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Circle Food Store
1522 St Bernard Ave #1499, New Orleans, LA 70116, United States
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Circle Food Store
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Je
Review №1

Employees are HAPPY to help. Good service.

ar
Review №2

I will drive those miles to shop at this store. Love it

Ha
Review №3

I heard about the fried chicken and had to check it out for myself. For the next week I couldnt get the flavor if the Fried Chicken off of my mind. So I had to come back with my girl. She woke up the next day talking about that Fried Chicken.You might as well slap ya mama before you go... this is the real deal... Bon Appétit

fa
Review №4

Got some fresh seafood for dinner tonight. Prompt and friendly service at the fish counter with good prices

Br
Review №5

This was nothing I needed it to be for making regular groceries but in a pinch its very convenient and they have a little of everything. Clean, bright, nice employees.. the produce was looking a little sad but I find thats very common of the local grocery stores round chere

Da
Review №6

My regular place to make groceries and, as of recent for me, fair price/great service on cell phone repairs and/or service

Ro
Review №7

Dont sell small single beers. Had 2 buy 24oz. a waste .but lots of fresh produce. Clean, friendly staff .restroom Tidy, fresh was no wait time. very helpful employees

ja
Review №8

What a great store! nice employees and good food!

Jo
Review №9

I went to Circle to try Bowls by Britt yakamein ..... And Wow its great

El
Review №10

It was ok the cashier was very nice and very helpful

El
Review №11

I only went to the store to get a money order or cash.1. They dont do money orders2. They dont do cash back at the register3. They have ATM but everyone dont trust every ATM

Mo
Review №12

Its a great neighborhood market. Im so glad it reopened. Its been a staple in this area since I was a child.

Nt
Review №13

Glad this store was reopened. Ive been told how it used to be pre-Katrina (prior to us relocating here), but aside from those stories I dont have a full comparison to go on. That said, the staff is always friendly when I go in, and the store is always organized and clean. The highlight though is the hot food area. Froot Orleans is in there, so if youre looking for an all fruit or a fruit and veggie smoothie, make this your stop.

Na
Review №14

You need to try the Jamaican food is great, an the supermarket is also cool

DW
Review №15

Nice grocery store, with a good selection of fresh produce, wines, beer (hiccup!), and fresh meat and seafood. The big name stores carry more, but the folks are nice and normal, and at least you don’t have to worry too much about the owners being big Trump supporters! 😲

Sh
Review №16

A great place to go shopping and they have great cooks

Er
Review №17

The employees were super friendly and helpful, I had a great experience with them. Although I was wishing they were all better about keeping their masks on properly. The selection is a little weird, as is the organization/setup. A lot of things were really low on stock, and some stuff seemed way overstocked (fruits and veggies rotting, etc). Prices were reasonable, on par with other grocery stores. I liked the local farm stand in the produce section even though it was a little odd. All in all an okay experience but I definitely wouldn’t make this my go-to grocery.

Da
Review №18

I am not one to complain about local businesses very often and the last time I did complain it was on this very subject. I have been a customer since they reopened and then reopened again. I have no issues with their prices or how they ring things but today is not the 1st time I have walked in there and I encounter maskless people. The last time I was in there not only was there an employee with his mask down, a customer with no mask but the worst was a manager with no mask wandering around. My boyfriend has also been in there and seen the same. Today I was only picking up a few things, I had my second shot last Thursday and it has been at least a month or so since either of us have been there so I decided to give em another try. I WANT to support them but first thing I see walking in is a man putting away veggies with his mask totally down. Hmm..ok. I think I will just avoid him. But just then I see the SAME manager guy as the last time with no mask on walking around like no biggie. I am sorry but if you do not care enough about your employees or your customers I will not spend my money there. Period. Done. Not going back. I walk back out and drive over to another store.

Na
Review №19

Reasonable pricesOur cashier was Great!

