What a letdown. I've been shopping at the Caldwell Shoprite for over twenty years, and I was…read morelooking forward to the new location. As much as I liked the convenience and quick "in and out" quality of the smaller original location, the idea of a new, larger store with more inventory and variety was exciting, but sadly, all the negative qualities of this new store have discouraged me from shopping there, and frankly after shopping there just twice I don't plan to return. There are very few handicapped parking spaces, and they only exist at one of the two entrances. Although for reasons passing understanding, there's a solitary handicapped spot out in the farthest corner of the parking lot. What's that about? The main entrance to the parking lot is also at the exact spot where the main entrance and exit to the store is located, which causes an almost omnipresent bottleneck of cars waiting to get into the parking lot, while customers are entering or existing the store with their carts. The inside of the store is impressive at first glance, but that only lasts until you start actually shopping. The produce department somehow feels smaller than the old store with less inventory. The small produce bins are for the most part are equally sized, with no apparent thought given to what they would contain. For example, bananas are in the same size bin as the plantains. Which do you think they sell more of in Caldwell? So, the bins with the popular/everyday items need to constantly be refilled and are consequently frequently empty. Why they didn't make larger bins for bulk items like tomatoes, potatoes and onions is baffling. The deli counter is also smaller than the older store. It's now a small counter where both the customers and the deli people battle for space. In addition, the store has created yet another crowded bottleneck there. Customers who are waiting at the deli counter act as a human barrier to all the other foot traffic that can't get past them. Again, poor planning. The bread counter. Again, smaller than the old store. I've included pictures. The new store has a large dining area with tables that divides the produce area. It's nice idea in concept, since the store does have an upgraded hot foods counter and more prepared foods, but the reality is that the area seems mostly unused aside from the few Shoprite employees I saw eating there, and it acts as a sort dead zone right in the middle of the produce area. The Morristown Shoprite and Livingston Shoprite have similar dining areas, but are wisely located outside of the main shopping area. The aisles are another frustrating design choice. They are loooong. Why they did not make some sort pass-thru at the midpoint, just like the Morristown Shoprite did and Wegman's did with their long aisles is a question. There also seems to be an issue with where the store places it's products. Every supermarket in the country puts the ice cream cones with the ice cream (and Caldwell used to). Now the ice cream cones are at the opposite end of the store in the aisle with the crackers or cookies. It took three employees to find them. This counterintuitive placement of products seems to be a running theme of which that is just one example. On the plus side, the store does sell liquor and beer now, but again, they have chosen to place that section right at the entrance to the store, bisecting the food aisles, which is simply odd to me. The bottom line is the store is new and it is beautiful, but the planning and execution for real, everyday shopping is sorely lacking. Choosing style over substance was a bad choice. Hopefully it's one they can correct. Until then I'm driving to Parsippany, Livingston, or Little Falls (heck, even West Orange).

I come here every so often, there is a great time to go which is around 4:30pm. Other than that…read more That place is a zoo. Between the crazy mom and dads with their little kids and stuffing their cart to the brim and the seniors with nothing else to do during the day so there isn't a rush to get thru the aisle. It's hectic. I actually would pay more to avoid the parking lot area and that mess of people in there. I did however, ordered catering since a lot of people do rave about it. And it was amazing. Their finger sandwiches were a hit at the party. Fresh deli meat and Martin bread, you can't beat that. The platter I ordered served 8, which was way enough for people to take home. Love the decor and i hope they're taking it to the new ShopRite.

Excellent thin chicken cutlets and really not a bad price! Will be back to try other things! I…read morelooked around and saw really nice Italian specialties and the staff were friendly!

The absolute best! They have been our butchers since the day they took over the business, anything…read moreI need, special cuts and they bring my order out to the parking lot! Second to none for quality meats!

Dedicated parking lot in the rear, convenient hours, pleasant employees, wide variety of products…read more I don't usually buy produce here because there's always little gnats/fruit flies.

Stop & Shop Till You Drop!! hopefully it doesn't ever come to that but just in case it does and…read moreanyone's looking for me, I'll probably be over in the Meat Department. Seriously though anyone who really knows me would've already figured that one out in like three seconds, LOL!! This is a pretty solid store where the positives definitely outweigh the negatives and most of the employees here seem genuinely helpful plus shelves are well stocked. I'm always able to get whatever I'm looking for plus some other stuff I didn't even know I needed but bought anyway. As someone who's not from this area it isn't my regular go-to grocery store but with reasonable prices on most things thanks to their "Rewards Points" program, I could definitely see myself Stopping & Shopping here whenever I'm in this part of the neighborhood. Come And Get Your Shopping On!!

