3.5 stars. Solid but basic. A decent grocery store for the neighbourhood.
I find Longo's the consistent decent smaller grocery store that is buried in a neighbourhood. This one is no different and has a fairly easy parking lot to get in and out of. It's been a while since I stepped into a Longo's. My past experiences have been very good with lot of unique little curated items that go beyond your Food Basics and No Frills. This spot is well maintained, clean, with many staff keeping everything in order.
As for the produce themselves, I felt they do have better items than a No Frills or Food Basics. Nothing is wilted, mushy, or looking damaged here. The only concern I had was that the offering felt very standard. If you were looking for something a little more special... you wouldnt be able to find it here or if you did find it, you wouldnt purchase a small amount as they packaged them in larger containers. So mushrooms... your basic white, brown, and portabello is only available but if you want a nicer oyster, you'd need to buy a whole box. Same for peppers. Overall, I do feel the quality is better so its definitely a step up from most spots. The butcher area was smaller than other spots but everything looked fresh.
As for the prices, I felt they're a touch more expensive but if it's to maintain better quality, I could understand it. They do have things on sale but sometimes the $0.50 off a $10 item seems a bit silly. It's not a value spot but it's acceptable. Service at the cashier was nice and pleasant. They had at least 4 spots open so there wasn't a crazy line up here.
Overall, I wouldn't purposely drive out to here for my groceries but if I was desperate for the basics, it would work in a pinch. read more