Stop &amp; Shop

Drove an additional 15 miles to go and visit Stew Leonard's…read more I preface this review by saying I've seen the owner of Stew Leonard's on the morning news in the past. Particularly during the holidays, where he is talking about how to prepare your holiday meals. Second, my friend from New Jersey is probably the Duchess of Stew Leonard's and I had to see what this was all about. Here is my story It's like going to a Trader Joe's if you're on the West Coast, BuCees if you're on Central and southeast part of the country or I don't know I suppose a typical local giant supermarket. Here are my observations. They accommodate the local people they have so many things you can do with your children. If you're shopping in the store, they have mascots and different games you can play. The store is clean and organize organized There are many local products, they support the local community Would I go back? Probably if I lived closer, I would love to buy their vegetables which was very neatly displayed and priced. They were busy! That says something right?

It's Lobsta Season in New England…read more Stew Leonard's had such an incredible deal. $15.99 Full of meat and claws on a buttered roll. Kinda gummy underneath the meat. Definitely made it work once I threw the roll away. Service was great! Fast turn over to receive my order. Packaged appealing to the eye. Outside setting with picnic tables to enjoy. They also had other options like Burgers, and Hotdogs. Wonderful way to end my grocery shopping day

Wishing well

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West Side Marketplace

3.7(63 reviews)

4.1 mi

One of the best grocery stores in Rocky Hill!!! They have a nice variety grocery items and I…read moreespecially like their sushi selection. The staff is friendly and the store is always clean and well organized. Easy stop for everyday needs and quick meals.

Love,love the meat department. Very accommodating and friendly. They do not rush you and make sure…read moreyou get exactly what you want. Produce and deliver are also very friendly and will share recipes if you ask! The check out clerks are also kind. Great place

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Whole Foods Market

3.6(137 reviews)

9.6 mi

We hosted an event today for 30 people, catered by this Whole Foods location. Everything went…read moregreat, from the ordering process to pickup to quality of food. They got a large and complex order exactly right, had it ready on time, and helped me load my car. The food was extremely fresh and tasty. All the Whole Foods employees I worked with were friendly, efficient and made me feel they had everything under control, which they did. Our event was a success, and I give Maxine and her team at Whole Foods a great deal of credit. Highly recommended and bravo! Thanks.

This place has gone downhill. It feels like an airport in there. Empty shelves, fulfillers are…read moretaking up SO much room in this store that it's uncomfortable to maneuver the aisles. The workers are rushing around just herding us like cattle out of their way. I feel like being in this store puts me in fight or flight.

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Big Y

3.0(40 reviews)

4.6 mi

Good supermarket, prices are high unless you take time to find bargains…read more Passed by on way to Airbnb was able to find what I needed. Butcher section was helpful.

Produce rang up as the wrong price. The cashier acted like we were being petty for pointing it…read moreout. The incorrect price was not fixed. We were told, "it's just a $3 difference." It is not the cashier's job or place to criticize me for pointing out that I'm being overcharged. We showed pictures of the prices, but instead of correcting their mistake, the cashier asked us if we "wanted them or not." This is not only horrible customer service, it shows a deep disdain for their customer base. I will never return to this location, and am seriously reconsidering Big Y in general.

Big Y Rocky Hill CT. Very clean and well kept.

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Big Y Rocky Hill CT. Very clean and well kept.

Public Market of Newington

4.1(14 reviews)

3.1 mi

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I've been coming to Public Market a few times with my husband but I felt compelled to write a…read morereview after my most recent experience here! Usually I come here with my husband to get their delicious, fresh and homemade Italian bread and their fresh cuts of Italian meats and cheeses. However this time around I went without my husband to surprise him for his birthday. I am definitely not Italian in the slightest so me ordering or evening pronouncing Italian meats was definitely a challenge. Luckily ALL the workers at Public Market came to my rescue! Before ordering an antipasto I asked what they would recommend for four people to have when we go to a winery. They were so accommodating and recommended I get freshly cut Italian meats and cheeses instead of ordering an antipasto due to the small amount of people I was going to have with me. In the future I am DEFINITELY ordering one when I have a larger party. Everyone was so nice to me and excited that I was ordering my first freshly cut prosciutto and soppressata it was so sweet and I felt comfortable enough to ask questions and not feel rushed. When we ended up going to the winery the amounts of meats and cheeses I ended up getting was the PERFECT amount for four people and so delicious!! I am so impressed with this deli and I'm so happy I live only a few minutes away! My husband and I will be coming back for years to come!

