Top Supermarkets in West Hartford, Connecticut

In West Hartford, Ct, there are many food stores. Small, independent grocers and specialty food shoppes abound in this upscale community. At least six full- service supermarkets are also located in West Hartford, Ct, providing local shoppers many locations at which to purchase food. Presented here, in an effort to assist the consumer, is a guide to six supermarkets in West Hartford, Ct.

A) Crown Supermarket..2471 Albany Ave, West Hartford, Ct..(860)236-1965
Since 1940, Crown Supermarket has been serving the grocery needs of the West Hartford, Ct community. A family- owned and operated business, Crown Supermarket is one of the leading kosher supermarkets in the Northeast United States. The Crown, which is known locally as "The Good Food Store", offers a large selection of kosher meats, poultry and fish. An excellent selection of fresh produce is always available at Crown, as is a tantalizing variety of fresh baked goods. The "Five O' Clock Shop", their prepared- foods, to- go section, is one of the original prepared foods departments in the area and is known for providing wonderful dinner entrees, to be heated and enjoyed at home. One of the very best supermarkets in West Hartford, Ct.

B) Shaw's Supermarket..Prospect Plaza, West Hartford, Ct..(860)233-1713
Open from 6:00 am- 11:00 pm Monday- Saturday and 7:00 am- 9:00 pm on Sunday, this football- field size grocery store has a huge selection of EVERYTHING.Cavernous and warehouse- like in appearance, Shaw's stocks an amazingly vast inventory of grocery items. The produce department is well stocked with a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, some quite uncommon. The meat and fresh seafood departments feature top- quality products and are staffed by knowledgable, helpful personnel. A very large deli section and a vey impressive 'prepared foods ' section are well- staffed, providing for fast service. A vast selection of items is available in their dairy department and the frozen food section is so large, it has to be seen to be believed. They also feature a pharmacy, florist and excellent bakery department. Prices at this West Hartford, Ct supermarket are some of the lowest to be found anywhere.

C) Stop and Shop..1235 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, Ct..(860)521-5010
One of the oldest supermarkets in West Hartford, Ct, this comfortable store has been serving the grocery needs of local residents for several decades. The store is designed very logically, so that items are easy to find. The produce department here stocks and displays only the freshest products. The meat and seafood department employees are proud of the top- quality products they deliver and it shows. Their deli department has a wide selection of domestic and imported items and is easy to navigate. Dairy, grocery and frozen sections are all well- stocked. The bakery department at this West Hartford, Ct supermarket especially shines, however. The wide array of cakes, pies, breads, pastries and other goodies is easily as good as, if not better than, most bakeries. Not to mention, the prices at Stop and Shop are much cheaper. A florist and pharmacy are also on hand.

D) Waldbaums..772 North Main St, West Hartford, Ct..(860)236-1505
Located in the Bishop's Corner section of town, this is one of the nicest supermarkets in the entire area. Well- appointed and designed sensibly, this grocery store offers a vast array of food and non- food items. The meat and fresh seafood sections are stocked with top- of- the- line products. Their dairy section is filled with an excellent variety of items. The grocery department and bakery are well- represented at this West Hartford, Ct supermarket. Especially impressive are their frozen food and deli departments. A large health and beauty aids section, a florist and pharmacy are featured, as well as a large selection of household and kosher items.

E) Trader Joe's..1489 New Britain Ave, West Hartford, Ct..(860)561-4771
Open since 2005, this trendy, somewhat- upscale National foodstore chain claims to be a gourmet store, a specialty store and a natural foods store, among others. A high point of this store is their large inventory of hard- to- find and specialty grocery items. Prices vary.

F) Whole Foods Market..50 Raymond Road, West Hartford, Ct..(860)523-8500
With locations throughout the United States and now, in England and Canada, Whole Foods Market is an undisputed heavyweight in the world of natural/ specialty/ trendy supermarkets. Their West Hartford, Ct location is a large, new in 2005, center of all things organic, semi- organic, natural and overpriced. The food displays are huge and so are the prices.

G) Wild Oats Markets..349 North Main St, West Hartford, Ct..(860)523-7174
Yet another contender in the 'natural/specialty' supermarket category, this store features a very good produce department. Other store departments are okay, but the selection of items is smaller than at most supermarkets. Prices at this West Hartford, Ct supermarket are not cheap.