The Andersons

This is our go to store! Fresh produce and love the House of Meats! Great selection of beers and wines too! And I love supporting a local family that is so good to our community!

There is literally nothing in this store,
that isnt of amazing or unique quality!
Specialty Food items, Hard-​to-​finds, Homemade Goodies,
Variety Beer/​Wine Section…
Though my personal favorite-​THE BAKERY!
What I think is pretty special here,
is that they have a kiosk of WARM-​MUFFINS! :-O
Whaaa…Yes Please! And reasonably priced for how large they are.
Dont forget the large case of sinful pastries in the back ;-)
–Happy Shopping!

The Andersons is truly «as good as it gets»! We go to the Talmadge/​Monroe Street store in Toledo. If you want super-​friendly service, courteous employees, the best selection of absolutely everything from produce to meat to tools to clothing hardware — you want the Andersons. Was in the other day and their Christmas trees and displays are just to die for. Gorgeous! In the spring, we buy nursery stock and their yard ornaments, which I’ve see nowhere else. Their deli in the back [try the garlic cheese] and the House of Meats and Fish Market — outstanding. Yes, it can get crowded, but what do you expect when you have QUALITY items and massive selections? They move people through so quickly anyway! I would give nearly ANYTHING if they would put an Andersons in Dundee, Michigan — next to Cabela’s, which is the largest tourist attraction in Michigan. Please come here!

I’ve been going to the Andersons for years. Always try to support local business, but when you have to wait 25 minutes in line to check out at 1:40 in the afternoon on a Monday this is a problem. I don’t know what’s going on with it but this has occurred the last few times I’ve been there and it’s unacceptable.

I can’t think of a single store that sells a greater variety of things than The Andersons. It’s a true general store, and their quality is superb.
While I have had great experiences with their butcher counter and their bakery as well, they’re not as recent (at least a year ago), so I’m only going to review their produce, cheese, beer, and wine here.
Produce was fresh and plentiful, with numerous little sample stands to try the goods. It’s laid out very sensibly, making it easy to find exactly what you’re looking for. I find their berries are the freshest in town, save occasionally at Fresh Market.
The Andersons has a beautiful selection of cheeses on hand, labeled on the shelves with signs with all of the usual biographical information (name, milk type, hardness, provenance), as well as great tasting notes, too! Particularly if you’re trying to buy a wide variety, they’ve got your back.
Their wine selection is extensive. I like it better than what you see at Fresh Market, Kroger, and Schorling’s. If you’re looking for something a little more special in the wine department, The Andersons is a good bet. Their wine manager definitely knows his wares, too, and is always happy to provide paring advice. Many of the wines have similar signs to those you’ll see in the cheese section (name, grape, provenance, level of sweetness/​dryness, and some tasting notes).
Finally, the beer. Best selection of bottles in Toledo. They’ve got just a massive variety of microbrews from all over the country, plus a fine assortment of European favorites. Want 22oz bottles? They’ve got them. Looking to set up a mixed six-​pack? Most of the beers are available as individual bottles as well as in packs. The folks who run this section really know their stuff, and can describe the flavors of the beers they stock with much more accuracy than relying on the type, alone. Usually, it’s not cheap to get a mixed six-​pack (I frequently see individual bottles run $ 2 to $ 4), but it’s worth it if you’re really looking for a variety of fabulous beers. Plus, you can usually get better deals if you buy the usual one-​beer six-​packs. Oh yeah, and a lot of what they stock on shelves they also stock in their refrigerated Beer Cave.
The Andersons is the most versatile, useful grocery store in Toledo.

The «new» location when I was in high school, this one for some reason doesn’t have the charm of the original but they have all the same stuff. Anderson’s is the original one-​stop shop, with food and hardware. These newfangled intruders like Meijer can try, but they don’t measure up to the quality here.
Need some nails and oranges? Marzipan? An assortment of good beer? They have it. Come and see.

