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This market is amazing! A work friend told me about it so my son and I rented a motel room for two…read morenights. Yes the store is that big! They also have an area in the parking lot for RVs if you want to spend the time to see the whole store. They have foods from all over the world at great prices. They have fruits and vegetables that I've never heard of, meats included alligator, kangaroo, bison, ostrich and many many more! They have whole section of cheeses , beer, wine, tobacco etc and you can get a drink and take with you while you shop. Next time I go I am going to have to stay longer just to see everything. They also have some cool things in the store. What looks to be porta potties opens up to a full size restrooms, a fire truck I. The hot sauce section and many other neat things. I highly recommend that you check it out

On a recent trip to the Cincinnati area to visit with family, we made the stop at Jungle Jim's on…read morethe first afternoon were were in town, which was on a Saturday in September. Jungle Jim's International Market is truly unlike any store I have ever been. It is hard to describe, but it is a grocery store, international market, restaurant, bar, and more, but all on steroids. They even have their own podcast! There are so many sections and areas in this store, that if you truly took your time to shop, it would probably take an entire day to see and experience it all. It is a must-stop if you are visiting Cincinnati, or are local to the area and have never been. There are two locations of this business, but we visited the Eastgate one this time. It specifically is located on Eastgate S Drive, in a strip with a few other businesses on each end. This is in the heart of the business district for the area, so it is not hard to locate and navigate to. The signage on the front facade is huge, colorful, and distinct. There is even a tram-type vehicle suspended above the street, so you will not miss it. Since this is in a business-heavy area, there is a ton of parking all around. We visited on a Saturday, and the parking lot out front was quite busy, but we still had no issue finding a spot just a minute or two walk away from the entrance. Once you walk in, that is when the fun begins. There is so much going on throughout the entire store, but in a good way. Similarly to a typical grocery store, there are different departments and areas for different items. However, the size of everything here is so much more grand. Each section could truly be its own store, given both the footprint and the variety of items available for purchase. This goes for both the "normal" grocery areas, as well as the international and specialty items. Not only is the variety of items available impressive, but the manner in which they are displayed is also very appealing. Each area is decorated with large displays and signage that hang from the ceiling, giving the whole place a whimsical and fun atmosphere. It is fun to not only shop the products, but see what kind of decor and sculptures will find you in the next area. I loved the beehive with rotating bees in the honey section! In addition to grocery and other food items, there are sections with cookwares, beer/wine/alcohol, cigars, clothing, pet items, seasonal items, and much more. I am sure you could do your regular grocery trip here, but it might take you a little longer due to both the size of the store and desire to peruse all of the different items they have! Another fun aspect of Jungle Jim's is the variety of dining options. There are several places to purchase prepared foods, most of them being around the bar area. There is also a Sushi section near the main entrance. The full-service bar offers different tastings, weekly specials, alcoholic slushies, and much more. We took some time to enjoy a brew during our visit. It was fun to walk around and shop while enjoying some beer. The store has different areas and stations for tastings, samples, demos, and events. They have an entire calendar on the website that outlines some of the various tastings and events they have monthly. Some of my favorite sections in the store were the Bakery and the Sauce/Spice area. The Bakery has many different fun and unique items that they make themselves. There are also different vendors and other local businesses featured not only in the bakery, but throughout the store. As far as the Sauce section, I truly have never seen so much hot sauce variety in my life. It is really fun to look around here and find something that you did not even know existed. The service here was very good overall. There are a lot of employees, and everyone we interacted with was helpful. Tons of checkout lines were open, and we did not have to wait super long to make our purchases. The bar had a slightly long line, but it was not terrible. There are some good values to be found here, if you look in the right places. I would definitely look at both the weekly ad and signage around to find some good deals. On our visit, I found some energy drinks for about $1 a can, which is a very good price. Some things will be more expensive, given that it is an international market, but overall I thought the pricing was fair for most items. This is a must if you are in Cincinnati for any length of time. Definitely budget a few hours if you want to look around and see all the store has to offer. I would advise grabbing a cart and your walking shoes, because the store is very large. I always love coming here and checking out the selection, even if I am not necessarily hunting for anything specific. This place is great for anyone, as there will be something you will enjoy or want to try here. Plus, they are a locally-owned business supporting other locally-owned businesses. Highly recommend stopping at Jungle Jim's!

This is a cat bed I bought on this trip to Jungle Jim's!

