Girlfriend bought me a carrot cake for my birthday. I brought it to work after we had our slices so…read morethat I wouldn't eat the whole thing... after sharing at work I still found myself eating the rest. Had quite the sugar rush and full stomach afterwards. Cannot speak for anything else about the business but the cake was good.

As other reviewer's have already stated, prices are typically on "the higher side". But I only…read morestop at The Fresh Market for specialty items that you wouldn't be able find at a typical grocery store. That said, I only expect to drop in about once every few months. Layout of the store was decent, and it hasn't been crowded the few times I've dropped in, so far. Consequently, the parking lot situation isn't as crazy as Whole Foods down the road.

Typical and clean Whole Foods market that has many organic items. I came in here to do an Amazon…read morereturn which has been very convenient especially since you don't need to package the returns. Having an Amazon account pays off with additional discounts on sale items. They have the usual hot bar, foodstuffs, bakery, meat and seafood, produce and pantry items. Depending on when you come sometimes they run out of what you're looking for like specific breads, yogurt, etc. On specific days they also have additional discounts like buy one get one 50% off on sushi and they discount things coming close to expiration like cookies and salad kits. They also still give out free paper bags, even at self checkout.

Not my usual place to do my Supermarket shopping, but Whole Foods Market does carry some unique…read moreitems that I do incorporate into my diet. Like, for example, they have an extensive selection of kimchi offerings. I also appreciate finding brands like Primal in stock. But, as other Yelpers have already stated, the prices are considerably more expensive than items found in your "normal grocery store". One reason might be the small ARMY of staff they have working here. I arrived just after they opened at 8am this morning, EVERY aisle had at least two or three employees stocking shelves. Yeah, the store is nice & clean, but I imagine the higher prices on stock reflect that level of staffing. The parking lot can be a mini adventure to navigate, but I try to get here early to avoid too much hassle. And since Whole Foods in Avon is a 20 mile round trip for me, I only come here to shop occasionally.

Hello I have a discrimination complaint the stop and shop on Simsbury CT has stop take back bottles…read morethat they have charged a deposit on. They are telling elderly people they to setup an account on a 3rd party website and scan the bags and deposit the bottles in a box and wait for the funds to be credited then transfer them back to their back account. A good amount of the elderly to not have smart cell phones some don't even have cell phones. Also this is discrimination against people that cannot afford cell phones. PS they just told my elderly neighbor that has me once a month take her her bottles to Farmington because Simsbury won't take they will no longer take their OWN deposit slips from the store that currently redeem bottles. By Connecticut State law, the retailer shall not refuse to accept any empty beverage containers of the kind, size and brand sold by the dealer, or refuse to pay to such person the refund value of a beverage container. Per CT State law, dealers or person who engages in the sale of the beverage are required to take back the brands that they carry. If a brewery or specialty vendor/retailer sells a particular brand, kind and size of soda, beer, water, etc., they must redeem those containers.

Fun fact: Stop and Shop (in Rhode Island) was my first job as a teenager; it's come a long way…read moresince then. They now offer employee discount and a higher starting wage. This particular S&S is really new and high-tech looking. They have better self scan systems and handheld self scanners. I recommend using the self scanners to save on time; just make sure you have a stop and shop card. The self scan kioks were a little finicky but once you're used to it, it runs smoothly; they have security in place and alerts the employees of any issues. The employees at the self checkouts were very helpful. They still have the S&S card, you can easily sign up at the service desk or online, to get sale items. If you don't have a card, just ask the employee to scan one for you. The service provided by the other employees there on our recent trip was good; deli and seafood counters specifically. The aisles were organized and fully stocked; the prices were average to above average (it's no Aldi). My kids were very entertained by the robot roaming around! (And so were we) We surely didn't have that back in the early 2000's; we've come a long way with technology. Parking was plentiful and when we went (Friday evening) it was quiet. This has become my new favorite Stop and Shop!

