“This is the place I was looking for the whole time!! They have everything, the store manager was incredibly kind. She even offered us Turkish coffee! I will definitely come back ❤️”
“The best and the biggest selection of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean products, and smoke shop products. the store is very clean and organize. The employees are pleasure , very polite and knowledgable to speak and extremely professional, the prices are very low compare to other stores around even cheaper than online. The smell of the store is good and very fresh. The floor is very clean and shiny! 100 out of 100!!!!!”
“So this is my first ever Trader Joe's experience this year. ? All thanks to my UMD classmates. This is the only location I've been to. There is validated parking, the store looks clean, sometimes a little crowded, but it's at College Park so I'm not surprised. These kids need to eat. The prices are fair. The variety of foods is what I love. Lots of International type foods such as a variety of Asian delicacies. Their frozen food definitely surprised me. The ones I picked were amazing. Being a Grad student, working full-time, having a internship, full-time parent of a teenager, yes all of this is why Trader Joe's have gotten 1 more new customer. ? Made my life a little easier in times of chaos. The wings and the Thai red curry are my favs so far.”
“We chanced upon this store while visiting someone in the area. It was Sunday just before lunch but this store was hopping busy. We were lucky to find a parking spot because there were a number of cars coming into the lot. It is a small store compared to the ones in Houston but it is every bit as good. They had a large variety of items. We were looking for flowers and a small cake. They had a good selection of fresh flowers. We were looking for a small cake for someone’s birthday. They didn’t have any so we bought a Banana Walnut bread which was yummy according to the recipient. This was a quick stop for us but it gave us a good glimpse of the store. We interacted with a couple of employees who were very helpful and cordial.”
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I love shopping at Trader Joe’s! The service is always amazing — super friendly and helpful staff. Everything is well-organized and very clean. It’s such a pleasant shopping experience every time!”
“Gourmet, organic, unusual and delicious food. Beer and wine, too. This is a gem in our neighborhood. Pro tip: try cultured, salted butter, but beware, you may never want normal butter again. The hot food bar and salad bar are great but the cold sandwiches and premade salads are amazing, too. Lunch, groceries, fine cheese for a party, a quick hot meal, excellent breads, are all at Roots. Also all the expected grocery items and health products. Yes I am a big fan.”
“Ugh! I don’t typically post bad reviews but when shopping this location please make sure all your items are in your bag. I regularly go to this location because it’s the closest. I went for soup and I purchased a few other items. I travel to get this location at least 20 mins and to get home and realize the one thing I went to get was not in my bag is not good. I called and the manager was less than empathetic given I drove such a long way only to told that they would refund the cost of the soup. For such an oversight I should be compensated for the time and effort.
So buyer beware check and make sure your items are in the bag. These cashiers are distracted by their phones. It’s so disappointing!
I have amended this review because the store manager called and offered to bring me the soup? now that is customer service…again it’s my market of choice !”
“Only place in the area I've been able to find tamarind sauce (specifically sauce, not chutney)! Wish I'd checked here before ordering some from the UK. Helpful and polite staff. Small store but good selection, especially of spices and dried fruits. I wasn't buying meat so I can't comment on that.”
“This Whole Foods upholds its reputation of being clean, with great produce, and friendly service. Plenty of parking in the garage. Some products I don't see at other Whole Foods locations is a plus.
Still some things I didn't find. I was looking for Injera chips, fresh spearmint, and a bunch of beets. None of this was available which was disappointing since I usually pick those items up at the Riverdale, MD location. Nonetheless, I found everything else and enjoyed my trip overall.”
“We’ve loved Boarman’s for years. It is THE place to get fresh eggs, fresh meats, custom cuts, delicious pre-mades, special orders, and all kinds cool stuff you can’t find elsewhere. The staff is ALWAYS helpful and gracious. I’m especially grateful for them recently as my son has become obsessed with grinding his own meat. Every week he asks for custom cuts off the bone and every week they do this extra work uncomplainingly. Boarman’s is the best. 10 stars.”
“My wife of 15 years being from Thailand needs products from her region sometimes not necessarily from Thailand. We have been customers for years after Thai Market closed in downtown Silver Spring. Always friendly and generally have the spices and condiments she likes to maintain.”
6AM - 12AM
8855 McGaw Rd, Columbia
Grocery Stores
“I've basically grown up in Wegmans so this one was really interesting for me, The fact they sell 0.5% abv drinks without carding is wild to me.
But even wilder is that they sell alcohol on the top level, I'm not used to that but it's pretty cool.”
