Gristedes

The place is very much open, I wonder why some people have reported it as closed. I go here for emergency groceries only, because of it's over-the-top prices. Milk, bread, eggs, onions, garlic, ginger are usually the items in my emergency list and they are all expensive at this place. I do my bulk shopping from Amazon fresh these days or from the 14th street Trader Joe's because of the cheap prices. Even the fancy Le District has some cheaper items than here. The manager, staff are courteous and this place is open till 12 am making it convenient for us, but I really wish they bring down the prices atleast for milk, eggs and bread!

I'm sad to give such a low rating to a business doing an effort to survive. But as a commitment to my Yelp followers I should caveat this place is only where I go in a pinch. Mostly due to aggressive overpricing. Due to prices here I will travel via subway just to get to a a Trader Joe's or Whole Foods. The service staff is generally fine enough-- but I try not to do all of my shopping here.

If I needed something I would come to this store as a last resort. The place reminds me of And over crowded food pantry. You can't fit more than 1 person down the asides at the same time. The produce is over priced. The cereal is double and triple the price as other stores, most boxes are 5-8$ for a box of cereal. Their is about 4 cashiers in the front and only ever 1 open. The store very small and tightly packed. The people that work in the store don't really know where anything is. Don't come to this location unless you have to, try the other Gristedes down the street or buy your fruit at the end of the corner from the fruit And veggie guy it's fresher and he has lower prices.

Not sure how long this store is gonna last. $10 conventional blackberries here versus $4 at whole foods or eataly, $5 at the district. Makes more sense to get to whole foods for groceries. Only benefit here is that its open to midnight and a little closer to bpc.

Local grocery store in battery park city that is WAY OVERPRICED. I can go to Trader Joe's and Whole Foods and get better quality for nearly 1/3 the price of what it costs at this Gristedes. Moreover, there are things on the shelves that are questionable and/or past their use by dates. For a grocery store that's affiliated with shop rite which is usually affordable- this is disappointing. It's almost as if they have a monopoly as one of the few grocery stores in and near battery park. The staff are usually very nice- though, I think they know things are way too costly.

Always out of stock, and so many items I have picked up where spoiled or expired. It's a shame because the staff is so nice. Better off getting delivery. Its a shame this is the only grocery nearby.

By far the worst gristetes location that I've ever been to. Idk what gives!!? Their other locations tend to have bigger selection but this location is literally always out of what I'm looking for. Please update this location!! Battery park city needs some love! We have so few grocery stores down here and Whole Foods is a solid 20 minute walk from this store. It would be great to have a quick option close by that actually is decent...

An evening with my adopted mother friend to prepare a home cook meal where our food finds took our travels to Gristedes in Battery Park. This supermarket actually serves Ciao Bella gelato by the pint without the extreme hefty price... whoa, SWEETS to replenish the sweetness within me!! Brand name of authentic ethnic spices and ingredients are readily available. Gristedes is pricey yet contains attentive staff to assist customers who are able to hone their interpersonal skills. Shopping carts are three tier without the traditional long bulky and space cumbersome. Four stars as Gristedes do not stock wine for consumption which they do have beer and cooking wine but no drinking wine.

I get this place is in a pricey part of town and extremely convenient for the people who live here cause there is no where else close to shop. With that being said still very pricey. But that aside my main issue is with the deli section. Who taught these deli personnel how to make a proper sandwich? Every time I come they are super cheap with the meat and or salads you make a sandwich with. Like 3 or 4 slices of meat kinda cheap. If you do shop here I would recommend avoiding the sandwiches. There is a great sandwich spot near by that uses a good inch worth of meat if you wanna know where it is just ask and I'll let you know.

It is truly the worst grocery store i've ever been to. But at least it's really expensive. Please close.

Convenient supermarket that has most things you would expect a supermarket to have. They have a fresh produce, bakery, and cold cut section. Probably won't find too large of an organic produce section in here though.

