I just received an email that a prior review I wrote of Wegman's was "brought to the attention" of the powers-that-be at Yelp by someone in the Yelp "community" and was subsequently taken down bc I was apparently not specific enough in my review. The fact that someone felt the need to report a review I wrote of a grocery store demonstrates what we're dealing with here. So I will be more specific and see how long it takes for my new review to be removed. First please read my original review that was removed: Eh. Wegman's schmegmans. I don't see what all the fuss is about...it's just a supermarket. I only go here if I have to...I prefer Trader Joe's. Wegman's Wouldn't Suck If It Was Trader Joe's/Wegman's Sucks Bc It Isn't Trader Joe's 1. Wegman's is too big as it is. I hate gigantic stores. Trader Joe's is much smaller and not as overwhelming. It's the difference between a small intimate restaurant and a mess hall. 2. Wegman's plays horrible, depressing music. Trader Joe's plays fun, happy music. I would much rather disco my way down the aisles to the Groove Line by Heatwave at Trader Joe's pretending I'm in the Soul Train line than mope around Wegman's listening to some 12 year old bad song by Five For Fighting fully aware that I'm doing something as mundane as grocery shopping. 3. Every obnoxious foodie and stay at home mother I know is all, "I love Wegman's!!" and is willing to drive through a blizzard backwards to get there. That's enough of a reason to keep me away from that place. Settle down. It's a grocery store. 4. They hide a shark at Trader Joe's and they don't hide a shark at Wegman's. I like sharks. And games are fun. I don't care if the game is designed for kids. I like looking for the shark when I'm at TJ's. 5. Trader Joe's knows what I like and they stock it. I don't want to sort through a bunch of options for the same thing. I just want one or two good choices...tops. I have better things to do than spend all day grocery shopping. 6. Trader Joe's has their Smashing S'mores. Nothing Wegman's has can ever come close to heaven in a plastic container. 7. TJ's has paper bags with handles and they double bag your groceries. Wegman's has the standard plastic grocery store bags. 8. The Wegman's employees wear boring uniforms. The Trader Joe's employees wear Hawaiian Shirts. I prefer to be where the fun people work. 9. Trader Joe's has a bell. Wegman's does not have a bell. 10. The Trader Joe's employees don't troll around on Yelp reporting negative reviews... :) read more

We in Massachusetts had only dreamed about Wegmans, whose reputation preceded itself. Dream no more, now that we have one in Northborough (with the possibility of two more coming to Newton and/or Burlington). This 138,000-sq-ft store is huge, and I felt like a deer in headlights when I looked around. The Market has buffet-style bars of Indian, vegetarian, Chinese food, and sushi (three people preparing a zillion different kinds), among others, while another nearby section contains NY-style pretzels (that you'd see in street carts), soups, and tremendous frosted cakes that you can cut and package (instead of having them already placed in plastic containers as in other stores). You can also order sandwiches and other goodies and then have them priced and weighed so you can enjoy them in the "café." A microwave is there for your use, and there's a soda fountain as well. [Note: I had a small container of Rogan Josh Indian food with saffron/cumin rice (I ate it in the café) and it might have been the best Rogan Josh I have ever had--so tender and flavorful. I spent $5.49, and it was enough for a satisfying lunch and much better and cheaper than that served in a regular Indian restaurant.] The fish section, with its huge assortment of crab cakes ($8), dug-out pretzels with lobster meat ($$$$), and other fresh offerings, could make someone (me) drool. And the close-by kosher cart (different types of lox, white fish, etc.), lobster pond (with 1+-lb, 3+-lb, and 8-lb...yes. 8-lb...lobsters), and meat section (top-notch steaks, with price to match) were enticing. The kosher deli section, across from the cart, had knishes, salads, pastrami, turkey, and corned beef, but didn't have tongue. Big mistake. The dessert section, with unique and eye-catching concoctions, was to-die-for. Had to pull myself away. The cheese section was impressive, too. They had a cranberry cheese for $20.99/lb--too expensive for my wallet, but I would have loved to try it. There's also a tremendous liquor section with great buys on Patron (about $15 cheaper here than in a liquor store), beer (domestic and strange brands, but am sure beer lovers would recognize them), nips, and rows of vodka, gin, etc. The room was larger than any liquor store I have ever seen. Yeah. They had "regular" food, an extensive dairy section, and a meat section (not as fancy as the gourmet meat section), as well as an area for bulk food. Tons of cashiers, and everyone was helpful and friendly. When I came home, I realized that I had never perused the produce area. Just like a good book, it sometimes takes more than one "read" or "trip" to absorb all that a novel or store has to offer. Will have to return. Am thinking you can spend hours in this store. read more