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Kroger

3.5(59 reviews)

9.4 mi•Downtown

"Cincinnati needs a grocery store downtown."…read more I've stated or thought the above phrase multiple times during the last [gulp] 26 years that I've worked in downtown Cincinnati. I did not lie; aside from the 2020 COVID-lockdown months, I've shopped at the mini-Kroger on Court Street weekly since its grand opening. Can I find the perfect leg of lamb there? No. It's not Findlay Market nor Is it THE BIG SHOP store. However, it is perfect for picking up coffee, milk, seltzer, and salad supplies for the office, and filling in the gaps in the home cubbard. Impressive produce department, cheese selection , and baked goods. Solid selection of dry goods. Limited meat department, whose pre-portioned and seasoned offerings may appeal to millennials. (Got lamb? See above.) Convenient grab-n-go lunch assortment of deli meat and cheese, pre-made meals in the form of salads, sandwiches, and sushi.

Apparently all Kroger's within District 1 of the Cincinnati/Dayton division just sent a memo to all…read moreemployees saying illness is no longer a valid reason to miss work unless you're so sick it requires hospitalization. YUCK!! I'm not shopping at a store where it's policy to have ill employees come cough and sneeze all over food they expect me to buy. Forget that! I'll happily shop elsewhere.

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Kroger wants sick employees at work to expose their customers and merchandise to illness.

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Jungle Jim's International Market

4.6(1k reviews)

12.2 mi

Had fun at Jungle Jim's in Fairfield. The place is huge and fun and somewhat overwhelming. All…read moreSorts of countries represented. Candy and sauces, meats live seafood, chips and other snacks. 10,000's of square feet of shopping. Great stop. Be ready to spend money.

Jungle Jim's lives up to its reputation as the Disneyland of grocery stores. For the best Bay Area…read morecomparison, it would be like if you took Berkeley Bowl and made it the size of two Costcos and gave it Trader Joe's vibes. It really has products from all around the world. When we arrived, we didn't know about the giraffe and rhino entrance system, so we parked in the front and entered through the rhino entrance. Apparently, the rhino entrance is optimized for shoppers coming here for everyday necessities and the giraffe entrance is optimized for the full experience. Ultimately, the store is all connected so it doesn't really matter, but you may save yourself a few steps by going to the back parking lot and entering through the giraffe entrance if you want to explore the whole store. They have an extensive beer, wine, and liquor section, though we didn't buy anything as we were going to Louisville next and wouldn't have space in our luggage for an extra bottle. The international section is huge. Based on my experience, I would say that for each individual country, the spread of packaged goods doesn't quite reach the level of a full Asian supermarket, but the selection is about as good as an ethnic corner store. Still, there's no other store in the country quite like this; Berkeley Bowl doesn't have the breadth or depth of coverage. Now, one area where Berkeley Bowl shines is in produce; while Jungle Jim's has a very extensive produce section including international produce, I would consider them a tie in terms of variety, despite the former's much smaller footprint. Now, they do keep it local as well. They sell various brands of canned Cincinnati chili, frozen goetta, Cincinnati-made whisky, and Cincinnati-roasted coffee. We got several bags of coffee from at least three unique local roasters, generally roasted within the last 1-2 months. After getting home and tasting it, it was very good. Overall, prices can be a bit steep, but it's worth it for hard-to-find items that you can't get anywhere else. There are also some sale and clearance items where you can snag a good deal.

Cookware

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Kremer's Market

4.6(52 reviews)

14.6 mi

Amazing small market with big selection Fresh sandwiches…read moremade while you wait, excellent selection of fresh produce Just an amazing place to shop

Kremer's Market is a delightful little shoppe in Crescent Springs. It has some very unique foods,…read moreproducts, as well a large deli counter which also sold sandwiches which is what I'm here to talk about. They have lots of sweet treats such as cookies and other delicious delectables. I went with a Kremer's Cordon Bleu Sandwich which came with melted Lorraine Swiss, roasted chicken, ham, and dijon mustard on a croissant. It was absolutely delicious with the meats especially standing out as being awesome. Unfortunately there isn't anywhere to sit and eat on site at Kremer's but there's a beautiful park across the street to sit and eat which is what we did. They have tons of other things I want to try from their store and we will definitely be back.

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Urban Market

5.0(2 reviews)

9.8 mi•Downtown

If you live downtown and forget a few things at the grocery store, this is a great place to go…read more They have a wide variety of items for a convenience store downtown, including some fresh fruits and vegetables. Prices are a little higher than the grocery store, but on par for a downtown market! Will definitely go here again if we need to grab something quickly. They advertise fresh food, like pizzas and smoothies, but did not try any of that. Store looks clean and well kept. This place has the most groceries that I have found downtown besides walking over to the Kroger on Walnut.

It's giving so so good! Yummy yummy. Quaint little place, good food and great drinks! Service SERVEDread more

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Got the Main squeeze! Delicious

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The Fresh Market

3.2(41 reviews)

0.3 mi

Dee my cashier did an outstanding job under pressure. She was very easy going and a pleasure to…read moretalk to.

