Came here to review the deli sandwiches. It was possibly the slowest experience I've ever had…read morewaiting for my sandwiches to get made, but the sandwiches were some of the best I've had around here and I'll definitely be back. We had the Thanksgiving seasonal sandwich and the Italian and they were both incredible. They were balanced, filling, and worth the money. The grocery store in general is okay. The customer service is very slow and inconvenient. They have lots of cool different items that you can't get in other places. We don't come here regularly, but our kids love the train, the car shopping carts with steering wheels, and the fact that their bathrooms have stools to make things accessible. We love the garlic Tuscan bread at the bakery too and their variety of seltzer flavors.

Representing 2019, W is for Wegmans. As my girlfriend & I have commented on some occasions…read moreparticularly when we've gone to grocery store together is they are all annoying, no perfect store. Wegmans at 3-stars is definitely above median as far as grocery stores go, but I have my complaints about them in spite of some solid positives. Only ones get greater than 3-stars would be Lidl in Columbia & Harris-Teeter in Fulton & Laurel have been positive experience, but HT prices average pretty high. When I've mentioned I'm going or went to Wegmans for groceries, people often comment they are expensive. While Wegmans isn't as cheap as Aldi, Lidl, or Wal-Mart, prices are a mixed bag here with some deals & would say cheaper than Harris-Teeter on average. I think even crappy grocery store Giant is no cheaper than Wegmans, & Safeway runs on expensive side too. In late 2010's, my experiences at Wegmans was mainly buffet mostly at Columbia location but also had been to other locations. My office is near Columbia one, so it was an occasional lunch option when I wanted to do buffet. In 2019, I believe buffet was $9.99/lb. I'd carefully load up, & the price would get to double digits, maybe like $13 or 15. One time I had work travel to Largo, MD in a prior company near Wegmans over there in 2013 or 2014, may have been $8.99/lb then. I was starving at 2:30 PM that day & really loaded up with a ton of delicious food, & I was horrified when my total was like $21 in 2013-2014. I forked up money, but was upset but then a little less upset after pigging out on all the delicious food. Mac n' cheese, various meats, rice, etc. are all yummy. One noteworthy lunch break from my office was on Monday, December 30, 2019. Parking garage was wet from cars coming in from rain, & I slipped landing on my back! I hurt my back. Thankfully, my New Year Day 2020, I was doing a lot better, but those last few days of 2019 weren't best. When Covid hit, buffet went away, but it came back by 2022. In July 2022, I was at a new Wegmans in Alexandria & was shocked when I saw $14.99/lb for buffet. I was going to do, but I opted not to as I couldn't justify such a high price. I think I might've done pizza slices, which were pretty good, & if it wasn't then, I know I had their pizza before at sometime. I just remembered my friend complained about her burger. I never got a burger at Wegmans before, but to be fair, she is very fickle when it comes to food quality & service issues at restaurants. Like a 4-star restaurant experience might be a 2-star experience for her, but I do appreciate she speaks up for herself & politely complains to server when sometimes isn't right for her. I think I did fork over $14.99/lb one time in 2024, but I had to be very careful not to overdo it at high prices, & think I paid like $17 in total. In more recent years, I've used Wegmans more as a viable grocery store option most commonly Columbia location, which is my closest location from my home in Russett, western Anne Arundel County, but also occasionally Gambrills one. One of the big positives of Wegmans is there is a huge variety of food in pretty much every category. I've gotten a wide variety of foods & even things I'm not thinking to look for or wouldn't be able to find at some other grocery store. Store is pretty clean & like model train that goes around above dairy area; it's a nice touch. I have friend from Buffalo, who loves Wegmans, as they started in western New York. Even in Maryland, if you're a Buffalo Bills fan, you can buy Bills clothes here. Thankfully, you can also buy Ravens gear too. On April 8, 2024, a group of us viewed total solar eclipse in Rochester, NY. Reason for Rochester as opposed to Buffalo, Cleveland, or other areas that had eclipse was one friend was born in Rochester, so held a special place in his heart. He showed us his childhood home & also mentioned how Wegmans was established in Rochester. Checked online now, year established was 1916. My biggest complaint occurred two consecutive visits in late 2025-early 2026. First time I had gotten a small percent of grocery shopping done in there when I discovered they had no turkey bacon. You want pork bacon, regular turkey, chicken, beef, seafood, etc., tons of variety, but no turkey bacon. I was annoyed & decided to abandon the couple of items I already got telling an employee & rushed to Weis closing at 9. Perhaps a month later, I told my girlfriend about last time their lack of turkey bacon. I said we are going straight to that area, & if they don't have we leave. They didn't have. I asked a worker who checked back but confirmed none. I told the guy they lost about $100 in business & to tell management it was bad. On Thursday, 1/22 before Ice/Snowstorm on 1/25, a lot was picked over but I managed as they have enough variety of things where I didn't get my 1st choice but I made do. Overall, Wegmans is a mixed experience.

