The Circle Food Market

CHECK, CHECK, CHECK YOUR RECEIPTS. TOO, MANY TIMES OVER CHARGED, OR EXTRA ITEM RUNG UP OR AN ITEM NOT BAGGED. ALSO, CHECK THE DATE ON SALE ITEM TICKET DISPLAYS, MY LAST PURCHASE THE SALE ENDED A WEEK AGO, YET SALE DISPLAY WAS STILL UP, GOT CHARGED FULL PRICE, THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME. OTHER THAN THAT, STORE AND PRICES ARE GREAT; JUST DOUBLE CHECK YOUR Receipt, YOUR PURCHASES AND SALE ITEMS.

It's been years since I was last in Circle 'Food Store; that's what natives of NOLA use to call it. They've made some great improvements to how the interior of the store flows and looks. I was greeted when I came in and the cashier was super helpful with my questions. The food options here easily rival Publix...No kidding! The store is super clean, orderly and the workers there are truly about the customer service experience. The Circle Food Market will be my go-to shopping spot whenever I visit New Orleans from now on. Great job guys!!!👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾

I am writing to express my deep disappointment and concern about the incredibly negative experience I encountered while shopping at Circle Market on Christmas Eve, specifically at the location on 1522 St Bernard Ave in New Orleans. Upon entering the store, I was approached by a lady outside who requested assistance in purchasing alcohol. Despite her appearing somewhat unstable, I decided to extend my help as it was Christmas Eve and I deeply believe in the Bantu philosophy of compassion and kindness towards others. However, what followed within the store was both appalling and distressing. As soon as I entered the store and approached the employees for assistance, I was subjected to unwarranted aggression and hostility. An elderly man suddenly commenced screaming at me without any apparent reason, to my utter surprise. To compound the situation, two other employees joined in, displaying an attitude towards me as though I had committed a wrongdoing. This unwarranted confrontation took an alarming turn when I felt threatened by not just one, but three employees. Adhering to my instincts, I took a picture in an attempt to document the incident. Unfortunately, this action only served to further escalate the situation, and it quickly spiraled out of control. I want to emphasize that I possess video evidence to substantiate my claims, if required. It is incredibly disheartening to assert that the actions and behavior exhibited by the employees on that day, and more significantly, their hostile demeanor towards me, suggest a deep-seated racial bias. These distressing events have left me with grave doubts about the integrity of Circle Market and its employees. The fact that I encountered such unwarranted aggression and hostility on Christmas Eve, a time when empathy and goodwill should prevail, speaks volumes about the management's disregard for customer well-being and the principles of equality. I strongly believe that individuals who harbor racial biases and display such hostility should not be entrusted with the responsibility of handling and serving food to customers. It is evident that the priorities of the owners of Circle Market lie elsewhere, and they have failed to cultivate an environment of respect and inclusivity within their establishment. Therefore, I humbly request that immediate action be taken to address this distressing incident and ensure that Circle Market upholds its responsibility to treat all customers with respect and dignity, regardless of their background. Moreover, I implore you to conduct a thorough investigation into this matter and take appropriate disciplinary measures against the employees involved. It is crucial that Circle Market demonstrates its commitment to eradicating discrimination and fostering a safe and welcoming environment for all patrons. I hope that my complaint is taken seriously and that this incident serves as an opportunity for Circle Market to rectify its practices and foster a culture of respect and fairness. As a concerned customer who has been a patron of Circle Market in the past, I sincerely hope that steps are undertaken to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I trust that my concerns will be addressed promptly and thoroughly. I look forward to a resolution to this unfortunate incident and to being able to return to Circle Market in the future with confidence in its commitment to equality and customer satisfaction.

This was my 5th stop on foot to find flavored coffee creamer ❤️ Found most everything else also 😊 Everyone was very helpful! 😍

Date of Incident: 04/27/2024 Denial of Use of Public Customer Restroom Good afternoon, I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent experience at The Circle Food Store. As a loyal customer for more than 35 years, I have always enjoyed the products and services provided by the store. This store is a staple of our community and has been part of my family for as long as I can remember. However, during my last visit, I was treated in a manner that left me feeling disrespected and embarrassed. When I requested access to the restroom, I was informed that I needed to make a purchase first before I could receive a code. Purchasing an item to use the restroom felt inhumane and discomfiting. This incident has profoundly impacted me, and I have decided that I can no longer patronize The Circle Food Store. The store's management should take steps to improve customer treatment and not tolerate such behavior, as it is unacceptable. Sincerely, Clayton A. Turner

Great selection of products. The place is super clean. The decor is up scale. People are very nice and friendly.

