Wow, Patel Brothers has stepped up their game as of late. The variety of items in the store is…read moreunparalleled. The produce items are much more interesting now because you can get things like jack fruit, that you couldn't get anywhere else. The desserts are rather tasty and nutritious. You can always count on the basics like spices, grains and dried beans. I love going here to load up on spices because you get so much more for less. You can even get whole spices if you have a grinder, which makes for very good tasting meals. I am so glad that we have Patel Brothers, what a great place!

The people who run this store are (were, at the old store) just as unfriendly and unhelpful. I have…read morebeen a repeat customer for many years, but not once have I been acknowledged, nodded at, greeted, smiled at, or thanked for giving them business. Why do I keep going back? All other Indian stores closed and they have ingredients only this store has (fresh methi leaves, fresh dill, etc.). So expect too feel their attitude of "pay and get out."

A family-owned establishment that produces milk and other dairy items (delish dips)…read more They've been providing exceptional products to customers in the tri-state area (Western PA, WVA, and Ohio) since its inception in 1930. Founded by Charles Turner in Penn Hills (just outside of Pittsburgh). Known for unique milk flavors like cookies and cream, peanut butter, birthday cake and more. So good!

Turner's Dairy Ok so…read moreyou already grabbed Permanti brothers and Vincent's Pizza What's left? Turner's Dairy products. Pretty much anything made by Turner's dairy. I thought that maybe I was biased or maybe my taste buds where programed from elementary school to enjoy Turner's milk. From the lunch line, to school field trips, if you grew up in Pittsburgh, then you consumed your share of Turner's. I had a few goals on my trip but the most interesting was my desire to be a Turner's connoisseur. You would think that I was sampling fine wine here. I needed to settle this mental debate: Is Turner's really as good as my taste buds recounted, or was i just a kid who was loving chocolate milk at the time. Note that from this point forward I will refer to this point forward I will be spelling it chocolate, but in my mind I will be reading it as the Brad Pitt flick 'Shock-o-lotte." This odd obsession was held tight in my mind as a clandestine mission. A quick product local search revealed brown gold at a convince store within a half mile of my hotel. It was however, the hotel snack shop where i found my first turner's product. A bottle of regular single serve iced tea with its half scripted "T" and its pin stripe advertising beckoning me. Ah the pinstripes. Like the New York Yankees of diary and iced tea products. I had been hoping for cartons but this would have to do. I purchased a few bottles and took them to my room. I offered some to my girlfriend, a 'Pure Leaf' lover who initially did not like the first swig. After no other beverages as an option, she finished the bottle and became instantly addicted consuming a large about of Turner's for the remainder of the trip. The local proprietor turned out to be a gold mine of products. The iced tea was available in Peach, raspberry, lemon, southern style available in your choice of cartons, bottles and small pint sized portions each one proving just as delicious as the prior. From here I moved in the chocolate milk line. I was unable to get my hands on the pin stripped boxes. I located whole milk chocolate milk in a bottle which I shared with my two sons. After a 20 year hiatus, my taste buds once again marveled at the taste. I began to wonder if i had enjoyed the milk more because it was whole milk as opposed to 2%, but I was able to confirm my convictions when i found a bottle of 2% chocolate milk. Let's swing back to the iced teas for a minute. The bottles were only 99 cents and the cartons 50 cents apiece which i found surprising. So drink up. I didn't pay much attention to the price of the chocolate milk, but it's liquid crack... kinda, so get your fix. You may also find it odd and interesting (I prefer the term eccentric when referring to my odd ball behaviors) that I previously emailed Turner's though their Facebook page to ask for unfilled cartons so that I could display them in my Pittsburgh Sports room back home. Perhaps they thought I was a bit off, i was able to secure two cartons, which i poked holes in the bottom letting the liquid drain out. The cartons are now part of my Pittsburgh sports room. This is not so far-fetched when you consider that Andy Worhol (Pittsbrugh Native) made a series of pop art Brillo box displays.

