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Ideal Market

4.3 (21 reviews)
InexpensiveGrocery, Bakeries
Open • 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago
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Trusted Dental C.

Came here to get ingredients to make barbacoa Everything was fresh and IDEAL. Friendly staff. Clean place with reasonable prices

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Rebecca W.

Well, it looks like it's been over 5 years since my last visit (and review). I really do love this store. The bakery is to your right as soon as you walk in. The flan immediately caught my eye, so I had to buy a slice. They have hot, prepared foods you can order to take to go. In the back corner, there is a fresh juice stand, produce to the left of that and fresh meats in the rear left corner. Whatever Hispanic and Latin foods you may be looking for, they will most likely have it. I was hosting a cooking class event to cook a Mexican dish and they had everything I needed there. My only (minor) complaint is that the store is very cramped, so not a lot of space from when you walk in and the line for the register. So yes, you get really close to other patrons. During COVID, it's not really a store where physical distancing is easy to do, nor is it enforced. There's always easy to find parking, too... always a plus =) I look forward to being back.

Christine K.

I love to shop here. They are well stocked with a huge variety of fruits, veggies, spices etc. They also have a food section where you can actually see them (charcoal) grilling the meat. There is also a bakery inside.

Delicious lunch selections.
Priscell E.

I stumbled upon this amazing store on accident, but I'm glad I did. Walking through the doors you are greeted with a wall of beautiful cakes! Cakes that make the famous "Berries Chantilly" look average! Lol The bakery is filled with delicious fresh breads, and pasteries. There's a chilled section with fresh salsa, mago cups and sandwiches. Then there's the Grill!!! You can smell the chicken on the open-flame grill from the doorway. The lunch bar is plentiful and loaded with items I'm ready to try. I decided to grab some rice.The staff was friendly. If you're bi-lingual that would be helpful when reading product labels. The facility is clean and well ooerated. There is only one entrance for customers. The meat market is housed in the back of the store. You can find anything from ox tails to gulf shrimp at low prices. The produce section is loaded to capacity with beautiful fruits and vegetables. This is an alternative to Whole Foods if you ask me. Great experience! Highly recommended.

Red beans with rice, cassava which taste kinda like a potato, and a stew pork feet and tripe that was literally melting in mouth.

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Love the food and juice here! Delicious! Everyone could be friendlier but it's a super market so you get what you get.

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I love the ideal market.its in a not so good area but it's still good.there is the jelly fruit candy that people on Tik Tok love

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Trader Joe's - Succulent bird planters so cute

Trader Joe's

4.4(181 reviews)
5.9 mi
•$$

It wasn't too crowded and I got through the line quickly. Here are some of my go to snacks, all…read morefive stars each: -The raspberry jam shortbread cookies (made me, a usual berry avoider, realize I actually like raspberries) -Aussie style chocolate crème sandwich cookies -Any seasonal chocolate covered shortbread cookies, though the winter and Valentines versions are slightly different and delicious in their own ways -Chocolate covered pretzels (simple but delicious) They also have pretty good normal food. I got some mini bao buns and tomato soup today that looked good.

This was my first time to stop at this location as I was traveling through to Mississippi and…read moreneeded to pit stop to stock up on supplies for others. This is by far the least crowded TJ's that I've been to so that was fun, though I wasn't able to find everything that I came in to look for. I called ahead on last Tuesday to ask if they had beefless bulgogi and a designated section for their meatless frozen products. I was told that they did, but guess what, I scoured the frozen selection and did not indeed find it. There was hardly anyone working on the floor which is pretty rare. Everything was mixed up into one which made it difficult to locate anything and was a bit annoying considering I was already pressed for time and needed to get to Mississippi. The plants out front was reasonably priced and I bought a few. On the way out to checkout, I chose Manager, Trinity line, but Trinity did not speak with me at all. She didn't even acknowledge me. It was very weird and not something that I've ever experienced at any TJ's that I've been to. Usually, the cashiers are the most bubbly out of any grocery store that I've shopped at. I prefer to shop at TJ's because of their solid products and their cashiers. I think next time I stop here, I won't go through Trinity's line. It was weird since the guy before me, was greeted and got a smile from her, but I asked her how she was doing and she treated me like a tree. Anyways, I tried the TJ's exclusive licorice and it was the real deal. The mango, raspberry, and green apple mix pack was very solid and tasty. I damn near ate the whole bag last night. I got it because it has actual licorice paste in it and not just high fructose corn syrup. Another snack that I like are the sweetened orange slices by TJ's; so very delicious, but another extremely the best snack are the jerk plantain chips. I love TJ's, but I wish TJ's was located in every state, so that all people can experience the goodness of the store. This location is pretty much in a safe looking area of Baton Rouge and not too far from I-10. The parking lot is shared with other establishments. I'll definitely be back.

