This store is for you if you: *like bargains on name brands *have patience to go to more than one store to complete your shopping *love Amish cheeses, butters, and bulk spices *have a huge crowd to feed. It is NOT for you if you’re into one-stop shopping. The prices are phenomenally low on most items, many of which are near to or past their expiration dates; checking labels must necessarily become a part of any shopping routine here. Contrary to popular opinion, this is NOT The best place to get great deals on meats(Check Martin’s meat clearances or better yet, Gore’s in Stephen’s City — worth the drive!). But it is absolutely one of the best places to get cheeses and bulk spices(non-medicinal ones, at least) and baking goods(not counting flour, sugar, the stuff you find at Costco). The selection of other items varies radically, but there is a phenomenal selection of prepackaged shelf-stable goods(cereals, canned goods, etc). Personally, I’m terrified of the frozen foods, because I did get a bad pork tenderloin from their freezer section one time. That said, my husband buys freezer meals for himself from here sometimes and eats them without complaint. Definitely a fantastic addition to your normal grocery store, but it is by no means one-stop shopping because the stock changes so frequently.
Desiree M.
Place rating: 5 Washington, DC
I love this place! They have a large selection of discounted items. I was surprised by the large quantity of name brand items. Don’t go with the idea that you’ll do all your weekly shopping here. It is a great place to stock up on pantry and freezer items. Keep in mind that the store is closed on Sundays.