Kroger

I was searching for the 5 lb crates of Halo’s believe it or not… and I was only going in for that reason. I had never shopped here before. A couple hundred dollars later, I can say this Kroger Marketplace will be one of my regular stops moving forward.
This place felt like it went on forever, and I only shopped the grocery section. I’ll have to return to shop the rest. My planned couple of minutes inside turned to 90 minutes as I shopped the deli counter, the fresh produce (put Martin’s to shame), the beautifully stocked shelves of items that were quickly piling up in my cart! This place had me thinking of all the fun things I could make at home in my kitchen and I needed to stock up! And no I didn’t partake of the free wine tasting going on here but many others were lol!
Customer service was excellent as I moved thru the store. Even the many checkout lanes that were open WITH BAGGERS! When other chains are cutting back this is one place that still does it right.
See ya next week Kroger Marketplace! Martin’s is a fading memory.
(Be sure take a minute or two to sign up for your Kroger Card for discounts throughout the store)

The most adult thing I’ve probably ever done in my life is go to this Kroger’s grand opening. I mean, really. Who gets excited for the grand opening of a GROCERY STORE? Me. That’s who.
I actually really like grocery shopping. I do my meal planning, make a list, and I’m good to go! I make sure to never go when I’m hungry, but if I”m in need of a caffeine pick-​me-​up, Starbucks is right at the front (score!). Sometimes, if it’s going to be a long visit, that grande Oprah Chai tea latte on ice is definitely necessary.
This store is super easy to navigate even though it’s massive. The aisles make sense and they are always stocked. I’m not sure how I feel about the fact that you can buy milk in the same place as you can purchase an engagement ring, but I guess. I’m curious to know how much business they get in the jewelry store. But, that’s neither here nor there.
In an area with an Aldi, Martin’s, Food Lion, and Target within a mile radius, I almost always choose this Kroger and it’s going to stay that way until I move!

Thank goodness I work by here, as I pop by here all of the time during my lunch breaks. That being said, now I am extremely spoiled whenever I go into another Kroger. This Kroger has everything you need (within reason, of course) and more. Besides the store being clean and its workers happy to stop and help, they always have free wine, cheese, sushi, snacks, etc to try. It’s embarrassing, but the cheese people definitely know me. Speaking of the cheese section, it is wonderful; never have I met any cheese employees so well spoken about their cheeses. They also are extremely sweet and happy to let me try a few.
The natural/​organic section is pretty well stocked, which is never always true at regular grocery stores. The international section is also larger than most.
Overall, it is a large store, which is great! I get a bit of a workout while I shop, so I can’t complain!

I stopped by this Kroger to pick up a few things. It’s very spacious and clean inside. Kroger Marketplace is definitely one stop shopping for customers. There’s a jewelry and clothing section inside of the grocery store. This Kroger can be a bit confusing (layout). Some things are difficult to find at first. It’s plenty of checkout lanes open for customers. The employees are friendly. Be sure to bring your walking shoes at this location. Kroger Marketplace is definitely a good addition to the Staple Mills area. I give Kroger Marketplace a 4.5 rating.

I go here more than once a week. I have only ever had excellent customer service. I’ve never had a cashier that seemed to be in a bad mood or was anything less than pleasant, and I get the feeling that they enjoy their work atmosphere. I love the little carts for my toddler and he loves them too, although I’m never sure what I’ll find in his cart when I get to checkout. ;) Free sushi samples most afternoons! Starbucks drinks that count towards your Kroger fuel points! Only ever gotten excellent quality produce. Meat prices are not as competitive as I’d like, and their bakery markdowns leave something to be desired but since I save on all the other departments, still tends to be worth it. I feel like for a one stop grocery, that overall their prices are lower than other grocers in the area. And once I had a problem with my WIC card and eventually they gave me a Kroger gift card for all my trouble, even though I later found out that the issue was with WIC not with the Kroger. Just one more example of why I think this store deserves an A+.

