Bumping back to five stars due to the plethora of delicious drinks they now carry (they're in…read moreseveral locations within the store depending on type), plus the sushi. A great spot for quick refreshments when we're out running errands or dropping books at the library.

I have mixed feelings writing this because parts of my experience were lovely, but the management…read morecompletely ruined it. I've lived in Raleigh for 14 years, and while I've enjoyed a few things from The Fresh Market before, I had never tried their bakery items. When I saw them on the Too Good To Go app, I decided it was the perfect excuse to run out and try it. My first two interactions were fantastic--the lovely elderly woman in the bakery and the sweet cashier checking me out were absolutely amazing and treated me with genuine kindness. However, the front-end manager (I believe her name was Tip or Tiff) completely ruined the experience. Her demeanor was an absolute deterrent. In an interaction that lasted less than three minutes, she hounded the cashier, repeating four or five times: *"Make sure you watch her scan it on the app."* The first time she said it, I thought nothing of it--just standard store process. But repeating it aggressively that many times while I, a Black customer, am just standing there rubbed me entirely the wrong way. To make matters worse, I had also picked up a granola bar to purchase. The manager came over *again*, hounding the girl: *"What are you doing? I have to make sure. Did you actually see her scan it?"* I felt incredibly sorry for the poor cashier, and frankly, I felt targeted. It is deeply frustrating to still deal with people acting like I don't belong in spaces where I absolutely do--and it's even more disheartening when that energy comes from another minority. If I had known I'd be treated with that level of baseline suspicion, I wouldn't have even spent money on the granola bar. That manager's behavior completely turned me away from ever spending my money at this store again. I truly hope this is a lesson for her in how she treats people. To the sweet cashier and the wonderful woman in the bakery, thank you for being decent human beings--I hope you both have an amazing day.

"Influenced"…read more Influenced by a local Social Media Influencer. Located in Moncure, NC (approx 15 mins from Cary, NC) it's a page out of Mayberry. This small Amish/Country store is located near the local post office. A good options for 'old fashioned' specialty items (candy, jams, drinks), Amish cheeses & butters, homemade bread, and whole grains for milling. All of the items we tried were delish! It's a smaller location, so options are limited. Additionally, its charm are its speciality items - expect prices to match the charm. Staff friendly and accommodating. A hidden gem.

Helpful owner who willingly ordered an item I requested (others had asked about it previously)…read more Bright, clean, well organized and a great opportunity to patronize a local store. We will return!

Meat Department I…read morehad two bad experiences yesterday afternoon (8/25) at the Publix (Wendell Falls Parkway) meat department. First I asked of of the 'butchers' to cut a piece of salmon that was sold by the pound in half, and that I wanted to buy only one half. He said he could not of that, but that I could buy one of the pre-cut pieces. The one he suggested had the skin removed and cost $10 per pound more than the one I wanted. I like the skin on and did not want to pay the extra charge. I left without purchasing any salmon. Then I asked another 'butcher' to trim a tenderloin steak and butterfly it for me. I told him that I agreed to pay for the pre-trimmed weight. Well, he really did butcher it. What was left bore no resemblance to a 'steak'. It was ragged (like it had been cut with a butter knife). He butterflied it about 1/4 in from opposite sides and left a large cube of meat in the middle. Unfortunately I did not notice this until I got home. My wife thought i had purchased hamburger meat. I have generally had a good experience when shopping at Publix, but this was a disaster.

Publix is a grocery store that also sells fresh baked goods and prepared foods such as chicken,…read morecrab legs, and subs. The employees at this location were very helpful and kind. I love their Chantilly cake as well.

I return Amazon items at this store. It is so easy to do so here…read more The service is incredible, very nice people, and the process is so easy. Whole Foods is in an older supermarket in a recently renovated strip mall. The store itself is very nice with a lot of fresh items and special groceries.

Whole Foods is really hit or miss. There have been some days this year where it looked like…read morepandemic again, with many empty shelves and missing produce. I'm not sure what was going on. But overall, it's a pretty typical location. Sometimes you can get some great deals, especially on produce. This parking lot is is much better than the other WF's lots, too.

I love Wegman's for many reasons. One being their hot and ready food alley. There is plenty of…read moreoptions here and if you haven't been, you need to go. One of my faves is the pizza station. Everything from plain cheese to exotic specialty pizzas by the pie or by the slice. This time my wife and I ordered a buffalo chicken, pepperoni and one with jalapeños and hot honey drizzle. All the slices were excellent. And at $4.00-$5.00 a slice, it won't break your wallet. If you visit Wegmans you will love it.

I've been shopping at Wegmans for years, and it's one of the few grocery stores that's consistently…read moregood. When I was managing larger teams, I'd order catering for my associates pretty regularly. The food was always fresh, well-packaged, and ready on time. I honestly can't remember ever having an issue. The fresh food bar is one of my favorite things about the store, and their produce is consistently some of the best you'll find. I also always stop by the deli for their freshly sliced cheeses and turkey. The bakery and prepared meals are excellent too, and everything just feels higher quality than your average grocery store. The store is always clean, well-organized, and the staff is genuinely helpful. Wegmans has set the bar for grocery stores, and I wish there were more of them.

Compare foods is the place you shop if you want fresh meats. The 5 for 19.99 is the greatest deal…read moreever...especially in today's economy. You know the meat is fresh because there is a butcher on site and they are always restocking the meats. Great store!

Just here to pick up some plantains, tomatoes and other stuff. Good produce. One aisle is so narrow…read moreyou have to squeeze by others. No big deal though. Not all cashiers are proficient in English but that doesn't matter either.

I love Lidl. What you see is what you get with this place. While I primarily shop at other grocery…read morestores, I am often in Lidl to find some specialty product that I miss from my time in Germany. During the Christmas season, one or two visits to Lidl is a must!

We stoped here to pick up potato salad which I had read in an article that it's supposed to be one…read moreof the best. Lidl seems similar to Aldi stores. You can either purchase bags to put your groceries in or bring your own. We were on a time crunch and luckily found the potato salad in the first aisle that we went down. We didn't get a chance to go through the rest of the store. We had the potato salad for dinner and it was a unanimous vote that the potato salad was pretty good!

I had a great conversation with Andie yesterday! It was a pleasure to speak her during my visit. To…read morespeak with someone who has knowledge of the produce is great! She even knew what I meant about a watermelon being "mealy!" She previously gave me advice on which watermelon to purchase and it was right on target! Kudos to Andie keeping the atmosphere in check for the produce section!

I've been to a lot of grocery stores, and this Sprouts really stood out. The store was clean,…read morewell-stocked, and easy to shop. What impressed me most was the service at checkout. The cashier was friendly, greeted me with a smile, and made the whole checkout process quick and pleasant. It's nice to shop somewhere that still values good customer service. I'll definitely be back.