Shaw's Supermarket - Wakefield Shaw's in Peabody is a great quick shop--kind of like if Stop & Shop made a Temu version (and I mean that in the best way). The selections are solid, prices are fair, and it's easy to get in and out without feeling overwhelmed. The parking entrance feels like a mini race track, so buckle up when you're pulling in. Inside, the store is clean and organized, but the staff could definitely smile more--a little warmth goes a long way. As a picky Neww Yorkahh, I was pleasantly surprised. It's not fancy, but it's practical, and sometimes that's exactly what you need. Bonus points: Go shop and charge! Shaw's is part of the modern grocery game, and having EV chargers available makes it even more convenient. Final Verdict: 4 stars. Worth a stop if you're in the area--quick, efficient, and stocked with what you need. read more

Shaw's - Grocery Near Me - Wakefield, Massachusetts

Boston Mass made potatoe salad was terrible. 12 oz for $3.99 called fresh and local. Flavorless, dry and many of the potatoes nearly raw. Went into the trash. If we had had the time we would have returned it to Shaws Freeport Maine. read more

This store is trash. There's no variety, no good selection, and is therefore a complete and total ripoff. Why would anyone shop here. I'll take my local market basket any day of the week thank you very much read more

Great bakery! Holly was so helpful and talented made a beautiful cake for wedding rehearsal dinner. She was patient with my indecision and questions to clarify what I wanted and. She took it from there- the cake was beautiful and so many said it was the best cake- she was right people love the funfetti cake thank you holly at Shaws Wakefield bakery read more

Can always find what I'm looking for at a decent price, happy they brought back self checkout, not always a ton of variety but always reliable. read more

Great local supermarket -- convenient & lots of variety. Friendly staff. Fresh produce -- yum, yum, yum! Salad dressings! Almond milks! Household detergents! Good spot for the home & tum. I like their frozen dinner selections, as well as their vast amount of Crystal Light flavors. read more

This place is a terrible place to work don't work here. all they do is yell at you for the stupidest things. you can't have water on the register or downstairs at all and it's very dirty they never clean the floors or the downstairs bathroom. the stall doesn't even have a lock on it 2/10 experience wouldn't do it again. read more

Don't Order Delivery, & Customer Service is Terrible: They use DoorDash and are very unreliable. On top of that, half of the items ordered were out of stock. I had a big order today for $470. I made the order last night, and all the items were in, but when it was finally delivered today, half of what I ordered was not there. They do not update their system, so I was left with pieces of my order (perishable) but unable to use them because critical items were missing (like all the meat). Expensive lesson! read more

julia ketsoian who answers the phone in customer service did not patch me through to her manager. I am assuming she did not want to get in trouble, but she did not do her job correctly. When a customer asks to speak to your supervisor and you hang up on them what kind of employees do you have managing your business? I called right back and julia ketsoian answered & said this isn't Julia this is "tracy." She had the same voice and just lied and gave me a fake name and hung up. Please hire people who are actually capable of doing their job I don't think this girl even graduated highschool the way she was conversing with me. read more

Just an FYI to the bagger, no the grocery bag was not ok. This is what I meant by a lot of stairs. read more

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My dad is always complaining about how much MONEY everything is but they also, give free cookies that's a very nice

We come to this Shaws only when we have to. The prices are quite high and they have a habit of only having one or two registers open - even at the busiest times like mid-day on weekends. Overall the workers are trying hard, but understaffed. It's just poorly managed and organized. read more

I have been looking for Wensleydale cheese for the holidays. I finally thought I'd found it at Shaw's. It was in their flyer and unfortunately not in their store. An employee nearby was kind enough to help me look, but said that sometimes they advertise things that they just never get. Supply side - I get it. But if you advertise an item and don't receive it, please post something so that people like me who drive there and look for it, don't waste any more of their time. I phoned the store to ask if they had it and sold out - or were going to get more - nobody ever heard of it and said it might be something another of their locations carries. I said it was in their flyer, but was told they all have the same flyer, and not all their stores carry every item. Huh? Was starting to think I might add Shaw's to my list of markets. Since everyone is now as expensive as they are, why not. Well, this may be the reason why. I increasingly find a lack of communication between the people making the decisions and the poor folks left to deal with the customers when they don't provide what they advertise/promise. Seriously Shaw's? read more

Wakefield Shaws, i asked 5 employees if they could show me how to use the digital coupons and none of them knew, then at checkout I asked the cashier who called over a manager and they couldn't figure out how to do it either - love the store but you need to fix your app to make it more user friendly! read more