I must say, I don't understand some of the low reviews that keep comparing Wegman's to Whole Foods. It is NOT in the same category in terms of stores. Wegman's must be judged as a grocery store. People who want all organic or all natural foods should stick with Whole Foods, aka "Whole Paycheck". For those of us who want quality foods without it costing us the price of cable, Wegman's is wonderful! I live in the area and the produce is so much better than Hannaford, Stop & Shop, and Shaw's. It is as good as Roche Bros without the high price. The groceries are cheaper or at least the same price as the other stores, and their bakery and cheese shops are to die for. (Again, unless you want all-natural, whole grain desserts sweetened with honey or juice.) The selection of hot foods in the market area is bigger and better than any of the other stores, including Whole Foods. If you're looking for mainly organic foods, I agree that you should stick with Whole Foods. However, if you're tired of the standard grocery stores Wegman's is a must! One other positive note about the presence of Wegman's: Hannaford, Stop & Shop, Shaw's, and even Roche Bros. are now all advertising "New Low Prices" because of the competition they have faced. I was surprised by how much some of the prices have come down recently. They have also beefed up the quality of their produce, meat, and deli departments. It is a shame that the other stores in the area continually put out expensive and inferior products until they were faced with losing customers to Wegman's. For me, it's too little too late. read more

I really want to love Wegman's.. Really I do...I want to love the vast variety of foods and massive amounts of prepared foods.. I want to be in love with a grocery store and come on people it is a grocery store. It may be the Disney of grocery stores but still a grocery store. I do like that there is so much to choose from although is it me or the lay out of the store is not conducive to the lazy meandering I do when I grocery shop. Just going up and down the isles and not paying attention to anything. At Wegman's you have to be on guard ALL the time.. Grocery carts everywhere and BAM BAM BAM...you get hit or bumped into because the isles are ridiculously narrow. People have crazed looks here and watch out if you're a slow meandere like myself. OK now this may seem insensitive but how many of those lark scooters can one store possibly have!! The insensitive part is me saying some of the people in those scooters could benefit from walking from my limited perspective and of course there are people who truly need them for mobility reasons. But they should be used like handicapped spaces. I've been to numerous stores and have never seen that many people riding around in scooters. Not sure why that is Now the prepared food is vast and the sushi is really quite good for supermarket maki. The selections are varied and fresh. The prepared foods like any prepared foods are expensive and you pay a premium..$8 for 4 cannoli which were quite good. You pay for convenience as you would at any grocery stores prepared food section. No longer do I feel enslaved by Roche Bros prepared food section and have somewhere else to forage, Now check out is slow and heaven forbid you forget that one item...FORGET IT,..There is no going back.. It would take 30 minutes just to find the item and the angry hyenas in line behind you would chew you to bits. So 3 stars because I will be back at hopefully slower times whenever that may be. Maybe Wegman's can still steal my heart. read more

it has a warehouse feel to it... WAY to big to really shop there and it was crowded.... not for me... I like my little corner store

