On a recent trip to the Cincinnati area to visit with family, we made the stop at Jungle Jim's on…read morethe first afternoon were were in town, which was on a Saturday in September. Jungle Jim's International Market is truly unlike any store I have ever been. It is hard to describe, but it is a grocery store, international market, restaurant, bar, and more, but all on steroids. They even have their own podcast! There are so many sections and areas in this store, that if you truly took your time to shop, it would probably take an entire day to see and experience it all. It is a must-stop if you are visiting Cincinnati, or are local to the area and have never been. There are two locations of this business, but we visited the Eastgate one this time. It specifically is located on Eastgate S Drive, in a strip with a few other businesses on each end. This is in the heart of the business district for the area, so it is not hard to locate and navigate to. The signage on the front facade is huge, colorful, and distinct. There is even a tram-type vehicle suspended above the street, so you will not miss it. Since this is in a business-heavy area, there is a ton of parking all around. We visited on a Saturday, and the parking lot out front was quite busy, but we still had no issue finding a spot just a minute or two walk away from the entrance. Once you walk in, that is when the fun begins. There is so much going on throughout the entire store, but in a good way. Similarly to a typical grocery store, there are different departments and areas for different items. However, the size of everything here is so much more grand. Each section could truly be its own store, given both the footprint and the variety of items available for purchase. This goes for both the "normal" grocery areas, as well as the international and specialty items. Not only is the variety of items available impressive, but the manner in which they are displayed is also very appealing. Each area is decorated with large displays and signage that hang from the ceiling, giving the whole place a whimsical and fun atmosphere. It is fun to not only shop the products, but see what kind of decor and sculptures will find you in the next area. I loved the beehive with rotating bees in the honey section! In addition to grocery and other food items, there are sections with cookwares, beer/wine/alcohol, cigars, clothing, pet items, seasonal items, and much more. I am sure you could do your regular grocery trip here, but it might take you a little longer due to both the size of the store and desire to peruse all of the different items they have! Another fun aspect of Jungle Jim's is the variety of dining options. There are several places to purchase prepared foods, most of them being around the bar area. There is also a Sushi section near the main entrance. The full-service bar offers different tastings, weekly specials, alcoholic slushies, and much more. We took some time to enjoy a brew during our visit. It was fun to walk around and shop while enjoying some beer. The store has different areas and stations for tastings, samples, demos, and events. They have an entire calendar on the website that outlines some of the various tastings and events they have monthly. Some of my favorite sections in the store were the Bakery and the Sauce/Spice area. The Bakery has many different fun and unique items that they make themselves. There are also different vendors and other local businesses featured not only in the bakery, but throughout the store. As far as the Sauce section, I truly have never seen so much hot sauce variety in my life. It is really fun to look around here and find something that you did not even know existed. The service here was very good overall. There are a lot of employees, and everyone we interacted with was helpful. Tons of checkout lines were open, and we did not have to wait super long to make our purchases. The bar had a slightly long line, but it was not terrible. There are some good values to be found here, if you look in the right places. I would definitely look at both the weekly ad and signage around to find some good deals. On our visit, I found some energy drinks for about $1 a can, which is a very good price. Some things will be more expensive, given that it is an international market, but overall I thought the pricing was fair for most items. This is a must if you are in Cincinnati for any length of time. Definitely budget a few hours if you want to look around and see all the store has to offer. I would advise grabbing a cart and your walking shoes, because the store is very large. I always love coming here and checking out the selection, even if I am not necessarily hunting for anything specific. This place is great for anyone, as there will be something you will enjoy or want to try here. Plus, they are a locally-owned business supporting other locally-owned businesses. Highly recommend stopping at Jungle Jim's!

Finally took the time to properly visit this place after relocating to the area, and I'm in love…read more It's got the quaint charm of a roadside attraction, but on a massive scale with more products than you will ever get the chance to try in your lifetime. The first experience shopping is almost overwhelming - it doesn't feel that big at first but it just keeps going and going and going. You can find some crazy deals scattered around. The rear entrance takes you directly to the (huge) liquor section, with a full bar where you can grab a drink while you shop. I recently heard about the story of Jungle Jim's starting as just a humble food stand in the 70s, which over time expanded to the attraction that it is today. It's not every day you see a store this size that's not owned by a billion-dollar international corporation. They're Cincinnati locals, family owned, made their success, and continue to provide value and entertainment to the families that visit. It's great to see. If you plan to visit, expect to be there for at least a couple of hours!

