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    Ward's Supermarket

    4.3 (185 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Helen N.

    First time at Ward's and I was really impressed. The store is much bigger inside than it looks from the outside, with a huge selection of produce, local products, and grocery items. I especially loved the bulk section and all the unique products I don't usually find in regular stores. They also put a great emphasis on supporting local businesses, and there's a solid range of vegan and vegetarian options too.

    John M.

    Ward's Supermarket is a small market located in Gainesville, Florida that what's a strong emphasis on their meats department and produce department. They have decent prices in both, so you have to be careful because some things are not that great of a deal quite honestly. I guess you can say that about every supermarket, though I did want to mention that here. Pulling into the store, you cannot help but be charmed by the quaint exterior. The exterior really does catch your eye and kind of gives that small-town independent market vibe. While Ward's is definitely an independent market, I think it would be a far stretch for anyone to call Gainesville a small-town. Inside, I noticed that the store is small. Again, this is not a bad thing. However, do not expect a big Supermarket that is going to go head-to-head with other supermarkets like Publix, Walmart, Winn-Dixie, etc., but I do not think any customer that knows this place really cares about that. While there I noticed a package of hot dogs made locally. The brand was Wild Man Foods, but the package had an $11.99 price tag and that is a bit much for skinless hot dogs. All in all, this is a cool little supermarket. Overall, I give them four stars ().

    Juvy D.

    Wards has been my favorite store in Gainesville for years now. I've made 5 star reviews in the past, but for some reason they have been removed. So, I'm here again to say this store is amazing! Their selection of fresh produce, the plants, the meat section. I was excited to finally find some pink guava! All very reasonable prices too. They have prepared hot foods like smoked meats and side dishes like Mac and cheese, collards, macaroni salad and more. I've tried them all and they are delicious! Don't forget to grab one of their homemade cookies on the way out. The peanut butter cup cookies are my absolute favorite! The people are oh so very nice. I never leave Gainesville without stopping here first!

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    Vivian V.

    This is a loca treasure found by chance while driving on my new location. Place is so charming and full of surprise for me Local produce, local goodies to try Alf really enjoy my time there. Quiet and peaceful shopping experience Like to go over and over

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    Ana K.

    I was at Publix and all the produce looked so unappealing so I decided to try out Ward's. Super friendly and helpful staff, it's a relatively small space but it's organized so well. GORGEOUS greens, I found everything I needed and more :) there's a nice selection of plants in the front I didn't have a chance to look at but I'll definitely be back, this is where I'll be buying produce and meats from now on.

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    Excellent source of locally grown veggies and bulk grains, seeds and pulses as well as bulk herbs and spices.

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    Love this place. Great food, meat, people and prices! We love the thick Delmonico steaks. Will definitely be back for more good stuff.

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    Fresh local produce. Excellent. Even local honey at a good price! Pick up hot food ready to eat as well.

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    Fehrenbacher's Artisan Sausage

    Fehrenbacher's Artisan Sausage

    4.5
    (91 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    We were looking for a quick lunch spot and found this deli on yelp. I didn't read the reviews so I…read moredidn't know it was on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. I ordered a veal spare rib meal with salad from the specials menu, my wife ordered the salmon sandwich. Both meals were fantastic and everything was very fresh. I would consider it to revile far fancier restaurants in terms of quality and presentation. If you are looking for a great place and don't mind sitting outside on a patio and busing your own table this is for you!

