Fairway Market

I LOVE FAIRWAY!!! Go to the 1 in Westbury every Saturday. Products are superb! Can find every ingredient for my recipe’s. Went a few weeks ago and had the best hot dogs I’ve ever had in my entire life! Fairway footlong hot dogs!!! Going back tomorrow and crossing my fingers and hoping they still have them.

I am writing only about the Fairway butcher department. I started going to Fairway because of their low-​priced filet mignon prices. The reason they are low is because the beef is ungraded. Most beef is graded by the USDA as prime, choice, or select. Prime is the best, and choice is most common. It is rare to find select. Fairway advertised their beef as USDA inspected, which sounds official to the average consumer, but does not take into consideration the quality. «Ungraded» is the lowest quality allowed for human consumption.

Fairway Market is one of those places that you can find everything you can’t find in other places. I was searching high and low for a condiment that I had ona sandwich while visiting Israel, and it took some doing, but I found Harissa here at Fairway. The employees were very helpful, and spent probably more time looking with me than they should have, but I am happy they did. You can get a nice hot lunch here — at the by-​the-​pound bar, or pre-​fab boxed lunches around the store. The chopped salad bar made to order salads are always the freshest — and the ingredient choices are expansive. They have fresh made sushi, delicious, my only complaint about the sushi is: I have been coming here for years for sushi, and sometimes if I get a naruto roll, or sashimi, I like to have some rice on the side. They will not sell me a portion of sushi rice. Actually — once in a while one of them WILL, but most tell me they aren’t allowed because they don’t have a price basis for it. You would think that after asking EVERY TIME I GO, someone my think to add a price basis for it. They have a huge cheese area, and they are happy to give samples. The coffee grinding aisle is like heaven and smells better than any starbucks anywhere. I’m a fan.

We go here weekly. Selection is great, it is literally a warehouse of food and drink. A lot of stuff you wouldn’t find anywhere else. Beer selection is on point, meat selection is on point, fish counter is great, vegetables fresh.
Two complaints
— the deli counter wait is absolutely absurd. Similar to King Kullen in RVC, they need to get a kiosk where you can key in your order in advance and then shop while they prepare, later returning to the counter to pick it up. I’ve waited 30 minutes to be helped due to the mass of people trying to buy coldcuts, prepared foods, etc at the deli counter. Fix this!
— Avocados are always wayyyyy too ripe, lasting only a day before going brown. This is the only food quality issue I’ve noticed.
Place is expensive but food is better than a normal market, you get what you pay for.

I love Fairway because of their huge Gluten-​free selection. As you’re shopping, the gluten-​free products are clearly labeled and they even have a whole aisle dedicate to Gluten-​free items. I haven’t been to this location in awhile, so I’m not sure if this location was always organized like this, but bravo!
My only complaint is that the items, even those not Gluten-​free, are priced higher than other health food stores.

Fairway is probably my favorite grocery store on Long Island. The selection of products that they carry cannot be surpassed by any competitors. I love that they have already rolled sushi which is always fantastic. The olive station is superb and the coffee section where you can choose the beans that you desire and grind them to order is awesome. Just walking by the coffee section, the smell of the coffee wafts to your nostrils and hits you intensely making anyone who isn’t even there for coffee want to buy some. The meat and fish section is awesome and their offerings are top notch. The produce department is first rate and although the prices are a bit higher than other grocery stores, in this case, you do get what you pay for. I have no problem paying a little more knowing that what I am buying is the best that you can get. Also, the selection of produce is tremendous and you will assuredly find anything you are looking for, whether organic or not organic. I also love the Fairway salsa that is made on premises. I buy it every single time I go to Fairway with the Xochil chips. The bakery department is very expensive but the baked goods always look so desirable. However, if I am looking for baked goods and or pastries, I will stick to my beloved Dortoni’s. For people who are looking for healthy foods, gluten free items, prepackaged meals, a huge selection of beers, olive oils, sauces, etc, look no further because Fairway is definitely the place to go and can’t be beat! The store is always impeccably clean and the staff are all so friendly and happy to help you locate an item or answer a question you may have. Long Island has definitely been blessed with this gem of a grocery store.

