Shaw’s

Ok… so since I could care less about my «cred» here on Unilocal… as if I had any… and I don’t…I post for my own enjoyment… let me say this. the Buffalo wings at Shaws are really good… nicely marinated throughout… not overly sauced or too vinegary… tender…big…tasty without overpowering… delicious…only gets three stars cuz you have to eat them in your car in the parking lot… which for some reason shames me… but that’s my problem…

Completely average, Shaw’s does not excel in any particular areas, nor does it fail miserably.
Product wise, I can usually find what I’m looking for, though they have a highly-​limited selection of organic foods.
The décor is plain. There really isn’t any aesthetic to speak of. There’s no charm to be had. It’s just food on shelves, and that’s what you get.
The staff don’t seem happy to be there, and it has a bit of depressing vibe in the store.
There are other, better options nearby that I’d recommend over Shaw’s.

This has been my go-​to grocery spot lately, mainly because it’s convenient. I commute from South Portland to Portland from work, and this is an easy stop on my way home.
It’s never very crowded (maybe other people aren’t as into it as I am??) which is a nice change from the Portland grocery stores. Although I did stop in once around lunch time and there was a line for the salad bar, but if you’re in the area around lunch you should really just head around the corner to Taco Trio anyway.
The store is pretty clean and well-​stocked with your typical grocery store items.
A few things I like about Shaw’s stores, in general:
— Shaw’s also doubles coupons up to $ 1.00 if you’re into saving money (if you’re not you should be, who doesn’t like cheap food?).
— While we’re talking saving money, most Shaw’s have a corner of their produce section where they reduce prices on fruits and veggies that are past their prime or otherwise not perfect. This can make for some good deals if you don’t mind searching for things you’ll use before they go bad.
— Shaw’s also sells bottled Argo Tea, a product that is near and dear to my heart.