Shop Rite of Englewood

It is the far worst Shoprite i have ever been. As people mentioned, you need a quarter to get a cart. Inside of it is really small and it is not organized at all. Cashiers are mostly so slow that is why there are always lines during the weekends. Unfortunately, the only one around.

The prices are great — always catching Sales.
The meat is good, I mean its not like butcher shops exist anymore, so most of your meat is sold out of supermarkets. The community of where this supermarket is located has a heavily populated hispanic/​latin demographic. So you can find some really good fruit and vegetable produce, a whole aisle devoted to GOYA products, and lots of coco water/​milk products.
There is ample parking, with a redbox machine located outdoors.

Very disappointing store. Make sure bring a quarter or you don’t get a shopping cart

Worse shoprite I’ve ever been to. I am usually willing to travel an extra 15 min to go to the new Milford shoprite because going here is literally torture! The store is unorganized, and just messy. The employees are disgruntled and disinterested. There is absolutely no benefit of coming here at all. Like. it just sucks plain and simple. Even the people that shop there are rude and nasty I hate it.

Every time I go to this supermarket, I find another reason to hate it…
Unfortunately, it’s the ONLY supermarket in this neighborhood.
So, I try to grin and bear it…
The good: The bakery and the prepared meals by the deli department.
The bad: The prices, the lack of selection, and most of all the fucking attitude!!!
I am always pleasant with the staff. Smiles, hellos, pleases and thankyous. Look, I know working in a grocery store can be a crappy job to have to work. I make sure to treat everyone with Respect.
Today, I think was the last damn straw for me.
I think from now on, I will orchestrate my grocery trips on my way home from work so I can shop someplace less ghetto minded.(Sorry, I AM going to call it what it is.)
Today, as I handed the cashier my savings card that’s on my key ring (like everyone else) to scan, instead of handing my keys back to me (like she did the customer before me) she threw them on the counter even away from my reach. She glared at me as she threw my groceries across the scanner. She didn’t do THAT to the customer before me either. Sorry, didn’t realize I mistakenly wore my KKK robe to the store today…
Even so, I smiled and thanked her.
Now I would gather she was having a lousy day and not given it another thought had she been that way with the lady paying ahead of me, but no she was congenial to her.
This is not the first time I got this in this supermarket.
So, I am done.
You won’t have to wait on my cracka ass ever again.
Fuck you racist asshole.

Ghetto and scary. I drive to Kings in Tenafly instead — costs more, but I don’t have to have listen to people cursing and screaming in the aisles. Also, its always extremely overcrowded and slow. Avoid, especially at night.

Ok. the store looks over all a bit dated… if you are looking for an upscale fancy supermarket this is not the place… But it is open ²⁴⁄₇ and the selection of everything possible it is just great from Flowers to meat, from frozen meal to fresh bakery!.. organics and vegetables are fresh and they have a good selection of fish as well. Staff very helpful and very nice. I like to shop here!

I have been to several ShopRite locations in my day. This was the first time I had been to be Englewood location in many years. I started off by digging for a quarter for my shopping cart because you have to use a quarter to get one at this location.annoying. I entered the store and noticed how dirty the store was. I began my search for basil in the produce section. I couldn’t find it anywhere so I asked someone for help. The girl said «I have no idea. This isn’t even my department.» Sigh. I wound up finding someone else ten feet away who helped me and told me they ran out that morning. Guess I’ll use dry basil. The next interesting thing was when I found bacon on sale and asked if this was the only brand they had because I couldn’t find any others. The employee told me to look by the baby stuff in aisle 5. Keep in mind that I was in aisle 12 at this time. I said «bacon, like this, in the baby aisle?» :pointing: In the end, no, there was no bacon by the baby stuff. I also like to bag my own groceries. I told the cashier I would be bagging myself and she looked at me and shrugged. She rang up the groceries so fast that I was left with a gigantic pile within minutes and then she gave me my receipt and walked away. Yes, I said I would bag but if I fall behind they always help at other locations.laziness.
I will not be back. Instead, I will try the Palisades Park location next. Oh, and I left my 25 cent cart in the parking lot. Keep the change, ya filthy animal.

This was my first time here since I don’t live in NJ. I went to pick up a few things the week before the Thanksgiving holiday. I know, not the brightest idea, but I was in the area. So to my surprise the store is a lot bigger than I thought it was. I know it looks pretty big from the outside but you know how some places look big on the outside but are not as spacious on the inside? Well, this was one of those places. And even though it was less than a week before the holiday, the store was not that hectic. Don’t get me wrong, it was certainly crowded, but it wasn’t overwhelmingly crowded where you were bumping into people with every step that you took. There were some long lines, but nothing that was absolutely ridiculous. Our wait time for checking out was maybe at most 10 mins if that much, which I think is really pushing it. The cashier seemed to know what she was doing which is always helpful and she looked as if she wanted to take care of people as well as get them out in a timely manner which any customer would appreciate. would I visit this store again? Yes, but not during the holiday season so I can really stroll around and just see what it has to offer.

