Cronig’s Markets

Thank you for being here! Now I can stop mourning the absence of other fave health stores from home. I am new from California. People who shop here let me borrow their island club card and I found my fave vegan and gluten free food and even toiletries and flowers. You rock

Great selection of fresh produce especially organics! Pricey place but best variety of grocery selections and unique food finds

This market is gorgeous! Large, well-​stocked and full of beautiful, fresh, local produce. They carry everything a big chain supermarket would, but with less bulk and more quality. They’ve also got a great variety of natural and cruelty-​free brands, which I love.
The parking lot can be tricky — it’s a little awkward and prone to crowding, which can be a hassle. A large portion is also dedicated to electric cars, which is super cool. Another downside to this market? Everything is super expensive, even for Island standards. If you can get essentials like toilet paper and cereal off-​island, I highly recommend that!

Your choices of grocers on Martha’s Vineyard are fairly limited, so each has its own niche market and ability to provide goods to the general public. That said, each has its limitations as well.
Cronig’s has been an island staple for decades, emerging from a well established family from days gone by. This particular store is very welcoming, particularly the parking lot. The owners invest heavily in their landscape, assuring that patrons have the best visual appeal the Vineyard has to offer. To have but a single hydrangea or black eyed Suzie out of full bloom during the season is unheard of.
Recently the parking lot was outfitted with electric car charging stations and a solar energy car port. The Vineyard has been a pacesetter with innovation — some that works, some that does not. Either way, I am glad to see that Cronig’s rolled the dice on what will likely be a great value add. When I retire to the Vineyard in TWENTY YEARS, I know that my electric car will have a station while I’m shopping.
As far as larger markets on the island, it’s got the best selection of produce. Living or visiting the island engenders a greater desire to life and eat healthfully, and the fresh foods section of the store always delivers. They even have organic veggies. Now, because it’s not a mega store and because it’s water locked, don’t go expecting some amazing deals on fennel or a bug price cut on heirloom tomatoes. No. Therefore, just buy what you need for the day, and the budget should marginalize. You’ll also feel better having ingested a good array of fresh produce.

I love Cronig’s Markets. Virtually the only grocery stores on the Island, they are really the place to go – especially when you consider that, because of its location right across from the Vineyard Haven ferry, the Stop and Shop’s parking lot is thoroughly effed.
Aside from the parking situation, the difference between Stop and Shop and Cronig’s is that the latter tries to source as much of its produce locally – very locally – as they can. What do they have for produce? What do you want?! Seriously, the selection is amazing. Better than most grocers off-​Island.
Aside from the produce, they have cards, hardware, health and beauty, home-​wares, meat, fish, dairy, bulk spices, and baked goods.
Prices on some items are a little out there, but as I’ve mentioned before, this is the Vineyard tax. Stop complaining, you’re on the most beautiful spot in New England! And now, you can cook the most beautiful meals.