Harris Teeter

This store is everything you normally expect at a Harris Teeter. Clean store, friendly helpful staff, BUT and it is a big BUT, their produce department is consistently understocked. Virtually every time I go here they’re out of one thing or another, and many times several items and even whole sections have been cleaned out. The result is you’ll have to go to some other store to complete your shopping. Save the hassle, go somewhere else first.

Decided to revise my disgruntled take on the Customer Service Associate at Harris Teeter.
Consider a possibly more productive approach to address employees ‘acting out’ with consumers:
None of us go through life unscathed. There are traumas from birth and possibly past lives that impact our behavior today.
Rather than chastise bad behavior, supervisors might recognize it then offer support to the individual through their Employee Relations Department.
EMDR via Shapiro (keywords to search) is one approach to clearing trauma to eliminate the source for those troubled by anger management issues. EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) is a DIY approach that can be addressed in the privacy of your own home.
Perelandra offers the PIC Test Kit, another DIY solution using flowers essences, microbial balancers, etc
Of course, there is usually not one source.
For instance, heavy metal or chemical toxicity from dental amalgams or other dental restorations or other surgery such as knee and hip replacements, etc
Moreover, in light of the fact that environmental toxicity is pervasive and delivered through all air, soil and water, the cumulative impact over time can create cognitive deficits that are the culprits behind depression, anger, suicidal or homicidal emotions, et. al As well, heavy metal farms Systemic Candidiasis among other terrains of harmful microbes that create mental distortions, hormone disruptions (i.e. pms, hot flashes, obesity, etc.)
And, creating Lectins that turn on genetic markers by eating against blood type is another potential source for body/​mind dysfunction.
So, disregard my initial take on the unfortunate encounter with an unhappy Customer Service employee at Harris Teeter. Let’s muster a compassionate heart and delve more deeply into cause and not leave the madhatter out on a limb. There are too many solutions to eliminate the suffering.
With apologies, my first take, a consequence of my own PTSD, follows but offered nothing proactive to assist the trauma laden soul:
«I agree with a woman that submitted a review earlier on this page:
She said: „Only gripe … Customer service Sux!!! Never have a problem with the employees … Always the same female manager … Always something snide to say … Very unprovoked… One time in particular interaction this manager interrupted my phone convo with my friend to tell me she was going to call cops on me if I took a picture in the store. I was taking a pic to text what was available … She was very nasty in the situation. I tried to diffuse the situation by explaining what I was doing and she became even more hostile in the situation … She handled the situation with No class, No Tact and No Couth.“
My experience was similar. I tried to make a simple return of unused merchandise WITH a receipt; but, was treated like a criminal. My driver’s license was logged. I also had to push back on the pressure I got to enroll in their VIC tracking program. I think a manager may have witnessed the exchange but did not intervene to turn down the volume on the employee’s hubris.
I do not like subscribing to those programs that take your personal data then later, after a hacking, all corporate can offer the consumer is ‘a one years subscription to an ID Theft service and a ‘we’re sorry that your information has now been compromised’.
After having been victimized by corporate hackers at Target and two other big box stores, I do not want to participate. But, when a consumer declines an offer, those are not grounds for lots of negative attitude.
Then two times at the front door, on my way and on my way out, someone tried to shake me down. So many boundary violations in one visit do not encourage positive appraisals from the target market.»

My 2-​star rating applies only to the Asian buffet. There are definitely better ways to spend your lunch money –and less of it. This food is very underwhelming. It lives up to the expectation of grocery store food (they excel at mediocrity). I would never have known the orange beef was orange beef. Think of big balls of deep fried bread covered in colored sauce that tastes like… a big ball of deep fried bread. No flavor added. The meal in the photo including the drink was $ 20.73. FiveGuys is cheaper and so much better.
That being said I love shopping at Harris Teeter. This is a 5 star grocery store. Just don’t eat here.

I have done numerous check-​Ins for the M Street Harris Teeter. Its so convenient for me Im there literally everyday. I really enjoy the selection of products the store carries … I enjoy the pre-​made items in the deli and hot bar … Not just convenient but tasty. Only gripe … Customer service Sux!!! Never have a problem with the employees … Always the same female manager … Always something snide to say … Very unprevoked …
One time in particular interaction this manager interrupted my phone convo with my friend to tell me she was going to call cops on me if I took a picture in the store. I was taking a pic to text what was available … She was very nasty in the situation. I tried to diffuse the situation by explaining what I was doing and she became even more hostile in the situation … She handled the situation with No class, No Tact and No Couth. By looking at Unilocal I wonder how many of the other people posting pics have the police arrested???

I don’t know what is going on with this store, but in the past few months this place has gone WAY downhill and it ranks as the worst Harris Teeter I’ve ever visited.
Many shelves remain empty for weeks at a time. Not just because things are on sale; basic items are not restocked. I have started to drive over to the waterfront Safeway because I can’t even get bagged vegetables here.
What is stocked is often damaged or past the sell by date, and the floors near the deli end are so greasy it’s almost like walking on ice.

