Harris Teeter

This Teeter is the best. It’s my go-​to grocery sotre. The people are really helpful, they have a good selection of fruits and vegetables, and their hispanic section is surprisingly varied. The only reason I took the 5^th star off is that the few times I’ve gotten Ahi tuna, it has not been very fresh. But everything else is more than adequate. Tip: if buying shrimp, ask them to steam and season it cajun-​style. It takes about 5 minutes and it’s ready to eat!

the pizza bar is amazing best pizza ive ever had in my life. i have wet dreams about this pizza omg! truly a life changing pizza experience!!!
they also have a salad bar and asian cuisine bar, in case you want to take a break from the glorious pizza but why would you want to do that?

This review is based on a phone call only. I called and asked a single question, «Do you carry kefir milk?» «I have no idea. Let me check», a woman replied. 13 minutes later a guy picks up and ask if he can help. I told him what I needed and 1 minute later I had my answer. 13 minutes is too long for a business to not communicate, bar special circumstances. I was going to stay on for as long as it took, out of curiosity. Bad bad start with me. I think I’ll go elsewhere.

This is the only Harris Teeter I have shopped at (I usually go to the commissary) and it has a pretty good selection of items although a bit pricey. Their salad bar is legit as is their rotisserie chicken – my go to, «I am a lazy wife» quick meal. Their pre-​packaged fruit, however, is disgusting and always bad. I purchased it twice and the watermelon was sour and bad, as was the cantaloupe and honeydew melon. Totally annoying. Their meat section is pretty good and the butcher really helpful and attentive. I like their hamburger patties that are already seasoned. They also have produce and bacon from local farms, which I always buy. The location is convenient and they have a dedicated police officer, which tells me that they’ve had issues in the past (maybe with robberies?). The shoppers who come here can be a bit rude (I’ve been pushed out of the way a couple times), but it’s nothing compared to the crazies in the commissary. I stop in here mostly to fill the gaps in my shopping list.

Wow. Ghent shoppers are whiney. I’ve never had any problems here. I guess I’ve never expected shop employees to carry my groceries or kids to the car or drop everything they were doing immediately to help me. I expect people to get to a reasonable stopping point. I’ve waited tables my whole life, so maybe I just think it’s rude to roll in at 11:59pm and wander around the store for 30 minutes.
As far as produce, have never had any problems. I buy bulk or organic kale, peppers, tomatoes, green beans, chicken, and beef. If you aren’t brand committed, you can get some really good deals. I don’t usually checkout with a cashier. I’m capable of scanning and bagging my own stuff. They also generally have an excellent discount basket (or five) on the second floor next to the wine. Last week, I picked up a whole bunch of cover girl (expensive isn generally $ 10) foundation for about $ 3. I have also picked up wine, hair care products, and even vitamins at a steal from those carts.
I think most of the negative reviews are coming from spoiled ghent hipsters. If you want them to pour you wine and give you a foot massage, head to changes, not the grocery store.

I’ve never been to a Teeter that was on two floors like this before. Very interesting, but unlike Target on two floors, there were only two elevators and not an escalator.
The rest of the store was classic HT with good produce, frozen and groceries. Prices are high as I would expect from Teeter but the quality is there.
Smaller size parking lot but this is in a swanky neighborhood with a limited foot print.

Used to shop here exclusivly and passed by two other grocery stores on the way. No more. My loyalty went out the window when i was treated rudely one too many times. If you go late, more often than not you will have to use the self checkout where the attending employees will act like you are the biggest pain in the ass because their items won’t ring correctly or won’t ring at all. Some of the people behind the meat counter seem to also consider you to be anything except a distraction if you ask for something special such as wrapping items separately or asking for a piece of meat that is not the closest one to them. They are experts a making faces. We find this to be entertaining now. At the register, they always ask if you found everything but if you say no and ask for something they don’t try to find it or even offer to look for it for you. Its just an empty attempt that corporate requires to act like they care. Numerous times, I’ve had to listen to the cashiers complain about this or that and the asst mgrs in the front are frequently nasty to the cashiers. Wonder why they are in a bad mood? Duh. I used to spend about $ 200.00 a week here but now spend about $ 30.00 instead. The main problem with this store is probably poor mgmt. There was a time when this store would have easily earned 5 stars even before they built the new building.

