Needler's Fresh Market

Who the heck knew that there is a Needler's in downtown Indianapolis? Apparently, everyone except me. I guess this used to be a Marsh, before all of the Marsh stores closed. So all of the old reviews that mention Marsh don't apply to this newer store, now called Needler's Fresh Market.I don't know -- I think Needler's is pretty good! It has a little bakery on site (Lemon's Bakery Cafe), which has hot food and baked goods, with seating by big windows that overlook Mass Ave. Beyond the cafe, the rest of the joint is a small grocery store. You'll find a modest produce section with fresh-looking greens and fruit and things. They sell house-made hummus and sushi. The wine section is abysmal, but I did find a bottle of one of my cheapie low-key favorite bottles of Malbec here, so I picked that up. The dried ramen section is also better than it needs to be. The prices seem to be about the same as Kroger and other grocery stores. Checkout was quick and there were several registers open. The only thing is that I entered through the cafe and exited by the registers, so I got a little turned around once I exited. Keep in mind that you can only enter/exit through the cafe at certain hours. They lock that door after a particular time. (I think it's 5 or 6 p.m.)

Updating this review. Living a couple of blocks away, this place is a great way to stock up on last-minute items you might have forgotten. I frequent here for fruits and other goods. Still a local chain!

This is an expensive market, but I was able to find a SEEDED watermelon her for $10, so this place is alright with me! It's hard to find a seeded watermelon these days, so I was estatic when I saw them staged outside the back entrance to the store (where the parking lot is). I also grabbed a gallon of unsweetened tea, a couple ears of fresh corn and some Advil. I was able to find everything I needed with ease and the staff were all very friendly and helpful.

Great local supermarket with an awesome salad bar. They also have sushi made to order.

New to downtown Indianapolis. I've gone to Needlers on New Jersey at least half a dozen times in the six weeks I've been here. Today may be the last. I've never received pleasant service upon checkout, but the bitter young lady in lane #4 today was one of the rudest checkout persons I've ever encountered. Needlers, you have to do better or you're going to lose more customers. The only other comment I'll make about the store is that often times the produce is old. Hoping for better here too.

Even so this is a bit pricier than a lot of grocery stores, consider the location. Smack in the middle of downtown this is of course one busy place. While there is a free parking lot attached , it can get a bit tricky especially when there are events going on in the area. Still, I find the selection here sufficient especially for such a small store. There are a lot of ready to eat meal options available. I really haven't had a case where I didn't find what I was looking for unless I had my heart set on a particular brand or some specialty item. And now that I have signed up for their loyalty program I can take advantage of their specials, which will save me a bit.

Five stars for the pharmacy and location/parking convenience. Two stars for the vibe, layout, etc. if this grocery. As someone who lovesss grocery shopping and all things related to food, the low ceilings, lack of natural light and feel of this grocery doesn't do it for me. We tend to stop here when we are in pinch but otherwise, we drive out to Trader Joe's or ALDIs despite being downtown residents. The pharmacy folks are very professional and swift in fulfilling orders. The parking lot is very convenient (free parking) as well as the fact that they have Fusek's Hardware store and Commisary coffee shop as neighbors.

Needler's is a nice little grocery store within walking distance of Mass Ave. It has a parking lot as well as metered parking along the street. It's a nice place to stop in if you need something quick downtown as far as groceries sake. I love the flowers and plants they sell. Every holiday they have the best selection. I recently bought my grandma a nice real wreath with juniper berries, pinecones and was made with pine leaves. It smelled amazing and had a nice red bow on it. My grandma loved it and it's hanging on her door. They sell Rosie's gooey butter cakes there and have a little cafe up front. I noticed they had a nice self serve salad bar during the day. They had lots of great looking dips, meals, rotisserie chicken all ready to go. I'm glad this grocery store is here as I come here every now and then for different things and always find what I'm looking for.

They have a fantastic salad bar at lunch! They got all the fixings and and it's only 8.99 a pound!

This is a very nice store. It is somewhat pricey, but the quality is usually good. The store is conveniently located---within a two-block walking distance from many condos and apartments.There are a few areas upon which the store could improve:(1) Customer Service at the deli counter--There can be four or five employees in the area, but they do not look up from whatever they are doing to see if there are customers. When someone finally sidles to counter and ask, "Can I help you?", I want to reply, "No, I am just standing here, hoping to grow taller." This sometimes, happens at the meat counter. Sometimes, there is no one to assist customers, and there is no bell to ring to get someone's attention. This type of behavior can make a customer feel like (s)he is being an annoyance to the employee, rather than an asset. Perhaps, some of them could benefit on training related inter-connectivity.(2) The store rarely mails coupons, but when it does the coupon are post-dated.It would be helpful if they just had an expiration date. Otherwise, waiting for the date to arrive, the coupons are often forgotten.A Loyal Customer