I shop at the Northborough MA location every week. I am an older woman and had my face mask on and properly covered. Yesterday, 5/13/20, I went to the seafood counter and noticed the markings on the floor in-front of the case. There were 3 large areas marked with an "X", so I stood inside one of them. Behind me was the narrow passing lane and another customer lingering around a packaged seafood case. The seafood clerk scolded me for standing inside the marked area and told me to "back off" and stand behind the red line. I did, and explained to him that it is confusing to know where to stand because some of us think that the X marks the spot. Today, I called Wegman's and there is no way to talk to a store manager or any manager to report this incident. They put me in touch with the seafood department and the same clerk answered the phone. When I asked him where the proper location is for a customer to stand while ordering seafood, he yelled at me again! He told me that there are proper signage showing the spots and that there are written instructions on the seafood case. Neither I nor my husband had seen the instructions on the case. Perhaps it would be better to kindly bring the instructions to the customer's attention so they are aware instead of scolding them. I think that is the proper business etiquette in all circumstances. We are all on edge with the virus and we all want to make sure everyone is safe. The virus attacks people of ALL ages. Just because I am an older person does not mean I am walking around spreading the virus or that old age is a disease! Shame on Wegman's for not having better customer service. It's very clear they don't care. read more

About every month I go to wegmans. I go specifically for the trail mix bar. They have anything you can think of for the perfect trail mix bag. When I pull into the parking lot, they have VIP parking specifically for expecting mothers. It's awesome because it's a slim-none chance that there are more than 1 pregnant woman in wegmans at the same time as me, and they can't check my uterus, so I use that up front parking because I'm a lazy sack of shit and just want their cinnamon dusted almonds. I go in there, usually put my hands in the bag of grapes and then carry on with my walk. The moment I get near the trail mix bar section, my heart beats with joy. I don't think I ever feel love in my life, but the moment I get a sniff of those nuts I feel a sense of happiness. But last night, it was ruined. I was minding my own business (wicked baked btw) when a short miserable-looking woman was walking towards the isle and made a comment about me eating an almond that I put in my bag. She then stood there and stared at me until I finished and checked out of the store. So yeah that's pretty much all I have to complain about, f* that b* Pce read more

Impossible to get out of here without dropping a bunch of money, but this is the best super market I've been to.

Can get 90% of the organic things I buy every other day at Whole Foods...but for 25% less $$$! And, they are closer to me in Westborough. Just moved here from Colorado, Wegmans is helping to make me feel at home! Great cheese section as well! read more

We drove 40 minutes for the Wegman experience and will not be going back. Yes, it's huge, but that is not necessarily a good thing. The parking lot was jammed and we drove around and around looking for a space. It got no better inside where we had to look over the shoulders of others to see most items. The prepared food, meat, and bakery sections were craziest and I have yet to figure out why. There are tons of things to choose from, but nothing stands out as special, or particularly low priced. (Also be aware that unless you register for a Wegman's card, you will not be given the sale prices at the register.) My daughter is gluten free and there was a poor selection, nowhere near the variety of Whole Foods or Trader Joes. The rotisserie chickens we purchased for dinner were only fair, both flavors were under-seasoned and blah. The cashier told us to come back during the week to avoid the crowds. No thank you, I see no reason to go back. So-so quality, crowded venue, and non-existent special-friendly service that is supposed to be the brand trademark. read more

Very clean and it's nice having it local. Don't go after 3 or you will be waiting in lines forever!

I have been to Wegmans in Northborough ma. several timers since it has opened most recently on Friday 2/17/12 I purchased alot of produce and am very unhappy with most of it! I bought a pineapple, when we sliced it, it is rotten inside as well as a coconut once we broke the shell its rotten inside. Romaine lettuce that is slimy in between the stalks. Strawberries that appear great on the outside until you open the package and most of them are no good. Produce is much too expensive to be waisting money like this so I will definately think twice about shopping there again. read more

If you have read my other reviews you know that I^m a big Market Basket fan. This place is amazing...no doubt about it. I drove quite a distance to see this place and spent at least an hour taking it all in. Wegmans can compete with any company out there. The treehuggers from Wholefoods will flock there thinking that they died and went to organic heaven. Trader Joes will look more like convenience store compared to the selection at wegmans. Stop & Shop and shaws should just close their doors we all know what there problem is. Market Basket still gets you more for your buck. At Market Basket I can load a huge carriage of groceries. I cant see spending $8.49 lb. for a soup and salad bar at Wegmans. After you make it past the prepared foods (still amazing) and you have a family on a budget... That is when reality should set in for you. Market Basket needs to make sure the Market Kitchen food is more consistent from store to store. Some kitchens are great and others not so great. Other than that I wont spend the gas to drive more than 20 minutes to get my groceries. Market Basket is worth the drive. read more

