While looking to pick up a few essentials while in Berlin, I decided to come to REWE City mainly…read moredown to it being the closest supermarket to my hotel, which opens late, hence somewhere I could pick up some things to take back to my hotel such as milk and some snacks, with my hotel having a highly expensive and censored mini-bar, you take an item out you pay for it etc. This store is accessed through an escalator or lift, past a fast food chain, inside it is a decent size, it is slightly larger than most corner shops yet it isn't a huge supermarket. The selection was decent, albeit the selection of milk was really poor, they probably had more lactose-free milk and soy milk than regular and the location of them together, I found to be highly confusing, as I don't speak German either, I didn't know what I was buying. There was no staff about and those I did speak to at the till seemed to speak little English, they didn't seem helpful, they seemed a little rude, walking off to do something without saying what, in one case it was getting a bag which was charged at 10 cents, which frustrated me as I had to pay that for a paper bag. The location of this place is okay, the overall selection and size is okay, and the opening hours are good, the selection of some items even main items such as milk are poor and so is service which is a real shame, sadly because of these I feel this store deserves nothing over a two star rating.

This grocery store was suggested by the concierge of our hotel. It was nearby and had a good…read morevariety of products for us to stock up for our five-day stay in Berlin. He suggested this store over others because we wanted to buy a bottle of wine for ourselves, and the concierge said that they had a good selection. He was correct! They had a good variety of price points, and we found wine that ended up suiting our tastes. We were able to purchase bottled water (a variety of sizes to choose from and at good prices), bakery items, and fresh fruit. Most Berliners know to bring their own bag (unlike us), but we bought an inexpensive one which makes for a nice souvenir!

A great place to pick up the essentials! Mr Son, the owner is a very nice person and is always…read morewilling to order something for you if he doesn't have it.

Relatively new Edeka supermarket in the area. You'll pay a little bit more than in other…read moresupermarkets but you actually get good service, friendly workers, a good selection of fresh produce and meat, and a handful of other services too (bakery, haircutter, dry cleaner, ATM). There is a little seating area next to the bakery shop that even has free wifi. Free wifi! In Germany! This MUST be 5 stars.

This is a large grocery store with a great selection of groceries. The store is clean and well…read moreorganized. Staff that we interacted with were professional. Even though the store was very busy, there were enough check put lanes open.

Not quite as big as a neighborhood Walmart but they have a full selection of items. They have fresh…read moreprepared foods and a do-it-yourself salad bar. Pretty much they have everything that you could need as far as a grocery store goes.

2 stars because it really is Meh. I've experienced better…read more While the store itself offers a great variety of fruits and veggies, you're probably better off buying produce at Edeka. However, the deli meats and fresh bread here is good enough for a quick run if you're on the neighborhood. You come here for the cheap goods. And you know what they say? you get what you pay for.

Well let me start by saying if you are heading here it's probably because you want to save a few…read moreEuros. Hey, I am far from one to judge you. Saving money here means you have more to spend at places you actually want to go (see 4 to 5 star Yelp! reviews). The store itself is rather large and has a good mix of products. From questionable fruits and veggies, to less than sexy underwear, it is all there for the ultimate night out in Buch. The prices are on par with typical discount chains, I'd say. The revamped Lila bakery is a definite plus. With that said the quality of the food leaves much to be desired. The vegetables seem to be hit or miss in terms of freshness. On more than one occasion I've come home to realize I purchased moldy fruits and vegetables. The meat department while extensive, makes me seriously reconsider veganism for similar reasons. Right around the yogurt section is where you'll find the foulest of odors. You may want to have the Polizei on speed dial because your nostrils are about to be assaulted. I'm not sure exactly where it is emanating from but I will eat my hat if it's not a cleanliness issue. You've been warned. So yes, it is cheap. And yes, your expectations are likely tempered already. You and your digestive tract can still do better.

Die Frischetheke ist unterirdisch!…read more Die Mitarbeitenden haben null Bock zu arbeiten und unterhalten sich lieber als einen zu bedienen!