This store has plenty of items that cater to the area. From the hot bar to the grocery freezer, you…read morewill find what you need. They have a homemade caramel and chocolate chip cookie that is great great .

I had no idea this place even existed until recently. It's not in the best part of downtown but…read morecoming here during the day shouldn't be an issue. I've come here numerous times and never experienced any problems. They have good prices on their items, definitely not overpriced. Also they carry alcohol and beer which not every place does in the area. It's clean and the workers appear friendly but most of the younger cashiers have always been silent when I check out.

Bourgeois supermarket, with some of the most expensive groceries I've ever seen. Next to the Chase…read morePark Royal Sonesta Hotel and serving an upper class neighborhood so the prices are actually commensurate with the high end quality. The baked goods are very dear both in cost and taste. I got some of the best lemon pound cake to celebrate freedom of speech. I felt old because the cashier didn't know what a post card is but I found some nearby at Left Bank Books and besides I am old.

Straub's Fine Grocers is the Erewhon of St. Louis--minus the overpriced smoothies, plus a chicken…read moresalad so legendary you'd think it was smuggled out of the Louvre. People here don't just like it--they lose their minds over it. I've witnessed stampedes toward the deli case that would make Black Friday look like a polite book club. Mention you've had better and you'll be shunned harder than someone who double-dips at a garden party. The thing is... the chicken salad is fine. Solid, even. But I've made better at home, barefoot in pajama pants, with a jar of mayo that was flirting with its expiration date. Shopping here feels like you've been invited into a members-only grocery lodge. The produce is flawless, the cheese selection could make a Parisian weep, and every item has a backstory worthy of a TED Talk. You're not just buying bread--you're procuring a "heritage grain boule, hand-shaped by sun-kissed artisans during a waxing moon." That wedge of cheese? It's from a small goat named Gerald who only eats lavender and listens to classical music. Of course, this level of "curated grocery chic" comes at a cost. I left with a bag the size of a throw pillow and a receipt that looked suspiciously like my car payment. But the place is immaculate, the staff is gracious, and the people-watching is world-class--equal parts country club and culinary cult meeting. Bottom line: Come for the spectacle, marvel at the devotion to chicken salad, and if you're feeling dangerous... casually say, "I think I've had better" and watch civilization collapse in the dairy aisle.

Story of my weekend, stopping in close to closing but I had to have my Freshe tuna and they are the…read moreonly place I know that carry it. A new flavor! Siracha. I picked that up as well as the Aztec Ensalada and Provence Nicoise. They are so good, can't wait to try the Thai Siracha. There were several other people shopping but I wanted to head out instead of moseying through the aisles looking at all the great local and unique items. Checkout is a breeze, don't forget your rewards! No bag and no receipt by design.

I found out Local Harvest does a farm box and now we're there every other Sunday. They also have a…read more10% discount on everything else on days you pick up your box. For the box - wow, we get an awesome selection of produce and other goods and for the quality, it's totally worth it. We've loved having the challenge of some unique items we would never buy otherwise too. It's been such a cool addition to our grocery items. The store itself is very cute, I'm from the Bay Area and it reminds me of a cool little Berkeley bodega. We loved the herb/veggie plants this spring, love the fresh, local produce (great mushrooms!!!), and local milk! They have such cool, unique ingredients and have really leveled up our cooking. We love buying local, and love that they also support all local vendors. Such a fantastic business.

The foodie in me is so glad this Asian supermarket exists!! I've come across a wide variety of…read moreAsian foods and goods in this store. They sell Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese, and goods from other Asian countries. I've recently found fresh and dry Asian noodles at the store for a cheap price, which cost 2-3x more money in other chain supermarkets like Walmart and Target, HUGE plus for World Market. What really took me off guard and surprised me was that they also make fresh and sell various boba tea and bubble waffles with and without ice cream.

Crying in HMart? Impossible in STL given that there isn't one here (@HMart I am begging you to open…read morehere), but World Market or Cho Quoc Te is a close alternative. Vietnamese/Asian supermarkets are very nostalgic to me from being the number one childhood activity with my mother, and World Market did not disappoint. Every bit of it screamed home to me, from the lingering smell of raw fish and plethora of seasonings to the 7356495 brands for the same jarred goods to the overfilled carts of every mom's meal prep for a family of 4+ for an entire week. The grocery store itself is about smaller to medium-sized and produce seemed okay. What was really fantastic about it was that it had a lot of other businesses incorporated inside of it -- a pharmacy, to-go food on the ready, a dessert bar, etc. I especially loved the premade meals, and they had great variety. Some notable mentions from picking up an assortment of things -- the pandan soymilk was solid; the che khoai mon (taro pudding) was good; the che banh lot (pandan and coconut milk starch pudding) was also good, and I appreciated that it was just banh lot with no extra accouterments; the pate chaud was surprisingly really good (not too peppery or salty, just perfectly buttery and flakey with the right amount of flavor). In addition to not having to hit triple digits for a small grocery run (which seems to be the case everywhere else), it was really nice having so many things available. I'll definitely be back here more often to try more of their premade dishes and for the serotonin.

