I will always stop in this place if I'm in town. We were visiting for a soccer game right down the…read moreroad and ended up spending over an hour here. They have toddler friendly shopping carts, plenty of unique fun food options, hot food options for lunch, all kinds of sweets and treats, a few dining tables next to a beautiful fireplace, and the kindest most helpful staff I've ever experienced. We had sandwiches for lunch, took some fudge to the game, and explored all the little grocery had to offer. Parking is plentiful. I highly recommend 10/10.

Newtown Farm Market is so quaint and nostalgic. The market is full of fresh food, deli salads,…read morecanned goods and even desserts (but get there early). I love this place bc of the nice assortment that you can't find in other grocery stores in the Cincinnati area. Walnut Creek is one of their quality brands. Outside, you'll find an array of outdoor flowers for your garden and pumpkins and such in the fall. A true market experience.

Recently visited Pipkins fruit and vegetable market for the first time. I thought it was really…read morecute and nice from the moment I pulled in the parking lot. I went with my family, and we walked around the outdoor nursery for a little while. My one year-old had fun playing in the gravel. I do not know much about the average cost of plants to know if the deals were good or not, but the plants themselves looked healthy and vibrant. I shopped for some groceries inside and was honestly disappointed to find so few local products. Because it is a farm market, I guess I just anticipated more things from local farms. I definitely found some! Just not as much as I was expecting. And then I was shocked at some of the prices. I understand being a local business can be tough and expensive, but sadly the prices were high enough that I I don't believe I would go out of my way to return, but would stop by for some produce if I was in the area. I will say that I bought one of the best watermelons of my life. It was just a quarter wedge, pre-cut. It was perfect in every way. My baby and I ate the entire thing in one sitting. They also had some produce that is not as normal to find, such as yellow, zucchini, and passionfruit. I grabbed a yellow zucchini because it was big and robust and bright yellow, and I had never tried one before. Oh! They also had a good price on beets-- which were legitimately three times the size of those at chain grocery stores.

A very interesting place. Numerous types of fruits and vegetables, some of which you don't…read moreordinarily find in your typical grocery store. They also had a very nice nursery area. I think it is worth the trip to shop here.

Very nice TJ's location. Clean and bright, and it is nice how they prominently showcase the new…read moreseasonal items so you can easily check out what's new. The pumpkin spice donut holes are a must have... we will be back to stock up on those before they go back in the vault (and hopefully return next fall!) Staff were friendly and efficient, and the signature small TJ's parking lot had a sense of humor with their signage owning that very fact.

My son & I visited this location for the first time. We had a list of items we wanted to purchase &…read morefound everything with a little help from the friendly employees. The variety of gourmet & organic items is impressive. The prices here are reasonable too. When checking out, the cashier gave me a bouquet of flowers for Mother's Day. What a wonderful place to shop!

Fave farmers market in Cinci. This is for the Madeira and Indian Hill folks, and I used to live…read moreright up the street. I live further away now, but I make a point of visiting a few times per year for my beloved Turner Farms, Bridges Nepali cuisine (so delicious and flavorful), and cute little community gathering together on Thursday evenings. Also the dogs! So many cute dogs.

I just returned after a long absence to catch fall produce, and especially some bread from Blue…read moreOven Bakery. I really like that this Farmer's Market is later in the day, 4 to 7, instead of earlier. As far as pandemic measures, masks are required, you must use hand sanitizer on entering and keep social distancing. Vendors asked customers not to touch any merchandise. Some asked you put your cash into a basket. Plus, the fair is outside. You are also able to pre-order per many vendors through links on the Farmer's Market website and can even have runners come to your car with the products. Check the deadlines, as some are as early as the Monday before the Thursday market.

Harvest Market is a solid go-to. Got the Korean bowl with rice, sweet beef, tangy sauce, and super…read morefresh veggies. Everything was really well balanced and flavorful without being too heavy. Quick service, clean space, and definitely worth it. I'll be back.

