Stop & Shop is a large, spacious, and well-organized neighborhood grocery store offering a wide assortment and variety of stock. It is described as a very nice place with a great location. The store is well-stocked with a decent selection of options, including lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh produce, and flowers. Prices are good and comparable to other stores, with frequent deals making them even better. The shopping experience can vary. Many customers find the cashiers very pleasant and note that workers are available throughout the store to answer questions. Some describe a uniquely positive atmosphere with nostalgic music playing, creating a happy and vibrant mood where employees and customers seem to be bopping and smiling. However, others note the building and check-out machines feel outdated. A common complaint is that there often aren't enough employees to run the registers, forcing use of the self-checkout machines, which are frequently flagged for errors and can leave customers in a bad mood. Despite the headaches, some express hope that such traditional grocery stores can stick around.
Stop & Shop in West Hartford on Farmington Avenue is open Monday-Saturday 7am-10pm and Sunday 7am-9pm and there is also another Stop & Shop stores in West Hartford on Newington Road at Elmwood Plaza in West Hartford.
May 2026
And above average supermarket with ample of things that you need on a weekly basis. The The fruit and vegetable area is on the smaller side, but it probably serves most people. There are areas for cold cuts or lunch meat, beef, poultry and fish.
