Alright, Migros. I've been waiting 7 years for this revisit and you didn't let me down. My only…read morecomplaint is that you close at 7 pm and I felt rushed upon arrival at 6:45. That's okay, I'll see you again later this week. This particular Migros location served as our "budget-friendly" grocery for 6 months while I lived in Lugano and attended Franklin College Switzerland. Unlike, Manor (their downtown competition- albeit, flashier), Migros offers several budget friendly stock items to make living in Switzerland possible for a poor college student and now, budget-conscious traveler. We hightailed it here upon arriving in Lugano to fill our mini kitchen with produce and regional treats like spaetzl and cheese rolled in whole walnuts. On the entry level of this grocery you'll find a bakery with beautiful pastries and prepared takeaway foods. On the basement level you'll find everything you could need in a grocery store. Two budget tips: look for items marked as "Azione" and "Budget" with green wrapping- these are the best deals? Twelve kiwi for $4? Don't mind if I do! My only complaint this round was the unfriendly woman working the bakery who made it clear she doesn't speak English even when I was using only Italian mumblings with her. Work with me a little, would ya?

Enjoyed shopping this market, it has everything you would want! Butcher shop, fresh veggies and…read moremore!

Date of visit: May 24, 2025…read more We needed some supplies for our time here in Milan and I wanted something more than just a convenience store or mini market and the prices that go with those places that tend to be the opposite of the size of the establishment! This Esselunga is located within a mall, which I have to say is a new one for me, but the location was good for us to walk to and from our apartment and they had a nice variety of items available for purchase. Staff was nonexistent but we were able to find most of what we wanted without any assistance.

Fantastic grocery store in the lower level of the Piazza Gae Aulenti near the Garabaldi train…read morestation. So many options to chose from and all at reasonable prices. Every time we're in Milan we stop by here to pick up things to take home that you cannot easily get in North America.

Pretty large COOP w/wide selection. Go earlier in day/afternoon for a wider range of prepackaged…read morefood. Most importantly: 2nd floor, turn right for ice cream and gelato. Everything else seems to be on the main floor.

Always a good experience at Coop. This one also offers a cafe with deli type food, coffee drinks,…read moreand beers. Of course, can't miss the cost effective food options within the actual grocery store too. Conveniently located a minute from a bus station.

OK. A very small grocery with fresh vegetables…read more Has a lot of items. You just have to look closely or ask for help. + Friendly proprietor. - Cash only - The small sign indicating the operating hours cannot be seen when the store is closed as it is hidden behind the unmarked wooden door. But, everybody in Varenna knows what the hours are. I upped my rating from 3 to 4 stars after my third visit.

I came here for a local whole polenta (polenta integrale). The owner was very helpful and explained…read moreeverything, like all the different kinds of polenta and ways to cook. In this store they also have very tasty local honey and other specialities from the region of Ticino. Also great for gifts. They have different opening times depending on the season. In January and February, they are closed on Mondays. In the summer months, they are open also during lunchtime. It's only a short drive from popular tourist places like Locarno and worth a visit!