I’d say this is a combination between Whole Foods and Trader Joes. First it offers the SAME organic foods that both of the other markets provide and some even at cheaper prices. Lately I’ve been trying a new way of eating and it has been much easier with Fairway. Note: Not everything is organic, BUT it is very easy because the supermarket labels and divides sections within sections of organic and non-​organic :)
The supermarket is broken down into many sections, too many to break down in here, but luckily on each of their shopping carts there is a mini map!
The staff is also super friendly! I came in today and they had the staff handing of samples of coffee and shrimp with cocktail sauce. The staff even asked my opinion about the cocktail sauce and took my opinion into consideration.
There’s also always olive oils and spread with bread free to sample there.
Overall, I bought some vegetables, fruits, poultry, eggs, nuts, cheese, house supplies and it all came under $ 70. Comparing that to Whole Foods, I know I am definitely saving money here and have just as many choices!

Huge selections of just about everything ranging from meats to coffee. Volume of items parallels a Costco or Wegmann’s, except the prices are higher. Fairway does offer a large organic selection as well as catering to different niche segments

Great selection of items and good produce sections. The prices are about average. I have shopped here multiple times and would recommend it.

Fairway is quickly becoming my go to super market when visiting the Garden City area.
They have a great cheese and meat section that is hard to beat for li. Iberico jamon, and lomo yum they have it.
Love there dry aged steaks especially when they run sales!
It’s always fun trying new olives, and olive oils while shopping for groceries.

Truly one of my favorite markets because of their organic selection of produce (pass salad leaves and flowers, all the way to the right), their labeled «Farmed» or «Wild» whole fish options, their freshly ground organic peanut & almond butter, their grass-​fed animal proteins, and their cheese assortments. The store also has a great many choices to browse through and try out as far as brands go, with decent prices and specials. They have ample amount of parking, and even on some of the worst times to be out shopping, I feel as though I spend less time on line here than I would at other markets.
Come here, and you won’t need to shop anywhere else!

I really like the Fairway Market… This is a HUGE establishment with large departmental areas a waiting room. It is big, bright and a great staff to help you find any item your looking for.
They have a large Kosher section, meat department, deli, breads, coffee among the myriad of shelves and shelves of product. If you’re looking for smoked salmon this is definitely the place for you. They must have 15 different types and it’s always sliced by hand. (you don’t see that in too many places anymore.)
I usually buy their prepared (and very reasonably priced fish) which is always fresh. I do find though, that I must add some seasonings as they tens to keep their prepared food with a minimum amount of spice and salt.
My only real issue is that I go in the evening and they usually only have one or two cashiers which can get backed up very quickly so I always allow myself a little extra time if I’m going to shop there.
Over all I give them 4 stars for being, clean, up to date, fresh, helpful, friendly and reasonably priced.

I always like coming here. Plenty of choices to pick from. The store is clean and there is plenty of space to move around.
There is a deli, cheese station, bakery and hot and cold buffet section. There is a small dining area. Fresh seafood and meat. Many selections of organic fruits and vegetables. Many choices for coffee beans. There is a sushi bar. There is a kosher section. Adequate s gluten free choices.
Make sure you get items on sale as the regular prices can be a little high. Sign up for coupons before stopping in and they will text you with a coupon based on how much you purchase; i.e. $ 5 off $ 50 or more,$ 10 off $ 100 or more.

Love this fairway supermarket!!! Wish it was closer to me though!!! Gotta travel a few miles but it’s worth it !!! However … My problem is that I go in to shop for two or three items BUT Then end up leaving with a whole cart full of groceries!!! Lol!!!
Prices may be a little over but it’s better quality. I’ve even tried their hot food and it’s pretty good. The cappuccino was nice and hot as well.

I love this supermarket. It’s my GO-​TO place for just about everything I consume whenever I’m in Long Island. Each section of the supermarket is well organized, and stocked with so much variety. The Fairway employees are mostly friendly and helpful. There’s an in-​house sushi bar and sushi chefs that are making the basic stables of sushi and maki during the day. They’re not technically Fairway employees, more like «contractors». The quality is good for a supermarket. The store also regularly offer coupons for $ 10 off $ 60/​$ 75/​$ 100/​or $ 110 spent, depending on the day so I’m always saving money on each visit.
The only thing that makes me a little sad is how they throw away truckloads of near expiration produce each week. I often pass by huge trash pail full of perfectly good boxes of cherry tomatoes, amongst many other things. I wish they would mark them down a little earlier to minimize food wastes.