The moment we walked in, the store smelled liked urine. The smell didn't go away. Oddly enough, it…read morewas less so in the actual restroom. Because of the smell, it was hard to shop as nothing looked appetizing. Maybe it was an off day.

I had no idea that this place even existed. I didn't even come to this plaza for this, but thank…read moregod it was. This plaza made it feel like I was in a downtown area instead of in the middle of a parking lot for a plaza. It just had the cityscape feel walking between the sides. Inside it was a quick once around to grab a few items. It took me a minute or two to find my bearings in here, but I was able to find exactly what I needed in a fairly quick manner. Selection was plenty. Registers...I used the self checkouts. I hate having to have an unnecessary conversation with someone I may never see again. Once I was done with the register we made our way out. I do have to say the entrance/exit is weird. You have two, but force everyone to use the one.

This was my first time at this Harris Teeter. In Columbia for another reason, we decided to stop…read morehere instead of our usual in Severna Park, and while we're still partial to our "home" store, this one was organized, clean, full of produce and our cashiers were incredibly fast and exercised teamwork in ways that I rarely see. They bagged our groceries so fast the Wife and I literally talked about it halfway into our journey home. Great job.

I'm home recovering from surgery so I ordered a rotisserie chicken amongst other things in a…read moregrocery order via Uber Eats. Either they don't offer more than one flavor or the app isn't updated with the options. So I get the basic chicken. Rotisserie, no. Baked, yes. But baked well, no. It's lightly baked and it's dry, tough although supposedly just made that morning. Like, it's yellow, not even brown. Seasoned, no. It's just chicken. The skin was not even edible. It was tough.. kinda muscular like. It was the blandest hospital grade protein in the world. I eat it with bbq sauce. The flavor & texture is so off that my body rejects it. I try again the next day, same. Just thrown up. This is not real chicken. I don't know who sources it but this is not real. I knew I was taking a chance since I get my protein from a small local farm but this... straight in the trash. I ended up eating can of sardines. Imagine having abdominal surgery with difficulty walking, ordering a chicken to eat off of for a few days and get sent something completely inedible clearly made from a 3D printer. So it requires you to get up and move around more and figure out a new plan of action... mind you, you are already on disability so funds are low. It should be illegal to sell food like that.

Everyone has their favorite grocery store. Anyone close enough to me knows that Lidl is mine…read more Everyone has their favorite grocery store location. Columbia is not mine, lol. Let me explain why... I happened to have dined in the Columbia area and decided to knock out my grocery store shopping before going home. I remembered seeing that there was a Lidl nearby. Let me just tell you right now that using GPS to find this market was interesting. It's in the back end of the mall (I think?!)- it seemed to be on the opposite side of everything else. Lol. Anyhoo...it was around 9am when I arrived, so it was still fairly quiet. Then disappointment started outside when I had to grab one of those huge, bulky shopping carts! Most Lidl's in the area apparently got rid of the small carts for whatever reason. I went inside and started with the produce section on the left. This layout reminds me of the Timonium location, but with a slight downgrade. That section is so tight! I kept bumping into other customers with that big, clunky cart. It took a bit of time to sift through the fruits and veggies because they honestly weren't the freshest. I picked a bag of peaches and discovered that one of them was mushy (included a picture). One of the green peppers in my pepper pack had mold growing at the stem. I didn't notice that until I got home. And one very sad zucchini was literally melting in the box with the other zucchini. It seemed that someone put it on top so that a worker could see it. They also seemed to be quite short staffed. There was initially one cashier open. When the line started to become backed up, another cashier opened his line briefly. They didn't have self-checkout, which was disappointing. There no reason for me to visit this location again. Nothing spectacular stood out about it & the things worth noting weren't very good. There just seems to be an all around lack of care and as a paying customer, that's just unacceptable.

