactual bodega the vibes are all there good homemade food really good sandwiches. The service is really nice. You can call ahead of time and have sandwiches made so that you can pick them up. They have a whole Nother section filled with juices and sodas. definitely recommend when you're on the go. I need something quick to grab.

Once upon a time there was a Old Latina Woman and her son that ran this place as "Ortiz", and way…read moreback when she used to cook traditional puerto rican dishes every morning and sell them over the counter at her bodega. Ortiz is long gone, but it's former shell is still operating as "Los Primos" Yes, I said bodega, because essentially this is what Los Primos is. Not only can you get the most incredible latin food, but you can also buy Faygo soda, Lottery Tickets, Cheetos & a "Loosey". Dont be "scurred" by the appearance, and don't let your apprehension stop you from enjoying some of the best latin food around. You'll undoubtedly have to bypass the riff-raff that congregates near the front door, but once you get inside the smells of sweet plaintains and freshly cooked pork waft through the air. A steam table near the back is filled with the delicacies of the day. Roasted Pernil, Chicken Legs in Adobo, and Steak simmered in peppers & onions. Yellow Rice & Beans, and Sauteed Plaintains. Fried Pork, Empanadas & Renello De Papas are in the warming cabinet up front. Lunch containers come in 3 sizes ($4 for small, $6 for medium & $8 for large), and come with rice, beans, plantains and your choice of meat. You can also buy meat by the pound ($6.99). Trust when I say this food is addicting. You WILL crave it again and again, and find excuses to make your way back to middletown for lunch time. Keep in mind that it's lunch time only, and they only make a certain amount of food, so once they're out, you're out of luck. I'm also not sure if they cook on weekends, or if they accept credit cards (i've always gone on a weekday & paid with cash). You can easily get away with lunch for 2 here under $15 and be completely stuffed. Go and enjoy a place that I used to keep in my secret stash...

Convenient location. Usually all things I need are in stock…read more The employees that I have dealt with are overall willing to help and friendly

Great location. Always has what I need. From food to clothes. One stop shopping here.read more

Best Indian and Nepali grocery store in Middletown just the 1 mile away from downtown. You can buy…read moreAsian grocery and fruit vegetables and the snacks spices lentil, and rice and so many frozen bread.

Pretty nice little spot. Doesn't compare to the variety of a store I occasionally go to in West…read moreHartford. More packaged stuff at this place. An Indian grocery store I go to in WH has also a deli where I could purchase cooked foods and such. It's cool to come here after eating at the restaurant next door, Udupi Bhavan, because you can ask about the ingredients and if you liked a dish so much you could make it at home.

Drove an additional 15 miles to go and visit Stew Leonard's…read more I preface this review by saying I've seen the owner of Stew Leonard's on the morning news in the past. Particularly during the holidays, where he is talking about how to prepare your holiday meals. Second, my friend from New Jersey is probably the Duchess of Stew Leonard's and I had to see what this was all about. Here is my story It's like going to a Trader Joe's if you're on the West Coast, BuCees if you're on Central and southeast part of the country or I don't know I suppose a typical local giant supermarket. Here are my observations. They accommodate the local people they have so many things you can do with your children. If you're shopping in the store, they have mascots and different games you can play. The store is clean and organize organized There are many local products, they support the local community Would I go back? Probably if I lived closer, I would love to buy their vegetables which was very neatly displayed and priced. They were busy! That says something right?

This place is a great spot if you have little kids. There are interactive things all around the…read morebuilding to keep them entertained, and the mini shopping carts with flags are absolutely adorable. It really makes shopping more fun for families. They have their own wine and liquor store, plus a grab-and-go, buffet-style area with fresh, hot food. There is also an ice cream station with cotton candy and strawberry soft-serve, which is delicious. I especially love the cone cups because if the ice cream melts, it doesn't drip all over you. One of my favorite parts is the selection of pre-prepped meals you can take home and throw right in the oven, like Chicken Cordon Bleu and stuffed chicken with spinach and artichoke, along with many other options. It makes dinner so much easier. The only downside was that the avocados all seemed very overripe, so those probably aren't the best thing to buy here. Other than that, the store is well stocked and easy to shop in. I also really appreciate that they have real checkout counters instead of only self-checkout. The employees are friendly, helpful, and the service is good. Prices run a little on the higher side, but if you look around, you can definitely find some decent deals. Overall, it's a convenient and enjoyable place to shop, especially for the pre-made meals and family-friendly atmosphere.

I don't know what you are paying her but Elizabeth the shop from home manager I believe is awesome…read moreyou need to do all you can to keep her I was so happy to see her today she is nothing but a sheer joy to have taking care of our orders knowing they are gonna be correct and have been the last few trips they need to do all they can to keep her there.

I really like there is a lot of food choice and the personal are perfect.I recommend itread more