I have absolutely no clue why I have never written a review on this place.. well here we go…read more I've been here to pick up things for events and raffles.. Ive tried the oils and vinegars pre-Covid. Lots of fun things to try and it gives you ideas of things to use with different foods. (Mayer Lemon EVOO!) Oils as a garnish or to sauté with, make salad dressings, dip your bread..the list goes on. Thing is with Covid I have no idea if you can try anything? I would say ask.. I buy blind and I just go by a description so... What's nice is they ship and they have a few other locations. If you want to give a gift to someone who loves to cook but not sure what to get them. Come here you can get a bunch of different things or get a prepared box of boxed up oils and etc. Staff is friendly and helpful considering Covid it's not a big place and they will regulate the flow of customers if it gets a bit too much. What's good about this place is where it is, after you go in here depending the time frame you can pop in to Baker Street Bakery for some bread and treats. Check out Salty a lovely boutique store or go to Cafe Sasso, Glen Edith, The Chai Guy or Pittsford Dairy for some drinks and treats. Parking is street or behind the building on Somerton. Give them a whirl.

I absolutely love any stop into F. Oliver's. Looking for a unique gift you know people will use?…read moreThis is the spot! The staff here are total experts when it comes to helping you find a unique flavor profiles and combinations, and, while I haven't been in during the COVID times, know they have an amazing tasting process during the normal times. I adore their balsamics and am particularly partial to the fig and berry-based bottles. We always have F. Olivers with our Sunday sauce at my parents house - paired with some Wegmans garlic tuscan bread?! Forget it. I always look forward to my next order of oils and balsamics. Stop in if you have yet to, making stops at Salty and Baker Street Bakery in the awesome Somerton plaza. F. Olivers also has a location in Canandaigua. Happy dipping!

This place is pure heaven. The smell when you walk in is enough to make you smile, and once you…read morestart looking through everything, forget it -- you're hooked. I definitely bought way too much, but honestly, who's counting when everything looks good? Friendly staff, amazing chocolate, and a place I'll happily come back to again and again!

The best chocolate in the City !! Any type of chocolate you want you can find here. the staff is…read moresuper nice and help you find what you want ! also you get a free sample - my favorite part other than the smell and ambiance

It took me so long to make it to this market-- Sunday midday is just such a busy time-- but I'm so…read moreglad I did! For a smaller farmers market, they had a great range of vendors, from fresh produce and meat to plants to food trucks and local vendor favorites (Crust Pie Co, Brian's Kitchen, etc). This was a great time, and I highly recommend if you get the chance to go! They have something for everyone. The vibe is also a bit calmer than the Rochester Public Market, and there was live jazz music!

When I travel somewhere new, I always love to hit up the local farmer's market to take in the…read morelocal color of a town and experience the foods unique to the area. This market was in the smaller side with only two rows but they also had several food trucks and live music which were lovely additions. Parking was free and in the same lot as the market. It was fairly packed with cars but it's in a small town where parking in a nearby neighborhood does not seem to be as much of a hassle as it would be in a busier city. I went with two close friends, and we all had a great time enthusiastically sampling the local offerings and even picked up a few favorites to enjoy later. Though there were only two rows, each row had quality products including but not limited to local honey, maple syrup, baked goods, fresh pasta, meats, cheeses, and seasonal produce. One could easily plan a whole balanced meal just with one visit here. A standout for all of us was the Happy Gut Sanctuary that sold the most refreshing Kombucha which we all ended up buying. I also purchased some granola, dairy-free cookies, and freshly made pasta. The pastas I picked up included garlic basil and a Carolina Reaper pasta for my fiancé who loves all things spicy. One of my friends was a local and she plans to definitely go again just to get more Kombucha. Be sure to go early as some booths, especially the ones with freshly made products, start to sell out by the afternoon. Hopefully this was not my last visit to the Rochester area because I look forward to being able to go to this market again to sample and purchase all the seasonal goodies.

How do you hope to succeed in specialty food within a few thousand feet of. Whole Foods, Trader…read moreJoe's and a Wegmans? R's ambitious staff wins its customers one by one, learns what they like and gives them plenty of it, from prepared foods to shelves and freezers filled with good taste. They work with local specialty vendors like Amazing Grains. When I found them I realized their prices are reasonable given the quality and artful choices. Their prepared dinners are oven ready and come with directions easy to follow. great soups. i wish them well. Truly local and run with the chef's touch. The principals, I learned, are chefs.

JJesse makes the best sirloin chuck burgers. Just had a party with 35 people, they raved about the…read moreburgers

Great store! Expensive, but good sale prices. Wonderful quality of produce, selection, and…read moreservice. The staff was so friendly and helpful. I'm not a member, but I will continue to shop there when I am in the neighborhood (I live in Pittsford).

I've been here before but never got around to writing a review, glad we stopped in recently!…read more I used to think, since it's a Co-Op, it was only for members. But that's changed (or maybe I just misunderstood!), and now anyone can shop here. Prices are a bit higher about $2-$5 more than other grocery stores depending on what you're getting, also know you're supporting a community focused, local business. It's not a huge place, but they've got a solid selection of essentials, and some nice specialty items too. There's even an outdoor area if you want to relax with a snack or a drink. Staff is pleasant, friendly and helpful. They have private parking lot! I'll definitely be back.

