This used to be the grocer to go to. My kids could get a free piece of fruit while we shopped. I love the coupon book, though I wish you could somehow redeem them for delivery. The delivery is a longer wait than most. They had the good vegan options but now pretty much everyone does and they are just the most expensive, even with the specific coupon book.
Ray C.
I have mixed feelings about this store. I feel like it is trying hard to be a copy of Whole Foods, but failing miserably. The customer service is very distinctive between these 2 businesses.While this review isn't about Whole Foods, it would be wrong to consider the differences. When you ask for help, as I often do, the people at Whole Foods jump to attention and immediately assist in locating what you request. At Market District, they rarely help, shifting you to a different associate and passing the buck.I will admit that Market District has some unique features beyond the typical grocery. Their cheese section is very well done, and those employees are well informed. I feel like other parts of the store could benefit from the same attention to detail.The breads and bakery section seems to be a hit or miss proposition. You can find certain items there one day that are gone the next. It is as though they have no set pattern of baking and just make what they feel, so you could get good salt sticks one day and find none available the next day.The prepared foods can be a nightmare.I looked for a posted special and could only locate 2 of the necessary 5 items to complete their meal deal. I asked for help and waited while someone went to find someone else to answer my questions. When the right person finally arrived, they began pulling the meal deal special signs down.I'm not really interested in businesses that operate this way.If I'm in the area, I might stop in for some items. I will not go out of my way to shop here. There are far better and cheaper options available.In addition, Giant Eagle in general seems to enjoy playing bait and switch with customers. One card covers every one of their operations, but there is no cross promotions. You get different prices at GetGo, Giant Eagle, Giant Eagle Express and Giant Eagle Market District.They are all owned and operated under a single banner, but choose different pricing and specials for each location. Buyer beware.
R W.
Had bad customer service experience there. I know the prices are higher but to treat customers that way is a shame. Aldi, Walmart, Sam's Club are all better options.
Janet B.
Giant Eagle discontinued weekly ad mailers!!!Other grocers did not. Currently I patronize the others based on their flyers.I like GE but sorry the store cheaped out in regards to weekly flyers.
Lmf L.
In the past two weeks, on two separate shopping trips, we bought a rack of lamb and packaged pork tenderloins both having a sell by date of April 1st. We opened each to cook, well before the date, and both were bad. We returned the lamb for a refund and the store refunded us no problem. We don't have time to go back for the pork so that's on us but how does this happen? Is the meat being stored properly, is it older than it should be? Seriously concerned about buying meat from them again.
Rome Mystery
I buy something from Giant Eagle's bakery once a week. Food is always fresh. Cakes an snacks and pies, oh my. Giant Eagle, thank you for being a friend. ?
Simon Kelley
Good cheesecake and fresh baked goods.
Antonio V.
Very friendly customer service great vegetarian food varieties , also they have a bat and the hostesses are very friendly. Overall great vibe and shopping experience
Joe S.
OMG how I wish we had Giant Eagle Market District stores where I live now. I remember going to the first one of these and fell in love with Grocery Shopping (that's a lie as I always loved it). Picture your normal grocery store, but with a more upscale decor, food stations where you can have lunch or dinner, more products to choose from, and a pretty slick beer area that manages to get around PA's terrible alcohol buying laws (one of the reasons I left the area). On this trip, I was looking for beer and snacks for the hotel and was able to find what I needed. It was September and there were lots of Pumpkin Beers to choose from. I created my own six pack and had a great time in the hotel! Yinz need to head dahn here, grab a buggy, and shop n' at.
Ray Y.
Great selection of produce but their prices are *very* high. They're competing with Whole Foods, I think, to see who can charge the most. I only go there to pick up a few things, when I don't have the time to get to Aldis or Costco. The same brand of bread is literally 1.50 more there as compared to Target. Also, the staff is VERY slow and not especially friendly. I stopped going to the pharmacy and the deli completely because there's always a very long wait--even when they're not crowded! Being the only grocery store in the area, they're often swamped and don't have enough staff (or stock) to compensate. For instance, they literally have 20 plus check-out lanes but only three or four are open even when they're at their busiest. They should convert ten more to self-checkout at the very least, if they're not going to hire the needed staff.
Great selections on meats and cheeses. Friendly employees. Very clean store. Can get busy, but always fast check out.
Ian E.
Love coming in here. Great selection, helpful staff, and they have everything you might need. Good selection of beer and wine and good vegan options available as well!
Nadine Jackson
Very nice
Jamie R.
Literally the worst pharmacy on the planet. Send your meds elsewhere. ALWAYS out of the basics, ALWAYS at least a few hours wait on prescriptions called in a day prior. Rude staff. The store itself is always nice and stocked though.
Acie Chase H.
This location is in a convenient location with both plenty of parking and a variety of other brand name stores. Unfortunately, they don't rate quite well with carding those properly for the purchase of alcoholic beverages. One young girl presented a fake ID for the purchase of beer and then went in the parking lot with her friends. All of whom were under age. The LCB needs to clamp down on this. My wife and taken pictures of this lawlessness. All these stores need to be scrutinizing big time.
