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Great Giant Supermarket
1226 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, United States
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Ke
Review №1

THEY HAVE MOIST CORNBREAD!!! That’s all you really need to know. I haven’t had real soul food since my grandmother passed decades ago. Thank you for being amazing.

Ch
Review №2

Ive been ordering food from Great Giant - Soul Food Town for months and until recently I would have rated them 5 stars. My favorite used to be their wings which were big and meaty, and delicious. The past two orders though spaced a couple of weeks apart were very disappointing. Instead of the colossal sized wings I have gotten with previous orders, they were so much smaller, some even on the tiny side. I dont know if theyre having supply chain issues, or just trying to make more money by buying smaller wings, but I think this will be the last time I order chicken wings from them. I probably will order other food from there and review that separately, but the declining quality of the wings deserted this 2 Star review.

Sh
Review №3

Sunday 10-24-2021 I purchased some greens from the deli. Got home and after the first fork full. I noticed that the greens were crunchy. I been eating greens all my life and I and never had crunchy greens. DONT EAT THE GREENS Disgusting!!!

Li
Review №4

The food is so good!! Im definitely eating there again 😍

Ab
Review №5

Ordered through door dash. It was fast and on time. The ribs were very good. The meat was falling off the bone. The sauce could be better. Its a corporate BBQ sauce like Gordons or something. Still good enough to rate 5 stars.

Ta
Review №6

The food is so delicious and truly reminds me of my grandmothers cooking. True southern soul food. The portions are so big too! Definitely will order again in the future.

Nb
Review №7

Everything is ridiculously good. Theres so much food you could eat all day!

C
Review №8

I usually like this place as I’ve had their food twice before. But today my food was all bad. My pork chops were fried way too hard. The meat was way too dry & seemed old. The candied yams had some sort of green stuff on them. The greens were tasteless & had way too many stems. I ordered extra cornbread because I loved their fresh cornbread and they gave me cornbread in a package!!

Dy
Review №9

Chef Lopez is so professional and nice. He deserves a raise and that spaghetti is delicious❤️

Da
Review №10

Everything we ordered was great! The chicken strips were crispy and had a lot of flavor.

In
Review №11

The food came hot and let me say it was filling and delicious! A nice comforting food for a winter day! Im skeptical about soul food restaurants because it dont live up to my expectations bit boy I was pleasantly surprised! I will tell everyone to give this place a try. Great food!!!!

Ra
Review №12

Oh my goodness... this place has wonderful soul food, huge servings, greens, ox tail, black eyed peas, delicious cornbread!! Cater-your-party-worthy. Yowza! I have come home

Wa
Review №13

Food in the deli is not good anymore it use to be delicious! I wish those old workers where there cooking because the the Hispanics thats cooking now dont know what they doing yams where watery not sweet chicken had no season spaghetti was watery I was not satisfied DONT think Ill eat there again.👎

Fr
Review №14

The deli macaroni and cheese is nasty, the greens had so many stems and barely enough of the actual greens, the cornbread was too mushy & sweet. Whoever is the cook needs to be taught how to actually cook because this is not it!

Bu
Review №15

Today is Wednesday May 5th and its now12NoonAnd I was justIn the storeTo purchase some cornWhich was on sale for 3 $4That is what I came in forI liveOn the northeast side of side of townBut when I want ethnic foods I come down to Great GiantThe selection of cornWas small and needed to be restockedAnd I asked the clerk was there anymore Corn and was it largerHe told me he was going to restock the corn in about 15 minutesThat means he didnt want to sell the cornI didnt have 15 minutes to stand around and wait butHis comment was or my comment wasI guess I could go somewhere elseAnd get it quickerHe told me to go aheadHe can afford itI thought that was rudeAnd Uncalled forSo I guess the business is good for nowAnd its not that importantTo satisfy the customerWellFor now I guess I will go back to where Ive been goingThe Big Box store,

Br
Review №16

The meats are horrible there chicken feels slimy the ribs taste super cheap just stick with the sides have always have good luck with side items

An
Review №17

I had to update my previous review of 5 stars as I’am disappointed today with my order. I ordered a catfish dinner, chicken wings, baked spaghetti, mashed potatoes with gravy and yams. The chicken wasn’t cooked properly and appears to have been rushed, It’s rubbery and has no seasoning. The fish I had to completely throw it out, it was undercooked and had no seasoning as well. The spaghetti had a few burnt noodles and that lacked seasoning as well. So basically almost $40 and a tip to the DoorDash delivery driver down the drain! I have no desire to even try the yams or eat the potatoes. I’am a regular customer and I always enjoy the meals but today I’m not sure if I’am going to continue to patronize this business. I ordered a taco dinner yesterday and instead of refried beans I received black eyes peas and I tried to give the benefit of the doubt but today this food is terribly unacceptable!

