“Great experience at this Stop & Shop! The store is clean, shelves are well-stocked, and the staff is always friendly and helpful. Checkout was quick too. The only issue is the entrance door it seems broken and needs to be fixed. Once that is repaired, it's easily a
location for me”
“Love johnny Ds, especially in a pinch. Fresh quality produce in a community atmosphere. Going into this place feels like time warping back to an older Boston. Johnny is always attentive, empathic and friendly, as are his employees. Fun music is always being played. I wish they carried more Organic produce.”
“I’m very picky! I recommend this place to friends in the area. He grills it perfectly in front of you. Not dry or overly oily- very tasty! Also there’s these cookies that come from local vender who serves organic -few ingredients grab some of those too. Super yummy food and local treats with short ingredients along with saffron ice cream and other interesting items. Sam the owner is super kind! Thank you I’m sad I’m not longer near this place- enjoy:)”
“I didn’t think the mushrooms would be that different from chain grocery store and I was SO WRONG; we bought maitake mushrooms and added them to a pasta and they were the most flavorful, umami, pillowy delicious addition to the dish. Worth every penny. I can’t eat mass produced mushrooms anymore. These are incredible. And the tea selection is legit; I bought a pu’erh inside a dried mandarin and it was some of the nicest tea I’ve had in recent memory. And the sticker selection was incredible. This is my favorite store in Cambridge”
“Trader Joe's is a place where health gurus meet and find natural foods, ingredients and hopes for healing and longevity. You visit Trader Joe's and life gets better for you and family.....👍”
“This little store is an absolute hidden gem! 🤩 I accidentally stumbled across it while picking up food next door, and OMG… I only wish I had found it sooner!
Ayse was incredibly kind, welcoming, and so helpful. I originally stopped in for their Turkish sparkling mineral water, which is hands down the best sparkling mineral water I’ve found in Boston. Most sparkling waters give me heartburn, but this one actually helps relieve it!
While I was there, I asked Ayse if she had any hidden gem recommendations. She suggested the labneh (pictured) and these cleaning wipes… and can I just say WOW. 😂 They have completely replaced my regular cleaning products. I use them all over my house, and I’m a total clean freak! They’re made with vinegar instead of harsh chemicals, the strawberry scent smells amazing, and the price is unbelievable. I’ve already bought packs for my family and friends because I love them that much.
And the labneh? It’s the best I’ve ever had. I think I’m on my 25th container at this point. 😂 If they ever stop carrying it, I might actually cry.
If you’re looking for authentic Turkish products, friendly service, and some truly amazing finds, I can’t recommend this place enough. Definitely check out this hidden gem—you won’t regret it!”
“Found this cute place recently. Great spot for kimchi or other tricky items to find in other nearby shops. Recommend stopping by to check it out. The owners are locals and seem lovely.”
“Fantastic shopping experience! The unique selection of products always keeps me excited, and the staff is super friendly and helpful. I love finding new snacks and ready-made meals that make my week so much easier!”
“My favorite 'go-to' place for good eats and treats. Plant options for sandwiches, groceries, liquor, and horticulture needs. It's a unique foodie experience.”
“They are best known for their delicious Greek yogurt, but they also have 9 kinds of fresh feta cheese, an amazing olive bar, desserts, pastries, packaged foods, well priced spices and a great variety of Greek pantry items. They’re super friendly too!”
“Great little market. Chill and pleasant atmosphere, staff was very friendly, and the Butcher's Burger and the Haitian Hot Chicken were delicious! Definitely will go back”
“Great store, small format, no alcohol at this location. Love the pure ingredients and all, but portions have gotten smaller and prices have gotten higher. Seems more trendy than substantive for family groceries. Less ingredients, more finished, processed foods. Friendly staff!”
