Food Market at Lea Hill

I live in the apartments that share the parking lot with this grocery store.
I am hesitant on ever going here and it is close enough to walk. there and back in less than 5 minutes from my house. The convenience is almost not enough to make up for how poor the employees customer service is. I only pray that I am the only customer they have to help when I’m in there or that none of the employees talk to me.
They are rude and ignorant.
I have been ignored by all the girls behind the deli counter.
I have had to wait in lines of way too many people just so the cashiers can finish their personal conversations with their friends at the counter.
Blatant disregard to the customer right in front of them.
If I was the owner or manager of this store, I would fire every single on of my employees.

This place just continues to decline. It’s dirty, disorganized and most of the employees look like they’d rather be at a funeral. They basically abandoned the self-​checkout and just placed barriers around it, probably due to shoplifters. There are never baskets near the left hand door. The prices range from slightly high to outrageous, and then when the items near the pull dates, they put them on «sale», which means the same as regular price anywhere else-​make sure to always check the dates! I understand that this isn’t a large chain supermarket and that they can’t compete with them, but I still stand behind my previous moniker-​a glorified convenience store. On the plus side, they do have a few items I like such as Big Buy Bacon, and staple items like milk and bananas are about the same as other stores. Still can’t recommend it-​last time I was there, the checker screwed the order up because she was too busy yakking at someone. She pretended not to see the coupons I had in my hand (for items that other people were buying), then double charged me for something, so I had to go back in and get a refund. Craptacular!

Way overpriced. They keep raising and raising the prices of everything in the store. Safeway is five minutes further away and I’ll be switching back to them for all my shopping.

The current reviews about their deli & espresso is wrong! The deli is now so very sad! Hard to think there is even a deli! If you are looking for some good lunch meats &cheese with salads don’t go there! No selections!!!

Don’t shop here. I have been a loyal customer since it opened. Tonight I went in to buy a dozen eggs. I was getting in my car and this large sloppy dressed African American (I could care less what color he is. I am just describing him for people to know if he comes up to them) man comes around my door to talk to me. Thinking he wanted money I started to brush him off and this guy leans in, reaches in his pocket, flashes some tin badge, and says store security. Someone said They noticed me put things in my bag that I didn’t pay for. Can he look in the bag? I have nothing but eggs with the receipt. He says okay. All of this is going on in a dark parking lot. Really! This is how they treat people. I bought one thing that you could see thru the bag. I understand they need security. But there has to be a better way than accosting people like that. Grab them at the door, in the light, where there are other people around. Don’t corner a terrified woman in her car trying to get away from a large very suspicious looking man running up to you. Find a better way. I thought I was being robbed.

Prices are way, way too high. I live on Lea Hill so it’s nice and close but they take advantage of the fact that they are the only grocery store within 10 minutes. Selection is limited. They have signs around the parking lot and a few miles down the hill that there is a «Meat sale» but these signs are up 365 days a year! Haha! Good wine selection, and perfect for last minute store runs but not somewhere I’d go to do «big grocery shopping»
The one time I went to order an iced latte it was DISGUSTING. Like, I couldn’t even drink it.

Having lived up in the area before the development of this shopping/​apartment complex, I can honestly say that having this market is priceless. Living up top Lea Hill, you are at least 10 – 15 min from any real shopping civilization whether it be Auburn, or towards Kent. In the past, the nearby Gas stations were the only convenient stops for those quick bare essential stops. The prices really aren’t all that bad, and the selection for a modest sized store is actually quite fantastic. They have a large selection of wine and micro brews as well as unique grocery items. There is something for everyone. During the winter months of potential snow, everyone in the area will be quite grateful to have such a convenience available to them :)

Nice clean store. However receives a fail on food prices, limited selections and for only having one cashier plus they locked one door when it’s only 8:30 PM! Might add the manager stood around and didn’t even unlock and additional self-​serve machine.

It’s definitely conveniently located for residents of the Lea Hill area, but I try to avoid this place. It’s grossly overpriced. $ 7.39 for a ½ gallon of simply orange! The produce is not fresh and there are always fruit flies about. And make sure you check the expiration dates! I bought a jar of chip dip and after noticing that it tasted odd, I realized that the expiration date was October 2008! This store didn’t even exist at that time. The store did not give me any trouble for returning it, but the clerk also didn’t make a note to check the rest of the shelf for expired product. I will still shop here for those late night
food– mergencies, but I’ll be cautious of what I buy.

This is a well-​organized, well-​stocked small grocery store that totally bailed me out when I needed a couple magnums of cheap red wine to keep the easter dinner frolics frolicking at friends’ of friends house. This place delivered. The prices were right, the place was bright and airy. It’s a welcoming grocery store. The staff could have been a little more on the ball at checkout time; between the self-​scanners failing and the staff themselves seemingly wishing they were anywhere else the entire time, it took about 15 minutes to ring out one bagful of items when nobody was in line upon my arrival. But everybody has bad days. If I find myself back down in this area, I’d certainly shop here again. This is a three star review that fully embraces the A-​OK designation Unilocal has set at this level.

There’s a premium for shopping here without a premium return in value. Selection is limited. This is geared towards the college kid crowd who don’t drive.

This market is truly a Blessing… So Convenient, just around the corner!
They have wonderful fresh produce too. The prices are a bit high, but when u need something at the last minute, it’s worth every penny.
Everyone is friendly there, & u never have 2 wait in line.
If only they had a delivery service… now THAT would be Awesome!

This is my current neighborhood supermarket.
I waited what seem like forever for this place to open. Although there are several supermarkets within 5 miles this place is just down the street.
The item in here are a bit off… Off brand I mean. I never heard of some of them. This place is an independent market so they must be getting their item from smaller distributors.
On a recent visit I overheard two people saying «the price is the same as the 7−11» which is true. Some of the items are way overprice. I suppose it has to do with not being able to get stuff cheaper. Being a smaller market then Safeway or other major chain they are not able to get a better price.
I still stop by once or twice a week for the small stuff I don’t want to drive further to get.
I wish the price was a bit lower and the selection greater but it’s only about a half the size of a regular Safeway.

I have somewhat mixed feelings about this grocery store, but overall it’s a decent place. It’s rather small, so there’s not a large variety. If you’re getting stuff for dinner and you’re not making something simple, you’re really better off going to Safeway down the street. But if you just need some generic stuff to fatten your kids with then this is fine. It has the basics. Also, the deli kicks ass.

With a coffee counter that opens at 6am, an organic bakery section, and killer produce this condo complex anchor store services more than just the immediate Lea Hill area.
Have you ever wanted to make the Myzithra Cheese sauce found at the Spaghetti Factory? Stop by the specialty cheese section — they really have everything!
Soda and cereal are not a bargain, but the quality is high and location is great.