I know... to some of you, this sounds like it is just Giant Eagle with a fancy name. But, Market…read moreDistrict is so much more. Yes, they carry more of the Market District branded options, but they also carry many more organic, natural, and local options than a standard Giant Eagle. The aisles are slightly wider to allow more space while shopping. The decor is a little more modern and makes it feel slightly cleaner too. We love going to Market District! The bakery is much larger with options. The produce has many more varieties of fruits and veggies. And honestly... less people are here than most other places... to the point, that I've never had to stand in a long line for checkout.

I keep trying to correct the check-in name change to this place. There is still an option to check…read moreinto Giant Eagle.It's still technically a Giant Eagle store but it's a notch above. Typically re-branded as the Market District. From what I can tell, it looks like they pump up a couple departments. Deli, ready-made foods, seafood , cheese and meat departments are fully stocked with higher end items. Nice wine department too. The store carries a huge assortment of locally produced products. It's fun to see which Pittsburgh-related items are on the shelves . Great shopping experience.

I order here occasionally because they have awesome sandwiches. There's a guy named Paul at this…read morelocation that has amazing customer service ! He will brighten your day !

Nostalgic best ham. One hit wonder that figures out a way!…read more I have always wondered how Honey Baked Ham stays open when I only ever think about them for Easter dinner... but like... then I think... who cares their hams are delicious. If you don't preorder in advance, I wish you luck! However, I also feel bad that the signage is not apparent for those who still think they can wait in line. I also always aim to pick up my Easter ham prior to Saturday before Easter because I don't want to wait in the longest of lines. Same deal with grocery shopping too. Regardless, the store is very well organized. Extra staff to keep it moving and stanchions setup to best utilize every square foot of the shop for their customers. I don't recommend getting any of the sides. They are overpriced and not that great of quality. Just grab the ham!

Monroeville is losing pharmacies left and right... so what used to be an option... is the only…read moreoption. Giant Eagle Pharmacy is GREAT, if you don't go during the middle of the day or on a weekend. They have ample checkouts (five in total) and plenty of workers. The drive thru is convenient, but sometimes it is just simpler to come inside for your prescription.

This is a review of the pharmacy, not the grocery store…read more The drive-thru pharmacy is bad. Really bad. The line is always long and moves incredibly slow. Two of the last three visits we've left without our prescriptions because of the line. This last time was the final straw. I sat in line (without moving) for almost ten minutes. Next thing I know, a lady from the pharmacy is outside telling me I need to leave because they're closing. She went along and told all the cars behind me the same thing - we needed to leave the line and go inside to get our prescriptions. If the pharmacy is closing, which is why we need to leave the line, why are we able to get the prescriptions inside, then? The former pharmacy entrance is now closed to customers and used for curbside pickup only, so you have to park at the opposite end of the store then walk the complete length of the store to get to the pharmacy. There's a handicapped placard on my car for a reason! I can't walk that far! I was in line well before their closing time and wasted all that gas for nothing. I had to leave without my prescription. If they won't help people after a certain time, even though they were in line before closing, then they need to have the person put out traffic cones to close the line off before they close so they can serve people who are in line before they close. And closing at 6:00 is ridiculous!

GFS: Think big!…read more This is our big summertime outdoor party base camp. Plates / cups / tableware. Chips (their pretzels are the best) and drinks. Veggies... large quantities Halloween? Oh yes, it's the one stop. Although their Coke and other pop doesn't seem to be any cheaper, they have lots of bottled water and it is priced lower than most. Bar-B-Que sauce is terrific and a fraction of the cost of anywhere else. It's not a big store, once you get your bearings you're in and out in less time it takes to wind your way up the driveway. Oh yes - no membership! This is my family's big box store!

Friendly and accommodating place. Don't need to pay for a…read moremembership to enjoy the savings.