Francis Food Mart

Watertown, United States

4.4

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12 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 617-484-0146
Website:
www.francisfoodmart.com
Address:
1084 Belmont Street, Watertown, MA, 02472
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
190 ftWarren St @ Brookline St
820 ftWarren St @ Waverley St
890 ftWarren St @ Webster Rd
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes

Today

Today 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Watertown) 18:53 Friday, 29 November 2024

Business hours

Monday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

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12 reviews of Francis Food Mart

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Place rating: 5
Middlesex, MA
My extended Family has been going here for three generations. Ignore the fact we all live within a square mile of this location but that’s besides the point. When I’m not stopping off to pick up a couple items for the house, I’ll grab a homemade Italian sub made in front of me, by someone who knows what an italian sub is supposed to look like. Also ignore the fact that I’m Italian. Great family-​run business and I’ll continue shopping here.
Place rating: 3
Cambridge, MA
While I still appreciate their variety and kindness, I have to downgrade my review a little bit.
I have had some issues with their meat that they sell there– Although they have decent prices and sales, I have found their meat to be inconsistent in it’s freshness and after getting sick a few times, I avoid it. One of the cashiers told me that if I want to buy meat, buy it at Shaws because they are less concerned about overhead and expiration dates than a small store like this.
The other issue I have had is with frozen items. I think their freezers are calibrated incorrectly and frozen items like ice cream are always either a weird consistency or freezer burned. This should be an easy fix but in the years I have been going there, no one has changed anything. It’s a shame because I really like the store as a whole.
Place rating: 5
Watertown, MA
Went in for the first time since the workers at Market Basket went on strike, I have found that this place has the closest prices to Market Basket, they have a full deli with prepared foods, a great selection of beer and wine with a large selection of craft beers. From the outside this place looks like a very small storefront but when you walk in you quickly realize that they have just about anything you would need. I was surprised that this place had so much to offer so close to home, they also have excellent meats to offer, the only downside I have found is that they don’t carry hard liquor.
Place rating: 5
Watertown, MA
Francis has been my go-​to place for years: convenient, friendly, local, and of surprisingly high quality. The meats are terrific, and the prepared foods in the deli are homemade and delicious.
Place rating: 5
MA, MA
A unique old-​style moderately sized grocery store with all the basics, though a little pricey on some items. A great alternative to wandering around the standard supermarket and waiting in line to pay. I love the specials on meat and there is always stuff on sale. That’s what gets me in there. They carry the Shur-​fine budget brand. I’d guess this is a family run business that has been there for years. And I’ll bet they make most of their money on alcohol. The small town feel is nice. Check out staff is pleasant and friendly. Don’t expect much sparkle though. Profit margins in grocery stores are very low so you have to forgive the floor, deli case and meat and dairy areas. For the old-​timers, to show you the history of this place, there is actually a faded sign still hanging from the ceiling of a young Kate Smith (1907 – 1986) advertising Chase and Sanborn coffee. Love it.
Place rating: 4
Belmont, MA
Great prices on wine — love the old fashioned 50s feel of the joint. Part of me wants to say — spruce it up — put in a new floor (the existing floor is pretty skeevy) and cater to the yuppie crowd with more up to date products. The other part of me wants it to stay the same - (however, still replace that crappy floor!) Bring in more fresh local produce and make the deli section more appealing.
Place rating: 4
Newton, MA
This place isn’t half bad!
I stopped in yesterday, new to the area and this place is on my way home from work.
As far as food goes, the dairy is on the pricey side. I saw a block of Cabot cheese going for $ 5-​$ 6 dollars. However, the veggies and meats are very fairly-​priced! Check out manager’s specials on meat, too.
Place rating: 4
Ashland, MA
Has a decent selection of produce, necessities, wine. Hit or miss selection of beer (always has basics like Bud Light and Sam Adams but occasionally will have some Dog Fish Head or other esoteric microbrews). Pricing is about on par with Shaw’s or other supermarket for produce, quality varies — sometimes they have fantastic, fresh-​looking food, sometimes whatever’s left on the shelf looks a little tired. My only gripe is their somewhat limited hours of operation Sunday (12 — 5), which mean that if I want to grab some eggs or milk for breakfast on a Sunday morning I’m stuck going to Shaw’s.
Place rating: 5
Douglas, MA
A small shop on Belmont Street… who knew that it would have EVERYthing that I need in a grocery fix?! It is the first convenience store that is actually both convenient and useful!
*A good selection of wines, beers, cereals, tea, snacks, cards, sauces, soup, some meat and produce (fresh!), and the list goes on! The only things I couldn’t find here was mint.
*Limited parking, but hoards of people aren’t in at all times (makes for fast in-​and-​out).
*GREAT prices!
*Wonderful staff, all are quite helpful.
I love this place! If I just have to pick up a few things for dinner or for the game, I know I can stock up on the necessities here.
Place rating: 5
East Watertown, MA
I’m totally fed up with Shaws’ inflated prices and poor quality produce. Francis Food Mart is a great neighborhood market that fills about 90% of my grocery needs, with helpful workers and good prices. I’m not a fan of the «10 for 10» and «Buy 43 get one free» marketing scams that Shaws resorts to. What ever happened to charging a fair price and offering quality service? Thanks, Francis!
Place rating: 4
Belmont, MA
I like this store because it is quick and easy to get in and out of. They stock most things you need. It is in the style of the grocery stores I grew up with as a kid. It doesn’t look new but it serves the purpose well.
The wine selection is pretty good if you need to pick up a bottle on your way somewhere, better even than some of the other liquor stores in the area.
The deli has great prepared foods and the service is very friendly and accommodating.
Place rating: 4
Belmont, MA
This is a great little neighborhood store than holds more than you might think as you drive by.
In addition to grocery basics, they have a nice beer and wine area and a good selection to choose from. Their meats are also quite good and you can get a fresh sub made at the deli (Boar’s Head meats) at very reasonable costs.
It looks a bit old, but it’s generally clean and well kept.
(update)
My wife went in a few weeks ago to get some stuff and chatted up the owner. They make all their own bread (and could only sell her a medium Italian sub for me because they were out of bread) as well as all of the side dishes available at the deli.
That’s freakin’ awesome.