I stopped by the Avon Walmart to pick up some necessities like toothpaste and tissues. This is a…read morepretty big Walmart, with a substantial sized parking lot. They don't have a full grocery section, but you can find flour, oil, seasonings and some other "dry" items. The shelves are all very well stocked. This Walmart is a bit behind on some of the latest releases. Prior to going to the store you may utilize the store locator on their website, to identify which location has your item in stock. Currently, in mid October they have all of the Halloween items out and Christmas too. If that doesn't tell you it's a big Walmart, well it's big. I typically find what I need and go to the register. It's unlikely that I'd find someone looking to be helpful. Overall, not a bad Walmart.

Walmart is, well, Walmart…read more.. The prices are affordable which deserves 5 stars. I gave it 3 because it's small, doesn't have a full grocery store, and self checkout lines are usually long when I'm there. This location is smaller that the ones I've been to but it's super clean. They have non refrigerated groceries; I usually get baby food, other pantry items, and toiletries here. I haven't had to interact with any employees so no review on that.

The Sunshine Market screams "community". It is the type of shop everyone wishes they had in their…read moreneighborhood. Yes, you have your Cokes and Doritos for easy pick me up grabs. You have your Slush Puppies and milk shake machine, which are fun surprises although not necessarily unexpected. But then you have all the personal touches that make it clear they have their local customer in mind. On the door, it lets you know they sell school supplies. They have a cooler with locally made Avery's soda. The area designation signs are handmade. They have frozen homemade food, including pizza! There's homemade bakery items and cooler goods, including fresh muesli. How cool is that? But even more amazing, the owner makes spices, including rubs and curry powder. You'll never find those exact items anywhere else! It's an amazing store, and the cashier was so friendly and fun to talk to. I'm jealous of what you have West Avon!

Shout out to all people looking for that quick something and don't want to hit Route 44! What a…read moregem of a little store with a friendly lady behind the counter! I'll get her name! It is clean, has all sorts of stable items and unique ones! I was thrilled I could find my Kate's whole milk buttermilk there at a price less than the Big Stores! Be a good neighbor ! Let's support our neighborhood store!

It feels odd to feel so positively about a Shop Rite, a lower cost supermarket, but this is the…read morebest one to which I've been. It's clean, spacious, has a robotic inventory machine, seems to be organized well, and staff seemed to enjoy their jobs. There is a small flower and plant section, bakery, deli, along with the usual pantry items. Perhaps it's because we went first thing on a weekend but I liked it! And I would rather purchase meat and seafood here than at a Stop and Shop. Sign up for the loyalty card and get those digital coupons. There are also the usual self checkout lanes, with the regular staffed lines. It's also located in a convenient complex with quite a few retail shops and a Panera. Most likely as the throngs of shoppers descend, the experience will degrade accordingly.

ShopRite was created in the 1940s by a bunch of small grocery stores coming together to create one…read moreentity. They also own Price Rite, which was a very affordable grocery store I used to go to in Rhode Island. This place reminded me of Publix in Florida. There were plenty of cash registers open and I love the self checkouts. The store was large and clean. The bakery section had baked fresh items. I loved the prepared foods section; the smell made me salivate. Pro tip: don't go there hungry. They had rotisserie chicken, prepared sides, sushi, and fresh produce. If you want to preorder a cake, download their app and schedule a pickup. I think the prices were comparable to other standard grocery stores nearby. Overall, a good market to get all your grocery shopping needs.

4.50 stars. As the name states, Avon Prime Meats is a purveyor of USDA prime and a few other…read moreselections, but you cannot go wrong with any of the prime cuts (and frankly, based on what I have seen at this point, the other cuts are just fine as well). So far, I've had prime NY Strips, ribeyes, picanha (top sirloin cap) and Porterhouse steaks here and all were absolutely divine. They even may have a few cuts that don't make it on the shelf but you can ask for them and they might make your day even better. This store has quite a bit more than an impressive array of butcher cuts. You'll find all sorts of meat and seafood swimming in a number of different marinades. They have deli meats, and you'll probably prefer them here to anywhere else in Avon (and really anywhere in Hartford and its surrounding cities). Are you looking for some fancy tri-colored pasta? They got that. Natalie's Juice? It's here. Elk and venison? Maybe some other exotic cuts? They got quite a few in here. They even have a decent beer selection. And I haven't even started talking about all of their prepared food which is far better than what you'll find in most high end grocery stores. In any event, along with the Fresh Market chain's Avon location, you can pretty much source all of your non-basic wants and needs at these two shops.

