At the literal center of Farmingdale, you will find a grand parking lot that brings you to the…read moregrocery store that defines this small town. Brand: 4/5 Shop n Bag is the small grocery store at the center of Farmingdale that is within the Foodtown brand. From the sign to the interior, the Foodtown brand has the standard grocery store appearance with the large, easy-to-understand font and discernible color contrast. Shop n Bag brings itself up to speed with technology with their digital food advertisements on the glass wall in the front. I give the Brand score four stars, because the distinction can prove confusing to anyone unfamiliar with Farmingdale. Website: 5/5 Despite the confusion of the brand, the website does function well, with menus that lead you to either the available items or the weekly circular. You do need to specify your Foodtown's specific location if you wish to peruse the item selections of that particular Foodtown brand. Ambiance: 5/5 I do not engage in hyperbole when I say that the ambiance of Shop n Bag saved me. There is just something about the white tiles, the cool interior, the classic rock playing over the radio, and the down-to-earth humdrum of the establishment that always brings a sense of tranquility to me. There is enough space between each aisle, and plenty of space at the deli. There were plenty of sections for fresh fruits and vegetables, along with the meats in the refrigerator aisle. The clearance rack always has new products available, and is situated within the same aisle, ensuring that the cool, dry environment makes sure that the products last a lot longer. The overall food selection I would describe as resembling traditional chain food-stores in a miniature scale. Service: 5/5 The staff in the deli readily accepted my order without any issues. Wait Time: 5/5 Throughout the duration of the wait time, the meat and cheese sliced for a major part. I will say that for a Saturday, the sandwich came quickly without any serious interruptions. Food: 5/5 I ordered the New Jersey Devil Sandwich, which consists of ham, provolone, balsamic vinegar, and sweet peppers. I have to say that just like any other Jersey-based dishes, they have a hearty presentation and the right amount of tangy flavor. Indeed, the balsamic vinegar and sweet peppers bring a tangy flavor to the packed meats, despite having no prior familiarity with them. The ingredients came out fresh without any dryness or sogginess. The fresh bread retained its form throughout the time I ate it. Worth The Money?: 4/5 The food that Shop n Bag offers reflects clearly the ones available on the website with every specific search. The food also reflects the brand of the shop, and New Jersey as a whole, as the New Jersey Devil Sandwich does. Indeed, such a devilish treat encapsulates New Jersey between two slices of bread. The peruse within the store, looking at the food, can make the ambiance worth it. The staff know how to make their sandwiches, and the wait time matched the finished sandwich perfectly. The ambiance reflects the Foodtown brand perfectly, since the small town grocery store matches the Foodtown motto of "Locally Owned, Family Operated," from the aesthetics to the website itself. The employees match the ambiance with the down-to-earth demeanor. I also found the wait time tolerable within the ambiance of the store. Since it is a grocery store, I would consider this establishment my first choice for any food I need, ranging from ingredients to sandwiches; though I would not be too sure about shopping for the monthly pantry. Mostly, I would consider the price worth it. Rating: 5/5 Stars I find Shop n Bag to be a decent grocery store to go to, especially if you wish to support smaller, localized businesses. Recommend To... If you need a handful of things in town but do not want to negotiate through traffic to a Shoprite.

Very friendly help. You don't have to walk a mile to do all your shopping. Great deli and meat…read moreselection.

I used ShopRite of Freehold for my wedding flowers and was very disappointed. I worked with a…read moredifferent florist that left the store. One day before my pick up, I was called by a different florist and they had my order incorrect. When I picked up my order, my bouqet looked nothing like what was discussed, they ordered the wrong amount of eculyptus, and were very unprofessional about the entire order. I was honestly shocked when this all happened, paid, and went home crying. I would not recommend this location to anyone and wish I could go back in time and use someone else.

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP SHOPRITE Rt #9 & South St in Freehold…read moreTownship, NJ 07728 Clean, neat, sanitary, hygienic, fully stocked store & always replenishing their stock, plus have very courteous, friendly & helpful competent efficient staff.

Great prices , selection were huge. great place for fresh fruit and bread service was fast teller…read morewas nice. Like any farmers market a little cold on inside

While visiting a friend in town, I stopped by here to grab some groceries to bring home. Prices are…read morevery reasonable and produces are super fresh. A bunch of asparagus spears were only $1.00! I got enough produce for two weeks and it cost me about $30. Quality is as fresh as it gets!

