Alves Grocery is a Cape Verdean neighborhood market packed with a little of everything, from beverages and canned goods to baked treats and big bags of groceries. It offers great, delicious, and cheap ready-made food that tastes like home cooked Cape Verdean meals. The menu is typical with tasty options like fried pork, chicken, rice with beans, and stewed meats. The pastels are the best. The food is always fresh, hot, and there is ample variety with plenty of choices to pick from. Service is friendly, respectful, and always accommodating, though there may be a line so ordering ahead is recommended to save time. The price is very reasonable, with food sold by weight. It is closed on Tuesdays. Parking is available on the street. Many recommend Alves for any occasion.
Food is always on point. Easy to order food online for a party.
January 2026
Awesome food. Lines are often too long and move very slowly. An express line for ready things would help (torresma...). It's worth the wait. Awesome staff as well!
June 2025
Love the food, but service is terrible. Waiting 30 mins in line for buffet is ridiculous. Vicente s isn't as good but very efficient.
