The Fresh Market - Aiken

Nice store, really Friendly working associates. Largest assortment of product of a FM in Sc I have been in. All the Produce was fresh as it could be for inside market. Ms Brenda is a gift to that store. Her talents are worth my time and money. Baskets I saw she put together was a job of a person with know how. The front end lady older and tall had me feeling like I was just the only one on the planet so nice . I will be there soon to see the bakery in action once More. That's good work. Lots of new items plus still great FM brands.

On July 20th, 2022 I ordered a Carrot Cake for my mother's 102nd birthday for pickup 1 week later (it was a pretty special day and wanted to make sure I got her cake). On scheduled day, I went in and no cake...they had the order on the wall posted, but no cake. Today I tried to order a cake for my wife. They had the cake, but no one to write Happy Birthday...was told I should have ordered it earlier in the week! So, ordered it 7 days in advance and they blow it. Order it 2 days in advance and too late. Good news is I have found a bakery that will deliver what they promise and I will no longer use the bakery at Fresh Market.

I tried this location today at 4:30pm. The store is nice, however, the manager and cashiers are rude. I was standing in line after a customer left. The manager was training two cashiers and did not stop to greet me or suggest another line. The cashier that finally helped me seemed dry and unfriendly. This is unacceptable. This was my first and last time at this location. I will take my business to Augusta.

I like to shop here sometimes as they have some items I can't find anywhere else. I like that Aiken has this store so I don't have to drive to Augusta. However, one must be careful with their prices. Easily the most expensive food store in town. We go here when we want to treat ourselves, not for regular grocery trips. Also, their produce can be better, I bought fruit here in the past that was rotten when I opened it at home, such as watermelons. Of course you can return it, but it's a hassle. I usually buy my produce elsewhere. Overall I would recommend this store!

Talk about a great place with a great selection of food. Weekly specials are certainly helping to keep inflation from destroying the food budget. Never had a disappointing piece of meat out of this store. Just tried their Italian hot and mild sausages and they were great too! Love the quality ofnyhe foodband the quality of the people that work at the store.in Aiken. Always clean and well stocked. Produce that's second to none and a bakery that kills it every time I buy one of their cakes and treats.