Market Basket

Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love Market Basket!!! My review is just on this Market Basket location. This place is always packed for some reason!!! There are people everywhere!!! It’s ridiculous! The people that come to this Market Basket are WEIRD!!! They are very unusual! Like I said, I love Market Basket, but this one sucks!!!

The Market Basket sub shop is great, the subs are low priced. The steak bombs are one of the best tasting steak bomb in NH, they load the steak bomb up end to end with steak. They don’t cheap out on the meat or the other fillings.

Our Market Basket and it’s shoppers are great! Colorful and diverse. We have a great city with all kinds of people and this store tries very hard to fill it with yummies from all cultures. :) I love the normal commotion of a happy store. To all the people who have a problem with our Market Basket, I think that they’d have a problem everywhere there are colorful people. Move on, we don’t need that in Manchester. Oh and they are right… don’t shop on the 5^th or 6^th… well, most of us know that already, right, it’s not just MB? JUST because it is a full house.

I like this place, I wish there were some in CT, they look a little grundgy on the inside but they really aren’t, I think it’s the lighting. They have some really good prices, and some pre-​made meals that are awesome. It’s grocery store so there isn’t a whole lot you can say. I went in there at like 9 one night during the week to pick a few things up and I will say that there weren’t enough registers open, and yes that is a main complaint for any store of this nature, there should be little to no lines ever, I would rather bag myself but stand in no line than stand in a line and have someone bagging for me. I understand the idea albeit, I’m happier getting what I need and out quicker, plus I get to bag my things the way I like. Other than that bravo Market Basket, just bravo!

Why do I have to listen to employees complain about their co-​workers as I’m walking down the aisle? Why do I have to listen to them talk about getting tattoos and video games as I’m checking out? Maybe it’s because the average age of employees is 14. Is that how they keep costs low? Hiring teenagers and paying them minimum wage? It’s rather unfortunate that this is the only option for some in the community because of their low prices since Market Basket treats their customers poorly and there’s no reason why their service has to be cheap since their prices are. I usually avoid going here unless I absolutely have to because it’s clear that beyond low prices they have nothing to offer. When they were throwing their tantrum awhile back and decided not to work, I started going back to Hannaford and the differences became abundantly clear. Hannaford seems value the customers more. They greet you. They aren’t acting unprofessional on the floor. They offer free nutrition and cooking classes as a good partner in the community should. And their produce is of better quality. Market Basket just delivers the bare minimum while they could be making a positive impact on the neighborhood they’re in and treating people like humans.

ATD you are my CEO. I was a fan of this grocery chain before the 2014 protests but now I’m a major fan!
Market Basket is a no thrills grocery chain. They don’t have membership cards, no major giveaways, they don’t even have an official website. It’s people serving people. Quality products targeted for families on a budget that work hard to put food on the table. Shopping here has saved me hundreds over the years compared to other chains. The prices are low and the quality is the same.
Complaints? Well, the target demographic of Market Basket is poorer people. So you see this reflected at the downtown Manchester location. Low income families who many not be as «easy on the eye» as you’d like. But, that’s life. Don’t blame Market Basket for targeting the 99% because if you’re reading this review, you’re probably one of them.

Came in here a few min before closing but I did not know it because there were a ton of people in here .
The store gave an announcement on the PA so I headed to the line which were reminiscent of DMV lines during Armegeddon. Area is kind of sketchy and I had this guy in line in back of me trying to tell me to go to a longer line.
Weirdo.
But they did have my favorite ramen.
Large grocery store.

This deli has really gone done hill the past few months. Today went over around 10 am and tried to get something from the deli and this short women was showing some lady the color of the turkey while other deli workers were just walking around doing things. The women was with this lady showing her the color of deli meats. Not once did she call someone over to help me. After 14 mins I took off. Do not buy the market basket brand solid white tune in water it smells bad and is brown NOT white. Smells like cat food. I’m going start going to hannafords.

nice grocery store. very well stocked and clean

Lines flow way into the aisles sometimes, which causes customers to bump into eachother and fight about cutting. All the ghetto people from bad areas of Manchester shop here. One day I was at the 14 items or less, my first time their, and I was clearly next,.cashier looked at me and called me over. A racist looking man behind me, yelled «You have to wait in line just like everyone else!» So I went anyways «then he said «Well go if you want to get in trouble» I didn’t let him bully me though, don’t worry, I stuck up for myself… Remind you, I’m just a little lady, gosh pick on someone your own size! Another time I was in line with my mom, and some woman needed to get by and pushed her, didnt even say excuse me. Anyways customer’s at Market basket on Elm st. Are rugged, be careful.

This one is so much newer then any of the ones I’ve been to. It has a lot of preparing food stations. It was so nice newer however it was very confusing compared to other grocery stores. I really liked it and I didn’t mind the locations

This place is awful. First off, on the 5^th of the month, forget even trying to get near the front door or you’ll be stuck in lines for an hour or more. Anytime of the day the deli is terrible. I’ve tried different hours and I’m always stuck at the deli line for at least 15 minutes before they call my number.
Most recently I went to get three items from the deli as well as three grocery items off the shelves. By the time I took my deli number I had more than enough time to go get all my shopping done, come back and still wait 10 minutes to be called. By the time I checked out of the store, what started with me needing 6 items for my weeks worth of lunch ended up costing me 50 minutes.
More staff, more deli workers, more cashiers. They need a lot of help at this store.