To fully understand my review, you must first recognize that you’re shopping at a standard NJ supermarket. This is not an organic market, or a premium artisan market, so it’s important not to expect the types of products you’d find at Whole Foods or the like.
With that said, Shop Rite of Englewood does a pretty good job at being a supermarket. The store is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That alone should earn the store some goodwill in your eyes. Unlike some 24 hour supermarkets that lock up certain items at night, this location leaves all items open and available for sale.
The store is large and has a comprehensive selection. It carries all of the major brands you’d expect to find, and the prices are all reasonable. Regular sales give you the opportunity to stock up on non-​perishables for a very good price.
While not expansive by any means, Shop Rite does stock organic products. There are usually a couple of types of organic meats, and the produce selection had a decent selection as well. Again, don’t expect the variety you’d expect elsewhere, but the options do exist. Similarly, there are a number of Kosher specific products.
There are a few negatives to this location, and they will impact each person differently. As mentioned in other reviews, shopping carts require a 25 cent deposit. It might not seem like such a big deal, but many people (myself included) don’t carry any cash, let alone coins.
The other big problem: disinterested, unhelpful staff. I think a majority of employees here are crisis actors because they always seem miserable.
I could easily have given this location 3 vs. 4 stars, but the negatives don’t bother me too much. I shop relatively light, so I rarely need a cart. And when I find I’m dealing with an unhappy employee, I just talk to myself instead, and that brightens my day lol.

I hate this shop rite. It’s our go to grocery store because of the location. But honestly it’s starting to be about that time (to find a new grocery store).
I can’t argue the prices. They’re better than competitive. However, you do find yourself having that «you get what you pay for» conversation often. Here’s why: The produce is not fresh. The deli takes forever. The customer service isn’t worth mentioning. Plenty of parking outside but the store is often packed. The store looks and feels dingy. And lastly, don’t be surprised when you’re putting groceries away to find packaging that’s been tampered with.

This place is always mobbed. And with, for lack of a better word, annoying people. People that walk really slow and have no concern for others around them. People who pay with checks (who does that anymore?) And complaining old people.
The checkout lines are usually long and the cashiers seem to hate their lives.
With that being said, the bathroom is always pretty clean. The prices are good and you can find some good sales.
Don’t come here if you’re feeling impatient or you’re ticked off in any way or this place will make you explode. Do come here if you want to stock up with all the crap they have on sale.

The store:
I usually go off peak times here because it gets pretty busy since its one of the few supermarkets immediately in Englewood. It’s also a 24 hour supermarket so that’s always a bonus. Also, apparently there used to be issues here with shopping carts, as such you can’t get a shopping cart without a quarter and you will only get said quarter back if you return the shopping cart to a proper location.
The inventory:
They have a better than expected amount of organics and natural foods. Even coconut flour and almond flours. They will have your standard brand name items as well. Their deli has a fair selection. Don’t expect awesome produce. A few months ago they made improvements to the look of their produce section but you won’t find the same quality and freshness here as you would at other stores.
The prices:
Standard. Some really good sales everyone once in awhile (can can sale anyone?). I find their deli prices to be better than other supermarkets most of the time.
All in all, this isn’t my first go to for meat and produce but for non-​perishables and deli turkey I find their prices to be better than most. It serves it purpose and meets expectations.

