Foodtown

Never going back!!! I would stop in here after my workout but Often they’re out of stock on Sale Items! I requested a RainCheck and waited about (20min for it). The following week I go back the item isn’t in stock. I go away on a Business trip come back and there it is. I present my RainCheck and I’m told by the manager Robert it’s Only Good for 14 Days. Well 7 days after the sale it still wasn’t available SMH…

Finding this store last night was a godsend, as I just moved to the area. I am vegan, and while Target has some of the essentials I was hard pressed to find everything. Foodtown has all of my vegan alternatives at fair prices.
It was clean, well stocked and the cashier was fast and friendly. Definitely my new regular grocery store.

In contrast to Stop and Shop, wouldn’t swipe a club card when I lacked one so that I could get the sale. Not the fault of the cashier etc. who was very polite, but no thanks — left my merchandise on the counter, and left. I get that they’re supposed to get you to apply, and on a less busy day I would have, but a poor policy.

Best supermarket in the neighborhood! This location is clean, the staff is friendly & helpful. I find everything I need here from all brands, and the prices are reasonable. They have many ongoing sales throughout the year. This location is convenient & this supermarket is mostly never over crowded.

I used to shop there about two or three times a week. I will never shop there again. Last Thanksgiving, I was given a coupon for a $ 10 gift card when I checked out. The cashier told me, but I couldn’t understand what she was saying so I was like «ok, whatever» and I just took the receipt coupon and left. When I got home, I realized what it was and decided to go back and redeem the coupon. I went back about an hour later to redeem the coupon. I was told the coupon had already been redeemed. That’s impossible. I spoke to the manager he said «Well maybe somebody in your family redeemed it» That’s also pretty impossible since I had just gotten the coupon an hour earlier and it stayed in my purse the entire time. I felt like he was basically calling me a liar.
I sent an email to the company complaining and never got a response. I didn’t really want anything but an acknowledgement to my complaint.
Needless to say, I haven’t shopped there since. I walk past Food Town two or three times a week now on my way to Stop and Shop or Garden Gourmet.
They give coupons and don’t honor them!

This is one of the cleanest, well organized, pleasant looking supermarkets, nicely lit. Their fruits & vegetables are very fresh.
The beer section even has a rating system on each brand courtesy of
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I love coming to this store to pick up a few dolmades, salads & cannoli.
Prices are OK, not many items in this store go on special. But, they are well stocked and neatly shelved.
Overall, every time I shop at this store, it’s always a pleasant experience. Of all the years, I have come here, I have NEVER had an issue or needed to complain about their food, staff or décor.

This is supermarket I always go to when I need groceries but I primarily come here to buy the cooked food that’s right at the entrance. their food selection is so delicious, I just wish it was not so expressive. Groceries are expensive here also.

This is by far, the cleanest, nicest, Foodtown supermarket I have been to. Everything is organized! There’ s also sushi! I never was crazy about market sushi… yet sushi here is different. It doesn’t taste stale, rice is firm, but moist. More importantly, the fish is fresh, with a super sushi grade consistency. I found out the sushi is made on premise freshly almost every hour, every day. The sushi chef is new to the area, but have restaurant experience over 6 years. He even have new theme rolls every now and then: sweet potato roll, the Bronx roll, Riverdale roll, the volcano, the shrimp tempera roll is my favorite at $ 5.99 for 10 pieces!!! Californi roll starts at $ 4~$ 9.99 and up for customized, special rolls. You pay half of restaurant price! Another thing is if you have 2 minutes, then you can order your favorite roll, shop, pick up then pay: no need to waste time you already don’t have. There’s even sushi platters available for your office, home, parties, or any special occasions at an awesome price. If you haven’t tried sushi, this is a good opprtunity to find out if you have the taste of likings for it, without wasting a fortune. It doesn’t taste anything like airport, hospital sushi. I recommend, very highly!

I normally wouldn’t review a chain like Foodtown but this one really stands out. Kingsbridge has become such a cool neighborhood in recent years and this fits right into that mold. This place has a HUGE beer selection, especially for the area. I lived in Kingsbridge for 5 years and this was the first place nearby to carry such a selection. Garden Gourmet used to have some, but not nearly this much and have since gone with just a few measly big brews. Foodtown has a good bakery section as well as a good deli with an assortment of fine cheeses and meats. They have a hot food bar which is better than most you’d encounter. You have a better chance of finding hard to get items here than you would at other spots in the Bronx.
The best part about this place, aside from the beer, was the staff. Cashiers were so friendly. When my wife was pregnant, they’d always have someone to help her out to the car or cab with the bags. That’s rare in New York.

