Ok, but a little disappointing. It must be difficult running a business like this and building a…read morefollowing. I got inspired by watching youtube to make a jambon buerre sandwich - supposedly a popular quick sandwich for Parisians. The sandwich is half a baguette with butter and French bistro ham. I tried searching all over for the French bistro ham with no luck. The only options were online sources with expensive shipping and/or expensive minimum order sizes. Somehow I stumbled upon MA-France nearby in Arlington and they sell jambon-buerre sandwiches. It's a small shop that sells sandwiches, pastries, and a small offering of French food products. Lots of pastries and baked goods like quiche, tarts, cookies, croissants, etc. The cheese offerings were very limited and basic. I can imagine that the cheeses that they sell are the same types and brands that they use for making sandwiches. For example, they sell President brand Brie - that you can also buy at Costco and market basket. Disappointing, but understandable because they can't afford to buy more variety and more expensive offerings without a big enough client base to buy those cheeses before they go bad. Getting back to the sandwich - it was half a baguette with some thick slices of butter and two pieces of French bistro ham. The bread was kind of dense and the crust was more chewy than crispy. I was disappointed that they didn't bother to spread the butter, but if they're not selling enough sandwiches then they're probably keeping the butter in the refrigerator - making it too difficult to spread. When I got home I fixed up the sandwich to my liking. Overall, the sandwich was okay, but not good enough to make me want to go back. At least I was able to solve my hunger for the jambon buerre sandwich.

It hurts to write a break-up review. Maybe I'll get Laufey to write the song for this…read more This used to be one of my favorite places for croissants in the Boston area. Now it's quite underwhelming. The apricot croissant is now some smaller glorified danish that has no richness or personality. The plain croissant is quite "bready" now, whereas it used to be light and buttery. I have a sneaking suspicion that they have a different croissant supplier now. What saved this spot from a lower grade is that the pain au raisin and chausson aux pommes are passable. Also a save is that they still offer various French products, from soaps to cheeses to canned goods. I have to find a new French bakery in the area.

Very disappointed to find that this Epicurean Shoppe has changed some of their once delicious dips…read more The garlic herb, cottage cheese and bean dip don't taste like they did in past years. Wish they wouldn't fool with perfection. Unfortunately we may not be going back. sad.

Packing the food more carefully! I bought a chicken pie and 7 other items and the 2mac and cheeses…read moreplus the coleslaw and bean dip was placed on top of the pie hence the thin plastic cover moved and the pie was all over the bag!

Only cash or Venmo...no signs posted...pastrami was too spicy...got home and threw $70.00 worth of…read morepastrami in the garbage...definitely not a kosher deli like they have back in Jersey or the big apple...guess I'll try Brookline next time...I get pastrami mailed to me by Katz's in NYC...delicious...$100 gets free shipping so I get 3 one lb pkgs shipped to me...shipped with frozen ice packs

Not much there and expensive. Fortunately it was on my way to the airport anyway…read more Won't be going back

Very polite workers and the food is amazing! I recommend…read morethe coxinhas and other bakery items.

A great little corner butcher shop with Brazilian specialty foods and toiletries. They are very…read morefriendly and will cut meat to your specifications. They have the basics as well as things like pigs ears, tripe and that sort of thing. They make their own sausage. The meat is fresh, the prices are low, and there is no wait. What's not to like?

Fantastic Italian specialty store! Fresh cold cuts, cheeses, dry goods, and fresh-cooked foods. I…read morehad a fresh-filled canollo that was as good as any in the North End! Very friendly people!

Omg - this is just like traveling to Italy. I can't believe that I haven't been here before. We…read morewound up buying a ton of pasta and cookies, things that I haven't seen since I was in Bologna.

Worse customer service, very unhygienic atmosphere, their vegetable must rotten or have fungus,…read moretoday I bought their most fresh mint which arrived today, and when i open the bag it was rotten.And I called them and the man started yell on me, and that's why they losing business.Attitude like hers is the reason why Indians are constantly judged and criticized. I or anyone I know will never go there again.If there any option I rather don't give one star either.

