A go-to for top-tier cookies, banana pudding, and crumb cake [17, 8]. Offers quality groceries like sushi-grade fish & produce too [24, 34].
Gothamist reports on Wegmans' implementation of facial recognition and potentially voiceprint technology in its NYC stores, sparking privacy concerns among customers.
This restaurant is celebrated for its exceptional baked goods, particularly its chocolate chip cookies, which have been lauded as the best experienced by some visitors to NYC [22]. Beyond cookies, patrons have also praised their banana pudding, crumb cake, and various cake slices, noting the quality and flavor of these desserts [17, 18, 8, 9, 28]. The establishment also offers a wide selection of other food items, including fresh produce, quality meats, and even sushi-grade fish, making it a versatile destination for diverse culinary needs [24, 34, 38, 42].
This establishment excels in its baked goods, with chocolate chip cookies, banana pudding, and crumb cake receiving significant praise [22, 17, 8]. They also offer a broad range of quality grocery items, including fresh produce, well-regarded meat selections, and sushi-grade fish, with some noting the fish department's quality for sashimi [34, 24, 42, 13]. While most feedback is positive, some users have expressed negative opinions, citing perceived high prices and lower quality for certain items [43].
"Highly recommended are the chocolate chip cookies, banana pudding, and crumb cake, with many users citing them as exceptional. The store also offers sushi-grade fish and a variety of other baked goods and prepared items that are frequently praised."
Customer sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with frequent praise for baked goods like cookies, crumb cake, and banana pudding [17, 8]. Many also appreciate the quality of their grocery selection, including fresh produce and fish [24, 34].
Important Note
Concerns have been raised regarding the store's implementation of facial recognition technology, which has led some customers to reconsider shopping there [30, 31, 33, 34]. One user also reported a negative experience with sumo oranges, finding them less flavorful than expected [36].
"This user simply listed 'Wegmans' as a place with good sushi."
Positive"This user mentioned Wegmans, specifically noting both the Astor Place and Brooklyn Navy Yard locations, as good options."
Positive"This user simply listed 'Wegmans' as a place with good sushi."
Positive"This user described the sushi at Wegmans Astor Place, mentioning the sushi restaurant and sakanaya, as well as pre-prepped sashimi, nigiri, and maki. They found the fish outstanding for supermarket sushi and cheap compared to restaurants, noting a 4-course meal for 2 was around $65, which would be over $200 in a restaurant."
Positive"This user strongly criticized Wegmans, stating they stole their sushi concept from Osakana and were involved in a scandal. They urged support for Osakana instead."
Negative"In response to the facial recognition issue, this user stated 'That's why it's a no for me' regarding Wegmans."
Negative"This user mentioned that they used to like Wegmans but that the biometric (facial recognition) issue has soured them on the store."
Negative"This user stated that Wegmans in Astor Place is supposed to have a great selection of sushi-grade fish and a place to eat it."
Positive"This user stated that Wegmans' king salmon sushi is amazing."
Positive"This user cited concerns about Wegmans' use of facial recognition cameras for tracking data, linking a YouTube video as evidence."
Negative"In response to Wegmans being mentioned, this user suggested supporting a small business instead."
Negative"This user included Wegmans in the conversation about good grocery store sushi."
Neutral"The commenter expresses appreciation for Wegmans being included, finding practical tips like this useful for sharing."
Positive"This user suggests grabbing some cookies from Wegmans."
Neutral"The user previously bought amazing snickerdoodles from Wegmans when fresh, but found them stale on a subsequent purchase, advising that they are great if fresh."
Positive"This commenter had an excellent experience with tuna from the Wegmans in Astor, comparing it to the Tsukiji market in Tokyo. They were able to buy freshly cut tuna and enjoyed it with ponzu and wasabi."
Positive"This commenter mentioned that Wegmans usually has pimento cheese spread available."
Positive"This user states that Wegmans has amazing chocolate chip cookies."
Positive"Wegmans is listed as one of this user's favorite cookie spots."
Positive"Wegmans reportedly flies in sushi-grade fish, but it's uncertain if they sell it by the pound."
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