I had no intention of coming in. The tiny pantry in my tiny kitchen is full, but I was shopping at…read moreTJ Maxx next door and thought 'let's just see.' I was impressed! There are more cashiers than I've seen in any other Trader Joe's. Accounting for what they knew would be a high-trafficked store, the aisles are wide. Plenty of merchandise. Clean, well-stocked. Same prices I paid when I shopped at Trader Joe's in Roswell GA though -- and it may be my imagination -- the bag of frozen Gyoza Potstickers (something I always buy) seems to have shrunk. The First Avenue bus is right outside. Convenient! I would avoid rush hour and weekends when the store could get super busy. I don't want to struggle with purchases on a crowded bus. But I'll surely be back, mid-week, mid-day.

This was my first time visiting this Trader Joe's location…read more I'll start with the positives: the line was short and moved quickly, and they did have some of the items I was looking for in stock, which I appreciated since I was short on time. Unfortunately, the experience was heavily overshadowed by an uncomfortable situation with a security guard who followed us around the store. It was very off-putting and honestly diminished the entire visit. If I hadn't been in a rush, I would have left my items right where I stood and walked out. Security should be focused on individuals who are actually stealing, not hovering over someone carrying a tiny bag where nothing could even be hidden. Because of that experience, it's unlikely I'll return to this location. I may consider trying a different Trader Joe's someday, but this visit left a very sour impression.

It's hilarious and comforting to read the numerous reviews by others who experience rudeness here…read more I worked in customer service throughout college and no matter how I felt I always treated customers like royalty or at the very least with decency, not because I had to do so, but because it felt like the right thing to do. Treat people kindly. Be courteous. Golden rule. You never know whose day you can be making (or ruining). You know. I won't say much else. The other reviews say plenty. Also, two stars rather than one because at least they are open 24/7.

Does Martin Williams train their employees to be rude? Also, it's overpriced with products that…read moreare either expired or skimped on

I do not recommend it I went there last week…read more They don't wear the gloves they just cut the sandwich so dirty and disgusting even buffet. It doesn't look like a fresh meat or Fresh. So disgusting

BEWARE!!!! Terrible listeners! Only care about your $$$…read more I am a hard worker and needed something to get my day started so I decided to order a spicy omelette and home fries ($9.50 don't think it's worth the price I could've made a better one at home myself with love) and I specifically asked for Hot sauce! Did not receive any hot sauce. How hard is it to put hot sauce in my bag? They could've even put it on top of the omelette for crying out loud! Plus the lady at the cash register was very rude to me! The managers always raise the price here and it's so not worth it! If I'm paying $10 for an omelette you can at least throw in a couple of hot sauces for me. Now I have to go out of my way to find Tabasco sauce while I'm on a time crunch!!! Please do better!!!!! Nasty service, careless and forgetful! Don't know if I'll ever come back here again. It is absurd.

Decent bodega deli nestled away on the UES…read more I had the counter staff there make me a smoothie. It was ok. Lots of flowers and grocery products here such as fresh fruit. Clean and organized looking. That's it.

I don't know what you call these type of places. It's a cross between a deli, convenience store,…read morejuice place, and market. It is typical nyc though and thats why I love it. The chicken caesar salad wrap was ok. I got it with breaded chicken but it was still bland. Needed more dressing or the chicken needed more seasoning. I also got a peanut butter protein bar and a smoothie. Smoothie was solid. They also have plenty of cashiers so you can be in and out quickly. 3 star spot.

I love this store! Everyone that works here is friendly and helpful and they have everything from…read moresushi to vitamins to cleaning products. Prices aren't crazy and everything is well stocked. I will definitely return.

The most obnoxious owner/ manager and security guard ever. Stumbled upon it after bloodwork felt…read moreshaky and got a smoothie. Hadn't ever been there before. Don't live in the area. On the way out not realizing I forgot to pay for the smoothie ( had just had bloodwork done and felt extremely lightheaded) the security guard completely harassed me saying I had been there last week and saw me on camera! I had never ever walked into this store in my life. I apologized and said I didn't mean not to pay for the smoothie-went immediately to the cashier and paid. Meanwhile the guard and got the owner/ manager who insisted that he caught me on video camera last week! Again I explained that I had never been in the store before and had stumbled upon it on way from the Drs office. I tried to apologize saying I don't live in the area have never been there before and just walked in after a Doctors appointment because I didn't feel well. The guard and the owner/ manager continued to harass me and continiued to rant saying they caught me on video camera last week. Insanity!!! I will never ever set foot in that shop again and hope nobody experiences this. So glad I do not live anywhere near this awful store!

