Central Market

Love this store it have to take off one star. The space is smaller than others so it does fell very cramped in here. Good selection and everything is filled and displayed great. A little hard to find things

The best part about coming to Texas is this market. Never loved a grocery store more than I love this one. ¹⁰⁄₁₀ would recommend!

I love CM and shop at both this location and the Lovers Lane location 3 – 4 times a week. But, my loving feelings for this store were quashed today when I discovered what may be some dishonest practices going on in regard to the variances with the produce scales. While the store advertised one price, the scale came up with a higher price (a difference of .30 $) on various produce items.
Actually, the same scale was doing this 2 days ago and though a store employee apologized for the scale’s error, it was still doing the same thing today.
And even after I pointed it out to 2 employees today, said scale was still in use.
Leaves me wondering about how many other items are ringing up at higher than advertised prices.

I love to shop here. I love the variety of soups and bread its so good and most of everything the variety of organic goods and the selection of wines is very broad as well. You will find me there probably twice a week (:

I am a big fan of this market. It has a great selection of both commonly sought after products combined with additional healthy & gourmet selections.
Produce is delicious, bakery has amazing cookies and I even like the floral selection. Staff is extremely attentive and often approaches you if you look lost (but don’t really get pushy or overbearing).
Butcher is amazing– a true food lover’s dream. Where else do you commonly see crown roasts of pork and enormous Tomahawk steaks out for anyone to buy.

It’s a Central Market, which means it gets a minimum of three stars regardless. Be aware that this location is a LOT smaller and with a lot less parking available than any other location. I would use it as a quick stop for basics, like milk or bread for example, except parking can be troublesome.
This store does have a limited selection, in every department, but it has all the basics. Staff was friendly, food of their usual standard, and clean.

I just love it. Especially their bread. Especially everything else.

It doesn’t get better than this. The perfect destination on any day — we are greeted upon arrival with smiles and a balloon for my little one. The produce, meat and fish at central market are exceptional. My 1 year old loves sampling the bread once we get to the bakery section! The sushi is fantastic — love the sampling and you can’t go wrong in the prepared section. The people that work here are the nicest that I’ve encountered in my 4.5 years in Dallas — could not be friendlier! We’re moving and I am devastated to not have CM 4 minutes down the road anymore!

I do try to lead a healthier lifestyle these days, but oftentimes, there’s another price to pay for that choice. Natural groceries are almost everywhere now, but I wanted to take a peek and see what’s going on here – in terms of organic produce and snacks. The weary traveler needed some sustenance, so I checked out their bakery, which had very fresh bread with healthy-​sounding names. If you want five-​grains, whole grains, sprouted grains or the magic word, organic, they have it. Purchase to your heart’s desire. This particular location has a little parking lot and narrow aisles, but it doesn’t stop me from loading up on some all-​natural goodies: chocolate tarts, sweet potato crisps, and organic fruits. They also sell bulk organic loose-​leaf teas, spices, grains, and dried super-​antioxidant fruits.
The cashier was very friendly and energetic throughout the entire check-​out process. I especially liked that Central Market is a short drive from other major retail shops, so if you want to get some to-​go snacks and foods for later, this is the place to visit!

Smaller than the Lovers lane-​Dallas and Southlake locations but it’s still the good ol’ Central Market. I can always count on getting my fresh tortillas, cheap eggs, and fresh produce. Only downside is there isn’t a gelato and smoothie section of the café. I’m so used to going to the one on Lovers lane that it’s weird not to see it.

THIS REVIEW IS FOR THE PRESTON CENTRAL MARKET ONLY. I will never understand why store management would allow a person to stand behind a butcher counter who does not have a clue as to what a customer is asking for… even when I pointed at the piece of meat and said the name 5 times! This is not the Central Market I know.
Part 2. I worked up a thirst for some coffee while hard core shopping (about 10 pounds of various dead animals). I go to the Central Market café and order coffee… the lady coughs into her bare open hand and puts my lid on — with that hand. I don’t know what happened after that, because I ran out… never to return (and no, this was not today — I was in shock and could not review it at the time).

This is a small one and the parking lot is kind of crowded, but it’s Texas, so at least all the parking spots are nice and big.
Everything you need and expect from Central Market. Clean, lots of nice tables to enjoy your nosh. Friendly staff.

Wow this place is a food lover’s dream. I came here and found so many different types of microbrews and also lots of awesome eats.
If you want a cheap breakfast come here. Get a bagel for 99 cents, find some kumbucha and get some water for under 5 bucks.
They also offer fun samples on the weekend.
The butcher shop is a dream. It’s got everything one could be looking for. It’s a bit pricier but you’ll find lots of cuts, premade and marinaded meats that you can just buy and cook immediately.