My
Review №20

It Was Just Fine Ok ❤️

ke
Review №21

Great wine and spirits selection and the fresh produce rivals that if any major chain! No long lines either!

Ke
Review №22

More than what I expected. Good choices on meat and vegetables. Prices are very affordable. Clean and fresh throughout entire building

Tr
Review №23

Absolutely Everything... hot food delicious and fresh. Store clean and friendly atmosphere

Ca
Review №24

Last time I was here the stores closed down due to flooding theyre open back up Im so happy to see you

Ma
Review №25

Glad the store is back. Theres always a bargain there. Associates are nice.

br
Review №26

Circle food store is a wonderful little mom and pop grocery with affordable prices a decent selection and a very welcoming staff its easy to get to plenty of parking on I cant say enough good things about it but youre going to work with you it just feels like an old tiny grocery store but without like jacked up prices or you know old timey technology so really great place everybody should check it out

Ke
Review №27

Stopped and got everything a friend of mine needed for her gumbo.

De
Review №28

One if the oldest grocery store and pharmacy on St. Bernard & Claiborne.

Jo
Review №29

Excellent cashier was polite and knowledgeable,store is clean,parking good and prices are reasonable

Do
Review №30

Better than last owners.CLEAN!!! Doesnt serve breakfast.

di
Review №31

Friendly. Clean. Competitive prices. Parking. Historic neighborhood institution.

An
Review №32

Every time I go to Circle Food Store everything is always neat and food is fresh. Store is always cleaned.Customer service and staff is very friendly and polite.

Br
Review №33

Love this place!!! Down home market with quality food and great service!

cr
Review №34

Great store for just about anything didnt get 5 stars because meat selection is a little small and the security guard makes you real uncomfortable staring at you the whole time youre trying to remember what youre forgetting. But I expect that will not last long in Nola

Jy
Review №35

Ive been going here since I was a kid in the early 90s. Went for the 1st time in 15 years since Katrina. Its turned in a nice neighborhood grocery with quality produce and seafood, nicer than the rouses I live next to now. So glad this store is still available to the community. Bring Bachemans back next door!

Un
Review №36

Great location! Theres a large beer and meat selections. Unfortunately the veggies section isnt as large.

Ke
Review №37

Adequate, not life changing.

Ci
Review №38

Iconic piece of history. Good selections. Friendly folks

Ca
Review №39

Great employees clean store very nice

Ch
Review №40

Small businesses need our support

Ja
Review №41

Sad, not my Circle food store anymore.

Li
Review №42

I went there just to see what its like now. Its much larger than I expected, and very clean.

M.
Review №43

It was our first time in there since the renovations& everyone was friendly and the seafood was fresh... No complaints here. Well be back!

Jo
Review №44

The food in thee store was easy to find

Ek
Review №45

The owner is so friendly. He gave us great suggestions and knew exactly where everything was in the store.

Ma
Review №46

It was nice and clean. It also smelled clean.

Wa
Review №47

Love the Jamaica food.

Ed
Review №48

GreatAnd the people was very Helpful

NO
Review №49

This is my favorite grocery store. Its so clean and well organized and all the employees are super friendly.. everyone smiles and says hello.. feels like small town shopping. Thank you guys :)

Ke
Review №50

Clean, Spacious, And Every Employee Was Kind 😊🙏 And It Is Social Distancing.Produce And Everything WasAOK. And I 😍 Always ❤️💯🙋👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Return To My Roots Weather Its Downtown Or Uptown I Make My GROCERIES.Thanks Im Naturally New Orleans.Mskeribaby1🖤❤️💚💙🧡💛💜.

Ch
Review №51

Peaceful grocery shopping! Pleasure to visit, fair prices,Good wine, hard to find beer brands, they may have it.

ka
Review №52

Great pharmacy clean store

Mu
Review №53

Nice. Friendly, helpful service.

To
Review №54

They Could have better deal but over all theyre OK

Co
Review №55

Nice Clean Store, with many Items for a neighborhood store !