The place to make your anxiety go wild! Haha but seriously this place has so much going on and so many choices it makes my anxiety go crazy. There's been times where I literally have to leave cause I can't handle it. I do love this place but you truly have to like to grocery shop and be a product junkie to truly enjoy this place. My boyfriend won't even come here because he saids it takes forever to get out lol. One thing I do HATE about this place tho are the prices. Mainly for the bakery area, I mean 6 dollahs for a pack a cookies?? Come on... i can bake some tollhouse cookies that will be fresh and hot for $2. And even they're loads of bread range between 5-6$. And lunch meat that's there brand not even boars head or anything fancy 7.99 a pound... a little outrageous. This is a good switch up from average grocery shopping but honestly I'm more frequently a Walmart and stop and shop girl. read more

It's an experience. The total package, basically, and as good as I remember from four years of college out in Syracuse. Now I don't have to travel four hours to go back with one right down the street. Great pizza, great subs, great sushi, a food bar, a latte bar, burritos, Thai, Chinese, Indian (all part of a market cafe that has tons of restaurant seating), plus a liquor store that's bigger than your local neighborhood joint. Plus, the grocery items for the most part hold their own against the other stores in the area. And the Wegmans-branded items are top-notch for a store brand. Plan on spending a couple hours in here. Puts the other "grocery stores" to shame around here. read more

wegmans gets you in the door with keeping milk/bread and eggs at a low cost. Everything else is very pricey especially the bakery and food court. Pizza was old under the lamp very stale when I got it also chicken wings are never available. Cold cuts and meats are high. Very over rated store. Also employees are not helpful. I have been their a few times but done ! Whole Foods is way better in quality and cost. read more

Never in a million years did I think I would write this. After 20 minutes wandering around the store looking for my child that I was separated from I asked the customer service representative Christina to page her. She is 11 years old so I wasn't too concerned. Christina said it was against store policy to page. By now my ice-cream was melting so I returned it and continued to look for my child. I was in love with Wegman's I loved the atmosphere, I loved the employees I loved everything about it. I was their biggest fan until now. 30 minutes had now gone by and still no sign of her. i'm sure I was missing her by seconds each place I went. I never realized what a maze the store was. I went back to the service desk and now Lauren and Christina were still telling me it is against store policy. What does it take to find a child in Wegman's? I returned all of my groceries and gave them the Wegman's bags I had bought because I was so upset. By now my 11 year old finally came up to me and that was the end. 260 dollars returned and not sure if I will ever go back to the store again. I'm not sure who I am more upset with? The staff for not caring that my child was missing or not having a cell phone on my kid. WEGMANS NORTHBORO, MA read more

When they first opened I loved this place, it was great deals good food and big variety and a one stop shop kinda thing, but now I refuse to go there. Besides being crowded which they cant do much about people are so rude! It must be the area or something people forget it's a grocery store not Neman Marcus... There good quality went down hill and there prices went up. Even with using coupons and sales shopping you spend to much there. And there baked goods do not last long. I bought fresh bagels that lasted 2 day then were moldy... read more

i just had my first and second experience shopping at wegmans. and what an experience it was! they have the largest gluten free section i have ever seen, with wonderful selections. the staff was eager to help me locate items. it's been a long time since i shopped at a store that had such a helpful staff. huge store with a huge selection of items. loved it! i am visiting the area from florida and can only hope that they will be opening stores in florida soon! read more

This review is specifically for the floral department. We worked with Wegmans for our wedding. Bonnie was very easy to work with - friendly and professional. The flowers were beautiful and the price was very fair. We would recommend it to other couples in the area. read more

Wow, what a supermarket. The place is huge, they have everything, and great prices, too! Best supermarket I've ever been to.

