I recently moved to Columbus from the west coast, and was massively disappointed that my usual grocers did not have stores in Georgia's second largest city. I tried the large chains in the area, and would not return to either. The Fresh Market has consistently amazing customer service. Employees are friendly and helpful. Small though it is, they have Columbus' best selection of gluten free, dairy free items, and a decent selection of organics. I do wish the produce section had a little more variety, but that seems to be a regional thing, as I notice that all produce sections here in the south have a smaller variety than what I am accustomed to. My only complaint is that they recently stopped carrying Revive kombucha, replacing it with Kevita. This makes me sad, as The Fresh Market was the only place within 100 miles that I could get mocha java coffee kombucha! read more

Not planning ahead, I was relieved to come here while they were open on Easter Sunday since most establishments were closed. I was able to get everything I needed but did have to pay more than I prefer since some items only had the organic versions. Staff were so friendly and there was a lot to look through. Would come again. read more

Ashley the cashier is amazing. Awesome customer service and assisted us some items This store is like a Whole Foods or Trader Joe's has a great selection of everything. Decent bakery and deli. Some of their store generic brand items are not that bad either read more

Found products not found at usual grocery stores. Better value for the dollar. I stop by at least twice a week. I give this store a 5 star rating. read more

I really enjoyed seeing what was available. The fresh food I took home was yummy. I certainly will be returning.

Feels a little like Whole Foods, but smaller, a little like Traders Joes and Sprouts. The items are a little more expensive, but they carry nicer items that I haven't found at the other grocery stores. I finally found organic fruit here!!! Okay, what I really want to rave about are their meals to take home to cook. They are more gourmet - for example nice steaks with marsala sauce and gnocchi and asparagus. I think they switch things up every week. It was enough to feed our family of 3 (I do have 2 big guys to feed), but I think would definitely feed a family of 2 adults and 2 kids. read more

Found what I was looking for even though the variety is not as vast as some markets. Always get fresh bread.

I live near Whole Foods stores, and was hoping to find something comparable to that, when we visited Georgia. This market surpassed my expectations!!! Everything I bought there (they sell many local items too) was amazing and tasty and something I "wrote home about". We were in an Air BnB both our week-long visits out there and I visited this store often!!!!! I'm not kidding - don't miss this place if you're looking to buy some amazing food and/or specialty items. read more

Fresh-excellent most of time, good bakery & ready to eat, Cole slaw, potato salad & other things Breads fresh fruits too.all types read more

Nathan Naputi in the meat department went above and beyond to help me with my needs today and showed excellent customer service. His actions solidified why I love going to Fresh Market. Their meat selection is suburb along with extremely fresh without all the preservatives. The fresh fruit is also amazing. Fresh Market is one of my favorite supermarkets. read more

I like going here if I need fancy cheese or coffee, but the service at the deli department sucks (super slow), and there are almost never enough cashiers open for the amount of customers in the store. I tried placing an order for sides for thanksgiving, and not only were they out of one of the sides I had placed an order for, the ham on my order (that I had written proof of reserving) wasn't reserved for me. I ended up getting a 2nd turkey from there, but the packaging was awful and I got raw turkey juice all over my hands. Plus, there was a dead bug that I found while butchering the turkey. I guess that's what you get with "organic" turkey ‍ I like their products and the people at the meat counter are usually helpful, but the deli department and pre-ordered holiday meal service was garbage. Massively disappointed. :( read more

The Fresh Market - Grocery Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

Always good & always fresh. Oh yeah.....always expensive . Can count on high quality hard to find products. Never a disappointment for quality. read more

Awesome market!! Great daily specials. Meat market is incredible under new management. We love come here and just browsing! Wonderful selections. My "go to place" when I have a few extra minutes in my day!! Meat market will work with you to customize the offerings from the market!! read more

