The BahnMi sandwich i had at the Downtown Boise Co-op is the best I've had in Boise. The pickled…read moreveges were plentiful and just the right amount of spice, ie pickle. The pork was great. I would have liked another slice, but it was adequate. Overall a repeat for lunch. Its been awhile since I had this sandwich in VietNam, but its close enough to rave about. Well done, co-op!!

The Boise Co-Op is absolutely wonderful. It is a darling local grocery store with great products…read moreand amazing services. The employees fantastic and accommodating. I highly recommend the Boise Co-Op!

I haven't been to the Market Street Albertsons for a hot minute. The last time I was in, I grabbed…read morea Red Bull and some flowers. I think the time before that was to grab a sandwich from the deli for my husband. Conveniently, my hubby wanted a snack so I stopped in to see what I could grab for him. I saw a gentleman pull some fresh pepperoni pizza out of the brick oven. That was my sign to grab my husband a couple slices, he loves pizza. The gentleman helped a couple guests ahead of me. He greeted me but realized he was out of gloves. So, he went to the back to grab some and the gal who was starting the dough stepped in to help me. She asked if i wanted some pizza and of course I said yes. Looking at the pizza, there was no real rhyme or reason to how they sliced it. All the slices were different in size. Not one is the same. One huge slice, many smaller slices and some slivers. I asked her if 2 smaller slices count as 1. She said yes. I wanted a total of 2 big slices. I was in the middle of asking her and was cut off cause I didn't answer her if I wanted pepperoni or Hawaiian. I was literally trying to talk her that I wanted a total of 4 slices to make 2 big slices and was shut down. I took my 2 small slices and went on my merry way. I honestly didn't even want to take the slices I had. The whole interaction with her was tasteless. Why would I want to bring this to my husband? I have never worked in a Deli type job but I have worked in the food industry. Today's interaction with the gal was such a turn off. Maybe she should stick with making the pizzas instead of helping customers. What a complete waste of time coming in and grabbing 2 uneven slices of pizza. I haven't been in for a long time before this and I don't see myself coming back anytime soon. I'd rather buy a full pizza and have my husband toss the other half of the uneaten pizza than be treated like how I did today.

To my surprise there is a full bar and sit down restaurant at a grocery store. Odd but very cool…read more Beer selections were great and our server recommended a great IPA. Next time I'll get a martini !! Weekly special was 2 slices of pizza for $5. Best place to grocery shop. You need wine? The best wine selection hands down. They have a full walk in wine fridge temperature controlled. Bottles range in the fridge from $200-$1999. You can also get reasonably priced wines too in the grocery isle. The take home food court, wild. They have everything. You need a birthday gift? They have gifts too. Truly a one stop shop.

Limited parking. Market and eating area are clean. Natural lighting…read more Cooks were friendly and had smiles on their faces. Staff up in the front were a bit opposite. No greeting and sort of seemed like they didnt want to be there. Not rude though. Food is delicious. Falafel were flavorful, crispy, but not dry. The hummus was almost smooth. The pita had a little stale texture. It's pretty pricy, but we'd come back if we were craving it. Oh yeah, the market is great too.

I think I will only come here for groceries and not the actual restaurant food. I had ordered the…read moreveggie player. Number 12 I think. It comes with four falafel and two samosas, hummus, and a salad. I didnt get any samosas just six falafels. If they had told me they were out I'd have ordered something else. The hummus had no flavor, the garlic sauce had no flavor, the salad was tasteless. I had to add salt because they only put an oil on it. I wasn't satisfied with the food. I don't think the falafel was even homemade. They looked and tasted frozen. I was very disappointed in the meal. It looks pretty, but had no flavor. Also, parking. There is absolutely no parking. The surrounding businesses wont let you park in their connected lot. You will get towed. Parking in their lot, you pull in and there isn't a back road, you have to put your vehicle in reverse to get out. Can he dangerous if you park all the way in.

I experienced a moment of genuine gratitude at Winco, specifically at register 7. My phone was…read morecritically low on battery, and I was concerned about my ability to complete my purchase. The customer representative working that station, with remarkable empathy and proactive kindness, immediately recognized my predicament. She didn't just offer a quick solution; she went above and beyond, ensuring my phone was fully charged so I could confidently finalize my transaction. This level of service, born from a truly generous and kind heart, is a testament to Winkos' commitment to hiring exceptional individuals. Their ability to embrace every customer with such warmth and acceptance, making each person feel like a valued member of their extended family, is truly commendable. My sincere thanks to Winco, for cultivating such a positive and welcoming environment. Sincerely, Tina.

I LOVE WINCO FOODS SO MUCH…read more Winco is my favorite grocery store and I love it. It is home to my favorite colby jack cheese sticks - winco brand. However... around like 10 of the cheese sticks in a package do NOT "Peel Here." Instead, I have to get scissors and cut them open. It's a minor inconvenience but since it's every single bag that I purchase... it's getting excessive.