    Finally tried this awesome spot located in the 4th Ave Food Park! I had heard so much about this…read moreplace and it was even featured on Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives". Their menu consists of some staple sandwiches, wraps, sausage dogs, and salads, along with daily specials. They also have a meat counter where you can buy a variety of very unique flavored/seasoned meats that are all made in house. The shop isn't super big and there is limited indoor seating. Although the food park offers plenty of coveted outdoor seating options. Service was great and pretty quick. The guy who took my order was helpful in answering my questions too. Everything is made fresh to order with higher quality ingredients. This is very evident in the taste of the sandwiches, they are truly next level! I ended up ordering a Muffuletta sandwich and a walking taco. Both of these were on the daily special menu. The muffuletta was loaded with ham, salami, mortadella, Swiss cheese, provolone, olives, Dijon aioli, lettuce, tomato, and onion on ciabatta. This sandwich was huge! The meat was super flavorful and you could really taste each one of them in each bite. I loved the ciabatta, especially because it wasn't too thick and didn't take away from the sandwich. The cheeses were mild melted perfectly on the sandwich. The fresh tomato's, lettuce, and onion complimented the other components nicely as well. I will say I wish the olives and aioli had been more prominent, as this is what truly makes a muffuletta of muffuletta. So I wouldn't really classify this as a traditional muffuletta sandwich and it reminded me more of an Italian sandwich. The walking taco included Fritos, chilli, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, banana peppers, and house-made ranch. I thought these were decent. This wasn't the most impressive thing, but it was still tasty. I wish there had been more meat in the chilli and the cheese was melted on top of the Fritos. The onions were simply chopped red onions and seemed too strong for the dish. While this was good, it isn't something I'd go out of the way to order. I would probably stick to the sandwiches and such as that is what truly shines here! Overall, I was more than impressed with this place. I love that it is located in the food park too! Ordering is easy and the service is welcoming. They offer a nice variety of deli options and there is something for everyone. You can taste the difference in the food here compared to other places. They use high quality ingredients and put a lot of passion into their work. I also love that they have fun switching up parts of the menu daily with unique options. While my muffuletta reminded me more of an Italian sando, it was still one of the best sandwiches I've had in the area by far. The sandwich was absolutely packed with meat and made the price completely justifiable. The bread was really fresh and not too thick, which I really appreciated. The walking taco was decent, but nothing to ride home about. If you are in the area and want a good sandwich, I HIGHLY recommend stopping by.

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    Homemade smoked salmon.
    Homemade smoked salmon.
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    West Coast Seafood Meats & Produce

    West Coast Seafood Meats & Produce

    1.9
    (7 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    We went here two hours before closing and the seafood counter was empty. Did they put everything…read moreaway or is it always empty? No fresh seafood to be had but plenty of frozen. The store itself was dirty and smelly. It took us less than a minute to walk through and realize we would definitely not want to eat anything from this dirty, gross smelling place and we left.

    I visited this place yesterday after realizing that BJ's Seafood may be closed down. *cries*…read moreConnected to it's own store next door, I've visited this place once or twice before as my mother loves their prices on live crabs when she visits. No major issues with the store, not the cleanest, brightest or comfortable place to shop, but the prices are reasonable for a meat/seafood market and they have all of the fixins' needed for a Sunday dinner after church! This day, I visited the walk-up window as I was craving a crab tray with all of the works. The woman behind the counter is the same one that's always there. What I've learned is that initially, I'm always underwhelmed by the customer service lol. She'll talk on the phone the entire order BUT she will get that order! I appreciate that the few times I have completed an order with her, she does give me a big smile and salutations and it truly goes a long way so I won't say that the service is beyond poor at all. The woman taking my order informed me that there were no more crabs which was understandable because I visited 30min before closing. I decided on a full Garlic Shrimp tray and 2 pieces of corn, 2 potatoes and 1 sausage (Heads Up: they are NOT included in the trays!!) I waited about 15 min or less and my order was ready, not a terrible wait in my eyes for seafood. I loved the sauce (although I'm regretting all of that butter today) and loved the corn & potatoes which are pretty hard to mess up. (I will say that those TWO potatoes = two slices of a potato, which is essentially 1/4th of a full potato... they should work on that math because the portion was beyond disappointing.) Both the sausage and the shrimp all tasted like they had been under a burner for hours, as they were overcooked like crazy. The full tray comes with 10 Shrimp but it seems that they gave me a little extra which I appreciate, but I only ate about 4 of them because they were so chewy. :( There's an art to Shrimp and that goes out of the window if they're not fresh or simply being reheated. I truly wish there were more seafood options in the city or I wouldn't have felt so desperate to go here! I appreciate the store, the available options and the smiles, but I don't think I will be coming back for another tray.

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    West Coast Seafood Meats & Produce
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    The Fresh Market

    The Fresh Market

    3.8
    (81 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$$

    I like me some Fresh Market; we've been friends for years and years. Back in the day, we'd do a fun…read moremonthly shop every so often here but with Pubix charging 38% more than Walmart these days, ask me how I know, there's not as much sticker shock anymore. It's actually cheaper to shop Aldi on Instacart and get it delivered to the house than go to Publix. And RIP Kroger. Meats are just better and often cheaper here. Bakery's fantastic. Sushilicious! lol Don't even ask me about the rotisserie chicken. Worlds better. You don't want that Pubix pigeon. Jyeah, you could totally upgrade yourself into bankruptcy shopping interesting and unusual things but you don't have to. Stick to the script and you'll be better off for it. I'm still relishing the delicious filet, chops, those wildly giant asparagus and lobster we've bought here over the last many months.

