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| - While Copp's is not my primary grocery store, I drop by periodically when traveling between Madison and my home base in Waunakee, especially if I need fresh produce. In the past, the store has been generally clean and well maintained, but lately that's not always the case.
The produce department is my favorite section of the store. The quality of the produce is better than what I find at Woodmans or the local Piggly Wiggly. Selection is solid as well. They could do a better job sourcing local products.
This location has the standard issue bakery options (cakes, cookies, doughnuts, bread and rolls). The quality of the baked goods is pedestrian.
The deli options are plentiful, including a small sushi counter. The selection of specialty cheese could be better.
I've never been a fan of the meat department. The selection of cuts is limited and the quality of the meat doesn't pass the eye test. The chicken breasts I've purchased from this store often cook up spongier than I would like.
As for packaged goods, the prices for staples like cereal, flour, pasta and canned goods are 10% to 25% higher than the prices found at Woodmans. The international and organic option pale in comparison to Woodsmans as well.
Copps keeps changing up its policy on the use of loyalty cards to get the sales prices. After a short reprieve where no loyalty card was needed, they recently introduced the FreshPerks Card recently which is required to get the sales price. Hey Copps, you know what a real perk would be? Not requiring me to carry another stupid loyalty card to make your pricing somewhat competitive.
The staff members are not overly friendly but competent.
Overall, it's better no better or worse then the majority of Copp's Food Centers in the area.
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