Ke
Review №18

The food was double foiled perfectly so my food was nice and hot I appreciate the packaging and handling if the food especially during covid. Ive never been this impressed with delivery much appreciated!!

B
Review №19

Food is great, best ribs I’ve ever had. Will be ordering again

To
Review №20

They have everything, especially more authentic Mexican ingredients. Everything way more organized than Meijer too. Plus you can get a 10lb bag of chicken nuggets and i think thats just swell.

An
Review №21

Ordered food on DoorDash was super good would highly recommend

S.
Review №22

I dont live in the area but everytime i be with my sister and shop here people speak genuinely and someone is always clean ...dude picking up the parking lot for example. Someone in charge has a eye for detail and its appreciated.

Ma
Review №23

Its a ok store just when you dont feel like going out a bite but far as the greens in the bag Collard greens Mixed greens mustard greens they can to alot better

Hi
Review №24

Very friendly fresh produce. Love there soul food especially Ribs with side orders of greens which are GREAT!!I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!!👍

Jo
Review №25

Everyone is willing to help. If product isnt on shelf...someone will go in the back and get it for you. Also they dont just disappear into the stock room never to return😏. Looks like theyre doing some renovations which is great! I hope to continue shopping there as long as it is safe and clean. It would be nice if all the store fronts in that strip did something to make it more appeasing to the eye. More trash cans would be nice...and a good scrubbing of the parking lot would really help. Overall though I dont mind shopping there. I have to add that I had a problem with item pricing so I talked with the owner and all Im going to say is he made it right, although I was at fault after he showed me the error...which again was my fault, he still insisted on going above and beyond. To me that makes all the difference and Ill continue to do business with them. Thank-you.Sincerely a satisfied customer. And Thank-you for making a difference in the community.

Gl
Review №26

The store was very clean and well appointed with popular items the is very convenient and practical to purchase for every day use. GREAT selection of many kinds of meats and seafood. The store has a lot of frozen meats and seafoods in bulk for purchase. They also have a hot and cold deli with many variety of foods to tantalize the taste buds. All summed up its a GREAT PLACE to shop with convenience.

Sh
Review №27

I love what the new owners are doing with this store. Prices are starting to be more reasonable. Still needs help on a lot of items. Especially the frozen food areas. But the meat department is really reasonable now. Before i would never grocery shop here. Everything was way too expensive. Now i get weekly ads texted to me so i dont miss a sale. Even the fresh deli food cooked daily is going down in price. Suggestion: come down on the price of side dishes for meals and the deli should have a menu and price list daily because there is different food out daily. No one knows how much anything is unless you ask someone. My only complaints. Great job new owners keep up the good work.

Da
Review №28

I love this neighborhood grocery. It feels like the stores my mom shopped at when I was a kid. They have a surprising quantity of produce, dairy, and meat. The store looks great with the new management and makeover. Im grateful for the investment in our community.

Sh
Review №29

Not enough workers for such a large crowd of shoppers. Costumer service was superb. They have a deli with fresh homemade products and you can smell the food as soon as you walk in...its delightful, stop by.

Gl
Review №30

Love this store great sales and nice people........ If something not on meat shelves ask and will get it for you if they have it...... But sales are wonderful..... Got a hot meal stop to get lunch or a dinner to take home........ This place is the boom!!!!

Te
Review №31

Just moved back to town & was looking for the old “Food town” meals I got as a little girl growing up, but came across way better. It’s like Sunday or thanksgiving dinner all year round. I’m satisfied they passed my “Food town” taste buds🤗

Mi
Review №32

Store has been under new management for a while now. The selection has vastly improved (still could use more low sugar and diet options). The deli/buffet staff does an amazing, authentic job with their recipes.

cr
Review №33

First time there. Everyone was friendly, nice selection of groceries, and meat. Produce was very fresh, and the store looked very clean. Id recommend the great giant.

Ca
Review №34

A great store that has all your needs so glad its no longer Duthlers anymore. The new owner has done wonders with this new store, good variety or meat, hot soul food dinners that are really good. Store has everything u need definitely recommend this store.

