The staff here are mostly terrible and rude. There a a few nice people, but mostly the store…read moremanager Aaron is a mean, arrogant, discriminatory jerk. The are constantly treating customers as if they are all stealing, and they always put rude signs in the windows. Not to mention that their location suggests convenience, but they are charging the highest prices in town and I feel like it is taking advantage of those who are on EBT by charging such high prices. A lot of people here don't have cars or transportation and are stuck hemorrhaging their EBT funds on high prices because they have no other choice. Their meat department is a joke and people are constantly dealing with spoiled meat. If you can get to Hannaford or Market 32 in Saint Albans, go to those places. Friendlier staff, better prices and non spoiled meat. I have included a recent photo of a rude sign that reads "if you plan on shoplifting let us know." This just feels like discriminatory practices against people who are on EBT and SNAP or homeless. This store seems to hate homeless and poor people.

I bought Shady Farms brand ground turkey today at this Food City. It was truly (ahem) foul. Spoiled…read moreso badly I thought my dog had had a bowel accident. The expiration date was still two days away. When I called the store at 6:30 p.m., I was told "The meat manager is gone for the day and won't be back until tomorrow." Hey, Food City, here's a thought: How about having an evening manager on staff who can take the complaint, investigate, and possibly save your customers from food poisoning? Next call will be to the health department.

This Hannafords is my go - to grocery store…read more I can always find what I'm looking for and much more. They have a good selection. Sometimes I find myself being adventurous and buying something other than the usual.Like already mentioned, the lines move fast and there is usually 2 or more lanes open, service is friendly, pleasant and sometimes even strikes up small talk. I might try out the new hannaford to go feature on the weekends that I work, needing food in the house and having to shop after 12 hour shifts is pretty draining!

Has anyone else had to deal with the overweight blonde woman with tattoos that deals with the…read moreHannafords To Go area? She usually works the morning shift.. She's completely rude and always asks like she's on 24hr PMS. I realize young people don't seem to want to work now'adays... but seriously? If she 'hates' her job, why is she working there? She really shouldn't be, no matter how desperate you are for help!

I don't care for yelp, but I signed up specifically to post 5 stars for Rob and his gang. Customer…read morefor decades now, first time getting the shepherds pie, and oh lord. Made me jump through yelp hoops, absolutely delicious as all his offerings always have been

As a lifetime visitor to St Albans ( Way back to Kamp Kill Kare boys camp days) it is always a…read morepleasure to buy our meats for "camp" dinners at the lake from Bob's. Bob is a friendly, experienced and thoughtful business owner. Each and every customer is greeted and served with such class. He personally brings each order to the register up front for his customers from his out of this world hot dogs and supreme ground beef to hos best steaks. He makes you feel really appreciated. We continue to return year after year to Bob's. He treats his customers like gold! Our sincere thanks again in 2023. You deserve every bit of your business's longevity and success!!

WOW! This is a really cool stop…read more All in one; boots, shoes, rugged clothing, pet needs, household and barn hardware, fencing including electric, coffee/tea/hot chocolate station, feed for all farm breed and pets, bird feeders, bird seed, wine, beer, grocery items (chilled, frozen, & shelved), canning supplies, gardening and patio items, sunglasses, hats. On and on and on. My wife and I looked like wild eyed tourists seeing NYC for the first time, except we were wandering among the friendly, healthy, big farm folk doing their regular supply runs. I told the cashier, "Their co-op beat Home Depot, Lowe's, Tractor Supply, and any one of our CT grocers, all combined, HANDS DOWN! What did we buy? A sensory calming neoprene licking pad for a foo-foo dog, a $19 shirt for yours truly, and two tomato climbing towers. Yup tourists.

Rail City is not a Walmart; it's a distinctive store dedicated to providing good, healthy, and…read morelocally sourced food, including bulk options for shoppers seeking value and quality. On the opposite side of the store, you'll find an impressive selection of local and Vermont-made products, creative work from regional designers, and exclusive items you simply won't see at Walmart. During a recent visit, I noticed two small carts positioned near the front door, highlighting the store's thoughtful attention to customer convenience. The owner and cashiers are warm and welcoming to everyone, whether you're from the area or visiting from out of town. Unfortunately, some reviews misinterpret what Rail City offers. It is not a Walmart--rather, it is a one-of-a-kind Vermont store that proudly supports local products and extends genuine friendliness to all who enter. I highly recommend visiting Rail City for a truly unique and delightful shopping experience

All items are priced out by double $2.99 is the price for a Macro Bar at Target. $4.09 for the…read moreMacro Bar at Rail City Market. The Vanilla bottle is $21 but if you go to Walmart or Target you will see the same bottle priced at $14. If you are someone looking to save money instead of waste it you would not be shopping here. They used to have a small cart by the front but the manager started to hide the cart in the back since coming in with my son who is brown. I assume they think he will steal just based on the way he looks.

