Very easy to shop store with really fantastic proces. Got a great deal on Hagen Dazs ice cream…read morepints. Staff is very friendly and helpful. I just wish their inventory was more up to date. It's a very pleasant shopping experience. I like that they have a lot of Whole Foods 365 brand products.

Amazon Fresh in Chevy Chase-Wisconsin Avenue (AFCCWA) has become me and my dining companion's go-to…read moreplace to shop for much of our organic produce, organic pasture-raised eggs and meats, quality frozen seafood, and other random gems. To further draw us there (it is not that close for us), the staff is one of the most genuinely welcoming and helpful teams around, which is all the more surprising consider it being tied to one of the largest companies in the world. Not only are the team members helpful in assisting us the find items we are looking for, which is not that infrequent considering an item may be in between stocking or deliveries, many are available and very active to make assistance easily approachable. From the cashiers, to those who focus on specific departments, to those who work at customer service, and those who roam throughout the store, they all remember us and are part of making the shopping experience enjoyable! While our service experiences at the early phases of the store's opening felt a bit curt and simultaneously either shy or brusque, the team has hit their stride and really exemplifies customer service at its finest in a truly warm, helpful, and genuine manner. As for what we typically shop for at AFCCWA, it is an exception to our rule: a place where we get most of our weekly groceries because we are more in line with the traditional Asian and European style of shopping, i.e. going to multiple places to source the best of what each store has to offer. Having been introduced to AFCCWA after making some Amazon returns, we have found ourselves exploring more of the store and finding more terrific items across multiple sections of the store. Now, we make sure to visit the aisles for produce (lots of great organic fruits and vegetables), dairy, cheese/meat, frozen seafood, cereals/spices, and even general merchandise (e.g. OXO brand scissors and staples were on bargain sales!). As my DC notes, it is like "a treasure hunt!" That said, the main draw for us are the quality of the organic produce, pasture-raised eggs, and grass-fed milk/beef which rival the best in the area in terms of quality. However, the pricing is generally lower with rotating sales making the same items truly incredible deals! Since they have special pricing that changes periodically (running for multiple days) or even just one day, it helps doing a little "homework" (e.g. searching for sales items online) before going. All in all, AFCCWA is a real gem of grocery store with an exceptional staff who make the shopping experience more like that of visiting a friendly neighborhood market than a supermarket that is part of a corporate behemoth. Plus, with amazing sales and fascinating random finds, AFCCWA keeps us coming back for both our regular staples and an eye for new items alike!

Clean and I always get great goodies for my "too good to go" orders. The only annoying part is the…read moreparking.

I like this Whole Foods. It's a lot bigger than the ones in Downtown DC. There's a large parking…read moregarage with free 90 minute parking when you purchase items from Whole Foods. Their cafe area has plenty of seating and surprisingly enough there was a LOT of people grabbing a coffee and chilling in Whole Foods on a Monday morning. It felt like a normal coffee shop in there with the hustle and bustle. I've never seen a Whole Foods so packed. The cafe serves up all the drinks you can think of including smoothies and the prices are not bad. I spent $5 for a large dirty chai. Sometimes in the city I'm getting charged like $8 for something like that. The chai was like a 3.8/5 though lol not sure I would get it again but I've had the regular coffee and that's good. I also got one of their premade egg, cheese and ham sandwiches on a English muffin. I enjoyed it. Other things that I noticed that set this Whole Foods apart from others was that they had a sandwich stand and they had plenty of flower options.

My wife and I go to Rodman's as often as we can. We don't even live in Washington, D.C. When we…read morevisit (I have to check on my elderly father, who is on his own), this is where we shop. It's a fascinating place, as if Trader Joe's and a mom-and-pop vintage grocery store merged. I imagine their buyer prowls Europe for obscure items and random stuff. The prices are excellent. I would not say it is the equivalent of a supermarket where you can get everything you need for the refrigerator and pantry. It's more of a place to discover treats. They also sell products that are not food and drink, and that also is weird, not systematic. We do regard it as the best place for wine. My wife also wondered if they had a pharmacy. We had been running around town, stopping at two places that are part of national chains. One was too busy and said come back tomorrow, another said they no longer carried the prescription. It was for our dog. Well, they stocked it -- they indicated they only have dog drugs if they also are human drugs (and I am always surprised how much overlap there is), and this specific pill fell in that category. So we were all set. My wife shopped for our other needs, such as a bottle of Pinot Noir to bring to a Christmas supper. Although I am not someone who shops to shop, if I were forced to browse the aisles here I would not complain, because there are always surprises.