4 stars for the awesome beer and wine selection. They even have a whole wine section dedicated to local wineries! Also an added bonus to having the house of meats inside the store, that one stays open later than the freestanding house of meats on Alexis! If I was rating the produce separately, however, it would be 2 star. I still go to Monnette’s for my produce, everything I buy from the Anderson’s goes bad within days and I have never been satisfied with any bags of clementines I’ve purchased there, they always appear fresh until I get into the bag and find mold!

There isn’t much unsaid about the Anderson’s in all of these reviews highlighting the fresh produce, sizable selection of specialty food, wine, and beer, and attention to quality.
I’m a sucker for their prepared foods. The spinach dip, in particular, will destroy whatever your previous idea of what spinach dip should taste like. The spreads are really cheap and make for good snacking, like the bacon cheddar dip. Even their original subs are better than what one finds in most grocery stores.
One word of warning: if you happen to go on senior savings day, may God have mercy on your soul.

So I decided to check out Anderson’s due to all the great reviews I saw on Unilocal.Did it live up to my high expectations? Yes (mostly)!
I walked in and was greeted by a friendly working dieting me a cart. Then I went straight to the produce aisle, which was great. Everything looked so fresh, and they had a lot more different varieties of fruits and vegetables than they do where I usually grocery shop. After, I checked out the house of meats section where I needed to get some chorizo. The chorizo was great, and everything else looked really good too!
They had lots of samples out of different cheeses and things, which were so good I was tempted to buy some!
Their beer and wine collection was massive, and I can’t wait to go back and see what else they have.
The only thing I was disappointed with was the ethnic foods available. I went to the aisle that had Latin American food and all they had were tortillas and Taco Bell brand things.
All in all, I will definitely go back!

I had the pleasure of traveling to Toledo for work recently. I decided to check out the OH beer stores and what they have to offer. I came across Anderson’s on Beer Advocate and a colleague confirmed it was a great place for beer.
Oh boy… this place is more than I expected. Huge selection of craft beer! Plus, you can make your own 6-​pack with any of their beers. There were so many to choose from that I’ve never seen. Several of the new craft beers that I picked up were out of PA. I got Weyerbacher, Troeg, The Brew Kettle, and a few others. I totally went nuts! There were still plenty of options that I’ve never seen in MI. Sadly, they were out of Yuengling Oktoberfest, which I was looking forward to trying again. The staff was super nice & helped with suggestions. I had really nice conversations with both of the gentlemen in the beer & wine section.
Anderson’s in general is very big. It sort of reminds me of Meijer with lower ceilings and a little more country home feel. I was on a mission & time crunch, so I wasn’t able to explore the rest of the store. I wish we had them in MI! Thankfully, it’s only an hour away!

One of the few shining gems in Toledo I enjoy. The beer selection is absolutely amazing. You can make your own 6 packs from your basic domestics, to ciders, to imports, to craft beers, to microbreweries, to you name it! If they don’t have something your looking for, which is unlikely, then they will order it for you if it’s available.
There are always free samples of all different kinds of fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, and dips. To take full advantage of those, it’s best to shop well before the closing hours.
They house a coffee shop that has really awesome Kona drip coffee and pretty decent lattes as well. Also in the back of the store is a House of Meats location, which has countless selections of sausages, steaks, fish, and any cut of meat you can think of.
I will admit I do not shop for absolutely everything here, because it can get rather expensive to buy your basics here, but if you’re looking for unique, quality things without paying Whole Foods prices, The Anderson’s is the way to go.

Excellent selection of mainly everything. Great beer and wine selection along with specialty foods and household items. This would be an awesome addition to so cal, but alas, only in Toledo.

