Akhavan's is our go-to grocery store when we're looking for great brochettes, lamb, beef, Kafka, nuts, olives, rice, superb baklava and even certain Mexican goods!
Especially of note is that Akhavan's stock SPROUTS of many varieties- something the big chains are loathe to do.
Their (other) vegetables sadly are not as enticing to me as they often look a little peaked. That's okay if you're going to use them the day of, but it's not so good if you shop for the entire week like we do.
Counter staff are consistently courteous and friendly. Stock boys are sometimes less knowledgeable than they could be, but it's never been an impediment to my continuing to shop there.