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I really miss Fairway. We used to do a lot of our grocery shopping there when we lived in Manhattan. My favorite is their olive bar - especially the baby mushrooms. Of course during "peak hours"... More
I really miss Fairway. We used to do a lot of our grocery shopping there when we lived in Manhattan. My favorite is their olive bar - especially the baby mushrooms. Of course during "peak hours" the store is nearly impossible to navigate, but Manhattanites are quite used to that. The fish and meats are always super fresh, and the produce section is great. They also have a great selection of specialty foods and a health and bulk section upstairs. This place is truly an upper west side institution. Check out the photos on the wall as you go though the checkout. Just don't expect a lot of sales here!
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Fairway has an impressive cheese section that is cheap in NYC. Large selection of imported cheese and the prices are amazing. The also have a large olive section that offers many varieties and looks... More
Fairway has an impressive cheese section that is cheap in NYC. Large selection of imported cheese and the prices are amazing. The also have a large olive section that offers many varieties and looks like it has be handled cleanly.
The Organic section has a large selection compared to most supermarkets. Here you can find Braggs products and they have a fully stocked organic dairy section. I was pleasantly surprised to find all the flax oil products that I usually have to get at my health food store.
The produce looks fresh and is moderately priced.
I would not say it was the cheapest in manhattan....actually the cheapest produce is in Chinatown.
If you are going to plan a dinner then fairway is a one stop shopping mecca for all your ingredients.
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my experience with this place is somewhat limited, but highly important. the day after our wedding, we planned a picnic in central park, and ordered a sandwich catering plate from this grocery store... More
my experience with this place is somewhat limited, but highly important. the day after our wedding, we planned a picnic in central park, and ordered a sandwich catering plate from this grocery store (mainly based on price and selection). let me tell you, these were the best damn sandwiches that anyone had ever eaten. i mean, really unbelievable - top notch ingredients, perfect combinations of flavors, and enough variety in the selection to please almost the entire wedding guest list. plus, the people working there were super helpful and friendly, making planning the picnic a complete non-stresser.
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Fairway has become associated with New York shopping with great prices and excellent selection. They have a large selection of almost anything you can imagine and they also have lots of kosher food... More
Fairway has become associated with New York shopping with great prices and excellent selection. They have a large selection of almost anything you can imagine and they also have lots of kosher food too. Shopping at Fairway is always a fun experience. I would go all the way to the west side to show there!
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If for whatever reason you have a friend who has a car and one afternoon says, "would you like to go to Fairway?" Don't even answer, just get in the car.
As one who does not live on the upper West... More
If for whatever reason you have a friend who has a car and one afternoon says, "would you like to go to Fairway?" Don't even answer, just get in the car.
As one who does not live on the upper West side, Fairway is a rare treat, but what a treat it is. Deal with the crowds, yes, but this place is true shopping experience (don't forget to pick up some beer) that ruins grocery shopping anywhere else and reminds jaded New Yorkers just what we forget about the outside world.
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Being a Manhattan Institution is good and bad as Fairway illustrates. Fairway provides a decent selection of many foods and an excellent selection of kosher items. Price, by Manhattan standards,... More
Being a Manhattan Institution is good and bad as Fairway illustrates. Fairway provides a decent selection of many foods and an excellent selection of kosher items. Price, by Manhattan standards, are excellent. However, this causes a visit to the market to be a royal pain - crowded everywhere, in the parking lot, to move a cart - heaven help you if you would like to look at the nutrition information. If you have a car, go to NJ and visit Wegman's as it kills this place but for those who do not have the time or the car, this is the best you will probably do.
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Fairway is by far the best market/grocery store in New York City. The selection is huge, the parking easy, the food fresh and the service good. The prices are extremely reasonable as well. ... More
Fairway is by far the best market/grocery store in New York City. The selection is huge, the parking easy, the food fresh and the service good. The prices are extremely reasonable as well. Typical staples (canned food, paper products) can often be found cheaper elsewhere -- but the fresh fruits and veggies can't be beat in either their quality or price. Definately worth the trip!!
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Once you have shopped at Fairway, you have become a New Yorker! This place is huge for NYC, with two floors, and two different markets in one. You are welcomed to Fairway by gads of fresh produce,... More
Once you have shopped at Fairway, you have become a New Yorker! This place is huge for NYC, with two floors, and two different markets in one. You are welcomed to Fairway by gads of fresh produce, priced to sell. Continuing through the downstairs you will find it is packed full of specialty items like olives, cheese, baked goods and deli items, while upstairs you will find a section devoted soley to organic produce. This place is definately worth the trek, especially if you are throwing a party!
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Fairway, by far, is the best market in Manhattan. Fairway has the best and most modestly priced vegetables in the city and great and extensive varity of cheeses. The fish counter is excellent and,... More
Fairway, by far, is the best market in Manhattan. Fairway has the best and most modestly priced vegetables in the city and great and extensive varity of cheeses. The fish counter is excellent and, again, very modestly priced. Huge selection of olive oils is also available on the second floor.
The second floor also features hard to find health foods and organic fruits and vegetables. Fairway also carries the gourmet items you might find at Dean & Deluca.
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Not exactly an undiscovered gem--but Fairway is probably still the best all around food store/gourmet market in NY. The produce is hit and miss, but for many bulk items this is the best bet.... More
Not exactly an undiscovered gem--but Fairway is probably still the best all around food store/gourmet market in NY. The produce is hit and miss, but for many bulk items this is the best bet. Serious competition from Fresh Direct and Whole Foods may improve the general standard here--but there still the one to beat.
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