Things seem to be looking up for the Wakefield Shaws. The place is clean, shelves stocked & employees seem much nicer than I have dealt with in the past. I did notice there were some upper management strolling around the store so hopefully that is not the reason. Michelle, manager maybe, Is awesome. She happily fixes mistakes that happen during check out & is so pleasant to deal with. They need to do a better job of checking expiration dates & rotate stock but it has been much better lately. I wish they would stop requiring multiple items of some items to get the sale price. Most people do not have the room or need FIVE half gallons of ice cream. And maybe some day they will have ample quantities of the sale items. Sale starts on Fridays but usually when I go that morning they are out of things. Maybe someday they will be able to come close to Market Basket prices. read more

More expired food on the shelves. I just went to make a sandwich and noticed this...moldy rolls, purchased 2 days ago. read more

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I just got back from the Wakefield MA store. They now close at 9:00 on Sunday, used to be 10:00, some of the google pages still show 10:00 close time but I digress. I got there at 8:53, still enough time to get what I needed. The door at the far end of the store at produce was already locked, they lock it early all the time which is annoying so I walked to the other end of the store as an employee was walking toward the door. She locked it before I got there, another person was also trying to get in. I knocked on the door only to be ignored by the red hair ponytailed employee. The other customer opened the out door so we went in. I've owned 3 retail businesses, that is NOT how you treat your customers or anyone for that matter. This is bullshit! I know they want to go home so if the store closes at 8:55 that should be the posted hours but the sign reads 7:00 to 9:00 so I expect to be able to shop till 9:00. I am so done with this place with the highest prices of any chain I'm aware of. read more

I needed a party platter last minute. I tried to order online from several place, no one would take a kast minute order except for Shaw's! I placed a phone order at 9am and it was ready for me at noon. I appreciate their accommodating my last minute order and will put them at the top of my list for future parties! read more

So it's 12/23 and everywhere is crazy but this Shaws is fully staffed and then I get to the checkout and the store director ringing me through you don't see that often enough I get through my order and forgot to put my rewards card in no problem and refunds me my $5 GREAT SERVICE and I love their selection too. read more

This review is for the new curbside pickup service. I wish they had started this months ago! Friendly, fast, so easy to use! The woman who picked my order even called about the substitutions she was making. As always, quality products. Even after the pandemic slows down, we will use this service! read more

They just lost a whole heck of a lot of business from my family. We usually do our bi weekly shopping at Market Basket in Reading, however for fill ins or extras we need thru the week we end up here. It is literally up the road from us and very convenient. The prices are a bit higher but hat with the location I always just ate it! WELL, we also have usually gotten our birthday cakes here as well. The cakes taste great and frosting is ok, decorations ok as well. So this year, July 4th is my daughter's birthday, so I called a few days ahead to order it. We wanted a white cake, chocolate frosting, with OWLS (red white adn blue) and of course the happy birthday. Are you sitting down?!!? We get there and they bring out the cake and it has FLOWERS on it! How the heck do you confuse flowers with owls. The gal says, well we couldnt read the instructions, um....CALL US to get clarification! Not only did they mess that up, but when we refused to take the messed up cake they did not offer any others for free! Why the heck would we pay for a cake they messed up! read more

Had great sales flyer for Christmas but no prime rib for 3 days. Went 3 days in a row, told they'd be getting more tomorrow, but never did. Went to Market Basket who had it. No rain check allowed due to "while supplies last." read more

This weekend we stopped at this Shaw's location to grab some ice, hit up the ATM, as well as grab some snacks. When I checked in I feared what was to come because of the terrible reviews, but we didn't have the same experience as past Yelpers. The staff here was average to other grocery stores we go to. The woman at the service desk was a bit guarded and brisk, but the cashier was polite and quick. We ended up finding everything we needed and the prices were similar to other chains. In the end, we enjoyed shopping at this store and we would definitely shop here again in the future. read more

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I can't speak for the whole store but the people that work in the bakery are amazing and kind! Nothing but excellent service! Ty to Carly and the crew! read more

Absolutely the WORST place to go. Sent my assistant over for some stuff and they argued with her then OVERCHARGED her without saying anything. DO NOT GO here ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

This Shaws would be wise to remove the clock near the registers. If the clock were gone I might have not realized that it took me 27 minutes to check out my seven item order. read more

I live around the corner form the Wakefield Shaw's, however 8 out if 10 times if I only need a couple of things i go right buy it to Market Basket. Today i decided to go there just wanted some fruit . So in the refrigerator section is small containers of mixed fruit sale sign 2 for $10 right in front of it plus small containers of watermelon, cantaloupe etc. All marked with sign 2 for $10. So i picked up 1 mixed and 1 watermelon plus a couple other items as usually not enough cashiers. Get in line then the 10 or less opens perfect. Pay for items then notice price 5.99 for watermelon and 6.99 for mixed fruit. Go back and check sign says 2 for 10 mux and match. Go to customer service and she says if you look closely its its only on the plain fruit. I go look again if you look real close the sign in front of mixed fruit had the word melons. So needless to say I am done with Shaw's. read more