****WARNING: DO NOT GO TO THIS SHOP RITE PHARMACY AS YOU ARE RISKING YOUR HEALTH ON TOTALLY RUDE, INCOMPETENT STAFF WHO CARE NOTHING ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!***********
This is from the complaint I just filed with the Better Business Bureau regarding this location:
On 8÷14÷13 I called in a refill to the Shop Rite of Englewood Pharmacy at appx. 3:00 p.m. and was told it would be ready after 4:30 p.m. At 4:30 I stopped by the pharmacy. There were two customer service reps at the counter, along the pharmacist. Person A said, «There was a problem with your refill; we had to fax your doctor.» I asked what exactly this «problem» was. Person A shrugged her shoulders. I asked if there was a number that I could call or someone I could speak with. Person A gave me a printout and pointed to a phone number. She then proceeded to help the person behind me, without providing any further assistance.
I tried the number on the sheet, but it was a number for pharmacists only. I then called my insurance co. It was then that I discovered the «problem»: WHOEVER ATTEMPTED TO FILL THE PRESCRIPTION USED AN EXPIRED INSURANCE # FOR ME, EVEN THOUGH THE PHARMACY WAS GIVEN MY NEW INFO TWO WEEKS PRIOR!
When I tried to explain this to Person A she simply walked away; Person B then stepped up. I explained the error, and asked WHY THE PHARMACY HAD USED EXPIRED INSURANCE INFO, AND WHY THEY DIDN’T TRY TO EXPLAIN THE PROBLEM TO ME INSTEAD OF REFERRING ME TO AN INCORRECT PHONE #. Meanwhile the pharmacist simply stood there and did not try to help. I asked if I could just have my prescription as I had to catch a bus; she said no, that it would «take too much time to put the labels on.» I then asked Person B if I could speak with the pharmacy manager, as my health was now at risk because of this situation (I DESPERATELY needed this medication!!!). She said the pharmacy mgr wouldn’t be in until ⁸⁄₁₆. I then asked for the Pharmacy Mgr’s name. She said, «Dora.» I asked for her last name. She said, «I don’t give out last names.» Finally a customer behind me pointed to a sign on the wall that had the full name of the Pharmacy Manager (Dora Andreopoulos).
So, in other words, the Pharmacy Staff was now trying to play with me, regarding a SERIOUS matter (i.e., obtaining prescribed medications) that is in fact REGULATED BY THE DEA (hmmm, can we say POTENTIAL LAWSUIT???)
As I had to leave to catch my bus I could not stay any longer, so I LEFT WITHOUT MY BADLY NEEDED MEDICATION AND WITH NO ADVICE FROM THE PHARMACIST AS TO WHAT I MIGHT BE ABLE TO DO TO GET MY MEDICATION!!! As a result, I had a serious asthma attack that evening which almost sent me to the hospital!!!
Trust and believe that my attorney has been duly notified of this horrendous treatment at the hands of people who are REGISTERED TO HANDLE DEA-​REGULATED MEDICATIONS IN A MANNER THAT WILL ENSURE THE SAFETY AND HEALTH OF CUSTOMERS (i.e. these aren’t people slinging hash at a diner… not that this type of behavior should be tolerated there either!!!).
As a coda, I was at this same pharmacy a few days earlier on a Saturday, and was waited on by the same Person A of the shrugging shoulders. That day was a shrugger for her as well. I brought in a new prescription to be filled. She took a look at it, said «We don’t have this,» gave it back to me and stood there staring blankly at me. The pharmacist on duty (a different one than the ⁸⁄₁₄ incident THANK GOODNESS!!!) overheard this exchange and promptly came over and very nicely said to me, «I can actually order this for you if you want, it will be here on Monday.»
To that gentleman, I say kudos. YOU ARE THE EXAMPLE OF PROFESSIONALISM THAT YOUR COLLEAGUES SORELY LACK.
Like I said earlier, FILL YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS HERE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!
Personally, I’m going to CVS or Rite Aid from now on!!!

Kind of run-​down and tired feeling, this ShopRite has little to recommend it, but it’s always packed. If you live in NJ, you probably have a car, so you could shop anywhere. And yet you’re here. Why?
It’s not for the cramped parking lot, the grocery carts that require a down-​payment, or the constant announcements encouraging you to stock up for St Patrick’s Day! It can’t be for the mediocre produce and aisles of low-​end processed foods. It might be for the prices, but you get what you pay for.
It might be for the STELLAR selection of Passover foods. If you want to knock almost everything off your Pesach shopping list in one stop, this ShopRite is a no-​brainer. (They even throw in 5 lbs of free matzah if you spend over $ 100, which you will.)
So that’s why I’m here. Once a year. Religiously.

This place is always crowded and finally after umpteen complaints seems to have tossed out some of the rudest laziest cashiers ever, anyplace.
The people who work in the deli range between slow as can be and ok
A loudmouth manager makes the most annoying announcements ever few minutes about some fattening specials and I keep waiting for one of the many obese shoppers to expode! Perhaps in the bakery section!
Yes, there baked goods are good HOWEVER they contain a list of perhaps 50 or more ingredients, chemicals, preservatives etc. I complained and was told by a manager that he agrees but heh it’s Shoprite. Fairway Market has cakes. breads etc. with only a few of the basics needed to make the product.
The carts are the worst, half do not roll corectly, are heavy before you put anything in them and I have complained numerous times and have been told they are working on them.
Good luck with your car here because the place is a zoo I will never go late afternoon again and try and avoid Saturdays and Sundays
Overall the prices are good but at what cost?

I’ve been coming to this shoprite since 2005. I’ve never had issues with rude patrons or crazy drivers in the parking lot. The cashiers used to be nasty. One snapped at me once when I asked if she saw my coupon. Maybe she thought I was one of those psycho couponers or something. They’re a lot nicer as of late. I always try to find the teenagers. They do the best job.
The meat department is amazing. I think the produce section is excellent as well. I wish the place was bigger, but even during Thanksgiving week my wait wasn’t that long. I guess I’m just used to the Jersey way of living now.

Stood up to superstorm Sandy and won. They said they never lost power. They had fully stocked shelves. I had no power until 11.05.2012, so I went there everyday. Although an older, shabbier store, they hold it down for a ²⁴⁄₇ operation. Kudos!

We love this store! It’s open ²⁴⁄₇ which can’t be beat! Huge selection of everything. I wish I had stores this awesome and cheap in Manhattan.
So it goes.

Good price and good selection…
Only come here if you can deal with the crazy drivers, chaotic parking lot, fee for shopping cart, long checkout lines, and cashiers with attitude.
Btw. Their fresh produce department is awful…