Store is mostly great just be sure to avoid the old woman at the customer service counter.... She's…read morejust there to talk with her friends asking a question will prompt her to tell you you need to wait even if you aren't rushing her.

This place has saved me multiple times where I've been in the middle of cooking and realized I…read moreforgot an ingredient. It's very convenient to have right down the street, no need to pop onto a highway. Some of the reviews say the prices are higher, and that may be true. I haven't taken this into consideration when shopping, because it's very convenient so I'm willing to pay more. They are open until 8PM on most days, which is great and unusual for a place like this as well. Grateful to have this place in town!

You may not seek this place out. You may not believe what I am about to tell you. You may not ever…read morecome across this review because you are busy searching restaurants in NYC for your next first date...BUT, you will be missing out. Lucky Farmers Market is a non-descript bodega perched in a four deep mini-mall on Bloomfield Ave. in Verona (co-occupied by Subway and double Krauszers). Sounds awesome, right? Actually, it is. Inside is where you actually get lucky.* Fresh fruit and vegetables in droves for way less than your not-so-supermarket. From gargantuan Asian pears to three kinds of cucumbers to berries of all kinds, Lucky will not let you down on the fruit and vegetable end. This is not a full market so don't get all, "That dude said this place had everything," because they don't have everything. They just have good produce, a smattering of market items (good, healthy options) and THIS IS WHERE YOU MUST PAY ATTENTION - a full-time sushi chef that churns out the best sushi around, restaurant or not. Yes, a small bodega will give you excellent sushi in a plastic container and you won't have to overpay for it. If you take anything from this, just get the Tuna/Salmon sandwich sushi and thank me later. Lucky is my go-to spot for the items I rely on - fruit, vegetables and sushi. I do the bulk of my shopping at a regular, large and fat market, but I get all my fruit and vegetables here and I get dinner here 2x a week, every week. Everyone who runs this place and works here is super friendly and a pleasure to see every day. In a pinch, you can get flowers here which actually last a while too. What else is there to say? If you don't ever have a reason to go to Lucky Farmers Market, no one will care (not even your Mom), but if you do have a chance to swing by with fruits, vegetables, sushi or something interesting in mind you just might have found your spot. ____________________ *Well, you might not get lucky if you are thinking something other than groceries or sushi, but I get Lucky almost every day.

When I asked my daughter where she wanted to celebrate her birthday; she said Calandras. We made…read morereservations and got there early so sat at the bar for cocktails. It was a very lively place to be and the server was such a delight. We had a sangria, a mimosa and a bullet 95. All excellent! In fact I had another sangria with dinner because it was so light and refreshing. My daughter loves arancini and theirs was perfection. The right amount of crunch on the outside with the tastiest sauce. She remembered a fancy grilled cheese that her dad made when she was younger. He told her it was mozzarella en carozza and ordered it for us to share. Omg, it was amazing. Grilled cheese for adults! I was getting kinda full from the drinks, appetizers and the most incredible bread (our server sent a loaf home with us-their ovens truly make a difference) so I ordered a side of Mama E's meatballs and risotto. Both were so very good and a couple of meals for me. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his sole oreganata. The right amount of seasonings and the sole was cooked perfectly. It was delicate and flakey as it should be. My daughter picked the tortellini Alfredo and loved it very much. We were too full for desert but the server was super nice and brought a scoop of ice cream over a brownie and sang to my daughter. All in all it was an excellent meal, the service was amazing and the restaurant was everything we wanted it to be to celebrate a Milestone birthday. Weather permitting, you can opt to eat outside, inside or by the bar area if you want a more lively evening.

We had an early dinner at Il Vecchio Cafe. It is very pretty inside and the staff is very friendly…read moreand attentive. The bread brought to the table was fresh although on the cool side. It comes with fresh cheese. Olive oil, red pepper, salt, and pepper are at the table. We ordered an eggplant rollatini appetizer which was three good size rollatinis, plenty for two people, even maybe 3-4. For entrees, we ordered short ribs and a salmon filet stuffed with crabmeat. The waiter asked how I wanted the salmon which I thought was odd for a stuffed filet. The entrees were both good, the short ribs were nicely done and seasoned. The kitchen or waiter made a mistake and brought me a piece of salmon, not the stuffed one I ordered. It was thick so I thought maybe it was stuffed but seared closed. As I cut in, I saw it was plain salmon. It was OK but very dry and not what I ordered. I cut into the middle, thinking maybe it was just stuffed in the center. Nope. I also then realized the side veggies were not what was on the menu (because they brought the wrong dish). I let the waiter know and he apologized. Mistakes happen and I was not going to insist on a new dish when I had eaten about 1/3 of this one. They did bring over a small cup of shredded crab meat and a sauce. Again, mistakes happen but what irked me was they didn't even adjust the price, charging me higher price for what I ordered, not the lower priced dish they served. I was not looking for a free meal or even a free dessert, but you don't correct the price on what you served??? Again, staff was all nice, but this is my second time there and second eh experience. Calandra does have a nice restaurant up the road, Med Grille, and that is always top notch.

