Grocery Stores in Upper Arlington, OH

“It is a no-frills grocery store known for its budget-friendly prices. The selection may be limited compared to larger supermarkets, but the quality of their private-label products is often surprisingly good. The store layout is simple, making shopping quick and efficient. Bring a coin for the cart and your own bags, as they keep costs down with such measures. A great choice for those looking to save on their grocery bill.”

“I briefly visited the recently-opened Littleton's Market, in the Tremont Shopping Center in Upper Arlington, on 12-12-2023 [while I had been there with a friend] and then returned on 1-2-2024 for a more extended visit.Between 1952 and 1986, Tarpy's market had been at that location and then closed after many years of service.Huffman's Market had been at that location for longer than thirty years and then sold in 2018; UA Market had been at that location for approximately four years and then closed.During December 2023, following a delay because of the need for significant remodeling [including building a large outdoor pavilion in the parking lot], Littleton's Market opened for business.One of the features of Littleton's Market that I immediately noticed is that there is an in-store café where customers may purchase and consume food and drink while they are visiting that store.I had been particularly impressed by their large upscale "prepared-foods" section that is replenished regularly because so many people are buying what they are preparing.I learned to my surprise that all of their "prepared food" is prepared "in the back" rather than being prepared at a different location and then brought to that store for sale.I have never before visited a store that has so many employees per square foot.I asked the guy who had been working behind the "prepared foods" counter if there is "a line at the timeclock" when people are arriving for work; he told me that everyone "logs in" with their smartphones.If you are looking for a "gourmet" grocery store, Littleton's Market is definitely the place to go. They have a huge selection and offer many choices.”

“Good selection. Nice seafood and meat counters, including live oysters and dry-aged steaks. Staff is helpful.They also carry Bianco canned tomatoes which in my opinion are as good or better than most brands of San Marzano available in the US.”

“Not handy for me, but I've been a few times over the years if I happen to be nearby. Consistently good experiences. Seems small in a way, but it's pretty big. I'm not a big fan of Kroger in general- too expensive, sometimes limited selections. Never do my whole shopping here. But for convenience runs, checking to see if they carry a brand others don't, etc., it's fine. I ended up with one thing I was looking for and one impulse buy (on sale.) Self-service so I never dealt with staff. Decent parking lot for a Kroger (some are wonky.) Pretty easy to find stuff inside.”

“Just another Kroger in Columbus area- looks a bit oldie, but quite stocked up. The store was neat and clean, and well organized. The staff were helpful. Here people wrote about a problem regarding self check out. However, I didn’t face any problem while checking out by myself.”

“Great pharmacy, stopped in to get a flu shot and was greeted at the register as I walked up by Scott. Pharmacy staff was kind attentive and was in and out within 20 minutes. Wish I discovered this pharmacy sooner!”