Leon's Gourmet Grocer — Attraction in Lincoln

Just came from Leon''s tonight after thinking: "Man, a little ice cream would be nice right now...". Thought I'd run over to Leon''s to grab some-they're open till 9pm, it's only 8:50... I pull up but they've locked the exit doors already-anticipating close, of course. The young man notifies me upon entering @ 8:56pm: "I'll let you in-but we're about to close", like he's making a special exception just for me. I tell him I just want to grab some ice cream quick. Then, as I'm the only customer in the entire store, gets on the store microphone and broadcasts that the store is closed and customers would need to checkout. Excuse me. Next time I'll just drive 5 more minutes to SuperSaver where it''s cheaper and the selection is better since I'm obviously putting the staff out by stopping by for some ice cream. This is not the Leon's I have been to, and my family before me. Millenials. They will ruin 'Custome Service' as we know it. Selfish and Self-centered. Hope rushing me out of your store and saving 5 minutes of your precious time while you're being paid was worth it. If I could tell this young man one thing: YOU are not the most imporant thing in YOUR store. Unfortunately, I've found the only way to get people of your generation''s attention is to post it on the...

Great little neighborhood grocery store. It reminds me of the grocery store in the town of 350 people that I grew up in. The staff is some of the best you will find in the industry and it definitely doesn't feel like a typical big chain experience. If you haven't been there in a while they just finished an interior remodel and now the looks match the charm and service, it is beautiful looking. The price for some things are slightly higher but they also carry a lot of fancier things that bigger supermarkets don't. It is almost like a small town store with Whole Foods sensibility. And I haven't even mentioned the meat counter which is far and away the best in town. Their ground chuck is top notch, ground breakfast sausage is delicious, freshly sliced bacon is very nice for getting whatever thickness you're looking for, and the steak is also worth the trip and is one of my regular purchases. They also grill out on Saturdays in the summer and fall and make some amazing burgers and brats. If you live in the neighborhood it is a no brainer to stop here and if you don't well, it is worth the trip if you are looking for a different...

I walk into Leon's grocery store. I am famished. My body craves nutrients. From across the store, I lock eyes with a man. No, not just a man. A Produce Man. A man with an aura of expertise. A man who knows fruits and vegetables like the back of his hand.

Craig.

We meet each other by the spinach, and my body becomes weightless. I want to ask him where the grapes are, but I cannot the muster the words. He already knows what I crave, and effortlessly motions to the shelf behind me, his bulging biceps glistening in the afternoon light. There they are. The most perfect grapes this wandering soul has ever laid eyes on.

"Anything else I can help you with?", he whispers. But he already knows. There is not anything else he can help me with, for he has already completed me.

Craig.

How can I ever repay you? I cannot. All I can do is return time and time again, a customer as loyal as the sun is to the moon.

Thank you Craig, for all that you've done, and for all that you will...