The pharmacists at Rodmans are the best in the city. I recently moved to DC from out of state and…read moream amazed at how helpful, efficient, and kind they are. Plus I can actually get most of my prescriptions there for cheaper than CVS! And did I mention they have a parking lot too?

Today was the first time that I've been to one of the smallest store from this grocery chain. I…read moredidnt need to get much for my house, and they pretty much had everything that I was looking for. I was hoping to pick-up one of their prepared Italian deli sandwiches, but they were out of those. I asked the lady who was working in the deli but she wasnt too helpful either. Instead I got one of their prepared chef salads. Since I was already in the produce section, I also picked-up a bushel of bananas, and a bag of oranges. Finally, I needed to get a gallon of reduced fat milk, and a couple of frozen Amy's Bowls frozen dinners, which should carry me through the rest of the week. I couldn't pass-up a small container of Ben & Jerrys peanut butter half baked ice cream. I finished my quick shopping without any issues.

Tiny old fashioned store, plenty of things though. Tons of parking and easy in easy out. Self check…read moreout lanes added, so no wait time. Deli lady Patricia is the best. Excellent chicken salad and tuna salad. Rotisserie whole chickens, $8.99 can't be beat. Delicious. No it isn't whole foods but that's ok, it's convenient, easy to park and if you use self checkout it's a breeze. Negative: I can't figure out how to get the discounts consistently. One time it's called "clip" the deal, another it's called something else. They should work on this app since getting ANY discount is helpful.

Five stars for this Giant! This is definitely my favorite location. The store is always clean, well…read morestocked, and easy to shop in. One of my favorite things is the fresh seafood section -- I love that I can pick up fresh shrimp and have them steam it right there. It makes for such a quick and easy dinner. The staff is always friendly and helpful if you need assistance finding something. Overall, it's just a really well-run store and my go-to Giant for groceries.

I was curious what shopping at a Giant Food would be like, since their parent company also owns 2…read moregrocery chains prominent in my area of New York, Stop & Shop (same logo even) and Hannaford. It was a combination of plusses and minuses. First, I thought the store was quite clean and well stocked, always a good thing. I would have expected the produce area to be larger though. The meat department was again well stocked and clean, though some of the seafood, particularly the salmon, did not look fresh. They carry their Care One line of personal care items that I buy in my local stores. Prices seem a bit steeper down here, probably a result of the location. But in fairness, not having visited a lot of other grocery stores in the area, I can't say whether these prices are competitive or not. But most items not on sale were typically 10% more expensive than where I shop at home. The parking lot is inadequate for the amount of business they do, and I think they would have benefited from some additional entrances and exits. You do need to proceed with caution and keep a watchful eye when driving through it.

I have never actually been here physically, but my wife and I have started to order from here…read morerecently. The sandwiches have all been so good that we will keep ordering here...the spicy chicken one is excellent. So happy we found Magruder's.

First opened in 1875, Magruder's is the last store within the chain grocery store under the same…read morename. In Chevy Chase D.C., Magruder's feels like a small town store with free parking in the back and a deli in the liquor section that sells a tasty $8.99 Italian sub. The store has two rooms. One has fresh produce, jams, and other grocery items. The larger room has a massive liquor, wine, and beer collection. Customers could easily spend an hour browsing all the bottles.

This location is very spacious and offers a wide range of items, including pre-cooked meals,…read moreflowers, fresh baked goods, hot bar, and produce. While some items, especially the ready-to-cook meals, are on the pricier side, you can still find great deals with their private-label products. I really enjoyed the alcohol selection. They carry everything from casual everyday wines to reasonably priced bottles that are actually quite good. The section is well organized, which makes it easy to browse. They also have hard liquor and beer, so most people will be able to find what they are looking for. Another big plus is the number of self-checkout stations, so I did not have to wait in line. The parking lot can be a bit confusing and chaotic depending on the time of day, so keep that in mind. Do not forget to get your parking validated before leaving the store.

