On Friday, January 23, I stopped by the Safeway located at 3830 Georgia Avenue NW in the early…read moreafternoon to pick up fewer than 20 items. To be honest, my nerves were a bit frazzled that morning. My day had started around 5:00 AM, and with news predicting a major winter snowstorm later that evening, my mood was heading in the wrong direction. Even though I often choose self-checkout for speed, I decided to go through the regular checkout line and I'm so glad I did, because I had the pleasure of meeting Kiara. From the moment I approached her register, Kiara provided exceptional customer service. Kiara was: Efficient Focused Friendly Cheerful Calm ...and welcoming from start to finish. What could have been just another stressful errand became a genuinely fast, fun, and pleasant experience because of her energy and professionalism. Before leaving, I felt compelled to share my appreciation with two managers because Kiara truly made an impact. Kiara was my calm before the storm. Thank you, Kiara, for showing how much kindness and excellent service can brighten someone's day.

Ghetto grocery. 1. The entrance "carpet" probably hasn't…read morebeen cleaned in 20 years. Nasty. 2. Never any grocery carts available any time or any day of the week. Theft is no excuse since technology can prevent theft of carts and they have 2 guards at the door as well. Safeway needs to show more respect to its customers and its employees.

Been coming here for years. !! I love their holistic Herb…read moresection! I come to get my cases of Water ! I love their fresh Healthy Juice! I love their Tuna on croissant! I also love their Shrimp salad ! Customer service is always cool !

I had been to one of their other stores in Virginia, and I was glad to see that this store is so…read moreclose to me. They have a far greater selection when it comes to fruits, organic drinks, and nuts and berries. In fact, very few of their these roducts come in boxes. I purchased abquarter pound of wild blueberry granola, and vegetable chips mix. There is a sushi section, and believe it or not ready-made lunch sandwiches. I purchased a turkey croissant sandwich to eat for lunch. I couldn't resist a Kioa cold brew coffee as well. I especially like the authentic peanut butter machine, where you can make your own. Everything is totally awesome about this store, and I do believe it's even more affordable than the big chain organic grocery store.

This place is a great addition to the area. They fit a surprising amount of stuff in this…read morerelatively small market, but the prices are unbeatable--especially on a lot of the fruits and vegetables in particular. It's worth browsing around for awhile just to get a sense of where they're beating the prices of places like Safeway and Giant's. But even stuff I think is pretty cheap at both of those stores can be found for better prices here. For instance, I just picked up 9 limes for $1. There are often many pre-wrapped fruits and veggies that are discounted heavily. Obviously some of those are probably nearing the end of their shelf life, but as someone that lives relatively close by, it's easy to pick up a groceries I'll need for cooking within the next day or two. Staff are always super friendly when I go in and check out and really have had zero complaints after shopping there maybe 20 times or so now.

My new favorite neighborhood mart. The produce section here is on point - quality, variety, and…read morepriced very right. We got three ripe mangoes for $2, 1 lb of serranos for $2, and three giant green peppers for $2. The spice section was also particularly well stocked, with options that you can't find at any of the nearby stores. The store itself is immaculately clean and tidy, and appears to be family owned. Will definitely be back when I need corn tortillas, a mangonada fix, jalapeños, or a cold Jarritos.

Truly... Panam is the last place in DC where you won't be given the evil eye for asking for plastic…read morebags. Besides that, here's the low-down on super low prices compared to Gee-Ant, Whole Paycheck and TradenJerk: * Eggs (not cage-free, but cheep cheep cheep) * Tortillas * Meat - they butcher their meats onsite and their volume sales ensure meat is always fresh * Spices (bags) * Cilantro and culantro, and some fresh veggies Prices for "regular" grocery foods and products are usually a bit more than the big stores up the street. For some reason cheese and dairy is much higher than the big G. If you're a price shopper, you know how to make the different stores work for your budget.

This grocery store definitely ethnic and I like it a lot especially because I actually live in…read moreMexico for half of the year. I've shopped here a dozen times, and they carry many items that you simply won't be able to find at a traditional grocery store. However it is somewhat more expensive for the average products like orange juice and milk. The larger grocery chains have better prices overall because they can buy their products wholesale for much less than a small grocery store such as this one. The shopping experience and the interior of the store itself is nearly identical as to what you would find in Mexico or Latin America. They have a decent meat and seafood section, and they also have the most basic produce items. The times that I have come here we're to purchase only a few items. Today I purchased a bag of oranges, and a half gallon of milk.

Don't know why reviews are so low - seems like a typical US chain grocery store, similar to…read moreSafeway. Weekly deals, has lots of options for everything, self-checkout. Decently friendly staff as well.