Thank Goodness Wegmans came into our town!!! I feel that I am not a hostage to the self check out lines at Stop N Shop anymore!!! The customer service is amazing. The produce is outstanding. I also appreciate their cheese section, fresh bread (go for the garlic Tuscan) and fresh meats. Yes it may be busy and jammed packed during certain hours but that tells you something. Fresh quality food. So thankful for this store read more

Wegman's is a great store, but it has it's highs and lows like all stores. Probably more highs than lows, however. Let's start with the food court. You can pretty much get anything you might want here, sandwiches, pizza, Asian, etc. Some things are made to order, such as burgers and burritos. Many items are self service. The self service bars are all $8.99 lb. Be careful, it can add up fast! The very popular Asian, Indian, and Thai bars are, in my opinion, just okay, but people seem to go crazy for them. I like some of the vegetarian options, particulary the cauliflower gratin. The sushi is acceptable. They make it constantly and package it, and the turnover is fast. But, it's still sits a while. If you are really into sushi, it just doesn't cut it. They also offer $6, $8, and $10.00 meal deals(entree and two sides) that are very tasty and a good bargain. A good selection of prepared Kosher foods as well. Prices. They suck you in with certain items that are unbelievably cheap, but others are no less(or more) than other markets. Where you really make out here is in their "club packs" for meat and produce, larger sized at very good prices. I think their meat is very good--better than most of the other local markets such as Stop & Shop. The produce is really no different than other stores. Mostly it's high quality, but I've seen crappy looking items as well. The selection is spectacular for specialty items you would never find elsewhere, imported meats from Italy, cheese from all over the world, etc. It's not so good if you're looking for a particular brand item. For example, you may not find every type of Hunt's tomato products. Wegman's stocks its own brand in favor of others, but their own brand is usually very, very good(and reasonably priced). I'm not crazy about the deli, where most of the basic meats are pre-sliced. The bakery and liquor store are both awesome. I've heard a couple of raves about their catered sandwich platters and salads, although I've never had them. read more

The best place for Groceries and warm food. All veggies and fruits are fresh, have huge varieties to select. Bakery is big with lots of options. Prices are reasonable, more over better when compared with other stores with respect to freshness and taste. Entertaining for kids with roaster and train. Filling for adults with warm food from different cuisine. Flip side prepared food is little expensive side for this area. read more

I love Wegman's, (shop there often). but not their prepared Rotisserie Chicken (garlic, herb). Bought one at 4:30 p.m., served it @ 5:30. It was totally dry, tasteless, horrible! Very disappointed. My family couldn't eat it. read more

My daughter realized last minute she needed a bootineer for her boyfriend's dinner/dance for his school. I talked to a Wegman's employee, around 8pm on the night before we needed the arrangement - she told me she would write a note to the Floral Manager, Britney who would call me early am to discuss. She told me it should not be a problem and the Britney would take care of me. And yes, I received a phone call early am by Britney who fulfilled my order THEN fulfilled the corsage her boyfriend needed for my daughter the same day. Thank you Britney for your excellent customer service and helping us out last minute! I know where I will go for any type of floral arrangement - Wegmans! :) read more

Been shopping at Wegman's in Chestnut Hill since it opened and have been satisfied. I decided to post a review because of the terrific products and support I received from three different departments when I was putting together my holiday open house menu. I went in early one morning and received friendly, knowledgeable help from the cheese, deli and bakery folks. The deli and bakery staff knew about each other's products so made complementary recommendations, and all counters allowed me to sample combinations. My guests (sincerely) raved about the food I served this year. It was nearly a one stop shopping experience for the party this year because of Wegman's. This experience made me a Wegman's shopper. read more

Prep food, fish and meats amazing. Wine is priced right. I just can't stand all the people floating around soaking it all in like its a ride at Disney. Be smart about when you go or it can be a frustrating shopping experience. read more

This evening I went to Wegmans to purchase some prepared food my family. I found the food bar food to be mediocre and extremely overpriced. We purchased some chinese takeout and Mac and Cheese and the total was $60.00! We have not shopped there for groceries, but we definately not be back for the prepared food. $8.49 per pound for Mac & Chees is ridiculous. read more

best damn grocery store chain on earth, bar none

I dread going here. It's crazy crowded unless you go at very "off" hours. People seem to travel in groups which makes it impossible to get around and shop. Also, the lighting is very dim and you can't really see what you're buying. Unlike Whole Foods where everything is brightly and boldly lit. read more

