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| - Reviewed in a contextual vacuum, Metcalfe's would get 5 stars from me no question. Easily one of the best "fresh" and "gourmet" markets I've visited. But what did I say about context? Next to Whole Foods, it simply falls short in produce, seafood, and meat, my three key sources of food. There's just way more grass-fed beef and organic, free-range chicken, etc., at Metcalfe's competitor 5 minutes away. This tips the scale for Whole Foods, considering the prices are about the same. The coffee bar also closes way too early.
One place where M has Whole foods beat? The CHEESE department is unreal, just way more selection, and I know people who go there solely for this.
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