Zingone Brothers

I actually walked past a few other fruit stands because of the 5 star reviews. I was looking for good produce in December, which may have been asking too much. The produce was very mediocre – small selection, not particularly fresh. I can’t evaluate the rest of the store, but do not go there just for produce.

I love this place. They manage to pack a lot into a tiny space, and the reviews about the customer service are spot on– they really are that friendly and solicitous. I just came in search of delicacies after a long work week and I was escorted around the store by the most helpful gent. I got the last loaf of Italian seeded bread, my favorite hummus, assorted olives, gourmet cheeses… and organic granola and fresh berries for breakfast. Thanks, Zingone, you earned every stellar review you’ve got here.

Still don’t understand why this place isn’t open on Sunday! It would be my neighborhood go-​to grocery store, but I feel like they are always closed. Other than that, it’s great :).

We were in the city for a night and needed some food supplies at a late hour. This was right around the corner from where we were staying, putting the «convenience» in convenience store. They had a heck of a lot of variety of items I didn’t expect them to have and it was a pretty straight-​forward shopping experience. Only one star off due to the fact we noticed there were some items we almost bought but realized they were dusty from not being moved much. We checked the dates, expired. I mean, there’s a reason they’re dusty and expired… it’s because no one wanted them. Everything else was fine and I’m sure they keep all the other things up to date. This is a great spot if you need something late and are in the area.

Where do I start? The people who work here are genuinely helpful, so neighborly, funny and I can not think of any store I feel more welcome in. The cat is adorable– Oliver I think. A great selection and priced so much better than most places on UWS. Some surprising finds like GTs Kombucha and $ 3 mops. Its clean too. Best place around!

I don’t know what «Wilma B.» gripe is but she’s either a liar or has an ax to grind. Maybe both. Zingone Bros has been in business since 1935. They would not be there if what she stated were true. From my personal experiences shopping at this family run business that spans three generations, I can state here and now unequivocally that it all has been and continues to be stellar. When I shop there I am treated with the utmost respect and courteous service. And the «lady» that Wilma B. refers to is the most caring and nicest person you’ll ever meet. Shame on you for spreading falsehoods.

I am VERY particular about my fruit. I have been on a mission to find the best place for a while when I stumbled into Zigone Brothers.
Literally every single apple I have gotten from Zigone has been perfect. It stands above and beyond any other UWS place.
I wish I can give them 6 stars.

This place is fantastic!
Stepping inside is like stepping back in time to when small grocery stores like this were the norm, with friendly helpful service, a decent selection (considering the size of the store) and fantastic produce. You need to go to a green market to get better produce than you’ll find here every day.
You can’t help but feel good about living in NYC when you shop here.

Can’t say enough about how great this place is. I grew out just a couple blocks away and the Zingoni family basically raised me. My family has been giving them business for 30 years. Their produce is second none and there’s even a good chance you’ll run into celebrities such as Jerry Seinfeld or John MaCenroe. Both are frequent shoppers. If you’re in there late in the day there’s a good chance there will be a Yankees or Knicks game on.

Any local grocers where you’re greeted by a wide assortment of quality ice cream (granted at small-​shoppe prices) has my vote. Having seen Zingone in the Times the week and headed to the UWS anyway, decided to drop in one Friday evening (while they were cleaning) and was greeted by friendly staff who were chatting up some fellow patrons (though Katy H., I’m fairly certain people used that phrase before that horrendous chain). Clean, spacious aisles with good options.

5 stars for customer service
Even though I found it to be a regular mini grocery store, after I read these reviews I decided to just stop by to check it out since I was hungry.
I walked over minding my own business, and then after I was asked if I needed help, I thought that was pretty nice and probably typical for someone looking a bit lost. Then one of the owners and her brother randomly started conversation with me and asking if I was new to the neighborhood! And then maybe their dad came around the corner and asked if I needed anything, too. SOOO HELPFUL! Kinda rare in these types of places, but I really did feel the love in this place (haha so corny).
I’d much rather give them my business than the overpriced, cash-​only places around this area! Super friendly!

I know the olive garden already coined it but when you’re at Zingone you’re family. This place has everything including the nicest family you may ever meet. I can’t say enough about how much I love each and every one of them. They also have a really good selection of ice cream — which is another thing that keeps me coming back.