A cool new Indian Market housed in the same plaza as China Merchandise and Spiceland…read more This plaza is turning into a little ethnic food marketplace. I stopped in today to check it out and it is very clean and well stocked. Not an overpowering pungent smell like one usually gets at these shops. This shop has more dry legumes, rice, sauces and pre-made / instant and frozen entrees than others I have seen in the area. I purchased some of those foil pouch "heat & serve" entrees. Only $1.19 each. Great for a quick lunch or dinner on the go. Also some cinnamon power (3.5 oz) to refill my spice bottle. $1.35. Since they are new, I did not see any fresh fish or meat. A few boxes of produce however. It is good that they are diversifying , as they need to complete with the other 2 bigger ethnic food shops next door.

I stopped by today at 10:30 to buy a steak for my 14 year old pup who we are saying goodbye to…read moretoday, but didn't realize they weren't open until 11am. I saw someone in there and decided to explain the situation a bit and see if they could help me out anyway- they let me in straight away. I can't say enough thank you's for how kind and understanding they were, they are always really nice in here but in this case really went above and beyond for me and my dog. Buddy got a nice last meal and seeing him wolf it down he was the brightest and most excited we'd seen him in weeks. Thank you so much.

Had a lunch next door to J&B on a Saturday afternoon and decided to give them another look. There's…read morea mix of prepared stuff such as chicken breasts, burgers, wings, tri-tips in marinade, and steaks. We ended up picking out two tenderloins, which were great reverse-seared. I did have to trim off a tiny bit of silverskin off the outside of one of the steaks, but that's generally a good sign that they cut the meat in house. There were five folks behind the counter to help get things out of the case, so that was easy and fast. We also got some local-made roasted pork buns in the frozen area made by Dumpling Daughter, which were also a nice treat. Will probably be back. Would recommend this place if you want locally butchered meat.

Immaculately clean! They offer items that I have never seen. I picked up some coarse bulgar at a…read morevery good price. Will go back when feeling adventurous with my cooking!'

This place rocks. Clean, bright, with an amazing variety of goods to peruse and purchase. Produce…read moreis always fresh. The people who work here are incredibly friendly and make you feel like a regular :) They also just got a butcher counter, and the prices and quality of meat are fantastic. So glad this place opened up!!

Asked for a chicken salad in a pita pocket at first she started making a wrap i then said i want a…read morepita pocket. Rather than opening the pocket which is how its been done for the lsat 30yrs. Ive been getting this she folded the pocket like a taco and made that way. Sandwiches have gone down hill llot of new faces in the deli that are more interested in there conversation than quality of sandwich. I will say if you get the original guy i believe hi name is Nunzio you get a goood oll Luccis sandwich if i dont get him. I dont order from now on.

Review based on food alone. Best Italian Sub around! Only…read morefood ever ordered from here but sure it's all good. This is a deli inside a local supermarket Service is quick Ambiance is that of a small grocery store

The only place to get your Italian imports! I stumbled upon this place online and I have family…read morefrom the area so I have no idea how we missed this gem!!! The owner is exactly what you want, she's warm and helpful. We decided to go down for some bread and check out the cold cuts... We left with a bit more haha. Every deli meat we bought they had us try a piece first. We had espresso they gave us as we did. Everything couldn't be better. Get the mortadella with pistachio if you're smart. All of the cold cuts are fresh and beautiful! We got mortadella, sopressata, capicola and provolone. They have real guanciale which made us excited because it's hard to find to make carbonara! We bought arincini too.

Go-to place for imported Italian goods in the greater Boston area at a very fair price. Very…read morepersonable and friendly owner and staff make the shopping experience a pleasure. Variety of products ranges from dry pasta, cookies and coffee, gluten free products, breakfast items, drinks, frozen foods, laundry and home products. Convenient parking out front and on the side. Italimport is well stocked, friendly, and values the importance of showcasing the Italian culture to the greater Boston area. As an Italian, it has been a wonderful find and home away from home.