On May 18th, 2024 which was yesterday.. My family and I came to Circle Food Store to purchase a few groceries. My nephew wanted some chips at that moment while we were shopping, he was hungry he hadn’t ate because it was his high school graduation day so he went and purchased his chips and were eating them while we were shopping. As we get to checkout, I don’t even understand why this man came and got in the way of the young lady who was checking everyone out. He kind of like barged his way in as if she was moving too slow and started scanning our groceries all fast as if we were impressed. Now mind you, as we are in line getting checked out, my niece opened a box of Mike and Ike’s before purchasing them and she put them on the register to be purchased and the guy checking us out rung them up and gave them back. We paid for everything and the guy cashier who’s caucasian with dark colored hair and a ponytail, proceeded to ask my nephew “you didn’t pay for that” pointing at his chips and the short hispanic female cashier laughed as if it was funny and told him that he had already paid for it even though my nephew was visibly embarrassed waving his receipt so the guy cashier got upset at the female cashier and started mouthing off and told her “why didn’t you tell me you always get me in trouble”. Sounds like he does this very often. My nephew had money pinned to his shirt you don’t think he would’ve paid a that dollar and some change for those chips?? He had over $300 pinned on him and I know he saw that money on him. I had a on my work uniform and I obviously work for the federal government would I really sit there and let him eat something that he stole in front the employees? Sometimes you just have to use the sense the good Lord gave you and make things make sense. This experience was very degrading and my family and I have been patronizing circle food store since the beginning of time when they use to sell school uniforms out of there!! but as of today, this was our final day ever spending another dollar in there. Please teach your employees how to handle situations like this. He made a very poor assumption and the fact that the girl knew he paid for it and laughed and didn’t say anything?? Never again.

People in the store were very friendly and helpful manager was very nice and our experience was very good and we had found some very good deals will definitely go back. If you are ever in the area check them out.

A week ago, I decided to do my shopping at the Historic Circle Food Store, not only was it a good decision, but it turned out to be a great decision. I know what Alice felt like when she walked into Wonderland, my eyes couldn't spread any wider than they did. OH MY GOD! There were baskets ready for you to start the trip around the store. There was everything you could ever need, down to chips and pickles. Everything you need for Naw'lins style gumbo. Everything for po'boys and every Saugages snd cheeses you could think of, meats of all sorts and poultry. There's everything for baby's needs, there's a pharmacy, there's libations that start at the low end and all that you need at the high end. I didn't have enough legs and arms to get it all. The meat dept was great, I was waited on by Shawn ( I call him green-mile) what a kind giant! On my way home I couldn't wait to taste the cold cuts, you may have noticed me at the light signal gobbling down the deliciousness and freshness of my purchase. The store has lighting to die for, you know some of us have sight like Mr. MaGoo, whaat you say! The isles and shelves are fully stocked. All the departments are stocked in order. There are great sales within the store and and a flyer at the door. The patrons are diverse and friendly with each other. I also met Georgo who is readily very available to see that your needs are met and there's also Meg at the checkout, fast and accurate. It's almost as though Circle Food Mart went around the city asking everyone what they' wanted in the store. Did I mention fresh fish and shrimp whaaaaaat, oh no, c'mon nah, I'm tellling you Nat'ully naw'lins. Believe me, you won't be disappointed. There's also parking and help with that load of groceries as I needed when leaving. Y'all know from my history I won't let you down. Oh ! And the prices are grrrrrrrrrreat! For you young people on a budget, grandma/pa and teenagers and single people. "MO" hope to see y'all soon.

They don't have a huge selection, but it's not super expensive. I go there when I need basics between trips to Walmart. They do have liquor.

The circle jerk! This is by way the nicest grocery type store your gonna find in the area . We were visiting from outta town . Now they don't have everything but they have enough . We were mostly there for alcohol but I should have did my food items there .I didn't know any better and found savalot first . Savalot is like third world country status .. they had nothing . Like no food , no choices . So it's circle jerk for the win ! Love you circle jerk !

Good selection, Good parking, Large items available, not just small or tiny portions of staples: rice, tissue, water, laundry soap. Like the cashiers and stock peeps. Helpful and honest!

Someone should develop a Web Page that will aloud disable and other people to shop on line Please!,!,!

