The flavor and quality of all of the meats that I purchased here was the worst I've ever eaten. I…read moreended up throwing everything away. I bought steaks, hamburger, dog bones, pork chops, and a few others. I felt sick almost immediately after eating a steak from here. The best day my dog got sick after chewing kn one of their dog bones. Two days later I made pork chops that tasted like metal and blood. And finally grilled a hamburger that tasted gritty and stunk! $100 of meat went in the trash after that.

Excellent meat at incredible prices. Students who work there are proud of their products, helpful…read moreand knowledgeable. This is a true hometown butcher shop. Ground beef $3 a pound...pretty much no fat cooks out of it. Steaks, roasts, ribs and boston butt wonderful. And don't forget the dog food...though we do cook that rather than feed raw. And now they take credit cards and don't add a fee! Don't wait for sales elsewhere or buy meat that has come from Mexico (found that at Winn Dixie). Buy fresh from UF.

This long standing, family owned grocery store in Gainesville is known for its local, fresh high…read morequality products and a large bulk section. They offer a unique wide variety from local vendors, organic products, plants and flowers and specialty goods. We purchased some of the bulk candy and a specialty cheese. It's hard to mix a variety of candy because each one is a different price and has to be packaged separately.

It was an early morning, cold and frosty. I arrived right after they opened, so there were only…read moreabout 7 cars in the parking lot and two cash registers open. Ward's has so much packed into a small space, so I took my time to look around a little and not just rush through. This has got to be the friendliest grocery store in Florida, if not the entire South! Peoples' hands were busy stocking shelves, beers, yogurt, carrots, and soaps, are all placed on shelves by caring hands. Good food with good prices, and no corporate phony greeting. You get sincerity with your groceries; it makes a difference!

This place is a fish and meat market like it states. If you're looking for HLAL then this place is…read morefor you. They even have $11 per pound beef tongue. It's clean, don't smell, and the staff was quick to offer assistance.

This is a small halal butcher located right next to India Bazaar. They carry lamb, goat, beef,…read morechicken and also some fish--all halal I believe. The shop is fairly small but always sparkling clean and the staff are friendly and helpful, too. I mainly get lamb and goat here and is for the most part the only place in Gainesville I trust for either. At times they have pre-packaged lamb, including "without bone" which is great for curries and stews. If it doesn't say "without bone" or something similar, it has bone as well as would stew lamb at Publix. Their chicken is fine, I've not tried their beef nor fish so I cannot comment on that but highly recommend them for lamb and goat. They are open every day except for Mondays--just like the India Bazaar.

I don't shop here often, mostly because it's on the pricier side, but every time I do, it feels…read morelike a little treat-yourself moment. I keep coming back for their salmon salad with dill and cucumber. It's so fresh, flavorful, and honestly one of the best grab-and-go meals I've had. I always end up picking up a croissant box & something from their baked goods section. They're buttery, flaky perfection. The ambiance is warm and I always feel relaxed once I come in. Lighting is perfect because it makes you want to stay longer and they might be on to something there. I find myself taking my sweet time going from aisle to aisle with no rush. While I'm there, I like to explore their drink section, they always have something interesting, whether it's a unique juice, botanical soda, or a fancy iced tea I haven't seen before. They have a great range of high-quality products, and it's fun to venture off and splurge on 3-4 special items every few months. Not an everyday stop for me, but definitely one I look forward to when I want a little upgrade from my usual grocery run. To note, you must sign up for their rewards and you get a free slice of cake! The last slice I had for my birthday last year was delicious and I can't wait for this next time since my birth month is right around the corner.

Well this was an experience! I knew it had a lot of vegan, good for you options. I usually shop big…read morebox but because my wife gets cash back on an app and fresh market was listed as one of the participating locations.thought i would try them out. Employees were not friendly, and checkouts you have no way to know who was open, their checkout space is narrow . I have a detailed list of what i needed for our daycare, i was only able to buy 3 items on that list. What do families buy here that have children??Ended up going back and finishing up my shopping list elsewhere. It does seem to be slower that other grocery stores , now i know why...I check them out but they are not for me.

We were looking for a quick lunch spot and found this deli on yelp. I didn't read the reviews so I…read moredidn't know it was on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. I ordered a veal spare rib meal with salad from the specials menu, my wife ordered the salmon sandwich. Both meals were fantastic and everything was very fresh. I would consider it to revile far fancier restaurants in terms of quality and presentation. If you are looking for a great place and don't mind sitting outside on a patio and busing your own table this is for you!

Amazing sandwiches for a good price- adding this to our rotation! Just wear baggy pants when you…read morecome because you will leave full.

We went here two hours before closing and the seafood counter was empty. Did they put everything…read moreaway or is it always empty? No fresh seafood to be had but plenty of frozen. The store itself was dirty and smelly. It took us less than a minute to walk through and realize we would definitely not want to eat anything from this dirty, gross smelling place and we left.

