“The best place to grocery shop, especially near the UW campus. There's a convenient bus, BCycle station, and (limited) parking. Extremely busy on the weekends, especially during the school year - definitely recommend avoiding if possible. Like all Trader Joe's, products are amazing, in-store ambience is great, and employees are very knowledge, friendly, and welcoming.”
9AM - 8PM
3925 Lien Rd, Madison
Grocery Stores
“Aldi’s is my go to grocery spot! It’s super affordable and I love how it’s not too big so it doesn’t feel like a chore to go down a million aisles or walk a mile to get to a certain section. I always know I can do a quick in and out run if need be. The only thing I don’t like is that it is lacking in a lot of ethnic foods and just general that I love to eat like turkey bacon, collard greens, grits, and more. Otherwise, it has amazing options and you just cannot beat the price!! I volunteer to bake lasagnas through LasagnaLove for people in need and love a good deal for it.”
“Large selection of bulk items. Well-stocked meat department. Produce is fresh. I like the spaghetti squash.
Prices are pretty good. Parking is easy.”
“Great supply place if your having or putting on a large party or a large gathering of any kind Gordon's is the place to get what you need. They remodeled since we were here last and it looks great.”
“if you live on langdon, and don’t stop by and see these guys once in a while, you’re missing out. the staff is absolutely amazing (always super friendly) and the sandwiches made to order are perfect as well. open till midnight too for any late night needs!
Parking: No parking in the alleyway, you could get towed. Find a street spot if you can, but this place is really for walkers mostly
Wheelchair accessibility: Non wheel chair accessible, but if you call i’d bet they’d run the order up to you”
“I'm so impressed by the food pantry and employees here. I've used it a couple times, and they are organized and friendly. They have options for pre-made meals, pantry items and fresh produce. It's a great resource for the community when people are struggling.”
“I grew up going to Ken’s, and I’m very happy that it’s now just a short drive from me!
My mom would always take me to Ken’s to pick out chuck roast for post roast dinners, of course you have to get their $1 chicken legs as well which is great for a easy cheap dinner night.
My partner and I really like their NY strip steaks, especially since they are on the thicker side and they let you pick out your steaks. They just have a great range of meats for you to pick out! I feel like a kid in a candy store (but it’s meat! ?)
They always sell these super thick asparagus stalks so I always go there if we are having asparagus for dinner, and we love their muffins! I just had a one of their Lemon Poppyseed muffins today and it was so good! I usually have to split it up in to quarters because they are giant.
The service there has always been top notch in my experiences of going there, always greeted with a smile and the service is fast and efficient.”
8:15AM - 6:45PM
711 S Gammon Rd, Madison
Grocery Stores
“Best prices around on the West side of Madison. The only price competition in my driving world is Costco in Middleton. Sometimes the pumps are so busy that customers are lined up trying to guess which one will open first, but that wait is worth it.
Discover cards are the only charge cards accepted. Debit cards are accepted.”
“This place is great! Easy in and out, very quick unload. Took about 25 minutes from check in to green light. The guy on the receiving dock was awesome. They are a FCFS facility, final time for receiving is 1400, starts at 0630.”
“Woodman’s Food Market offers a wide variety of products, making it a great place for grocery shopping. The fruits and vegetables section stands out, as it is cheaper and has a larger collection compared to other stores. However, the egg selection is limited and slightly more expensive than other places.
One downside is that there is no dedicated halal meat section, and the fish selection is also limited. Despite this, the store’s huge space makes shopping enjoyable, as you never feel cramped or rushed.
The store operates 24/7, but after 9 or 10 PM, only self-checkout counters are available, with minimal staff present to assist. So, if you prefer staffed checkout, it’s best to visit earlier. During the daytime, the store is quite busy, making shopping a bit challenging due to the number of carts in motion. However, evening hours are much quieter and more comfortable for shopping.
There is ample parking space, which is a plus. One minor issue is that the app’s product recommendations don’t always match what’s available on the shelves.
Overall, Woodman’s is a great choice for fresh produce at reasonable prices, but if you’re looking for halal meat or a wide fish selection, you might need to look elsewhere.”
8:30AM - 8PM
8222 Watts Rd, Madison
Grocery Stores
“Can get most of what we need here for better prices than most other places. Can't get everything we need but a vast majority and the products are good quality. Aldis has come a long way from where it was 30 years ago.”
“Owner is changed recently and they increased prices a little bit, still cheaper than Lee's oriental.
However, some items are more expensive than ordering from Weee now.”
“Very nice grocery store that focuses on local brands, regional food, organics and some bulk options for ingredients. Good wheelchair access and large aisles. Bathrooms are located immediately to the right at the far end after entering the store. Can be difficult to get parking in the parking lot, highly recommended you find parking in the residential blocks behind the store.
(Don't tell anyone, but I think this place secretly hosts a branch of the Galactic Empire.)”