“I used to love this place, but the prices are through the roof. Still, some items are cheaper than buying on Amazon. It still provides dairy products that are NOT offered anywhere else, and is a cut above other health food stores. But too many times the items I go there to get are sold out. We rely on it for dairy. Has lots of pasture raised products. Two bags of groceries can easily run $200.”
“I just found this store and it has quickly become my favorite. Clean, friendly staff, excellent selection, great pricing. All the things I want in a grocery store.”
10AM - 8PM
308 Main St, Laurel
Grocery Stores
“Great selection of olives, feta, pita, and many middle eastern and Mediterranean spices and spreads. The owner and staff are always helpful and friendly. Best stop on Main Street.”
“Bought my fresh turkey there, and it took the seasoning very well. There were Le Seure petite green peas that I haven't been able to find at other grocery stores.”
“Small but covenient Indian grocery store! They're in a busy shopping center next door to Hip Hop chicken. My mom put me onto their mangoes and indeed they are sweet and definitely worth it. They don't always have them, but when they do, I am happy. Their hours online aren't consistent so call ahead if possible. They have other fruits, spices and snacks.”
8:30AM - 10PM
12015 Georgia Ave, Wheaton-Glenmont
Grocery Stores
“My first visit to this location it was pretty busy on a Saturday and afternoon parking was tight. The hot foods dining area was pretty small. They seem to offer like eight different types of soup. They had some premade dishes and dishes available. I picked up a couple onigiri, marinated eggs, seaweed salad, and some pickled ginger.
Tons of options of miso and kimchi, noodles, dumplings, ramen, galore. I picked up a few kinds of kelp, some wakeme and some kombu.
All of the fresh fruits and vegetables were really impressive. They had tons of different types of mushrooms and it was pretty cool to see some variety packs available.
Lots of fresh durian, even small already cut and prepped.
The meat and seafood areas were impressive as well.”
8:30AM - 8:30PM
9440 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring
Grocery Stores
“I think this is the only place in US where you can get out with basic groceries in hand (milk, bread, some veggies) with bill under 10$. I appreciate the Aldi store chain for that. ?
And, they have pretty much everything you need for daily use.
On the otherhand, I dont mind paying 25 cents for cart but who keeps the coins with them in this mostly cashless Economy.”
“Lunch buffet was fantastic! Meat dishes only for weekday lunch. Was told they have vegetarian options on the weekend. Little grocery store opens up in to a huge warehouse with a comfortable place to sit and escape the office. Hidden gem for sure!”
“The best French bread in Wheaton came recommended and they sell it here and the service is incredible. friendly and courteous ? recommended. the fresh and hot bread ? just comes out of the oven ??. come and check it out..best!!”
“Great small store. Store owner recognized me today after three years. Amazing. Used to shop here before covid. Will be coming back. Good to support local store owners.”
“Great local grocery store that is a real throwback in an era of only chain supermarkets. Staff really get to know the customers and you can get some great deals if you go in open to cooking whatever the sales are. Incredible wine department for a small store!”
“It is one of the best stores in the area because they have many items from my country and all countries, very fresh fruits, vegetables and meat and the prices are considerable.”
8:30AM - 8:30PM
8231 Gateway Overlook Dr, Elkridge
Grocery Stores
“A good Aldi's store. Clean, well stocked, and good prices. All the things that one has come to expect from an Aldi store. The staff was friendly and helpful. I will be back. I recommend this store to others.”
9AM - 8:30PM
10912 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville
Grocery Stores
“Clean, well kept, smells fresh and is well stocked - BUT I have one question- WHERE IS ALL OF THE WONDERFUL FRUIT, AND WHERE ARE ALLLLLL OF THE FRESH VEGETABLES THAT GREAT YOU WHEN YOU WALK INTO THE STORE IN ROCKVILLE, MD????”
“Mostly a selection of Indian spices and many other ingredients for Indian cooking. They also have a variety of frozen heat-and-eat Indian foods. They also offer a smaller selection of Ethiopian foods. It's fun to browse - you're sure to find something good!”
“Every time I come here they are always helpful. The lines are usually not long and they are polite and will speak with you. Not like other stores where the staff can be rude. I really enjoy shopping here.”
“This location seems to offer a good balance between location, ambiance and service. Parking was plentiful, employees were pleasant and helpful, inventory was clean and fresh. I went there to use the Amazon return desk and ended up staying to enjoy the totally wonderful eclectic marketplace.”
“Great place to shop for your groceries. This store has a large selection of a variety of foods. The store managers, staff are respectful, courtesy and very helpful.”