Smaller than our usual one in Silver Spring. However staff are friendly and items like medication…read moreand baby formula are not locked up surprisingly.

No frills convenience store where you can stop in for candy, basic food, drinks, etc…read more They share the space with Catrachito's Deli in the back. Recently, they have also started accepting packages as part of the signedfor.com service too.

This market is right next to my building, so I am in there fairly often for little things. They…read morehave a good selection of beer and wine considering how tiny it is, and the owners are really nice. You can also buy things like garlic, ginger, injera and Ethiopian spices here. That's not why I'm writing, however. I recently discovered that the market does Ethiopian takeout and catering. I ordered it today for the first time, and was very impressed. I got the kitfo and the veggie combo, and it was all much more flavorful than I have ever had at restaurants in DC and elsewhere--and very reasonably priced. I'm very, very happy that this is so close to my place--I think I'm going to be ordering from here a lot!

This place is great. Clean, well stocked and very polite service.read more

No week is complete without making a stop to a TJ's…read more The pros of this location: 1) parking for 90 minutes 2) service with smiles 3) fresh fruits and vegetables 4) fresh flowers 5) endless supply of TJ snacks. The staff is constantly restocking the shelves. 6) need is I say more? Cons- none If you're on the band wagon of TJ bags, they currently have the mini coolers. Get them while you can. #ilovetj

This TJ's has everything you need to survive - breakfast…read morestuff like bagels, cream cheese, fruit and muffins - standard supplies like eggs, meat, cheese and spices - a handsome wine and liquor selection - a parking lot downstairs! Every Trader Joe's offers fun snacks and drinks but it's the customer service that sets this location apart. Harry was SO kind to my family and me. We asked many annoying questions and he answered every one, made helpful recommendations and was soo patient with my child. Thank you Harry and everyone at this location!

This market is a neighborhood gem. It is clean, well maintained and well stocked. The management…read moreworks hard to keep the store stocked. The staff is friendly and hard working. I always see employees and managers stocking and cleaning during EVERY visit that I make; especially in produce, which is a welcome sight you don't see in many bigger stores. Even during the height of the DC Shut Down at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic response, this store kept up with demand. Bleach, detergents, ammonia, cleaning supplies and other "newly" in-demand staples remained in good supply, even when the large chain stores were sold out for weeks. The produce department is VERY good, and their prices on produce cannot be beat, even when considering the convenience of the store might lead you to think they would be tempted to over charge like CVs or 7/11. They don't. In fact, we specifically buy our potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, onions, and just about every Caribbean and Asian spice you might want, from this store. I have become an addict to Serrano and jalapeño peppers and cook them in almost everything now. Seriously, we will never again put up with spoiled produce from Amazon and Giant/PeaPod deliveries when this store is 1 block from home. They sell almost every imaginable type of fresh and hard cheeses for Central American cuisine. Seriously, there's 10 types and brands of queso fresco, crema, and frying cheese--it's all there and well represented. They also have good household items. I buy the large outdoor incense sticks here (3 for $1)--our front porch stays fragrant and crisp, which is very pleasant in the summer! Need a mini molcajete to make guacamole? They've got you covered. Looking for fresh caught, whole fish (red snapper, whiting, trout) that they will cut and clean on demand? Done. Do you love getting live blue crabs--they frequently have those during the summer. Of course, like any store, everything isn't perfect. I am a bit underwhelmed about the deli cases (lunch meat and sausage), but that's just a personal issue because I am extremely picky about selection and freshness. However, it is all suitable if you're in a pinch. If you want a HUGE selection of dried beans, rice, corn meals, corn flours, and canned goods--you're in luck! Over all, I'm a huge fan of this store. Very happy it's just around the corner in my neighborhood!

I love a small, independent, locally-owned grocery store, especially a walkable one in a…read moreneighborhood without many supermarket options. I love the eclectic feel and the friendly, personable staff. It's generally clean and organized even if the layout is hard to follow. I appreciate the variety of ingredients I can get here, from fresh nopales to cashew milk to tamarind to canned ackee. The huge number of fresh tortillas, both flour and corn, is also awesome. The only thing that would make Avenue better is a more diverse selection--it's missing some basics like nuts and tofu and fresh herbs (besides cilantro and parsley). If those gaps were filled this would be my regular grocery store!

No serious issues here. I wish some of the selections were better like the cereal, the peanut…read morebutter, etc. But overall for a local supermarket I'm glad Ive got a Giant's card.

Clean and neat, has everything I need, the produce is fresh, and it's never hard to find parking.read more