Love this place. Great service and atmosphere. Was rushed for a birthday party and arrived before they officially opened. They allowed me to select my items, even helped me with flower arrangements, and checked me out by 8:00 am. Dont care what it cost when the service is this good. This is my happy place. As a neighbor I wish I could work there but then in this neighborhood it would be difficult to pay my mortgage ! So Fresh So Friendly. I feel blessed to have CM within walking distance of my home.

I love this place the selections and food option .
But I was leaving walking by the flower dept seen flowers in garbage and I went to take them out thinking these are still so beautiful .i asked the girl if I could have them or pay a discount for flowers that were in trash she stated I couldn’t do either I said what these are prettier than the ones u r selling that’s a shame this store has this policy. I’ll be writing a letter to the corporate office. What a waste !

When we first visited town from Minneapolis 3 years ago to scope out the area, we popped in here and loved it. We already knew we wanted to relocate here, but while waiting for the jobs to align correctly I constantly fantasized about life in DFW, and it always involved frequent stops at Central Market.
Yes, it’s expensive — that’s why it’s in North Dallas. You don’t go for the prices, you go because you love awesome, high quality food selection.
Everything about this store is excellent.

I love Central Market. They have an awesome selection of great, organic and healthy food. I love the bakery section and I have gotten the chocolate croissant a few times. So good!
They also have a great selection of HEB produce. Also, they have craft beer and wine galore.
While I love Central Market, this location felt really cramped. I love the location on lovers and Greenville. They have a far better selection.

Love love love Central Market! I found CM when I was in college in Austin, and – lucky for me – it followed me back home to Dallas! I have been shopping here for years, and I love that I can pop in, pick up some tasty sushi for $ 8, and leave. It seems so much more involved that just going through a drive-​thru, but it’s actually really fast! And the food is awesome!!!

Ahh, Central Market… the only place I can count on going and paying $ 2 for an avocado. And yet I love it. The variety, the prepared foods, the freshness, the logical layout of the store… I’m glad to have one close.
Check out is fast and friendly: shouts to Ari for keepin it real.

Central Market is a whole-​foods, organic-​type grocery store/​market. That’s a mouthful, right?
Well, it is. Not only does it have the prettiest, cleanest, freshest & healthiest-​looking produce I’ve seen in quite some time, it is sooo much more.
The store is filled with fantastic & «obscure», mom & pap’s-type organic brands of every kind. The store is aisle after aisle of new, different and tasty-​looking foods.
Where we first walked in they have a self-​serve area where you can pack your own freshly made, organic beauty products, including bath salts, facial masks, lotions, soaps and the list goes on…
Okay, let’s talk about their selection of meat, fish and poultry… Wow…as far as the eye can see down an entire side of the market. Meat of every cut, marinated and non-​marinated.
Live Dungeness Crabs? Yes, that’s what I said. $ 12.99/lb for live crabs… Are you kidding? Nope! Wow!
Fish of every shape and size, whole, filleted, cut into steaks… Shrimp of every size, calamari, oysters, clams, etc etc etc… unbelievable and so very fresh!!!
Let’s keep moving… keep up, would you? They have an entire wine and beer area with award winners to boot.
A fabulous deli with cured meat and cheeses from all over the world!
There is a fabulous coffee shop at the front of the store, which also serves the best gelato I’ve ever had…
If this isn’t enough already, they sell freshly prepared, very gourmet foods/​meals, that you are able to taste-​test before you buy to bring home, or eat in their dining area. Not only that, they prepare stir frys, tacos and pizza made-​to-​order right in front of you…
This area has a marvelous salad bar, soup bar, condiment/​dips/​sauces/​dressings, olives of every sort, pickles, EVERYTHING!
If you’re in a pinch for an amazing dinner, run in here and get what you need at very reasonable prices, and your guests will think you should be a famous chef.
The coolest part of all, is that they have taste testing sites throughout the store, at every turn, with something new and delicious to try!
So, did we eat there? Certainly did!!!
What did we decide upon?
We had pepita (crushed pumpkin seeds) encrusted catfish with a few sides: whipped sweet potatoes, grilled carrots with whole snap peas and balsamic portobello bowtie pasta salad with an appetizer of portobello mushroom, spinach and goat cheese quesadilla. Um… YUM!!!
EVERYTHING was fabulous! That catfish was so succulent and delicious… I would’ve never thought of that crust would be so terrific… I am dreaming about this dish to this day!
The whipped sweet potatoes were scrumptious! I could’ve had a whole plate!
What for dessert? Well, after trying about 5 different gelatos each before our choice, we both decided on the rum & raisin flavor… Delectable! 2^nd I would have chosen the pink grapefruit or passion-​fruit. It was like tasting the fruit cold… plain, simple and perfect!
The cleanliness and display of everything was unsurpassed!
We also found out, before we left, that they have a casual dining restaurant on the 2^nd level, that we didn’t know existed, that has an outdoor, covered eating area…
What’s more? Central Market caters too! I’m sold! The most amazing grocery store/​market I’ve ever seen!
You have to make it out to Central Market!