I decided to try out Lidl since I was in the area and had some time before an appointment. I was…read morepretty impressed with the bakery selection because you could buy by the piece so I bought a few croissants and bagels, they were super fresh. There was lots to see in this store and for some items there had good prices compared to other main stores. There is a section with gadgets and tools, and household items, but is looked like a hurricane hit it. I did find some cool flasks with shot glasses and definitely scored some bargains on meat products and vegetables. Definitely worth being on the shopping trail. The checkout guy was efficient and really happy, nice to see such good customer service.

I absolutely love coming to Grocery Outlet in Wilde Lake with my mom. It's kind of become our…read morelittle tradition. The store always feels welcoming, and we can take our time browsing without feeling rushed. One of the biggest reasons we shop here is that they carry halal meat, which isn't always easy to find at regular grocery stores. The selection is solid, and everything we've purchased has been fresh and of good quality. The prices are another huge plus. You can find great deals on everyday essentials, snacks, and even name-brand items for way cheaper than other stores in the area. We always leave feeling like we saved a good amount. If you're in the Wilde Lake area and looking for affordable groceries, especially halal options. This spot is definitely worth checking out. It's a simple store, but it gets the job done and keeps us coming back.

After seeing commercials for this store, recently, my husband and I decided to try it out for the…read morefirst time today. We went to this location in Columbia, Maryland. There was plenty of parking and the store felt very large and there was plenty of room to walk around and go up and down the aisles. This staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. The store was well lit and very welcoming. We had no idea what it would be like and we didn't have any specific items we were looking for. We just went to check out the selection and we were very pleased! In addition to many of the items we buy regularly, we also found a unique selection of different Food and snacks from different areas. The pricing seemed comparable, if not lower than what you find at regular grocery chains. However, the meat and items that are marked down significantly are often close to their expiration date, so make sure to check! We probably won't go on a regular basis because it's about 30 minutes away from us, but this is definitely a grocery store that we will check out periodically.

My experience at Trader Joe's Columbia, MD on 2/21/2026 --…read moreright before the snowstorm -- was extremely disappointing and embarrassing. I attempted to return a few items, and the store manager processed the return in a way that felt unnecessarily confrontational and humiliating, especially in a very crowded store. I was questioned in a manner that singled me out, even though Trader Joe's is known for accepting returns if customers are not satisfied with a product. What made this more upsetting is that I have personally witnessed other customers return items without being questioned at all. I won't mention who. It appears that management selectively decides who to scrutinize, which feels unfair and inconsistent. I contacted corporate to address the situation, and while the store lead did follow up, there was no real accountability -- only explanations and excuses for the manager's behavior. No acknowledgment of how inappropriate the public interaction was. Additionally, some items sold in the store are marketed in a way that seems healthy but contain ingredients that are far from it, which adds to my growing concern as a customer. I expect professionalism, consistency, and respect -- especially from management. Unfortunately, that was not my experience. My experience at Trader Joe's on 2/21/2026, just before the snowstorm, was deeply disappointing and humiliating. I attempted to return a few items and was questioned by the store manager in a way that felt confrontational and unnecessary, especially in a very crowded store. The interaction felt public and embarrassing. What concerns me most is that I have observed other customers return items without being subjected to the same level of questioning. As a Black/African American customer, the inconsistency in how returns are handled raises serious concerns for me about fairness and equal treatment. I contacted corporate, and although the store lead followed up, there was no accountability -- only explanations. There was no acknowledgment of how inappropriate it was to address a customer in that manner in front of others. All customers deserve to be treated with professionalism, dignity, and consistency. I hope this location takes steps to ensure equitable treatment for everyone. Please " do better for your retention customers "

