Garden Gourmet Market - Supermarket

I've been coming to the Garden Gourmet Market for as long as I've been old enough to shop by myself. Unfortunately, it has taken a big downturn in the last two years. The Gourmet used to be a great place to get specialty items and fresh produce -- prices were always a little high, but it was always worth it. Lately they have tons of expired stock on the shelves. I bought garlic recently and every single head was sprouted when I peeled it the same day (sprouted garlic is still edible, but very bitter). The "fresh" ginger is so shriveled and soft that it isn't worth buying. I've found items still stocked on the shelves that were anywhere from 2 weeks expired to 9 months (!!!) expired. The bread on the higher up shelves tends to be covered in visible mold. Today I bought bread that did not have any expiration date marked, opened it up when I got home, and found it covered in moldy blue spots that were hidden by the packaging. Why am I paying high prices for moldy bread? Why isn't stock being regularly rotated? The employees here are always kind and pleasant, but something is clearly going wrong at the Gourmet. If you have to shop here, keep a close eye on the expiration dates and maybe go somewhere else for bread.<br><br>(Updated with additional pictures of moldy bread from 1/30/26)

I have brought salads,and food from here in the past 5 years this year 2026 going back shopping here I have brought food that was smelling bad,and salad that had mold in it,I don’t know if it’s new managers but they need to do better,it’s no excuses for mold and left over food that is clearly no good to be put in containers,that’s just unacceptable,a lot of customers are seniors and vision is not good and don’t know that mold is in the food..please check food containers..

Last week Tuesday, I was shopping at Garden Gourmet Market on Broadway. After placing my friend' s groceries on the conveyor belt, I asked the cashier for the gadget to separate our groceries. I asked her for the gadget four times. She ignored me each time and continued to move the. conveyor. I thought it might be a communication problem. But, clearly it was not. She did not respond. But, she asked my friend did she want a bag and continued to ignore me.<br>I asked her why was she rude and disrespectful - bringing the sitution to the attention of manager. He refused to handle the situation asking me "What do you want me to do about it"?

Their cheese gets moldy before expiration date. No refund even with the receipt and I was said that it was because I did not eat it sooner, even though it has not expired based on the label. I’ve never been treated terribly like this anywhere.<br><br>Additional information: the link provided below is for something completely different. It has nothing to do with this supermarket. Fake.

Supermarket is well stocked with an array of fruits and vegetables. They also have a large selection of cooked foods and deli meats.

The prices are a little high but I appreciate and respect the organic items. And all of the fruits and vegetables that still have their natural seeds in them, like the okra and the watermelon. They even have my favorite sardines in water. And I love and respect their late night closing hour. I come from a long distance whenever I can get a ride from a family member.

Great variety of groceries and prepared foods and bakery, a mini-Zabars; fresh produce, dairy stuff, meat, fish and huge selection of cheeses, artizan chocolates, grains, oils, dips, everything from around the world, also very nice choice of beers.<br>And it always been known for high quality, so i never even look inside packed produce box.<br>Recently, though, had an unpleasant experience.<br>As usual, grabbed a box of okra from the shelf, only to find out - at home - that the thing is completely rotten 9see picture)<br>Had to trow away the whole pack.<br>Won't trust them blindly again.

Great food. Brother and I came on Christmas Eve to get food because this year our family wasn’t able to cook since we were moving. The food we got from prepared foods was great and kept well after a day in the fridge. Thank you for making this Christmas meal and definitely will come back soon!

Garden Gourmet Supermarket is a true gem for anyone who values fresh, high-quality food. Their variety of fresh produce is simply outstanding—everything is vibrant, crisp, and bursting with flavor. I’m always impressed with their selection of fruits and vegetables, which is consistently top-notch.<br>Their cheese section is another highlight, offering a wide range of both local and international options that cater to all tastes. Whether you’re looking for a sharp cheddar or a creamy brie, you’ll find something delicious here. The deli is equally impressive, with a great selection of meats and prepared foods that make meal planning a breeze.<br>The store is always well-organized, and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable, making it a pleasure to shop here. Garden Gourmet has truly become my go-to spot for fresh, quality ingredients. Highly recommended!

Exquisite grocery store with amazing products! Variety of cheeses to choose from and breads , veggies and fruits! Love it! For yrs I’ve made beautiful dishes from buying at garden gourmet! Look it my pics!

My absolute favorite grocery store on broadway right now. It’s got a great selection of fresh produce lined up both inside and outside the store. You can tell that it’s all good quality and in season. The cheese selection is great as well and sometimes they offer samples of their deli salads and meat which is honestly just amazing.<br><br>The deli in this place is literally restaurant quality and if I’m being honest, it’s got much better food than most restaurants in the vicinity. Not only are the workers extremely nice, but the food is just top tier. Highly recommended.

Pretty large store with a pretty good selection throughout. The beer section is the best in the area by far, as is their cheese section. Definitely one of the most expensive groceries stores around (arguably more so than DeCicco's).<br><br>The prepared foods all looked (and smelled) great, and the rotisserie chicken did not disappoint.<br><br>In store signs can be a source of amusement.

This place is an institution. The prepared food is high quality. The selection of produce and beer cannot be beaten in this part of the Bronx. Also if you wanted to know where the best selection of feta is... well now you know.

Who doesn't love Garden Gourmet?! I utilize them for many things I can't get elsewhere. Namely their cheeses. They've a whole selection of cheeses. One of my faves is feta cheese. I use it in alot of dishes so buying the box in bulk is convenient. Garden Gourmet is the only place that has it! And I come from the Castle Hill section of the BX. I can use as much or as little as I want to, sweet!

Diverse and unique selection of produce, cheeses, meats, prepared foods, and anything else you could ever imagine. Sure, it may be pricier, but the diversity in cuisine and regional specialties (Russian, Thai, German, etc.) is unparalleled.