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| - As a new resident of Oakland, this Giant Eagle was a natural spot to choose for my first grocery shopping experiences in the 'Burgh. Coming from Central PA, I have a soft spot in my heart for Wegmans. It's the best grocery store I know, and I'm a little sad that they haven't worked their way into Pittsburgh. I know Giant Eagle well from growing up in Erie and having lots of family in Pittsburgh, though.
That being said, the Giant Eagle Market District on Centre is A-OK. While it feels a bit cramped (aisles are a little narrow) and I could see parking being an issue on a busy afternoon, I have had two pretty good experiences picking up essentials. For a grocery store on a pretty small geographic footprint, there is a lot of selection. In addition to the organic and whole-food options that other reviewers have mentioned, there is also the usual choices of Giant Eagle brand products. It's a store where you can get exotic, boutique items . . . but you can also pick up the usual suspects. I'm sure they are keeping an eye on the Whole Foods a few blocks away and striving to be more accessible and affordable, while also drawing customers with more upscale tastes.
Staff members at this Giant Eagle really set the place apart. I had two good interactions with employees today (one in the meat department, and one in the grocery area). I've seen plenty of smiling faces and people being eager to help shoppers find things. These are the touches that bumped this up to a 4-star review.
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