This review is specifically for the pharmacy at Harris Teeter.
Went in here to fill two prescriptions with my college insurance from Colorado. At most pharmacies this is a pain, the technicians complain, and the whole experience is awful. This was not the case here! They were extremely friendly and helped me make sure that I only had to pay my copay. Looks like I found my new pharmacy in Norfolk!
Oh and no line at 10 AM on a Monday :)

Delicious pizzas! I also recommend giving the fresh made subs a try. Customer service is excellent too. I once had an issue with one of the take and bake pizzas, they refunded my money and gave me a new one for free. Overall, one of my favorite grocery stores in the area.

I like this Harris Teeter but the employees completely ruin it for me and I try and avoid this place because of them. I had one cashier bitch about the state I was from and how she was so depressed she gained 40 pounds when she lived there. Good lord, lady, I’m just trying to get my groceries, not hear you complain. She kept talking even after she checked me out and I literally had to stand there with my cart listening to her! Awkward! Another cashier was a total jerk! I just can’t get over the employees there. Thank God for the Wards Corner location; Yikes!

In the better part of town but has the worst shoppers! People are just plain rude. The employees aren’t even there to to help. Sad

This is the grocery store we use— has a large variety of items which is nice! Lots of weekly sales which is nice as well– they don’t have a gluten free (allergy section) which sucks but oh well whole foods is right down the road— layout is a bit funky but over all good grocery store! Though one comment when we went there today some guy who worked there was blocking one side with a cart of ice cream he was trying to put away and they had a display in the way so I was forced to ask him to move so I could get through and you would thought I asked for his first born! I tried to take his picture to post here on Unilocal but my husband yelled «why are you taking pictures» and he saw me trying to take him picture and start to hide his face! Bummer !

I’ve had one bad apple too many to stay quiet any longer. For the prices they charge, the produce in this store is the pits. Dried out garlic, too ripe, mushy mangos, moldy strawberries, and fresh herbs that make me realize why some people hate cilantro. I would guess well over half of the apples I have bought here are mealy. The entire produce section is either too small or not laid out properly, because even when it’s not very busy it feels cramped.
The prices on general grocery items are also too high. Occasionally there will be a good sale on fresh meat, and the 10/​$ 10 greek yogurt sales are appreciated. But for granola bars, cereal, frozen foods, spices, etc. — I’ve found that Target is well worth the trip and a much better option.

I love all the other HT’s except this one. The workers could care less about you, the cashier didn’t ask if I needed help out (with my three children and bags of groceries up arms that wouldn’t fit in the cart), and I stood at the customer service desk for about 5 minutes only to be ignored by a supposed manager who found some reason to run off and tend to something/​someone else. The worst trip to HT in my life!

THIS IS A REVIEW FOR THE PIZZA ONLY. (Love the store)
Yesterday was pizza Monday at HT in Ghent. You can buy any pie for $ 7.99. I decided to pick one up on my way home from ODU and cook it later.
OK maybe the ones they cook taste better, but the ones you take and bake at home are not so good. I think the problem is that the dough is par-​baked You pick one of the cheese take and bakes up at the deli and have the pizza people add the toppings you want. (I had Margherita pizza). The employee added cut tomatoes and dried oregano sprinkles. When I asked about fresh basil she said she didn’t add it because when you bake it the basil burns. In the end she added some fresh basil to the package and instructed me to add it after I remove the pizza from the oven. Even the fresh basil couldn’t save this pie. It simply was not tasty.
Next time I will have to try one they bake at the store and update my review at that time.

HT in Ghent is probably the nicest grocery store in town (although not as nice as the WF in VB) but they still have some of the same crappy service they had in the other one. If you shop at night, be prepared for night crew people to give you evil looks if you walk down their aisle and be prepared to stumble into mood lighting. Kind of like «we are going to close in an hour and want to make sure you really get the hint» lighting. Prices are sky high so I only buy things on the VIC card. Cashiers are kind of slow and sullen. Even the self checkouts seem to always be manned by the «I have to look at my cell phone every other minute» types who seem annoyed if you need anything. Asian food bar sucks. It’s terrible food. And the parking lot is always full of moms in Volvo wagons and upscale SUVs trying to muscle their way into a spot.