The pharmacy is poorly run, with fast talking, slow walking clerks who clearly demonstrate a belief…read morethat interrupting, lecturing or speaking over someone so they are unable to get word in edgewise is a desirable skill set...hint; it's not. Add a generally unresponsive yet somehow arrogantly aloof attitude displayed by the pharmacist, hiding behind her computer monitor and the area is a perfect representation of a poorly run department...truly underwhelming and pathetic. The rest of the store ought to be embarrassed by the pharmacy.

Where are the Adults at the Price Chopper Supermarket in St Albans? The only people I see working…read morein the front of the store are children and not very bright children at that. At each and every supermarket if the cashier makes a mistake and over charges you not only get to keep your purchase but you get a complete refund. So is Price Chopper different from the rest of grocery stores? I think not. They just have no adult management. I bought a single bottle of beer. The cashier charged me based on a $10.99/6 pack. But the 6 pack was only $9.99 so instead of refunding me the $1.84+tax they wanted to just refund me 18 cents. Having worked in a supermarket as a cashier and as a manager in several supermarket corporate offices and I have shopped in supermarkets in many states this is not the way things are done. Not at all. But the worst was Alex who can't add/subtract or read. OMG! And one last thing did you realize at Price Chopper they charge you for getting cash back on your debit card? Except for the fact the cashier forgets to tell you beforehand. So ca anyone tell me of another market in St Albans even 15-20 miles away so I don't have to deal with children who can't read or do basic math? Please advise. Thanks! UPDATE... I found Hannaford Supermarket a little further down the street. They sell the same 6 pack for $8.99.

Ordered three sandwiches on afternoon of 4/6. Lettuce was browned, tomatoes were wrinkled and soft…read more(mushy), and turkey was thick-sliced and had an odd flavor. So overall, pretty disappointed with my first and last trip to this deli.

So I try to give an honest opinion of everything because as a consumer or customer I wish to help…read moreother consumers in their purchasing decisions. Yelp can be a breeding ground for people to leave negative reviews with snarky comments and I sometimes wonder what the underlying motivation could be for that (ie. Disgruntled employee, an overly biased person with a narrow minded or provincial way of thinking, a hypercritical Karen so to speak). You never know. I am unsure why this store has such negative reviews. I am fortunate enough that I live within walking distance from my home/apartment to this place. I typically use Instacart to buy my groceries and they don't allow alcohol delivery and I am someone that when I cook or dine, I must have a glass of wine. That's just the way it goes. Call me a wine snob or what not, but there is nothing better than a glass of Montepulciano or Sangiovese with a creamy penne a la vodka or a hearty Cabernet to cut through the grittiness of a steak or pair a jammy Pinot Noir with a juicy hamburger (yum). So, I walk to this location when I can, though I try not to spend exorbitant amounts of money. I tend to get lost in aisles of wine because I become entranced or captivated by all the different varietals and labels. The bottom shelves typically are home to lower cost wines. I don't wish to say "low end" making them seem poopy in any way because there are some good cheap wines out there. Shout out to Bogle wines. Their Petite Syrah and Merlot are sublime, but the higher cost or more "premium" wines are typically located on the top shelf. Hence top shelf liquor or drinks when you go out and order top shelf liquor, but I can't really say anything derogatory or mean about the place. I will say because I am a rather different townsfolk (proud Latina woman here) I am not sure how the other customers may feel when I enter the store. I try not to be loud or overly gregarious but I think I have gotten a few sideways glances here and there from a farmer or two lol but there is nothing like a smile and kindness to help turn someone's frown :( upside down ^_^ So I carry on my merry way with ipods blasting some good music (Tiny Moves or Modern Girl by Bleachers...good to go) so I can enjoy my wine perusing time. I enter a wine shop the same way I enter a bookstore, with excitement, intrigue, and delight. I must say that the way in which the store is organized is perfect. They even recently rearranged the store so that the checkout area is lower to the ground as it used to be in the middle of the store and raised. It looks very nice and professional, like a miniature boutique Total Wine store we had back in Miami, FL. The sales people I really have not had much trouble with. I talked to a nice guy named David who was cleaning the floor and another store clerk has showed me a picture of his Iguana. It's huge! I try to treat anyone working in customer service or hospitality with the utmost respect because it's hard. Believe me. People are irate, treat you like trash, don't smile, may glare at you to intimidate you, so I generally like to shoe respect to store clerks and cashiers and hey, I am open to learning about all sorts of things from all walks of life. The manager I have yet to meet. The people who operate the deli/cafe counter in the back-don't really engage with, but i think you can buy sandwiches and stuff like that. They do have a pretty hefty selection of other items, like water, beer, snacks, candy, and there is a whole other section off to the left side that houses like a ton of beer cases. I never really venture over to that side because I am not much of a beer drinker. I'll entertain a stout or porter or maybe a Blue Moon, but that's it. They also carry a lot of variety in terms of Tequila, Whiskey, Vodka, Bourbon, and Liquers. I do think that they're pricing is modest, not overly exaggerated. I find some good wines at a decent price. I do wish they carried more Moscatos though. Moscato is on the sweeter side of wines, but they're still good nonetheless. They do carry Sweet and Dry Riesling so that makes up for the lack of Moscato selections available. Overall, I gave five stars because it is a clean store, doesn't reek of cigarettes or vape smoke and the store clerks for the most part treat me decently. The customers are another story lol but again it's a small town and I am kind of like the new girl and that can be tough to welcome in new blood lol but I respect most townsfolk because this is their home. I am just glad I was able to find a place to go to grab a decent bottle of wine. If I wanted to splurge I could and they have a nice selection of wines ranging from Caymus, Hall Vineyards, Orin Swift, Rodney Strong, Chateau Montelana so whoever is curating the selection knows their stuff so kudos to them. If I could add an "applause" emoji I would, but overall I am satisfied with the service.

