Compare Foods

This was such a cute farmers market. Quite small but that was okay - it went with the small town vibes of Charlotte. We were able to come here and pickup some ingredients so we could make an African breakfast. The ingredients smelled fresh as you could smell the ripeness of the fruits and veggies. Whenever I visit Charlotte, I'll be sure to stop by again.

Visited several of these supermarkets while I visited Charlotte, North Carolina. The food that they sell, the cook food... Absolutely delicious. It reminds me of the "bodegas" in New York City, that sold food. I had Peneil, white rice, beans, brown gravy, sweet plantain, fried chicken, ox tails, and greens.The staff was exceptional. Very friendly. Very accommodating. Very friendly.There really isn't any "ambience" as the restaurant is in a literal supermarket.I highly recommend. Will definitely be back, the next time. I'm in Charlotte.

The good you can buy prettyMuch any Hispanic product . The bad prices are not that economical , they don't Offer discounts like others .

I enjoy shopping at Compare Foods. Here, I know I will find the ingredients I am looking for. Other grocery stores are more hit and miss. I am giving them four stars because I often find it difficult to find someone to assist me with locating items. On this most recent visit, I could find no one to help me. Otherwise, the shelves were fully stocked and there was plenty of fresh produce and meats. That in itself is a great thing! Not only do they carry more International items, but they also have regular items that Americans use each day. In my family, we like to step out and try different things. One day, I am going to purchase the pig ears and see what I can do with them, as inspired by a contestant on Master Chef.

Solid store for a compare foods. They have tons of selection especially items that may not be as easily found in your typical grocery stores. I love making dishes from different cultures and this is a good spot to get specific species, veggies etc that may be hard to find elsewhere and for that reason I respect this grocery store. Is it my go to place to shop? No, but do I have issues with the store ? No.

Ok so Compare Foods...LOL! This place is really good, but also not so good at the same time. At Compare Foods, you can find a ton of things that you just can't find at other stores or places. Things such as fruits and vegetables, non-perishable items and dry goods, foods, snacks, drinks, etc. If you are not familiar with things at Compare, you can try them out and most of the time, you will really like what you've tried. They also have a meat and a seafood section....prepackaged meats and seafood items, as well as items that you can get from the butcher. However this is also the "not so good" in my opinion. The meats and seafood sections have a very "distinctive" smell. It is very overwhelming at times and sometimes is it bearable. I tend to avoid that section, since I normally purchase my meats/seafood elsewhere.There is plenty of parking in the lot, as well as in the strip-mall behind the supermarket. The staff is helpful and very nice if you need help and when going through the check-out line. The pricing is also good and not too expensive. Aside from the smell in the meat/seafood areas, it's a great place to get those unordinary items that you need.

First time visiting was over a week ago. I would have loved more time to walk every aisle but we were on limited time getting our son moved into college. I was pleased with the foods I purchased and my cashier was super nice! The parking lot could definitely use more lighting.

I love this place. They have great produce and some really unique fruit options that I don't know if you could find elsewhere. I love the fact that you can also get spices in packets for literally half the price of what you'd find in store carrying the spice in a container. I simply save my containers and refill with these. I love being able to buy Mexican or Ecuadorian sour creme and lots of authentic Hispanic cheeses. I get cojita cheese to make my own elote. I like their bakery and love the fact that there are amazing food trucks parked outside the store that serve great tacos and elote. They even have a jewelry store inside. I come here to buy poblano peppers, chili de arbol, and tomatillos. They also have a great selection of Hispanic brands of vegetables, refried beans and salsas such as Goya and others. There's authentic hot sauces and even a place to buy beef and fish. I get all my tortillas here... They have multiple brands and sizes available. I'm a regular here. See you in the aisle sometime !

I have a love/hate relationship with this place. I love that I can get cassava flour here like hella cheap. The produce is plentiful but not always the cheapest option to buy in town. Especially for the quality that can be hit or miss. But anything you might need for a Hispanic, Latin, Caribbean, African or almost anything ethnic you will most definitely find here. This place can get super crowded on the weekend and it can be hard to navigate through the produce section here when it is. And when the lines are long, they move slow. So slow. All the other things you will find in the store, are typical of any Hispanic style market - the bakery, the food stand, the jewelry. I would be offended if I came to a Hispanic market and these options were not available. It wouldn't be authentic.

I've got to agree with my Yelp pal Sam J who states, "this [place] has a huge heap of Hass avocados . . . and they are dirt cheap." Nowhere in the area have I found such abundance and variety of all things Latin when shopping for fresh ingredients (of course, I don't know how the hell to cook most of it).I have visited the other locations in Charlotte, too, and this one by far is the "sketchiest." If the owner of the shopping mall would fix it up, I'm sure their sales would go up, too, along with Le's Sandwich shop and the Asian Market. Compare Foods is an authentic, real deal. And it's not for everyone. Lidl, Aldi, Publix? No.Looking to spice up your menu with original Latin flavors? Give Compare Foods a whirl. Your taste buds will thank you later. Shop here.PS: Yes, there are some English-speaking folks to help you.