I do a lot of my grocery shopping at Big Y and enjoy the availability of organic and local…read moreproducts, and a great bakery/prepared foods section (esp. the pizza). But the main reason I am writing this review is to praise Magda at Big Y, who took care of everything for my son's 5th birthday party there. She was so wonderful with the kids, and gave an amazing tour. Our little party guests were so captivated to see the behind-the-scenes action at a place they've been to countless times before while their parent shopped. Unfortunately, staff cannot take gratuities, so the least I can do is sing her praises with an online review. She organized the whole event, decorated the party room with care, and arranged for all the food/beverages to be at the room, as well as cupcake decorating to be set up--and cleaned up! We could not be happier with her attentiveness, and for conducting an awesome Big Y birthday party to remember.

Big Y Amherst is one of my regular, weekly shopping stops. I especially enjoy their weekly sales on…read moremeat: The quality and value are very good. However, they play allot of games. I stopped in yesterday, 3/16/22, and they give me this BS story that all of the registers are down, except 2, but I can still download the app and also save ten dollars. People should seriously contemplate the kind of world we are moving in to, where we are all pawns lying to each other, to further enslave ourselves into the automated digital system. This type of system eliminates jobs, and feeds into the surveillance state, by tracking everything we are buying. Customers should be treated like people, as opposed to a commodity, where everyone's personal data is collected and sold off as a product. Now, if what I'm saying sounds a little crazy, let me ask you a question: In a nice world, do we flagrantly lie to people that registers aren't working, making people wait 30 minutes to check out of the store if they don't embrace your new technology? If this happens to you, and you care about living in a future where we still love each other, and treat people with real dignity and respect, I recommend shopping somewhere else. Don't allow the system to force you into their authoritarian nightmare world. Rather, you force them to be more caring about their employees and customers.

I love Trader Joe's - friendly and helpful service every time I go there. The food is healthy and…read moresuggestions for meals welcomed

Oddly weird layout for a store. This store is always looking for help for some reason, you never…read moresee any presentable employees, I guess they don't hire clean cut people only earthy crunchy. I guess that's why the lack of help!

Been here twice in 5 years. I'm a Trader Joe's shopper. I would never buy produce or meat here. I…read moregrabbed a few odd items for my camping trip. Cheez-Its. Was one item I purchased not much of a savings box was smaller than normal and same price. But the cheezits were stale! Threw away the box. Never again this place is gross, old food, and scary that ppl are shopping here and ingesting this. Buy cheap get cheap lower your life expectancy

This store was terrific for a long time but it's gone downhill in the area of customer service…read more Tonight I was selecting some produce and an employee, who I later learned was actually the manager, stopped in front of me with a huge buffing machine saying "I have to clean here." He did not ask me politely to move, nor did he thank me for moving. He basically told me to get out of the way. I was surprised but continued to shop. Toward closing time another employee yelled in a loud booming voice, "Listen everybody, the store"s closing in 5 minutes. All customers have to get out!" I kid you not. A new Aldi's being built in a nearby community. Hopefully they will be better. Low prices should not mean low customer service

I've been here several times: always good quality merchandise and produce which brought me back…read more Nice to have this lovely local spot that doesn't have the "chain store" vibe.

Very nice Farm store. Had no idea where I was because it was so dark…read more Loved all the different selections of specialty items such as jelly, honey, fresh produce and candy. The bakery had great selections which we chose quite a few. Coming back in the day time lol

I have been a S&S customer for 30 years. This store (not my regular store) is the worst I've ever…read morehad the misfortune to deal with. The layout was very confusing and made it hard to find anything. For example, there was a small sized freezer opposite the bread section with frozen vegetables. They didn't have well known organic brands like Ezekiel bread, which is weird for a high end location. Worse, they marked dust free cat litter as on sale for @ $13.00, then charged $16.00 and took one dollar off, for $15.00. My local Belchertown store is soooo much better. Needless to say, I'll never shop here again.

Please just stick to marking and selling items, instead of this range of nonsense hoops shoppers…read morehave to jump through ! Let's see ... printed coupons, on-line coupons, buy ten-get one free, membership cards, what horseshit ! ALDI's has none of that, AND much better pricing, you dopes. Your marketing, ISN'T.