I use it mostly as a grocery but man, it's full of so much fun stuff. It's got snacks out the wazoo…read moreand a lotta those less common cooking stuff you need for Asian cuisine

I'm a everyday customer and the lady at the cash register is very rude to me i come in every…read moremorning to get breakfast she always has and attitude with me ,she tried to call me thief cause of the way i looked and I payed for all of my items , i felt very attacked , I also asked for syrup and she didn't want to give me the little syrup packet when it comes with the pancakes , I left with no syrup with my pancakes very upset and unpleasant

While the location is convenient, they charge nearly double for basic staples. It's hard to justify…read morepaying a 'convenience tax' that high when the quality doesn't match the price tag. Save your money and walk the extra block.

It's like shopping in an old age home and all the food is all bad and nearly at due dateread more

Another terrible seafood experience - I stupidly trusted Foodtown would monitor its frozen stock…read morefor out-of-date items, so bought frozen crab cakes without checking the sell-by date - and just looked at it before I was about to cook them - APRIL 18 2025! Are they trying to kill their customers?

Foodtown is located in Roosevelt Island in NY. The prices here are a bit higher than if you were to…read moreshop elsewhere. This is probably due to lack of competition. The grocery store itself has everything that you expect from produce to meat and to diapers. Inside is clean and everything is neatly organized.

Agata & Valentina was in NY before many other gourmet markets, other than the fabulous Zabar's…read moremarkets. If you're on the Upper East Side, closer to the East River, you've no longer got the beloved Eli's Vinegar Factory to shop at. It's mainly Agata & Valentina on 79th and 1st Ave. There is also Gristede's and D'Agostino's, for more every day items as well as gourmet fare, unless you are a Whole Foods Shopper (3rd and 88th). But the first two grocers offer more mainstream selections. Agata & Valentina has a real family component for local residents, but also has the transient dynamic being on a main avenue (1st). I love splurging on their cheeses, gourmet snacks, prepared foods and bakery treats. I would like to go back to try their homemade pizzas and pastas. Just driving down 1st Avenue, and by it, I smile. It's definitely a highlight for me. They serve coffees and breakfast cafe food before 11:30am. And even though it advertises as an Italian/Sicilian market, I always thought of it as a very broad Mediterranean selection. Check their events online, as a few times a week they have pizza making and cookie decorating classes for kids. NB-- yes, Rachel Ray worked here.

I got to this Agata & Valentina a lot because I live in the neighborhood. It's nice to pop in from…read moretime to time in a pinch - as I did tonight when I was trying to have taco night but missing some ingredients. Unfortunately, the two cashier Racially PROFILED me and made and ruined my appetite. The the man I'm assuming was the general manager (I've never seen him before) who told me he was "half Jamaican" when I asked if he was following me around the store, and the young women behind the cashier who followed up and said she was African. you both were irresponsible, cruel, and WRONG. DONT EVER - put your body in front of a customer who you have profiled and believe to be stealing when THEY ARE NOT. and for as victim of racial profiling - I don't care with your jamician, African, or white - stop it. IT WAS AROUND 8:15 ON a Saturday night on may 2nd. Profile me again, and I'm making a formal review with management. BLACK FOLK BEWARE WHEN YOUR IN HERE. EDIT: around 8:30 the same day I went back and spoke to both the GM (Dan) and the other young women directly. If it occurs again, I will be going to someone else.

I came to East Side Grocery is a very vulnerable state, in desperate need of microwavable rice and…read morean avocado. Given its name, one might think they would have these things... wrong! Instead of my oddly specific late night needs, the place is stocked with everything you could dream of (besides microwavable rice and avocados, of course). I soon forgot my troubles of not acquiring microwavable rice and avocados as I was quickly entranced by their wide selection of candy, cheese, bevies, and classic NYC coffee (light and sweet). All I have to say is... slay, East Side Grocery. UPDATE: I returned 2 days later against my better judgement (once again, in a vulnerable state) only to find it seems my review was noticed as there was a basket full of divine avocados! Thanks, ESG!

Small little convenience store, absolutely love it - has all needs in a hurry! I got myself some…read morespices, toiletries, snacks, even an apple! It's a great little location and honestly they had everything I needed in an emergency!