This used to be the grocer to go to. My kids could get a free piece of fruit while we shopped. I love the coupon book, though I wish you could somehow redeem them for delivery. The delivery is a longer wait than most. They had the good vegan options but now pretty much everyone does and they are just the most expensive, even with the specific coupon book.
I have mixed feelings about this store. I feel like it is trying hard to be a copy of Whole Foods, but failing miserably. The customer service is very distinctive between these 2 businesses.While this review isn't about Whole Foods, it would be wrong to consider the differences. When you ask for help, as I often do, the people at Whole Foods jump to attention and immediately assist in locating what you request. At Market District, they rarely help, shifting you to a different associate and passing the buck.I will admit that Market District has some unique features beyond the typical grocery. Their cheese section is very well done, and those employees are well informed. I feel like other parts of the store could benefit from the same attention to detail.The breads and bakery section seems to be a hit or miss proposition. You can find certain items there one day that are gone the next. It is as though they have no set pattern of baking and just make what they feel, so you could get good salt sticks one day and find none available the next day.The prepared foods can be a nightmare.I looked for a posted special and could only locate 2 of the necessary 5 items to complete their meal deal. I asked for help and waited while someone went to find someone else to answer my questions. When the right person finally arrived, they began pulling the meal deal special signs down.I'm not really interested in businesses that operate this way.If I'm in the area, I might stop in for some items. I will not go out of my way to shop here. There are far better and cheaper options available.In addition, Giant Eagle in general seems to enjoy playing bait and switch with customers. One card covers every one of their operations, but there is no cross promotions. You get different prices at GetGo, Giant Eagle, Giant Eagle Express and Giant Eagle Market District.They are all owned and operated under a single banner, but choose different pricing and specials for each location. Buyer beware.
Had bad customer service experience there. I know the prices are higher but to treat customers that way is a shame. Aldi, Walmart, Sam's Club are all better options.
Giant Eagle discontinued weekly ad mailers!!!Other grocers did not. Currently I patronize the others based on their flyers.I like GE but sorry the store cheaped out in regards to weekly flyers.
In the past two weeks, on two separate shopping trips, we bought a rack of lamb and packaged pork tenderloins both having a sell by date of April 1st. We opened each to cook, well before the date, and both were bad. We returned the lamb for a refund and the store refunded us no problem. We don't have time to go back for the pork so that's on us but how does this happen? Is the meat being stored properly, is it older than it should be? Seriously concerned about buying meat from them again.
I buy something from Giant Eagle's bakery once a week. Food is always fresh. Cakes an snacks and pies, oh my. Giant Eagle, thank you for being a friend. ?
Good cheesecake and fresh baked goods.
Very friendly customer service great vegetarian food varieties , also they have a bat and the hostesses are very friendly. Overall great vibe and shopping experience
OMG how I wish we had Giant Eagle Market District stores where I live now. I remember going to the first one of these and fell in love with Grocery Shopping (that's a lie as I always loved it). Picture your normal grocery store, but with a more upscale decor, food stations where you can have lunch or dinner, more products to choose from, and a pretty slick beer area that manages to get around PA's terrible alcohol buying laws (one of the reasons I left the area). On this trip, I was looking for beer and snacks for the hotel and was able to find what I needed. It was September and there were lots of Pumpkin Beers to choose from. I created my own six pack and had a great time in the hotel! Yinz need to head dahn here, grab a buggy, and shop n' at.
Great selection of produce but their prices are *very* high. They're competing with Whole Foods, I think, to see who can charge the most. I only go there to pick up a few things, when I don't have the time to get to Aldis or Costco. The same brand of bread is literally 1.50 more there as compared to Target. Also, the staff is VERY slow and not especially friendly. I stopped going to the pharmacy and the deli completely because there's always a very long wait--even when they're not crowded! Being the only grocery store in the area, they're often swamped and don't have enough staff (or stock) to compensate. For instance, they literally have 20 plus check-out lanes but only three or four are open even when they're at their busiest. They should convert ten more to self-checkout at the very least, if they're not going to hire the needed staff.
Restaurantji Recommends
Great selections on meats and cheeses. Friendly employees. Very clean store. Can get busy, but always fast check out.
Love coming in here. Great selection, helpful staff, and they have everything you might need. Good selection of beer and wine and good vegan options available as well!
Very nice
Literally the worst pharmacy on the planet. Send your meds elsewhere. ALWAYS out of the basics, ALWAYS at least a few hours wait on prescriptions called in a day prior. Rude staff. The store itself is always nice and stocked though.
This location is in a convenient location with both plenty of parking and a variety of other brand name stores. Unfortunately, they don't rate quite well with carding those properly for the purchase of alcoholic beverages. One young girl presented a fake ID for the purchase of beer and then went in the parking lot with her friends. All of whom were under age. The LCB needs to clamp down on this. My wife and taken pictures of this lawlessness. All these stores need to be scrutinizing big time.