Being a military facility, I'd like to be positive. But that won't be the case here. I've been to commissaries all over the country. This one has to mark lowest on the list for several things. The meats, are not appealing. By 11:00 am, take the gray colored beef out of the case. The prices!! Commissaries are supposed to be affordable. These prices are higher than the grocery stores. I can have my cat foot delivered from Amazon for less. Mismarked products. Every time I come in, it seems something was marked lower than the scanned price. I never notice until I'm 100 miles away, back in 'Maine. This time I was more careful. The item was 33 % higher than the shelf tag price. It wasn't an expensive item, however I had to argue the point it was mismarked. On a good note, plenty of parking. read more

Hanscom Air Force Base Commissary Deli - Entrance - Grocery Near Me - Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts

So, I'll be wicked blunt up front. I've been putting this update off for a while now. But I cannot hold it in any longer. We gotta talk about one glaringly vexing aspect about the Hanscom Commissary that's simply too offensive to ignore. But in order to best understand this cruel and unusual managerial decision, I'll have to carefully explain what I *think* their intent probably was. Now, the self-checkout lanes (and basically EVERY check-out register, for that matter) have seen a massive upgrade since I first came to this spot. Contactless payment is the wave of the future and, to Hanscom AFB's credit, they have embraced this like a rottweiler on a T-Bone steak. As such, it wouldn't surprise me if the intent of the commissary management was to encourage all shoppers to do 99.9% of their transactions via the self-checkout kiosks. Granted, there's only 4 of them with at least 1 occasionally being ostensibly NMC on a rotational basis. Irregardless, that SHOULD be plenty enough for the amount of traffic one could expect a commissary so comparatively small to host. Thing is, though....they still have traditional check-out lanes with a cashier and bagger. Unfortunately, it is with the latter that I have BIG problem with and I'll tell you why. The commissary does not pay their baggers. Read that sentence again. Yeah. This is a thing. And I think it's cruel. Wanna know who DOES pay the baggers (albeit through a heavily coerced moral obligation)? The customers. May I ask why?! This type of thing pisses me off for several reasons. Firstly, it's analogous to a big oil company blaming the state of pollution on an average Joe failing to recycle their can of soda that one time. Second, it invariably passes the buck (no pun intended) to the average consumer, ultimately making them the defacto "boss" of the bagger. It's quite awkward when you consider the fact that (as far as I know) no other grocery stores do this. Again, I could be wrong. Someone please correct me if I am. Third, it makes no sense for management NOT to pay baggers since they still have to report to work regardless if 100% of all customers use the self checkout kiosks or not. Lastly, let's consider that in 2025, most individuals carry very little (if any) cash on them. Even then, it's likely 10s and 20s. I'm sorry. But there is NO way I am tipping $20 for a bagger to do a task I am fully capable of doing myself anyway. I suppose I could beg the cashier to break a 20 but...imagine the social awkwardness. Sure, there's signs that notify customers of the fact that baggers work for tips only. Unfortunately, most people probably won't see these signs until they've long since entered the store. See, THIS is what people mean when they say the tipping culture of America has gotten WAY out of hand. Just pay your damn baggers, management! It's not that difficult nor bizarre. If it ultimately means I pay slightly higher markups on grocery items, then so be it! I'm already paying with the assumption in mind that this place operates similarly to EVERY other store in the country. Plus, it's not like the selection here is all that vast anyway; especially when compared to other commissaries I've been to over the years. As it stands, I only come here for very specific items; either because they're far more expensive elsewhere, or due to a certain item being straight-up unavailable anywhere else. Speaking of which, don't even get me started on the items they've inexplicably pulled off the shelves, making me now have to order from the likes of Amazon just to obtain (R.I.P. Open Pit sauce). Look, this commissary is okay. But it'd be a lot better if they didn't celebrate tipping culture like the virtue it isn't. Pay your baggers! It works for the cashier's right? So, what's the difference? I'm updating Hanscom's Commissary with 2 baggers waiting for a paycheck that may never come out of 5. read more

