Stopping in to Earth Fare I was curious what the place had in store (sorry for the bad pun) to…read moresatisfy my curiosity. I will say there's plenty of parking outside with a very clean parking lot. There isn't too much inventory spilling out into the front of the store, which is oh so trendy, but it's tastefully done. Walking in the place is extremely clean, after some of the places I've been recently, this is very refreshing. I'll get this out of the way up front. I used to be a chef so when I see GMO, Gluten free, etc etc I cringe. There is hardly a definitive Government standard by which all these things are measured. Which means more often than not, it's a scam. If you want the real deal, farmers markets are the best bet. With that I observed the pricing like a hawk and comparable items had roughly a 10% markup. Now then I do love their house made foods. Cooking pizzas to order? Come on that's awesome! Desserts and cheeses are ok although I was a little down on their sliced meats and the variety. Their butcher was ho-hum and not very impressive. But... I spotted something I didn't anticipate Kangaroo, Ostrich and Bison to name a few oddities. I give credit for carrying very unpopular items around Summerville. FYI I've cooked ostrich before. It tastes just like beef only almost all lean meat for those watching your calories. I wondered around some more, noticing they had better cereal alternatives with less sugar. They lacked snacks like coconut crisps, but they did have a great assortment of dried fruits. Although I was impressed with their dried mushroom selection, no dried shiitakes! Generally, I like fresh, which they did have, but I wanted the juice from soaking them. Odd they have other mushrooms but not shiitake. The people here are fantastic. For some reason in my mind when I think of these "hippy" type of stores like Earth Fare I think very grounded and kind people. I wasn't disappointed as I asked the produce guy for something and he was all too eager to help out. If it were me, I would have been more like "check isle 3" or something. The employees are shining examples of down to earth kindness; something we all could use more of in these days. Overall, I like this place based on principal but those same principles are what keep me away. I'm not overly excited about slapping on GMO free labels when most of the time those are just buzz words to make an extra buck. Are there authentic companies out there? Sure but you really have to do your homework. Therefore, I remain committed to farmers markets. That said, I think this place is fine for those who like it. If you haven't been here before and are reading this be prepared for a slight price increase. To reiterate they do have an interesting variety of items greatly depending on specific products. I'm sure if you drop by you wont leave empty handed especially with the quality of people there to help.

A great place for fresh salads, exotic meat like bison and elk, and tons of sea food.read more

Very clean, very tidy, fresh vibrant produce, and great customer service! Of course it can feel a…read morelittle pricey, but everything is quality and you get what you pay for in the best way possible. I definitely recommend this location.

Wow! This location is amazing! It's a lot bigger then the one in mount pleasant. The selection is…read moregreat! There are a lot more items to choose from. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Even the patrons we're more courteous. I will definitely shop at this whole foods in the future.

ONLY NEGATIVE: it's located in Mt Pleasant & I need one closer to me, either in West Ashley or…read moreNorth Charleston would be great, thanks!! Ok, onto the review: I love Trader Joes. I don't make it that often, but I always enjoy the experience. From the flowers to the frozen food, to seasoning, to cheese, all the way to the employees in their floral shirts - it's usually a good time. The staff is fantastic, they have a great selection of items, and it just tastes good! The frozen butter chicken entree is my go to for "emergency meals" at work when I didn't have leftovers, etc. And what's even better - it doesn't taste like a frozen meal - it's just yummy! I really enjoy the variety and quality of the food.

Needed to update my TJ review because this is no longer the only TJ in town. They gave us a second…read morebut put it further down the road in MTP! We need you in Summerville TJ. My number one go to is their beef birria in the freezer section. I also bought a bunch of new proteins from the refrigerator and freezer section to give a try. They swap out items seasonally. My favorite season is fall when they have their cranberry orange relish and the gingerbread mini cream pies. Year round there is usually a great selection of fresh flowers. Fresh flowers make me happy.

Who comes to a grocery store and doesn't buy groceries? Me!…read more I love Lowe's Boxcar Coffee and Beer Den. Tucked into a corner, it's a great place to relax with your favorite beverage. The booths are comfy, plenty of high tops, and a few seats at the bar. The coffee is excellent. I'm a purist, but flavor fanciers will love the available options. I'm going to try the beer, because I can buy in recyclable growlers - and it's tasty. But the attribute I like best is that while it's not silent, there's the usual hubbub, it's quiet enough to have a normal volume conversation with a friend or a group. How nice to have a cuppa with friends, and catch up, without shouting over the TVs, blaring music, and arcade games of most places. Plus, there's fresh pastries just down the aisle...