Yes, it's true. Gristedes is pretty much the only game in town when it comes to grocery stores. There is actually another one a few blocks south near W. Thames Street, but that one's even worse than this one (it's so much more cramped and confusing to navigate). A long, long time ago, Gristedes used to be Red Apple. I thought that was a much more inviting name, but it was basically the same store. After the switch to Gristedes, they eventually renovated. The deli counter used to be in the back, kinda shuttered away so you'd forget the store even had one. I like that the deli counter is now up front, right across from the selection of fancy cheeses, packaged deli meats and pastas. I don't think it smells bad when you walk in, and the deli people are pretty friendly. I used to order sliced turkey from them when they had Boar's Head, but now they have Dietz & Watson and I don't like it as much. I generally like the people who work here. There's one cashier who will strike up a conversation if you're buying something fun like a new Ben&Jerry's flavor, and then she'll ask you how good it is. The manager also does his best to stay on top of things and he's approachable and willing to help. They have a surprisingly good selection of random "gourmet" type items like imported olives in a jar, but then they won't have something simple like Goya rice products. They have a good ice cream selection though, and usually have good "2 for" sales (2 for $5, 2 for $6, etc.) of Ben & Jerry's or Haagen Daaz. Usually that's the best deal you can get out of Gristedes, otherwise it's fairly overpriced. But like I said, they're the only game in town so their prices don't really have to be competitive. Well, that's not entirely true. Their biggest competition is probably FreshDirect. At any given time, there is a FreshDirect truck in my neighborhood. I had been relying on Gristedes, trips to Chinatown and the occasional trek out to BJ's for grocery needs, but I finally made the switch to FD a few months ago. Why? Because on two occasions, we had accidentally bought bread that holes in the bag. Holes, what holes? Holes from RODENTS that had chewed through the bag to get to the bread. And the bread had big ol' chunks of it missing. EW. GROSS. And then my mind flashbacked to the time I saw a HUGE cockroach hanging out in the produce section, right by the bagged lettuce. DOUBLE GROSS. So that was kinda the last straw. I'll still go here if I'm missing an item that I need right away. And it's open until midnight, which is good (years ago, it would close at 10pm so you'd have to go to the deli, which is sometimes even more overpriced). But for the bulk of my grocery shopping needs, I go with FreshDirect now.

after my self-imposed 3-month ban on this awful establishment, i returned today to find the same horrid service, ineptitude and feeling of general disgust that this place elicits. The cashier looked at me waiting for someone to show like i was bothering her, and when i requested $20 in cash back using my debit card, she, within a matter of 2 seconds, forgot to enter it. She then suggested that I buy something else, or use their ATM which has a surcharge. This grocery store represents everything wrong and stereotypical with low-class society - laziness, an overwhelming eagerness to complain, no visible skills, poor communication (lots of profanities), and unkemptness. I literally walked out of here appalled and mystified that this place exists and someone actually hired the cashiers here. Beyond words. Placing a lifetime ban on this place. So should you.

Get to the Chase: Pros: 1) Ok despite all the negative reviews I see posted, I have to disagree with some points...because this grocery, albeit no Whole Foods, has all the essentials and is conveniently located 2) Prices are not exorbitant, but neither are they cheap...being located near FiDi, or Battery Park...you can't expect anything less 3) Whatever you need, it's got the basics (quick needs i.e. cereal, toiletries, snacks, sweets, milk, eggs...etc.) Cons: 1) It is a bit dirty, and not well managed in terms of organization (I saw a whole stack of boxes just left in an aisle (leaving only 2 ft of room) ...they didn't even bother to re-shelve the items 2) The cashier clerks can be very moody and express some attitude (however, I have noticed recently Feb 2013...they seem to be quite polite and generally more amiable) 3) The place is so small...you can't even bring your cart or basket through since the cashier aisle is so small (unload everything and then leave them things at the front like a stacked mess) For what it achieves (convenience in terms of items and location), it hits it on the money, but I would agree that the quality of products, the level of service, and the prices are not the best.

Gristedes is the worst I have ever seen. The success of Fresh Diect and WholeFoods is a clear indication that people are looking for selection, quality, and sanitation IS important. Just look at the number of WholeFoods bags you see making their way back to Battery Park City. John Castimatidis the CEO should be embarassed by the condition of his stores....they should be 1) closed 2) remoddled and upgraded 3) if they cannot or will not then someone should be brought in that can do so. Battery Park City residents deserve much better than Gristedes!

If you like paying $9 for a box of cereal, eating moldy cheese and drinking spoiled milk, then this is definitely the place for you! Unfortunately for me, I don't like those things, and Gristedes is the only supermarket in my neighborhood...so I still buy from them If I'm in a pinch. After countless experiences with rotten food and bad service at Gristedes, I now rent car and go somewhere uptown to shop just to avoid this place. Paying $20 for spoiled chicken breast puts me in a foul mood (no pun intended), so I recommend avoiding this place like the plague.