I know it's Avon, but prices here are outrageous. I was looking at the ground venison & elk,…read moreneither one had prices listed (on the product itself or anywhere around the fridge). So the counter person took them back up to the register to check the prices, they were in the $23 & $24 range for 14 ounces. That's double the price I pay for ground venison and ground elk at the Litchfield Locker, the prices there are $11.99/lb (venison) & 10.99/lb (elk) respectively. So, needless to say, I just wasn't interested in being fleeced, no thanks. I won't be returning.

We stopped in for breakfast one morning and it's a very cute shop. They sell products from local…read morevendors as well as their own. There were fresh veggies and fruit. They make their own salsa, ham, sauces, etc.; will purchase that to try out next time! This was before Christmas and they had a small Christmas tree up decorated with handmade ornaments from local artists; zip codes with bells and signs with the town names on it. I thought that was cute! I ordered a breakfast sandwich, coffee, and apple cider donuts. Those were delicious! They also have soup, pies, handmade soaps, honey, etc. If you can't make it inside, they do have a drive thru. There were a couple of small tables inside and outside. I am all for supportting local small businesses! Can't wait to go back.

5 Stars just for Apple Cider Donuts made fresh In-House, they are AWESOME, the best around. These…read moredonuts are only available on the weekends (and in the Fall, of course). We often stop here for pastured raised eggs, but Applegate Farm Market also has a decent selection of produce too. Haven't had any of their signature grilled cheese sandwiches or ice cream yet, but I'm pretty confident that those items would be as high quality as everything we have purchased here. Friendly & quick service, we're regular customers now.

Wade's Farm Stand has been a rock through MOST of my ages. In reality, my family & I first visited…read morein 1971 (I'm older then a DOB '71) and every year since. Fruits, vegetables, eggs, milk, cheese, seasonal flowers, canned goods like jams, jellies, sauces, dried herbs, and so on! I especially remember Mr. Wade (RIP) great family man with a very green thumb. The Wade family still greets every visitors with impeccable service and a warm fireplace where the Family's cat can be found snuggled up. The Stand is always decorated for the season and the holidays. Open year round.

A farm stand located on a busy Simsbury Road in Bloomfield, CT. It started as a dairy farm in 1919…read more In 1969, it moved to this location which was larger for the growing business. It is still owned an operated by the Wade family. I drove by and saw the huge Wade's sign and a busy parking lot; it was spacious and easy to pull in and out, just becareful with incoming traffic. The outside area had various plants. When I walked inside, it was spacious and a very organized store. They had jams, snacks, produce, pies, baked goods, etc. I was gretted by the friendly employees. On this visit, I purchased strawberry-rhubarb jam, cookies, an onion, and corn muffin. Those were all very fresh and tasty. Everything in the store was fresh looking. I saw the corn after but was already out the door so I'm looking forward to going back for that.

The only things I like about Fitzgeralds are that they're a local brand, they're conveniently…read morelocated, and it's never been very crowded. But they don't have a great selection of items and prices are high. I don't know how a family could reasonably support a family if this was the only place to good shop. The vibe that comes across is an expensive chain market. But in a pinch, it will do. In the Plaza is also a CVS, new Japanese restaurant, jersey Mike's, etc.

Fitzgerald's Foods is a neighborhood grocery store. It's smaller than the big chains and is family…read moreowned. It's located in a plaza in downtown Simsbury. I stopped in for some snacks and milk. The store was clean and organized. They have a deli, meat department, bakery, and so on; it's a full service grocery store. The bakery was awesome. There were so many fresh baked treats. The store reminded me of Dave's Market in RI. Overall, a good spot for groceries!