Best variety of Korean snacks (and other items) in western mass. (I've been to just about every…read moreAsian grocery store) Their snack collection is on point, there's so many different kinds that you would not find around here. The grocery store is connected to the restaurant and so it's nice when I can grab lunch and then grab some kimchi on the way. I ate at the restaurant and was disappointed by the kimchi they gave me with my meal (which I assume is the one they sell in the grocery store bc it states the kimchi is homemade) So I opted for the kak doo gi (radish kimchi). It was super good. One of the best I've had in a while. Even tho it's pricy, it is def worth it. This is definitely the best Korean grocery store around.

I wanted to check this place out since it was the only korean place in my boyfriend's very white…read morehometown. I had $25 to spend for AMEX's Small Business Saturday so we got some sliced meat for hot pot (cut very well and delicious) and pepero.The owner (I am assuming) was a wonderful cheery man (wearing an suit vest and a bowtie!) and answered all my questions courteously. They have limited selection but have all the basics you need to cook a decent Korean meal. Price-wise I guess its same as the H-Mart (the big Korean chain store all over US).

As mini-marts go, this is a pretty nice one if you like the not-so-sterile independent ones that…read moreinner cities survive upon. Cousins has everything, from fresh fruit, to an array of canned foods, to pipe screens and sketchy malt liquors. A bit out of character for Amherst, but when you need a store that has all thirty-some varieties of Arizona tallboy cans, it's the place to go. Props for having such a well-decorated alley, too. Only problem is that it closes at ten: a shame, because it's better than DBmart in all regards but hours. It seems to be far less popular, though, probably because it's a bit tucked away and not as convenient to UMass students as its competitor.

If u wanna spend more on stuff shop here. I have been a loyal customer for 10years and these people…read moresold me the wrong charger for my electronic pen. The owner told me before no returns just exchanges. I went bak within 12 hrs of buying it and his lovely wife decided that a $8 charger they sold to me incorrectly couldn't be returned or exchanged. And she wouldnt even tell me if she had the right charger. Needless to say over $8 I won't shop here anymore U cant be shitty and expect loyal customers I use to go out of my way to shop here, cigarettes, alcohol, soda, snacks now to support local businesses now I wont which is unfortunate.

Visited Hadley Walmart. I usually shop at Chicopee or Westfield. I was surprised that everything…read morefor the most part is clean and organized. I came searching for a portable dvd player & I was able to find what I was looking for at a decent price along with some other things. I seen some mixed reviews but i feel Walmart is a different experience for everyone you love it or hate it. I gave four stars for not being sure about the parts of the store I didn't see.

Just got home from Wmart. I shop 3 times a week. Tonight, needed tomatoes. I know, a boring…read moresubject. Hear me out. Tomatoes said 92 cts each!..what!!! Called a manager over. .. he was struggling!! He said it should be by the pound. People were paying $1 for every tomato. He quickly changed the sign and wandered off,, . I know I sound petty. Please someone tell me I did the right thing.

First. I adore this store, any location I've been in really. Workers are always super friendly and…read morehelpful with questions about fruit, where items are located and cashing out. Tonight I wanted to give a shout out for the Tres Leches Cake which is FABULOUS! It's been available from Boston to Worcester to the Hadley locations and is always an item I pick up. I just realized .... I should Yelp it! It's so creamy and delish, once it gets to room temp the base of the cake slice oozes a creamy, milky cream that's superb! It's near the bakery area but always in the separated refrigerated section and sold by the slice. Cold cuppa moo juice and voila¡ heaven !

This is simply on the grab and go food, 2 items---staples of whole foods…read more 1) The grab and go Pizza--went in to grab a slice of Pepperoni. Grand kids were holding their tongue, Aunt as well. Who ever is the current pizza chef has zero concept of ---You put pepperoni on a cheese slice (that's Pepperoni). What we got was a slice with pepper all over the pepperoni and cheese topping, the entire pizza. It's been like this for 3 months. Cut it out. 2) The Rotisserie Chickens at whole foods--could you lay off the salt a tad. I get better tasting Rotisseries from Big Y and Stop and Shop. Technically yours would taste better if someone could teach the prep person--not so much salty brine. Common element of both situations--who's tasting what you prep people are cooking. Next time I'll hit customer service--There's were the Stars would come back. I know I could have asked for a refund, likely would have gotten one. BUT--it's grab and GO----