Something has changed with the hamburger meat. I have been going to public market for the last…read morecouple of years, and my last batch of premade hamburgers was off. The taste was off, as well as the consistency of the meat. I don't know how to describe it but the meat came apart (after cooked). It was like old and new meat mixed together, but not mixed together well enough. My husband said something about his hamburger tasting different, and I told him I felt the same way.

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Stop & Shop

1.5(21 reviews)

8.5 mi

6:30 Saturday at their "Customer Service" desk, I asked for lottery tickets. "No. Lottery's off." I…read moreasked for change to use the lottery machine. "We don't make change." In other words, the usual at Stop and Shop Middletown. And who was this Customer Service clerk? The assistant manager! Rude, unhelpful, and just plain unpleasant. I wss going to buy groceries too, but I just left my cart and walked out. The worst grocery store I've ever been to, and it's because of the service, or lack of it. I live only a mile away, but I'm never going back. I'd give it zero stars if I could.

There is one reason I keep coming here - it is three minutes drive from my house. That is where my…read moreenjoyment of this supermarket ends. For me, shopping here is truly a displeasure. The stocking is inconsistent so I can never rely on being able to get the products I come in for. This is particularly true for buttermilk which I buy weekly. Yes, it is a specialty item but the store is plenty large enough to keep it in stock and perhaps carry more than the one expensive option offered. In terms of the other selection, it is hard to find unusual ingredients and yet there does often seem to be a decent selection of tropical fruit. The bakery has very mediocre bakes and an average selection at best. There is nothing truly horrifying; I mean to say the place is relatively clean, no vermin, nothing that could actually get me to stop being lazy and go somewhere I enjoy shopping. This particular branch is pretty basic and low-tech. Finally, the staff and employees are a mixed batch that kind of breaks down to be 25% spiteful, 50% ambivalent, and 25% pleasant. If you have better options or more motivation, head elsewhere.

Tight shot of customer picking up a Nature's Promise item off the shelf.

Canolis and other baked goods on display.

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Wide shot of associate stocking fresh produce.

ShopRite of Cromwell

2.9(51 reviews)

4.4 mi

I don't know what you are paying her but Elizabeth the shop from home manager I believe is awesome…read moreyou need to do all you can to keep her I was so happy to see her today she is nothing but a sheer joy to have taking care of our orders knowing they are gonna be correct and have been the last few trips they need to do all they can to keep her there.

I really like there is a lot of food choice and the personal are perfect.I recommend itread more

ShopRite Cromwell CT. Newer, nice store. Very clean, spacious, and well kept.

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Whole Foods Market

2.0(8 reviews)

8.1 mi

Went to new location day in Cheshire…read more I frequent Avon and W Hartford. I didn't see any grass fed burgers and asked if they plan on adding as an option. The young man wasn't sure said he would pass along the feedback and offered to make 2 patties. I was Very impressed and Should have made note of his name. Thank you

Me and my wife went here for the first time today. Store was very clean . Meat selection was good…read morebut very high priced. Produce section was small but good. Salad bar and pre made food looked great but prices on everything were high. Next time we come back we will pay more attention to the prices .

India Foods

4.0(4 reviews)

1.6 mi

I have been to this market a few times in the past and been impressed by the wide variety of Indian…read moregoods that are offered. On the most recent visit I purchased garlic naan and did not realize until reading the package when I got home that it should have been frozen. Apparently one section of their expansive freezer case had defrosted.

Big bright clean store - lots of selection and they also have Taco shells. Would prob give a 4.5…read morebecause some stuff I couldn't find the price on. The worker that I dealt with was friendly. Will return.

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Sweets

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Specialty Vegetables

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Walter D.

11 months ago

Just a lot of issues at this particular store. Somewhat a high turnover of employees and managers.

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