So glad to offer a strong thumbs up to this local Spice company. I am a cooking snob, so I take…read moreflavors very seriously, and Stuart's won me over. In today's world, spices are no longer as hard to find as they once were, from online to local ethnic grocery and beyond, there is so much to try. I really enjoy going into Stuart's and seeing new things that I should try. Getting recommendations from the staff and even, with some flavors, have a chance to smell/taste different offerings. I highly recommend stopping in and giving them a pride. It is a wonderfully calm and clean place with amazing staff and products.

I have received multiple generous gifts from my western New York-based friends over the last…read moreseveral years. Last week I received an amazing assortment of different spice combinations from Stuart's Spices. They also sent a sample of a rub with the 3 awesome baskets: habanero honey...it's delicious!! I might actually use it as a rub...if there's any left....since I've been sprinkling it in my salads. Mmmmm hmmmm!! Give me some of that hot, salty and sweet goodness to kick things up!! Can't wait to try the middle eastern varieties in my new Tagine that I'm curing right now. If I ever head to the area, I'll definitely visit the store in person. This is a GREAT place to get gifts for anyone on your list that cooks, likes to experiment with flavors/spices...or is just looking to start.

This store is like a dream for those of us looking to buy less plastic. Marilla's started with a…read morelocation in Geneva and has recently expanded to the South Wedge. I met Marilla herself, who gave me a tour of the small shop and explained how everything worked. This store carries several types of products. Bulk spices, coffee, tea, and candy; reusable/ecofriendly household products like soap bags and kitchen scrubbers; and big refill tubs of liquid items like face wash, hand soap, shampoo, and the like. They have jars you can purchase, or bring your own jar/container. Either way, the container is weighed and then you are charged for the weight of the product. There are fancier jars to buy for a few dollars, or use one of the recycled jars on the free shelf (they are cleaned and sanitized before being set out). Marilla also accepts clean, clear jars (no label) if you have them to donate. I look forward to refilling some household products here instead of buying one more plastic hand soap bottle or spice jar. Check this place out!

The manager here was so friendly and warm and a joy!! I got my new favorite liquid eye shadow here…read moreyesterday and was able to refill on tons of stuff for very reasonable prices. Highly recommend it!!

tops/401 West Ave./Rochester.-Cashiers are terrific but such a poorly run operation.More so 1st day…read moreof sale.No coordination between price tags and what is in register.Besides old sale tickets from prior week left laying around everywhere creating even more confusion.And worst part is no one to talk to.Store opens at 6 but no customer service unti 8.Ridiculous.So how much more would it cost to bring in one extra person in 2 hours earlier?It is when the store opens.

As someone who loves grocery stores, I was excited to shop at my first Tops. I am a Boomer of 70…read morevisiting Rochester for the first time. I have to say I was not impressed with this store. It was quite clean and well lit. Prices were a bit eye-widening. It is difficult to get a feel for this store as I was not able to get a sense of the layout. After exploring the entire store, I left with two donuts and a drink. Truly, the skimpiest buy I've ever made for a first time buying experience.

The nicest staff ever! The Dubai chocolate proteins balls are my absolute favorite. It's also in…read morethe perfect location for cortland students!

I stopped by PLN for the first time yesterday and am really impressed by this biz! I had heard…read moretheir shakes were yummy, so that was my mine objective in visiting. Get my smoothie, check out the grab and go cooler, and learn more about what this great spot has to offer. The bulk of their biz is meal prep and nutrition planning - and they seem to have a strong clientele of Rochesterians. They are conveniently located in the Lac De Ville plaza and I was in and out within five minutes. Everyone was SO kind and helpful, and my shake was really delicious. I am a protein powder SKEPTIC. I think it makes everything taste like diet chalk. I am pleased to report my banana shake did NOT taste like chalk, and I downed the whole thing throughout the course of an afternoon. I am grateful for anything that includes calorie counts these days. As I am aiming to be a bit more mindful about how much I am consuming in a given day (and of what!) this is really helpful. Given that we're home so much, I haven't had an issue making time for meal planning and grocery shopping. When we get back to "normal" and time is taken up by events and other happenings, I would ABSOLUTELY consider doing a meal program through PLN. I look forward to the next time I can stop by, and would recommend for anyone in the area looking for a lighter lunch option.

Placed I'm fairly substantial catering order at this location and when I arrived to get it there…read morewas basically no instructions on how to alert them that I was here for the pickup. They do have a sign with the number to text which I texted and never got a response. Next we tried calling the phone number on the sign spoke to a guy who had no idea about anything. He transferred me somewhere that no one ever picked up. Call back again talk to the same guy who still seemed totally clueless and he put me on hold for 5 minutes. Now we're significantly past the pickup time he eventually comes back online and says yes someone will be out with it and I said when and he said like 5 minutes. Incredibly unprofessional,Do not come here for your needs.

I haven't been to a Wegmans in a while. First off - parking. Ugh. Not fun. We usually try to…read morepark as far away from the store as possible. The footprint isn't great and turns are tight. Selection is still good, but pricing is high. We had to pick up a prescription. It was ready fairly quickly. So we shopped for some essentials but only picked up a few things due to price. We also decided to get subs for dinner. Pricing is ok for a little high for what you actually get.