Best Pickles ever! The lid came right off and juice went flying everywhere~ ... Don't open it in your car whatever you do

Wait a second...they have a food cart!!!??? AHHH!!! Hands down my favorite pickles thus far and I am a picky pickle eater! Crisp. Salty. Lots of flavor. My favorite is the spicy mmmm mmmm good. read more

I was laying in bed watching TV on a sunny Sat morning and there was a segment on this guy and his pickle stand in Boston Commons. I thought it was funny to see guy in a pickle costume selling spears but it kinda makes sense right? Two weeks later, as I'm getting out of the Park St T stop, I noticed the same wooden pickle cart that I saw on TV. I was curious to try these babies out and seriously at 2 spears for $1 how could you lose? Honestly these pickles are pretty awesome; they're crunchy and sour but not too salty. Sometimes I don't like the taste of dill but I didn't find it overpowering. The pickles also come nice and chilled so it's the perfect treat on a hot summer day! The guy behind the cart is pretty passionate about his pickles and pretty fun to talk to. So be good to a local food vendor and support this small business! On a side note: As of today I don't know where the stand is. I've been trying to find it every weekend but it's been MIA from the usual spot near Park St. T stop. I did find the pickles nicely packed at the Whole Foods by MGH, so that's a consolation for now. read more

I've tried the bread and butter pickles before... good, but nothing special. Tried the Italian Dill pickles yesterday - omg best pickle I've ever had in my life! My life is now complete having eaten these! Can't wait to buy them again! read more

These pickles are sold from a cart outside of the Park St. T stop. As far as I can tell there is only one type of pickle...always very cold and fresh (i.e. a "refrigerator pickle") with a little garlic and dill (and I'm sure a few other secret spices). Basically the equivalent of a new pickle...not too sour and less salty than kosher dills. This is the perfect salty and cool snack on a hot afternoon around the Common....not sure why this concept didn't show up before this summer. read more

Grillo's Pickles - (from Grillo's myspace) - Street Vendors Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Most amazing pickles EVER. And while I love them all -- a cautionary note: read the label on your take-home container: they do make HOT pickles that are genuinely hot, and should be kept out of reach of unsuspecting youngsters. Leaves more for me... read more

Thank you Grillos, for doing a pickle right. I gladly- GLADLY- shell out 10 bucks for a container of Grillos pickles at Whole Foods. However, on more than one occasion, the owner has been gracious enough to throw in a container for free at the Sowa Vintage Market. Really great guy who makes really great pickles. I also think it's really awesome seeing him around so much in the community. read more

I saw these pickles at Costco decided to try them. They are the best pickles I've ever had! The packaging can use some help because the handles pretty flimsy. But other than that they deserve five stars. Take it from a pickle connoisseur read more

I didn't think anything could taste better than claussen and then I find these bad boys at Costco. $6.99 in California?! Yes please!

Beyond a shadow of a doubt, the best pickles ever. I love the spicy ones but the mild are good as well. Fresh like my mom used to make from the garden. read more

The best pickles out there! Yes, the lid is a little difficult but once you get it down there's no problem!

CRUNCH *chompchomp* CRUNCH Reminds me of the episode of pet peeves on HIMYM. (awesome show by the way) Anyway, these pickles are noticeably super crunchy, flavorable and "fresh". We got 2 spears for a buck. I had the regular spear while my friend tried the spicy ones. Drat, I found out later that the spicy ones are better! So to compare, I went home and ate one of my supermarket pickles from a jar (whose brand shall remain anonymous) and boy can you see and taste the difference. That thing is limp compared to Grillo's! read more

Pickles are one of my favorite foods. When I was a kid, my nickname was Dill Pickle. The Grillo's Spicy Pickles are the most amazing pickles I have ever tasted. My favorite sandwich is whitefish salad and your pickles on toast. Thank you Grillo's Pickles, you have made my life complete. read more

These are the best damn pickles out there. If you can't figure out how to remove the lid, you're a foolish fool who doesn't deserve this fine product. read more

Be prepared for the best pickles of your life! Crisp, full of flavor, downright delicious! For $6 a jar of these pickles are more than worth it. Plus, as I can remember the cart sells them for less than Whole Foods or Stop 'n Shop. As far as I can tell they only accept cash, which for me wasn't that big of a deal, since Bank of America has an ATM right across the street. While you're at the Grillo's cart, definitely stop by the Clover Food Truck for a Chick Pea Fritter read more

Just discovered Grillo's Pickles at Whole Foods Cookout event @ Waterman Street Store, Providence RI. Fresh, crunchy and delightful taste of cucumber, spices and garlic. I like the hot, but the original are my favorite. I grew up in Central PA and know how good fresh cucumbers should taste for home made pickles, cucumber salad, etc. Grillo's comes from an Italian tradition that adds its own tasty flavor and zip. read more

I am incredibly OBSESSED with the flavor and wonderful crunch of these pickles. However as a pickle lover, I over eat them.. I have them as a snack and eat 5 or 6 at a time. With that being said, I cannot afford to keep these stocked in my refrigerator. I can see them being a little more priced that my traditional jar of Kosher pickles due to the sensational differences (they are definitely unlike any other) but I feel very guilty making the purchase. I want more people to be able to afford these pickles, the taste is truly remarkable. I'm hoping this family can allow for budging in price at some point and SOON! I hope this helps someone... try them at least once before you say no because of the extra expense. I will be serving these someday when I get married haha I'm that in love with them!!! read more

These are the best pickles ever. We have wasted more money over the years buying pickles and then not eating them because they weren't very good. These are great! read more

Love the pickles, but won't purchase again unless the packaging is improved. Can't get the lid off. Cut my thumb and broke a fingernail...not worth it! read more

I bought these from a very good supermarket in the Southeast after a free sample. The product is ok, but overpriced. The packaging is ridiculous. Designed by Mistake I guess. I returned the whole mess for a refund, something I really rarely bother to do, even for bad items. Wrote the company. They said there are package opening instructions on the website. These are pickles for chrissake. Do you think there may be an issue when you need to publish instructions? The supermarket has since stopped wasting their shelf space on Grillo's, so I must not be alone on this. They are probably ok as a street food, but are really not ready for prime time. Avoid. read more

Bought them twice. Can't get them open without hurting myself. Delicious but not doing that again.