Supermarkets in the Ghent area are slim pickin’s, so I can very safely say that Harris Teeter is your best bet! Alternatives? The Farm Fresh on 21^st (often poor selection/​produce/​prices) or Food Lion up Colley. The feeling I get from this Harris Teeter is that it was trying very hard to be Whole-​Foods in look and prices but not necessarily with the same quality (definitely a 3.5 star situation).
Let’s start with the bad (since really there’s fewer than the good). The prices here are just too high. period. They have the same products as most other supermarkets and, just because you have nicer floors and ready-​made hot food available (which I very seldom see people buy) doesn’t entitle you to charge more. I know that a tub of Eddy’s ice cream does not cost $ 6! Everywhere else has consistent sales! (my main non-​sale item complaint). Also, the produce here isn’t always the best. I very often find the fruit to be far from ripe and sometimes the vegetables look a little sad.
Now to the good! The store really is beautifully updated. The second story is nice (although confusing if you don’t notice it), which contains toiletries, the pharmacy, and more wine. I give HT major props for bringing in (and advertising) local produce, which is something that the community should embrace, in my opinion. I appreciate the fact that there is hot food for purchase but, like I mentioned, I almost never see people buy it so I question how fresh it really is. The selection of normal food and exotic food is also very good here, unlike Farm Fresh. They have self-​check out and the checkers are generally fast.
Bottom line: Harris Teeter is the place to go for groceries if you live in Ghent. The environment is new and inviting and it is generally well-​stocked. My major complain is the prices and the often sub-​par produce. I think my pros-​cons are probably not mutually exclusive (nice=high prices?), but I still long for more sales! I

I’d give this place 5 stars if they had Walmart like prices. Except they don’t, so be prepared to spend $$$. This place is always clean whenever I happen to stroll in to grab a few things. At certain time of the day, there can be a crowd of people, especially in the food/​produce area. None-​the-​less, they always seem to have stock of almost everything that I need.
This is a two floor supermarket, they have the goodies (wine) on the 2^nd floor, along with other toiletries and pharmacy. The beer however is at the rear right hand side of the first floor. Yes, I mapped it out for you, you’re welcome.
Convenience and cleanliness is why I lean to Harris before Farm Fresh. With plenty of parking and non of the random loiterers gazing at you. They have self checkout, which is handy if you’re in a hurry (and know what to do). Also, there is a red-​box machine located inside next to the main entrance.
I’ve said it on my quick tip before, but i’ll say it again, VIC card. Get one. It will save you so much than paying their ridiculous retail prices.

So many reasons why I like about this place:
1. Free samples: cookies, bread and dips, crackers and dip, deli meat and cheese, fruit, etc.
2. Weekly specials for pre-​made foods: $ 7.99 pizza Mondays, $ 4.99 eight piece roasted chicken Fridays… I live off this stuff!
3. Good generic brands for decent prices
4. Somewhat cheap boneless skinless chicken breast at the meat counter: $ 1.99/lb, always!
5. Occasional coupon specials like super double coupons up to $ 1.50
6. Nice looking produce. They have fresh lemongrass!
The only thing I don’t love about this place:
1. Parking can be a pain (’tis life in Ghent I guess)
2. A few times my sale items ring up as full price in the self-​checkout. But I’ve always gotten the cheaper price (or sometimes free!) when I tell the clerk.

They have really done an incredible job remodeling this supermarket. I think they understood how much business they were missing by having the market face inwards and not be visible to the street. It’s in a very convenient location in the heart of Ghent and now not only is it visible… it’s attractive! It’s two stories, open and very spacious. I love their premade food stations and is a very nice place to go from the hospital. I particularly like their selection of cheeses (even though I’m not a huge fan of cheese!). This place really beats out the Farm Fresh. It’s very well kept and clean. Plenty of parking now outside and you don’t have to fight anybody.