The cookie bar hands down is the most amazing part of the store. Today's selection: pistachio…read morecookie, macadamia cookies and raspberry chocolate cookie. The macadamia cookie tastes like it's covered in toffee. Yum! Furthermore, this market place reminds me of my dear old dad's market: B & M Produce Market from Edgemont, IL. Only thing missing is me standing behind the counter offering up some hot donuts or food from the hot bar. I frequent Whole Foods regularly.

Finally had the opportunity to try a slice of the cheese pizza. It was fine for Lent; not spicy,…read moremostly cheese! More well done (black on parts of the crust) than I anticipated. Chewy and tasty. Great for a quick lunch. No MSG and No sugars! Now, I'll likely explore more of the options for a quick bite.

Shapiros is great! They have some amazing sandwiches while not being nearly as well known as they…read moreshould be. That could be due to a website that hasn't been updated in two years and no social media presence, but regardless, if you're in the area, get a sandwich here as they're pretty great!

Donna made the best sandwich you got to check em out ! You won't be disappointed lunch meat is…read morekinda high but quality is high and sandwiches are priced fair plus you can get cold subs on EBT

I always love coming to Trader Joe's. This one is located in the Brentwood Promenade. Parking can…read morebe little crazy, but it's worth it just to come to Trader Joes. I came in to buy flowers but ended up leaving with Salmon Burgers, Elote Street corn flavoured tortilla chips and chocolate chunk cookies (Yum)!!! Their flowers are always so fresh and pretty, and always makes me want to buy them all. Their produce and meat is always fresh. They are always well stocked with goodies. Their prices are unbeatable. The layout of the store is easy on the eyes, and always clean.They always have amazing and friendly staff that's always willing to help and make small talk with you. You can never go wrong with making a trip to Trader Joe's. I guarantee that you will walk out with something!

This is a great Trader Joe's location. It can be intense and crowded, very similar to the one in…read moreDes Peres. It does have a larger parking lot than DP, so there's more parking and the store is bigger. Besides the chaotic plaza this TJ's is in, it's a great location and the staff is fantastic.

Have always had a good experience when shopping at Butler Hill. They have the best GF selection of…read moreany of the Schnuck's stores I have been in.

This store has everything and a decent selection of each type of item. Could do much worse when it…read morecomes to a grocery store.

Glad to find this spot while staying at the nearby Moonrise Hotel. Sometimes when traveling solo, I…read morelike to load up on water so I don't have to drink out of hotel sinks during my stay. I was happy to find some fantastic canned cold brews as well, so I was covered with my "coffee before the real coffee" the next morning. I might have a problem. The vibe in here is good when you walk in, a little weird towards the back. I'm not sure if part of the back was open or storage, it got darker and more isolated. There were tons of other snacks and a lot of Asian specialty items as well. Nice to have a store anchored in a busier area and near the university. I will definitely pop in here again if staying in the Loop.

I reviewed United Provisions 10 years ago? And I gave it only 4 stars? Must be remedied!…read moreI now eat more international foods, though I'm still vegetarian and that limits me. United Provisions has turned into decent place to stop for a quick snack. When I stopped by last week, I bought 2 tornado relief fundraising mystery snack boxes. What a nice idea and so nicely presented. My cat enjoyed sitting on the wrapping paper. I've only unboxed one (the other is a gift). I don't want to spoil the mystery here, but I will add that I was a little disappointed that there were no chips or crackers in the box. However, the box value seemed quite good.

Everything was fresh. Staff was excellent. They had fresh muscles. Fresh fish. I will be going…read moreback again.

Shoutout to the staff here! They're incredibly friendly and helpful, and I so appreciate that they…read moredo their best to help the customers. Fresh Thyme isn't the cheapest, but I find that they have a unique selection of items that I might not find in other neighboring grocery stores. They sometimes have really great deals on select items, and it makes up for the pricier items that I get along with them. Overall, it's a good location to come for smaller purchases!