I'm so glad to have this shiny, new Trader Joe's closer to where I live. The store is always clean…read moreand the staff are always very nice and friendly. On multiple occasions, I've been greeted by staff upon entering the store. As with most Trader Joe's stores, it is a small grocery store, but there is always some treasure to be discovered. As much as I've tried to deny it, it has been a place to get some essentials and convenience items at a pretty good price. They always come out with some unique, seasonal items and I'm typically upset when they are sold out for the season. However, that's the fun of going to Trader Joe's! If you've read my previous reviews of other Trader Joe's stores, I usually have some sort of complaint about the parking lot. You can't tell me that Trader Joe's doesn't pick the worst section of the parking lot to place their stores. With that being said, the parking lot at this particular Trader Joe's is actually somewhat okay. It is at the end of a strip mall/shopping center, so it's on a corner, but not terrible. Just be sure to pay attention to the signs saying you can't turn in certain directions.

My Mini-Me has been on a Trader Joe's Soup Dumpling kick for about 3 months now, the chicken (red-…read morebox) to be specific. So this past week, we ran out --my goodness this is a disaster of epic proportions, because when you like something,you like something and I had no idea how serious this was. Yes she buys her own and yes I contribute the restock of said dumplings. But ya know... So I just drove to Brick, because I had to shop for my MIL, nope. no dumplings. So I said okay Freehold-- uhh no dumplings. So now I am in a bit of a panic, I drive to Shrewsbury, since I have a Dr's appt I'll stop here, they had one box- now I am really beginning worry- is this a seasonal item? did they discontinue it? So I ask one of the TJ awesome staff if they have any and they said no, But to call Middletown, so I have yet another Dr's appt close by, I call, and low and behold they have plenty... Mom saves the lunch crises once again. NOW, if you have not had these dumplings, you need to buy them, 6 cute little light, airy dumplings that you can steam them in the packaging in your microwave OR in steamer, but MINI-Me takes these to work and pops them in the micro, adds soy sauce, and chili crisp and she is happy. I bought the vegetable and pork, I prefer the pork and chicken flavored dumplings. They are absolutely easy to cook, work in a pinch and are very filling for lunch and they break up the old sandwich / salad crisis, just grab it out of your freezer and take to work. I recommend you give these a try! Huge round of applause to the staff at this TJ store, thank you for being so well stocked.

Very nice selection of produce and cooked foods . The chefs there know how to make veggies and…read moresalads . Very nice store and deli is good too . You can get vegetables on sale as well instead of them throwing them out they lower the price . I always get my specialty items here .

Very convenient and they have some of the things I'd normally have to go to a specialty store to…read moreget.

Always a pleasure to shop there. Winter, spring, summer, fall or holidays you can always count on…read morethe Pathway Market to quickly pick up a few things. Great shopping!

My husband and I visited the Pathway Market everyday while staying in Ocean Grove. This is a…read morewonderful family owned and operated business. They have a tremendous deli offering sandwiches and more. We would routinely visit in the morning and grab bottled water and snacks to take to the beach. Terrific and friendly service and clean store.

Nice addition to the downtown Highlands area. Terrific fresh juices, with many to choose from…read more Not inexpensive, but quality usually isn't. Big selection of gourmet shop type things, cheeses, salumi, that sort of thing. Some fruit and vegetables too.

Great addition to highlands. Bell and Evans chicken, fresh produce, delicious cheese selection…read more Price point is set as a gourmet grocer. I would rather pay these prices then go to foodtown. Looking forward to seeing what additions they add in the future.

This has to be one of the best ShopRite I have come across in Central Jersey. This location is far…read moresuperior to the old location, and the shelves and stock are always magnificently maintained. They do not carry fresh Asian vegetables, sadly, but they do have an International aisle that carries some, and the main focus was on Mexican spices and tortillas, etc. The butcher section is one of my favorites. I was looking for pork belly and did not feel like going all the way to Edison, NJ. I saw their pork belly beautifully cut, but it was not as thick as I would like. I saw the sign indicating I could ring and speak to the butcher. After briefly asking, he cut it to the perfect thickness, and I will be able to make my sticky braised pork belly. They also carry a vast array of spices, so I was able to obtain my Five Spice here. Before I forget, they have an amazing cheese section. Some are precut, and there is a person at the counter who can cut you a fresh cheese wedge for charcuterie. Overall, a great experience at the local grocery store.

The new Shoprite in Old Bridge is great, much better than the old location. This location is open…read more24/7. The store is always clean, well stocked, and the staff are helpful. The variety of foods is a great selection. I think they could improve their health food section with more options, I have better luck in the Aberdeen store with a good selection of health foods. The cooked food is all excellent and lots of options. We also love the fresh coffee beans, it smells so good in this section of the store. We switched our Pharmacy to this Shoprite as well, and the Pharmacist, Shefali Patel, is the best Pharmacist we have ever worked with. She goes out of her way to help every patient and definitely prioritizes her customers and their needs. She is an exceptional provider.