This is quite the Wegmans. The prepared foods area is much larger than what I'm used to. Produce…read moresection is quite large with plenty of options. Folks working there engage with customers and ask if you need anything. Very well organized and nice layout. They sell actual booze, like vodka, tequila. Not in VA, lol. Only problem, if you misplaced your parking pass, which is free for first 2 hours, then you gotta pay. I could not find my ticket to validate, so I had to pay. Sucks. In VA, you can park all day. I used to go to Wegmans after work, get a meal and study for hours. Not here. Gotta pay to park. I think they ought to revise the parking situation.

This Giant location is clean, fresh and sort-og new, but figuring out where it is- a completely…read moredifferent story. I parked out on the street and had to ask someone where the store was. It turns out, I needed to climb three flights of steps to get into the place. I found out they also have an elevator. I guess the accessibility issue didn't stop many people because the store was pretty well filled with customers. I bought a container of fresh strawberries, a bushel of bananas that were well-proced, and half a dozen Florida oranges. I also bought three bottles of Synergy Strawberry Serenity juices. There were a few other things in terms of chicken breasts and ground turkey meat that I will cook with over the weekend. I didn't get a whole lot this time around, and I probably should have considering the amount of effort I put into getting here. This seems like a good grocery store and they even have a pharmacy. Perhaps I just need to get used to the excessive in getting inside!

Went for the grand opening of the new location next to the old location, they have the Ledos Pizza…read moreMarketplace, Giving away samples , Ben's chili bowl was there giving away samples of Doritos scoops filled with Chile. There was no wait for vaccines with a streamliner camper Mobile clinic in front. When you take the elevators to the top The Starbucks and deli is right there. I took pictures of the huge OREO section, and all the different crab meat from India and Indonesia. It's a crime that lump crab from overseas goes for $55 a pound. Just Because the Chesapeake Bay prices have gone up the whole world should not take advantage.

Great flower selection. Clean. Decent fruit selection. It's a standard t joes. Nothing specialread more

Ah, Trader Joe's--my happy place with questionable parking. Let's start with the only negative: the…read moreparking lot. It's under an apartment building, which makes it feel less like parking and more like playing a live-action game of Tetris with SUVs. Honestly, it's a little bananas (pun absolutely intended). But hey, what can you do? You survive the parking, and then you get rewarded with the magical land of Trader Joe's. Once you step inside, it's a completely different story. The store is bright, fresh, and easy to navigate. No wandering around like you're trapped in a corn maze--everything is right where you expect it. Within minutes, my cart went from "just eggs and milk" to "how did I end up with three bags of frozen dumplings, Cookie Butter, and enough snacks to survive the apocalypse?" The food? Always fresh. The produce section is unbeetable (sorry, couldn't resist). The frozen aisle? A greatest hits collection of comfort food. And the snacks? Dangerous. You don't go to Trader Joe's to stick to a list--you go to "accidentally" find new obsessions. And don't even get me started on the seasonal items. I fall in love, get attached, and then they disappear faster than free samples. (RIP pumpkin kringle, gone too soon.) The staff here are the real MVPs. Everyone is friendly, cheerful, and ready to help. Need to find something? They'll walk you to it. Buy a new snack? They'll tell you the best way to enjoy it. The cashiers are basically snack therapists--nodding along, validating my frozen orange chicken addiction like it's a completely normal life choice. And of course, the flowers. Somehow Trader Joe's has the power to convince me I'm the kind of person who always has fresh flowers at home. For $5, my kitchen suddenly looks Pinterest-worthy, and my groceries feel fancier than they actually are. So yes--the parking is tight, but the payoff is worth it. Trader Joe's is the breadwinner of grocery stores (get it?). It's the place where you come for groceries but leave with joy, snacks, and probably a bag of peanut butter pretzels you never knew you kneaded.

Popped in on a recent trip to town and wanted to check out the selection. Nice wine selection,…read morebeers weren't as varied as I like. Had a good conversation with the cashier which made the visit worthwhile.

We went because there were allegedly dogs. Unfortunately, no dogs were present. So my wife got beer…read moreand I sat in the car. Would have given 5* if dogs were available.