OMG talk about high prices. Prices at this commissary is higher than any local store in Massachusetts. No wonder when we went there that there was hardly anyone in the commissary. What a shame that the air force personnel have to ship at this place with extremely high prices. Doesn't the manager have contracts with grocery and meat providers?? I could go to Price chopper or stop & shop or harvest basket and get stuff very cheaper than what the commissary had even the quality was questionable. I was just shocked. Unfortunately I will not be going back I can do a lot better outside of the commissary for grocery shopping. read more

I'd love to rate it higher because the people are so nice... but the sad state of things in the case and the overall cleanliness of the Commissary in general, breaks my heart. You will find workers swapping out old stuff... but when you walk over to the meat department, there is a lot of grey. I wish better for this place, because people are so nice and helpful. And nice... read more

I am in the Army and was lucky enough to be stationed close enough to Hanscom AFB, a facility offering a clinic, Base Exchange and more importantly a commissary. The commissary deli has been a spot I have been going to for lunch since 2005. They offer a wide variety of custom sandwiches, short order food items, sushi and bakery delights for short money, and you will have a hard time trying to find a better deal for lunch in Bedford. The staff is very kind and helpful, willing to make almost any kind of deli sandwich you can think of. The food is almost always delicious, the only complaint I have about taste is that some of the short order items taste as if they have been sitting around a LITTLE bit too long, I never really get that stuff any way but if that's your bag I would find someplace else to go for Buffalo wings and chicken fingers. The sandwiches are very cheap and as I stated before are always delicious. When you get a sandwich made the staff always puts so much meat on it, the equivalent of a $7 sandwich anywhere else; I promise you. The bakery items are great and the selection is wide, only issue with them is that only a few of each item is made so when they are gone; they are GONE. All in all the experience is always good, a main issue I have though is the fact that even though they stay low, the price of the sandwiches always changes; every day. There have been days that I have walked out with the same sandwich costing between $1.99 and $4.30, there is no consistency whatsoever with the deli prices. It almost seems that the price changes based on who prepares the food, kind of a pain. Although access is limited to only those with a military ID the Hanscom AFB commissary deli is definitely the place to go for lunch on the base. read more

Hanscom Air Force Base Commissary Deli - entrance - Grocery Near Me - Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts

I hate to say it, but it's the worst commissary in The organization. The other reviews with 5 and 4 stars are fakes in my opinion. Probably, trying to raise the average I wouldn't be surprised if we'll see more. To give context why it's rated so low: Selection and quality and amount of produce is horrible, it has just enough most mornings, but by the time I go after work is just sad, I don't want to go anymore. The previous review about meat, cleanliness and lack of rotating out old past dated food is absolutely true. Some cashiers need to not be cashiers because attitudes is not best too. It breaks my heart. read more

Huge commissary that will lead you to and from the PX. I can't imagine this place being crowded given the size of this base. They have a wide selection of items from fresh to frozen food, so I'm sure you'll find just what you need. Plus who doesn't love a trip to the commissary?! read more

Typical base commissary. Great prices and pretty good selection make this my shopping place of choice in Mass. Access is limited to military and military dependants. read more

Large, clean, plenty of parking, best prices. All you need is an ID to get through the gate!

Since I work at Hanscom and I'm retired military, I get to shop here. Prices on canned goods, paper goods and meats are terrific. Produce is so-so. The deli is good - offering large subs (I'm talking 4 ft) that we can pick up for office functions. read more

I am missing everyone at Hanscom Exchange and Deli. I am no longer at the Hanscom Beauty Salon You can reach me at 781 325 3735 located in Woburn, 2 Main Street Miss Christina, the hairdresser read more

We have been active duty for over 18 years. This is by far the worst commissary for cleanliness and management. The store manager is rude and combative when confronted with any issue no matter how small. He can't handle it. The selection also lacks. read more