Aj's Purveyor of Fine Foods
Categories: Grocery, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Florists [Edit]
10105 E Via LindaScottsdale, AZ 85258 (480) 391-9863
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 6:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. - Price Range: $$$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
10 Reviews for Aj's Purveyor of Fine Foods
Similar to Trader Joe's or Whole Foods, but a lot more "gourmet" and even more helpful sales staff. Wine selection is amazing with a staffed sommelier. I used to live across the street from the Thompson Peak location, and loved the weeknight specials like stir-fry prepared in front of you. It reminds me of similar dorm cafeteria specials...only good, and a helluva lot more expensive!
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AJ's is a nicely decorated specialty store. I first compared the look and quality of the food to Whole Foods Market.
It was fun to go through each of the aisles. I found a lot of the Food Network personality's food item, such as Barefoot Contessa, Paula Deen, and Emeril. In addition, there were some foods imported from other countries.
I found Turducken in the frozen food aisle for $55!!
There's also a hot food deli section which looked good. In addition, there was a guy making sushi, like CA rolls. You can request specialty sushi for $10, such as Dragon Roll.
Expensive place to do grocery shopping, but it's good for those hard-to-find items at a regular grocery store.
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AJ's is a fun place to shop, it is similar to that of Wegman's in the East. Upscale grocery shopping in the Valley, very nice, very clean, very accommodating. The booze selection is nice, you can find many things at many price levels.
The deli and prepared food areas are good, I have had many a fine things from them, never disappointed. If you think you might not like, that a sample first!
It may be pricey but it is worth the extra dollars.
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This is one of the best grocery stores in Arizona. They have everything that you are looking for and if they don't, they will order for you or suggest another store that does carry the brand.
The wine selection is awesome. Need a Sancerre and recommendation on what they have- they are happy to help.
Fresh organic fruit for your day at the pool- everything you can think of!
This is the type of grocery store that makes you want to go through every aisle, even if there isn't anything in that aisle that you need.
Best of all, they carry Gianna's organic cookies! My ultimate weakness and damn them, they place them as you enter the store. They so have my number!
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When I first went to the PV AJ's, I was in awe. The housewares selection is first rate. The case of meat and seafood goes on and on. They carry my favorite Brea bread! They even offered me a wine tasting as I perused the wine section. Then I decided to get some food from the deli. The service was SLOW, and the people that worked there didn't seem to care. In fact, one lady laughed when my husband asked for a smaller portion of prepared food. We have been back several times hoping that the poor service was a one time thing, but no luck! The service does not match the price. There is also not a lot of organic foods. I'll stick with Trader Joe's and Whole Foods.
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I do most of my grocery shopping at the Pinnacle Peak/Pima AJ's, but occassionally shop at the store on FLW and TPP. There are differences between the stores. The Pinnacle Peak store opened before the FLW store, and doesn't have the darker wood feel (which is OK with me). The butchers at the Pinnacle Peak store do a better job of cutting meat the way I like it. They also regularly carry heirloom tomatos, while the FLW store oddly does not. But they do have stogies!
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Cant miss grocery shopping in Scottsdale. Before they mist their veggies, there is a big thunder and lightning show that is pretty funny. Huge cigar humidor in the back. Great unmatched shopping experience.
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Expensive. That about sums it up. You will not find Cheetos here. A whole grocery store of the finest foods and household items money can by. It's like a boutique Trader Joes. The best produce, meats, teas, jams, honey, chips, and on and on that you will find in the Valley. It also has an excellent deli, prepared meals, a sushi bar, cakes and candies... good stuff. But like I said, pricey.
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AJ's is cool, but too pricey for me. I'm a Trader Joe's girl but I do like AJ's for two reasons.
1. They have a great deli. If you want a quick, delicious and fairly cheap sandwich, they're perfect for that. Get the veggie, it's deelish.
2. They have a liquor license and can hold wine tastings. You can do a little shopping and sample a little wine at the same time. Not bad, not bad!
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Definitely not for people on a budget, but it's a great selection. The wine/liquor department is top notch.
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