Apparently all Kroger's within District 1 of the Cincinnati/Dayton division just sent a memo to all…read moreemployees saying illness is no longer a valid reason to miss work unless you're so sick it requires hospitalization. YUCK!! I'm not shopping at a store where it's policy to have ill employees come cough and sneeze all over food they expect me to buy. Forget that! I'll happily shop elsewhere.

I was staying at a hotel down the street and the CVS right next to it was closed so I found myself…read moremaking the five minute walk down to this Kroger on a Monday night around 9pm. I'm not going to lie, I was a little intimidated by all the loiterers and security guards, but once inside I was surprised at how nice it was. I've never been to a true inner city Kroger before and damn, it's better than the one a mile down the street from my house (which is still considered inner city in Columbus). It sort of reminded me of a Market District. I was only there to grab a few snacks and drinks for my room and everything was really easy to find. While it was somewhat busy there, there were a ton of self check out kiosks so I was in and out in a jiffy. If I lived in downtown Cincy I could definitely see myself shopping here. There's even parking!

Visited today while in Cinci with my daughter for the Cinci Open. This market is always an…read moreadventure...building expansions, new products all the time! I think everything we bought today had sugar as it's largest ingredient! The traffic related to my pic of the Rowdy Roddy Piper soda is a little crazy...so I updated with a pic intended to address post-World Cup concerns. Eating wings dipped in Ranch is very dangerous while driving...stop by and grab this pairing to keep your car between the ditches!

If you want an Experience, this is the place to go! They…read morehave at least two bars where you can get alcoholic drinks and just walk around! We have never seen that before! Do you want specialty hot sauce? They have it here! But if you just wanna go grocery shopping for just regular food, maybe go someplace closer and less crowded. Now if you're looking for something Special that is Hard to Find.. again head to Jungle Jim's! As for the prices, they are seriously on par with the Giant Eagle in my area so I wasn't overly impressed with their prices. Now a couple of their closeout items were very well priced! So it would be worth going there for certain closeout items. We specifically went for the International aisles, looking for certain flours made in Europe. We found them and they were a good price. If you live in the area and you want to give your visitors a kick, take them to jungle Jim's! I mean, if you need a map to get through a grocery store, you know it's gonna be something pretty impressive! They have lots of stuff to keep the kids happy and entertained. So I say that this place is definitely worth a visit- it's a cool experience and you're definitely gonna find things that you would not find anywhere else Just don't go there thinking you're gonna get fabulous prices on everything

Friendliest staff. Great deli. Country store vibes. Lunch and dinner options in the neighborhood!!read more

Oh my goodness, what amazing sandwiches! We stopped on our way to the airport and they were swamped…read morewith Sunday traffic. They got us our food quickly though and we thoroughly enjoyed everything. Delicious and fresh. We chatted with one of the fourth generation owners and got some of the history. I highly recommend making a stop here.

If you live downtown and forget a few things at the grocery store, this is a great place to go…read more They have a wide variety of items for a convenience store downtown, including some fresh fruits and vegetables. Prices are a little higher than the grocery store, but on par for a downtown market! Will definitely go here again if we need to grab something quickly. They advertise fresh food, like pizzas and smoothies, but did not try any of that. Store looks clean and well kept. This place has the most groceries that I have found downtown besides walking over to the Kroger on Walnut.

It's giving so so good! Yummy yummy. Quaint little place, good food and great drinks! Service SERVEDread more

Dee my cashier did an outstanding job under pressure. She was very easy going and a pleasure to…read moretalk to.

I have had their chicken breast bone in and bone out, they were both extremely tough and chewy . I…read moreordered a rib roast for Christmas when I went in to pick it up they gave me Choice beef. I asked them to give me prime I literally watched the guy take off the paper of the one I had just handed him and rewrapped it. I was throughly embarrassed that it was so tough and no flavor. Back to Lehr's Meats in Milford, I am so disappointed on Christmas with family .

I started shopping here way back when it was Discount Produce. Their selection of fruits and…read morevegetables is amazing. You know that nothing sits around, because there's always at least one person restocking, and usually more than one. Their deli section is great, and they have a huge variety of cheeses.. Everyone in the store is always ready to help. i'm so happy to have a great, locally own store so close to home.