What a adorable little place in downtown Milford! They had live music outside to attract…read morecustomers, which is a fun idea. There were a lot of customers in and out but the staff seemed to keep everything moving and there wasn't much of a wait for our lunches. After we placed our orders at the counter, we walked around the cute shop while we waited for our food to be ready. They have a big selection of specialty foods, most I have never seen in other stores. The prices on those packaged food seemed really high, but I don't have anything to compare them to so maybe that's what they cost elsewhere? We took our food to go and everything was fresh and tasty. I had a tartine with ricotta, dates, honey, and walnuts which was good and the pesto pasta salad which was even better. My husband commented that the tomato on his BLT actually tasted like a tomato, which isn't always the case this time of year. We hope to go back soon and try some of their other offerings.

This is a beautiful new location of Aldi. It seems to be the largest in the greater Cincinnati…read morearea. I was here for the grand opening and the staff was so kind! I even won a gift card and a bag full of freebies! I have returned here a bunch of times since opening and while it still continues to be nice, I have encountered several rude employees which is not common for Aldi at all. One of them I pointed out some molding strawberries and he took it from me and placed it right back on the shelf. Otherwise the prices cant be beat and there is a great selection. It is very organized and clean, just check your produce ahead of time. If you arent familiar with Aldi, it is a sister brand to Trader Joes! Many things are name brand but simply with Aldis name on them. The products are high quality yet much cheaper than the national grocery stores. Often you will find name brand things here as well. Recently I got Ritz crisps for a dollar less than Kroger for the exact same bag, same expiration! Bring your reusable bags or totes and a quarter for the cart!

Our second time there. One of the best features: Great cozy atmosphere, whether you come as a…read morecouple or with a family. Also, we came on a Friday evening, and although it was crowded, the staff seemed to handle this smoothly. I ordered a pizza and it was truly incredible (Veg). My husband ordered pasta w/ marinara, but we were not so impressed. We'll probably return and try other dishes, though. We chose to eat at the bar where service was okay. I say okay because it was clear the bartender wanted us to leave. When we were done w/ our meals, she slid our check toward us, not even asking if we wanted dessert, not thanking us, not anything. She seemed more attentive to the 2 men at the bar. So, anyway. We'll sit elsewhere next time. Not a deal-breaker, just surprising.

I had the specialty pizza, Foxy Shazam. It was a garlic base pizza sauce with mozzarella, feta,…read moreegg, yolk, and tomatoes. So delicious! My cousin and I split a Caesar salad that was fresh and tasty! The place is small and cozy with a lovely bar. If I lived closer, I'd probably eat there once a week!

I've been an Aldi shopper for more than 7 years and this is my first time at this location. The set…read moreup reminds me of the Evendale location. But my favorite will always be the Aldi on Ridge. I know it in my sleep. This one is very open and spacious. Very organized and clean. Everything is categorized in sections. Don't sleep on their organic, produce and protein section. They are ridiculously reasonable in pricing and fresh. Also my fave is shopping "Aldi finds". They are weekly specials. The only negative is when it's gone, that's it. It's not on the shelf regularly. Whenever I am at work, people always ask me where I get a certain item and I always tell them Aldi. I give them a price, and they are shocked. I don't get why people are afraid to drop by. Is it paying .25 cents for cart and bringing your own bags? I am all for that. No plastic waste and there are no carts all over the parking lot. Plus you get your quarter back. Checkout is ALWAYS super quick. Now they have an express checkout where you ring it up yourself. I will always be an Aldi fan! They are that good and I save lots of money.

My go-to grocery store for our weekly grocery runs. Best definitely come here probably a couple of…read morehours after it opens because then they're more fully stocked. What I like about Aldi is that they have some pretty good organic and non-GMO products. Not a lot, but they definitely have the basics for what we need. For example there simply nature bread and tomato basil marinara sauce - if you read the ingredients label on the products - very simple and clean ingredients. Also very affordable compared to the bigger name brand stuff. I also like the fact that they added self checkout because then you're in and out if you don't have a lot of items - and you don't have to wait for the one open cashier.