Wa
Review №56

Store clean and well stocked . Not crowded and distancing being done. Good stock of meats and seafood also.

Je
Review №57

Good stuff, every one is willing to help. Well Done

Is
Review №58

A little expensive..but love the store..

YO
Review №59

Very cheap prices .. Nice selection of food.. Plus local food here as well.. One stop shop. Pay Bills here make your groceries. And they even have a lil cafe here... employees are very nice and i never seen any of them ever have a bad attitude, even the young employees seem to be very respectable.. historic place

De
Review №60

I really enjoy shopping here. They always have decent prices especially on meat. They are also very friendly and helpful. The store however is in a rough area, therefore you must always be aware of your surroundings and never go there after dark. FYI, just recently all of the stores copper refrigertion tubing was stolen from the roof and they have had a very hard time getting all of the parts to repair the system. There is a very limited amount of refrigerated/frozen food available. Still all in all its a very nice store.

An
Review №61

Meat wasnt fresh

De
Review №62

Naturally New Orleans New Management excellent food choices clean store

wa
Review №63

I love the service at this store

Ru
Review №64

I was able to get in and out with every thing I needed.

Ly
Review №65

Quality produce, fair prices, friendly staff and well stocked!

Ma
Review №66

Best market around

Am
Review №67

Shopping at circle foods is a true pleasure. Staff are extremely friendly and personable, theres always great music playing which keeps you dancing through the isles of great produce and affordable goods. Very fortunate to live around the corner from this gem!

Je
Review №68

Awesome place to shop! They seem to always have everything I need with competitive prices. They have a nice deli and a large selection of fresh meats and vegetables, and they also have a great in-store pharmacy (Claiborne Discount Pharmacy) for even more convenience.

Ig
Review №69

Good prices, though limited choice

KD
Review №70

Fresh, clean, welcoming and fairly priced.

Ke
Review №71

Historic, locally owned, community based grocery store and more. Great meats, really good prepared meals. Pay your bills here, play the lotto, buy a phone or a ring... Not sure if they still sell school uniforms.Yes, they are periodically out of certain things. With floods and vandalism they have had a rough time of it these past few years. But they keep coming back, stronger. If that aint New Orleans I dont know what is.

Ma
Review №72

Its official Cicrle food store is completely close for good...Thats sad to heargreat place to shop its different, better, bigger from Katrina I wish they still had they uniform shop. Because these places out here dont know nothing about uniform shop like Circle Food Store do.

Ma
Review №73

Love the new food court

Dr
Review №74

No impressed with store policy in regards to patrons with back pack. On a major bus line. Unreasonably, restriction to have patrons to check backpack to access store for one or to items.

bu
Review №75

Front end managers need further training in signage and especially customer relations.The snap program and circle foods matchbprogram is either a scam or the manager has no clue what the heck she is talking about. You buy $10 in produce and you are suppose to receive two $5 match coupons for future use. I’ve done it many times. Today I was informed it was a lottery style if the receipt printer spits it out you get it. If not you are “”it out of luck!

Mi
Review №76

Circle food store has been the store to go to since I was a child.After the storm, its took a while but is now reopened.I no longer live in the area but I will gladly travel to see the new circle food store and to see how fresh and clean it is now, and how updated it has become.I cant wait to get my fresh produce from a place I know that always have good deals.

Le
Review №77

Local neighborhood store... 1 L❤️ve

Tr
Review №78

Circle Food Store supplies the people in that community. I grew up right across the street and before Hurricane Katrina circle food store was where we made groceries, got medicine from the pharmacy, paid bills, got hair products even our school clothes. They always had the specials on the bell peppers during holidays. Easter baskets lined up outside the store. Even live chicks. My aunt sold suppers all my life. My cousin and I would walk and deliver plates to employees there. My grandmother still shops here. People without transportation are given access to necessary foods, products and services as well as jobs. Circle Food Store is more than an ordinary grocery store for the many. It is historical to this community and gives many memories.