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Calandro's Supermarket

Calandro's Supermarket

4.1(29 reviews)
5.4 mi
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You really never can go wrong with Calandro's. A Baton Rouge staple for decades, this is a great…read moreplace to find all sorts of unique beer and wine, and some amazing deserts. Known for their delicious and diverse king cakes, they have all sorts of treats and special items. If they don't have it, they can usually order it as well. I was searching for a unique beer to bring some friends, and they have one of the largest and most unique selections in the state. The list of beers is growing every week as well. It's almost overwhelming all the different types, but hey, just go back and get another kind later! Their chicken salad is probably the best in town. It has flavor and larger pieces of chicken, so it's not a spread like others in town. Their pimento spread is great for parties as well. They have tons of different cheeses and olives and different Calandros brand goodies. Their produce is always fresh and reliable. They don't tend to cater to special diets, so if you have special dietary needs or restrictions, you may have to go to another store for those. But by nature, you can find items that will work for you. Top all of that with friendly owners, friendly staff, and friendly people all around, and it always makes an enjoyable shopping experience!

Nice neighborhood supermarket. It has that old school feel to it. This place has a nice selection…read moreof artisan breads and specialty cheeses. It's definitely a hidden gem in the city. The stuff was friendly and helpful had a personal feel to it. I look forward to my next visit here.

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Albertsons - Quinoa burgers for lunch.

Albertsons

3.0(21 reviews)
5.2 mi
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Dear Albertsons Grocery Store Team,…read more I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for taking the initiative to reach back out to us regarding the cell phone we accidentally left at your store. We truly appreciate your honesty, thoughtfulness, and commitment to making sure the phone was returned to us. It means a lot to know that there are still businesses that genuinely care about their customers and go the extra mile to do the right thing. This experience has reminded us why supporting great local businesses is so important. Albertsons Grocery Store has certainly earned our appreciation and trust, and we will be happy to continue patronizing your store in the future. Thank you again for your kindness and excellent customer service. It did not go unnoticed!

The guy working the deli counter on a Saturday night seemed a little off. Kind of rude and hard to…read morehear when he spoke. Made the simple act of getting a pound of oven roasted turkey the most complicated thing ever. He stood way back by the slicer and kept asking me questions in a soft muffled voiced and got agitated when i asked him to repeat. It was like being in another country. THEN, to top it off, he gave me only 1/2 pound which he slammed on the counter as he walked off when I asked for a pound. Man, after all that, I didn't even bother. ADVICE: Put him in another department. This gentleman shouldn't be interacting with the public. Everything else was top-notch.

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Albertsons - Ice cream cakes galore!!

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Ice cream cakes galore!!

ALDI - Sounds like great quality products sold here.

ALDI

3.0(5 reviews)
7.4 mi

Can't tell you how excited I am that we got an Aldi's near by now. 3rd trip here since it opened…read morethe end of August. Finally got to take my husband so he can experience it. The parking lot and inside the store is beautifully kept clean. Spacious yet small. The friendly employees make it so nice to shop there. I had my quarter ready to get a buggy and an older man gave me his. I tried giving him my quarter and he said no because someone had given him the buggy when he got there. So when we left I did the same thing and passed the buggy along. I spent about $25 on just meat which after bagging up I got 13 meals out of for our family. Spent $107.00 and got so much more than we would had at another store.

Not just "coming soon" but OPEN! Never been to an Aldi before today and had no idea what to expect…read more(except that it's a grocery store). Someone compared it to Trader Joe's but definitely not as they don't have grab and go type meals. They do have lots of produce, meats and cheeses, frozen foods, and dry foods plus some home decor items. For some reason, it felt more like a warehouse to me as many items on display were in their shipping boxes opened up to grab one or many. The store was very open with high ceilings and no wait to check out as it's mostly self-checkout. Advised to bring your own bags. Some brands I recognized and some I did not. I saw employees stocking inventory and some at a customer service register but not a one greeted me, so again not like Trader Joe's. I have since been told of some specialty items to look out for, so rest assured, I'll be back for the "red bag chicken" aka "the chick-fil-a knock off chicken". Per advice from a friend, "If done right, air fryer or even in the oven, it's so good!! We call em (and I'm gonna spell as we pronounce in Southern accent) Chickee-feelays. Or chickees for short ."

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ALDI - Pretty new store

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Ideal Market - grocery - Updated October 2026

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