Khim’s Millenium Market VI

This place is a joke. In the middle of nothing, this market is like going into an un friendly factory, not friendly and not welcoming. Very few choices compared to other place and prices are double than everywhere, in partular bathroom tissue, kitchen tissue, cleaning products, that are twice the price of Duane Read.
To avoid absolutly

Why is the staff here so rude?
I have watched the cashiers curse at patrons, listen to them laugh behind their backs, and give attitude to practically any question they’re asked.
I’ve been experiencing this for years at khims on Driggs. It’s doesn’t seem to happen in other khims markets.

This place is what it is. It’s very convenient in an area with few grocery stores, so I go there almost every day. The prices are mostly high, the selection is spotty depending on what you’re looking for and the produce is hit-​or-​miss (some things are perfect, ripe, and actually a good value– other things are rotting and overpriced). Most of the dairy section is quite expensive including and especially the eggs. There aren’t a ton of larger-​grocery-​store-​staples like baking supplies (e.g. pudding mix, baking soda, pie crust, etc). They also don’t have extensive prepared veggies like pre-​chopped celery. They do have pretty good sushi and that’s actually well priced. The people who work there don’t talk a lot but they’ve been helpful. A couple of times the prices have been wrong but they were happy to fix it. Oh, and they have Arctic Zero ice cream, which is a huge score.

I go to this market several times a week. It is clean, organized, and check-​out is fast. They have a good beer selection, and lovely flowers. The staff is always super friendly. It is more expensive than Trader Joe’s or Target, but I wouldn’t say more than Whole Foods. Don’t get why everyone complains about the price — Joe’s Busy Corner is a deli down the street which has much higher prices.

The staff is SOOOOOOOOOo weird. i do not get it. Like all of them are on the Kool Aid. But their Kool aid is 500 dollars a scoop, so I won’t be drinking it.

I love this little supermarket because we bought some chocolate peanuts and some chocolate covered almonds from here that were so delicious.
There was a little salad bar and some slices of cheesecake that looked delicious also. The flowers outside on the streets were gorgeous. I would love to buy flowers from the supermarket one day.

Very expensive, It’s nice they have natural/​organic things but you pay dearly. Illogically arranged aisles. Stock guys are nice and helpful, checkout people act like they’re doing you a favor. It’s amusing that they constantly post security photos of people stealing cups of coffee — but their prices are theft. I go elsewhere when i can

WHAT THEY GET RIGHT: the place is kept very clean, has strong-​quality food products (the other products, like household cleaning products, we’ll get into in the next section); the place is organized nicely; and the store is in a good location.
WHAT THEY GET WRONG: exorbitant pricing (e.g., two chicken breasts for $ 15) and basically all the of the little things, like:
Their employees are clueless and pretty unhelpful – when asked, they didn’t seem to know what broccoli, kosher salt or ribeye steak are (I was looked at like I had two heads when I asked for these, each on a separate occasion. Turns out they carry most of these things, they just didn’t know what they were or where to find them). Very few of the employees seem to care about helping you.
Many of the products are missing price tags, and produce often goes un-​labeled on shelves. Most of the checkout clerks seems to just guess what produce item you’ve placed in front of them and what it should be priced at, which has resulted in mis-​charges.
Once or twice I’ve purchased meat that turned out to be expired when I noticed the label at home.
The middle aisle, which houses home hardware products (mops, brooms, waste baskets, etc) is pretty impassable since there is a giant column that precludes shopping baskets from passing through. And to top it all off a good amount of those products break after a month or so of usage.
The doors in the entrance are heavy and not automatic (have fun carrying your groceries out).
In sum: the food you do find is of good quality but is over-​priced. And don’t expect any sort of help, intuitiveness or convenience in finding and getting a price on food.
I go here when I can’t find the ingredients I want elsewhere.

I do think this place is more on the expensive side and very hit or miss in terms of the freshness of the produce. I used to live just a few blocks from here and it really is the only grocery store on the north-​side of Williamsburg that was a reasonable walking distance from my apartment.
If you have more disposable income than this is your spot! Lots of cool organic products and interesting, diverse ingredients for many different cuisines. Even though I moved to south Williamsburg in October I still stop into Khim’s for a few needed items before or after my yoga classes at yoga to the people.
As I mentioned above, the produce is very hit or miss. I’ve come in a few times where it’s been completely wilted and the lettuce in containers nearing or past it’s expiration date. You’d be better off buying your produce elsewhere.
But if you’re looking for a variety of craft beer or six packs on the way to a party in the area then you can certainly come here!

this market is the only thing close by on the north side of williamsburg. When you need a munchie close to midnight or if the weather is horrible, I would stop here for the convenience. It is health conscious and mostly organic /​GMO free items, but everything is on the pricier side.
I don’t recommend the sliced cakes by the cashier counters. I bought three slices once and they were dry and tasted like «old fridge».