OMG!! Where do I even begin?! I can't walk out of here spending less than 100 dollars on a few things! Prices are RIDICULOUS dog food at target 60 cents here the same one for 4.99 ABSURD. The staff is so rude the male cashier never says hi. The milks are always 1-2 days away from being EXPIRED! You would think after spending so much money this wouldn't be the case. Biggest rip off buy from amazon fresh you can get so many things on amazon fresh for 100 dollars at Gristedes 3 things and your at 100 or close to there. CRAZY everyone agrees

I think I speak for most BPC residents, but both Gristedes on south end ave are subpar - with the one near west thames being the worse. Their prices are comparable if not higher to gourmet delis but lack the decor, service, and refinement to justify those prices. You come here mainly for convenience and lack of other options in BPC. Thank goodness we have Fresh Direct and Whole Foods, otherwise, my BPC days would be short lived. Case in point, $10 for a bag of grapes? I'd pay for it if it was nicely presented and fresh. $4.79 for Tropicana OJ? Even a pharmacy sells it cheaper.

This place is just nasty. I've discovered alot meat that was past expiration date. I just wonder how they manage the rest of the store. Just stick to canned foods or condiments you'll be fine.

Living in the Financial District does not present a lot of convenient grocery options. Never shop here. Gristedes is overpriced, nothing is fresh, all their produce comes from pesticide laden farms in other countries or distant states. Not very sustainable. Usually I hit a farmer's market on the weekend, or stop at Whole Foods or Trader Joe's on my way home from work, but there are days when I don't plan ahead enough, or I forgot something essential, and then I'm forced to go to Gristedes or the mini market around the corner, which is insanely expensive. Last night I cooked a meal with Gristedes chicken breast- bought and cooked well before the sell buy date. It looked... grainy before we cut it up. I shouldn't have cooked it at all because once I mixed it in with the rest of the dish I ruined beans and vegetables as well. My boyfriend and I took one bite and knew it was spoiled. I called the manager, who said he would give us our money back if we brought the chicken back. I told him I'd already cooked it, and he said to bring it back anyway. He was nice, but once I hung up I realized the manager's request sort of ridiculous. What was I supposed to do? Pack the pounds of spoiled food up in tupperware? I get that they need to see the meat, but it was 8pm (we're late eaters) and we had to order take out or make a new dish and I was just too irritated (and hungry) to walk over there with three pounds of spoiled food. I plan to go in at some point and tell them they need to make a change because their food (including produce) is overpriced, crappy, and never fresh. I may not get my money back, but at the very least I can say something. From now on I'm using Fresh Direct.

Unfortunately Gristedes does not carry a vast selection of fresh produce or variety of products, but then most NYC markets do not stock the freshest produce,etc. It is what is for city groceries, not as expensive as specialty stores, and definitely not the same level of customer service. Check product freshness and expiration dates.

Living right next to Battery Park presents a lack of choices for grocery shopping. There are two, count them, Gristede's grocery stores in Battery Park (arguably one of the smallest neighborhoods in Manhattan), both of them rather gritty. The store closer to World Financial Center is rather small. The deli counter literally stinks when you first walk in the door. I will NEVER buy anything from that deli counter. The produce looks like they scraped the bottom of the barrel to find something to display and the meat aisle is rather disconcerting since there is no butcher in the store. Shopping here is not by desire but only through necessity between Fresh Direct deliveries. The only saving grace is a surprisingly varied and interesting beer selection.

Ugh, in an effort to save a few bucks, I chose Gristedes over Whole Foods for my quick run during lunch for some produce needs for that night's dinner. NEVER EVER AGAIN. This place is freakin dirty and had about 3 onions for me to choose from. And the cherry on top, the store manager (or at least I think he was since he was in a button down and a tie), and some other produce shelver, was yelling condescendingly at another produce shelver to rotate the vegetables. "Put the bad ones in the back", they said. Well to me, it seemed like all the produce was bad so no matter how much you rotate them, it wouldn't matter?!?! I normally wouldn't care too much except the other shelver was an older Asian man. So no, you don't get to mess with my people. After I gave him a death stare, he looked at my feet which were blocked by a whole bunch of boxes. He quickly apologized and moved the boxes out of my way. I felt like screaming at him that the boxes are the least of your store's problems. I'm hopping my way over to their website to file a complaint, but from the looks of the reviews over here, I doubt they will do anything about it. WAH.

Do they have a good variety of products? Yes. Do they take advantage of being the only grocery store in BPC? Absolutely. $8 for a gallon of milk? No Thanks.

I wish I could put zero stars for this excuse for a food sales establishment. They are completely filthy and the food is kept in unsanitary conditions. The place has an intoxicating aroma of mothballs. The mothballs are really working... to keep me away! ONLY FREQUENT THIS ESTABLISHMENT IN AN EMERGENCY, IF EVER! They are an over priced excuse for a grocery store, who hold our neighborhood hostage.

