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.

Something you gotta know about me-- I LOVE me some Wegmans. Not only do they have pretty affordable…read moreproducts when it comes to their brand, their food is pretty healthy. But I especially love that they're open until midnight and they have microwaves. The reason why I'm writing this review is because this particular Wegmans is HUGE!!!!!! Sooooo much space, and I love Wegmans that have an upstairs. The Woodbridge, VA Wegmans and the Fairfax, VA have an upstairs and it's the best. Though the Fairfax one is littered with GMU freshman. And the Woodbridge one is simply too out of the way. I happen to be taking a business meeting in MD, and I was so happy to see a Wegmans close by! Always my go to!

Been shopping here since the grand opening and I love the prices and freshness of the food…read more I love how the store manager selected his staff because each department including the front end (cash register) have outstanding customer service but not the phony kind, they are real people with great attitudes. Arshad is so helpful in telling me about the sales, great small talk, and he's very solution oriented. I love sprouts!

I'm definitely a fan. It's so bright and airy from the moment you walk in. They had some decent…read moreprices in the produce section. I want to mention the shopping carts. I forgot to take a picture, but these carts are something out of the future. It's similar how Amazon fresh that you scan prices put them in your cart and pay for them then walk out the door. These carts add up your groceries as you put the items into it. They even have a scale on the bottom to weigh your produce. Even with other items in your cart! You can throw your purse in the cart and hit a button that says personal item and it won't affect the count. I'm not sure whether this is new, but there was an employee that was demonstrating the Features to my friend and I and if you used it, you would get a free grocery bag. We chose not to use it this time because all we bought were a few items from the bulk food section. I'm eager to return and try one of these high tech buggies out.

I come here often and the best time is early in the morning to avoid the crowds, but not too early…read moreas they might not have restocked yet. I came in this week after work and that was a huge mistake! I didn't need that many things but the lines were ridiculous. Only two cashiers on the registers and the self checkout lines were insane. In the aftermath of the recent storm the parking lot is a mess. Less parking and with the snow/ice mounds it's hard to see around them and causing dangerous situations! I keep forgetting to bring my reusable bags from home. I miss the plastic bags. These paper bags don't work!

TERRIBLE customer service!!! Employee named "Rose" is just…read morestupid and doesn't have a clue about helping customers. Giant has become worse than Food Lion . It sucks when you spend an hour shopping and end up so frustrated at the checkout that you walk away and leave about $200 worth of groceries in the cart... going home furious and empty-handed!!

The homemade sausage and beef jerky are amazing standouts! Drool-worthy…read more The selection is surprisingly good for such a small store, too. The coffee choices are great. The fresh produce is a feast for the eyes. I feel stress melt away when I step inside this market--a reprieve from the MoCo culture. Kind of a throwback to when I was young and lived where there were many more stores like this. We'd love to support this business more than we do, but we don't live nearby. We love stopping here on road trips, though. The owner is so kind. He is also very passionate about the quality of his products.

Boarman Meat Market is the only place I purchase whole chicken to make chicken soup from scratch. I…read morehave found that there is no after taste of preservatives or chemicals in my chicken soup. None! Just fresh cooked chicken, broth, veggies, and herbs. I realized this after using chicken from other stores, (Boreman's ran out of whole chicken one day) even tried Whole Foods "fresh organic chicken"! Note - I believe that since the meats has no preservatives or chemicals on their meats you need to use within a few days or freeze. Ask yourself when purchasing meats from other stores, - How long ago was the meat butchered..........

Store is orderly and clean. Prices are good. Employees are friendly, professional and helpful. My…read moreprevious review was handled and everything is much better.

This is a smaller, locals food lion that I have been going to for about 5 years. overall they are…read morewell stocked with foods that I am looking for. Their meats are fresh and have good deals. The produce is super hit or miss, unfortunately I've found some near-rotten produce, so double and triple check what you get. The deli counter is getting more sparse with it's offerings but it is nice to be able to get fresh-cut meats and cheeses. There are rotisserie chickens available throughout the day that are a good deal. The store has always been clean and workers help when they can. When checking out, most cashiers are friendly and efficient. It is not an overly busy location, so going during an 'off' time means you'll have little or no wait to check out. Plenty of parking available in the lot out front.

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 a regular here at Harris Teeter. The meat department…read morekeeps bringing me back. Everybody there is willing to help and give you valuable information regarding different types of cuts. The sushi at this location is definitely high quality and tasty. Overall I'm a satisfied customer.

I always find myself coming in here for the convenience. I been here to send money using Western…read moreUnion. I'm glad I can do it here. Another good thing about this Giant is that they sell Ledo's Pizza to bake at home. I usually buy the cheese pizza and buy the toppings from this grocery store. I'm definitely regular here.

My favorite clerk is Dave he is friendly has been working here for many years., it's nice to see…read morefriendly faces in the mornings,Prices are good, managers could smile more, they don't seem friendly enough and they should prioritize older employees when making decisions.,I been shopping here 15 years .

Pro: moderate size parking lot, coin star & Pokemon card vending machine, Starbucks inside, clean…read moreinterior, self checkout machine. Con: price, no one at the customer counter at times. Just a good ole Safeway that anyone can stop by to pick up some grocery. I been here a few times here and there throughout the year. The parking lot is moderate size so no issue finding parking and shopping carts are restock near the entrance fairly well. The inside is clean and the shelves are stocked fairly well. Safeway a bit pricy on some items but they do have price sales from time to time. Overall an ok place to do shopping if you are in the neighborhood.