Only saving grace for Wakefield Shaw's this evening was my Cashier, Melissa L she delivered friendly fast service while I noticed all the other cashiers dragging their feet and looking miserable. Shaw's you should definitely commend her as she was your only shining star IMO tonight in a store filled with holiday shoppers. read more

Prices are high again Service is fair at best Cashiers don't smile and are unfriendly Only shop here if I only need a couple of items. Walmart and market basket are much better read more

The worst customer service asst mgr Allyssa was extremely arrogant and insensitive store was very dirty wrong prices on items products misplaced sale items out of stock Buyers Beware read more

The turd icing that frosted my cupcake... I often pick up expired food here. Flour tortillas, cheese nips, yogurt, cheese, frozen broccoli, applesauce pouches... I unknowingly bought boxed of apple sauce pouches that were over 1 year expired and my 1.5 year old consumed one. I was extremely upset and brought the 2 expired boxes back to the manager and she just fluffed it off. I asked her, " do you have children? How would you feel if your child ate something over a year past it's best by date?" She replied "I wouldn't feed those to my kids, the other brand has been recalled for mold. Haven't you seen it on Facebook?" Really lady?!?! Obviously not! At that point I didn't know what to feel more upset about- feeding my tot a product that she was saying had toxic mold when NOT a YEAR past the expiration date or that she was questioning my parenting by buying the product to begin with. So I asked her " if you don't think the product is safe why are you selling it at all and why are you selling it 1 year past it expiration date?" Then I walked away and circled the store and waited to see if they would send someone to check the remaining product on the shelf for any more expired boxes. Nope. So, I went back up to her and suggested it "might be a good idea". What can I say other that you CANT reason with STUPID. read more

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I shop there all the time. No more. Picked up three bunches of flowers from Beverly store in a rush. They were all bad. Went to get them replaced in Wakefield store. Was told need to go to Beverly store. Done shopping at Shaw's over three bunches of flowers. read more

I purchased BBQ sauce, brought it home and realized it was expired. So I went back, asked to speak to the manager and told him it's a liability to sell expired goods to consumers because it could affect their health. He clearly didn't care. He told me the product was still "good" and that the product "just loses its flavor after the expiration date...but doesn't go bad". Then he says "We do weekly quality checks on our 50,000 items". He then proceeds to say "We don't want to lose you as a customer" .... and walks away. People DO get sick after eating expired goods. Way to keep a customer... Oh how I miss Market Basket. read more

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Just got the circular for next week. Threw it away. Last week advertised boneless chicken breast for $1.69. Great deal right? Only they never had any. When I asked all they did was take the sign down. Bait and switch used to be a car thing. read more

In sticking with Vinny's thoughts, the produce, meats, fish, grocery items and store layout is great and prices are affordable as with any Shaw's -- but the vibe here is just "different". Having been going to the Stoneham Shaw's for years until it was closed a few months ago, that store had people you knew, that said hello, made conversation and the store in general had a buzz about it inside when you were there that let you know it was "alive". This Wakefield location seems "dead" inside. Not much hometown feel, with neighbors chatting in the aisles or the deli guy chit chatting with his regular customer, etc. It is a good option for you if you need to do bulk shopping (because pretty much your only other options are small specialty shops around town that are a bit pricey for regular items), but just be aware that it will be a bit of a bland experience. read more

I shopped Saturday evening for a few things for my last minute dinner. The store was clean and organized, the produce was fresh. I found the staff helpful. I only go to that store when I am in the area and needed some help finding some items. The young man at the seafood counter was kind, courteous and helpful. The fish was delicious. The checkout staff were great and efficient. I will go to this store more often. read more

Using the "just for u" app for the first time and was unfamiliar with the procedures. The front end associates were very very helpful, patient and friendly with assisting me. Thank you Wakefield. read more

Love having Shaw's local in town. The store is very clean and the employees are very friendly. The Manager Jim is very helpful when I had a question. Love that it is always a quick in and quick out with no huge crowds and parking issues to deal with I shop here during the week because it is so convenient. I have actually started buying food as I need it, for me it works ....less waste! Thank you Shaw's for being my local go to market! read more

I have no idea what these negative reviews are about. The selection is better than Maker Basket and the process are comparable or a bit higher, depending on what you are buying. Unlike Market Basket, Shaw's has real sales (loss leaders) on items that make it worth the drive from Reading. I've never had a problem with the service. I deducted one star because of how hard it is to pull out of the parking lot. Unless you drive a Fiat 500 you're in danger of either hitting a curb or having a head on collision because of how wide you'll have to take a right turn to avoid the curb. read more

I don't know about other Shaw's locations, but this location has high prices. I will say that I do enjoy the fresh salmon from this location. The only thing that really makes this location stand out is their coinstar. No other supermarket in the immediate area has a coinstar. And that is really essential, because God knows I am not rolling up all my little nickels, dime, pennies and quarter to take to the bank. read more