Located at the intersection of not 1, not 2 but 3, three roads... ha haha ha... (A little Lebron /…read moreThe Count mashup humor there) Lowes can cater to and elevate all of your grocery needs. I must admit as a former chef then afterwards living in Kansas City and Austin TX for 25 years and frequenting large grocery stores with almost all of the things I've needed under one roof; I've been very disappointed with almost all the grocery stores here. So, after my mother convinced me to stop by Lowes I was pleasantly surprised with a chain that "gets it" here in town. Walking in I found the place to be extremely clean with some of the nicest employees I've come across since being back in town. Moreover, they're rather smart; strategically placing fresh baked focaccia bread close to the entrance, enticing one's stomach to influence the power of the purse. Next, I challenge anyone to resist their smoked foods as the air is heavy with the sweet perfume. Please note that Lowes carries a LOT of items customers will NOT find at other stores. From the towns best selection of cheeses, rack of lamb, watermelon radish and on the list continues, I encourage all those reading this to shop this store for those harder to find items. As for instore made items, I've tried a few and would like to report my limited findings. First, I bought a loaf of olive focaccia bread a noted weakness of mine. I found it be pillow-y moistness, bouncing back to the touch with a good fragrance however the amount of rosemary in it will repel even the most persistent of demons (odd refence). I bought another loaf of parmesan and I had the same issue, just way to rosemary which I happen to enjoy. I wish they had an alternative without the herb but other than that it's awesome. Another success in the bakery was the Bavarian donuts which I highly advise not buying as they're downright addictive. Soft, moist and a perfect chocolate to cream ratio these things are illegal in 5 surrounding counties! As for protein, I broke down and got the smoked chicken wings and macaroni salad for lunch. Again, this would be a resounding success if it weren't for one overwhelming ingredient; in this case salt. I'm of the belief they marinated these wings in the dead sea as it tasted as if the cap to the salt shaker fell off when seasoning these wings. Otherwise, these wings hit on all notes as they were moist and had the perfect amount of smoke. As for the mac salad, everyone has their version of what are perfect ingredients so I'll just add this, they perfectly cooked the pasta. That is to say the noodles weren't soggy or cooked to death; rather al dente which is perfect for the summertime favorite. As for addins I think they're ok but that's very subjective. Again, a certified hit. I did grab the sushi one day but I'm not a fan of grocery store sushi for the simple fact that the rice needs to be warm and the fish cold as it creates a contrast in the mouth. That said I got the fried shrimp sushi and it was just like any other store, not great. Nothing taken away as I realize most people are happy with this. My point is if I'm craving sushi a grocery store isn't the first thing that comes to mind as a true restaurant has better quality fish and a more diverse menu. To summarize Lowes is a great place to obtain those harder to find ingredients with the best in store created foods among all the competitors out there. The people here are very nice and willing to help however please note you'll need to obtain a card to get the discounts, the one down side of Lowes, is they're a little more expensive. However, "it's a small price to pay" for leveling up on the quality meter. This is my favorite grocery store in town and it's not even close.

The true definition of a locally owned business. I always stop at Doscher's when I'm in Charleston,…read morepartly out of nostalgia but also because its a great supermarket. Incredibly clean, great staff, and the quality of the products is up there with the big chains. I highly recommend it and it will always be on my itinerary every time I'm in town.

A great supermarket stuck in the 80's! A decent selection and unique Southern and soul food staples…read morefound here!

S & L Supermarket on Rivers Avenue in North Charleston is a convenient stop to make for food and…read moredrinks when you are in the area. The staff here is very friendly and available to help when you need it. I have had a really good experience every time I have been here and have been happy with all of my purchases.

It's a Walmart right? The customer service that sets this apart from all the others is what makes…read moreme want to share. You don't have to ring up your own order and the employees are so nice. One of them even offered to help me out to my car. - I'd broken my ankle and was on a crutch, but between the crutch and the cart we made it to my car easily. It's a smaller store, mostly just groceries, but it's the best one I've been to in quite awhile.

That's good place for Gas in Goose Creek, SC - this is most economical place…read moreeven though i can go to inside the base as well as i have Sams' club mostly i go to Sams club and i get rewards points since i have Sams card anyhow, this place is somehwhat lower than Sam';s club i was shocked once when i drive via that area or go to McDonalds this is most lower level cost for economical folks best one people in the Gas stations are all nice as well as in the Walmart neighborhood Market- all good to go

If you have been put off by the Food Lion or two that was someone dirty on the floor and not…read moremodernized then this particular store will be a new beginning for your appreciating Food Lion. You walk into this store and you instantly get a feeling that it is quite modernized. Like some of the older stores, they have many signs telling you which aisle to go down for particular things such as spices, water or whatever. There also are additional signs which show you where various food or other items in the interior of the aisle. For example on the frozen food aisle there are signs carefully indicating pizza, snacks, meals or whatever. The staff appear more friendly, helpful and perhaps more motivated. A number of cashiers such that you only are number 2 or 3 in a line, where you are efficiently handled. Food Lion can survive with this store as an example, with a number of items plainly marked as being at a reduced sales price. The location right on Savannah Highway and along the side road to Costco might be the reason.

I had stopped in hoping to save some money by getting vegetables here instead of at the nearby…read moreWhole Foods. And indeed, I did not spend much, but this was because there was not much worth buying. I see other people visited here and found all the sale items out of stock, which I thought would be different for me, but in fact the reviews were right, and most of the things I was interested in that were on sale were unavailable. It was not a great selection. It was also kind of a messy environment, with one of the two doors at the entrance not working. They had no self-checkout and it was a bit of a wait before extra staff flexed down to the register to get me out of there. It's surprising to me because it's an area with plenty of good businesses, but this seemed not to be one of them.