Spring Mart

Do NOT go here!
Bait and switch B.S. He did this to the woman in front of me too.
While ringing up her items, he suddenly yanked a price sticker off one and said, «Wrong price! «she said they were all marked that price and he said «No, wrong price» and charged her $ 2.00 more. She paid and left.
When we brought our bottle of water marked $ 1.75 (they all were) he again yanked of the sticker, said «Wrong price» and proceeded to ring it up at $ 2.75.
I said «No, they’re all marked that price» he said. «No, wing price, $ 2.75» I again told him they were all marked the same $ 1.75. He said «Not my fault, $ 2.75»
At this point I said «Screw you and your bait and switch bull$hit.» pushed the bottle across the counter to him, grabbed my money out of his greedy little hand, and walked out.

The level of customer service here is appalling. The cashier, in his infinite wisdom, thought he handed me my $ 6 pack of gum before I paid. When I told him, emptied my pockets and showed him it was still sitting on the cash register he told me he needed to review the security tape– bc «that was leftover from what he was unpacking earlier». Its a travesty that these small businesses have such disrespect for patrons… more over, he felt it was smart to create a 6 person line behind me while he was witnessing his own idiocracy! Turns out my gum was sitting on the cash register… No apology for the mishap either.

I haven’t written a review in almost a year. I guess I’ve been waiting to see if we’d get another Unilocal 100 challenge. But at this point, I think I’ve stored up enough potential reviews that I’m safe.
Anyway, I can’t say I come into Spring Mart a lot. I pass by when I’m walking my dog. It seems like a regular convenience store. Prices are either standard for normal items you’d find anywhere or inflated to take advantage of people who don’t know where the nearest grocery store is or who live nearby and are too lazy to walk.
This is one of those stores where if you need something, you kind of just have to go inside and see if they have it. Everyone doesn’t have the same definition of necessities. As an example of some of the items Spring Mart sells I’ve seen candy, soda, and shampoo (obviously), Dr. Bronner’s Soap (great if you’re a convert and you don’t want to run to those health/​vegan stores in the Village), jam and preserves (which are not the same thing), salsa and chips (for when you forgot you were throwing a party), overpriced cereal, Kraft macaroni and cheese (because every place apparently has to sell it), pasta, quinoa, milk, agave, Burt’s Bees shampoo, Head and Shoulders shampoo, almonds, pistachios, walnuts, chocolate, baking supplies, and flour.
So yeah, you kind of just have to go in. It’s not a place you go out of your way to visit but if you live nearby and you need something it’s quite possible they’ll have it. Or not.

The guy behind the deli refused to toast my bagel even though I asked because he said he just cleaned it. I’m a paying customer and it’s rude to argue back at me about just toasting a bagel. So disappointing!

VERY overpriced groceries and junk food. But I guess you pay the price for convenience. Reasonably-​priced breakfast and cold cut sandwiches, although they’re a bit on the small side. If you’re starving and can’t afford to wait for Lombardi’s and Bread is out of your budget, go to Spring Mart and grab a Turkey/​Cheddar/​BLT on a roll. You’re welcome.

I’ve always loved this place! They’re open ²⁴⁄₇ as far as I am aware, and have everything you could ever want ranging from electronics, phone accessories, batteries, sandwiches, candy, ice cream, etc etc. It’s basically a large grocer /​deli minus all the pretentious atmosphere that large macro-​grocers like Shop & Save and Walmart carry about them.
The staff here is very friendly and eager to help or just small talk.
A tip: They have wholesale nuts and dried fruits!

I came here twice a day. eventhought Duane reade just 2 blocks away, I stll love to come here they offer everything u could possibly imagine toe clipper, basic medicine, lottos, Their choice of beverage and groceries are pretty impressive consider the size of store. Employees are super friendly and super helpful ²⁴⁄₇ also a big a plus !! One let down is the deli is pretty meh, I tried sandwich and chicken cullet but not a fan.

When you’re drunk, it’s 3am or later and you need some energy fueling substance Spring Mart is it. A few blocks down the road from the flat is all a gal like me could as for. Completely friendly and talkative store employees. Plus the customers don’t harass you badly here as some other joints that are open for pizza this late.
It’s refreshing to come back after an art gallery opening and enjoy the serenity of food, drink, and a little chit chat. Plus like me, when you’re looking for fruit because your blood sugar has dropped significantly this place has fresh fruit!
Will be seeing each other again soon, spring mart!

Spring Mart serves its purpose well to the Nolita community. It’s a mart. It has a deli. And it’s open all the time.

I love Spring Mart. They’re open ²⁴⁄₇ and in the past they have fulfilled my need for the following:
— Non alcoholic beverages to bring to a fancy brunch (Orangina and fancy lemonade in a cool glass bottle)
— Coffee filters (in three different size options)
— Candy (everything from run of the mill to imported European hotness)
— Cold medicine (a huge selection rivaling Walgreen’s including the tiny packets of 2 pills)
— Danish for a book club meeting (they have Entermann’s, as every NYC bodega should)
Also beer, wine, lottery tickets, cigarettes, lots of food, and a deli, although I can’t say I’ve ever eaten there. The place is well-​lit, huge, clean, the guys who work there are nice, it feels really safe, the ATM isn’t ultra-​sketchy, I can’t recommend Spring Mart enough. It is the crème de la crème of marts.