The original Dave’s Market, minimal in size but thoughtfully well stocked. In fact, I can save myself the time navigating the cavernous aisles of the typical ‘super’ market and still get everything I need at a competitive price. They have some really decent weekly specials that are downright cheap. The most surprising feature is the prepared food aisle that offers home-style prepared dinners and desserts in a nice variety. Everything about this place is so convenient.
Jon D.
Place rating: 5 Warwick, RI
Just because it’s the smallest of their chain, doesn’t make it any less fantastic! This is a good place to shop for lunch items or get unique ideas. The prepared food section is top notch and runs circles around all of the competition(larger supermarket chains). What we generally go therefore is fresh seafood and to take advantage of the local neighborhood inspired Butcher department. The meet is always fresh trimmed well and ready for cooking. We often get some things from their bakery too! Always a winner ;) Wanted to make another quick note about the staff. I’m not sure what the management team is like here but in our experience they’re doing a really good job because it’s always easy to find a friendly happy employee! All in all great job guys and gals!
Gail B.
Place rating: 4 Warwick, RI
It’s nice to have a Dave’s literally right down the road from where you live. Yes, indeedy, the parking lot can be quite an adventure getting in and out of — especially on the weekends(thank you kind officer!). Living close by, you kind of get to know when to go to avoid the worst congestion(mid-afternoon). For quick runs to the grocery, this little Dave’s is perfect. Great deli, decent selection of hot foods(recently put in a pizza oven) and the produce is reliably good if not the cheapest. Also the customer service is very friendly. But what I really love are the deals. Dave’s periodically runs great meat sales. Also, check out the freezer bin next to the deli. There’s almost always an assortment of great frozen meat deals to be scooped up. One glorious day found me taking home 10 pkgs of ground chicken for 99 cents each(ps they make great teriyaki meatballs!). Great local store!
Robert M.
Place rating: 3 University Heights, OH
So I love Dave’s Market place in general, but this one is more of a Dave’s Corner Store. Very small and limited item selection. That being said, it is Dave’s which makes it just a bit better than a corner store. The fruit and veg selection is pretty good. The hot food and deli section is well stocked. I would probably not use tis one because of the close proximity of the one on Airport, but if you are looking for something quick and are in the area, it will do.
Robert S.
Place rating: 4 Brooklyn, NY
Having nomsed on Dave’s apparently infamous pizza bread, being in the near-vicinity of this particular location, and hearing that their collection of stores are a Rhode Island staple, I was compelled to do take a peek in. I ended up doing my full week’s grocery shopping here. Yes, this particular location is a bit small(I’m not sure how it compares to other locations). Yes, it’s not a one-stop destination for those with a more diverse palate(I wanted bok choy and they didn’t have it). But talk about a deli! Very impressive. And all the prices were at the very least comparable to the big chain grocery stores, if not cheaper. Perhaps not worth a weekly drive from Providence, but I would definitely stop in again if I were in the area.
Edward H.
Place rating: 3 Sandwich, MA
Dave’s is my tertiary grocery store and I really only ever come here to pick up pizza bread. I find that Dave’s selection is a bit small and their specialty, healthy grocery items can be found in more abundance and better quality at Trader Joe’s. But, with that said, I can pretty much find the things that I need at Dave’s and the staff is normally pleasant. This particular location is tough to get into and out-of. On the weekends, they have police on staff to stop traffic on West Shore allowing Dave’s customers to access the store. But during the weekday, you have to battle traffic on your own.
Joe C.
Place rating: 3 Warwick, RI
a little smaller than the airport rd. store but still good
Brian S.
Place rating: 4 Warwick, RI
I love Dave’s, all of them. I end up doing almost all of my grocery shopping at one of the stores. This particular one is just as good as the rest, great produce, unholy treats and bakery and friendly and polite service. The diary and frozen has a good selection and for a relatively small store they seem to know what I’m looking for. The only problem with this store is the location. Right on a curve on W. Shore Rd., a very busy street. It’s always an adventure in the parking lot and on weekends and in the summer months they frequently have a cop stopping traffic so people don’t get crushed trying to get in and out. Great store but the location is enough to give an ulcer.