“I just finished eating a steak taco & a pastor taco. I’m regretting that I didn’t order more. I’m definitely going to eat here again! 100% awesome! (Bring cash to save a little money. They add a 3.5% fee added for using a card.)”
“Honestly I went here because it’s where hot and spicy food was located… I had the pad Thai and it was absolutely phenomenal was the first time I ever ate pad Thai and I fell in love. They had a huge selection of Asian foods so next time I’m making some homemade Thai food I’ll be sure to hit this place up!”
“Judging not by the problems encountered, but by the response then I can recommend Christine's Kitchen. I started this review months ago but picking back up. I thought to list with 2 stars but I am an ardent supporter and softy for small businesses so I'm glad I gave myself time and space from the hiccup before posting a review. 1) this umbrella organization provides plenty small eateries, individual cooks and home decor offerings a place to reach many with less effort 2) the location is right off E. Wash with a parking lot for easy access 3) order online and schedule a pickup 4) customer service really tries. I could go on about my incident but I respect the attempts at recovery more than I'd ever complain about the mix-up/failure/stumble. However you want to name it; nonetheless, I'd summarize with Nice concept but the pickup process failed while the service sincerely tries to correct and adapt which says more than anything to me. Why 4 stars and not 5? There's authentic room for improvement and I'm certain they'll get it as I've only had two visits to provide the average/mean while I hope anyone reading doesn't see 4 stars as failing but as a genuine review supporting their potential growth + honest interactions with me as a shopper.”
“Absolutely love their Deli Mart. It’s some real Asian food that feels just like I’m back in Chicago. I tried their Bulgogi Plate, Roasted Pork Plate, and Pork Lumpia. All three are just so tasty. I’ll be a frequent customer just for their food. ?”
“This is a good all around hole in the wall eats. Even as a vegetarian you can find a bite here, just remember that traditional re-fried beans are made with lard, so get black or pinto beans if its an option.Usually grab the family a pile of pastor tacos with cilantro and onion, can't go wrong getting them that. It isn't our favorite pastor recipe in town, but what it lacks, the amazing three different salsa's make up for that come with the food.”
“Usually has what we are looking for, items moved around sometimes and can be difficult to find. Some items pricey. But I like going here and the products are good.”
“We go here for the deli. The Vietnamese sausages that are warm and ready to eat are delicious and a regular purchase for us. We've also tried other items from the deli such as the Pad Thai which are also great meals. This is also a grocery store which has some nice selections as well. The prices are affordable. The food and prices keep us coming back.”
“Love Capitol Centre Market for its location and good selection of items. They have pretty good weekly deals and always have some items on clearance. The staff are professional and helpful. Certain produce items are really expensive though, for no clear reason. Like zucchini is $4-5 per pound even in the summer, when its dirt cheap everywhere else and anyone with a zucchini plant has more than they know what to do with. Also yogurt is consistently more expensive here than most other places.”
“We came here primarily for the floral department, which is expansive with a broad selection.
Do not come here for the lowest floral prices; however, they did a really great and expedient job of arranging a cut bouquet for our baby elephant planter (shown). It's only money.”
“Great place to stop in late at night and grab some snacks. I’ve been living on state street a few years now so the convenience of the location is 10/10. The workers are very polite and I’ve never had a problem here.”
“Whenever I visit Madison it's always a treat to shop at Jeny Street Market. They have such a fun variety of quality things to choose from. Yummy produce, tasty baked goods, lovely cheese and great eggs. The staff are always helpful and nice too!!”
“It's a small town grocery store so you're obviously going to be paying higher prices than you would at a giant big box type grocery store. But living in a small town and having a good selection of quality stuff on hand is obviously extremely helpful and very much appreciated. The staff here are very polite and happy to help and since they've gotten new owners over the last few years the quality of the food has gone up considerably.”
“Very grateful to have 4 downtown grocery stores in Madison. Shopping here will get you most of what you need, with items like produce being fairly reasonably priced. There is a good selection of canned goods, unlike at Target on State St. However, I find the pricing of some items to be predatory. A gallon of milk is more per unit than a half gallon for some reason. It’s like they think customers just won’t notice they’re paying more for no reason. I’ll just buy milk elsewhere. Chicken nuggets/patties are like $7 per pound, more than actual less processed meats.”
“Great location and super friendly staff. I prefer this location over the other one down the road. Never a bad experience. I only wish that they opened earlier. 5 AM is too late on many days. 4 AM would be much better for my schedule.”
“I love drinking kvass and this is the only place locally that carries it. They have a great selection of European foods, I usually pick up a few snack items while I'm there.”
“Good selection and best prices that I've found. The dumpling selection is quite extensive.
When you walk in, there is a distinct and pleasant smell. It doesn't matter what day or time, there are always customers. Even so, checking out is quick.”
“3 workers, Cooper Sam and Drew did a great job assisting me, one of them even helped me out to my car because I was injured on crutches. This was great customer service, these boys were trained well!”