Country Fresh Market is located on Vine St. not far away from Ronald Reagan. There is plenty of…read moreparking l9t parking. Fresh fruits and veggies, a deli and a great wine and beer selection with wine tasting on some Fridays for a very reasonable price. It's a smaller grocery store but the selection and quality is great. The wait wasn't long and everyone took the time to ask me how my day was or if I needed help with anything.

I came here specifically to snag ice cream from the 50% off amazon prime deal - I was shocked to…read morefind that even on the second week of the sale the coolers were stocked and being stocked as I was shopping - other places run those types of specials and then once stock is out it's gone but that's not the case here. I got 19 items between expensive pints that would normally be 9 bucks to novelty ice cream bars. I paid 59 plus tax for all! The store was also very clean, and the staff was nice enough. Great experience and what an awesome sale - it goes until July 3rd if anyone is reading this and wants to stock up (:

This store at Rookwood sure doesn't measure up to the original location in Oakley. Wines are…read morelocated in a few rows past the produce department. The old store had a very nice wine department with appealing displays and notes about many of the wines. The prepared foods section is just nasty. The old store had a beautiful square section with helpful staff and everything looking fresh. Really disappointed that WFM doesn't do better with this location.

We stopped by Findlay Market, while visiting Cincinnati for a long weekend. The Findlay Market…read morewould be similar to the Strip District in Pittsburgh. There were several ethnic food vendors (Jamaican, Mexican, Columbian, Vietnamese, ect). There is also an open fish and meat market as well as other vendors and places of interest.

Great restaurants and shops in and near Findlay Market, Cincinnati!…read more We had a free day while visiting relatives, and any day is fun at Findlay Market in the mid-north of the OTR (Over The Rhine) area of Cincinnati! (Well, not Mondays when they are closed :-). Parking isnt free, but it's not too expensive, and we had no problem finding a space in the North Parking Lot between Findlay Street and the market. We came in through a covered outdoor walkway, with a few vendors and with clever sayings along the sides. Then a cute photo-op with a cartoon Reds statue. Then the market stretching left and right, full of fresh produce, meats and cheese, and ready-to-eat foods of all kinds. On our first walkthrough we just scanned left and right to see some of what's there. It was busy, but not uncomfortably crowded. Out the south door of the market onto Elder Street, there's several murals, and more shops and restaurants. We always stop in at Maverick Chocolate Co. for a few yummy samples from so many flavors. They used to make the chocolate here, and now it's made just across the river in KY, where you can still get tours and probably samples :-). We sampled around six varieties! And decided on four. But it was a hot day, so we decided to circle back later for our purchases. The staff was welcoming, and maybe they didn't really know that we would return, but they were still just as kind as can be :-). We walked west to Elm Street to the stop for the free Connector streetcar, just to take a little ride around town, partly to see some of the hundreds of murals around town! And we got off again, later, at the same stop. Right there at the west end of the Market building there's an outdoor bar and patio. I, myself, was ready for a little refreshment, and they poured me a delicious local bourbon cocktail, while others of us had local craft beers. We found shaded seating among probably 20 or more round red metal tables, with chairs that were really raucous when moved! The seats fill and empty in fits and spurts, and there"s a handful of backless stools at the bar, so if you wait a little, you'll find a place to sit. We dove back into the market for some freshly-made pierogis, and a to nearby bbq, too. And afterwards, we circled back to Maverick for delicious fresh-made artisanal chocolate :-). Yum, yum, and more yum! We saw so many places we want to return to! Findlay Market has everything! I'll post a very few of so many photos that we took of a full, fun day. It's a nice area to walk around, shop, eat, and drink. And it's a great spot to catch the Connector streetcar to get around OTR and downtown Cincinnati, to within a-few-minutes-walk of the porch-swings overlooking the Ohio River near the ballpark :-)

Hey y'all in Ohio look at the prices you get eight tacos for $4.31, steak and or you get ground…read morebeef for $2.83 and they had sushi fresh, sushi rolls the big ones, for $4.99 $5.99. You won't find that on the West Coast. I'm tempted to come back for lunch, but I usually go to Whole Foods. We'll see what catches my heart.

For the most part the store is clean and organized. The bathrooms on another hand are HORRIBLE…read more There was toilet paper stuffed in 3 of the bathroom stalls. It smells horrible, toilets and floors were dirty. I don't think the bathrooms are checked very often.