Shaw’s

…Used to shop here exclusively (I live in Freeport) –now it’s only for essentials. Hannaford in Yarmouth has better selection, fresher produce and neater shelves. The abhorrent bottle & can redemption system in the front of the store (slow, filthy, machines often full or out of order, always took a long time to get help) — I now use clynk & it is much more convenient. Bow st is a great option but it has a smaller, gourmet type selection.

I’m not quite sure how to rate a grocery store, but here it goes. My rating is based upon my knowledge of other Shaws grocery stores in the area.
I used to live in Portland and would avoid the Shaws there like the plague. They produce was wilted and sad, the cashiers were slow and poorly trained, and they often didn’t have specific food items I needed.
The Freeport Shaws is NOT like these others. It has fresh produce and almost all the items I’ve needed. Despite being much better than their namesake counterparts, they are still rather slow at checking you out and I have also waited for over 15 minutes to get help at the redemption area in the front of the store. I can only assume that they are understaffed as this seems to be my constant expectation when shopping here.
There is one other grocery store in town, but you have to go through or around the outlet madness to get there. This store is a speedy alternative, with a larger parking lot.
Tip: They do have some delicious muffins and granola in their bakery section. They often have great clearance items in the back of the store as well. Also, their house-​made guacamole is something I crave! Try it.

A great market servicing the Freeport area. We stayed for a few days due to weather changing our plans, but it was right next to the hotel (Hampton Inn) and super convenient. It was even open during the snow storm and doesn’t close until 11:00 pm, so it’s great for last minute essentials, diapers, milk, etc., okay — maybe not essential to you, but definitely for me! Always clean and friendly, w huge plus in my book.