Maxx's Produce

Elite '08

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Simon E.

Philadelphia, PA

Great little corner store.  As you would expect with all corner markets it is a little bit more expensive but the convenience and the friendly staff make up for this and make it an excellent "Oh shit, I really need a..." shop.

The fresh juice is a nice touch.  The OJ and pink Grapefruit are lovely.  I tried the Orange, Carrot and Beet and it was a bit earthy for me but no doubt some will like it.

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Elite '08

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alexis g.

Philadelphia, PA

Agreed that this is definitely an excellent, "Oh shit, I really need a..." shop.

Owners/folks who work there are super nice and know where things are/if they have what you're looking for.  Soft NPR or classical music over the air.  Celestial Seasonings tea, Soy Vey, cheese, chicken/veg/beef broth, and pasta sauce on the shelves.  For a tiny place, it packs a punch.

They have a decent selection of produce but especially the staples -- garlic, potatoes, onions, lemons, etc. -- so if, hypothetically speaking, you're making stir fry and you realize you're an idiot and you're out of ginger, this is the place to go.

They also have the non-produce staples, too -- bread, dried spices, milk, eggs, etc.  More importantly, they carry almost every variety of Bobbi's Hummus.  A.K.A. the best hummus ever known to man.  So when you're hurting for dinner ideas, pita + Bobbi's jalapeno + cucumbers  + any other random crudites = satisfaction.

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Erin M.

Philadelphia, PA

A great store for Asian cooking supplies whether you're looking for spring roll wraps, miso, tahini.  Wonderful selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, rice, teas, spices.  If you need help, or you're cooking something for the first time, the people who work there are very knowledgeable and helpful.  I've been going for years, and it's always a surprisingly pleasant experience.

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cherie c.

Dorchester, MA

This is a nice neighborhood grocery.  Some of the stuff can be a little more expensive than other places, but it's so convenient.  There's a very good selection of produce and it's always fresh.  They have nice prepared foods like hummus and such as well as some dry goods.

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Jake P.

PA

I like what Keith said. This is where I buy certain things... produce, salad dressing, cheese. It's a tiny Mom & Pop type market, and the staff is so, so friendly and appreciative of whatever business is brought.

They routinely have produce in baskets outside on sale, which always lures me in. I just love the way Maxx's is laid out. They make food shopping exciting, and it's got that nostalgic feel of the grocery stores I remember as a kid, before the corporations main-lined steroids and chased these guys away.

Maxx's is open later too, perfect for "buy it and eat it ten minutes later" shopping.

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Keith R.

San Francisco, CA

Maxx's produce is what service is all about. They treat you really well striking up conversation, telling you what's in season and advising you based on your purchases. They know their frequent customers and that's how a neighborhood store should be. The produce comes in from all over the world and ranges from vegetable to fruits to nuts to juices. They also have a few dry goods in the back and a nice selection of cheeses. It's a great store to use as a complement to your normal market.

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