7AM - 6PM
190 Main St, Saugus
Grocery Stores
“Got a steak bomb and a container of spearmint leaves candy. Candy was surprisingly fresh. Even though it was just candy it was probably some of the best I've had. Sub was great all around. No complaints at all”
“Just moved from the north end and while they don't have everything you'd want from a neighborhood grocer (more snacks than necessities) they have a good selection at far better prices than the Golden Goose. Very happy to have them around the corner.”
9AM - 6PM
580 Broadway, Malden
Grocery Stores
“This place has amazing customer service and selection. I wish I took pictures of the sandwiches but I ate it before I could! I got the Napoli sandwich that had pesto, tomato, mozerella, and priscutto on it. It was amazing! They have a big selection of pasta, olive oil, sauces, and gelato. Would definitely come back again.”
“I like TJs a great deal, and this one is convenient to me. The parking isn't stellar but I usually find a space fairly quickly. This is not one of the locations with alcohol but they have most other expected products.”
“Closest thing to a NY bodega, great vibe and Luis is very accommodating. Go in there get a great sandwich in the back and good prices compared to a lot of other corner stores in the area”
“Big, well-curated and clean store with incredible options in produce, fresh and packed food. The staff is helpful, sweet and quick to respond to any queries. Love their bag collection.”
“It was a small country type store but with a deli that makes sandwiches and other items. Busy place. Bought some amazing BBQ pulled pork for the Super Bowl along with don't spinach dip and neither disappointed!”
“Great Persian supermarket with a wide variety of authentic products. The owner is incredibly kind, welcoming, and always helpful, truly makes the shopping experience even better.”
“Always a pleasant experience shopping here and been coming routinely - items are well stocked regularly, new items are organized at a specific shelf for convenience, staff are friendly at check-out. Thank you!”
6AM - 12AM
53 3rd Avenue, Burlington
Grocery Stores
“Extensive grocery store with deli, cheese, fruits, vegetables, cheeses, alcoholic beverages and extensive selection of food supplies and flowers. Very clean store with welcoming staff. Must visit place for quality shopping 👍”
“Great Persian store! I highly recommend this store if you're looking for authentic Iranian cuisine and grocery! The picture is with a precooked can of Gheyme and their smoked rice which was delicious!”
“Though ordering online, quality has always been great. This is the only supermarket where organic fruits are well sourced & do not result in throat itching for people with allergies. Thank you Wegmans”
“A beautiful makeover of the beloved but tired original store. Now bright, spacious well-stocked aisles. A larger fresh produce section and inviting deli and prepared foods. Same long hours, a great evolution of a Waban mainstay.”
“Great quality, great service, and great food!
My mom gets excited every time they have box sales and sent me to pick up a BBQ box they had. Everything in the pic was $200 and even if it was more the quality is always great. They helped me bring the box out and the prepared food I bought because I didn’t buy lunch was delicious!”
“Update: I had originally dropped off three packages here as a UPS access point on Memorial Day. The packages were tampered with and went missing, prompting my initial one star review. After leaving this review, the owner Aymen reached out personally, investigated the situation, and made it right. He was responsive, professional, and genuinely cared about resolving the issue which I truly appreciate.
That said, I would suggest the store work on staff communication and follow-through, as my interactions with employees during this process were unhelpful and went unresolved for weeks.
Updating my rating to reflect the owner’s efforts.”
“Great market for Asian and exotic foods, amazing seafood and fish selection, fresh and high quality. Great selection of mushrooms, ramen, Korean foods including snacks, Japanese snacks and so much more. Spices galore! In the frozen section: all sorts of dumplings, shumai, soup dumplings, pot stickers, etc.”
“Despite being terrifyingly crowded nearly 90% of the time, this is the neatest and friendliest Trader Joe's I've been to! Every employee is kind and ready to chat, and the store is always clean and well stocked. Worth learning to avoid peak hours!”
“THE area's garden center, hands down. And has been for decades. Prices can be a tad high, but the sheer quantity and quality of products is amazing. Been going there since I was a little kid in the 1980s... I think they still had the organist then!!”