I love Market Basket. They are forever «DeMoulas» to me, by the way. I worked at store #4 1988 – 1992. Back on point, this store has an awesome array of grocery options. I find that the items I buy cost less here than Hannaford (where I shopped before this store opened). Only four stars because of location, and how many times I get beggars asking for money on my way in and out. It’s not Market Basket’s «fault» of course, but it does impact the experience. Otherwise, I love it.
For those that like unhealthy but tasty food: I am a bit of a junk food person, so the fact that there are fresh baked goods on tables all over the place makes me happy. They also have a ton of unhealthy frozen food things — i.e. chicken tenders, cheese sticks, poppers, that sort of thing, all really low price yet I enjoy them
For those that are healthier or have allergies: They have increased the number of items they carry that are gluten free — bonus. Drawback on that though: they are not in a separate section. You have to find the gluten free items from among the regular items. That can take a lot of time, which is why most places give a separate section.
Overall? Favorite grocery store in Manchester even with the people asking for money. That there always seems to be a cop standing inside the door makes me feel… better, I guess.
Oh, and all summer when I was waiting the quick 20 minutes for my $ 3.99/lb. lobster to cook, I’d enjoy a fresh coffee and slice of excellent pizza in their huge café with free wifi.
Check ‘em out. Cheers!

I am a big fan of MB. This is a new one and huge. Downtown definitely needed it. They have just about everything, even a café up front with seating area. Sushi, sandwich, meals, bakery etc. The best asset is the price. Say goodbye to Hanaford and Shaw’s. They may have greater selection in some depts. but I save an average of 20% every week at MB. Quality is there, too, from meats to produce, they have really stepped up their game over the last few years. Entrances to lot are a bit off, but the building is in a tight spot and a great improvement over what was there before.

Great store and prices. Need to invest in more cashiers to keep the lines moving. 30 min wait! I’ll pay the extra $ 25 somewhere else to save me that 30 minutes.

Some good and some bad highlight a good option for Manchester residents who live downtown.
Good:
Prices are very competitive and often cheaper than any other local grocery store
The hot foods/​to-​go section is very impressive and diverse
Bad:
I find the store design to be horrible and prone to congestion
The customer base tends to be less considerate than other stores.
There’s a lot to like about Market Basket. It’s pretty easy to get in and out of, it’s in a good central-​Manchester location that could really use a proper Supermarket, there’s plenty of parking in the lot, and you have good access to Elm Street and South Willow Street on the way out.
The main reason you would go to MB are the prices, and they are usually competitive with Hannaford’s and well cheaper than Stop and Shop and Shaws. They also have items that other supermarkets simply haven’t gotten on their shelves yet, as they tend to be one of the local pioneers in getting different products on their shelves. Their house brand items are also pretty solid and cheap.
They deserve a lot of credit for their to-​go section. Full, cheap pizzas that compare well to some of the local parlors, a full fried food bar, sushi, hot and cold subs, all arranged nicely and cooked fresh. I’ve gone there just to get a to-​go dinner a few times and it’s usually solid.
There’s only a couple things that keep me going back to Hannaford instead of Market Basket on a regular basis, especially for bigger food shopping excursions. The design of the store is bizarre. You’re apparently supposed to start on the left (dairy/​cheese/​milk) and finish at the right (produce/​frozen food/​to-​go), based on aisle numbers and the deli/​seafood being over to the left. This means that as you go throughout the store, your milk, eggs, and cheese will be sitting out the entire time. It’s also counter-​intuitive, so half the people will to right-​to-​left, and the other half left-​to-​right. Messy. Once you add in the space-​filling displays and slightly-​too-​small aisles, moving around the store is a chore at best. Finding some staple items proves to be difficult as well, as they would be exclusively on one of those non-​aisle displays.
Also, not to be too judgmental, but I can’t stand most of the customers in there. It’s sort of like driving in Massachusetts: you have to be pushy to get through. It creates a tough atmosphere.
I don’t mind Market Basket, it’s right near my PT job so I’ll end up there a lot, but I still think I prefer Hannaford if I need to shop for a lot of items or want a more peaceful experience.
Edit (3÷12÷13): I’ve been a bunch of times since then, so I have a few more comments.
–First, the parking lot is nightmarish. Getting in and out can be difficult, and getting from one side to the other ranges from frustrating to dangerous.
–Second, the staff that work there are very good at what they do and keep it moving as smoothly as possible.
–Third, the single Redbox, outside, is nice to have but very frustrating as people tend to gather in front of it and it’s a bit obscured.
–Fourth, they will allow a variety of fundraisers outside of their store (Salvation Army and Girl Scouts). YMMV on this being a good thing.
Three stars is about right.

When to pick up a few things before work this morning and I like that the store is clean but whatever they used to clean the floors it made my eyes water and I wanted to throw up. When I asked they told me that the used a floor stripper. I would have bought more but I had to get out of there. Too bad because it’s a nice store. The smell gave me a headache

This is a very impressive Market Basket! I was in town to find a burrito to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and saw a ton of cars and commotion happening across the street. I checked it out, and it was a giant Market Basket celebrating a grand opening complete with police officers directing traffic outside! I love Market Basket so I decided to go in and look around. The first thing I noticed was the smell– it smells delicious. It’s like someone is cooking homemade chicken noodle soup and it’s wafting through the vents. The next thing I noticed was the Market Basket Café– ohhh new and shiny! I have never seen one of these stations where you can purchase coffee, bakery goodies and some food with a huge seating area (complete with free wifi) off to the side. I ordered a hazelnut latte and it was pretty good, and cheap. Needless to say, the store was packed. My friend and I looked around and tried a free sushi sample (yum) and admired their huge alcohol section, and really the enormity of the whole store. A person could get lost in there! I am so jealous that Manchester has such an awesome Market Basket. The somewhat new one in my town pales in comparison. If you live in the area, wait til the crowds die down and then check it out– great selection and awesome savings!