The Food Emporium

Food Emporium

(Now Closed)
Supermarket and Grocery Store
Union Square, New York
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  • Alessandro M.
    Alessandro MingioneJanuary 1, 2013
    They have De Cecco pasta, which might not seem a big deal, but for most italians it's the best brand. They have Garofalo pasta too, which is also a top tier.
  • Ethan B.heart icon on user image
    Ethan BregmanJune 7, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Big supermarket. Cheaper than whole foods and less crowded than traderjoes.
  • Justin G.
    Justin GregApril 29, 2010
    They have "Better than Peanut Butter" ultra low fat peanut butter here; this is the first supermarket I've found it in other than a health food store; u can eat the whole jar & not feel guilty..
  • HashtagNYU
    HashtagNYUApril 14, 2017
    You’ll almost feel like you’re back in the suburbs with this grocery store’s large selection and happy atmosphere.
  • Amy C.heart icon on user image
    Amy CummingsJuly 8, 2017
    Go here when the line at Trader Joe's is unbearable.
  • Ted C.
    Ted ChaseSeptember 24, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Great place, but remember receipt & don’t bring your own bag - some guy outside grabs your bag and says you didn’t pay (don’t know if he works there or not).
  • Old Amsterdam
    Old AmsterdamDecember 27, 2012
    Try the delicious Old Amsterdam cheese next time you come to shop. http://oldamsterdam.com/
  • Mike P.
    Mike PapugaApril 24, 2010
    Way less busy than the Whole Foods down the block with lots of high end foods and beers. They have sunflower seed bread which I've been dying to find.
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    PhilJuly 21, 2012
    Has the best price on Ben & Jerry's in the area. $4.29 regular and $3.99 on sale.
  • Kimmie O.heart icon on user image
    Kimmie OhhDecember 3, 2019
    They have an Illy cafe inside
  • Leo G.
    Leo GonzalesSeptember 3, 2019
    Bought a sandwich with my Coinstar cash voucher, only to see that the tomato in the sandwich is spoiled.
  • Amber V.
    Amber Van DrieOctober 26, 2011
    Lots of higher end options, friendly service and on site coffee shop. Spacious aisles.
  • iza p.
    iza pOctober 25, 2010
    the cheese guy is nice and friendly. ask for a sample if you're not sure what you want to buy.
  • Coke Zero
    Coke ZeroFebruary 19, 2010
    They've got rows and rows of Coke Zero 2-liter bottles. Throw one or two into the cart, then tweet @cokezero when you've checked in. And checked out.
  • Sarah R.
    Sarah R.February 17, 2012
    Sushi is pretty decent and A LOT less $$$ than whole foods! :)
  • Ellen T.
    Ellen TsayMay 12, 2014
    check expiration dates, found some March / April items still in the fridge. It's May.
  • Anna G.
    Anna GorodetskyFebruary 23, 2014
    I like it. When the products are on sale, it makes shopping even sweeter.
  • Matt S.
    Matt SettleSeptember 6, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Has this place ever had more than two registers open?
  • Eva
    EvaSeptember 25, 2011
    The only reason to go is the new frozen Artichoke Basille pizza
  • sablerheart icon on user image
    sablerJanuary 29, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    It has a CoinStar machine
  • Pat H.
    Pat HuOctober 23, 2010
    Closest Coinstar Center in the downtown area. Cha-Ching-Ching-Ching!
  • Kyle H.
    Kyle HarderJanuary 2, 2014
    Don't shop here. Prices are different at the register than on the shelf. Zero customer service.
  • Marius R.
    Marius RamdahlFebruary 22, 2011
    they got boneless duck breast! Not to pricey!
  • Leslie P.
    Leslie PadgettJuly 20, 2010
    Good sandwiches. NY deli style. Not fancy, but good.
  • Joann D.
    Joann DeFilippoJune 10, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Sandwiches
  • Trebla O.
    Trebla OsubaOctober 29, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    With coinstar you can buy beer with all the coins you have lying around in your apartment.
  • Melody E.
    Melody EwingFebruary 20, 2011
    There's an Illy coffee shop inside!! *squee*
  • Bruno G.
    Bruno GiglioSeptember 2, 2010
    Not too busy, and right next to the entrance to the subway
  • Sharyna
    SharynaFebruary 11, 2012
    The desserts suck and are extremely fattening.
  • Alexander M.
    Alexander McApril 4, 2012
    2.50 for a frekkin tomato
  • Kelly H.
    Kelly HollandMarch 8, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    They say they open at 7 that is hardly ever the case!
  • Michael D.
    Michael DiscenzaJune 21, 2014
    Literally the worst self checkout machines ever
  • Shana
    ShanaAugust 5, 2011
    Really freaking expensive.
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