My new Favorite Location !
I usually go in the evening or on the weekend. Free Parking is available in the garage and also on the street (not sure if free or metered.) This location is new clean and welcoming .
They seem to have a couple more options available as oppose to the Potomac Avenue location. I never encountered large crowds or long lines .
Staff have been friendly with any assistance needed and majority will greet you through out the store. I like the freshness the location delivers from the produce to the meats, seafood and self serve bars available. Groceries are not cheap but being here puts you in a comfortable environment and you feel you are getting the best quality. I do notice they don’t carry certain brands at this location but that’s with all stores –I guess it depends on the demand of the items.
They have a hot bar –salad bar-​sub bar and nuts and dried fruit. It is by weight so be careful and cautious you could run up a big tab as the prices are on the steep side .
Prices here are fair and considerably similar to competitors. Some folks assume HT is expensive but you have to take advantage of the sale items and dates. I HIGHLY ADVISE you to sign up for the savings card and also enroll in «E-​VIC». The sales starts every Wednesday and with the E-​VIC you get additional and special prices starting on Friday — Sunday. These deals are usually too good to miss. For example a normal sale could be 5.00 for an item but with E-​VIC you can get it for 3.50. Head over to customer service to get help with signing up and you will receive an email every week for both sales .
I’m big on customer service therefore I will continue to frequent this location.

This place is good if you live close by and need to grab a few things, but overall it’s overpriced. Also, the produce is often spoiled. On numerous occasions I’ve picked through avocados that were nearly liquid, rotten garlic and onions, and mushy peppers and celery. Also, be sure the correct price rings up if the item is on sale. Quite a few times I’ve been ringing up items in the self checkout lane and see that the register scans the item at the full price.
On the upside, the ladies in the deli department are nice, and they make good pizzas and subs.

Perfect addition for those of us who work in the Navy Yard area. My favorites:
— Hot breakfast bar (so hot & yummy)!!!
— Awesome pizza (500x better than Navy Yard food court Sbarro’s)
— Great salad bar (if you don’t feel like spending $ 10+ for a Sweetgreen salad)
— Good sushi and the sushi chef will make you fresh anything off their [admittedly limited] menu
Plus their produce is fresher than most grocery stores so I’ll often pick up an apple or orange for daytime snack at work
I think they’ve somewhat addressed the understaffing at lunchtime; I doubt they anticipated the crowds they actually draw for lunch. Employees are friendly and get the job done. Pro tip: if the «express» checkout lines are long, head to the self checkout. Those rarely ever have a line and you get to move at your own pace!
For the life of me I couldn’t figure out how to leave a tip, but found out the other day the breakfast bar closes at 10. Also found out it tastes way better at 0800 than 0955…

Good urban grocery store. Sometimes with urban markets you feel like your selection is a bit more limited, but I don’t feel that’s the case at all here. The prepared food section is quite large, which makes it a lunch spot in the Navy Yard area as well. As always, the bakery, butcher, and fishmonger area are bright and well lit — many older stores seem to make those places look like a dungeon area.
And because you’re in DC, good selection of beer and wine as well with competitive prices.

New, clean, and great location for people that work near the Navy Yard. The problem with this place is that they are always understaffed for lunch hours (especially at the sandwich counter). I understand it’s always going to be busier from 11:30am — 1:00pm, but the line to get a sub is astonishing, day in and day out. The employees behind the counter also move at a relatively casual pace, regardless of the higher demand.
Additionally, the salad bar is hit or miss. Some days it’s stocked well, and some days they’re missing spinach leaves, lettuce, dressings, or grilled chicken…4 of the most essential items to have in a salad bar! And 1 person comes around every 30 minutes to refill items.

The Navy Hard Harris Teeter is extremely clean on the inside and the atmosphere is very inviting. The ambiance makes you want to shop at HT all the time.
What I don’t like is how I show up to the sandwich counter between 6:30pm-7:00pm and the employees tell you that they are closed for the day. Are you serious?! The hours you have listed show that you don’t close until 8pm. Shoot, even the HT by Potomac Gardens closes up at 8pm. The Navy Yard HT made me drive through that narrow parking garage, find a park, just to be told that they are done making sandwiches for the day?! It’s not just me. Others are looking to have sandwiches be made during those times as well.
It can’t be the employees just taking it upon themselves to close early. That decision must be facilitate by a supervisor or a manager, so I’m pretty certain they are well aware of it and they are probably instructing their employees to close early. Since I’m pretty sure this is the case, they have poor management in my opinion.

For SW/​Near SE residents, this is hands down the best grocery store in the area. The store is beautiful, with wide aisles, high ceilings, and lots of staff who actually say hello and are willing to help you find what you need. The produce is fresh, the meat and seafood case is well-​stocked, and overall the selection of products is quite wide and varied. Free parking underground. There’s even a Starbucks. Prices are average; this is neither the cheapest or most expensive grocer, but you get what you pay for, and the private label products are all high quality.
However…skip the cannolis in the bakery department :).

