... this Coop in Montevarchi is truly a feast for the eye ... their stock of vegetables, fruits,…read morecheeses, meat cuts and pastas is very expansive ... also very much seasonal.

This supermarket is simply amazing. It's buzzing with life and has more variety of food than you…read morecan imagine. It's a pure joy to stroll along the isles and discover new foods. Take your time, it's life you're looking at. Enjoy it ;-)

Nice store in a small town everything you need is stuff you don't don't go down the one-way street…read moreto planters move

Probably the only place in Italy where people are not nice. Here is looking at you chubby cashier…read moregirl with fake blonde highlights. Everyone else was so helpful except for your brunette cashier friend. Some tips: bring a euro coin to unlock the carts. You get it back after return. Weigh and tag your produce or chubby cashier girl gets steamed. If it is such a problem why not put up a sign that it needs to be done? Montepulciano is frequented by many tourists. Very clean store. Not high end products but good quality. Bring bags.

Store in Montepulciano, Italy has been upgraded since my last visit and it is fabulous. Large…read moreselection of everything you can imagine. Liken it to a Gelson's in California, but much more reasonable priced. And, yes, weigh, code and tag your fruits and vegetables where necessary. Love the new parking structure where they validate your ticket at check out for free parking. Previously parking was a nightmare.

If you're staying around Mercatale, this will be your go-to grocery store in town, since there are…read moreno other options. Get your cheese and meats up on the square, but for the rest, you'll be stuck with the Coop. This one is very small, a limited selection. The food is still amazing, fresh, seasonal and local, as it is in most of Tuscany. If you need anything you can't find here though, try the bigger coop in San Casciano (keep in mind that things are so seasonal in Tuscany, that they may be out of tomatoes if it's the middle of winter, even though that's a staple you'd expect to find anywhere in Italy). If you still can't find what you need, seek out the hypermarket 45 minutes away, near Florence, called I Gigli. My main beef with this Coop is that the staff is incredibly rude. Even if you speak Italian, as long as you look like a foreign (blond, blue eyed, light skin, or any race but white), they will treat you like crap most of the time. They will hurl your fruits and vegetables to the end of the bagging counter, they will not be patient if you don't have your money ready or try to pay with a card that doesn't work, and certainly don't expect them to smile or wish you a good day. And if you don't speak Italian, expect nothing at all from them.

Basic grocery store in Mercantale with good local produce (tomatoes, cherries, basil) at extremely…read morelow prices. Interesting how vast the selection of cheeses, cured meats is (see my picture of a giant ham leg). If you're trying to find the eggs, they are across from the meats section and are not refrigerated. They also only carry them in half dozen packs. My only complaint is the personal care section. There aren't a huge selection of toothpastes and shampoos there FYI. They don't speak English.

It has been a while since we were at the Coop, but if you anywhere near Poggibonsi don't miss it…read more The selection is absolutely amazing! From food to wine to anything else you might need, they have it!

Best supermarket in the neighborhood. The deli section was amazing and great service.read more

Supermercato EMI is an excellent supermarket. It is large, with a wide selection of food,…read morebeverages, and other goods. Aisles are wide and well-organized. Staff are friendly and helpful (though I advise learning some Italian phrases -- unlike the larger cities, English is not widely-spoken in this region). Prices are good; EMI also stocks a variety of other items you mightn't find at a stateside supermarket, such as clothing, electronics, and bicycles. Note for those unfamiliar with the Italian supermarket system that items such as fruit and baked goods must be weighed and labeled at computerized scales where you pick them up; the cashier cannot do it for you at checkout and will send you back (ask me how I know). Ample parking out front and quick access to and from the Autostrada. A great store.