I like the store, it's got a lot of higher end boutique brands and it looks like their meats section is very fresh but I've been to better and it makes me miss Trader Joe's and even Whole Foods all the more. Yes, I would gladly want 'Whole Paycheck' over Fresh Market. I can sum it up in two words: House Brands I walked around the store mostly just to browse but also to see if they had any chicken sausage like TJ's has. Trader Joe's has their own brand of sausages, full cooked, naturally casing, variety of flavors and really cheap. They didn't, all their meats were behind the meat counter, and while I can appreciate the fresh vibe they put out, sometimes I'm in the mood and often just plain in need of something relatively healthy, quick to prepare and not too hard on the wallet. I don't think I saw one in house brand product there and when it comes to stores like this it really makes a lot of difference, if I think I can get a similar quality food for slightly cheaper then I'll go for it but if everything is really expensive and there's not cheaper alternative I will just leave, which is exactly what I did. When the time comes for me to get a tarragon infused chicken sausage I will come here but other than that I'll just go to Publix or something. read more

I rarely do reviews on any of this, but this one is worth it! on 07/07/2023 Nathan in the produce was very pleasant with a smile! He asked everyone if they needed to find anything they were looking for then he turned to me and asked if I needed help to find anything, and he shown me the location where they will be at (which anyone else will just point or tell me directions in other stores)! I've found what I was looking for and I got it! We need more people like him, positive, and very professional! It had a very beautiful display of varieties of fruits and vegetables! read more

Here is a YouTube Part 1 review I did on Fresh Market when I was visiting home in Columbus Ga! https://youtu.be/R6Rd9WpS1wg I gave it four stars for the limited meat selections. read more

The Fresh Market - a salad with strawberries and cucumbers - Grocery Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

Nice higher end grocery store. Help is plentiful. Good selection of products. I appreciate the olive bar and other bulk options. The prices are higher than most places but that's what you get at places with higher end selection and service. read more

I called this morning at 9 am to order 4 tuna snacks and the lady that answered the phone told me they weer doing other orders right now I said well the guy Cody very nice guy made me 3'of them last time I waited in the store 40 minutes so he told me to call the store ahead of time her response well were busy with superbowls orders I got quiet she said give me your number and Iwill call when I can get to it it's after 2 and no call I've called the store 3x no answer read more

Between my wife and myself , both foodies as well as at home cooks and BBQ folks went to The Fresh Market for the first time today and , rather than to rattle on for an hour THE BEST grocery store we have ever been to and will shop there weekly . read more

My go to spot for all those little things you can't find in a smaller town. Really a large gourmet store. I save it for special trips, and the holidays. You can find endive, Swiss chard, and fennel bulbs etc. Great takeout and dessert to go area. Almost on par with a Citarella or Balducci's in NY read more

I love shopping at The Fresh Market. Their staff is always friendly and helpful and they always have what I'm looking for. read more

The Fresh Market - a variety of orchids for sale - Grocery Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

Monica might be the friendliest cashier in all of Columbus. She's the real reason for the five stars. The split breast and bistro meals make for a great lunch. Or if I'm in a hurry, I'll grab grilled chicken strips. I love the convenience. And for dinner, you really can't beat the value of the rotisserie chicken meals. read more

Beautiful market, with a lot of fresh goodies. The fruits and vegetables are great and there is a wonderful selection of cheeses, meats, fish, and salads. The employees are very pleasant and are very helpful. One of the cool things about The Fresh Market is that they have a lot of beverages- from dairy to fizzy, from all over the world. If you're a wine lover, you can stop here to find your fix. I do agree with Ted C., though, on the subject of the lack of house brands. Chains like Trader Joe's and Whole Foods do offer full house line brands, offering a cheaper alternative for the savvy shopper. I do think that The Fresh Market is pricey and now that large chains like Kroger have natural foods section, there is definitely competition for places like this. read more

Oh, Fresh Market... one of the places I really miss having around from my Georgia-visiting days. It's probably the classiest supermarket I've ever been to; the kind of place I imagined I would shop at once I became a full "adult" (being a college student, I'm still not quite there yet). The inside is clean, spacious, and packed with fresh smells. Classical music floats in the air as you eye the beautifully-displayed produce and baked goods. We found all kinds of produce here that we couldn't get at the Benning Commissary or Publix: shallots, for one, as well as various dried chiles and heirloom tomatoes. They have amazing selection of coffee, wine, confections and chocolates. Sadly I never got a chance to try everything...! But they stock high-end chocolate brands like Vosges, which is essential if you're a fellow candy snob. Also, the spice selection made me sing. So many possibilities, and they come in little baggies so you can jar your own and save money on packaging! read more