This market is amazing! A work friend told me about it so my son and I rented a motel room for two…read morenights. Yes the store is that big! They also have an area in the parking lot for RVs if you want to spend the time to see the whole store. They have foods from all over the world at great prices. They have fruits and vegetables that I've never heard of, meats included alligator, kangaroo, bison, ostrich and many many more! They have whole section of cheeses , beer, wine, tobacco etc and you can get a drink and take with you while you shop. Next time I go I am going to have to stay longer just to see everything. They also have some cool things in the store. What looks to be porta potties opens up to a full size restrooms, a fire truck I. The hot sauce section and many other neat things. I highly recommend that you check it out

On a recent trip to the Cincinnati area to visit with family, we made the stop at Jungle Jim's on…read morethe first afternoon were were in town, which was on a Saturday in September. Jungle Jim's International Market is truly unlike any store I have ever been. It is hard to describe, but it is a grocery store, international market, restaurant, bar, and more, but all on steroids. They even have their own podcast! There are so many sections and areas in this store, that if you truly took your time to shop, it would probably take an entire day to see and experience it all. It is a must-stop if you are visiting Cincinnati, or are local to the area and have never been. There are two locations of this business, but we visited the Eastgate one this time. It specifically is located on Eastgate S Drive, in a strip with a few other businesses on each end. This is in the heart of the business district for the area, so it is not hard to locate and navigate to. The signage on the front facade is huge, colorful, and distinct. There is even a tram-type vehicle suspended above the street, so you will not miss it. Since this is in a business-heavy area, there is a ton of parking all around. We visited on a Saturday, and the parking lot out front was quite busy, but we still had no issue finding a spot just a minute or two walk away from the entrance. Once you walk in, that is when the fun begins. There is so much going on throughout the entire store, but in a good way. Similarly to a typical grocery store, there are different departments and areas for different items. However, the size of everything here is so much more grand. Each section could truly be its own store, given both the footprint and the variety of items available for purchase. This goes for both the "normal" grocery areas, as well as the international and specialty items. Not only is the variety of items available impressive, but the manner in which they are displayed is also very appealing. Each area is decorated with large displays and signage that hang from the ceiling, giving the whole place a whimsical and fun atmosphere. It is fun to not only shop the products, but see what kind of decor and sculptures will find you in the next area. I loved the beehive with rotating bees in the honey section! In addition to grocery and other food items, there are sections with cookwares, beer/wine/alcohol, cigars, clothing, pet items, seasonal items, and much more. I am sure you could do your regular grocery trip here, but it might take you a little longer due to both the size of the store and desire to peruse all of the different items they have! Another fun aspect of Jungle Jim's is the variety of dining options. There are several places to purchase prepared foods, most of them being around the bar area. There is also a Sushi section near the main entrance. The full-service bar offers different tastings, weekly specials, alcoholic slushies, and much more. We took some time to enjoy a brew during our visit. It was fun to walk around and shop while enjoying some beer. The store has different areas and stations for tastings, samples, demos, and events. They have an entire calendar on the website that outlines some of the various tastings and events they have monthly. Some of my favorite sections in the store were the Bakery and the Sauce/Spice area. The Bakery has many different fun and unique items that they make themselves. There are also different vendors and other local businesses featured not only in the bakery, but throughout the store. As far as the Sauce section, I truly have never seen so much hot sauce variety in my life. It is really fun to look around here and find something that you did not even know existed. The service here was very good overall. There are a lot of employees, and everyone we interacted with was helpful. Tons of checkout lines were open, and we did not have to wait super long to make our purchases. The bar had a slightly long line, but it was not terrible. There are some good values to be found here, if you look in the right places. I would definitely look at both the weekly ad and signage around to find some good deals. On our visit, I found some energy drinks for about $1 a can, which is a very good price. Some things will be more expensive, given that it is an international market, but overall I thought the pricing was fair for most items. This is a must if you are in Cincinnati for any length of time. Definitely budget a few hours if you want to look around and see all the store has to offer. I would advise grabbing a cart and your walking shoes, because the store is very large. I always love coming here and checking out the selection, even if I am not necessarily hunting for anything specific. This place is great for anyone, as there will be something you will enjoy or want to try here. Plus, they are a locally-owned business supporting other locally-owned businesses. Highly recommend stopping at Jungle Jim's!