Great source for a nice variety of quality foods. Food: 5 stars for their place in a unique niche of grocery markets -not a "big box" store, and not a quick stop corner market. They have a nice variety of quality goods items. We have tried their holiday meal collections and been very pleased with their preplanned Thanksgiving turkey meal, Christmas meals , and Easter lamb meal-their ready-to-cook appetizer to dessert collections, as well as their brunch quiche specials. They make it easy to plan for group get -togethers or small family meals. We also like their deli special where you get 4 delicious light croissants when you buy a pound of their Chicken salad- for 4 tasty lunch sandwiches. Their produce, deli, cheese, and bakery items are well chosen. The meat dearest has good weekly specials. There are also weekly dinner specials with the ingredients gathered -ready for you to cook quickly at home without much meal prep time. They also have small coffee samples for the weekly coffee special-a nice touch as you shop. Personnel: The personnel are friendly and helpful. Even the manager and asst managers go out of their way to make sure you have a good experience. In the past when we have asked for special help, we received it with a smile. Facility -clean, cheerful. Easy to move around. Location: Conveniently located in a popular shopping center -ample parking. read more

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Terrible Prices and Terrible Staff. The meat and other food items are distributed to the same stores nearby. The Fresh Market just up-charges the hell out of them. Same quality prime rib as Krogers cost literally 3x the price. Staff is very rude. 0/10 would not recommend. read more

Their prices are much more than any other store around. One of the cashiers is mean. I have never met a person who goes out of their way to make customers feel unwelcome. That particular cashier needs to work in the back or stock shelves until they realize that customers are not all evil. This person leaves you will the desire not to return because you are too much of inconvenience read more

I decided not to ruin another turkey , so I ordered the Thanksgiving traditional meal! wow! my family and guests said it was the BEST Thanksgiving meal they ever had! Turkey was juicy and tender, stuffing was amazing as were the other sides! win, win- we will order from Fresh Market again!!! It was so easy to order online then we paid the day of pickup!!!! read more

We went in for some desserts, and the baker was incredibly nice, informing us to grab our forks at the register. As we approached, an older woman with black hair hurried away from the register, allowing the bagger to ring us up as if she hadn't noticed us. We requested forks from the bagger, who handed us one(she was friendly), while the woman who had walked off went to fetch the second one we needed. We stood there waiting for her return and then politely asked for another fork to get a snarky attitude that she put two in there. Such a brief encounter, yet it revealed so much animosity in someone's heart. Instead of two forks I got one and a side of disgust won't be back. read more

Never disappointed. Produce and meat dept's are amazing! Lots of bakery items to choose from. Store is clean and friendly staff.

Shopped at Fresh Market for Thanksgiving and was disappointed again. Bought some cookies from the enclosure. They were dry with little taste. Bought an apple pie with lattice top - the crust was too thick and tough. The filling was too sweet , it was too little filling and too much crust. The displays are were inviting and attractive. The prices were outrageous and the quality was disappointing. Everything looks good, but continues to disappoint. Someone, please do some quality control in the baker. read more

Great customer service, staff and selection! Katie & Elena are the BEST!!! Always ready and available to assist with any and every request keep up the great work and selections!!! I've been a loyal customer since this location opened it's doors!!! Jay W. read more

Had a bit of trouble finding an item and went to customer service. A young man named Michael Silva assisted me. He was so polite and helpful. Thank you Michael! read more

We are long time customers and love the changes made at check out and loading the carts. The weekly Tuesday and Thursday specials at the Meat Department are the best! Miss the Salmon salad. I never see it anymore :( read more