Sa
Review №35

Very pleased the new owners are making improvements to this store. We deserve a good quality grocery store in our area . Why should we take our money to other neighborhoods and make them rich... when we can spend it right here in our own neighborhood . By doing so..we keep the employees employed and the store open for business. I had stop going to the store for the following reasons...meat dept sucked and unfavorable characters hanging out in front of the store. But now I can see things are getting better as time goes and Im happy to be able to go back to the store and continue to spend money in my community. Pps..now if Dollar General could get their act together....it would be a win win!!

Ti
Review №36

Great prices. Clean. Friendly efficient staff. I love that they had seasoned ( older) employees. I will be shopping here.

Ra
Review №37

Clean, large, and has everything supermarket. Walking distance, from apartments. Conveniently located, reasonable prices groceries. Fresher fruits and vegetables. The best meat department ever. Selections, of a huge supermarket. Priced very compatibly.

1b
Review №38

The new owners have really stepped up their game the store is much better than it was.....very clean and much more pleasant to shop in and prices are still relatively low. I will definitely be shopping there again

ja
Review №39

Convenience store in a great neighborhood friendly people clientele always seems happy to be there great sales soul food is good after counter to go

Ca
Review №40

Staff was friendly. Parking was crazy. Sale start from Wednesday to Wednesday. They are having a sale on party wings. $5.99. ( only 3 per customer) spicy meatballs $1.00.

Sh
Review №41

If its frozen its cool to buy..you will come across some spoiled meat If you buy anything thats fresh..(raw)

Jo
Review №42

It looks very nice on the inside. Very good prices. Welcome to our community!

Mi
Review №43

Molded food. First cheese now pie. Ill never step foot in that store again.

Sa
Review №44

The new managment is amazing and they have quality food and great prices.

Ti
Review №45

Love the place. They have improved that store in so many ways. Awesome place to shop.

Er
Review №46

This place had become my new place to grocery shop. I get a lot more for my money coming here. And the staff is always so nice and friendly. Im glad this Issa my neighborhood grocery store.

Sh
Review №47

The store itself wasnt too bad. Customer service was good. My only issue was the people who hang out , outside of the store. Aggressively hit on by a group of men, that were loitering. Thats something the store cant control (I think). I wont be coming back anytime soon. Not by myself anyway. Its disappointing.

Ja
Review №48

This place has good prices, amazing selection, and friendly staff. It is what you want in a local grocery store.

Ta
Review №49

Great meat packages! Very budget friendly items, so that means more bang for your buck!

Al
Review №50

Staff is nice. Its a total hood store. Fresh food is lacking, either from lack of attention or bad shipments, which is sad because everyone needs food that is good for them. But when I go there for fresh produce it is sometimes more than not moldy mixed with ok produce.*edit: since the new owner has taken over produce and it’s freshness have improved greatly!! The neighborhood thanks you!! The products have also greatly improved as well and the staff has remained consistent in their niceness lol :)

To
Review №51

The greens taste like they came out of a can and they taste vinegary the cornbread is sweet and mushy the baked macaroni and cheese is spiral noodles do not waste your money or your time going to this place to get any food the staff is rude they dont even say hello they dont say thank you they dont say youre welcome they dont even answer your questions about the food and just act like they didnt hear you this is the worst experience that Ive had you not go there

Po
Review №52

A much better shopping experience from years of the past, hope they keep it up!

St
Review №53

Very impressed at all the different kinds of meats and animals they sell to cook.I.was so amazed.Now I just think they should set out recipes on ideals of how and what to do with them for us cooks who are just simple.lol

Ty
Review №54

Prices are great, cheapest T - Bone steaks in Grand Rapids. As a Chef, I will always Shop here.

Li
Review №55

Lines where extremely long AND SLOW! I’d recommend going somewhere else if u can prices are a little high also got the 2/5 strawberries n one of my crates had 7 bad ones 😩

Da
Review №56

Very clean atmosphere nice cashiers just ran out of everything I went for the bacon and sausages that was advertised an they didnt have any a lil disappointed they were just stocking shelves at about noon but with the weather I cant be too upset but overall it was nice.

Jo
Review №57

I was pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and organization. Good prices too.

Da
Review №58

Had a very pleasant experience I ordered a bundle it was up in five minutes price was right and meat was on point also the 2 for a buck sandwich ham cant be beat

Jo
Review №59

Military Friendly, Community Envolved, Delone and the Staff are amazing. You cannot get better Prices anywhere. Quality is top notch. The smellls from the hot Food area.....unbelievable. This store is MILITARY Clean seriously! They deserve 10stars

Th
Review №60

Cheap meat. Fresh veggies. Mexican butcher

La
Review №61

Great meat prices but you have to check dates on some things...not cool

ka
Review №62

They have great meat deals and in store sales almost all employees are friendly , nice and clean .