I visited this place yesterday after realizing that BJ's Seafood may be closed down. *cries*…read moreConnected to it's own store next door, I've visited this place once or twice before as my mother loves their prices on live crabs when she visits. No major issues with the store, not the cleanest, brightest or comfortable place to shop, but the prices are reasonable for a meat/seafood market and they have all of the fixins' needed for a Sunday dinner after church! This day, I visited the walk-up window as I was craving a crab tray with all of the works. The woman behind the counter is the same one that's always there. What I've learned is that initially, I'm always underwhelmed by the customer service lol. She'll talk on the phone the entire order BUT she will get that order! I appreciate that the few times I have completed an order with her, she does give me a big smile and salutations and it truly goes a long way so I won't say that the service is beyond poor at all. The woman taking my order informed me that there were no more crabs which was understandable because I visited 30min before closing. I decided on a full Garlic Shrimp tray and 2 pieces of corn, 2 potatoes and 1 sausage (Heads Up: they are NOT included in the trays!!) I waited about 15 min or less and my order was ready, not a terrible wait in my eyes for seafood. I loved the sauce (although I'm regretting all of that butter today) and loved the corn & potatoes which are pretty hard to mess up. (I will say that those TWO potatoes = two slices of a potato, which is essentially 1/4th of a full potato... they should work on that math because the portion was beyond disappointing.) Both the sausage and the shrimp all tasted like they had been under a burner for hours, as they were overcooked like crazy. The full tray comes with 10 Shrimp but it seems that they gave me a little extra which I appreciate, but I only ate about 4 of them because they were so chewy. :( There's an art to Shrimp and that goes out of the window if they're not fresh or simply being reheated. I truly wish there were more seafood options in the city or I wouldn't have felt so desperate to go here! I appreciate the store, the available options and the smiles, but I don't think I will be coming back for another tray.

This place has the most amazing ethnic foods around! Great produce, a nice meat department with a…read morebutcher. Chorizo and morning sausages from many countries in Central and South America....and more! That being said, if you try to speak Spanish to the cashier, she will mostly speak back to you in English. I worked up my nerve to ask about a product that wasn't on the shelf, and she responded in Spanish, but immediately reverted to English, as if she were offended by my Spanish. So, if you are learning Spanish, practicing here, maybe isn't your best option. Little does she know I am a polyglot, so maybe next time I will just speak in Portuguese. She could have been friendlier like she was with the other Hispanic customers, just sayin'.

I totally love this store but I don't feel like I will ever go back again, my grandchildren and I…read morewent there to shop the other day and ran into a very disgruntled customer, in the store who made it his business to stay in my way, then tried to apologize to me because he knows what he did to my grandughter was wrong. Out of respect to my grands the other customers I allowed him to yell and scream at me, why he was so angry I didn't know. No one (employees) tried to defuse the situation . I experienced a racist situation and it's so sad that my grands had to experience this type behavior in a grocery store. After reading the reviews the reason no one intervened because they don't really care for African Americans it so true but I never noticed I just got my produce and leave but they never greet the customer but talk among themselves, which I thought was rude. I've been going about 5 years or more. But I'm done, I use to eat at Mia apa I stopped because they acted like it was a crime for African American to dine in, I have never ordered another meal from them that's been about ten years ago. Wow

The Alachua Farmers Market has quickly become one of my favorite Saturday morning stops. It's not…read morehuge, but it's packed with charm, friendly vendors, and some really great food options. I love walking around, checking out the booths, and finding new local treasures. One of my absolute musts now is a matcha drink from Honey Nitro + Cold Brew. I had never tried matcha before, but a friend recommended their version with vanilla or lavender, and oh my gosh, it was creamy, smooth, and totally addictive. I seriously didn't know I could love matcha this much! Pappa Thai's summer rolls are another go-to. They're fresh, flavorful, and honestly hit the spot every single time. Light but filling and perfect for walking around with. And I can't forget Proud Pickles, they're such a fun little stand, and I'm absolutely obsessed with their items. Sweet, tangy, spicy, you name it, they've got it. I'm giving 4 stars only because I wish there were a few more vendors but I understand Gainesville is a small town. But honestly, it's still such a lovely experience and totally worth checking out if you're in the area.

This was my first time at this market and I'm so sad I didn't find it sooner! There were tons of…read morevendors and a nice covered area to walk through. The parking is pretty easy and it seemed like there were plenty of spots, and all of the vendors I interacted with were very kind and friendly. I got a sesame bagel from BagelCorp (forgot to get a pic!) and a cherry chocolate chip scone from Voltaire, and both were pretty yummy and not too expensive. I'll definitely be back!

Love the assortment of goods. Prices are reasonable. Store is clean. Associate was pleasant and…read moreknowledgeable about vegetables

Amazing place if you know how to cook Asian food or are just curious to try. They have so many…read morefoods and things to try. They have soups with directions in English, so don't be scared to try something new! The produce section is huge, they have chopsticks, bowls, Asian spoons, dishes and tea pots too. You really have to come and check it out yourself. Walk slowly, read the labels, have a good time. It is very busy in the afternoon, so I suggest the mornings, if you can. Also, some products don't have English on them, but iPhones have (not sure about other cell phones) an easy translation method. Just take a picture of the text, highlight it, and choose "translate"! It is fun to see what it says!

Very pleased with my first "$25, whatever we have" bag from this farm. They gave me a GIGANTIC head…read moreof napa, a pair of turnips with the greens attached, a bundle of short, whitish carrots, a bag of arugula, a small head of iceberg, a yellow onion, a leek, a head of broccoli including the stalk, a bunch of kale, a half pint of yellow cherry tomatoes... I think that was it. I may come back and check this later. The quality of everything was top notch when it arrived, with not even a single squishy tomato or a brown spot on a leaf. It's a nice variety, including some things that will last into the second/third week which is important in These Times :P (are you seeing the size of this napa tho)

Great company, amazingly fresh produce, excellent customer service. First time buying produce from…read morethem today and love everything I got! Will definitely order again. Not sure about the butterfly people but they sound a little melodramatic to me.