Cr
Review №79

Worst customer service rang up item wrong price and didnt know how to fix it 5 workers and finally owner came out and snatched item said he wouldnt sell it instead of fixing problem Avoid shopping here quality is terrible on top of that

Ra
Review №80

Okay. So, what I like about Circle Food Store is that its the only Black owned market in a predominately black city. They have all the necessary foods you need to make an amazing breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have a great selection of baked goods as well.

Dw
Review №81

Very clean great producto selection very good prices really good produce and meat department. They are the only place i could find great veal 7 chops and creole cream cheese. Great supermarket

Ke
Review №82

Great place GREAT staff

Vl
Review №83

Cozy, food-market stylized grocer with retail chain prices. Fantastic produce, great selection of both name brand & local choices. Surprisingly competitive prices with that of large chain store. Support your neighborhood and shop local without sacrificing a penny.

Mo
Review №84

It is very friendly and helpful.

Aa
Review №85

The store was clean and the staff friendly. The selection and pricing were what I expected to find. There is no reason I wouldnt go back.

Ke
Review №86

Im thoroughly disappointed with the freshness of the food that is offered. Several times I visited the store to buy items that are expired. This neighborhood store can be so much better but it seems as though its plagued with poor management.

Go
Review №87

Its a pleasure to shop here sometimes. The prices is a bit much.

Ka
Review №88

Family owned community based little grocery. Selection varies and is sometimes sparse. Produce is expensive except green peppers. They are always on sale. Great for gumbo!

Ba
Review №89

Great neighborhood store. Circle foods been in the 7th ward since the beginning. Every time I walk in it brings back child hood memories of family shopping experiences. Circle has been through several disasters and has rebuilt each time. Perseverance is key. The shelves are stock with local items and employed with workers from the 7th ward area. Its not only wanted but needed in the success of rebuilding.

Gu
Review №90

I cant say too much about Circle food store I do not shop there on a regular basis usually I go there around the holidays because they have good prices on their bell peppers and doing the winter time they have good prices on their greens

Ch
Review №91

Employees are friendly. Great to have a supermarket in the area. Somehat pricey. Stock fresh meat early in the morning. Offer hot plates as well as poboy sandwich. After so many reward points, you can receive a discount on your purchase.

An
Review №92

Its a classic beauty, it has good food and its a circle! I love the Circle Food Store for its old world exterior market architecture to its new, yet throwback interior. From highlighting the antique handpainted signage from the early 20th century, to exposing the gorgeous exposed wood beams, this place is a real beauty. They carry many items you cant get elsewhere as well as cater to a local diverse customer base. The lines are generally short and their customer service is people pleasing. Where else can you find cleaned rabbit or gumbo crabs for dinner AND get your taxes done? I love that!

Je
Review №93

Racist store needed to be closed. Shouldnt whine about a food desert if you harass the people the people who would keep it open

He
Review №94

This place is very clean now, and theyveNew staff now

Ci
Review №95

Newly opened. Nice sales.

le
Review №96

Organized and clean

Li
Review №97

Great atmosphere friendly customer service great location great food lets support our local black owned food store

Ni
Review №98

Helpful and professional

W
Review №99

Welcome back Circle!! It took way too long, but the place is better than ever. My wife was moved to tears when she saw the new store.

Ma
Review №100

Its nice neighborhood store

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  • Address:1522 St Bernard Ave #1499, New Orleans, LA 70116, United States
  • Phone:+1 504-940-2111
Categories
  • Grocery store
Working hours
  • Monday:7:30AM–7:30PM
  • Tuesday:7:30AM–7:30PM
  • Wednesday:7:30AM–7:30PM
  • Thursday:7:30AM–7:30PM
  • Friday:7:30AM–7:30PM
  • Saturday:8AM–7PM
  • Sunday:7:30AM–7:30PM
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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