This Kroger is huge! Seriously it’s probably one of the biggest grocery stores I’ve been in. They even have some clothing and a jewelry store in here. You can find a lot here in terms of brand variety which is great. What I really like about this Kroger is:
1. The cheese «shop» or area rather boasts a great selection of special cheeses. I’ve also never been to this area without the sweet lady behind the counter asking me if I need help. I tried a goats milk brie this week that was super yummy.
2. Sushi bar. Need I say more? While not the most exotic of sushi creations they make it fresh and are always giving out samples. If I’m craving some rice-​wrapped freshness and want a quick fix I know I can come here.
3. The store is super clean and well organized. You can pretty much it all your food shopping needs in one place. Even a new blender if that were that case.
I definitely prefer this grocery store to some of the others nearby.

Huge Kroger, the biggest I’ve been to; has even a jewelry store, apparel areal, primary care and pharmacy inside! It has gas station too! the only thing I don’t like is that they never have plantain chips… always come back and don’t find it :/

The produce is always fresh and they have a decent meat and seafood counter. I’ve only gotten fish from there once, but it’s nice to know there’s the option, especially since the Martin’s don’t have a fresh section. I also really like the natural food section, I’ve tried out some fun snacks you can’t find most places.
My brother was crapping on this Kroger for trying to be like Walmart, but I don’t see why that’s so terrible. I needed a bundt pan one time and was able to grab one out of the kitchen section. I actually have options if I need pet supplies and food. They even have a huge baby section. I don’t have a baby, but I’d damn sure shop there if I did.
It’s a little out of my way, but I always come here over the other closer grocery stores if I have time.

The service in this store is outstanding. I have YET to have a bad experience here. If there is a problem, the staff will bend over backwards to fix the problem. There is ALWAYS something new and different there for a theme or focus on recipes and more. This is how customer service SHOULD BE!!!
They package their own cheese, so if you wish to try a sample, ask. If a particular cheese wedge is too large, they will cut it to size and rewrap for you. The free sushi samples are awesome!

By far the biggest Kroger location in the West End. All the employees here are nice and very helpful when you have questions about where to find things. Everything is clearly labeled otherwise.
There is also a Starbucks located within and does not lack compare to independent Starbucks locations.
Extra bonus — there is always someone handing out sushi samples and the sushi does not disappoint!

The sushi bar is good. Nice store. Didn’t get to check out everything cause i was with my homeboy I did find it odd that they have a jewelry store. What next a hair salon like wallyworld has?. Over all a nice store. I wish. I had more time to explore.

Pretty impressive Kroger. It’s almost like grocery shopping at Target/​Walmart. This place had everything a grocery store should have, plus a Starbucks, gas station, jeweler, children’s department and a nursery. It even has a redbox. I’ll have to update this review as I shop here more.

Went out of my way to do my weekly trip to the grocery store here last week.
HUGE STORE. And unlike the Kroger marketplace in Stonebridge, there are way more offerings that appeal to the general public. I was disappointed in the Stonebridge location, due to the fact that 1) I dont need furniture and 2) there was a huge selection of ethnic foods that don’t appeal to me.
This location was much more standard grocery store, with a small clothing section and a homegoods/​furniture section that wasn’t overwhelming. There is also a JEWELRY STORE and a Starbucks.
All the clerks were SUPER friendly and pleasant to be around. I went on a Tuesday at 2, so the place was fairly empty, which was great. Great wine selection too.
Maybe she was new, but one of the clerks had a hard time with one of my Kroger coupons. I’m pretty sure I never even got the discount applied because she really didn’t seem to understand what I was saying, but oh well. This kroger by FAR trumps the Willow Lawn location, and the Carytown one (the parking lot isn’t a war zone at the Staples Mill location). Worth the extra 10 minute drive, easily.

Im partial to the Stonebridge Marketplace, but this one was ok. It is a good location, quite clean, and yeah it will save you a few trips to Target and Walmart every now and then.
I just dont like the crowds.

