Best Way Supermarket

This location is NOT CLOSED. Don’t know why it says that. I go there all the time. Great selection of ethnic foods as well as all the regular items you need. Good prices too.

This place isn’t closed. But it is pretty gross.
It stocks basic necessities that might do in a pinch, but the produce, dairy, and meat department leave me wanting a local with fresh options that go beyond what this place stocks.
PS: Check your cilantro before you buy it here. A large portion of the bunch I bought had clovers in it rather than the herb. [No four-​leafers either. Boo.]

I don’t know guys… this place just gives me the jeepers for some reason. I’m not drinking the Kool-​Aid. I don’t think the prices are that cheaper than competitors like Safeway, which is open until at least midnight and is just as far from me as this place is. I won’t argue that the selection is wider and perhaps I’d get some non-​perishable items; this would definitely be the place to go for that or if you’re in need of a quick fix for other items and you live nearby. However, I’d throw caution in the meats and produce. It’s really a neighborhood market and if you’re not from the area, not sure if I’d come down here unless I’m looking for some great deal on spices you can’t find anywhere else. Just my two cents.

Bestway actually isn’t closed. Produce can be suspicious. So can the packaged food, ex. Lunchables… Can anyone say expiration date.

I go here for cheap citrus, but my M.O. is to GTFO ASAP… because the place smells like a horrifically unwiped ASS. How can they not do something about it? They sell food, for god’s sake!

I love Best Way. They have a good selection and good prices. They are really good for spices or latin food. I’m a little hesitant about getting meat or produce here, but they are good for what they are!

Fantastic selection of produce and exotic food. If your recipe calls for a random ingredient this is the place to go.
Doesn’t have the same variety as other supermarkets, but its cheaper and less packed.

Best spice section anywhere — and cheapest to boot.
I needed achiote (AKA annatto) and couldn’t find it at a half dozen grocery stores. Best Way not only had achiote, but they stocked multiple brands, both whole and ground. They even had the banana leaves I needed for a different recipe.

No, its not sparkling clean with gentle music floating in the background. There is no saver card, self check out or weekly circular with all the savings but its in my hood. Giant or Safeway on a Saturday morning is like the running of the brides and though this place is crowded its a bit gentler on the soul.
It smells a bit and the produce isn’t perfect but its good for the essentials and cheap. They have wine and pretty good seafood. Don’t come in here looking for almond butter, come in here to get extra TP and wine before the blizzard.

Hands down: the cheapest place in the city for avocados, jalapenos, and limes. So, that means we hit Best Way… errrrr (BestMart, whatever they are calling it now) when I want to make guacamole. If we are grilling with a big group we usually go here to pick up some cheap meat to marinate and throw on the grill.
No hablas espanol? Don’t be escared… you’ll be fine.

Convenient neighborhood grocery. Stocks a decent assortment of Asian sauces and Latino foodstuffs. Some produce not so fresh, but cheaper than Giant. Not sure about seafood, but have seen live crabs, which is a good sign. Some weekly specials. In and out, no fuss.

Ok, let’s be honest. The Best Way really doesn’t live up to it’s name. I’ve been living across the street from the Best Way (now the Best World) for three years. I shop there all the time (I would say I’m in there 4 – 5 times a week). I think I know the store better than most, and I have to say, I’m just not seeing what you guys are.
I’m not picky. I’m that guy that comes over to your house and eats that thing that you cooked three weeks ago and you were just getting ready to send to the lab to see if those things growing on it could be a cure for cancer. But the food at the Best Way doesn’t always meet my obviously inflated standards. The produce is hardly ever fresh, which is why it’s so cheap, and I’m almost 100% sure that after meat expires they take it to the back, pour red dye on it, and re-​package it. The dairy case they keep the milk in hasn’t worked properly for a couple years, so if you buy milk here, it will be rotten at least 4 days before the expiration date. I’ve purchased rotten meat here so many times, I pretty much stick to the pre-​packaged stuff and head to the Giant for chicken, steak, etc.
The cashiers are friendly, their non-​perishable goods are reasonably priced and immune to neglect, and their selection is truly impressive. But let’s call a spade a spade, people. The Best Way has a lot going for it, but the freshness of it’s perishable goods isn’t one of them.

