The Marketplace Specialty Foods — Local services in Great Barrington

ALLERGY BE AWARE!!! First impression was great then I started reading labels which due to a life threatening allergy is a must. Most house made items labeling was vague… so I asked who I believe to be the owner or manager if he could help me by letting me know the specifics on the ingredients. He responded rudely with we don’t do detailed labeling. I explained it was an allergy he said “well if you don’t know don’t buy it” needless to say we left and will not return. The Massachusetts and federal labeling regulations require the following information on every food label: • Common or usual name of the product. All ingredients listed in descending order of predominance by weight, and a complete...

I go up there every week and pick up their ready-made, healthy options that are perfect for lunches and dinner at very reasonable prices, considering the quality and choices available. Monday and Tuesday are senior discount days, or 10 stamps on your frequent shopper card also gets a discount. Various soups, chillis, dinners, and sides that are constantly changing, not to mention cakes, pies and other desserts! I can honestly say that I have never seen anyplace even close to the quality...

Bought a roast beef sandwich and got home only to find out it was turkey. It cost $9.99 which would have been fine if it was actually beef but I wouldn’t have paid that for turkey. Also bought a beet and goat cheese salad which only had about 2 teaspoons of goat cheese ( if that) for $10.99. I was really hoping this would be a place I could grab a quick bite to eat when I’m in a hurry but I guess not. Giving 3 stars because the food actually...