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DLM, Jungle Jim’s among nation’s ‘best’
When the web site WalletPop.com posed the question to America Online readers, “What are your most favorite or least favorite grocery stores,” it got an earful. Some of the quotes from folks nominating their least favorite stores are positively incendiary.
But lo and behold, a couple of southwest Ohio locally owned and operated grocery stores < popped up on the list, including Dorothy Lane Market and Jungle Jim’s.
Both won praise from readers singling the stores out as their most favorite.
In slide number 22, here’s what reader “BWilli45409” says about DLM:
Our favorite grocery store locally would be Dorothy Lane Market. There are 3 stores in the Dayton area. The selection and variety of their goods is second to none. They are a bit more pricey than most grocery stores, but as the saying goes, “If you can’t find it at Dorothy Lane, you won’t find it.
And in slide number 32, reader HoneyRaeBeMe says this about Jungle’s:
Jungle Jim’s is a destination place [in Fairfield, Ohio]. It’s a great grocery but has an almost amusement part feel to it. I’m fortunate that I only live a forty-minute drive from it. I try to make it down there every few months or so. If I lived closer, I would be there weekly. The produce and seafood departments are unbeatable. Take a few minutes and check out their Web site [www.junglejims.com]. The place is a hoot!
A couple of national chain grocery stores that have southwest Ohio outlets also were singled out for praise from appreciative customers. A reader named Wildlifecenter said this about Trader Joe’s:
Trader Joe’s is a wonderful “chain” (if you want to call it that) grocery store. Not only do they have decent prices, but also a friendly staff and good products. I won’t live anywhere I can’t access a store within one hour. They encourage eco-friendliness. [My] only complaint is they are fairly small stores and really do not cater to families large than about four. Oh, and they are only in selected states, so there may not be one in your area. Still [I] love the store and would suggest a visit to anyone.
And two readers nominated Aldi, including Canoe719, who said:
Aldi has saved our family money. We have cut our grocery bill by two-thirds … True, they don’t carry everything, but what you have to buy elsewhere is certainly minimal. Their double guarantee is great too!!
Now, this exercise was in no way a scientific survey, just a solicitation for readers — in this case, AOL subscribers — to praise or vent. Indeed, some grocers made the list twice, once as “best” grocery store, and once as “worst.”
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By grandmaof4
February 23, 2009 3:52 PM | Link to this
We went to Jungle Jim’s this weekend for the first time.I am not “a shopper” and do almost all of my grocery shopping at DLM and LOVE IT!- Jungle Jim’s definately runs a very close second - BUT, it so large, you can get lost very easily. The produce section was very large with a great selection and was very fresh! It’s definately a trip worth taking when we want something else to do and still need to buy groceries. I was amazed at the ethnic selections, too. Only wish I had taken a full inventory of what was in the house before I went!
By rm
February 23, 2009 1:03 PM | Link to this
I live right down the street from Jungle Jim’s. When you shop at JJ’s, you can often see Jim, himself putting stock up, or in the Wine/Beer area talking to those buying, or in the State/Cigar store . You can find him doing hands on stuff, which makes JJ’s a good place to shop. You can talk to him, ask him about things you want to buy.I use it for the small items, Milk/bread/fresh meats and buying my Lotto ticket’s..
By Billy
February 23, 2009 12:16 PM | Link to this
No suprise Kroger isn’t on the list. The mangement there is so rude.