Local, family owned grocery store — neighborhood institution; it’s the best and represents everything the larger Gristedes around the corner does not — friendly, convenient, reasonable, fresh produce, everyone is helpful, etc. My only wish is that it had a deli and a little larger selection, but otherwise, we’re lucky to have this place in the neighborhood; Zingone’s will remind you why living in NYC is awesome.

What can I say about the Zingone Family that hasn’t already been said in these reviews?
They are so amazing! I absolutely love them and if I wasn’t 45 and living in California I’d seriously ask them to adopt me. Sunday night dinners at their house is probably the best place to be on the planet.
I do not live in NYC anymore, but you can bet every time I am back I will make my way here whether I need anything or not.
Get yourself to the Upper West Side and support the best family owned grocery store around!

Typical NYC grocery stop, anything but typical staff. You know the scowling, unhelpful attendants across the way at Gristedes? You won’t find any of that abominable customer service at Zingone Brothers. Family owned, totally nice. I’ve been living around here since January and I’m grateful to have a place to go to for fresh milk and oatmeal that hasn’t been laying around the shelves for years.
Obviously not a destination spot, but if you’re in the area it’s a nice place to stop in for some odd and ends… and maybe a smile.
Yeah, I went there.

It does my heart good to see Zingone’s thriving in this cut-​throat neighborhood. They are truly the nicest, most helpful people and their produce is wonderful. I feel good shopping there; it reminds me of the old New York of my parents’ youth, when everyone knew everyone, when customer service was a source of pride and not just a corporate buzz phrase. It’s lovely to have this treasure in our neighborhood; they beat the chain stores with their who-​cares attitudes, crappy piped-​in music and general stress-​making qualities hands down. I hope and pray the Zingone family owns the building in which their fine emporium is housed; I’d be heartsick to see them become yet another victim of the New York real estate vampires.

I have to post a review here, because I lost my wallet on the streets of NYC and this awesome family helped me to get my life back! and in the knick of time! It’s an old family grocery store and they’re all genuine Italian. Richie –the one who tracked me down by calling my college in San Francisco was great. A lot of spirit in there. My friend who was with me bought one of their cool totes for a souvenir, made on nice canvas. Please support this local business. been there family owned and operated since 1927!!! (if I remember that right) Thanks Zingone Brothers!

I’m really becoming partial to this neighborhood grocery store. It’s totally family owned and operated, it has everything I need with the exception of meat and seafood (but that is what Fairway and Zabars is for, right UWS-​iders?!) and Grandma Z told me I was beautiful one day I was feeling bloated and particularly non-​beautious. So yes, I like this place for reasons that are purely vain, but let’s chalk that up to the customer service category, shall we?
Another plus: all of their herbs are grown in the back. Don’t see basil out in the produce section? They will pick some fresh from the plants they have in the back. Carrots straight out of the ground? Check. Birthday candles? Check. Snapple in every flavor imaginable? Check. Also, in almost all instances, their prices are significantly cheaper than Gristedes and Fairway.
It might be the size of one aisle of Gristedes, but the customer service is always on par and I love seeing the little grand-​baby running around the store. So Italian. So mom-​and-​pop. So perfect.
If you are having a moment of laziness or are trapped in a NYC-​style snowstorm, they deliver Monday-​Saturday 10am-​6pm. Closed every Sunday.

I love this store. Everyone who helps run the place is the nicest and friendliest people I’ve ever met. They are an unbelievably amazing family. They have superbly priced items and a great delivery service. You would be hard-​press to find a store in NYC that would do so much for their customers — even the ones they don’t know well.
I went in once looking for forino flour and being a difficult flour to locate they offered to check with their suppliers. Even though they didn’t mange to get it, they still bothered to inform me during my next visit that none of their suppliers carried it. The effort in itself is more than i can ever ask for, esp compared to the staff in gristedes down the street.
Everything is so well priced I’m not even sure how they do it! I make it a point to do as much of my shopping there :) I’m going to miss it when I leave NYC! And RIP debbie. You were the sweetest kitty

Zingone is one of the last family owned and operated businesses in my nabe. I love that. What everyone else wrote about the wonderful Zingone family is true. Mrs. Z at the cash register does know who you are, and Dominic, Mary, and the rest of the family are so helpful and open-​hearted. They’ve even taken special orders for my wife, a real foodie. Who else does that at a neighborhood grocery store?
Moreover, the produce is consistently good and varied, the store is easy to navigate, the hours are convenient, and the prices beat local chain stores.
Finally, here’s good news for the future: The next generation of Zingones are reaching their tweens and starting to help out at the store. The torch will be passed!