Management aside... The overall store isn't bad. I really enjoy all the desserts and deli items they have. Though the last few have been oddly bad. Terriyaki sauce with dumplings is kinda hilarious in a bad way. The artichoke dip spread on the veggie sandwiches is more cheese than anything. My bad, it looked like a pesto. The broccoli salad is really nice though, and so are some of the wraps. Love the cookies and pies as well. The bakery really seems to be in order too. There are a lot of cool items here. Some fairly rare and inaccessible unless using the Internet. Prices can, however, be outrageous in some avenues though. I'd really only stop here for specialty items. It's more glitz than anything for grocery stores. I believe someone else mentioned it lacks substance and I'd have to agree. If you're looking for snack choices this might be the place. There is an exorbitant amount of candy and chocolate. As for management, they semi-boarder psycho. I really wish I was joking. I shouldn't be scared to walk through check out. These guys are a mess. Food wise... not bad at all. Not deducting stars for management.** read more

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This place is awesome! Just went there for my first time, and it is pretty much a smaller version of whole foods. The workers were so friendly and helpful. They had the best samples too. I tried salmon carbonara pasta and salmon stir fry. I don't even like salmon and it was delicious. The amount of gourmet candy they had was insane. So going back there to get some when I have a sweet tooth. And the bakery looked amazing. Basically, my entire shopping experience was incredible. Shop here! read more

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Nice alternative and some unique items you won't find in the big box groceries. Love the chicken salad as an easy staple for a quick lunch.

I have shopped here almost weekly for the past year and I would normally give the store 5 stars because their meat and produce departments are incredibly fresh and they have a great selection of bakery and organic items. However, (and that is a big HOWEVER for me because I love cheese) their cheese department has been lacking in freshness. Three times I've found cheese I purchased to be sour and once I saw cheese displayed that was weeks past it's labeled expiration. I brought this to management's attention today and they've assured me the issue will be addressed and were very friendly and apologetic issuing me a refund quickly. **Update: I have since visited this location at least a dozen times and am happy to say I have not seen any cheese past it's expiration date. I also notice one of the refrigerated display cases has been removed (maybe that was the problem?) Good job rectifying the issue! Changing my review to 5 Stars. read more

The Fresh Market in Bradenton, Florida is spectacular. A bit pricey, but what they carry is unique. I go there for a splurge. It's like taking a vacation!! read more

I have to give Fresh Market 5 stars, because I am now addicted to their Peppermint Creme coffee. Staff seems very good (UGA music students and other interesting people). Coffee and freshly baked goods have lived up to expectations, and the meat selections look awesome. Prepared foods seem to be a strength, and if you are in the market for candies, nuts, or trail mix, they have barrels of such goodies ready to be scooped into bags. Classical music reigns in the store, which is a nice change of pace. Oh, did I mention... there are lots of expensive foods at this store? Yes, there are, but you can find affordable items if you try. :) Good for special occasions! read more

Awesome store and a welcome addition to Athens. The deli bar is the best in town.

This has to be the best grocery in the Athens area. The fresh vegetables are outstanding. You can't buy things like papaya like that anywhere in town. The bakery is sinful. Just try the blackberry or the wild berry pie. If you are on a diet stay away from the pastry and cake display. Granted it costs a little more but it's well worth it. There is actually people working there that have a smile on their face and are friendly. Isn't that a novel change. Just so you don't have to be looking all over the Alps shopping center they're right next to the post office. read more

This place has a great selection but I feel as if their prices are too high in comparison to the "green" products at Kroger right across the street. The same products shouldn't be consistently at a $2-$3 difference. Also, some times too much stuff is overwhelming and may lead to less business than anticipated. I find myself lost sometimes and the amount of choices causes me to leave without purchasing anything. However, the fresh food is amazing and I can't fault the business for that. read more

Everything in this place LOOKS amazing. However, almost everything that I've personally bought has been annoyingly flavorless. Beautiful produce.... flavorless. Lovely deserts... flavorless... Expensive bacon... flavorless... Chicken pot pie (from the deli)... flavorless. I've learned that the prepackaged foods and the olive bar are the only things in this place worth actually buying. Unless you just want some food that is all look over substance; like for a decorative plate or something. read more

This is my favorite grocery store--not cheap, but they have a terrific selection of fresh meats and fish, and some other goodies too. Some of their stuff is a good deal, but other items are quite cheap. read more

