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!

Authentic and insanely cute, curated with British goods and popular vibes & gifts. The store owner…read morewas lovely and they have events coming up such as cocktails & fascinators night! If we lived closer I'd go way more, Sunday am fresh scones were available too !

Spoonful of Britain is an independent store filled with all kinds of British goods and treats. Here…read moreyou'll find chocolate, cookies, biscuits, tea, Harry Styles memorabilia, there's even a section of things in honor of the late Queen Elizabeth. The store is so organized and clean, and pretty quirky. The owner Carly is very sweet, chatty and helpful. The items are pretty expensive. I got some whole wheat crackers coated in dark chocolate for $5.00. These are very good, a nice light snack. I also got Christmas pudding off the clearance table, I thought would be tops $3.00, it was $7.00. It's the size of a tiny can of cat food. It had to be microwaved. It wasn't very good. Dispite that, this store is adorable. If you ever travel to the UK, and forget to get a gift for someone, this store is a great safety net. The owner was a pleasure to chat with.

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!

Stop and Shop is a large and popular grocery store chain in the northeast. This one is located in a…read moreplaza with TJ Maxx. There were plenty of parking available. The store is your typical Stop and Shop. I stopped in to get a pie at the bakery. I am a fan of blueberry pies so when I saw it there, I had to get it. When I tried it at home, it was not good. There was no flavor and it smelled like it was going to go bad soon. I checked the expiration date and it was well within it. The rest of the store seemed fine and self check out was easy to use.

The Deli.. Skip it & go to big Y instead. I don't even…read morehave to tell you why, I can SHOW you. I ordered Land O Lakes American White Cheese & this is what i left with. (I don't eat American cheese, this was obviously for a friend.) I should have brought it back, but we just decided to melt it down into a golden nugget. What, its not like you could actually make a sandwich with it. Better yet, if you are in Manchester go to Bogner's! Now only are their prices great, but the Deli staff takes pride in their work. Maybe i should do a review on them next!!

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.

Geissler's Supermarkets are family owned. There are currently around six locations across…read moreConnecticut and Massachusetts. The location in Granby is very clean, spacious and well stocked. I'm pleasantly surprised to find that many of the items are better priced than the big box retailers. You'll find an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh flowers, pastries and cakes and much more. Another thing that I appreciate is that many of the items are marked with a "I'm Local" tag, indicating locally made products. These items include honey, coffee, dog food and candles. Geissler's is a great local grocery store, but not a one stop for me.

I was making breakfast for my brother's family- biscuits and gravy! He was thrilled at the prospect…read moreand I had to laugh that a roll of breakfast sausage isn't a thing in this grocery store. I was looking for sage sausage- none to be found. They had one roll of sausage but didn't say what kind. I relented an bought good sausage links and just tore the meat out of the casing and added sage to make my dish- but the grocery store had everything else I needed with no problems. Checking out was easy- we weren't local and the cashier zapped his savings card for us. Thank you very much! We were in and out quickly and there as they opened! Which made the process even quicker with hardly any other shoppers in the 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.

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.

Cumberland Farms has a long history. It's definitely one of my favorite gas stations. This one is…read morelocated on a busy road and getting in and out of the lot was easy. There were plenty of parking and the service was good. The store was clean and organized. There is a large variety of snacks and drinks to choose from. I came to this location for snacks, especially whoopie pies. My husband loves them so I bought a few for him. Overall, a nice spot to fill up and get some snacks.

I stopped by this Cumberland Farms in East Granby to pick up a drink. Typically I'll only stop at…read moreone of these when I'm on a road trip. On this occasion I didn't have my water with me, I was super thirsty and I decided to stop by. This is a very nice Cumberland Farms. It is very clean, bright, and spacious with plenty of options one might want to get while on the road. They have sandwiches, doughnuts, coffee and more. There are plenty of snacks, and drink options. I really went in for a water, but I came out with the Bang Energy drink. Most items are more expensive than at a regular grocery store, but it is pretty convenient to pop in here! The Cumberland Farms gas station is also a decent place to get your car filled up. Just like the inside of the store, it is spacious, without being in anyone's way. As expected this isn't the best price for your gas fill. Cumberland Farms will do when you are in a rush.

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.