Currently "in training" as one of the new team members believed to be hired and tasked to assist in…read morefacilitation of this location revival. I, like almost everyone (or at least those it's come up with) "F$&KN LOVE a dollar store! The selection and price point make upgrades, redecorating ideas, food and essentials within reach and worth a try regardless of any annual house hold income. The more I searched for information and understanding, the more I read about the hype, ethics, etc.. the more I liked it... as far as national corporate chain stores go. As far as this location goes: it appears that on a national level, they is movement in integrating and combining Family Dollar and Dollar Tree (it's sister company that until recently only few similarities and generic and sometimes conflicting corporate structuring) Yet now, it appears that Dollar Trees are being brought into Family Dollars and that corporate model is taking over its host... sometimes gradually and sometimes as a new location. Before being hired and starting to make observations, as a customer, I would always start out towards Family Dollar first, it always was my first stop on my brick and mortar rounds. I would easily dismissed as a fraud and a liar it I did not acknowledge the obviously floundering and seemingly immeasurable progress up or down. So when you are in the store, please try and remember that everyone working there really believes they are doing everything they possibly can to help the customers, help each other and help the company they work for. And for the most part, many of them could not do anything more or better. The news has covered the recent criminal events: remember that is in addition to the many unforeseen problems and unintended consequences which rocked the store to its foundation... so if they are in the store smiling, working as well as willing and available help... mentally... give that person a little credit and all the respect you would like to be shown. Their head is probably still spinning from the last 10 issues they were told... on top of 15 or so challenges they walked in with. We all have them, every day. If it comes to pass that you had a bad experience, know that it was definitely NOT you. And just as likely, that representative was just as powerless to circumnavigate a better outcome. WHEN YOU DO HAVE A GOOD EXPERIENCE-please, at the very very least THANK THEM... maybe post something here where you can be as case specific or anonymous as you like. If I'm there as a customer or still an employee and you figure out who I am, I would love it if you wanted to introduce yourself... Say hey!

Family Dollar is like the store Dollar General. Everything is "generally" a dollar. Not everything…read morein the store is a dollar, like the store Dollar Tree. Located next to the Food World Market on Lake Street, this store was like any other I walked into, anywhere in the USA. There is nothing in the store that ties this store to this geographic area. In today's new economic reality, where corporations are people, and middle class people are too expensive to be considered for labor and expendable, it pays to know the difference between the proliferating dollar store chains.