Food City

In Pigeon Forge, there are not a bunch of options if you want to stock up on food (say, for a cabin). You can eat out — there are lots of dining options, some better than others. Before you get to Pigeon Forge, there are places where you can stop to fill the car with goodies as well, and naturally you can bring things from home too, should you remember to pack everything before you leave, and not need anything.
But if you’re not one of those who plans ahead, or if you forget one thing, then another, the Food City is likely going to be on your list. Perhaps multiple times. And to be fair, it is convenient — smack in the middle of the mess of traffic that is the Parkway running through Pigeon Forge.
This, unfortunately, means you will invariably run into that same traffic — usually in both directions — to get whatever inane item you missed. And then you get there, and the store itself is reasonable enough, except the several hundred others who are in the same boat as you. The staff is doing their best to keep up, but it’s really not a pleasant experience. Do everyone a favor and just try and remember to pack everything before you leave. There’s an app for that.

Headed to food city because I am staying at a cabin for thanksgiving and it was the closest store. They had mostly everything we needed. All the thanksgiving like needs were available upon entry. Even at 8 pm, the store was crazy so that was key. Not a large bread Or alcohol section (beer only).

Trying to figure out how in the world I just spent $ 50 on salad? Very expensive but great selection. I was pleasantly surprised by the inside because the outside didn’t look great. Extremely friendly staff. One woman was willing to work with me until I found what I needed!

Terrible food selection. Produce section very dismal. For such a large store there was very little variety or selection. Mostly cheap and unhealthy food.

Well, they certainly know how to make a buck here. The prices are outrageous, even with their little discount card. $ 4.50 for Oreos? Are you bloody kidding me?
The store itself is outdated and dirty, and the self-​checkouts suck. I followed the directions to a T, and the machine kept shorting and requiring assistance from staff. Annoying. This is why machines will never replace hard workers.
It’s here if you need snacks, medicine, or the like. For routine grocery shopping: HELL NO.
An extra star goes to the sweet lady who saw me waiting at the customer service desk and went out of her way to help me. I wish I got her name.

I was really surprised at the quality of the hot deli at this market. The food here is really very good and the prices are excellent. The cold meats and the col slaw and potato salads and regular salads ar just as good as those in the fancy restaurants.

The highlight was I asked for a Guest Card at Customer Service and they didn’t hesitate to give me one. The manager was nice and all smiles, as well. The store fell short food wise. The prices were insane at this places. From vegetables to deli meat ($ 8.99/lb), the cost was about 50 $ more than Walmart for Walmart quality. The meat (hamburgers) went bad in 3 days and the rolls were gross. The cheesecake didn’t taste like cheesecake at all. The main problem with this store is the lack of removal of old or expiring items.

Store is dirty and dingy, and very obviously caters to tourists whom are here for a week or less, and not repeat customers. Prices are WAY above market. I’ve had the unfortunate experience of having to shop here several times, due to the fact that I live and work here, and my work schedule sometimes gets in the way of going to a better store. The single most horrible thing about this store, and one that stands out in my mind: If you buy fruits or vegetables at this store, they will rot VERY quickly! I suspect they get their stock from other stores that remove stuff from their shelves after so many days. If you buy, say, a mango, or a peach, or a kiwi, or a head of lettuce from this place, eat it fast. Leave it in your fridge for 2 days? Fruit flies are already breeding in it. Even their bananas rot faster. Other than that, expect to slum with the People of Walmart in this place, their demographic customer, once you’re in the store and experience this, is not the type of person whom notices mushy kiwis or brown lettuce…

A supermarket with convenience store prices and demeanor (except for the cashier who cut me a deal by sliding her value card). Being on the main strip makes this a prime location for campers and visitors to the area. The store felt older and run down, but well stocked.

Has all the amenities you need from a grocery store. Inventory is all packed in there pretty good but the staff there is friendly enough to show you where to get what you need. I’m used to larger grocery stores, with everything spread out and nicely lit. This place reminds me of the grocery stores growing up. Nothing wrong with that of course … gives it a nice feel when you are on vacation!

The store is well lit. Not quite as touristy expensive as expected. Has a Rewards card. Friendly staff.
@Removeyourhat

I’m not in the habit of writing a review of something as frivolous as a grocery store, but we went more than once, and I consider it important to review something people might visit, and since it’s a prominent grocery store along the main drag, I imagine quite a few people will be stopping here.
It’s quite convenient, which is not the case with the Kroger, which I found by accident while driving on a side road in PF. But unfortunately, it’s kind of dirty, somewhat overpriced, and not customer-​friendly. I needed change, but was asked to go to the customer service window to get it. That’s frustrating.
It’s all right as far as it goes, and it’s got all you’d need. But if it were a store where I lived, I wouldn’t shop here.

This place really isn’t any different in products from what you can find from where ever you came from, but it is a bit pricier. Make sure you grab one of their member cards even if you are just visiting. Other than that we had no complaints with this store and we will use them again when back in town.