My hubby is in Athens Regional and wanted ice cream and candy which had to be sugar free. Not knowing the area or looking around what should have been my destination to Kroger, I ended up here. I loved it. Was greeted and helped like I was a regular, I love it!! I hope they come to my neck of the woods. I used my recyclable bag, the casher rang me up, brought it to my car, it is a smaller store, but I really, really liked it. They don't carry heath and beauty/baby. read more

Fresh market does not live up to the hype of quality service or products. While they have more variety than traditional grocery stores, I have consistently been disappointed after going there. A check out lady screamed at me in the store after calling me in from the parking lot mistakenly. She let the lady at her register leave without her groceries without paying. After I told her multiple times it wasn't me, the bag boy pointed out to her that I had a receipt. I had to ask her to stop yelling at me. she then apologized because this happens to her a lot and it seems to be only younger women. Thanks for the stereotyping. And, maybe look at your job skills: it only happens because you are doing something to reinforce it. I have also had a horrible time with the bakery. I bought packaged cookies and they were not all the kind on the package label. I once bout a cake there only to find that it was frozen when I got home. It's a little overpriced, and much of the things they sell can be found at Trader Joes. I only go there now hard to find items. read more

I love this place. I can't get all my shopping done here because it either doesn't have it or I can get the same thing at Kroger for either cheaper or same price but earn credit towards gas. That aside, there's always something interesting to buy and I always come out with more than I intended. It's always worth popping in when I'm in the area. The staff is always nice and I've never seen a rude/inconsiderate customer, so at least it attracts a good crowd. read more

Every single time I come here, the management is just fabulous!!!! They absolutely go out of their way to help you with whatever you need!!!!! read more

Not a store I would shop. Prices are high. Staff follows you around the store watching to see if you are going to steal something.

I love Fresh Market. Like that its small and close to where i live. Fresh produce beautiful bake goods great salads to go and they also have cold brew coffees that I like from Asheville. I go at least once a week. read more

The shop is beautiful and has a decent chocolate selection. Only downside is the number of casher is limited. In terms of the interior, it's the best grocery in Athens. read more

The service here is always wonderful, but today they were particularly nice. The manager kindly donated groceries to a homeless young man a few blocks away from the store. Great people! read more

I've been in this store 4 or 5 times now since they opened this fall and every time there's been a pricing issue. They have all these baskets of foods they are highlighting in some way, like yogurt-covered pretzels, and either there will be no price on any of the items in that basket and no price flag on the basket itself, and you can't find the item elsewhere in the store to find the price, or all the bags in there are the same weight and price and you can't find that item in the serve-yourself bins in order to get, say, $2 worth instead of the $8 bags they've selected you. It's not like you can rip open the bag and weigh out what you want and reprice it. There's also a lack of staff to assist and when I've said something to a cashier about the lack of prices on things I wanted to buy, they say, "No, all the items have prices on them." Not so. The cashiers all seem to have some kind of problem communicating with customers. I picked up some "2 for $5" kale and it rang up at $2.99. I asked if it wasn't two for five. She looked blankly at me. I said, "It's supposed to be 2 for $5." She said, "Yeah, $2.99." I said, "Two for 5 would be $2.50." She said, "Where are you seeing two for five?" I said, "On the shelf, where I picked up the kale," pointing at the shelves in produce. She looked resigned and knocked a dollar off the price, then had to get a manager for an override and that took a while. No apology or price check in case I somehow picked up the wrong kale (I only saw one kind on the shelf), just resignation. There is also a lack of checkers when I've been in. I've had them miss items in my basket, and weigh things that didn't need weighing along with produce that did need weighing and when I asked about it was waved off and after I'd paid she then explained that it was a flat price item. It's like they don't care, they're just ringing you up. I like that I can get specialty items here like imported French salted butter that I can't get anywhere else, but it's really not worth the trouble on most other items. It's all attractively presented displays (seems like about 1/4 of the store is candy and seasonal fluff), but there's not much substance behind it. The Publix is a much better store with very responsive and attentive management. read more