This place is so freaking weird. It is unfortunately the closest store of its kind in the area, so you’re kind of forced to use this place.
The biggest issue is that some things are just randomly crazy over priced. Like soda and juice is completely reasonable, but the chicken is ridiculously priced. Nuts are fair but arugula is crazy. It just doesn’t make any sense.
It does have a solid selection of produce for decent prices, although I sometimes catch stuff sitting around for a while. Check the date on eggs and salad boxes.
Also, yes, they do always think you’re stealing. I live next door, come in all the time, and was once asked to empty my pockets because I walked in and didn’t buy anything. I explained that I didn’t buy anything because their eggs were all old. Staff is not at all helpful.

Great selection, really healthy food, but the prices are a bit high. Otherwise, I would go back.

I go here outta convenience and not necessity. They have mostly all that you need. Price of goods are at what the neighborhood is asking-​expensive.
Why is it though that everytime I go in there I feel them staring at me as if I already stole something from them before I even walked in to the store?
It’s like this time I met professional football player Adrian Peterson. We said hello and he shook my hand. He looked into my eyes and I felt the life in my hand being squeezed out by his death grip.
Little did I know Mr. Peterson’s son was murdered by a fellow who looks EXACTLY like me. Maybe the stares I get from Khims Millennium market is like the death grip I got from that football player. …except I didn’t steal anything.

You get what you pay for, people can complain about the prices all they want but they have really beautiful produce and great prices on nice peanut butter. Sorry but I have no complaints.

Hipster heaven. Although i would not categorize my self as a hipster there was this beam of light that oozed out from every corner of the store. I think i even heard a harp playing. The selection is awesome but the prices are just uncalled for. It is very clean and well organized… but come on… no one has money falling out of their rear end.

No price tags on stonybrook drinkable yogurts.
So I called a guy that works there and he said these are all «$ 1.99».
I checked out and it’s $ 2.99.
I told the cashier, she said sorry. I asked her to make sure prices are posted. She said sorry again. I’m sure the problem will persist. I will go back next week and see what’s the status.

Just disappointed that they recently raised their prices even more than they already were. In talking with my officemates they noted that it seems like they’re taking over Williamsburg and pushing out local bodegas. My specific issue is that they raised prices on their grab & go sandwiches. I used to be able to buy a simple bologna or ham sandwich for about $ 5. Today the same sandwich is $ 7.50! So I walked out without buying my almond milk and sandwich. Someone else will earn my business.

Well, if your located in north williamsburg, this place is convenient and has a nice large selection.
My problem with this place is not about their absurd prices, but how they run their business. Several times over the past few years I have noticed that their produce was going bad (moldy or rotting.) just recently I bought some potatoes there and when I got home I realized several in the bag were soft and wet and smelled funny. I immediately brought them back — ten min. Where the employee actually gave me a hard time exchanging them.
First she assured me they were ok– I explained they were wet, soft and smelly.
After a few minutes of arguing with her, she finally said — go get another bag. I took a different brand to the counter– which she charged me an extra 10% restocking fee. I mean it was only 30 cents but, for real… Your going to penalize me because I bought some of your stale food. If food town was a closer walk, I def. would not have stopped in for potatoes.
I guess all customers here are expected to smell their produce and examine for mold before exiting the store.
O yah– I’m the furthest thing from racist, but I find it very funny how the lady could not communicate when there was a problem with the quality of the food. She pulled a — sorry don’t understand — language barrier resolution. Was frustrating but humourous watching her trying to pull it off-​/​ESP. for 30 cents.
In overall–
Suggestions going forward,
KHIM’S:
1– throw away spoiled /​moldy produce!
2– have a English speaking employee on premises during business hours to handle customer complaints in English.
3– don’t argue with the customer (I have spent a lot of my $ here over many years to be treated poorly.)
Again– I shop here because it is convienent next to mccarren park. BUT some things are more important than convenience…

If you like paying 25%+ higher prices for fruit & produce that’s almost– if not already– spoiled, wilted and sagged, then Khim’s is the place for you. The meat and dairy are overpriced too.
So many items don’t have price tags, it reminds me of that joke, «If you have to ask, then you can’t afford it»
On principle, if they don’t put a price tag on an item, I won’t buy it. In fact, on principle, I won’t be shopping at Khims any more.
The only reason it’s 2 stars instead of 1 is the convenient location and 24-​hour availability… good for an emergency but nothing more.

I guess I’m a big dumb idiot because I don’t get why people hate it here.
Prices are high, but they kind of are everywhere. I don’t eat fruit loops and white bread so I can’t really expect cheap groceries anyway.
I like the selection of vegan products. They had Upton’s Naturals Seitan for a while which was cool. I’m not a huge overly-​processed fake meat fan so the healthier options are definitely appreciated like the sprouted tofu burgers and tons of tempeh.
The aisles are spacious and maybe I actually like that everyone hates this store and is busy crowding the aisles of Foodtown. Good! Go away, you crazy kids. Let me shop in peace.
Don’t buy the potatoes here, though. Those are not too good. :/