Oh Heinen's, you so fancy!
Shopping at any Heinen's makes me feel like a rich housewife. Partly because the stores are nicer and carry a lot of organic and local brands, and partly because I feel naked shopping without my Giant Eagle Advantage card and I think the prices must be so much higher. Honestly though, they're not; and what you'll find at Heinen's is quality. Their produce is always fresh, the bakery is always fresh, their meat and seafood selections are always fresh - everything is.
Heinen's carries a lot of craft beers and I'm always excited to pick up a bottle of Delirium Tremens or some Pumking in the fall. My last trip they had Schrimshaw and I was jazzed - after trying it at Winking Lizard in the glass of the month I thought I would never see any again since it must be "specialty".
I also really love that Heinen's carries Hartzler's dairy - how cool to get an old fashion glass milk jug. But yes, it is pricey. They have a good selection of protein and snack bars - try the KIND brand.
This Heinen's sushi selection isn't as great as Brecksville's but it's there and it's fresh.
Consider picking up some cheese in their fancy cheese section or look for some Ohio City pastas in that general area too. I've even seen some Ohio City lobster raviolis in the frozen section - yum.
Heinen's also caters to the gluten intolerant. Some of the frozen items clearly state "gluten free" and are all grouped together - love me the Organic Bistro Bowl's Sesame Ginger Salmon at lunch. Items on shelves will also have little signs that notify you of their gluten free status.
The only part I dislike is the cart service, I'm either embarrassed because my car is dirty or feel weird not tipping. I consistently attempt to carry too many bags to my car on my own for those reasons...sheesh.