Which grocery store?

[ryanwanger.livejournal.com]

While we're on the subject...

Any recommendations for nearby grocery stores besides Shaws? I absolutely hate that place. It's so crowded, and the prices aren't great. So ideally, some place that's cheaper where you don't bump into someone every 3 seconds.

Discuss.

Comments

[heliograph.livejournal.com]

What kind of stuff?

McKinnon's in Davis Square is cozy, but it has great inexpensive meat. There's a place more or less across from it that sells veggies and fruits. For other bulk consumables I usually go to Costco in Everette.

[dani-namaste.livejournal.com]

I like both McKinnon's and Farmer's Bounty for many things, but the Farmer's Bounty produce I've always found questionable.

I like Pemberton Farms on Mass Ave (right outside Davis), but it can get pricey quick. GREAT organic produce, though, and a lot of really great gourmet stuff.

I also will generally trek to River Ave Whole Foods, the Trader Joe's on Memorial Drive, and the Market Basket in Somerville - the last has shockingly good produce for how cheap everything is, but yes - you do have to fight the crowds a bit. I've been there from 12-3 and still had to battle crowds. Hell 10 in the morning there were still crowds. But I got four bags of groceries (including much fresh produce) for about $30, so I didn't complain.

[dominika-kretek.livejournal.com]

Farmer's Bounty will try to sell you spoiled, expired, or rotten produce at full price. Stick with the non-perishables.

[dani-namaste.livejournal.com]

yeah, I really don't buy the produce there unless I'm in desparate need and I'm in the area.