I have had their chicken breast bone in and bone out, they were both extremely tough and chewy . I…read moreordered a rib roast for Christmas when I went in to pick it up they gave me Choice beef. I asked them to give me prime I literally watched the guy take off the paper of the one I had just handed him and rewrapped it. I was throughly embarrassed that it was so tough and no flavor. Back to Lehr's Meats in Milford, I am so disappointed on Christmas with family .

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4.7(56 reviews)

5.1 mi

Such a cute little market with international goodies as well as discounted produce. They also offer…read moresushi and pizza from local establishments. I think the meat price is decent here and I don't have to worry about it spoiling a day after buying like I do at Kroger. The workers are super nice and helpful; they can tell you where anything in the store is. - a little pricey but nothing you don't expect from your small hometown specialty grocery store.

Having not lived in the Cincinnati area very long, I was curious about this store. It is a nice…read moreclean store with absolutely the freshest produce. It really is an amazing grocery store with an attached wine store also. The employees were very helpful and friendly. I will be back.

Porch pounders, this one's called pool house

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Whole Foods Market

3.7(166 reviews)

5.0 mi

I came here specifically to snag ice cream from the 50% off amazon prime deal - I was shocked to…read morefind that even on the second week of the sale the coolers were stocked and being stocked as I was shopping - other places run those types of specials and then once stock is out it's gone but that's not the case here. I got 19 items between expensive pints that would normally be 9 bucks to novelty ice cream bars. I paid 59 plus tax for all! The store was also very clean, and the staff was nice enough. Great experience and what an awesome sale - it goes until July 3rd if anyone is reading this and wants to stock up (:

This store at Rookwood sure doesn't measure up to the original location in Oakley. Wines are…read morelocated in a few rows past the produce department. The old store had a very nice wine department with appealing displays and notes about many of the wines. The prepared foods section is just nasty. The old store had a beautiful square section with helpful staff and everything looking fresh. Really disappointed that WFM doesn't do better with this location.

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Findlay Market

4.6(630 reviews)

9.3 mi•Over-the-Rhine

Findlay Market is a great time! I arrived about an hour before they closed for the day which is not…read morenearly enough time to explore the market. I could easily spend 4 hours there, shopping, tasting, and taking in all the different shops, artisans, and products. I don't remember the name of the shops I bought from, however both were delicious! I could easily go back over and over again, there is truly so much to explore! If you cook and you're traveling out of state to visit Findlay like I was, I strongly suggest bringing insulated totes and/or coolers! There is so much to take home from all the different butcher shops and such!

There's a parking garage nearby and street parking available. I was able to get in and out easily…read moreif parking is a concern for you. Ambiance was good, it was filled with plenty of different vendors. The food itself is I would like to say a majority of ingredients and fresh produce so if youre looking for a meal I would go to one of the restaurants close by. But if you're looking for inspiration for your next dinner or a light drink or snack this place is perfect! Definitely will be trying a few places in here next time I go and have more time.

Pierogis from Babuska

SKT ceramics display

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Meijer

3.3(64 reviews)

3.5 mi•Oakley

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Hey y'all in Ohio look at the prices you get eight tacos for $4.31, steak and or you get ground…read morebeef for $2.83 and they had sushi fresh, sushi rolls the big ones, for $4.99 $5.99. You won't find that on the West Coast. I'm tempted to come back for lunch, but I usually go to Whole Foods. We'll see what catches my heart.

For the most part the store is clean and organized. The bathrooms on another hand are HORRIBLE…read more There was toilet paper stuffed in 3 of the bathroom stalls. It smells horrible, toilets and floors were dirty. I don't think the bathrooms are checked very often.

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Elena S.

16 years ago

It's very inconvenient for me to get to TJ's but it's usually worth the trip. Like other reviews I buy healthy snacks, organic produce, and love their coffee for the price. Sometimes their off-label beers are good but I think the tax on alcohol is still lower in KY. My one frustration is getting hooked on an item that they can no longer get from their supplier which seems to happen to them frequently. They have good prices on spices but they didn't have turmeric last time I was there and they were out of frozen veggie pot stickers. Still - it's a pleasure to shop there because when you ask where the quinoa is they don't say, "I never heard of it, I doubt we carry it." read more

Alexandra K.

14 years ago

Trader Joe's is the best grocery store around. Everything is always fresh. They have a great selection of organic and healthy food. Some of my favorites are their fresh pizza and hummus. Always check out the free samples in the back! They serve something else everyday! read more

Shaina G.

15 years ago

This place needs no review. But I'll do it because it's my favorite store, possibly, of all time. Cheap AND healthy.... where else could you find THAT combination? It's rare. read more

Timothy S.

14 years ago

Out of this world with all the beer and wine..so much to choose from. And

David J.

6 years ago

Awesome store great selection great craft beer selection

Brad L.

15 years ago

A great place to get groceries!

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