I seldom think anything is worth 5 stars, but Wegman's is one of those rare places. This isn't just a supermarket, it's a Super market! I have had the privilege of shopping at this location 6 or 7 times in the last three years, during visits to my friend's vacation property near Scranton. I have had a truly wonderful shopping experience every single time.
This great store has everything you want and more. Fresh produce, a great deli, a superb international foods section, a salad bar, hot buffet, and sandwich shoppe among the other regular departments found in your local grocer. One of my favorite highlights of this store is in summer when the meat department sells these delectable shish kabobs. Let me tell you, they are so good it's a shame Wegman's doesn't sell them year round.
I wish we had Wegman's on Long Island or in New York City. They would blow everyone away with their price and selection. But that's not even their best feature. There best feature is service. Wegman's actually has friendly and personable employees. The customer service is exceptional. At least it is in the Dickson City location.
I grew up in Florida and shopped most of my life at Publix. Publix has a similar good vibe like Wegman's. They always offered great service and a truly great shopping experience. But Wegman's takes that and goes even further with their incredible selection and sheer size of their store. Had I grown up shopping at Wegman's, I have no doubt I would never have shopped anywhere else.
I've had many great shopping experiences, as I stated, but one in particular sticks out in my mind. I think it was the summer of 2008 when I was shopping at Wegman's and was looking for luncheon meats. I spoke with this really nice lady behind the counter named Linda. She was so friendly, so sincere and an absolute delight. She gave me several samples to taste. This helped me decide what I wanted to buy. This is a level of service I never received before in a grocery store. I ended up buying some delicious peppercorn chicken breast. Oh man it was so good. Linda really made my day that day with her kindness. I was so impressed I mailed a letter to Wegman's thanking them for having such a great employee.
I'm not really a picky guy when it comes to shopping. Price and selection are important to me. Customer service is a lost art not practiced by many grocers and retailers. I think Wegman's is one of the few who get it right. They treat people like neighbors or friends. I like that. I just want to be treated like a human being and I treat people the same way. Wegman's goes above and beyond in that respect, in my opinion.
For those who might want a career in grocery or retail, Wegman's is a really great place to work. They were ranked as one of Forbes's top places to work for many years in a row. They really get it right: great prices, great selection, clean well-lit stores(take note here Waldbaum's), and amazing service. I can't think of anyplace I would rather shop for groceries. As I said, I wish we had Wegman's where I lived. I would drive 20 miles to shop there, if I had to do so.
The Next time you are travelling in the Scranton area, you should totally check Wegman's out. You can get some great groceries, have lunch there,and continue on your day. You won't be disappointed! read more