The Sunshine Market screams "community". It is the type of shop everyone wishes they had in their…read moreneighborhood. Yes, you have your Cokes and Doritos for easy pick me up grabs. You have your Slush Puppies and milk shake machine, which are fun surprises although not necessarily unexpected. But then you have all the personal touches that make it clear they have their local customer in mind. On the door, it lets you know they sell school supplies. They have a cooler with locally made Avery's soda. The area designation signs are handmade. They have frozen homemade food, including pizza! There's homemade bakery items and cooler goods, including fresh muesli. How cool is that? But even more amazing, the owner makes spices, including rubs and curry powder. You'll never find those exact items anywhere else! It's an amazing store, and the cashier was so friendly and fun to talk to. I'm jealous of what you have West Avon!

Shout out to all people looking for that quick something and don't want to hit Route 44! What a…read moregem of a little store with a friendly lady behind the counter! I'll get her name! It is clean, has all sorts of stable items and unique ones! I was thrilled I could find my Kate's whole milk buttermilk there at a price less than the Big Stores! Be a good neighbor ! Let's support our neighborhood store!

Inter Produce is easily one of the best places to shop for fresh fruits and vegetables in the area…read more Every time I go, the produce is incredibly fresh and high quality, way better than what I find at regular grocery stores. The staff is always super friendly and willing to help, whether you need a recommendation or just have a quick question. Their prices are surprisingly affordable for the quality you're getting, which makes shopping here an easy choice. Overall, it's a reliable, clean, and genuinely enjoyable place to get your produce.

It's a cute little produce store with fruits and veggies that are not quite fresh but reasonably…read morepriced. The quality of these is decent enough though. The store also sells canned Goya products, cookies, crackers, and deli sandwiches/meats. The staff is also either indifferent or friendly, depending on which day I go. I took off one star because they didn't restock scallions for a few weeks, which was all I really go there for.

This hidden gem has been in the corner of Torrington plaza for about a year now! I spotted it while…read moregoing to the craft store next door. They have everything from drinks to frozen food to a variety of snacks. They also offer a variety of rice and items to cook with. The owner is so sweet. She answered all the questions I had about the snacks. In the small world we live in I also found out that our older boys just graduated high school together! So funny! I got a variety of drinks and snacks. The chips are my favorite!

I was originally closed into this new market in Torrington by their flashing lights at night…read more They're next door to where Payless Shoes used to be, so parking is plentiful. The market isn't too big, it's two aisles and some coolers, but they fit a lot of variety in there. It's Hispanic focused and lots of food you're not going to find in Stop & Shop. It's fun to just poke around and try something new! The prices are reasonable although not always marked. You can definitely make a whole dinner, or even a dinner party with the selection. There is also cheese, and fresh fruits and vegetables. The cashier let me wander and take it all in, and was very friendly. I only wish they had more spices, but that's minor in the overall picture.

I've been looking for pistachio cream in the area lately, and noticed this store while shopping…read moreelsewhere. It's always great to see a new businesses open up, especially when a location has been vacant for a little bit. We decided to stop in, and were pleasantly surprised at how friendly everyone is, and the variety of items they have in stock. The one thing we were looking for was sold out, but made up in other things we ended up purchasing. They have a very nice selection of halal items in their frozen section, and we noticed that they also had a set up in their frozen section back for halal meats. They have a lot of things I need in my baking, and this place will definitely be my go-to for ingredients! We will be back for sure!

Amazing. 10/10. Constantly raising the bar for us all. I felt extremely welcomed and celebrated…read moreupon entering the establishment.

Best BLT I've had in 10 years. Just perfect! And the staff couldn't be nicer. Great place!read more

A nice addition to the hartford neighborhood is the Royal Indian grocery store. This store reminds…read moreme of Cosmos on Farmington Ave in so many ways, but I kinda prefer this place for a couple of reasons - 1. the store is very spacious and has a lot of isles to navigate thru when compared to Cosmos and 2. the Indian food sold are made fresh by the owners In the kitchen at the back of the store. The owners are very friendly and the prices are nominal.

Excellent well stocked Indian store. It has several brands of rice, lentils, spice mixes. Fresh…read moreokra and moringa leaves. Location is kind of scary haha. But it's not so scary just a few blocks away.

If you want a cool sweet treat, they've got fruit-shaped ice creams in the freezer. I highly…read morerecommend those! The chicken shawarmas are well-made and very filling. The service is also welcoming and friendly. I enjoy going.

I have been going to the South Windsor Rasham for many years and loved their food and halal meat…read more So I stopped by here to get some halal mutton and chicken. Both tasted very good, better than big chain store ones. I also took some prepared food. Beef and lamb gyro with kheema rice was good. May be that is the only hot food available here. I also went for a lamb biryani, chicken samosa and lamb samosa. All of it were cold. I had to take home heat and have it. I was expecting samosas to be hot.

I have driven by this hidden gem so many times and I have always wanted to stop. Yesterday I got to…read morestop!! They have so many amazing choices of different foods from local companies and businesses. Everything from soup and pies to marshmallows and chocolates. I got to try peach soup that they were making! It was so unique and delicious! They also had ice pops with so many delicious flavors!! The owner was so nice. I work with autistic children and the owner was telling me they have high schoolers with special needs come in for a few hours to learn how to cook. So amazing!! I can't wait to stop back !!

Spice320 is a great little spot with a friendly vibe. The staff is super welcoming and knows a lot…read moreabout the different things they sell. They have a big selection of spices and sauces, offering something for everyone, whether you like to keep it simple or try new flavors. They also feature local foods, including fresh seasonal produce from nearby farms. They offer small to-go meals, but we didn't try any on our visit. The guy working there noticed we were just passing through and kindly let us use their clean and comfortable facilities. We had a great time checking out all the different spices, crafts, and fun little items they had on display. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area! Be sure to ask for a business card, or should I say envelope with a little gift inside.