Reliable Market

PROS: This is a great place to shop at on the island. This is one of the few franchises on the…read moreisland, and I recommend coming here over a local grocery store. Their selection is the greatest and the prices are fair. Staff is also nice CONS: This is a quarter of the size of a regular stop and shop. OVERALL: This is the place id go to for every grocery store needs. Local stores just don't have as much

This market reminds me of the supermarkets one would find in NYC. The aisles are tightly packed,…read morethe options are more limited compared to their larger counterparts but there is still a good variety. The check out is literally right next to the entrance/exit. They have a small amount of fresh/prepackaged foods which may or may not have been sitting there for hours/days. The confusing bit is that there is another section of the store for toiletries or non-grocery items. It isn't so obvious for a newbie like me. You can find soaps, scrubs, baskets, lotions etc. You have to walk through the back area of the shop though. This market serves the need of the people but I am so surprised that it is so tiny since it is serving one of the largest communities on the Island. There aren't many other choices so you just have to suck it up. Don't come expecting too much however.

Canolis and other baked goods on display.

Wide shot of associate stocking fresh produce.

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Wide shot of bakery department.

Cronig's Markets

3.4(16 reviews)

3.0 mi

The store itself has the best selection on the island, environmentally friendly products, and great…read moreemployees. There is a lot of produce here that doesn't exist anywhere else on the island. But the markup on their products makes the bulk of what they sell inaccessible to the average person. It's beyond the classic healthfood store pricing, we're talking $20 for a jar of almond butter when Vineyard Grocer (under five minutes away) sells the same thing for much less. I mean, it seems counterintuitive to be focused on eco-friendliness and then to price out the majority so only some can afford it, right? Like, if you want people buying non-organic/fair trade/etc, why make it so most of them can't do it at your store? The counter argument I usually hear is that you get a discount via the Island Club Card, but that's going away soon and it's like $90. So it's still a problem. Sometimes you'll need to go here to buy something you want and in all honesty if you're visiting the island it's worth checking out. But always look at the price tag before you buy anything, you never know when something that should be $7 is $30.

This is an outrageous grocery store, charging 2-3 times what I pay for things at Whole Foods!…read more Selection is not spectacular, the fruits and vegetables look terrible. The store isn't even that well stocked or clean. I literally saw a pint of cherry tomatoes for $10. The yogurt I buy is $1.25 at Wegman's and $2.49 at Cronig's. Soda that's often 4 two liters for $5 in Boston is $3.99 each. I walked out with some drinks and snacks for the beach and it was $100. Checkout people are nice. It's sad because I would love to support local businesses and I'm not a Stop and Shop fan but it's better than this.

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Salad bar

Stop & Shop

2.7(30 reviews)

4.6 mi

Cheapest place for groceries on the island + best/biggest selection. Clean and organized, staff is…read morehelpful. ($300 for two weeks of groceries- not cheap but elsewhere it would be closer to $400/500).

We had a party last week and had catering and a cake provided by the Edgartown Stop & Shop. The…read moreservice was excellent. Staff were courteous and knowledgeable. They were flexible as our timing changed. The food was excellent including a roll-up platter, picnic platter and a finger roll platter. Everything was delicious (but a bit salty). The cake provided by the Bakery was exactly what we ordered, decorated perfectly and delicious. I would gladly cater another event with food from the store.

Canolis and other baked goods on display.

Wide shot of associate stocking fresh produce.

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Wide shot of bakery department.

Block Island Grocery

3.7(23 reviews)

55.6 mi

The deli here is superior, we always buy deli sandwiches and head to the beach for a picnic…read more lunch. We've been doing this for years. I got the roast beef, tomato and cheddar with mustard. Hubby got a turkey and cheese wrap with lettuce. Both were delicious.

I love BIG and have been visiting for a very long time. I will continue (out of both necessity and…read moreto support local) giving them my business in the future. That said... the blonde Eastern European girl working in the deli this summer is one of the most unpleasant people I've ever encountered in a hospitality role on this island. It's an utter failure of management to continue to employ her, particularly in a customer-facing role. I've witnessed her 3 times in the last 6 days talk to customers with outright contempt. An absolute shame.

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Tony's Market

3.6(29 reviews)

0.5 mi

This place has gone down hill in their deli! Very disappointed with our last couple visits! They're…read moreskimping on everything and we have not been pleased with our food from the deli area. Yes, a convenient location, and yes, kind and helpful staff at the front. But the food... no! Not what it once was! Disappointed for sure!

Being a regular customer for several years, the main problem I've experienced here is that some of…read morethe cashiers have been non-attentive and even rude, having no customer service skills whatsoever. I once had a cashier refuse to talk to me, and instead of asking if I wanted a receipt, she just held it in front of my face while glaring at me. Another employee was talking to his girlfriend over Skype while I was being rung up, completely ignoring my presence. However there are some workers who are friendly and efficient. No greeting, not saying thank you, etc. happens too frequently, although these problems have been mitigated over the last year or so.

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Pre made food . Wraps, dinners and sides

Vineyard Grocer

4.5(12 reviews)

2.9 mi

Vineyard Grocer made the most delicious vanilla peach birthday cake! Wonderful to work with and…read morehighly recommend!

Great service, food selections and reasonable prices! It is my first choice for fruit, gluten…read morefree, and wonderfully unexpected gourmet products.

Fresh asparagus

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Stop & Shop

2.5(2 reviews)

3.3 mi

Although you can get many staples here the store is absolutely filthy. There's no excuse for a…read moregrocery store to be so dirty. I try to avoid shopping here because of it. I know it's an older store but old doesn't mean dirty.

Scary to shop here in the summer because of the awful tourist invasion. Did a wonderful job on my…read morespecial orders for my daughters birthday cake, food platter and 3 foot subs!

The Green Grocer

4.8(32 reviews)

36.8 mi

Small, but mighty organic grocery store. The store is small, but it's packed to the brim with…read moreproducts. They always have a great variety of veggies and have always had what I'm looking for. Staff is friendly and will help you find anything you need. Great hidden gem, a must shop if you're on the island.

Always a great way to shop for fresh organic healthy choices, friendly helpful staff. The store…read moreitself is well stocked, clean and convenient. Never disappoints.

Interesting

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Yum!

Stop & Shop

2.9(17 reviews)

27.3 mi

Conveniently located close to the ferry, it's easy to stop in here to pick up essentials for a stay…read moreon the island. The store is smaller and older than most Stop & Shops in Massachusetts, especially compared to the one in Hyannis, but it had everything we needed including milk, eggs, cheddar cheese, apple cider, seltzer waters and coffee. Expect to pay at least 20-30% more due to the island location. Some items were more. Use your Stop & Shop card for additional savings.

Conveniently located…read more They had everything we needed. We bought drinks and snacks here so we don't have to overpay at retail stores. Fresh flowers, produce, ingredients for us to take back to our rental and cook, prepped foods, chips, etc. Deli has 4 different kinds of cooked chicken. 3 soups, clam chowder is really good. Sushi is ok but very pricey.