Joa Mart

This store is in my neighborhood and I am going there only when necessary. My first impression was that it’s like a mini-​whole food. They are over-​priced on everything. These days this store is going down. There freezer has been broken for months and they have drastically reduced what they sell. A fav store that is no longer a fav!

Heaven. Pure heaven! Me and my old lady have had our share of hoagies in Philly. But this cozy deli may have my heart. They even sell Joe’s tea (make sure you get the lime). They have a little bit of everything in there like fresh fruits and veggies. Even greater for late night snacks!

Great local deli, with tons to offer. Healthy and interesting options. Super thankful for this little gem!

After browsing I saw that the best deals were produce, they no longer sell summer rolls :(, and they have a 10 dollar minimum for credit card purchases.
I would greatly recommend this place for produce although there is an ere of awkwardness at this deli.
The store layout got to me a bit. There was an empty florist area that was taking up space.
The owner behind the counter was cordial to answer my question, but was observed to be too busy to answer me right away.
According to other peoples reviews I got really amped to check out the Asian cooking supplies the store had, but when I came to look around everything was pretty standard you know like miso, rice paper, vermicelli, and a variety of sauces. I would not shop here for unique Asian products and would reccomend H-​Mart or Fu Wah is West Philly. The sushi quality looked A-​OK. The fish looked fresh and I was excited to see they had seaweed salad.
Go check it out, Joa is worth a shot.

Amazing place to get a bite to eat. Their hoagies are to die for as well as their sushi. Ask about their summer rolls too! It’s not always available but if you ask the deli man will make it!

A great local alternative to a supermarket or convenience store. Despite being a small store they actually have a great selection. Their produce selection is especially impressive, and their deli is fantastic. Best pickles in town! Downside: hours aren’t great.

I have no idea why I pass this place everyday and it took a snow storm to bring me in! Hoagies are some of the best I ever had and deli selection is awesome. As previous reviews state, grocery items are kind of pricey.

Love this shop that’s right in my neighborhood! I ain’t too proud to brag, but the «joa-​gies» (thanks @K.A.N.A.K.!) are delectable. Errybody else has already told you how they’re made with care and consideration; they are consistently delicious. Italian, turkey, pastrami, chicken salad – pick any one, white or wheat and enjoy a taste of Philly’s finest.
The rest of the shop can come through for you if you’re in a between-​grocery-​run pinch, but things can be a bit pricey MOSTLY ’cause there are plenty of organic, healthier options. There are solid produce options, and other products as well. Haven’t tried kombucha yet? They’ve got it. Specialty sodas, waters, chips and other snacks abound.
The owners also proudly stock plenty of Asian staples, good ingredients – do not sleep on the house-​, daily-​made kimchi!

I don’t buy groceries here because they’re extremely overpriced… But the deli is so good. They make the best hoagies… and I never get meat or cheese. They make fresh sushi there too. Both are really affordable and they usually throw in free chips with the sandwich. The people there are nice. I love Joa… it’s a Mt. Airy gem!

Let me preface this review by saying I’ve lived near Joa Mart for about 2 years now and I go there on a weekly basis.
I absolutely love the selection they have as not all stores carry the variety (especially if you want to cook stir fry or anything of the sort) they do. I love the deli man who prepares a tasty sandwich & veggie sushi. I love the selection of cut fruit and cheeses and many items in their sweet & sugary section.
However. I am very disappointed with Joa Mart concerning their milk. They usually carry organic which is what I buy and the last two times I have bought milk from Joa Mart, THEY WERE ALREADY EXPIRED. Granted, it was completely my fault that I did not properly check the expiration date on the milk _​before_​purchasing… but why would they be selling already expired milk? I am very upset about this because it did not happen 1 time, but 2 times! I never go to Joa Mart for milk anyway, but on these two occasions, I was on my way home and forgot that I had to buy milk. The best part is, the first time this happened to me, it was hard to believe that the milk was rock solid!!! (I was not in the mood to lug the milk back to the store to see what they would say about it. I am almost positive they would have given a refund, but now we’ll never know for sure…)
Anyway, I had to vent that out if you could not tell. Joa Mart is fine for certain items, but please NEVER BUY MILK FROM THERE (or check expiration dates very carefully)!!!

