Gristedes

Of course, I would prefer to shop at Trader Joe’s for all my groceries all the time, but sometimes you just don’t have the energy or time. So here’s what this is:
PROS:
— It is a fully stocked grocery store — you’ll find most things you’d get at a regular suburban grocery store.
— It’s never busy or crowded.
— They have some promos at times which can make prices decent
CONS:
— SO EXPENSIVE. It kills you.
— Produce doesn’t strike me as particularly fresh.
— Service isn’t very good.

Barely any line. They have a lot here but yes it’s very pricey. Rice pudding in the back.

Prices are too damn high I never go here unless I need 1 or 2 items only.

AMAZON LOCKER REVIEW ONLY — All I can say is that I am thankful for Gristedes because they do have Amazon lockers and I can receive my packages there along with picking up the random grocery item all in one stop. As other people have mentioned, please check the EXPIRATION DATE on the items you randomly pick-​up and make sure your fresh produce isn’t on it’s way to the garbage bin.
This is the ONE reason that makes Gristedes A-​OK. Otherwise, I don’t mind the longer walk on over to Trader Joe’s!

I will give this place three stars. Why, you ask?
1. They always have my favorite beverage – diet Turkey Hill green tea – and it’s often on sale.
2. They have the best prices in the neighborhood which may have something to do with being so close to the housing projects.
3. The cashiers are uncommonly friendly and efficient, and I’ve never waited on a long line.
You’re right – this grocery store doesn’t resemble a sparkling-​clean, suburban grocery store, nor does it have a great selection of produce, but it serves a purpose. And frankly, I’m not going to complain about a store with four-​packs of soft, two-​ply toilet paper for only $ 2.99.

You know that a business is doing something terribly wrong when the average of 10 reviews amount to just one star. It makes sense though, because this Gristedes location is slightly run down and kind of has a bodega feel to it.
Service is pretty much non-​existent. At most grocery stores, when a worker is stocking the shelves, he/​she is considerate of others and will try not to take up too much space in the aisle… but not here. Also, no one will say a word to you.
However, I did leave a happy girl because I got my bag of goldfish (pizza flavor)!

Welcome to Gristedes, home of expired dairy products, ready for the trash produce, and staff with major attitude. I’ve now been to 4 branches and they’ve all been equally crappy.
It’s amazing that a chain can be so bad at so many locations, but that’s really the case with Gristedes. This is by far one of the worst supermarkets you’ll find in NYC.
Shop elsewhere if you can.

GROSSTEDES.
This place is around the corner from where I live and it’s awful.
Overpriced food. Old food – especially the canned stuff – like 2008. Surly staff.
Just bad. Shut this place down.

Cereal on sale is $ 4.99 a box? They must be high. I know this is NYC and all, but the prices here are outrageously expensive. Not helping matters is the fact that it’s so cramped in here you feel like you’re right on top of every other shopper. I quickly decided against buying anything other than the 6-​pack of Coke I intended to purchase because of the prices. That damn 6-​pack alone cost me $ 5! I’d only suggest stopping in for a good laugh at how absurb their costs are.

I take it back; this place is much improved. Still not in the league of Trader Joes or Whole Foods (Union Sq., I miss you), but the effort is there. Still… check those dates.

3^rd ave one is cheaper n friendlier. This one really sucked today. Putting up a fake sales sign… Its a fcking lie!!! I fckin hate them n nvr going back again

I believe in second chances (unless you are a crazy ex reading this, in which case, I do not). I pride myself on maintaining an open mind and that, sometimes, my first impression isn’t exacltly gospel.
Call me a sucker, but after going into Gristedes and purchasing rancid, expired salsa and moldy bread, I figured I’d try one more time for good measure.
There was something ALIVE in my cereal. It was crawling. N-​O. Not a choice.

Come here if you are in need of groceries and don’t have the extra time to walk a couple more blocks to get to D’Agostino.
Aisles here are difficult to get through seeing as how they’re about 2′ across. They pack, pack, pack their store with as many things as possible which would be great except that nobody in the store really knows where anything is. And when you ask them they flail in a direction with their hands and «estimate» an aisle. If you ask them to show you where it is they just redirect you to the aisle, saying that you should be able to find it «there.»
Items here are also overpriced — even their sale items are about the right price when compared to other supermarkets. I came here once but I don’t think I’ll be coming here again considering their inability to keep their inventory straight and their prices competitive. But it’s still a place to go if you’re in need to groceries immediately.

I hate Gristedes. I can’t believe Stone beer is something like 16 bucks for a 6-​pack when it used to cost 9 in CA and 11 or so at Food Emporium 2 blocks up. Most other things are also marked up above what they should be… Todaro’s a block or two up the street is cheaper for bread and cheese. I try to stay away from here and head to Food Emporium for groceries in my neighborhood. Food Emporium may also have relatively similar prices, but the store appears a lot nicer and beer is cheaper.