“This particular Dollar General is very well stocked, orderly and houses helpful cheery staff, ample well placed parking, as well as the expected fair to low prices you'd expect to find in this chain.It's only real drawbacks are its out of the way location, but it is on a main road and is great if it's already between or near the place you are already heading.I personally have never had a hard time getting in and out quickly or been disappointed in variety of its stock (especially considering its smaller building size).Over all this store gets a healthy thumbs up.”
“This is a great local market that truly has it figured out! Really fresh and hand picked produce, and the prepared foods are to die for! As you might expect, higher prices, but supporting a business like this one is worth it. If you're in the Berkshires, try and stop in! Grab some prepared foods for a hike and enjoy!”
“Always busy, unfortunately. But everyone loves a bargain and their gas is cheaper than anywhere. The air pump is also free, but is placed where you may risk getting hit by a car if you use the pump on the passenger side!”
“Kudos to the bakery department. I purchased a full sheet cake for a birthday party and the guest were surprised that I got it at Big Y. They loved it and said if they wanted a cake in the near future, then they would have Big Y make it!!! Nice job as always ??”
“Amart is the best place to go!! We live near by & go many times a day for all our needs. Every worker is so awesome & they have amazing food at the deli & sides. I could go to any place in town, but we always choose the best AMART”
“I was pleasantly surprised by the selection here. It's a tiny grocery store and deli disguised as a gas station.All of the staff I have encountered are very nice and helpful.Many of the prices are simply horrendous, though. You can find some reasonably-priced things, but the produce prices are especially obscene. I guess they do this because they know they've got some of the only produce for miles, especially in the dead of winter. I can't believe I paid 2 bucks for one red onion. Things like that.At the deli, they have a great hot food bar that is sold by the weight. It's not cheap, but it's good. I can squeeze two servings/meals out of a 13-14 dollar container of food. They also always have two soups that are self-serve.I found some unique and delicious cheeses here as well.Overall, I am thankful this place is nearby while I am in town for 3 weeks. There are not a lot of grocery options within 30 minutes of where I'm staying.”
“It's a big store, like really big. Prices don't seem competitive at all. But, it might be only on the items that I would normally buy. Best roasted chicken around the area. Great selection of deli and at normal prices. Produce seems way overpriced compared to Market 32 and crazy overpriced compared to Aldi.”
“Authentic Brazilian market in all ways. Food and drinks of high quality coming all the way from Brazil and giving you the chance go remember your homeland, for such a nice price. This place has been a heaven for me, since I came to this the Berkshires, and I believe any brazilian or person interested to know or use ingredients or elements of Brazilian cuisine can highly benefit of this place! 5 stars, no doubt!”
8AM - 10PM
324 NY-43, Stephentown
Grocery Stores
“It’s fine. A typical Dollar General. Has most things I need while traveling and a wide selection of most necessities plus lots of entertainment type items. I go to this chain a lot while traveling through New England. The prices are right for paper goods and food staples.”
“Great selection of products from all your grocery needs to souvenirs. They have a large selection of wines and beer. Dairy, eggs and yogurt too. T shirts and sweatshirts too. Friendly staff. Breakfast sandwiches, and deli style lunch and dinners too. Coffee bar for all your caffeine needs to. Awesome mountain vibe too!”
“Super nice workers but the last three times I’ve asked for my deli meat to be sliced very thin by a young woman there..it was very not .. ? maybe just need a little more training on the slicer but very polite and friendly!”
“I will never go to another pharmacy, Alex, Stacy, and Kathy are fantastic and always make sure any questions are answered. Market is good but bakery and Meat selection can't compete with Market 32.”
“This food store was perfectly located near our hotel that included a fridge and freezer and microwave. We saved at least a hundred bucks not having to eat out for lunch. In addition, breakfast was included so we were able to afford a few high end restaurants and taverns within Lenox after Tanglewood performances. This store had everything, including hard liquor! Convenient, clean, friendly staff. Plenty of parking. Also, the CVS is in the same lot!”
“Super nice workers but the last three times I’ve asked for my deli meat to be sliced very thin by a young woman there..it was very not .. ? maybe just need a little more training on the slicer but very polite and friendly!”
8:30AM - 8PM
898 Crane Ave, Pittsfield
Grocery Stores
“Two things about the Pittsfield MA Aldi's: very speedy checkouts, and acceptable prices that help you handle this crazy high food inflation that exists at Market32 and Stop&Rob.”
“I had the pleasure of being greeted by Maddie at the Adams Hometown Markets' register, and she made an immediate positive impression. Before we even had a chance to say hello, she welcomed us with a big, warm smile. It was clear that Maddie was fully attentive to both the customers ahead of us and also to us, balancing professionalism and warmth seamlessly.
What truly amazed me was discovering she is a student! Maddie carries herself with such professionalism and polish, making it easy to mistake her for someone with years of experience. Her tall and elegant presence is matched by her kindness and authenticity. Our chat was delightful, with everything she said coming across as a genuine compliment.
Beyond Maddie’s exceptional service, the store itself was fantastic. The selection is great; they truly have a bit of everything I need. The food looks fresh and well-stocked, and the store is incredibly clean and tidy, almost shining. I felt really welcome from the moment I walked in. The deli food is also delicious—I could easily tell care is put into it. The baked goods are truly beautiful.
I also appreciate all the posters, signs, and displays around the store. It is clear Adams Hometown Markets is deeply involved in the community, whether through charity initiatives or hiring local talent. Meeting Maddie and enjoying the welcoming environment made my day, and I’ll certainly be returning!
To Maddie, I leave this Irish blessing: “May you have love that never ends, lots of money, and lots of friends. Health be yours, whatever you do, and may God send many blessings to you.” (It’s clear that with your warmth and kindness, Maddie, many good things are already in store for you)”
“Started out being a good store but lately not so much, as they keep moving items to different locations (for example) baking supplies were moved from one side of the store to the other, additionally the aisle signs are often incorrectly marked. If Costco ever came to the area I'd probably go there instead.”
“Interesting mix of products. I'm not sure how to use a lot of them but I can't wait to try them! They carry actual yams here and I've never seen them anywhere else in the Berkshires.”
“Staff is nice. Management philosophy understaffs location (not just this store - only way for employees to catch up, it seems, is if someone stocks shelves on their own time), forcing the store to have unstocked shelves and boxes all over the place. Every time I visit, employees are not at register but out on floor stocking. No other store forces employees to do both. I hope they are paid more than other retail stores because they definitely work harder.”
“Each Dollar General, although following the same formula (employees stock AND tend to customers), varies significantly by the quality of its employees. Cheshire, MA DG is one of the best I've been in throughout the country. Still, upper management clearly cares more about moving cheap merchandise than its customers, and the customers don't seem to mind.”
“The new mgr,there has totally cleaned up the store ,I live near by and go there often and the store has been in bad shape for a long time,I was so surprised to see it looking so good I asked her name and she is the mgr I think it's jessica,I had to tell you because she deserves to know her hard work is noticed in a great way!!!”
“The Oil change was the fastest ever. Made an appointment yesterday for 2:30, (I really prefer early because it seems afternoon apps take forever), but nope, done in less than 45 minutes. The counter people were great dealing with as well. I'm sure I'm spoiled now but, that's OK, live for today.”
“The food is surprisingly fresh and tasty for a “snack bar”. If there's a lot going on, you may have to wait a while for your food, but it's worth it. The adjacent shops are probably part of it and are also worth seeing.”