This is the second Kroger Marketplace in RVA! The one in Short Pump is actually just a regular kroger, just a little bit bigger than you standard sized ones.
This particular marketplace is probably equal in size to the one in South Side (just imagine the size of the short pump walmart). The layout is a little hard to navigate, especially if it’s your first time. The frozen section was located right in the middle of the store between dry goods. I was only shopping for food for me for the week and I was just completely overwhelmed by the size and selection this store offers.
Here’s what they have here:
— extensive produce section
— extensive prepared food section
— expanded Natural/​Organic section (same size as SP location)
— Home furnishings (vacuums, cabinets, dinnerware, etc)
— Mens/​Womens/​Childrens Clothing (limited)
— Children’s Toys
Stores inside the kroger: Starbucks and Fred Meyes Jewelry Store (really?)
Pros
— one stop shopping
— low prices
— fuel center
— product variety
— friendly employees
Cons
— if you want to be in/​out of a grocery store quickly, do not come here
— small parking lot

At first I was really confused, wandering into the section with women’s apparel directly beside the dairy case, but I see this being my go-​to store over the Food Lion and Target across Staples Mill. I do think the parking lot is a poorly designed mess… it’s small, and the gas station and the main section all feed into one exit and it took forever to get out. And employees have to park in an auxiliary lot beside Hermitage High School which is across a street behind the store, for goodness sake!!! Overall I’m sold though, this will be a real convenience since I only live a mile away.

For god’s sake, it’s just another Kroger. Same bad lighting, crappy food, only now they’ve got sub-​Walmart clothing for sale and a jewelry store! My next shopping list will read bratwurst, six pack Anchor Steam, and an engagement ring.
No magic here.

A very impressive offering from Kroger! As the other reviewers have said, it was jam-​packed with people eager to see the new store for themselves – and there was a lot to see! I am absolutely thrilled to have a Kroger just a couple of miles from my house; it’s my favorite grocery store, but no locations were truly convenient until now. I’m looking forward to shopping there on a regular basis.
I think Kroger, with these Marketplaces, will give Wal-​Mart a run for its money. The Kroger employees seem far more friendly and helpful than in some of the local Wal-​Marts (I’m looking at you, Brook Road location!), plus Kroger offers an extensive natural/​organic foods section, which I’ve never seen in a Wal-​Mart. Martin’s and Food Lion should get ready for the competition as well. I’ll be doing my best to help Kroger become the NUMBER ONE grocery store in the Richmond area!

Awesome store! Grand opening is going on now. I just left. This store seems to have everything in one place! They are going all out for the grand opening. I saw a juggler, I had a balloon hat made for me, there are samples galore going on. and everywhere you turn is a smiling eager to assist employee. They are handing out free bread, maps of the floor layout, and sales flyers with a 25% coupon off apparel and shoes. There so much I am sure I am missing something.
I love the layout of the place, reminds me of Martins/​Walmart combined. but better. There are two seperate self check outs on either side by the doors. loved that cause theres never enough of those in a store on a busy day.
Theres a Starbucks inside of here and a Fre Meyers jewelry store. I didnt get a chance to go in there but I will soon!
I went in there for a couple cases of water and came out with that AND a new Charbroil gas grill for only $ 199. Thanks Kroger! This will definitly It is my new go to place to grocery shop going forward. It is close to my house and is a great new addition to the neighborhood.

The place was packed to say the least… I have been in the Kroger Marketplace in Short Pump and I am always impressed by going into the store. Now Kroger has opened up a store less than 2 miles from where I live… I will be going more often.
They have plenty of everything and more than in just a regular Kroger store. More to offer and to find. Everything seems fresh, and the people who work there are extremely nice as well… Also too, I noticed a Redbox just outside the front entrance, so it will make it easier to shop and drop/​rent a movie as well…
The parking was a little crazy today, however I am sure it will die down as the days go by. If you have not been to a Kroger Marketplace, than you should go. I kinda made lunch off of the Free Food Samples they give out… Don’t tell anyone there. LOL :-)