Got it Here it is with no emojis at all, same great energy:…read more --- I had such a great experience at Trader Joe's Elkridge today. I interacted with at least five different staff members, and every single one of them was friendly, attentive, and truly went above and beyond. They helped me find everything on my list without hesitation and made the whole shopping experience easy and pleasant. At one point, we thought an item was out of stock--but just as I was about to check out, one of the associates caught me and let me know they had found it. That extra effort was the touchdown icing on the cake. This location really embodies what great customer service looks like. Well done, Elkridge Trader Joe's--you've earned a loyal customer!

Whole Foods Market has been my go-to grocery store for more than twenty years. It is an essential…read morepart of maintaining a healthy lifestyle for me and my family, with more organic food choices than any other grocery store in the surrounding area. Because of the high-volume sales, Whole Foods Market is able to provide organic food choices at very reasonable prices.

Nothing much different. I went to do some Amazon returns…read more Its still no directions or postings and I walked around until I located it. Once there, thw kiosk was labelled as being down and I was assisted pleasantlt by an associate working the desk. Afterwards I browsed the store and got my favirite quarter cut of a whole watermelon; its way cheaper this way and a few other items. Great shopping in a larger size whole food.

I love this place! Been shooing here since they opened, and in addition to having great deals, the…read morestaff are always super friendly. I usually find myself going to a second store to get the stuff I couldn't find here, but it is always worth a visit. Constantly recommend this store (and this particular location) to friends. Service is 100x better than the other grocery stores in the area.

Depends what you are shopping for. I go for the random deals, therefore I enjoy this grocery…read morestore. I admit, it's not my frequent grocery shopping experience but I like it.

Been living next door for about a year now so convenient to shop here even though it's over priced…read more Every single time I shop here only one single register is open.. idk why they even have the other 10 registers at this point they never use them. I broke my foot so the past month I've been ordering delivery and every time the store labels at least 10 items and their substitute as "unavailable". So then I'll go into the store and find every single item they marked as "unavailable". They're just too lazy to look around when things are in new places. And now tonight.. I called the store because my groceries were two hours late and this bratty teen answers the phone after I politely explained I was waiting on groceries and the store closed in one hour and she said "yeah... your drivers not here yet, literally nothing we can do about that. I don't what you want from me." Terrible customer service. I'll be getting groceries someone else from now on.

The area is hardly very safe at night. Pickup orders are usually okay but the last time I ended up…read morewaiting 25 minutes for it to come out only to give up and go in looking for it. There is waaay to little staff for this store to run properly. This store has been run badly for the last decade. It's a shame as Safeway has a better supply chain and lower prices than the local Giant Food stores. The store itself is mostly clean and well lit and well stocked. Just don't go there in darker hours after work. Not safe.

Unreliable seafood department. The day before New Year's Eve…read moreI reserved 5 of the largest live lobsters in the tank. I was told they were over 3# each and they had received plenty of these the day before. I wanted them steamed for pickup New Year's Eve so Burt took my name and time I wanted to pick them up. Upon arrival New Year's Eve I was handed 5 small ~1# lobsters. Asked Burt why he didn't steam the large 3#+ lobsters that were still in their tank was told they were all reserved and steamed what he had available. This was totally unacceptable, unprofessional and irresponsible service.

Good selection. Prices are usually competitive. Recent changes to implement "loss control" have,…read morehowever, convinced me to consider grocery delivery via Amazon. The shopping experience is irritating. The doors closest to the lot where I park have been closed to the public. Random bag checks at self-checkout are sometimes performed (as today) by associates who don't even know how to use a scanner. The aisle leading to self-checkout has been partially blocked by cardboard dumps in a clumsy attempt at traffic control. I get it--our festering society has normalized theft to the point that a store is vulnerable. But maybe consider customer loss-control? You're driving away the 90 per cent of us who are honest in an attempt to stop the ten per cent who aren't. And we do have other options.