Calvin’s Bocage Market

As a grocery store it’s okay. The reason to visit is their deli. Weekday lunches are tasty and plentiful. The main well deserved claim to fame is their chicken salad. The texture is fine and the taste is unique.
Best quick BR meal — Calvin’s chicken salad, Poupart’s rolls (not far from the chicken salad), and Zapp’s chips —a trifecta of yumminess!

If you’re anything like me then you hate shopping at Wal Mart, too. It’s too big, too much walking up and down, not enough check out people… it’s a headache, right?! Well, thankfully that’s where smaller scale stores like such step in and save the day. For me personally, I thoroughly enjoy shopping in local, family owned, smaller stores it’s almost magical… and here’s why. There is always a check out girl. Seriously. The staff are super helpful and pretty much know where most things are right off the bat. (That’s the ease of working/​shopping in a smaller grocery store.) Plus they have different varieties of food to choose from and that’s always exciting to find something off the wall that major corporations simply do not carry. It’s a more personal experience. It’s easy to find what your looking for and your in and out the door in relatively no time. When I’m in a time crunch or simply adamant about avoiding a huge mass consumer corporate grocery store I have no issues with stopping here and other stores like such. Yes, some things are pricier, but if you watch the sale papers it’s not half bad.

Wonderful market! Well managed, clean, comprehensive and with the best checkout staff of any market in town. Plus Calvin himself is a wonderful fellow! If you go to Whole Foods but need the staples that WF simply does not carry, go cater-​corner to Calvin’s!

This locally owned market stocks wines you can’t find anywhere else in Baton Rouge (well at least at a market). The staff is very personable and helpful. Check out lines are never long so you can get in and out fast. Prices are a bit higher but not by much and they do stock many items you can’t find at the big chains.
Lunch plates are a good value at around six bucks. The chicken salad here is as tasty as the reviews indicate and is my second favorite style in BR. Deli meat fans (like my friend Marcia) love the great selection of high quality brands. So, if your in the Bocage area you should stop in and check the place out.

CHICKEN. SALAD.
CHICKEN. SALAD.
CHICKEN. SALAD.
Plus, the staff is always super nice and helpful which is refreshing for a grocery store (I’m looking at you, large chain supermarkets). Oh, and it’s local and the only one in town so when the inevitable CHICKEN SALAD craving hits, it’s ideal to be Calvin’s adjacent. Thankfully, this is one of my requirements for places to live, so I’m a lucky lady.

Great family business! I love getting their sushi when I’m working over there! Love the atmosphere and employees :)

Went there a few days ago with a friend, she swears by it. Gave it a chance like everything else. Walked around, did a little shopping, a lot of browsing, smiled at people, said hello, excuse me that type of stuff. Maybe it was me, but either a good portion of the people were having a bad day or the clientele has a very «uppity» attitude. That’s the best way to describe it. The associates were great, helpful and friendly, but some patrons were… I wouldn’t mind shopping by myself.
When I go somewhere the atmosphere helps my level of enjoyment. This visit didn’t help at all. I wasn’t really impressed by anything there. It reminds me of a smaller version of Whole Foods. My friend suggested the chicken salad. Said that it flies off the shelves because it’s so great. It’s in my fridge now and I don’t see it going anywhere soon.

Always a big help when I am looking for a rare ingredient. And their best-​kept secret: the marinated steaks they keep stocked in the meat market. You have to ring the butcher to get your choice of cuts perfectly marinated for hours and ready to slap on the grill.

I’ve loved this little grocery store for a long time. It was the first place I ever had a job! The employees and the owner are so friendly and helpful. They offer some cool stuff that a lot of other normal grocery stores don’t carry. I love the tortes they carry. My new find is the Elkarita healthy margarita mix. Love it! Also, don’t forget their chicken salad! It’s the best I’ve ever had. Some of their other offerings in the deli are good as well. I would recommend the crawfish fettuccini. The prices may be a little higher than a chain grocery, but it’s worth it. Keep up the great work!

This an adorable little market with a good selection of most of the essentials. The produce looked great and the prices were reasonable.
The service was awesome. It started pouring outside while I was shopping. An employee literally walked my one bag out to the car with me holding an umbrella over my head.
Please support this business. We need more businesses like this.

Want to find local products in addition to what the chains serve up? Visit Calvins. While there, I have some suggestions for you.
1) Definitely buy some of their chicken salad. It isn’t like other ones… not lumpy. It is delicious. I’ve never met anyone that didn’t like it.
2) Try Marie’s Cakes. You’ll find them displayed back by the meat department on their own stand. They are unique to Calvins. I love the pecan ones the best.
You will find many local/​regional foods there. Try them all!

Worth the trip for the chicken salad – but, kinda disappointed with some of the other «store-​made» sides and specialties. The beans, potato salad, macaroni – all kinda mediocre. Items like marinades and neat jellies and sauces are a neat addition to this place, but not my main grocery spot. I definitely stop in frequently for the chicken salad, though… very finely shredded chicken and great flavor. And a friendly staff is worth mentioning, as well. :)

Staff is incredibly friendly at this independent grocer. There are always plenty of cashiers and bag boys around. They will even help you to your car with your purchase, what a nice option. As one might expect, the prices are higher here than at the mega-​stores, but you can’t beat their chicken salad and plus you are helping a local family business by shopping at Calvin’s. Added bonus, it’s a quick in and out place.

Great family run smaller grocery store. I go there for the pre-​made food like their chicken salad or stuffed pork chops. Really nice people.