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| - Metcalfe's is what all supermarkets should aspire to be. I have never been to a supermarket that has its combination of size, local products and management. It carries everything from value (Sentry Brands) to premium version of products.
They also GIVE out free Sunday papers. There is no low end of purchase to get this offer - I bought a pack of gum for under a dollar and they asked if I wanted a newspaper. Righteous!
Every department runs extremely well. I've never had a problem with rotten or outdated goods while shopping. The staff are plentiful and friendly. Even at the busiest times, they staff cashiers smartly and the lines are rarely longer than three deep.
During the late afternoon and early evening, you are bound to run into a vendor providing samples of their local product. Unlike every other store I went to, it's often an owner or manager that handles the stand. Frequently they even have WINE! Delicious wine at that.
Local foods and brands are center stage here. They are clearly identified as local on their display. You'll see local everywhere from the bakery, frozen foods and cheeses (of course).
The only critique is that the deli prepared foods and the bakery are good, but not great. If I have a little more disposable income, I go down the road to Whole Foods to get my prepared deli/bakery fix. With that written, I am very picky and their deli is much superior to Copps (read my review of the very sad S. Park Copps -- I really deserve Metcalfe's!) or other like grocers.
Although Whole Foods has a short list of better prepared products (for example, their deli and bakery), they cost so much more (it's referred to as "Whole Paycheck" for a reason) and have nowhere near the variety and local selection Metcalfe's has.
Tips:
1 - Be careful in the parking lot. Their are many patrons that have lost their driving skill (think that South Park episode) and it may be frightening at times. Drive very defensively and always given certain drivers the right of way.
2 - Like their Facebook page for insight on demos and events. For example, last month they had a three-day cheese tasting event hosted by cheesemakers in town for the American Cheese Society Conference.
3 - If you must use plastic bags, Metcalfe's has the best in the business - they are an awesome green (some sort of implied "gentle" dig, I know ... but whatever) and very sturdy. I use those for my small wastepaper baskets - they look and hold up better than anything I paid Hefty for...
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