Best Indian grocery store in Toledo. Best prices and fresh items due to heavy traffic.read more

I frequent cultural stores often the price for rice(I made a rhyme) is decent for the authentic…read morevalue. They have so many Indian products to choose from. The spice section is phenomenal. They do have walnuts at ridiculously low prices. That's a plus for me.

My husband was buying a pizza nest door so I thought I would go in this store to look around till…read morepizza was done. They gave me free samples of the bread with zaatar (thyme) and I also bought some little cheese pies. It was all so delicious and such nice people. I have returned several times.

Went to the store and Hamada served me some of his meats to try, and I bought some of the best NY…read morestrip steam that I had in a while. Must go! The meat is fresh and prices are great!!

There is, in a forgotten corner of Toledo, a building painted a green so vivid it should be…read moreimpossible to overlook -- and yet, somehow, the eye refuses to register it. This is one of the small, terrible cruelties of modern life. Inside this easily overlooked structure lives the Phoenix Earth Food Co-Op, where a small and lovely group of people attempt the nearly impossible task of living carefully in a world that punishes care. The shelves are clean. The lights are honest. The vegetables have come from soil that someone, somewhere, still loves. Here, briefly, the indifferent machinery of industrial food is held at bay by the careful arrangement of dried lentils. I urge you to find it. The difficulty of finding it is part of its meaning. What is worth knowing in this life is almost always hidden in plain sight -- and we walk past, and we do not see.

Prices were fairly reasonable; the bulk herbs and tea section was fun and clean with lots of unique…read moreitems they didn't have at Claudia's, like chicory and ashwagandha; the produce section was small but looked good; they really have a pretty good selection and manage to fit tons of stuff in a small space. The neighborhood feels sketchy and I couldn't tell where to park; also, the staff could've been more knowledgeable - it was apparent the manager just hired someone to man the register, but who is clearly not a natural foods convert herself.

Middle East Market has become my go-to stop. The store is great for all thing Middle Eastern…read morecuisine, but they also have a lot of other staples as well. A clean and bright store with a staff that is friendly and knowledgeable. Their deli has so many great ready to eat items (which is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.) Being that they sell halal meat, I have a higher confidence in the quality and I love that their butcher is always on staff. Produce is fresh with great variety ... I literally can't say enough good things about this place. Go check it out if you have not. And stop by Sidon next door before you go shopping for a great meal.

A great ethnic grocery store with a wonderful deli counter!…read more This place has the best hummus in town, bar none! It's always fresh (they sell tons of it, so no worries about it being old), never oily, extremely smooth without any dominate flavors. It's simply amazing! they have amazing salads, falafel, kabobs, etc. They have fresh pita bread every day, a real treat! Oh, their kafta pies are outrageously great! Honestly, they're all great, but I love the kafta. Perfectly seasoned, perfect pastry, etc. If you want feta, they always have at least 3 choices, and the prices are better than anywhere else in Toledo. Their produce is usually great. Once in a while you'll get something that's a little older than you'd like, or it's lacking flavor, but produce is all natural, so these things can be hard to control. They have great shelf-stable things like olive oil, spices, grains, etc. They have a great olive bar, refrigerated/frozen items, nuts, dried fruits, etc. Need puff pastry or phyllo, no need to go anywhere else. My only quibble is one of the guys working behind the butcher counter isn't always that friendly. I try to wait until he's busy and then get served by one of his co-workers. The place is always spotless and it's in a very safe part of town! I can't recommend this place strongly enough to anyone who loves Middle Eastern food! OMG, I think I need to go there for lunch today!

This is a shout out fot ALDI's amazing blueberry muffins! They are amazing and taste like…read morehomemade!! I know my way around many ALDI stores and that you can find baked goods close to the entry/1st Aisle. Plus, there are many other baked delights to catch your attention! Service at ALDI is pretty much whomever you catch on the floor but they are always very fast at checkout! The ambiance is clean and very organized and basic. You do need a quarter to access a grocery cart... unless you're lucky enough to be the beneficiary of someone handing off a discarded cart. It's just a quarter but builds so much good will in paying it forward... Definitely a thing that is growing and I love being part of it!

Wow! I can't believe I haven't come here more often. Everything is in order and the store is so…read moreclean. I love how they are way more affordable and the steps they are taking to reduce waste. They really have it in the bag. There are plenty of fresh options with good brands without being overwhelming. I will say if you're looking for certain personal care items there's slim pickings in that department. Otherwise this has definitely become my go to grocery spot. Don't forget your own bags!

Local and small yet a great variety of products. They run…read more10/$10 specials every week. A nice produce department if a little small. Friendly staff always greet and offer assistance. Some items can be a little pricey to shop there regularly. This neighborhood is lucky to have a smaller store where you can beat the crowds at the large BOX supermarkets.

Absolutely love this grocery store. Always clean, and well stocked with fresh meat and produce…read moreevery day. The new owners and staff are so friendly. It makes shopping easy and enjoyable every time!

Let me first say I'm not a big meat person. If I order chicken or turkey in a restaurant and it…read morecomes out on a plate, I try not to think about it coming from an animal. So, I'd never been to Howard's Meats until their marquee said they had Paczkis available. My mom loves these, so I decided to stop in. The store is small but very clean with lots of prepared foods and a large deli filled with various meats (of course). The staff members were very friendly and showed me to the last box of raspberry Paczkis they had. They come in a box of four for $9-something. My mom thought that was expensive until she tried one (and I helped her, lol). She said they were the best she'd ever tasted because they didn't taste overly fried or greasy. Honestly, I'd never understood the fuss but have to say these were delicious! Staff members apologized that they were down to the last box and said they could take special orders - that they were made in-house. I didn't know what I didn't know about this local meat market that offers far more than meat! Check them out!

Summer cooking is looking good!…read more Decided to try their crab cakes and the bacon wrapped chicken breasts. Will let you know how they turned out!

Nicely stocked gas station/carry out that for some reason is always a delight to stop at. My hubs…read moreheads for the snacks and the rack of freshly stocked bananas. I'm not sure why but he thinks this location has better bananas than grocery stores. This Circle K is always clean and orderly. I picked up what I mainly stop for (besides gas fill up) and that is the Sterling Party Dip. Oh yes, the flavor is enough to make me drive a bit to stock up. I'm glad to find it locally. Yum! With the coffee selections and various soft drinks you can accumulate in their reward type program, makes this a nice stop. Check out their app too since there are a variety of deals. The store's merchandise items are reasonably priced for a carry out and the gas station area is always comparable in pricing and mostly lower than the other local gas stations. The employees are friendly, helpful and competent which makes me keep going back.