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| - This is a completely serviceable grocery store. It is not a supermarket. Thus, it does not have an extensive beauty/pharmacy section or a shitlload of greeting cards, seasonal decorations, or all the random crap that somehow fills up 5 aisles at Schnucks. They sell food.
The fact that their store is not ridiculously huge is actually kinda nice, as you can get in and out faster. If you are a conscientious consumer, consider this as a first stop for groceries before bowing to the pressures of the corporate machine (County Market is a progressive, employee-owned local chain of stores).
It is very true that their produce is hit-and-miss. I do not agree that it is consistently bad, however. I think that as far as local foods go, like corn, tomatoes and other vegetables in season, it is FAR better than the national chain stores in town, Meijer, Schnucks, and Wal-Mart. They have a large meat section and all the expected stuff. The seafood section is not very big, but they often have a very good deal or two, like Shark or Yellowfin Tuna for $5-6 per pound.
The cashiers are friendly, and will recognize you if you are a regular. Their booze section is pretty good with a decent selection and fair prices, and is open long hours. They have a lot of craft/import beers, but they're not Friar Tuck's. Do not expect to find really good wines or ultra-premium liquors, either, but for 99% of your sauce needs you'll be fine.
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