Lidl is a new grocery shopping stop for me. Since the Paramus location opening last month, I've…read morebeen hitting up Lidl on Rt. 17 a couple of times already. I am a Lidl fan now. I like the German pretzels from the bakery section. Lidl also has a variety of tasty and affordable Indian frozen dinners. My husband is a big fan of having a few of these in our freezer at home as backups for very busy work nights when we don't have time to cook. I like some of their home brand snacks. The self-check out area has about 6 or so stations, so I haven't ever been on a line really. There are also register aisles, but I've really just seen staff at the self-check out area. There's ample parking in the shopping plaza where the Paramus location is situated. I will get a cart from one of the outside pens and push it to the store. If you have little ones, there are also mini Lidl carts that they can push around along with you - very cute!

Lidl is comparable to TJ and Aldi in price and product.I don't like shopping in TJ and Aldi because…read morethey are always crowded and alot of the time, they are out of the items I want. I like this Lidl because it is well stocked the majority of the time and their customer service is always good. And there's always parking. I shop here mainly for fresh fruits and veggies, chicken and fish, nuts and Alkaline water. I've tried some of their brand items and they are ok. Lidl consistently carries some name brand items like Goya, Ocean Spray, Poland Spring and others, which I like. Lidl sells freshly baked croissants for $.49. If you can get your hands on them, they are delish. Overall, this is one of my go to markets to shop.

I like that it's conveniently located, you can get in and out, it's never crowded, nice meat…read moreselection. Prices are a little high. Someone described it as a suburban version of a Bodega. That's pretty accurate. The workers don't look happy, but they are busy. There's usually 2 cashiers up front. The younger lady that looks to be in her 30's will at least speak. The other cashier looks like a sweet old grandma, but is surprisingly rude. In my experience, she doesn't speak when I say hi, I'll ask for a bag and she'll place it on the belt instead of my outstretched hand, she doesn't say thank you. At first I thought maybe she's just tired and having a bad day. Nope. Been in the store several times since and noticed grandma picks and choose who she's going to bless with a little customer service! I've seen her smile and talk up some, while stone face ignoring others. Even if grandma is a little crotchety at times, I am glad to see she's still out here being active and working.

I hate food shopping. Now, my definition of food shopping is probably different from yours. Since I…read moreeat out most of my meals (thank you, Yelp), my grocery needs are fairly limited. Just the basics: milk, yogurt, honey, fruit and that's about it. Since the whole large chain supermarket thing annoys the crap out of me, I search for solutions. Convenience stores are fine but if you're looking for produce, they're not going to cut it. So those times when I need to stock up without really stocking up, I hit up Kilroy's. They are a small but well stocked mini supermarket that also sells booze. Their prices are.....Well, I don't really know because it's the only place I ever shop. I assume that they're higher than say, Shop Rite but I'm not sure and for me, convenience is number 1. Parking is easy and they are never, ever crowded. Worth mentioning is that if you're looking for a deli counter or elaborate prepared foods, look elsewhere; Maywood Market for example. If you need variety and like to pick and choose amongst multiple brands and sizes, again, not your best choice. But if you need to get the basics, they really can't be beat. My go to place because I really go to no place else.

Great store for your kosher needs! It's a small store, but has a great selection…read more For people who don't keep kosher but are lactose intolerant: you can find many PARVE items (foods that don't contain meat or dairy - but might contain fish or eggs, so not all parve items are vegan). Helpful staff for any questions about any item in the store. When you spend at least $100 in one shopping trip, you get an extra copy of your receipt to participate in a drawing for free groceries. I've won, so it does work!!!

Food Showcase has recently been renovated and looks amazing! Organized well. It is a fully stocked…read moresmall community Kosher grocery store. Many handmade hot pitas every morning. Also Kosher flat breads and other baked items from bakeries in Brooklyn delivered daily. Lots of different vegan and vegetarian "meats" and items in frozen area. On location freshly made various flavors of hummus, egg salad, tuna salad. Fresh vegetables and fruits. Complete line of Kosher candies and chocolate mostly imported from Israel. This store has completely changed inside, clean and easier to navigate than before. It's a wonderful find.

PROS: Staff is friendly, food is fresh, prices are unbeatable, selection is large, tables outside…read morefor you to sit and eat at, parking lot, and hours are good CONS: The parking lot is hard to drive through since it's too small and the bathroom was disgusting OVERALL: I still highly recommend coming here since the food and service are great.