I searched for this place because I was craving for Colombian Arepas and needed to get the cornmeal for the Arepas. It was amazing to find that they had exactly what I was looking for! It was also nice to find a Latin Place in DC where I could go to get this kind stuff without to going all the way out to Maryland or Virginia. However, as I looked for more items that I really miss from home, I found that they do not have as much South American products as I would have wanted. Perhaps I am spoiled by Miami’s supermarkets where you can get a wide variety of Latin American products even in Publix (the Floridian Giant). However, they do have lots of products from Central America. I am definitely going there more often to explore what else they have. Hopefully I will be pleasantly surprised as I find new products.

It’s really rather small, and I’ve seen much better produce, but prices are competitive, lines are short and it’s conveniently located.
For picking up a couple of things, going here is a lot more satisfying than dealing with the hordes of people at the nearby Giants.

I use Adobo seasoning in varying amounts on almost everything I cook. My mom (from PR) used it growing up, and I’ve only known the red capped Adobo. Bestway has EIGHT varieties of Goya brand Adobo. The traditional mixture is garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, oregano and salt, but obviously there are variations that I don’t know about! I can’t wait to try all the colors.

I love Bestway. Partly because I live right across the street and have been known to make several trips in one day, sometimes running over right in the middle of cooking. At first I thought it would be a local store to pick up the basics in a pinch, but slowly I realized you can get just about anything here (save for your organic soy yogurt, but how much of that do you really want?). And the music! Nothing like shopping to some great bachata. Bestway especially wins me over in comparison to the ridiculous lines that never cease at Safeway. Keep it local!

Bestway is good if you live in the neighborhood and you need the basics (milk, eggs, bread, pasta, etc.) But I don’t do my main shopping here — that is done at either Giant or Safeway. The prices here are decent for a smaller supermarket and there is never a long line. This is definitely for the neighborhood only, they aren’t catering to the larger D.C. population.

Okay, I will admit that I was a little scared of the Bestway when I first moved into Mt. Pleasant. But I have become a convert, especially for the fresh seafood. Need a cheap dinner idea? Head for the tilapia – you can get a giant filet for $ 1.50. They have lot of other stuff, too – mussels, clams, and whole fish that they’ll butcher for you. And it’s all surprisingly fresh – better than what you’d get at the Giant, believe it or not. And to repeat other reviewers’ comments, they have lots of specialty produce and staples – mostly latin, but some asian stuff too. At times the produce smells like it’s been sitting out too long, but overall it’s a cool, funky little store where you can get most of what you need. Parking can be an issue, so walk if you’re able to.

I am lucky enough to live a half block from this market. For a place with 7 aisles, it’s got just about everything you need. Cheap meat, fresh fish, a decent produce selection, tons of handmade tortillas, beer (including Bud minis), wine (lots of Malbecs). They have lots of latin and asian specialty products, which thrills me as a latinophile. When I was craving empanadas, they had frozen dough discos. When I was craving fried yuca, they had the tuber. When I was craving pig’s feet… ok well I’ve never craved pig trotters, but for the record, they have them.
They have a pretty decent selection of spices, cereals, even some organic foods. They are my savior during the summer thanks to their CHEAP CHEAP chicken wings and drumsticks — perfect for BBQing. If you’re making some fancy recipe, they probably won’t have everything you need, I do stop by Whole Foods/​TJs from time to time to fill in the blanks. The Service is always friendly and quick. No wonder people pilgrimage to Bestway from the suburbs, stealing my parking spots.

Safeway it ain’t. This place, subtitled «Mundo Latino» is a unique and charming grocery on Mount Pleasant street, where you can stock up on Hierba Mate (only 1.29 for a pound), Dona Lola Red Beans (1.59 per bag), Gallina Ice Fowl, and something called «Pork Picnics» (on special for 1.09 a pound).
There is always cheerful latino music playing inside, and the friendly staff will be glad to help you locate the specials — whether it be Wesson Corn oil or Adolphus Rice (20 lbs for only $ 7.99). They take a lot of pride in the store, as evinced by the string of Central and South American Flags adorning the ceiling.
Say yes to multiculturalism: switch from Safeway to Bestway.