I often go out of my way to shop at the Circle Store, because it's important to me to support it. It has a hard time staying in business & is on its 2nd set of owners in the past about 5 years, after standing empty for many. I love the building & its history. I like that it supplies a struggling neighborhood with a fairly wide range of groceries, while employing some locals too. It doesn't have everything I need. It's not a Whole Foods. But it has the basics along w a reasonable produce section, assortment of oat/soy/almond milk & good meat department. Give them a try & let's see if we can keep this neighborhood icon in business

best full grocery in town, close to the action. all the basics i wanted plus local fun.

Not like Circle of old, buuuuuuuut glad it's back!!!! Circle often imitated for example Circle H or Circle K... Really #whatthewhat!?!?? But never duplicated; because Circle is an original, a staple, a landmark in the Community & New Orleans at large. Washed out by Hurricane Katrina & recently renovated & re-opened January 2014; Circle Food Store is open for business. Journeying in the store, I was filled with emotions & anticipation of what would fill my eyes upon entry. Different from preKatrina Circle, the space seems smaller, maybe it because it's more organized & detailed, but whatever the reason, #ilikeit. Streamlined check out lanes, a dedicated side counter/bill paying area that appears to handle a barrage of functions; did I see kids toys over yonder? Walking in there's security in place, gives a good feeling. The produce is square front & center; how sweet is that, that helps to encourage #healthyeating. Further back are upright refrigerated units & then to the rear is the meat/deli area. I must admit, the meat/deli area was a little lackluster, but oh well. When I initially walked in, I thought it to be likened to a mini-whole foods store; I only mention it for the sake of comparison. But after perusing the store, that feeling fled & Circle took on and identity of its own. I did notice that the price points were quite moderate. Great for the area. Lots of foot traffic on this day I entered & that's great!!!! I'm glad this facility has been reopened to service the community's grocery need My one wish is to see Easter Baskets lining the exterior perimeter of the store like days of old.

Only 1 pimiento cheese option....hence the 4 stars. Decent produce and snack options. Was excited to see the specialty beverages like Guanabana Juice. Iconic exterior!

Circle Food Store this is the best store in New Orleans. I would never buy groceries from anywhere else unless they don't have what I want. Great low prices. Great selection of prices. Very well managed. Locally owned no I mean really local. Why would anyone from New Orleans or surrounding area go anywhere else for groceries. Visitors owe it to them selves to see real NO grocery. This is it THE CIRCLE As it is known. Owe did I mention that I am the owner

I support this store everday, and yet if I asked for one small service, they made me go through hoops. I simply asked for a roll of quarters in exchange for a $10 bill, since I'm sure they go to the bank daily; they are a business. The answer was no. I came with a $20, and asked for 4 fives, again no, yet, they want your business.

Great neighborhood grocery store with impressive vegetable and meat options. #shoplocal I find myself stopping here when I'm heading home from downtown out of pure convenience, but I'm always happy I do. Circle Foods is a New Orleans establishment that has been open for many years. It is an important business to the Treme District as a whole. Their vegetable selection is quite impressive for a smaller grocery store. You can find any vegetable and most fruits that you would find at any other chain grocery store. Many of the items are on par, if not better in price too. I've also found the vegetables to be fresher here. Much of the same can be said of their meat department too. You will find an assortment of types and cuts that might be harder to find at Walmart or Winn Dixie. They will also cut to specifications you have. The prices are on par with the chains, and the meat sales are the best.

I LOVE the vegan section of Circle Food Store (off to the left after walking in the front entrance). They have AMAZING vegan donuts, pizzas, and sandwiches with a chill cafeteria seating area. They get adventurous with their vegan food which is always fun :) I highly recommend a stop here - Go find this hidden historic *vegan* gem!

Ok let me say that I love this store.. when you walk in the music is so loud and the ppl are so nice. It's makes you want to have a cocktail while you shop... The food is first rate and the price is great. You can't go wrong here. It's a New Orleans landmark... Thanks guys for making my shopping fun... I'll sooooobe back

I remember this store as a child. I am so happy that the owners chose to bring it back. The prices are good and the meat selection is pretty good. If U want to cook like Momma used to, this is a great place to shop.

