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    Roche Bros. - Downtown Crossing

    3.4 (203 reviews)
    ModerateGrocery, Caterers
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Johnny N.

    I'm currently on a spiritual quest to find the best grocery store rotisserie chicken in the world, which I have dubbed "Chicken Wars." Next up is Roche Bros in Boston, and a whole tissi ran $11.99. It ended up landing at 3.5/10, which currently ranks it 40th out of 40 grocery store birds I've currently tried. Dead last smh, it was borderline inedible. I'm working on a website for the rankings to live, so stay tuned on that. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

    Roche Bros 2/2025
    Vivian C.

    I've been walking into the Downtown location of Roche Bros on and off, considering their hot breakfast buffet at $11.99/lb, as well as their individually plastic wrapped pastries set by a toaster contraption. There's Belgian waffles, quiche slices, bacon and sausages, scrambled eggs, omelettes, and tater tots. Individually wrapped breakfast sandwiches for under $4 each to boot! Very tempting. But on my November 2024 visit my goal was clear. Their seasonal pumpkin coffee cake, cause I didn't want to show up somewhere empty handed. I found it down the escalator, beyond the prepared foods and sushi, past the the pastry counter. A good price and delicious. I've already tasted it before. They even offered a half portion for smaller parties which I thought was considerate. Service when paying was super. The lady kindly wrapped my coffee cake with a elastic band to try to keep the cover from unexpectedly flying off.

    I was at Roche bros. ( Downtown Crossing ) yesterday and while I was there, I saw a mouse running around....Not Good.

    a Hoodsie
    Susan H.

    Roche Bros is in the spot where the long gone Filene's Basement used to be. Going there for me brought back memories of my mother dragging me along on a Saturday while she pawed through stacks of clothing looking for the right size. As a kid, I was able to tolerate that because she would say that when she was done, we would go to lunch, which for me at the time was the best part of the trip. Ah...but I digress. The first floor of Roche Bros is mainly items like a prepackaged meal for one plus other to-go items. The grocery store was downstairs, in the basement. I give them credit, they do pay homage to Filene's basement with two enlarged of photos of the crowds rummaging around looking for just the right article of clothing. The first time I went there, I just browsed their offerings. I found the store to not be logically arranged. When it was time to leave, getting out, when you're not buying anything, is complicated. I ended up asking a security guard how to get out. He opened a gate near the up escalator and told me he wasn't supposed to do that but would do it this once for me. Lesson learned. The second time I went there, in a fit of nostalgia, I wondered if they had any Hoodsies. Hoodsies, for those who don't know, are small cups of ice cream that's made by Hood, hence the name Hoodsies. I was all excited to see that they did have some, even if it's in the form of a 6 pack of them. That's okay. We had a fridge with a small freezer in our room. Hoodsies once came with small wooden spoons for each cup. That's no longer the case. So...I had to buy plastic spoons. Back to things not being logically arranged---at first I could only buy fancy plastic spoons, which weren't cheap. Then, I browsed some more and came across the cheap ones. I ask rhetorically---why can't they put them all in one spot? Paying for your groceries means getting into one long line. When you get to the head of the line you wait for an automated voice to stay something like "proceed to register number (whatever number)". At each register there isn't much room to place your items to get rung up which slows down the process. All that said, one thing I did like --- while standing in line, there are cold drinks like water, soda and juice. It made it easier to just add them to your shopping cart. I discovered that stores in Boston no longer give out plastic bags, just paper which is fine but each paper bag costs 5 cents. So...when shopping in Boston, be sure to bring along a bag with you. The best part about going? --- The Hoodsies plus the homage to Filene's basement :)

    The best board ever! So reasonably priced!!
    Michelle L.

    I have always loved Rosche Bros for their prices but the workers are the best part as they are ALWAYS so quick to help. Today Jenn S who is their cheese manager whipped together so many boards and provided the best recommendations for which crackers would pair well with the cheeses. Emily also answered my call immediately, and answered all questions with patience and clarity. These two workers made my day and definitely deserve a raise!

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    Bruce K.

    Deeply attached to the Downtown Crossing MBTA Station, I was surprised at how big this mostly underground grocery store goes. It really is a full grocery store, which is great for this area. Large produce section, huge bakery, frozen, fresh dairy with lots of cheese, beer and wine, lots and lots of the ready-to-eat foods. And aisles of canned and dry goods going back into the shelves areas. Can't skip the amazingly huge butchery with loads of great looking steaks! I managed to find a nice meal to take back to the apartment that was ready to go. Impressive check out management with some registers upstairs but a nicely organized queue for two dozen registers downstairs. You will not be waiting long to check out here.

    Edie N.

    Cute little underground market right in the center of downtown. I love their variety of fresh and organic fruit and vegetables but go there often for their hot bar!

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    Ask the Community - Roche Bros. - Downtown Crossing

    Is there a direct entrance to DTX subway station? Thanks

    Yes--from the lower supermarket level exit to the right of the checkout line, through the sliding doors to the underground concourse. Turn right for Orange Line/Red Line or go all the way down to the left for Red Line access as well.

    Is there a wide selection of vegan friendly and/or organic products, both food and cosmetics/body essentials, products?

    Rafael, this store is a 35,000 square-foot full service Supermarket. We do indeed have a wide assortment of vegan and organic options across the store, and body care products from brands including Alba, Avalon Organics, Kiss My Face, Yes To, and… Read more

    Is there parking?

    No.

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