It's not a horrible supermarket but its definitely not a Shoprite. It's somewhat small and "tight"…read morein there. It looks kinda cluttered in there and for some, you will get that claustrophobic feeling but for the most part, Shop Fair makes your shopping experience easy and simple. You will (most likely) find your commonly used staples for your household in addition to seeing some good deals. I must admit that their fruit salads are fresh and tasteful. I had a few bad experiences at C-town on Pitkin Avenue where their fruits would spoil like nobody's business and their prices for products would make even a rich person say "what the hell?!" Shopfair, so far, has not served me a plate of disappointment yet as far as their fruits. I have been finding myself walking to this supermarket during lunchtime so it wouldnt really hurt to give them the extra star (three stars in total).The two-star deduction is just for aesthetics of the supermarket, lack of space or the "cluttered feeling" in the aisles, not too many exciting food options and mediocre food bar. Otherwise, this supermarket fulfills its purpose.

It's difficult to get what you ask for. One of two things happen: either I order directly from the…read moremenu - no changes - and I get a blank stare; after which they ask ME to tell them whats on itOR I ask for a simple sandwich and have to repeat each ingredient multiple times anyway. And I STILL walk out with the wrong thing. The bread isn't good. I've not once had a fresh roll on a cold sub. There's no consistency. There's a wild difference in preparation depending on who's behind the counter. I've walked out on two different occasions because I would say one thing and they responded with another thing. They're frustrating, but Doordash isn't.

This place is awesome! The people here are nice, they are very friendly as well. I go here almost…read moreevery day, weather it's before school or after. When I ask for any sandwich or food, they are very fast with it. One again they are very friendly and helpful! They have never ever been rude to me and have always managed to put a smile on my face!

Imagine this. You…read morediscover a brand new convenience store and drop in to get some beer, but quickly realize they don't have your favorite variety. You settle for your 2nd favorite brand but while you're checking out, you write the word "Yuengling" on an index card and hand it to the store owner. You tell him "Get this beer and you'll be seeing a lot of me." When you return 2 weeks later, none other than your favorite beer has made it's debut in the cooler. Wow! This is a true story, and it happened to my boyfriend. On top of customer satisfation, this place is very clean, newly renovated, always stocked, has "fresh" pastries, an ice cream freezer, Funyuns (I have not seen these anywhere else in NYC!), friendly service, and an ATM. What more could you ask for from a 36th Avenue grab-and-go? Nothing. Except for Christmas lights on their beer cooler, which they have too. ;)

Every morning and afternoon I walk into this little gem of a convenience store. It is about 150…read morefeet from my building's front door. It was the first C-store I walked into when I moved here and it is the only one that I have continuously returned to. The clerks are always friendly and always remember my face. They always have my pack of Camel lights waiting at the counter the second I walk in. They are very polite to my fiance and treat her with a lot of respect. If you live near 36th Ave and 29th St in Astoria/LIC, I highly recommend this store!

Don't Go Here…read more Shing's Food Shop is not exactly a shop, it's a stainless steel pushcart decorated with flattened cardboard boxes. I don't want you to go here because you'll overwhelm it. This is one of the great things left about New York, like Yonah Schimmel, corner pizza joints and claustrophobic hardware stores. The place sells about six different things, most all are under $1.50 (yep). They include delicious Vegetarian Mai Fun, Lo Mein, Chicken Wings and Drumsticks and some sort of balls on a stick. Granted it's for the kids at the PS next to it, but as a pit stop while trolling the Catherine Street area of Chinatown, it's a no-fooling street-side oasis. The twenty something heir-apparent who is the front man (while mom and dad churn out food in the back) is the hardest working man in Lo business. It's like watching Lucy eating chocolates off the conveyor belt a little, except he doesn't miss a beat. Remember, don't go here.

The best noodles for $1.25! I've been going here daily, sometimes more, since I've moved to…read moreChinatown. He even gives you a fork. Great place to grab a bite to and from the subway. Seem to be open at least from 3pm - 8pm daily. Then it disappears for the night. Only to reappear the next day. Like the sun. $1.25!