Mo
Review №63

This place was in worse shape but its better. Much needed improvement still though, Meat is overpriced, frozen solid, and some times mysterious looking(#repackaged and old). Wine is overpriced, and the produce is in shambles and expensive. I could understand damaged produced for a cheap price but not for more money. Go in for chips or something but DONT SHOP HERE if your on a budget, looking for sales, or dont have an eye for shopping.

Ca
Review №64

Prices were fine. Place very clean. Very busy not enough check out ppl. Order gravy over pork chops one of the chops were burnt and corn was dry. Dressing was ok. I dont know if I will order hot food again.

Fe
Review №65

Rat dropping Ive found in the store while shopping and I left the store to go to a different store to shop.

Gr
Review №66

Well put together grocery store. Very nice meat department.

He
Review №67

I love their soul food deli. The hood still call this place Madison Food that name will never changed no matter who and what brought (own) it.

Cu
Review №68

Staff was very helpful & I seen a lot of old friends that still do there shopping at this location after many years in the community.

Mi
Review №69

Do not buy fresh meat here.. buy frozen products or boxed foods.. breads..but that fresh meat is always bloody and feels slimy..I couldnt rinse the slime off..it was 50$ wasted. awful!

Ki
Review №70

They have a good selection of produce and cooked foods. Also have decent sales.

Sh
Review №71

Much improved EXCEPT;;; the colored guy who worked in the deli with the black street hat . He was serving food ... Because of thatwe didnt buy any deli food.

Ja
Review №72

A great grocery store you can find everything you want in this one particular store. The staff is very helpful and their attitudes are very nice.

Jo
Review №73

Family oriented. I would say that some staff may need a little more customer service training, however a very good and convenient store.

Pa
Review №74

Nice clean place with variety of products, produce amd reasonable pricing.

Ph
Review №75

The employees there are very nice and friendly. They do their very best by their customers.

Ra
Review №76

The meat department has an awesome selection with reasonable prices.

ch
Review №77

Clean and good place to shop.. Cheap prices also

Ch
Review №78

Great grocery store 👍. Meat prices are awesome and any meat Ive bought from there has been excellent. Store is clean and staff is friendly.

Te
Review №79

Very nice and clean and easy to find exactly what you are looking for.

So
Review №80

Good selection of Mexican foods . They have great sales.

Tr
Review №81

This is a great store now that its under new management its affordable with lots more selection great job Giant Foods

Ka
Review №82

LOVED THIS STORE, MEAT PRICES CANT BE BEAT

Al
Review №83

Great prices and service is excellent!

St
Review №84

A little expencive but good service

Ni
Review №85

Conveniently located has great sales mostly and you can find items that no other grocery store will carry.

dr
Review №86

I dont live in the area. So i dont go in there much. But when I did go in there the fruit that i bought was not fresh.

Ro
Review №87

Nice, clean and courteous. The meat looks fresh .

Wi
Review №88

Things are very high other than that its good shopping there.

be
Review №89

If you need something last minute its ok but prices arent always great. The doesnt look great either.

Fr
Review №90

Clean, courteous employees and best prices on meat in G.R.

Fe
Review №91

Good food, service cannot get any slower or theyd have to stand still.

la
Review №92

Always offering great deals, with a wide variety to choose from.

an
Review №93

The place is looking good. new owners doing a good job at remodeling it.

Se
Review №94

The prices are high but the food from the deli is delicious

Ja
Review №95

Dirtiest grocrey store I ever stepped foot in, I left without purchasing a single item it was so disgusting. A lot of loitering at entrance begging for money.

Ta
Review №96

Off to a goid start fresh meat and very clean and organized store.

La
Review №97

There is alot of meat that is extremely questionable and Im not sure why its just left out to be bought.

La
Review №98

I love their prices on meat in bulk.

Ni
Review №99

A better community store to shop for quick trips.

Da
Review №100

They have good specials on meat

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3.9 Rating
  • Address:1226 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, United States
  • Site:http://www.greatgiantmarket.com/
  • Phone:+1 616-248-4155
Categories
  • Grocery store
  • ATM
  • Supermarket
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–9PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–9PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–9PM
  • Thursday:8AM–9PM
  • Friday:8AM–9PM
  • Saturday:8AM–8PM
  • Sunday:8AM–9PM
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Safety dividers at checkout:Yes
Highlights
  • Great produce:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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