Groceries & Deli on Harmon

Great Indian food, great location, loss of sandwich options and gyros too. Would like more veg options and I found a piece of meat in a veg curry, not a huge deal but would love more options!

Have been here a couple of times now. Both times I ate the buffet and it was surprisingly good. The cilantro rice was very flavorful. I had the pork loin and it was a little dry for my taste. Always a good selection of healthy options and something a bit more indulgent (like mac and cheese). It is just a hop, skip, and a jump from my office, so I’ll be back for sure.

I have gone to this place several times since it was right in my neighborhood. I love the icecream and the sandwiches. Most of the people that work there are nice. The people today were not nice. The one young woman at the counter did not want to do my Belly card at first because she wanted to help the 2 guys in line behind me. I guess she did not want to help a person using a mobility scooter. The ice cream cone I ordered she sloppily made by just putting the scoop on top of the cone leaving the cone empty. When I came back and told her after the whole scoop lifted off the cone when I bit into it, she got snippy and sent the Somali guy to deal with it. As I said I have mostly have had good service here. There is one employee that also was closing an hour early before posted closing time on a Saturday. I will not be coming back here. I will give Lund’s or Target my business. They have better customer service.

I work not far from here, so it’s not too uncommon for me to walk on down.
It’s not the cheapest place, but it’s cheaper than most of downtown Minneapolis. «Groceries» is a complete joke. Their stock of «groceries» is smaller than most convenience stores, so don’t go down here thinking you’ll be able to buy much in that way. They’ve got some staples, like bread and peanut butter, but it’s slim pickin’s.
The «Deli» however is worth the walk. They have a hot bar they keep stocked with a variety of foods at a competitive price to Lund’s. Unlike Lund’s, though, they always have one dish that is fixed to the day, so you can be sure of at least one thing you can get there (e.g. Thursday they always have baked tilapia). Also unlike Lund’s they actually have a scale, so you can see how much food you’ve got and ballpark the price. Great for staying on a budget, both for cash and calories. The food also has more of a «home cooking» vibe to it than the mass-​prepared stuff at Lund’s.
They also have a selection of Sebastian Joe’s Ice Cream, though it’s what you’d expect to pay at an ice cream shop, and more than enough drinks in the coolers to slake your thirst.
The actual deli itself looks absurdly small. It’s no more than a tiny corner of the store, really. However you’d never know that from the sandwiches themselves. The prices are a little on the higher side, but still cheaper than going to some place like Lunch Cube. They’re worth the money, though, as they aren’t too expensive. They don’t skimp on the quality of the ingredients, and there’s a huge variety of sandwiches to choose from.
The customer service is very good. Everyone is polite and very helpful. They keep up a small eating area inside, as well as one outside (weather permitting). They also have a dish of dog treats to hand out.
However there are a couple of little gotchas. $ 10 minimum for credit cards, otherwise you get hit with a fee. Similar story with the ATM: it’s not affiliated with any bank, so you might get charged a fee there too (also it’s slow as hell). There’s also a $ 5 minimum to use the Belly rewards card (Belly is a rewards program for independent shops, and unlike other programs lets you cash out rewards points on the spot).
The selection of «healthy» foods is also somewhat limited. Aside from some of the baked stuff in the hot bar the deli doesn’t have anything that remotely looks low-​calorie. The selection of low-​calorie snacks is also pretty poor (e.g. no baked chips, except in big bags). So don’t come here thinking you’re doing your diet any favors.
Still, if you’re in the area and you’re looking for a bite to eat or you need an emergency bottle of aspirin or something, it’s worth stopping in here. One of the few places of its kind in the area.

I used to live up the way from this Deli and even after Lunds moved in up the street I found myself going here because of their late hours and friendly staff that knew me by name. After Lunds I continued to stop in and their addition of a deli and Sebastian Joes Ice Cream was a brilliant idea. I recently stopped in (even though I moved across town) and even after months of absent shopping the staff greeted me with a smile and were very helpful. I grabbed their famous turkey deli sandwich on the way out (delicious turkey meat and bread) and was given a complimentary drink. I even got a free sample of their delicious ice cream as I checked out with my few grocery store items.
Their prices are high on the grocery items and selection is ‘eh’ but they are local — so I still do my best to stop in and with those delicious sandwiches, why not?!

Support Local.
I have to admit that when I heard Lunds was opening accross the street from my place I was excited. Then I thought, «Shoot! What does this mean for G&DOH?»
Well, I’ll tell you this, I still stay true to local and if you need a quick bite or extra Tostitos and Salsa for the game, think about G&DOH next time youre in the area.

Very small place, just went in to buy a couple Powerballs, it seems like a gas station convenience store from the outside, but inside it was very clean with all kinds of stuff.
It had all the things you would find at a mom and pop drugstore minus an actual pharmacy, and a deli tucked away inside.
I looked at some of the prices and they seemed pretty competitive, being there is a Lunds, downtown Target, and CVS nearby.
I’ll have to stop in here again for lunch someday.

