The Massive Gourmet Grocery In New Jersey That Takes Nearly All Day To Explore
By Raymond Goldfield|Published October 24, 2022
×
Raymond Goldfield
Author
Raymond Goldfield is a life-long New Jersey resident and an avid traveler and foodie who can be usually found on the Jersey Shore during the offseason or checking out the latest seasonal flavors at The Bent Spoon in Princeton. He has been working for Only In Your State for since early 2022, where he writes for New Jersey and Iowa and edits the Mid-Atlantic region. He can also be found writing about pop culture for GeekDad. When at home, he enjoys reading comic books and is part of The Rabbitt Stew podcast team. While New Jersey is his home base, he travels regularly and has visited Virginia, Florida, Maine, Minnesota, and Canada as well as all of NJ's border states. Ultimate travel goal? Visit all the best buffets in the United States.
It’s not hard to find a grocery store in New Jersey – as you drive down the highway, you’re likely to see the megastores of a dozen major chains. But those who want something different can head to the small township of Maywood, where they’ll find a hidden gem of a grocery store. Maywood’s Marketplace isn’t just the best grocery store in New Jersey, it’s one of the only boutique gourmet groceries around to have the size and selection of a major supermarket. You can drop in to pick up a few groceries, of course – but you might find yourself finding one must-buy feature after another, as your shopping trip turns into a culinary day trip you won’t soon forget.
Have you visited Maywood’s Marketplace? Let us know what you think of this gourmet grocery, and tell us your pick for the best grocery store in New Jersey in the comments section. If you’re planning a visit, you can learn more about this unique grocery store on its website and Facebook page. For another perfect all-day shopping destination, pay a visit to this massive farmers’ market.
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.