FREE WI-FI AT TERMINAL 2, JFK AIRPORT…read more I actually didn't buy anything, but it looks like healthy snacks you would purchase at your local farmer's market. Great way to pass the time as you're waiting for your flight. At least 50 outlets lining this table-thing, too. Score!

It's a good, albeit pricey, option for relatively healthy food at JFK. They have a good variety of…read morefresh, packaged sandwiches, salads, fruits, and snacks, along with a nice range of bottled drinks and other various sundries. The food itself is just okay but it's certainly better than the other fast-food options.

The local Bo-de-gah! This is the closest bodega in the area that is consistently open, even during…read more the Dec. 2010 snow storm. They sell the basic food staples which is pretty much fresh. Do note that they close at 10pm.

this is the closest deli to where i live; i'd go here even in my shorts & slippers if we're running…read morelow with milk or egg supplies...we can also get some other food items plus all the other household stuff that we need right away, & just because we failed to take stock of them......not bad, appreciate that it's around actually. it's open really early in the morning & run apparently by some eastern europeans....

This new little trendy version of a convenience store has transformed the former dark Jars By Dani…read morespace into a very bright, somewhat cramped place to get some healthier groceries and snacks and some great prepared food. Boasting a sandwich from Alidoro, a salad from Loosie Rouge and a dessert from Westbourne as well as a few other items, it's definitely a great spot for a snack. I tried "The Goods" Sandwich from Alidoro, a great half a sandwich for $8. The Chocolate Cashew Pudding ($9) from Westbourne is also delicious.

This is an interesting concept that is originally from LA and has made it to NYC and in Soho of all…read moreplaces. NYC has bodegas and this higher end convenience store is actually smaller than most of the ones you'd find. The Goods Mart distinguishes themselves by offering more local and organic products for reasonable prices. The selling point is the 1.25 cup of La Colombe coffee and organic slushies they have plus fresh sandwiches which get delivered daily at 11am. Because it is small, it might get a little claustrophobic inside. The main display has a bouquet of beautifully arranged flowers and the sandwiches with made in NYC products. I'm curious if this concept will take off and while I wouldn't go there normally except for maybe the drinks, it is a cool idea to try in Soho. Happy shopping and remember: Don't deny, satisfy!

Located across the street from the Christopher Street subway entrance this deli / bodega offers a…read moregood selection of cold drinks, sodas, and water if you need something for your ride back home. They also sell a nice selection of flowers if you need a gift for your sweetie.

A concern for LGBTQ peoples and our allies:…read more A few nights ago, my date and I were standing under the awning of Andy's Deli (across from the Duplex/next to Big Gay Ice Cream / Marie's Crisis) to avoid the rain as we were waiting for our Uber. We had been out for drinks, but were not drunk, and were on our phones. We had been standing there for several minutes without incident but It was cold, so we held hands and shared a kiss. When we did, the man in the front floral awning area asked us to leave. I told him we were waiting for our car and that we'd be happy to buy something in order to stay out of the rain. He said that wasn't the point and that we needed to "just go". To which I offered to buy something again and when that wasn't good enough, I demanded a reason as to why he wanted us to go - something he wasn't able to give. After a few moments of back and forth he stood up threateningly and demanded we leave. I told him we would - when our car arrived. I then recommended he sit back down. Thankfully the car came right before this escalated any further and we were safe for the rest of the evening. Both my date and I were quite shaken, this kind of treatment is not ok anywhere but CERTAINLY not in one of NYCs most historically gay neighborhoods. I write this so we can all be aware for our own safety and informed in what local businesses we choose to support in the neighborhoods in which we love/play. As someone works in the area regularly and encourages people to support small local stores, I'm hoping that this is an isolated case and that the owner's of Andy's Deli will share in my concern and desire to be a good neighbor like so many other Village businesses. Tyler