I wish I lived closer to Guidos. I'm becoming much more aware of what garbage our national food supply has become. Guidos offers more healthy options. Local produce, non GMO, and a fantastic selection of artisan cheeses. The service is wonderful, and the ambiance is quite different from your usual grocery store. I love Guidos!
Lauren Kalkstein
This is inside of a grocery store, for those who do not know. It’s not a sit-down cafe with an atmosphere.Matcha latte was good.
Sheryl Satun
My favorite place to take a break from my work or to work from.Curly-Sheryl Satun Berkshire HathawayNew England, New York and Hudson Valley
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julia A.
Guidos, please after shopping at your store for 33 years I wish you would make returning an item a less fraught experience. In the 33 years which I have shopped regularly I can count on one hand the number of items I have returned. Every time I have been met with rudeness. I love your store but sometimes (rarely) an item does not meet your (mine) standards. This happened with your grilled artichokes recently which were really poor. Not a big deal, it happens. I returned it and did not have a receipt although there is no other business that sells these in the area. The manager reluctanty gave me a $6 credit (having deducted the couple of artichokes we sampled). I said thank you, she (tall, thin, blond) walked away without either apologizing or even saying you're welcome. I know this sounds silly, definitely first world problem but Guidos if you're reading this remember - folks like me are your bread and butter throughout the year. Treat your very loyal customers (which I am) and not just the summer time crowd, with a bit more courtesy. Julia Allan
Michael Berman
The market is wonderful. The cafe was an absolute disaster. Everyone was super helpful and kind, which I deeply appreciated, but this was honestly the worst espresso I've had in my life (and I've had an awful lot, I was also a barista for a while). The regular coffee was fine. In all fairness, we didn't try anything else, and this might have been a fluke, but we will definitely be trying a different cafe if we're ever in town again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Steven B.
As newcomers to the area, we decided to drive down to Pittsfield to check out this well-recommended grocery store. We were very underwhelmed. The prices are ridiculously high, which I can stomach for special items, but not much was special here. Service was slapdash and chaotic. The store was crowded and hard to navigate. Staff was uniquely unhelpful (looking at you deli counter). This store tries to be a Whole Foods but fails badly. So we will keep looking for a decent place for grocery shopping in the Berkshires.
Roarie Yum
Smaller sized grocery with lots of healthy options. Many prepared foods as well, including a sandwhich station, a pizza bar, and a salad bar. Vegan options are offered as well. Everything was clean, the staff was friendly, the restrooms were tidy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gretchen B.
Their prepared foods are excellent. I especially loved the kale salad. I mean, how can you make a kale salad taste good because kale is not especially exciting...well this place certainly does. I want to replicate their recipe. They have a lot of great cheeses, meats, veggies, fruits, but be prepared to pay through the roof. More expensive than Whole Foods prices, but I'll gladly support a local company over Whole Foods any day. It's a great place to pick up items for a picnic at Tanglewood, but your wallet may be hurting a little after. But, I guess if you're catering to the Tanglewood crowd and tourists who use the word summer as a verb, it makes sense the prices are pretty high.
Mikali N.
Can't say enough good things about this establishment. Been shopping here for more than a decade and they never disappoint my expectations. Every department is impeccably clean and well organized. Their cheese selection is excellent their produce and meat department is absolutely the best I the Berkshires. For those who haven't shopped here you should know they carry a good selection of organic and non organic products as well as premade take out. The customer service level ranks at a perfect 10 with knowledgeable staff who are more than willing to assist you.
Susan C.
If you like the feel of Whole Foods (pre Amazon purchase), you'll appreciate Guido's for its organic and earth friendly focus. Pizza is tasty and Guido's coffee in the bulk section is a plus. Something for everyone with greeting card stock, flowers, small gifts, natural foods and earth friendly grocery items. Clean and well organized produce, dairy, cheese, etc. Caution - it's small with a small parking lot and overflow lot above and behind it.
I spend about $400 a month at Guido's (their meat and fish counters can't be beat, the produce is fresh, prepared food usually very good, and they have a great bulk food selection). I'm knocking down a star because some of the cashiers aren't interested in customer service: they're too busy talking to the baggers to say hello or thank you. I'm spending $100+ on a bag of groceries, please at least look me in the eye and say something! There used to be a manager up front but that doesn't seem to happen anymore. Not sure if anyone from Guido's reads these reviews, but staff training might be in order.
Patrick Doyle
Vegetarian options: Great options for Vegans, Vegetarian and people with dietary restrictions. Amazing local and organic grocery that gives back to the community.Dietary restrictions: Lots of options for gluten and other allergies.Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp in front of entrance.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
c chuc
This place is a gem. Their coffees with their homemade syrups are great. Anytime I go through the area, Guido’s and their cafe is a must stop. Do yourself a favor and try this place.
Michelle L.
I recently visited Guido's since I had not been there in a couple of years. it's always fun to shop there since the variety and quality of the items they sell is excellent! I was there in the very early evening when fresh pizza was coming out of the oven. at 2 slices for $5, I had to give it a try. it was superb!! Thin, crispy crust; tasty sauce, perfectly melted cheese (not too oily) and the price was just right! it was nice to see their pizza menu and know that there are many options available to order. I wish I lived closer because I would be eating pizza for lunch (and maybe dinner) every single day!!
Doc L.
As a visitor to the area I personally think this place is a gem! The prices are reasonable for the area. What I liked about this place was the prepared foods. I got a meatloaf and honestly I'm not a big fan of meatloaf but, I'm very glad I got it! It was the best meatloaf I've ever had! We also got the Buffalo chicken Mac and cheese that my son loved! I got the chickpea salad and that was good too! The overall selection of prepared foods to take home and just heat up was impressive with a fair amount of variety to choose from! I'll definitely be back!!