This place has the most affordable and tasteful Italian sub i have had in a while. Obviously it is…read moreno Italian sub from a salamaria but it is similar to blimpee very quality sandwich. The service is fast and kind and the store gives you that retro bodega feel! Definitely a sleeper and must try! Leaves me full everytime.

From the owner: Cole’s Fairfield Market has become a community cornerstone that its customers rely upon and…read morepatronize enthusiastically. Please try us – you will not be disappointed.

Caldwell Seafood Market & Café 390 Bloomfield Ave…read moreCaldwell, NJ 07006 Tel # (973) 226 - 2031 A Spectacular & Exceptional Birthday Dinner My wife surprised me with a birthday dinner last night at Caldwell Seafood Market & Café. If you are looking for fresh, high quality seafood, exceptional service and a casual, cozy atmosphere this is the place! We had a 6:15 dinner reservation and upon entering they place was almost full. We were greeted by Rosalie who showed us to our table and handed us their menu along with the nightly specials. This place is a BYOB and we brought a bottle of wine to enjoy with our meal, a rose' for my wife and a chardonnay for me. After several minutes Rosalie came to ask if we had any questions regarding the menu or if we needed more time to decide. Being ready we placed our order. We started off with calamari salad, a lovely platter of calamari with vinegar peppers, celery, olives and lemon & oil dressing. Delicious! Next we ordered a dozen little neck clams on the half shell. They were plump, meaty and so very fresh, some of the best I've eaten/served in a long time. Next we shared a dozen oysters on the half shell, again super fresh, briny, plump and delicious. I highly recommend trying these appetizers. On their menu they have a section entitled "Build Your Own Fish". You get to pick your fish (salmon, Snapper, Swordfish, Halibut, Cod, Grouper, Flounder, or Bronzino. Then you get to choose how you want it prepared - "Siciliano style, Grilled, Oreganato, Cajun, Almond Crusted, Broiled or Livorness Style. My wife order Halibut done with lemon, wine and butter, it came with mixed vegetables and perfectly prepared roasted potatoes. The halibut was a very nice portion and was expertly cooked. I ordered the Halibut done Cajun style. It was pan seared with Cajun spices served in a scampi sauce with rice and beans. It was just spectacular; I was extremely happy with my selection. Without being overbearing both Rosalie and Kenny checked on us from time to time to see if we needed anything. We finished our meal with freshly brewed coffee and Tartufo. I can't say enough great things about this dining experience!!! It was a great, satisfying, delicious, fun, and a fantastic birthday celebration. I want to recognize both Rosalie and Kenny as being a great team, great servers and truly an asset to Caldwell Seafood, they truly made the experience a night to remember.

Extremely casual fish market w/comfy seafood restaurant in back. Definitely BYOB. Interesting menu…read morefeaturing many varieties of primarily grilled, extremely fresh local fish, including some you don't often find in these parts, including Grouper, Red Snapper, Sea Bass, Swordfish, Halibut, etc. While the "somewhat pricey" menu doesn't necessarily reflect the laid back, extremely casual atmosphere, the extensive fish & seafood options, along with innumerable different sauces & preparation options; plus the accompanying fresh veggie & potatoes (or rice) sides, assures customers of a satisfying dinner - albeit not exactly a "fine dining" experience. My lovely wife, who is perpetually on the lookout for "healthy" restaurant options, definitely enjoyed our dinner. We look forward to returning soon, hopefully next time with friends.

Pretty cool supermarket . my school friend lives in the area , so we went grocery shopping , there…read moregoing be tough competition next door there building a Target superstore in the area /literally next door , there have a parking lot for divers as well , if I'm in the New jersey area i personally don't mind coming here to shop for grocery shopping !!!! the sales associate at self-checkout she was very friendly and helpful

Theres a large selection of food whether you like fresh food or prepackaged food you won't be…read moredisappointed. That being said I find the staff unfriendly and unhelpful. If you need assistance with anything you're on your own.