It's over priced but at least clean and pretty inside. They have good sales but it's very seldom. The only place I buy wild salmon and I trust. read more

My favorite place to buy food! Of course, I can't afford it all the time, but I do treat myself about once a month. Very fresh food, good wine selection, and the best pasta salad and pimento cheese ever!!! A++++ read more

The bad: It's VERY expensive. The selection is limited - not like in a standard super market. (No baby food.) I bought two $15 raw chicken breasts and had to throw them away the next day because they smelled bad. Also in my (perhaps limited) experience, the meat and fish department staff is unfriendly and not super helpful. The good: The deli is good. The dessert is good. The cooked chicken and turkey in the deli is very good and the people that work here are very helpful. Good selection of diary products. The fruit & veggies are fresh. Wine section is ok. read more

This place has the most fresh meat, seafood, dairy, fruits, and vegetables in Columbus. They also have the best Organic selections. Everyone is very helpful and polite. It is more expensive, but we'll worth the extra $ to me. Not only are the foods noticeably much higher, but also the quality of the customers seen much higher quality than the peeps at publix or Wal-Mart. Don't forget to get some sushi, seafood salad, or any other delicious means they have prepared when you stop by:) read more

The fruit is limited but the freshest you will find outside of Whole Foods. What they offer is limited but brands that you will not find in the other stores. The meat and fish department is great and the meal deals are excellent! The best part of the fresh market is the service. I have never had a request turned down or had to wait unnecessarily. I love that if someone is unfamiliar with the area, they will find someone who is or do their best to help you with your selections! That alone is worth the 5th star read more

When I think of boutique grocery stores, the first thing I think of is outstanding service because that is what you are paying for when you do go to a higher end store. I can buy the exact same stuff in different packaging cheaper elsewhere. Unfortunately, this store doesn't know what customer service is. The deli and prepare food is really substandard. read more

First, I can find tortillas here! Being from California, tortillas are on the list almost every week. Try their SIGNATURE Three Cheese Black Pepper bread. Like a soft sour dough with fabulous texture and taste! Pricing of specialty cheese is better than other local markets. They also make a point of tagging LOCAL produced items which is important to support and experience local businesses. read more

Excellent groceries, you pay more but it's worth it. They do a meat deal on Tuesdays tht are killer. The deli is phenomenal! I wish there were more than one in town. read more

Came in the store in Columbus, GA this morning at a little after 8am this morning. Wanted deli salads for a gathering. The case as nearly empty. I asked for chicken salad and others. Was told it hadn't been made yet, he had to wash dishes first. Your store had been opened over an hour, you probably lost in the neighborhood of a $100 dollar sale. ML read more

My favorite store of all time!! First, we love the employees! They are friendly, professional and go out if their way to help you.. if an item isn't on the shelf, they will order it for you and even notify you when it will be in! Second, the food- quality is superb, from the produce, to the meat, to the deli... it's fresh, high quality and just can't be beat... Third, we love the store lay out, once you've been a couple of times, it's super easy to navigate... I always get a cup of coffee, and take my time to enjoy the experience... so much so that my husband says he's never seen anyone " shop shop" at a grocery store! Last, for those who say it's pricey. .. Tuesdays are chicken sale days, and review weekly specials to help on price- it really is worth a few extra dollars!! read more

Bought this today(2/14/18). For how much they charge for everything, you'd think they would at least have product that doesn't have a sell by date that is nearly TWO YEARS OLD. read more

I love this place! The store brand coffee is amazing. The produce is always on point. The bakery is our favorite, the pies are some of the best we've ever had. Not sure if they are made in house or what, but they are delicious. They have a nifty selection of beers; you can mix and match your own six pack for a decent price. Great store that we love! read more

This is the where the best customer experience you will get!!!! Thanks to Stacy & Ana..

Awesome store for different and healthy options. The chicken is amazing and the selection of unique items is great. If you have a sweet tooth, don't miss out on the almond pillow cookies from the bakery - they're highly addictive. Hailey is super helpful as well. read more

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For the first time ever in my long retired life, our family ordered a Thanksgiving dinner. Pricy but, their other food is really good. This was the most God awful meal!! You still have s lot of work. For $149. - not worth it!! The turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy was decent. The ham was disgusting as was the corn casserole & stuffing. Never again read more