While the prices seem rather higher than alternative places to me this is the type of market you go to get specialty stuff, not Doritos, Chef Boyardee and Little Debbies. My best example of this is that yes they sell Pepperidge Farm Goldfish here but they only have one kind of Flavor Blasted Goldfish. Sorry they don’t have the Nacho, Pizza, Spicy Cheese etc, only the cheddar.
This is your «High End» type of grocery store. The kind of things such as cheese, deli, fish, meat and produce you will find a huge variety of goods and if you can’t find it here odds are you won’t find it at Walmart or any other big grocery store.
Now if you are looking for olive oil, infused vinegars, teas, roasted coffee beans, and yes even beer you will find imported goods from all over the place and a WIDE variety of choices. The tea alone I’ve seen more brands and variety of tea for sale here than perhaps a David’s or Teavana.
They have layed out some aisles in straight away and U shaped areas. What that means is that while there is a straight away aisle, every 15 feet or so there is an area that goes deeper in a U shaped shelving pattern on either side of the long aisle. This method allows for shoppers to go into these little areas and not block the main aisles while also having the ability to put more stock in these «deeper» areas.
This store is definitely «Like No Other Market» that I’ve been to. I mean sure you have your Whole Foods and Trader Joes all over, Publix, Safeway, Wegmans, Topps, Winn Dixie, Piggly Wiggly, Ralph’s, Vons, Loblaws, etc etc etc. I could go on and on but no I’ve not seen a grocery store like Fairway in my travels to date.
This place does kick ass but the prices seem kind of high. They have fresh stuff, imported stuff and everyday stuff though. Don’t buy your marshmellows, soda and Fritos here though. Stick to the Pacific sockeye salmon, English tea, Italian cheese and Hawaiian beer and you’ll be fine.
For Canadians: Fairway makes Loblaws look like No Frills… No joke.

Busy, bustling market that has a very wide variety of products to chose from, whether it is ice cream, beer, produce, nuts, fish or seafood, or anything else you can think of that has piqued your gastronomical or culinary interests. I came to this location in search of cheese and dessert and exited very satisfied; the ice cream I chose not only was on sale but a different brand and the cheese I finally chose of fresh mozzarella was hand-​spun right in front of me and the employee was accommodating to my desire for the package to be of a smaller quantity than what was available on display. The Gelato Fiasco ice cream, which I am enjoying right now, is quite good — tastes substantial, full of vanilla, rugged texture, not completely smooth, but in an agreeable way.

If I could give it no stars, I would.
I hate this store and this was my final visit forever. Incredibly over priced. Messy. Always bait and switch. At one time there were few choices for specialty items, but that is no longer the case.
I can’t believe that this location is still in business.

My first Fairway experience was very overwhelming. I’ve heard many great things from this place and I knew it was about time to see it for myself.
Came in with my mom and told her let’s just get a cart just easier if we find stuff we like or need. Let’s just say the store from the outside does not look as big as it really is on the inside. The store was very clean smelling and when we first walked through the produce department everything was organized vegetables looked very appealing!
The aisles are huge. I almost felt like I was in IKEA where you walk into a whole new area and I could’ve used a map. They have an extensive coffee and tea area. They have an extensive olive bar which I am loved.
When it came to the cheese section I thought the prices were a little high but they had a great selection.
As were walking through the store it wasn’t crowded and I liked all the mini aisles they had. I also found a lot of new brands that I had never seen before and my mom is just as baffled as I was. Like with every grocery store prices for some items are cheaper and other items more.
I was really satisfied with my visit and I think I will be back soon.

I love pretty much every single Fairway Market that I’ve ever been too but I like this one just a little extra because I can go during lunch while I’m at work and there isn’t a ton of people there shopping at that time.
The parking lot is much less insane and has a better layout overall that the one in Douglaston eventhough they do also share it with some other stores as well. I know where everything is so I can get in and out when I need to if I am just grabbing one or two particular items on sale. This particular time ricotta and mozarella were on sale so I got them for the lasgana I plan on making in addition to my turkey for Thanksgiving dinner and lobsters are also on sale right now at $ 6.99 a pound and that’s a great price. Their seafood department is very clean and fresh too so even if you want to buy extra’s just to freeze for later it’s definitely doable.
Now don’t even get me started on the cheese section or the pickle and olive barrels because I could totally just get lost in that area and never come out. My husband usually grabs me kicking and screaming as I am trying to grab just one more specialty cheese or something else (ok may be not literally but nearly). The produce is always fresh fresh fresh too but the prices can be high at times. I just wait for when there’s a good sale.