Great Safeway location that's pretty clean and organized. This Safeway is located in the Cloverly…read moreShopping Center with a large parking lot filled with plentiful parking spots. Rachelle, a childhood friend of mine works as the florist there and she does an incredible job at creating arrangements for her customers. She's super friendly and has always been friendly with everyone she meets. Really professional and would highly recommend going to for any floral or ballon needs. The employers here are very professional as well. There's been a few times where I wasn't able to locate a particular item and was assisted almost immediately by a team member. Their items are always fresh and they do a great job rotating their inventory from those closest to expiration up front and newer items in the back. There have been a few times where I've picked up yogurt that expired 1 or 2 days after its printed date, but other than those experiences, I've never had a serious issue. This Safeway location works pretty efficiently where self-check out is on one end of the store and on the other is a lane opened for 10 items or less. All other check-out lanes are available to anyone. There hasn't really been an issue with handling long lines or having to wait long either. I also recommend participating in the Monopoly Game Board whenever it comes along. I've won gift card prizes before and it's a nice way to earn coupons, discounts and money back after purchasing groceries. There's also a rewards program affiliated for in-store discounts as well as gas discounts whenever you enter your phone-number affiliated with the account. I would definitely like to consider this Safeway as one of the better locations in the area and will continue to support their business. UPDATE with COVID19: Supplies are limited with toilet paper and cleaning supplies. Food supplies are decent and employees are working really hard to restock produce and supplies. Please continue to be kind and mindful of others while shopping. I know my family and I rely on this grocery store specifically quite often since it's closest to our house. Remember to continue to help others and stay safe!

I really enjoy the places! It's tasty, different, bright,…read morewide variety of foods... Dessert part was pretty good and various... Little pricey but it deserve and the portions are hugeee anyway so I made my lunch today with the left overs! If its weekend you can wait little long, but it deserve again:) İ really like the pea soup with hot dog. My Greek omlette was tasty. The sandwich is good, bread and everything the way they make. The best thing is the The deli meats they put inside, pastrami, turkey breast, tongue... Aaand I also tried something sweet from the bakery part! It was good too. I like it, I will finish it with my coffee, after my lunch.Maybe they have to add a few thing which made my dairy products... A bit light things:) I only didn't like the coffee. It was bitter and like old taste... Ambience was good.especially when they made the temperature I like the place. It wasn't cold at all. Normally in America they put the AC on. Never check the people if they are cold or not! The temperature was ideal... I think I have to visit the place more often

I wanted a heavy sandwich for lunch today and made my way to Fulton for some subs!…read more Hot Pastrami: 8/10 This is my first time ever trying Pastrami and I just say I see why it's so popular, I'm glad Mikey and Mel's was my first pastrami because it set such a high standard. I loved every bite. I just wish I would have known to get it toasted. The regular white bread isn't doing it for me but that's minor. Tuna 8/10 The tuna was prepared really well, the crunch from the bread and the softness from the tuna was a great combo. The only thing I would change is some more seasoning on the tuna would push it over the time for me.

I just love this spot. I've been coming here over the years to get my fill of Pennsylvania Dutch…read moretreats, which allows me to get from DC without having to drive all the way to Pennsylvania. This spot has so many wonderful food stands. Upon walking in, you can pick up a cart to explore all of the stands. My kids love this place as much as me since you can find so much variety. Our first stop is the very busy Amish soft pretzel stand. My kids love the standard soft pretzel dipped in melted butter and topped with rock salt. My personal favorite are the stuffed soft pretzels like the pretzels stuffed with roast beef and cooper sharp cheddar. Nothing tastes better! There are also many other stands that offer fresh produce, meats, cheeses and baked goods. I particularly like Bieler's Donuts, the same place you'll find packed lines in Philadelphia right here. It's such a fun place and my kids love it. But most importantly, this is dad's spot!

In the most visually-exciting sequence of Director/Writer Jalmari Helander's 2025 film Sisu: Road…read moreto Revenge, three Soviet Ilyushin II-2 Shturmovik ground-attack planes attempt to bring down the KraZ-214 armored, military-transport truck driven by the hero who single-handedly turned the tide for the Finns in the earlier film and in the sequel, set in 1946. Using his wits, his ingenuity, and unparalleled levels of skill and perseverance, Aatami Korpi, who earns the moniker of "the man who cannot die," escapes not just bombs and machine gun fire but a plane deployed as a missile. And yet, the most moving moment of the film is not found in one of its many arresting action sequences but in a single line of dialogue, spoken by one of six Finnish men, who, along with one teenager and one boy, carrying hatchets, axes, and tools, interrupts the battle-finished Korpi's work on his new home to ask in Finnish, subtitled in English, "We thought you might need some help?" Speechless and shaking with relief and joy, Korpi watches the strangers get to work on his roof, walls, and foundation. That level of kindness, assistance, delight, joy, skill, and service can be seen in every vendor at the Dutch Country Market Thursdays through Saturdays at 9701 Fort Meade Rd in Laurel, MD. Whether it is homemade pretzels, pasta salads, chili, produce, meats, cheeses, popcorn, donuts, or varieties of dark chocolate, candy, or fudge you seek, you will find plenty to whet your appetite. Mind you, most, if not all, of everything contains zero preservatives. Our advice is to buy what you can enjoy soon or share your purchases with company before it's too late.