[covidtime - 8/15/2020 visit] Seemed pretty standard,…read morenothing to make it stand out. Average selection, nothing to say "come visit again", especially if you have another place that has the same or better selection. I had been checking out about 3 international grocers this day, trying to find a go-to. This one didn't make the cut; I didn't buy any items at this store. That said, there was nothing at all wrong with the store, which is why I give it 3 stars.

Saturday is the can't-miss day at the Orient Market. That's when they get fresh produce and fresh…read morefish in and the scene seems like a farmer's market, inside a small grocery store. On that day they also carry such treats as Vietnamese egg rolls, buns and yau ja gwai, fried Chinese bread sticks. The store also carries a large number of Asian sauces and seasonings, canned Thai curry bases and the like.

Private Selection Belgian Chocolate Irish Cream Ice Cream…read more I am an ice cream connoisseur. I normally buy only premium ice cream made with the best ingredients, with a high butter fat content and little to no air added. For that reason, I am a bit of a hard sell when it comes to grocery store ice cream. Intrigued by this particular flavor, I checked out the list of ingredients and bought it, as well as 5 other pints of PS, all of which were on sale for $1.88. It normally sells for $2.99 a pint. It is also available in half quart sizes, which normally sells for $5.99 per currently on sale for $4.49. I have only tried this flavor so far but far exceeded my expectations. I would go so far as to say that it is hands-down, the best grocery store brand ice cream that I have purchased. For example, last summer I tried several flavors of Albertson's Signature Reserve ultra premium ice cream. While the flavors were intriguing, the ice cream itself was disappointing. PS's Belgian Chocolate Irish Cream Ice cream looks exactly like the picture. There are big chunks of cookie mixed into it. The ice cream itself has great flavor and is very smooth and creamy. This is one of the best new chocolate flavors I have tasted in years. One of the things I really like about this ice cream is that you are actually buying a pint. Years ago, Häagen-Dazs raised the bottom of their pints instead of raising their prices, which I would have preferred. It's called truth in advertising. Even at $2.99 a pint, this ice cream is worth every penny. * I purchased this ice cream a couple of months ago. I look forward every time I go in but it must be one of the most popular flavors because it's always gone. Next time I find it, I am buying several pints. Highly Recommended!!!

Since yhe tariffs and gas prices Fred Meyer is still the most expensive grocery store. They do the…read moremarket it up and then put on sale. Accounting tactics.

Decided to stop by because I am a huge cat lover and they have cat decor on the outside ! Such a…read morecute little shop to get snacks,chips,candies and drinks ! Loved the interior decoration ! The only thing missing is a bodega cat ! Other than that it would be perfect ! Staff members are so helpful and friendly ! Definitely a homey feel and a nice pélame to browse and eat

Boise Bodega is right next to my hotel which was the Sparrow, and the Sparrow Hotel was immaculate…read more like weirdly clean. so that already set the tone for the day. walked into the bodega and immediately noticed everything was laid out very intentionally. not in a fancy way, just in a way that made sense. cheaper stuff first, then normal priced stuff, then the more expensive stuff. i liked that because it let me mentally commit to how much money i was about to spend before i actually spent it. felt respectful. the guy running the place had immaculate vibes. calm. friendly. not doing too much. he was wearing a UCLA sweatshirt which caught my eye because i've got family members who go there. i asked him if he went to UCLA. he said no, but he's reppin it for me. that made me laugh and honestly set the mood for the rest of the visit. whole place felt super chill. no rush. no weird energy. just a solid neighborhood spot that knows exactly what it is. grabbed what i needed and left in a better mood than when i walked in, which is not something i can say about most convenience stores. liked it enough that when i got back home i actually told people about this place, which i almost never do. usually i forget places the second i leave them. would go back. good store. good guy. good system.

I love Whole Foods, but their layout is a bit weird for me...feels a bit disorganized in some…read moreareas, but I'm starting to get used to it. There are other local grocery stores that focus on natural and clean foods, but I have found them to be more expensive than Whole Foods, which is surprising, but true. I've done the math! I haven't had much need for help from the staff there, but when I do, everyone has always been very helpful....it's usually because I can't find something, and they always point me in the right direction, with a smile. They also offer a lot of pre-packaged lunch meals, soups, salads, precooked organic chickens (although I find them to be small, and sometimes overcooked most of the time, so I usually buy a raw chicken and cook it myself at home). All in all, Whole Foods is a great place to get everything you need all in one shopping trip!

Went to WF to return an Amazon pkg. The service was fast and courteous! From there went down hill…read more First time in for shopping so thought we would check out the store. Shelves were not clean, the produce section looked de shoveled and the fruit bins were disgusting very dirty. Very dissatisfied with employee interaction. The check out help were visiting more with the baggers than the customers. Too bad.. won't return.