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    4.1 (17 reviews)
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    Closed 7:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Nancy N.

    Man oh man. So recently on my quest to make "bun rieu", I tried several different grocery stores before finding a store that actually carried "pork neck bones". Harris Teeter doesn't have it. Lowe's didn't have it. But Food Lion did however the bones looked old and was twice as much. Here at Compare Foods, the meat was fresh and plentiful and only for $3!!! This was my first time going to Compare Foods and while I'll admit I was hesitant to go, I was impressed with the variety of meats, how fresh they looked and how organized the entire store was. Now I know where to go to get all my ethic grocery needs! Woohoo!

    $20 at Compare Foods gets you all of this.
    Helena K.

    This outwardly unimpressive grocery store in a rather rundown shopping center is a surprising treasure trove of goodness. Like everyone before me has said, the produce selection and prices are shockingly impressive. A mere $20 got me a pineapple, a Vidalia onion, a red onion, three avocados, a head of garlic, a cucumber, a head of Romaine, two kiwis, two limes, two guavas, a tomato, a Bartlett pear, and a four-pound bag of black beans. I am just amazed! The rest of the store, in my opinion, is nothing to write home about; that is, apart from the ethnic section, which boasts an exhaustive array of authentic Mexican foods and spices. The beer selection is limited, the prices comparative to Harris Teeter or Kroger.

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    Nice selection of Hispanic & carribean & some Asian specialties as well as general groceries

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    Super, super cheap produce section with a good variety, and their meat section has pretty good prices too!

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    Whole Foods Market

    Whole Foods Market

    3.3
    (148 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$$

    This locations is always busy. Although it's a busy location the staff is friendly and always…read morewilling to help when needed. I love the hot bar and how I can use my prime membership to save on groceries.

    I've shopped at this Whole Foods for years, but my recent experience completely changed how I view…read morethis location. Be extremely careful parking here. The towing situation in this lot feels predatory, and Whole Foods appears to have little to no control over it. I parked with the full intention of shopping, briefly stepped away with my dog, and returned within about 35-40 minutes--only to find my car had been towed. Staff couldn't even tell me where my vehicle was, and the on-site security was no help and seemed unaware of what was going on. Because Whole Foods doesn't allow dogs inside, I had no choice but to remain outside while trying to figure out what happened. I was left stranded, with my wallet inside my car, and had to pay for an Uber and $230 in towing fees--meaning I had to prioritize retrieving my car instead of buying groceries. What's most frustrating is that Whole Foods positions itself as a premium, customer-focused store, yet the parking situation does not reflect that at all. There is a clear lack of coordination between the store, security, and whoever is enforcing towing in the lot. This experience was stressful, avoidable, and completely unacceptable. It felt less like customer support and more like a system that allows predatory practices to happen right outside the store. Please be mindful where you park; be sure to travel with soenone! I would never want someone else to go through this--especially someone alone in that situation.

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    Durham Co-op Market

    Durham Co-op Market

    3.5
    (77 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    I love the Durham Co-op and not gonna lie, I'm so glad its survived all these years. Yes, the…read moreprices are a smidge high and yes they don't have everything you need, but still, it's always a wonderful stop to grab some essentials, and things you never know you needed. Like a fox candle! Ha! I love seeing how they have new vegetables and produce every now and then. Back in the day before the pandemic (and maybe they still have this?), they'd have nights where there was a select menu and you could have a weeknight meal for an affordable price. Kind of like Cafeteria food. They gave you coins to pay for it, and the turn out was always so robust. It was a really nice way to get the community together and also try dishes that you probably hadn't had in a while, or even ever. I remember those events, being the talk of the town. My friends would mark on their calendars that it was a "no-cook night" and to meet them there. Fun times. I've been meaning to sign up for their owners program, that is on my to-do list. By donating a certain amount to the co-op, you become a founding member and help support the co-op. It's a sweet way to be involved and invest in the Durham community. I also love the parking situation at the co-op, you are never fighting for a place to park, and the parking spots are not razor thin. At the front of the store, there is a grassy area with picnic benches, and I find it so inviting. People are having lunch dates there, sharing snacks, and just enjoying the weather. I will say though, the co-op is one of those places that I have to remember to go to. Now that I'm writing out all that I love about it, I will continue to keep it on my mind.

    Great neighborhood resource for groceries, bulk items, charcuterie, wine, and self-care items…read more They've got a deli (goods made fresh and also offered for heat-and-eat) and a small butcher counter. All the staff are friendly and helpful, and you won't take your life into your hands if your park in their lot. Think Whole Foods, only smaller and with fewer super high-end items.

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    Trader Joe's

    Trader Joe's

    4.4
    (147 reviews)
    7.3 mi
    $$

    My go-to grocery store in the Durham-Chapel Hill area, with a good range of vegan options. And if…read morethere's anything I can't find here, I can just go next door to Whole Foods and grab it there :) After they (and many others in this shopping mall) closed briefly for flooding a few months back, they reorganized and updated this site to be better than ever! Although it's a relatively small store, they pack a lot into it, and the set-up encourages the flow of traffic to proceed in a predictable manner, which makes the shopping experience much more pleasant. They are very well-staffed, and even when its quite busy, the lines for check-out move quickly (and they have a lot of lanes). The music is at an appropriate level, too, which is always appreciated. My only complaint is that they seem to have stopping carrying the meatless meatballs, which as your local vegan is rather devastating (imo, TJs meatless meatballs are some of the best in class). I'm holding out hope it will return as they cycle goods through, however! Bonus: The employees do a yearly christmas dance? A delight. Video attached!

    What I recommend: Stock up on frozen meals and snacks…read more As a college student, if you're not shopping at Trader Joe's, you're leaving money on the table. This is one of the few places where you can buy frozen meals and actually feel like you're eating something good. They have options from just about every cuisine you can think of, and the food always hits. Is it the healthiest? Probably not. Can you do a full grocery run here? Maybe, but you'll likely need to swing by Wegmans or Harris Teeter for fresh produce. Still, when it comes to frozen meals, snacks, and quick bites, Trader Joe's is unmatched. You can fill your freezer for weeks and spend less than $100.

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