I had a groupon $ 5 for $ 10 and went in to redeem. Was surprised that it’s not really a deli, but a small grocery store with some interesting stock. I ended up buying a sandwich, banana bread and some yogurt. The sandwich was okay and was about to eat the banana bread it was in a ziploc bag and I accidentally dropped it, and there was mold all over the bottom. Neither of these had expiration dates, so I hope I do not get sick from the sandwich.
Called the number on Unilocal and it goes to an elderly man – not the store. Will never go there again.

Deli and grocery store which is just a block away from my apartment. Even though the prices are on the higher side, I end up shopping here more than often being so close by. They have almost everything you would need. I have personally seen some better options in the frozen section here compared to Target. The staff is extremely friendly, and I have almost always been offered free chicken after my purchase. They have another store on 5^th Av N. and 2^nd St. N which is also nice which I earlier visited when I was staying at the Marriott Townplace Suites.

I live on the same block as this awesome little store.
This winter they have been amazing. I usually get produce from the farmers market or target if needed. This year target was crazy expensive and low quality. Lucky for me I discovered this store had reasonable prices and actaully cared enough not to try and sell me withered/​moldy produce like target was doing.
Also, they have a pretty awesome cookies made in house. They also have a salad bar and hot entrée. Although I havent tried either, my friend says she usually loves the lunched they make.
They are convient and friendly.

I couldn’t tell you why, but there’s something about Groceries & Deli on Harmon that makes it feel like a special treat to stop in.
I don’t visit for regular grocery shopping — for the most part, it’s far overpriced and the selection is small and somewhat confusingly chosen. This isn’t the kind of place where you can reliably find what you need if you are cooking at home and realize you are short on an ingredient. But if you want every variety of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream or some obscure potato chip brand, you might be in luck.
And that’s a major selling point — Groceries & Deli on Harmon does have some odd items that I have trouble finding elsewhere. Not only that, but while most things are pricey, here and there you will find things that are far less expensive than you find in big-​box grocery stores. If you know your prices well, you’ll be able to pick out some nice bargains.
Groceries & Deli on Harmon is a nice place for a casual stop every now and again. Oh yeah, and to stock up on cheap peppers and pita.

It’s so nice to have this cute little deli and grocer in the neighborhood. Have you ever had one of those days where you make a big trip to one of the big box stores and you THINK you remembered everything on your list, and then you forgot about your mental list that never actually got onto the real one and so you totally forgot a major part of what you were planning on making for dinner that night!!! Yeah, well, thanks to this convenient corner grocery nook, I can walk a couple blocks and get that staple item that I forgot… plus a few other items that look too good to pass up :) They always seem to have just what I’m looking for (or at least a very close substitute). And if there’s something you purchase regularly and don’t see, don’t hesitate to mention it to them – they seem to expand their offering regularly and they really listen to the what the locals want (we are, afterall, the customers they hope to see back again and again). The produce they stock (although limited) is always fresh and great quality. They are a little high priced on some items, but not enough to keep me from shopping here. When it’s nicer weather out, I will find myself stopping by here more and more because it’s just so convenient! I’ve been meaning to eat lunch at the deli, but haven’t gotten around to it yet… guess that’ll give me an excuse to go back and Unilocal about them some more!
Note: If you’re not within walking distance, there are a few parking spots just out front that are often available.

The hours on the door clearly state open til 11pm. Got there at 10:52 and the clerk was counting her drawer and wouldn’t let us in. Look, whatever your store hours are, that’s not what time you go home. That’s when your customers have to leave.
This is located in what I call a «loser spot»; no businesses have flourished at this address. Which means they should be working harder for our dollar, not lazier. I look forward to the day these lazy so-and-so’s are working at Rainbow. Boycott these slacker hoes.

Harmon Deli is what every little corner bodega should aspire to be. Friendly, well-​lit, with a great selection of the usuals (Power Bars, Doritos, smokes, bottled beverages aplenty) and the not so usuals (gallon jugs of, um, Tabasco sauce?). As can be expected, prices are a bit inflated, but much more reasonable than other «grocery» options in Loring Park.
The salad bar/​hot buffet is really hit or miss. When it hits, though, it’s out of the freakin’ ballpark. There’s a creamy, cheesy, curryish thing that’s spectacular. The tasty-​looking pulled beef, though, is a beautiful disaster: it’s flavorless and bone dry.
There’s minimal street parking, but if you’re driving, you’re probably just going to go to a real grocery store. This one belongs to the pedestrians.

Update. Stopped in and had Coconut curry soup was unbelievable. So good, definitely made from scratch!!!
So here is a new convenience story a block off Loring Park and a block off Hennepin on Harmon Place.
I actually was pretty impressed with the store and the layout. In its previous incarnation it was a coffee shop and I believe New York Deli.
Things that Groceries & Deli on Harmon has. ATM machine, dog and cat food, various sundries (picked up a couple pair of gardening/​work gloves for .79 each) whole roasted chickens, freshly made chocolate cookies (made in house), salad bar (wasnt up and running yet) fresh produce.
Basically everything that a conveniece store would carry only upscaled a bit. Would be easy to pick up a whole roasted chicken, some plastic plates and other items and head for a picnic in the park just a block away.
Downside: mushrooms, sold per mushroom ??? Cauliflower still wrapped with a sysco label and no baskets to carry items you want to purchase to the counter.
Will be interesting to see how this place evolves Ie store hours and how fresh the produce really is depending upon the customer preferences.