On top of receiving a 7% Upside cash back offer on grocery purchases, I visited Foodsmart Urban Market as part of Upside 'Make March a win' which required 3 grocery transactions to get a $15 bonus added to my account balance. Foodsmart Urban Market was one of the grocery stores part of the process and nearest to my neighborhood. In spite of the parking being shared at Foodsmart Urban Market, I had no issues whatsoever finding a spot to park my vehicle. I have to admit, I was not expecting to encounter such a lit-up exterior nor one with parking space. The atmosphere was very relaxed at this market which gives off a neighborhood corner store vibe. Other than the prices being priced higher, it was a huge break shopping here versus somewhere like a Jewel-Osco, Pete's Fresh Market or a Mariano's. I must share that along with the items shelved being organized, the market was very clean, yet the aisles had tight maneuvering space in-between. While shopping, I took a liking to the variety of the vegan-friendly plant-based items like Beyond Sausage, Upton's Naturals, and even Amy's! And oh my God, it was over once I encountered pints of Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavors (cannoli, and oatmeal dream pie) which I had never encountered before. My interaction with the clerk behind the register was nothing short of professional. As my items were being scanned, I enjoyed the friendly interaction with one of the other clerks about cannoli, and the Ben & Jerry's - cannoli flavor which stemmed from my questioning about the Ben & Jerry's - oatmeal dream pie flavor purchased. I enjoyed shopping at Foodsmart Urban Market, but I just cannot see myself shopping here regularly due to it being out of my way. A return for me depends on whatever offer Upside puts out involving grocery purchases. ~Have courage. Be Kind. ~ Thomas G read more