I went to the old circle before Katrina this is not the same. As virtually the only full scale grocery store in the neighborhood the attitude of most of the staff reflected it as if they were doing us a favor. I continued to stop by occasionally to pick up items as it is the only such grocery store nearby. The staff has improved with some friendly cashiers echoing those of the past The selections have improved some as its customer base expands and they reflect an interest in their customers. Yesterday as I'm queued up for checkout. A cashier walks up saying "I'll take you on aisle two. This cashier is closing out." I thought she was talking to the customer behind me but she indicated me as well. Instead of the cashier closing out after me, I had to back out with my cart and line up behind the customer who was behind who had much more items than I. I was not pleased. As I took my position in these narrow aisles, my cart bumped a flimsy wooden display case with loose bottles of wine. One bottle crashes to the floor and the attendant from the customer service desk comes running over and apparently annoyed with the situation barked "what did you do!" As if it wasn't apparent, I told him. Even more annoyed, perhaps because it was close to closing time, he as rudely says "you'll have to pay for it!" I commented that frankly I've never seen such a display much less a flimsy one with loose bottles of wine situated by the crowded checkout aisle. An accident waiting to happen. If I had presence of mind, I would have walked out leaving my cart with all its items . I proceeded with checkout after the customer originally behind and paid for the overpriced wine as well I said to the annoyed attendant concerned about the $11.95 that he's lost much more than that as I will never buy another thing from them. Certainly penny wise and pound foolish. Can't wait for the Robert at St Claude and Elysian Fields to reopen! Maybe the attitude at Circle will improve more.

We pride ourselves with supporting black owned business and we've been to Circle Food Store quiet a few times. I've given them many chances to get a few things right after complaining about not having Turkey Bacon, certain ingredients, white pepper, fresh fruit and chicken wings that are not Hen Wings. Whenever we're looking for help we tend to have to hunt someone down and when we do, they can't seem to help. Recently they must've went up on prices because last week we went to get Eggs, Milk, OJ & Turkey Bacon (they had it this time) and the total came up to almost $17!!! 4 items for $17!!! That was the last straw for me. I'll take my business elsewhere.

I have faint memories of this place as a kid; my mother and great-aunt Emelda went on day-long grocery sojourns with all the kids in tow and this place was definitely on the rotation. Today! I brought my mother so she could see the changes and she was pleasantly surprised. The produce section was large and the bell peppers remain a bargain. There's great variety on the shelves and also serving the neighborhood by offering payment services. Why four stars? We both were disappointed the meat department wasn't as it was, replaced by pre-packaged meat.

This place is amazing. I'm new to the city and have passed by it the past 3 months, and I decided to stop in today and check it out. Wow. This is a full grocery store, but independently owned. The produce is fresh and as local as can be, and at a very nice price. They even fix phones in here, knowing my butter fingers, this will be a godsend for me. Fruits, veggies, meat, seafood, hot food, cold food, this place has it all. I'm impressed and will be back. I should mention the staff seemed to be very friendly. Another plus.

So happy to see this place back open. I used to come here all the time in high school. Went in for some last minute beer for the game. They were about to close in 3 minutes and they still let me in. Thank goodness!! Thank you!! :) :) Of course I had to peek around for a quick and get tons of other stuff. I was actually surprised at how good the produce selection was (affordable too). I got grapes, bananas and apples among other things. I'm not really a fruit person but they all looked so good that I had to get them. (Never go into a supermarket on an empty stomach. lol) You would have thought that I'd bought them from Whole Foods. The other fruit was pretty good too. I ate the whole bag of grapes alone in two days. Not sure if I caught them on a good day or what but I'll be back to see. :)

Thank goodness there's an affordable locally owned grocery that isn't Save-a-lot and doesn't have the overwhelming frills and Buy Buy Buy approach of the other chains! CFS is by far my favoriting grocery store- it's got the perfect flair of an authentic New Orleans store, and then carries things that newcomers like myself desire (tofu, organic veggies, soy milk, the least expensive La Croix) etc. I really can't say enough good things about the Circle and apparently if you eat meat it's the best selection of strange and exotic meat and locally sourced fish. if you haven't been in yet try it-- you'll spend much less on groceries -- won't be tempted to impulse shop AND you'll get what you need. Added bonus: Dwayne Boudreaux the owner is ALWAYS there, always available to chat if there is something you want and can't find--you can just tell him and he'll have it stocked by the end of the week.

This is a great place to pick up farm fresh veggies and a few things to make THAT NIGHT for dinner. I say that night because I've found that most of the stuff I've gotten here does not have a very long shelf life and its best to cook that day or the next. The meat selection is a bit hit or miss so I definitely cook that time I get home as some of the stuff looks about a day away from expiring.... but the price is right on it. They also have a 5 for 20 deal that I enjoy taking advantage of on some of their frozen meats (which last A LOT longer) and its a lot of time named brand stuff. I really enjoy being able to walk to the store to grab a few things for dinner. Its great having a grocery store less than 4 blocks from my house.