I'm from Buffalo so I'm familiar with Wegmans or Weggies as we call it there. Anyway the one here is very nice and has and has an excellent beer, wine and liquor section. If you signed up for a Wegman's card you got a free tote bag and a free 8oz bottle of basting oil. Not bad at all. I felt the prices over all weren't that much better than other places but it if you pick and choose you could get some excellent deals. They had wonderful, wonderful grapes for 99 cents a pound. The best I've had all year. Their fruit and veggies in general are EXCELLENT. Second to none and for the quality, very well priced. I have to say the store is really nice, the service is excellent, and the prices are on par with the quality. If you want to buy 10lbs of food at a time sure Costco is priced better but if you're single as I am, I would shop there again in a heartbeat. The real problem is I live in Watertown and so I would go out to Northborough only if I happened to be out in the area for some other reason. read more

This store is perfection and anyone who does not recognize how lucky we are to have it in MA is crazy!. It has a fab food court/dining area. Yes, it can be pricey if you load up on food by the pound. But what other market has this variety and dining space. The help is so nice and friendly - they know their store and their departments. These are friendly sales people that are willing to actually help you . And the prices are fantastic. Most items are substantially less in cost than the disgusting Shaw's, the mediocre Stop and Shop; the amazingly overpriced Whole "Checkbook" Foods. And no - this is not Whole Foods. It is better. Some of the gluten free, organic products are sold here - but they also sell every kind of other food that people could want., Great International sections, great bulk candies and nuts, fabulous cheeses, meats and gourmet items. There are regular brands that we all know. And the Wegman's brand products are good. It is worth the drive from most anywhere to shop here. Everything in Wegman's knocks its competitors out of the park. Supermarkets in MA should be scared to death of this store coming in. This is what a supermarket should be!! No longer will MA residents have to have deal with filthy dirty over- priced substandard markets that are understaffed with unhelpful employees who don't want to work. Wegman's ROCKS!!! read more

Count me in as a Wegmans fan, but why is the entrance corridor so small?!?! -Always a bottleneck for shoppers and carts and produce section overflow and it just makes no sense! Shoppers are going in 4 directions right there, in; out; bending over for a watermelon; making a beeline for the fabulous hot food... The bakery is notable also- you pay Bakery prices here but the quality has been excellent on everything we've tried,I.e. Carrot Cake! read more

Yes, it is very, very crowded. At least I live nearby. But, I will simply not do my grocery shopping anywhere else from now on. It is just ridiculous everything that they can fit into that store. It is such a different grocery shopping experience than what I am used to. And then it only took a few minutes to check out because all the checkouts were open. ALL of them. read more

I would have given this a 5-star; however, I was recently surprised and disappointed by the elimination of the Wegman's BURRITO BAR, one of the best in the area! The selection at the food court is impressive, but I am much less enthusiastic without my beloved W's BB. PLEASE BRING IT BACK! read more

Could stand alone as a bakery-cafe, they have so many kinds of baked goods and coffee. The prices are a bit high for some items--was surprised by prices of their seafood. Makes cooking easy with lots of stir fry items, there's a staff that slices vegetables all day. Like the atmosphere, but the prices are inconsistent. Come here for the coffee and the convenience. read more

Very friendly staff, abundant goods, colorful bakery, plethora of choices. The price is all right. The environment is clean and bustling. What else can I say? I only wished I lived next door to it! read more

I was just here recently and I will tell you this store is large!!!!!!!!!!! I loved it here. They had a cafe, they had of course a supermarket and they really have anything you are looking for (I mean in a supermarket) imaginable. Even though it can be confusing to know where products are, it is still a place to go if you are looking for a large amount of stuff and if you live near this location. read more

We had never heard of Wegman's until the stories started flying around about them coming to town. Then, everyone we talked to who knew about them had nothing but rave reviews. Being people who want to see for ourselves, we went there and discovered that everything we heard was true. We've even taken people there, who were visiting from out of the country, just to show them how incredible it is. We honestly don't shop there for everything, but there are things you can find there that you can't find anywhere else. We're glad they are there! read more