I’ve been shopping here for a month and am very happy with the selection and prices.
Some of the things I love:
— Parking is free, underground and always easy. Makes grocery shopping a lot less stressful.
— They have a lot of fresh, local produce at great prices. It is usually cheaper than Safeway produce I have found, but fairly similar. The freshness/​local-​ness if that’s even a word is not as great as a farmers market or Whole Foods, but you get what you pay for.
— The selection is impressive for a «please everyone» grocery store. I love creative recipes and tend to err on the health food side. So far they have everything. Sometimes it can be hard to find what you want, but 9 times out of 10 if you keep looking you will find it.
— Prepared food seems good and plentiful. I haven’t tried much yet, so will get back to you on that one.
— Checking out is fairly easy with little wait.
All in all a solid grocery store. We live in Capitol Hill and work at the Navy Yard, so this is our go-​to place for groceries.

I’ve now had a chance to actually shop in this store a few time and can confirm that it’s infinitely better than my former HT (Potomac Ave SE).
I’m hoping it’s not just a honeymoon phase or the fact that they’re still building a following, but I haven’t yet run into the insane inventory issues (empty shelves) that I have at other HT stores. And unlike at other HT stores, and competitors, the people who work at this one actually seem to care a bit.
On top of that the beer selection here is about as good as you’d expect from a supermarket, including a few interesting bombers and make-​your-​own six pack.
Definitely a well managed store.

This Harris Teeter has a «Make Your Own Trail Mix» bar. I’ve never rolled my eyes harder. It was the epitome of hipster/​yuppie influence. BUT moving throughout of the rest of the store I was pretty impressed!
GREAT selection of craft beer and the produce looked great. I live super close to the Potomac Avenue location so I don’t see myself going to this location very much, but it was fun to browse a new grocery store.

I’ve been getting pretty desperate for a good grocery store in this city. There’s nothing that is super convenient to me in Woodley Park– Manhatten Market is way too expensive, and it’s more of a corner store than a grocery store; the Giant in Van Ness is not great; and the closest Whole Foods/​TJs are in DuPont, which isn’t the most convenient during commuting hours. I’d never been in a Harris Teeter before, or even heard of it, but my coworker encouraged me to check it out. It’s great! Super clean, fantastic selection of items, and very helpful staff. My highlights:
–The wine selection. I still haven’t gotten over the fact that I can purchase wine in grocery stores here! This one has a pretty decent selection of wine/​beer.
–0% Peach Fage yogurt. Nobody seems to carry this and I finally found it!!!
–Great selection of organic, gluten free items
The only drawback that I could see was the rather limited variety of poultry/​fish. I’m used to Wegman’s or Whole Foods, so I’m a little biased, but I was disappointing that there were only a few options from which to choose. Regardless, I signed up for their rewards card, and it looks like I’ve found my grocery store.

I really like this Hairy Tits location. I was quite surprised to see how clean and well organized it was put together. The best part of them all was the different food buffets they had from Far East to a simple salad bar with all the fixin’s. They offer fresh sushi with an assortment of different offerings from your basic maki rolls along with their take on specialty rolls. The people who work here also seem to genuinely enjoy their jobs. All in all, with a clean work place and a happy work environment would make me feel welcomed and more than willing to do my shopping here again.
They do have a garage that offers an hour and a half of free parking just as a FYI.

I Absolutely LOVE this HT! Where do I start? The produce section boasts an awesome selection of organic fruits and veggies!
This store also has a very nice selection of cooked food on their hot bar, salad bar, and cold food to purchase based on weight. I absolutely LOVE their kale salad and albacore tuna!!! Whew!
There is a large seafood that will appeal to any seafood that is just too lazy to drive to the wharf. Their selection of wine and champagne is extensive and it seems they have more than enough to choose from. Overall, this store is worth driving out of your way to have a nice selection of higher quality foods.
Also to note… all employees I encountered were very professional, friendly, and ready to help!
Starbucks onsite was the icing on the cake!
Park underground as if makes for a leisure food shopping experience!

It’s a new, Navy Yard Teeter, approximately ½ mile from the other Capitol Hill Teeter. Has everything including extensive prepared foods and a full Starbucks inside. The layout of the store is a little strange but it works. The lunch crowd is huge but otherwise it’s usually not that busy, even on Sunday’s.

So glad Navy Yard finally has a centrally-​located and new grocery store option. Harris Teeter opened this evening with a bang! The ribbon cutting was at 5:30pm, and I stood among the masses waiting to enter around 5:35pm. Staff was on their best behavior, and samples/​tastings were a’plenty.
The location is easy walking distance from anywhere in Navy Yard and conveniently located just off of M street, right next to the US Department of Transportation so, even the Capitol Hill yuppies came out to the opening.
I’ll keep this short so, here goes…
Pros: wider selection of foods, friendly staff, extensive international foods selection, massive selection of wine and beer (including craft and IPA), bread baked on site, seafood source indicated by sign with each type, nice vegetarian selection, extensive gourmet cheese selection (merlot rind cheese anyone?)
Unique: Flower Shop, Starbucks, Pharmacy, Hot Foods Bar, Salad Bar, On-​site Oven Baked Pizza ($ 7.99 on Mondays), Sushi Bar, Wine Tastings on select Fridays and Saturdays.
Cons: None so far!