An up to date version of one of the oldest markets in the city. As tradition they feature great specials on fruit and vegetables. They have a good old school meat department for New Orleans creole dishes. There is a lunch counter that has a great selection of cooked foods also. Circle used to be a one stop shop for everything similar to what Walmart is today and although they no longer have that kind of inventory this store provides much a needed fresh food market to that area of the city.

Visited your store yesterday. Before I came, I called and asked if your turkey necks were $0.60/lb because I had a newspaper add which stated that price. Was told to bring in add. Drove from Kenner to Circle Food only to be told that the add was incorrect. "So you're not going to honor the add, which I had with me and the manager told me that was a mistake. The person placing the add listed the wrong price. But there was no sign in meat department correcting that. Also should have told me on the phone -prior to my visit-of the error in the add. Very disappointed in your store policy and will not return. I felt that you should have honored the add-BAD BUSINESS.

I grew up in New Orleans and always thought this was the store. I recently came back home for a month, and I needed a store that sold lots of vegetables. Well unfortunately Circle food store was not that store. I was surprised that there was no vegetables,beside some okra and bell peppers. Now don't get me wrong there really was more veggies, but not what you would make a meal out of.(no strings beans,sweet potatoes, potatoes,cabbage, Turpin greens) you get the point. I would not recommend this store nor will I ever go back, until the understand the hood need vegetables!

Great to see them open again. Lots of good times there growing up. I know the community appreciates the rebirth.

Before the storm, i had only been here a smattering of times. But when Circle re-opened, it was really exciting as there really aren't too many options for affordable and fresh food around. And it's just down the street. What other grocery store plays soul, funk, or R and B over the loudspeaker? And gospel on Sundays? People, myself included, find themselves singing along. The produce selection is fresh and varied, not to mention pretty cheap. I was impressed at the Hispanic selection. Slowly, some Asian products have emerged, which is great. My only caveat is that the cheese section is weirdly overpriced. Ah, well. All (except for one -bad day?) of the employees have been either friendly, helpful, or humourous. Or a combination thereof. Thanks, Circle.

A very interesting grocer/restaurant/neighborhood place. Large variety of food stuffs. Helpful workers. Lots of fresh prepared food choices too. If you live in the area, you know it. If you don't it's worth exploring.

Great neighborhood grocery store with wide, clean fully stocked aisles. Wish we had known about this store on our first day of our 3 day stay in the Treme neighborhood!

I went in there two days ago and fell in love with this old New Orleans land mark.. I went back yesterday to get all the things I needed and the people that work there r the best. They have music playing as soon as you walk in and its great. The prices are very good.. Love it you guys....

On May 26, 2015 at approximately 10:52am I went to this store on Claiborne in New Orleans, LA because I had an emergency need for first aid material to nurse my excessively bleeding foot. At the time I purchased liquid bandaid, peroxide and an eight pack of regular bandages. Since I was staying across the street the store was convenient to where I was staying...imagine my surprise to get to my temporary quarters on Robertson and see there was everything including an empty box of liquid bandaid ($3.49) . At 11:54am I walked back across hoping to rectify the issue with the store only to be told "I should have known..." and they were not going to honor the failed inventory THEY PLACED ON THE SHELF! Where is their Quality Control? As a customer visiting from DC who had an emergency this was the first time in my life that I had a store basically accuse me of lying, stupidity and whose managers (Dario/Dahilia or something) were so cowardly as to send the message through an assoc. insulted me in such a way. Being I had a few items in my purchase I did not notice the difference in weight especially since I had a full bottle of peroxide and excessive bleeding happening in my shoe...EMERGENCY. I wrote to them with a DEMAND of apology and request for a full refund for the mere EXCHANGE I was requesting. Convenience doesn't equate to good customer service or pride in their product...shake everything before you buy it or bring a scale with you so you can do their job for them.

Great local store! Great prices on groceries. The employees are very friendly. It's so important to shop local

I do love this store but the last 4 months they started changeing brands the prices went up and the quality of the food as gone way down they had allways save brand then went to shur fine and valu time I wonder if you can buy this crap at a dollar store I'm done I spent 40 dollars its the last penny I will ever spend there it's just a shame

We were a little concerned about where we would shop for food in New Orleans. Thankfully, Circle Foods is less than a block away. The produce is decent, prices are great and the people who work there are usually friendly and helpful.

If I could give no stars I most definitely would. The workers and management are extremely unprofessional and I will never support this company ever again.