Unbelievably good. Crunchy. Fresh. Low-cal. My office overlooks the Grillo's Pickles cart on the Common, and every day gets a little brighter when the pickle guy is outside. Love you, pickle guy. read more

I've heard rave reviews about Grillo's Pickles but have never managed to get down to his cart to try them out for myself. I finally came across them at the Whole Foods on Fresh Pond Pkwy. As soon as I opened the container I could tell that these babies were nice and fresh. They smelled great. They were crunchy. They had tons of taste! The pickled garlic is a nice touch too. For those of you that can hit up his cart during the week, be sure to check out his twitter. He always posts 2/$1 deals and his up and coming ventures. http://twitter.com/grillospickles Eat Local and Enjoy! read more

LOVE! I'm a huge fan of homemade pickles and these top the list! Spicy, not to salty but great briny flavor with hints of garlic. My favorite are the spicy ones they have a great kick! Perfect side for a grilled hamburger or that perfectly cooked fenway frank. Plus they sell them at Whole Foods!! read more

Best pickles I've ever had. So tasty... Only thing I would change is the packaging, its not easy to close and can get a little messy. But the pickles are SO GOOD read more

Just tried these pickles because a register spit out a coupon at our local market. Best pickles me and my wife have had. Our only complaint was the container that the pickles come in. It was difficult to open the tab and when you get the tab off the brine spills out.The company mentioned they are working on the containers. Great product. read more

Best pickles ever but, the worse packaging/container. Its so difficult to get the top securely closed. Never fails that its the only item in my fridge that seems to get tipped over. Makes a mess everytime. I'm strong and capable too!! read more

AVOID THIS PRODUCT. By far the worst package in history, the pickles are marginal and need to be aged some. Also, the guy is a real prick. No customer service and they do a great job hiding their phone number too. Not interested in hearing anything- Just buy the product- Horrible PR read more

BEST PICKLES IN THE WORLD!!!! But whyyy are they so hard to find at Whole Foods???? read more

Very good pickles. BUT the plastic container is awful. So hard to open- break nails and brine spills Aaliyah over. I cannot seal the lid if I get it open. I end up transferring the pickles to a glass container. Why do they keep this terrible container? I delay opening the pickles because it is so user unfriendly. read more

How can you possibly review a pickle? Well, if you try Grillo's Pickles, you'll know why you can! Once you try one of these, you wont buy any other pickles ever again. This is how a pickle should taste. Incredibly fresh, cold and crunchy, with the garlic, dill and grape leaves visible in the container, you just cant beat these. From the moment you open the container, you can just see the fresh slices of garlic floating in there. Now, the price is definitely more expensive than a lot of other options, and is a bit excessive considering they are just pickles, the taste and quality is super fresh and spot on! After eating these, when you have "other" pickles, it really is a big disappointment. These pickles are a must. Keep up the quality!! read more

Tried this at whole food market and it was so good! I gotta agree, that it is over priced for pickles and their container really sucks! It's hard to open, it spills all over the place. read more

Pickles are pretty good but come on Grillo, you gotta get a new container. It took me 5 minutes just to open the damn things. Pickle juice was squirting everywhere. I had to get out the needle nose plyers, no lie. Overall pickles get a A-, packaging gets a F. You can do better. read more

The pickles are better than average, but the handle on the cute little buck can easily give way leaving the thin brittle broken bucket and pickle brine all over the floor. read more

Fresh, delicious, and gloriously garlic(y). Grillo's Pickles are an addictive treat.

Top of line hot cucumber pickles. Absolutely first class ingredients and excellent brine. Packaging is similar to what I've seen on picked crab, but it could surely be clearer in opening instructions. Suggestion: Though it would increase cost, like Bubbie's, use a traditional glass jar and lid. I'll pay $.50 more. read more

I went back to Grillo's during my lunch break for two more pickle spears for $1. I can see where this is going. Tomorrow, I'll purchase four spears, and before I know it, I'll have worked my way up to a 32 oz. container. If I don't get a grip, and fast, I could be contending with an expensive pickle habit. And I didn't think I liked pickles... read more

Who is the fool that designed the lid....impossible to open....had to use a large knife to cut a hole in the top...who sells crap products like this....the owner must be an idiot....no phone number on web site...returning busted open container to my local store and requesting they be removed. Companies that sell a product like this should be banned from the market. You can't get the freaking lid off read more

I'm so sorry for this, but I'm a pickle junkie and I've traveled hundreds of miles to try pickles (seriously) but these weren't even in the top ten. I tried a spear of the spicy and the dill. They both tasted a little like motor oil and were soggy, not crunchy. Would have been nice to have some samples out so that we could have tried a couple, even pickle-makers at farmers markets do that. I'm very glad we got the spears before deciding to buy a jar. read more

Tried the regular spear, the spicy spear, the carrots, and the green tomatoes at the Mayfair on Harvard Square today. I have eaten quite a few local/artisanal pickles in my day, and these are by far the best. The regular spear was the freshest thing I ever ate - still tasted like something that may have once been a cucumber. Heavier on the vinegar than on the garlic, which is my preference, and tons of other flavors floating around in there. Best $2 I ever spent at a street fair. I will be buying these at Whole Foods! read more