I wish I lived closer to Guidos. I'm becoming much more aware of what garbage our national food supply has become. Guidos offers more healthy options. Local produce, non GMO, and a fantastic selection of artisan cheeses. The service is wonderful, and the ambiance is quite different from your usual grocery store. I love Guidos!
This is inside of a grocery store, for those who do not know. It’s not a sit-down cafe with an atmosphere.Matcha latte was good.
My favorite place to take a break from my work or to work from.Curly-Sheryl Satun Berkshire HathawayNew England, New York and Hudson Valley
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Guidos, please after shopping at your store for 33 years I wish you would make returning an item a less fraught experience. In the 33 years which I have shopped regularly I can count on one hand the number of items I have returned. Every time I have been met with rudeness. I love your store but sometimes (rarely) an item does not meet your (mine) standards. This happened with your grilled artichokes recently which were really poor. Not a big deal, it happens. I returned it and did not have a receipt although there is no other business that sells these in the area. The manager reluctanty gave me a $6 credit (having deducted the couple of artichokes we sampled). I said thank you, she (tall, thin, blond) walked away without either apologizing or even saying you're welcome. I know this sounds silly, definitely first world problem but Guidos if you're reading this remember - folks like me are your bread and butter throughout the year. Treat your very loyal customers (which I am) and not just the summer time crowd, with a bit more courtesy. Julia Allan
The market is wonderful. The cafe was an absolute disaster. Everyone was super helpful and kind, which I deeply appreciated, but this was honestly the worst espresso I've had in my life (and I've had an awful lot, I was also a barista for a while). The regular coffee was fine. In all fairness, we didn't try anything else, and this might have been a fluke, but we will definitely be trying a different cafe if we're ever in town again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
As newcomers to the area, we decided to drive down to Pittsfield to check out this well-recommended grocery store. We were very underwhelmed. The prices are ridiculously high, which I can stomach for special items, but not much was special here. Service was slapdash and chaotic. The store was crowded and hard to navigate. Staff was uniquely unhelpful (looking at you deli counter). This store tries to be a Whole Foods but fails badly. So we will keep looking for a decent place for grocery shopping in the Berkshires.
Smaller sized grocery with lots of healthy options. Many prepared foods as well, including a sandwhich station, a pizza bar, and a salad bar. Vegan options are offered as well. Everything was clean, the staff was friendly, the restrooms were tidy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Their prepared foods are excellent. I especially loved the kale salad. I mean, how can you make a kale salad taste good because kale is not especially exciting...well this place certainly does. I want to replicate their recipe. They have a lot of great cheeses, meats, veggies, fruits, but be prepared to pay through the roof. More expensive than Whole Foods prices, but I'll gladly support a local company over Whole Foods any day. It's a great place to pick up items for a picnic at Tanglewood, but your wallet may be hurting a little after. But, I guess if you're catering to the Tanglewood crowd and tourists who use the word summer as a verb, it makes sense the prices are pretty high.
Can't say enough good things about this establishment. Been shopping here for more than a decade and they never disappoint my expectations. Every department is impeccably clean and well organized. Their cheese selection is excellent their produce and meat department is absolutely the best I the Berkshires. For those who haven't shopped here you should know they carry a good selection of organic and non organic products as well as premade take out. The customer service level ranks at a perfect 10 with knowledgeable staff who are more than willing to assist you.
If you like the feel of Whole Foods (pre Amazon purchase), you'll appreciate Guido's for its organic and earth friendly focus. Pizza is tasty and Guido's coffee in the bulk section is a plus. Something for everyone with greeting card stock, flowers, small gifts, natural foods and earth friendly grocery items. Clean and well organized produce, dairy, cheese, etc. Caution - it's small with a small parking lot and overflow lot above and behind it.
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I spend about $400 a month at Guido's (their meat and fish counters can't be beat, the produce is fresh, prepared food usually very good, and they have a great bulk food selection). I'm knocking down a star because some of the cashiers aren't interested in customer service: they're too busy talking to the baggers to say hello or thank you. I'm spending $100+ on a bag of groceries, please at least look me in the eye and say something! There used to be a manager up front but that doesn't seem to happen anymore. Not sure if anyone from Guido's reads these reviews, but staff training might be in order.
Vegetarian options: Great options for Vegans, Vegetarian and people with dietary restrictions. Amazing local and organic grocery that gives back to the community.Dietary restrictions: Lots of options for gluten and other allergies.Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp in front of entrance.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is a gem. Their coffees with their homemade syrups are great. Anytime I go through the area, Guido’s and their cafe is a must stop. Do yourself a favor and try this place.
I recently visited Guido's since I had not been there in a couple of years. it's always fun to shop there since the variety and quality of the items they sell is excellent! I was there in the very early evening when fresh pizza was coming out of the oven. at 2 slices for $5, I had to give it a try. it was superb!! Thin, crispy crust; tasty sauce, perfectly melted cheese (not too oily) and the price was just right! it was nice to see their pizza menu and know that there are many options available to order. I wish I lived closer because I would be eating pizza for lunch (and maybe dinner) every single day!!
As a visitor to the area I personally think this place is a gem! The prices are reasonable for the area. What I liked about this place was the prepared foods. I got a meatloaf and honestly I'm not a big fan of meatloaf but, I'm very glad I got it! It was the best meatloaf I've ever had! We also got the Buffalo chicken Mac and cheese that my son loved! I got the chickpea salad and that was good too! The overall selection of prepared foods to take home and just heat up was impressive with a fair amount of variety to choose from! I'll definitely be back!!