I love costco, ive had a membership in 4 different states and i think it is completely worth it and…read morei save a lot of money with it. That being said theres a few things that are uniquely and insanely annoying about every location. #1 there isnt a good boxing station. I do like that they use boxes, it makes a lot of sense, however theres not a good place to accomplish the task of putting everything into a box. So youre using like the picnic eating tables or an empty register to do it and youre always in the way. #2 the location of the bathroom is so insanely frustrating. It is ALWAYS beyond the checkout and with no clear path to/from it. So if you have to use the restroom before checkout it is such a process and so inefficient because youre having to go through the open checkout aisles. #3 no aisle labels + the location of where things are and what they carry is constantly changing. They have an amazing selection but it is not consistent at all. #4 the location of the carts is on the other side of where you come in, so the traffic leaving the out doors is always clashing with the traffic arriving to the in doors. They should put the bulk of carts on the side of the in door. Otherwise i love Costco, but these are systematic things that just make no sense that to me would be pretty simple to fix when they open new stores but the issues are always the same.

Getting a Costco in Maine has been an entirely new ballgame for us. Financially, I don't know if…read moreshopping here saves us any money because we buy literally everything we never knew we always needed (appliances, housewares, dog toys, clothing, snacks, outdoor games, electronics, gift cards, travel, and the list goes on). But, for the things we buy that are on our list, it's always a great deal. Favorite Costco (Kirkland) items: frozen chicken chunks and paper towels. I'm a Bounty girl but these paper towels are on another level. To review the specific warehouse: *it's insanely busy all the time, just as other warehouses we've been to *despite the busy-ness, it still feels clean and organized (not organized as in it makes sense because nothing about the layout makes sense) *people are vultures for the free samples. If you want to actually try something, get in line early *they move their stock around frequently. You can't look in the same place 2 weeks in a row because it likely moved *every employee we've encountered has been super friendly and helpful *not only do we get our dog meds at a massive discount but the pharmacist is so friendly! I am definitely a Costco junkie ;) Costco itself gets a 10/10.

Amazing deli in Italian products wonderful wine selection. The bakery makes the most amazing breads…read moreand pizzas and sandwiches.

From the owner: Your restaurant can't run smoothly if you're constantly running out of supplies. To ensure your…read morekitchen is always fully stocked, get in touch with Micucci Wholesale Foods. We're a trusted wholesale food distributer in Portland, ME. Micucci Wholesale Foods has been serving the area for more than 50 years. We offer American, Italian and international food supplies, so you have access to the products you need. We know it can be difficult to pull yourself away from your restaurant to pick up supplies. That's why we offer restaurant food delivery in Portland, ME.

Visited Sam's with a friend that has a membership. (Thanks Molly!). I do like a few of their items…read moreand love the Members Mark products, however, they seem a little pricier than another big box (BJ's where I have a membership). With that said, the site is clean and checkout quick. Good stuff!

Sam's much easier to manage than Costco prices seem to be the same their snack bar is very limitedread more

FOOD They have a wide variety of fresh seafood, with salmon…read moreand uni being among their most popular options. We personally had these two, and they were incredibly light and fresh. We also got a side of rice and seaweed, but you can bring your own as well. Complimentary soy sauce, wasabi, microwaves to heat the rice, and more are available on the second floor lunch rooms. DRINKS They have complimentary green tea/barley tea available on the second floor in the lunchrooms. They also have drinks for purchase. SERVICE The staff are kind and friendly! They have the menus in both English and Japanese. PARKING Ample parking is available in the lots nearby. Most cost by the hour. BATHROOMS Several bathrooms (Japanese-style with bidets!) are available on the second floor by the lunch rooms and down the hall.

This place is truly an experience. The first thing you'll notice is the fishy smell when you walk…read morealong the dock, but don't let that discourage you. It eventually dissipates once you get inside and further on the dock. There was plenty of signage, so it was easy to find where to go. The seafood is incredibly fresh and offered at amazing prices. You place your order downstairs, then head upstairs to a simple break room-style dining area to enjoy your meal. It's completely self-service, but I actually loved the concept. Guests bus their own tables, wash their dishes, and help keep the space clean, which adds to the unique charm. They also provide complimentary tea and water, and there are microwaves available if you want to warm up your rice. If you're looking for a no-frills spot with fresh seafood and great value, this is definitely worth the visit.

Woah woah woah. Besides this being a charming, authentic Italian grocery store, it has some of the…read morebest pizza I've ever had. I was searching for a slice this afternoon and immediately knew my target when I saw a photo of the pillowy Sicilian pizza here. It was even better than it looked, and it looked great. The crust tastes like a fresh baked focaccia, the sauce has a lush flavor (the sauce was the star of the pizza if I had to choose), and the cheese was a substantial herb-topped layer without being heavy. It's also approximately 9 for a large "slab" that could easily be split for lunch. This is also some of the only pizza I've ever had that is similar to the Sicilian slices I had growing up in Cambridge and going to Armando's (for any Bostonians that may know!) so it had a nostalgic element for me. Must hit place for very memorable pizza.

I've been to Micucci dozens of times, but today I'm actually here because we just tried their pizza…read more(it's usually sold out by the time we get there!), and wow wow wowww. I'm drooling just thinking about it all over again. It was like taking a bite out of a fluffy cloud. One slice (a little under $10) is big enough to feed two hungry folks, or three if you're not that hungry. Other than the pizza, I'll take this opportunity to express my love and appreciation for Micucci. This Italian grocery store is as mom-and-pop as it gets, and the vibes, products, and prices show it! Their selection is so impressive; everything from oils to pasta to wines, and even a deli with all the best cheeses and meats (best guanciale in town!!!). I just love this place!

Been going here a while for more professional grade products for my home and have been mostly…read moresatisfied and picked up quite a few products over the past year. That being said, I recently bought a couple containers that didn't end up working for my space and returned them the next day after using them for storing grains. The return was refused because of that and they were deemed unsellable despite the condition of the product being unchanged. On Independent Restaurant Supply's website they claim a 20% restocking fee on merchandise returns as their policy but seem to leave out any other clarification on their strict return policy in-store or on the website. Word of warning to future buyers to be 100% sure about your purchase before buying here as you will most likely be stuck with it if it's in any way used and according to their policy if it's untouched you'll still only get that 80% return

Amazing selection and prices- there are shopping carts for the ladies and an easy chair in the side…read moreroom for the old man to rest his wallet.