Ok. I know it's been closed for health violations in the past -- perhaps multiple times -- and they…read morehad a lengthy standoff with the DOH last year before they reached some sort of deal to reopen. But. I still have a big soft spot in my heart for this labyrinthine, old school neighborhood grocery with surprises around every corner. Sure, the bargain fruit from the stands out front are often on their last leg (I've learned to categorically avoid). But there is also a vast selection of excellent, sometimes obscure, usually well-priced cheeses on offer, always with lots of samples. (I tried gjetost / brunost there for the first time many years ago.) There are nice olives and chocolates and jams. There's a variety of prepared foods, which aren't obnoxiously priced, though I don't think we've ever tried them. (It's almost as easy to throw together a quick meal than it is to reheat something from the store.) And I keep stumbling upon wonderful, unexpected products like date molasses, sumac, and even ramps ($44 / lb, cf $50 / lb at Citarella)! Staff are baseline kind of grumpy... but in a weirdly endearing old people sort of way, and are usually very helpful when you ask a question.

I live on the block and I only try to go when I absolutely need an essential. Every time you pick…read moresomething off the Barzini's shelves, you risk buying a product that is moldy or expired. They will occasionally have something niche that you need, particularly a spice or a cheese, but that doesn't make up for the fact that their inventory is so neglected. And if you've read any other reviews, it won't be earth-shattering to hear that the owner is rude.

Everything here is wildly expensive, even for NYC. Not to mention the food behind the counter is…read moresubpar to put it nicely. Avoid at all costs

Really nice mini market on the west side on West End Ave…read more For a bodega type place this superette was large and super stocked. Open 24/7 which is a bonus. I stumbled upon this place when out for.a late night long run and dropped in for a bottle of water. Clean and organized too.

I live one block from this store. They are outrageously expensive...more than almost any other…read moregrocery storer much less fruit stand on the UWS.

the price tag was confusing and pickes up wrong itwm, refuse to return, only gicve credit for a…read moreperson coming out of town, very bad experiwnce

I've been visiting and living in this neighborhood 27 years. This fruit and vegetable stand has…read morealways been here 365 days a year! I've purchased many avocados over the years and never been disappointed. The service is fast even though he's very busy. The produce is always fresh. I've seen the same owner here almost every day! I'm recommending. My California friends purchased some items this morning. That's a good sign.

Located right across my local gym this fruit stand normally has a good variety of fruits and…read moreveggies at terrific prices. They carry fresh produce and are there day and night. Even better than Key Food which is really just a few feet away.

This place is the perfect little family owned bodega. Delicious smoothies, great prices, quality…read moregoods, and caring owners.

Another hidden gem on the UWS/Morningside Heights area. Everyone knows M2M and The Mill (ugh…read moreterrible) for Korean food and this the least known. However it's also the cheapest and possibly the best. My Korean ex and I would go here and pick up some soups and kimchee as well as various other things I don't remember their name but all good and tasty. Everything here is pretty much $5-7. The steal is the pork or beef bulgolgi and rice/vegetable combo for $5 or so. Check out their cheap and homemade breakfast made infront of you...I sometimes pick up an egg and cheer sandwich for $1-2. I don't know how they're making profit off everything but again, I'd always go here instead of the crappy food at the Mill. Support this place Columbia students!

Great produce at a great price!! Went here on my way back to my dorm and bought fresh broccoli $1-2…read moreand quenepas (a Caribbean fruit) for 1 lb $4! It's located in the city so the prices are on the affordable side. If you want to save a few bucks, skip Whole Foods and stop here!

This guy is here from the wee hours of the morning till at least dinnertime gently hawking bananas,…read moreapples, and other produce. Pick up a banana at one end, drop the guy a smile and a quarter at the other end, and be on your way without even breaking your stride. It's my only salvation from actually turning into an enormous Bouchon cookie, which is the more sinful treat of choice in the area.

This little Farmer's Market is great. It's on Thursdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m…read more Consistently, there are two produce stands (one also sells grass fed beef), two bakeries, one jam/jelly/chutney stand, flowers and plants. Occasionally Ronnybrook Dairy shows up. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. It's never too crowded and there is a good variety of local made/grown food.

This was great, and on the way to Columbia from our hotel! I got hot cider for about $1.read more

It is a very good store and friendly to .they can also help you in the fruits and vegetables that…read more you need. also they have cool fruit cups for summer