    Well this was an experience! I knew it had a lot of vegan, good for you options. I usually shop big…read morebox but because my wife gets cash back on an app and fresh market was listed as one of the participating locations.thought i would try them out. Employees were not friendly, and checkouts you have no way to know who was open, their checkout space is narrow . I have a detailed list of what i needed for our daycare, i was only able to buy 3 items on that list. What do families buy here that have children??Ended up going back and finishing up my shopping list elsewhere. It does seem to be slower that other grocery stores , now i know why...I check them out but they are not for me.

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    The Fresh Market
    The Fresh Market

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    Winn-Dixie

    Winn-Dixie

    3.9
    (12 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    It's a Winn-Winn, they say!…read more Winn-Dixie has truly upgraded their game! Taking the spot of the old Lucky's, Winn-Dixie has rolled back into town and they are GLOWING!! I'll be honest, I'm usually a Publix, Trader Joe's or Ward's kinda gal, but this Winn-Dixie has made me into a renewed fan. It's all bright and shiny now because it's new, and the overall new layout and vibe has definitely set the pace for the future! The open floor plan really makes me feel comfortable, especially in a pandemic, as I can move around and really explore the aisles without bumping into someone! With organized aisles, bright lights and enough friendly faces that don't leave you waiting in long lines, Winn-Dixie is starting off on a good note! My favorite part of the store? The Taproom of course!! I was spoiled with Lucky's option to sip and shop, and I was SO excited to be greeted by the glowing lights of the bar! With $3-$5 options for Wine, Draft Beer, coffee and more, you can't go wrong! Shoot, skip the groceries sometimes and just have a beer in my honor! ;-)

    One of my favorite grocery stores…read more The deals are insane. I highly recommend getting the Winn-Dixie app. The variety of things that are on sale or even BOGO is the main reason I come here. Sometimes chicken breasts are BOGO as well as bagels, bread, even sweets sometimes. Two weeks ago, I even got the huge bags of pizza rolls BOGO. Helps a lot when you're a struggling college kid. While I do agree that sometimes the produce isn't super fresh or stocked, it's rare that it occurs. I also don't typically shop for produce here since it CAN be a bit pricey. I'm not from the state, so we don't have these stores, but I was surprised to see a bar and hot food towards the back of the establishment. It's always clean and the people working there seem to be nice. They play a lot of rock music, which I like. It's a cool vibe. Overall though, this specific Winn-Dixie is a personal favorite. Thanks to the team!

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    Front of the store.
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    Grand opening day.
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    Draft beer on tap
    Alachua County Farmers Market

    Alachua County Farmers Market

    4.7
    (15 reviews)
    9.7 mi
    $

    The Alachua Farmers Market has quickly become one of my favorite Saturday morning stops. It's not…read morehuge, but it's packed with charm, friendly vendors, and some really great food options. I love walking around, checking out the booths, and finding new local treasures. One of my absolute musts now is a matcha drink from Honey Nitro + Cold Brew. I had never tried matcha before, but a friend recommended their version with vanilla or lavender, and oh my gosh, it was creamy, smooth, and totally addictive. I seriously didn't know I could love matcha this much! Pappa Thai's summer rolls are another go-to. They're fresh, flavorful, and honestly hit the spot every single time. Light but filling and perfect for walking around with. And I can't forget Proud Pickles, they're such a fun little stand, and I'm absolutely obsessed with their items. Sweet, tangy, spicy, you name it, they've got it. I'm giving 4 stars only because I wish there were a few more vendors but I understand Gainesville is a small town. But honestly, it's still such a lovely experience and totally worth checking out if you're in the area.

    This was my first time at this market and I'm so sad I didn't find it sooner! There were tons of…read morevendors and a nice covered area to walk through. The parking is pretty easy and it seemed like there were plenty of spots, and all of the vendors I interacted with were very kind and friendly. I got a sesame bagel from BagelCorp (forgot to get a pic!) and a cherry chocolate chip scone from Voltaire, and both were pretty yummy and not too expensive. I'll definitely be back!

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    The covered part of their market. Amazing variety of local produce!
    The covered part of their market. Amazing variety of local produce!
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    Goat milk lotion
    Alachua County Farmers Market

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