M2M Mart

Was excited for this to open in our neighborhood. Really love the produce selection. It’s what you expect in an Asian market. The space is nice and new and love the location. My concern is that every snack item we were interested in had palm oil in it. That is a big contributor to deforestation and wildlife. The overwhelming plastic packaging (mostly individual) was almost traumatic. Just so much single use plastic used. Will go to get some produce. Got a fruit that did not realize one piece would end up being $13. On Sundays recommend the farmers market before going here. It’s nice to see a coffee shop in there. For people working to be more plant based this was definitely a produce only space.

Much needed Asian grocery store for this area. The pears here are cheaper than uwajimaya by nearly $2 each! KitKat are $8 here so some things are expensive. They do have some items on sale. The tous les jours is inside here. The store has a reasonable selection of ready to eat deli items, produce and snacks. There is not much of a skincare selection here. There is no self checkout but the two cashiers here work pretty fast. There is no parking lot. However this place is close to the link!

I was excited about a new market opening up in the neighborhood. I know the Central Coop was hoping to get selected for the location. I was out shopping for a few things and since it was finally open I went in. The place is smaller that I had thought it would be. Even with the smaller carts it was not easy to navigate if there was more than a couple of patrons in the same aisle. I took a few pictures for this review and then set about looking for a couple of items. My nieces introduced me to a Pocky like snack and I was comparing the picture of the snack to the items on the shelves and suddenly some man sharply asked me why I was taking pictures. I have reviewed a number of places now and never have I been asked about it. I tried to explain, I was looking for an item and figured he worked there since he took issue with the pictures. He barely looked at me and sharply said no pictures, why you take pictures? While walking away and ignoring my question. I thought maybe he didn't work there but didn't like someone taking pictures? I had taken pictures for the review but I had stopped when I started shopping. I only had my cell out to compare the picture of the item I was shopping for. I did confirm he does work there, tho in what capacity I don't know. I tried to finish my shopping but I could tell I was being shadowed and that made me feel uncomfortable, so I put everything back and left. I have not been back and don't think I will.

They have great lunch food selections, some nice tableware. Produce is consistently bad/old. Good tea selection. Unfortunately, none of the positives outweigh the negative of going there this morning and seeing them detain someone for shoplifting. And by detain, I mean that they had the person on the ground inside the store entrance, while they stood over them yelling at them to empty their pockets and stomped on their knee repeatedly. I would suggest in future that they call the police instead of deliberately trying to cripple someone.

I love this grocery store! The staff and owners are super respectful and caring. I lost my work there folder once, and they held on to it for me. Excellent selection of everyday necessities and what you may need to make a signature korean recipe. Their weekly deals are door busters, too! Anyway, I sound like a freaking advertisement, lol. Check them out, though. Great independently owned place with amazing staff and a great variety of goods to choose from.