Maywood's Market Such a variety of cheese !!!!!…read moreNicely organized too. A bit better than Jerry's I think. Cheese selection is reasonably priced but other grocery seems tad bit pricier than Whole Foods. If you are aiming for a nice charcuterie, this is the place !!! The ready made corner is also diverse with lamb shank, lasagna, baby back ribs along with other veggies

Wow, what a fun time! If you've never been to a Stew Leonard's (like me), check it out when you…read morehave a spare hour or so. Preferably, if you like lobster, go when they offer their $15.99 lobster rolls!!! Stew Leonard's felt like a cross between a Fairway and the It's a Small World ride, all while you're funneled through the store IKEA-style. Farm fresh produce, the smell of amazing donuts when you first walk in... literally made before your eyes, then endless aisles of food, prepared foods, unique products (like the cannoli chipwich--cream pressed between two chocolate chip cookies), meat, seafood, breads, olive oils, cheeses, soft serve ice cream, those lobster rolls and too much to even mention. Then there's the animatronics throughout (hence the Small World reference). Bears, chickens, cows, avocados, dogs... The first one is cute, and then they get bigger and more extravagant throughout the store. Some are continuously in action while others activate with the press of a button. Great fun for kids! Very cute... Near checkout, you'll see a station that has soft serve ice cream with 6-8 flavors that are all excellent! Prices are quite reasonable too. About those lobster rolls: Cold prepared (mayo-style) lobster rolls are available in the store all the time. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons, you can get the hot buttery lobster rolls prepared fresh outside for $15.99! Amazing price and a wonderful portion. For an additional $4, you can get a 3-ounce tail added to the top. I advise against this. While the price for that tail is reasonable, we all found our tails to be dry and not as sweet and juicy as the bulk lobster meat added to the main roll. They douse these things with tons of butter and garlic butter, which you can control, but it's all so delicious. Fantastic place to visit for fresh goods, that soft serve ice cream, lobster rolls and, by the way... the center of the store is a giant liquor, beer and wine section! I'll most certainly be back!

Stew Leonard's (Located in Paramus Park Mall)…read more700 Paramus Park Paramus, NJ 07652 Cookie Milk Butter Cone Let's explore a couple of the viral items from this supermarket located in the Paramus Park Mall. Cookie Milk: This dairy product is served in a recycled glass bottle. It has an appearance identical to milk, but its aroma is similar to sugar cookies. It basically tastes like cookies combined with milk. This is an unbelievably phenomenal drink. A minute critique is a nutrition label and the capacity is not provided. A bigger issue is you won't find it on the shelves because it is a seasonal item. Butter Cone: The soft serve vanilla ice cream is dipped in dairy fresh butter and sprinkled with sea salt. Originally, I was skeptical about combining a breakfast topping with ice cream. As soon as I explored this creation, it was love at first bite. It had a sweet, salty and buttery texture. And it's available every day of the year. While you are in the supermarket, be sure to explore the lively animations. Throughout the aisles, you will be greeted by flying cows, a variety of fruits and vegetables, a cheesewheel snowman, and the one bite pizza guy. Disney characters will perform on horizontal bars. and animatronics are giving a live performance on instruments. In addition to exploring great food, I also had a memorable experience admiring the scenery. #stewleonards #stewleonardsnj #cookiemilk #holidaymilk #buttercone #onebitepizzaguy #daveportnoy #animatronics #animatronicsatstewleonards

great Sarvice great price great liquor collection wine collection, new renovated countersread more

Be careful! The new ownership obviously shuts off the coolers at night, at least in the small…read moreproduce area. Bought a bag of carrots which were all rotted on the inside. Are they closing down the other refrigerated areas, too? Not the good 'ol Wolfson - which is fine, but not if they play games with the food!

You must experience this place! You name it, they have it. Great prices even though tarriffs have…read moreinflated many imported items.

Farmers market located in Paterson…read more The parking is an adventure. There is a lot of it but it was a traffic jam. Be prepared for that. They had a lot of selections in the market. Plenty of fruits and vegetables, a butcher, deli, frozen foods, and more. No shortage of options. My complaint here is the crowd. It's nuts in there. Got pushed and shoved a few times and you feel rushed. If only this place was larger with more room for people and carts.

In the Fair Lawn area, there aren't really many options for authentic Russian food and groceries…read more This is it. The selection here is surprisingly good considering the size of the place. The staff here can be a bit slow to help as well, depending on how busy the store is. Bottom line, this place fits the bill if you're looking for authentic Russian food and groceries in the area.

This has a nice selection of Russian and other Eastern European food items. We bought some of their…read moreprepared foods like Hungarian beef goulash, cabbage rolls stuffed with chicken and rice, as well as lamb and beef pierogis. They have nice cakes, chocolates, ice cream, smoked fish, all kinds of sausages and cheese, roast pork, chicken shish kabobs, fruit juices, teas etc. The prices are fair too. My kid and I found the beef goulash and the lamb and beef pierogis/meat pies very delicious. The cabbage rolls were so-so.