We always love the quality and selection of food at the House of Meats inside the store. All the meats are delicious. However, we just had something that was– I want to cry this is so delicious– good. I’m scared to write about it because I don’t want them to be all gone the next time I am fiending but I have to help with the greater good. So here it is. The honey glazed smoked pork chops. There I said it. If you love bacon, and which normal person doesn’t?, then you will absolutely LOVE these. Amazing. A ring of delicate fat encircled the chop and the honey glaze caramelized on the outside of the chop making it taste like a thick piece of bacon.
Pork chops aside the rest of the store is also amazing. Stop by and pick out some individuals bottles of craft beer to try; or talk to the friendly staff about wine. Let them know what you like and they will walk you around the wine department making suggestions. Go near the end of a wine tasting event for a few samples and they may even offer you as much as you can eat cheese cause they can’t keep the rest. Speaking of cheese the selection is large and samples abound. Excellent selection of produce. Nice dessert and pastry section in the back. And the Tony Packo’s in the front of the store is a plus– it’s never good to shop on an empty stomach, right? Parking can be a little bad depending on when you go, but it’s a small price to pay for the quality inside.

For a city without a Whole Foods, The Anderson’s hits the mark when it comes to fresh produce. The staff always knows their stuff, and the beer and wine selection is nice. The prices are a little higher than the local chain competitors, but its made up shopping a great local business and always getting the highest quality goods.

I so wish there was an Andersons in Chicago. We visit every time we come to Toledo to pick up some Tony Packo’s pickles and see what else we can find. They have a great selection of all sorts of stuff and their staff is always friendly and helpful.

This place is awesome! I can not say enough about how much I love coming to this store. Ever since college I have been coming here for anything and everything I need while I am in the Toledo area. Lately it has been for repairs to mom’s house as well as Christmas presents for my brother.
The grocery selection is a bit like whole foods, highs quality, great produce, and many healthy options. It is the everything else portion of the store that makes it one of the greatest stores every. Want a pet rabbit? Done. Power drill? Got it. University of Toledo, Michigan State, U of M, or bowling green merchandise? Of course. Sure the price is a bit higher than Kroger, but I believe the quality and convenience of the entire place, plus a very home town feel, make this the best option for shopping in Toledo.

Now THIS is a great place! The Talmadge and Maumee locatons are part of my normal routine. What more could you want in a store? Great hard to find craft brews, plants, chipmunk traps, deli, drill bits, sporting goods, washers and dryers, gourmet foods, counter tops, fresh baked goods, pants, electronics, light bulbs, large wine selection, mulch, chains, vanity and cabinets, gummy bears, and a riding mower. You name it, they have it, and I’ve probably purchased it here.
I was always told that «You can’t be all things to all people, so be all things to a few people». Anderson’s is the exception to this. They do a lot right.
There’s nothing better than going to the Anderson’s and wandering around their food, beer, wine, and deli aisles. This is the kind of place where you walk in to buy a six pack and you walk out buying a case, two foot long deluxe sub, tomatoes, apple cider, and a bag of some sort of gourmet snack item.
Word to the wise… don’t walk in without grabbing a shopping cart, you’ll need it, and you’ll thank me.

I love local own stores and go out of my way to shop at them. This Andersons has a wonderful and knowledgeable staff. The beer and wine section also offers a nice selection of sake and some hard options as well. The bakery has a wonderful assortments of fresh daily made bread. Plus it is the only location in Toledo where I have found the Original recipe Fago (meaning made with cane sugar) in grape root-​beer rock n rye cream soda and red pop flavors. Not only is there a great food market they also have anything you need for home and car. From a new washer or windows to dog food ziplock bags or a new airfilter for your car.

I always am happy with the beer selection here… It’s fun to spend 20 minutes wandering through the beer section and make a mix-​6 pack.
Affordable prices here. Excellent meat and deli section.

Probably the best specialty grocery, beer and wine, hardware, outdoor store in the universe. They do everything well.
When I visit Toledo on my Harley, I end up filling up my saddlebags and tour pack with things like a huge bag of fresh basil, Maytag Blue Cheese, and crazy cheap microbrews.
I love this place.