Wow, what an unexpected find in Germantown. An eclectic market that is part ethnic market, part organic grocery, and part sandwich shop. This has become the default lunch option for my co-​workers. When in doubt it’s now Joa Mart.

Snowed in and stir crazy? Walk to Joa. I have yet to see any amount of snow close them down. Many a snowy day, they are the only ones open for business while the rest of the city digs out or sleeps in. Fun, healthful European and Asian items/​snacks that aren’t available at chain stores. Too expensive for big shopping excursions, but they are definitely my regular corner store — rain, snow or shine.

The Joa Mart is awesome. Great specialty foods, very good Italian hoagie, and authentic Korean food like the house Kim Chi. Support this local gem. The owners put much thought and effort in creating it.

This is a neat little store… a little pricey, but a nice place to pick up a thing or two. They have a great selection of different spices for cooking, a salad bar, and deli in the back.
I wouldn’t recommend doing the bulk of your grocery shopping here… but you could certainly find something useful in this store.
It should also be noted that you have to be spending more than $ 10.00 there in order to use your debit or credit card… anything less they ask you to pay in cash.

5 stars in flavor for the Italian hoagie, which we affectionately call the joa-​gie.
The deli man is an artisan. The fillings are always sliced perfectly thin, that you can enjoy the delightful crispness of each vegetable and just enough salty flavor from each meat and cheese. The dressing never overwhelms over flavors or soggies up the bread, and the bread is always fresh. (There’s wheat hoagie bread available, too, if you’re into that.)
I’ve enjoyed other sandwiches and other foods from the deli, but would award them less than 5 stars.
I would give Joa Mart 3.5 stars in general as a bodega, maybe 4 if they were open later or would stock Haribo roulettes again.

Moved to Mt Airy a month ago and was so happy to discover Joa Mart around the corner. Feels good to support a local family-​owned business. They have all the basics you would need, plus a lot of international selections and fresh produce. The staff has always been friendly and helpful. Once I was unknowingly charged twice for my purchase, only to discover it two weeks later, after reviewing my bank statement. Showed up to speak to the manager, who was most helpful and quick to right the wrong, after merely just showing her the two charges displayed on my phone’s bank app. The service and selection will keep me going back, and being within walking distance is even better!

I should go with four stars probably, but for all the great things they do some things disappoint.
some negatives:
I’ve gotten moldy frozen foods (?) multiple times, bad bread and veggies. The prices are pretty high. the sushi can be hit or miss (but they will always make if fresh if you’re not in a hurry).
some positives:
very friendly staff and the deli is terrific.
close to upsal (r8) station and a number of apt buildings so it’s a close stop for many in the area.

I order sandwiches here regularly, as they are very close to my place of work. They make what might be the best hoagie I have ever had in Philadelphia. They are made with such care, and VERY consistent. Plus it’s a family owned business!
If you ever make it to Mt. Airy, check out their yummy sammies.

This place is amazing. It has great prices and great products. The selection is great and the produce is fresh. Wow!
I was shocked when I walked into this place and shocked when I saw how affordable the prices were. This is the best bodega I have seen in Philly!

Joa Mart is on the corner of Greene & Horrter Streets in West Mt. Airy, in the building that used to be a Jehovah’s Witness Hall. If you’re in this area and are a foodie (like me), this is a great addition to our neighborhood. I don’t belong to Weaver’s Way and Joa Mart provides quality and unique products that you’d usually find at Weaver’s Way, plus much more.
JM has a nice selection of gourmet and international grocery products, a small produce section and a deli that, apparently, was named the Best of the Northwest. I love coming here when I need one or two random things (like naan or good cheese) that I know would be too expensive at Acme and weren’t picked up as part of my regular Trader Joe’s run.
So, support a small local grocery store and make a point to stop in Joa Mart.