Not sure how the government allows for this grocery store chain to remain open. This particular location has provided me: 1) fruit that has rotted within 24 hours of purchase 2) stale cereal (and NOT mildly stale either) 3) BEST OF ALL- the meat is CONTAMINATED. My boyfriend currently has food poisoning after purchasing beef from gristedes and cooking it well done! Sure Whole Foods cost a little more for groceries, but it sure costs a lot less than having to keep buying items every other day from spoiling AND a lot less than your potential hospital and doctor visits. Disgusting.

Not only is this grocery store heinously overpriced, but when you arrive at the checkout, you will find that 100% OF THE TIME, the prices the cashier rings up will not match the prices listed in the aisles (they will ring up as MORE expensive). My boyfriend and I encounter this problem every single time we go there, often on multiple items. Every time an incorrect price comes up, the cashier has to go look at the price listed in the aisles, so eventually you just get so fed up that it's taking so long to check out, that you just pay the price that comes up. This is probably their business model. It's a horrible place.

Not the best grocery store, but it's all the neighborhood really has aside from a handful of more expensive bodegas. They have the basics but I tend to stay away from the seafood/meat section as I'm not too confident on the freshness of these items. The produce is generally ok as well as the cured meat and refrigerated pasta items in the cheese section. The bakery is strategically located upon entering the store. I have not bought many baked goods but they have cakes and a variety of desserts and breads. There's never crazy lines and the hours are convenient so it has some positives but I would recommend Whole Foods less than a 10 min walk away.

over priced with limited fresh and healthy options but plentiful junk food. Check out always takes awhile and for the prices it should be much nicer.

Unfriendly manager to staff relations reflects on staff response to shoppers. Too too pricey! Deli food could be less nitrate heavy,bakery all artificial heavy traditional horror of food artificial flavor,and color,not to mention fats. They seem to be trying some whole foods brands,like red hill grain flour. 2 stores are very different several blocks apart. The larger store is really user unfriendly,ramps,uneven floor surface, and it is dirty. Enough. Not fair as we have no choice,...now we walk to whole foods, and enjoy the small 1x a week green market. E

Other than the manager and a couple of long-time clerks (who are always professional, friendly and efficient), most of the clerks at the front of the store are rude, lazy, and show plenty of attitude. They act like they are doing you a favor by ringing up your purchase and are more focused on looking at their phones than working. Am trying to make this my store of last resort to shop in.

I only shop here when I'm desperate and it is midnight and I need processed crap I can't get at whole foods, i.e. Diet Coke (and that I didn't have the foresight to purchase on FreshDirect). Not to mention that the staff is RUDE. I can't get a "hello" out of any of them. Ridiculous.

Ok, well I have to hand it to the manager at this store - he is amazing! I actually go in there now more than once a week. Asian dude, I don't know his name but he is the most professional and nicest guy you can imagine. This guy has this store completely organized - clean - really great. He hires really nice staff and he is always the first one to open a register should ANY kind of line form. He recognizes you when you come in and says "hello"...so pleasant. I worked in the A&P when I was in HS and I know running a supermarket is not an easy thing to do. I still think their prices are high and the produce could be better - but it's a complete 180 from say 10 years. I've lived in BPC for 22 years and I completely stopped shopping in Gristedes in 2002 and switched to Fresh Direct and then Whole Foods. I go in for basics, grapes, apples, frozen, dairy, etc. This guy deserves a MASSIVE bonus.

Yes it's dirty... but I've never seen a Gristedes store that isn't dirty, so I expected it to look that way when I went in. What can I say... It's open till midnight and that's later than any other grocery goods place in the area. It's late openings are the main reason I find myself there at times. The cashiers are sometimes really nice and other times not... depends on who you get. There is another gristedes about two and half blocks down that I frequent more often. All the workers are nice at that one, but it's smaller than this gristedes so less selection and generally only open till 10 or 11 depending on the day of the week..

i really would give this place 4 stars, but in order to bring up rating i gave it 5 haha. maybe b/c i am a B&T who works around, i don't have bad things to say about the place. plus i dont do my groc shopping here. anyway they're sandwich deals are great for their value and better than avg taste. anyone who works in the wintergarden would say the same about this place b/c mediocre sandwiches, measly portions, and 2x the price of gristedes sum up the wintergarden food places, i'm serious!

FYI to people in NYC - avoid buying cold cuts from the deli at Gristedes down by the WTC. They encourage their employees to come in and handle food while sick. Nothing like a hot green loogie on your ham & swiss. Deeeeelish!