Tried the Sushi, and it just plain awful, I am not even going to try the prepared foods. It wouild be beneficial if they just carried fresh foods and stoped the sales tactics and gimmicks. Give people fresh food. The meats are still rubbery and old tasting. I rather go somewhere else for groceries than to step inside this place.

Best Beer selection after fairway! Looking for a nice 6pack — this is your place.

I have to say; they resolved my problem very quickly. They gave me a rain check for the eggs since I’d bought other eggs already for this week. Apparently that was not policy.
Also; I found out that they DO accept the internet coupons from their own website. They simply load onto your Foodtown card and then deduct at the register when your card is swiped.
So, all in all; I’m a little happier.

Place is clean, there is a variety of products but you always have to be careful, because prices are kind of high, watch out with the specials must of the time they place the product in a different place, you always have to be looking that the register that the price is right.
If you tell the cashier that the price is incorrect, you’ll get the look and/​or the eyes roll up :-(
Once again be careful

Overpriced! This place does not really compare to Garden Gourmet, although bigger, they carry less products, a significantly lower quality level of international goods, and they jack up the prices for no reason! And it’s always crowded!

They fixed up this store about two years ago and I swear by them. Great sales. Fast cashiers and lines. Good discounts, oh I guess I already covered that. Good selection. All around a nice place to shop in the neighborhood… head and shoulders above the Garden Gourmet and Stop and Shop!!!

This is one of the best recent discoveries I’ve made. WOW. They really gave this place a make over since the last time I’ve been here… I looks freakin’ amazing… It actually makes you wants to shop around because of it’s luxury new look. They have a huge selection of products and their prices are great! Definitely gonna’ shop here more often. :)

This is probably the best supermarket I have been to in the Bronx. Keep in mind that isn’t saying much normally, but this place is really good. In the last few years I had been spoiled by the Giant supermarkets in PA (literally the franchise is named Giant), and I was not very hopeful about finding a Bronx supermarket that compares. I mean I grew up here… I know a lot of area supermarkets aren’t terribly clean, some are pretty small, others have sawdust on the floor, and even a few have cats., freakin’ cats, like I don’t know what they are around for.
Luckily this supermarket surprised me. It is pretty clean, it has an excellent selection (which I was not expecting), and overall I can’t really complain. The prices are good, the staff isn’t obnoxious like at a lot of neighborhood supermarkets, and unlike most other area supermarkets I can actually find what I’m looking for. There is no kinda sorta the same thing going on here, or substituting brands, they carry just about everything you need.
For those of you who don’t feel like it is a reasonable walk to this place there is a downside… no parking lot. If you’re driving you’ll have to find a spot near Broadway… oh fun. If you’re a strap hanger and you aren’t going to be carrying a lot you’re in luck though. This supermarket is right next to a subway stop and 5, that’s right 5, bus routes. The 1 train, the Bx 1, the Bx 7, the Bx 9, the Bx 10, and the Bx 20. I think that’s everything. Pretty conveniently located if you hate the closest market to you, like I do. Normally I’ll just grab a few essentials and bring a bag to carry everything in after a trip to the gym. Maybe if you’re getting off the subway after work this could be a convenient stop for you as well.
In any case, if you live in the area and dislike your current supermarket, you have options.

Within the last year, Foodtown was renovated– very nice! They are right off the 1 train and remain my favorite grocery store in the neighborhood (wayyy better than the Stop and Shop down the road). They have everything you would want in a grocery store plus some fancy cheese/​meats… a buffet with hot food in case you don’t want to make dinner. really nice deli guys, a good selection of meats and fresh, well stocked produce.

I’m the mayor on foursquare, so perhaps I’m a little biased.
Great selection of produce, very fair prices and always great quality. Overall, the prices in the store are reasonable, especially if you use your card and peruse the weekly circular (available online).
They also have a stunning craft beer selection, complete with ratings from
. When my beer loving friends stop by, we always venture here to grab a bottle of some fine microbrews.
The staff is incredibly friendly and personable. I’m surprised how many of them know me by name, considering the number of people who shop here.
The inside of the store is spotless, well organized, and bright. Also, I’ve never had to wait in line for more than a few minutes to check out. They always have plenty of staff and lines open.
Keep up the good work Foodtown!

My first food shopping experience in the Bronx for a apatheic dead soul friend (nothing beyond) were going to display his cooking talent to me – oh, excuse me Riverdale, NY. It sits within walking distance on the #1 train at the 231^st station.
This supermarket is a good size although it needs a major overhaul cosmetic structural renovation in the décor and floors appears somewhat shabby with a very rustic look. The selection is decent for major brand name products. The Italian pasta sauce aisle is surprisingly well stock with major brand names as Pegro, Classico, Rao, Paul Newman, Emeril Lagasse’s, Bertoli’s, Ragú which reminisce me of Super Stop & Shop, the ultimate supermarket.