Godwin African Market — Local services in Lowell

Reviewing inconsistencies with them. I am a frequent customer, I come out of convenience. However there has been multiple occasions when I have witnessed months past expired products. I employ you to check the expiry date. I bought a box of indomie few (like twomonths ago ) and checked today after getting food poisoning that it was expired. Today my family had a bad experience when the owner’s husband was hostile when we showed him that he was selling expired semo, and other products. He was giving us attitude. We as Africans we told him so that this business that supports many won’t be reported to a health inspector. Even the gizzard I got months ago was bad, (turned green when boiled). Called the store and was rudely spoken to. The nkata burger was expired too.

I urge you, not only at this store but everywhere: READ THE EXPIRY DATE! and tell people when it’s expired. So we can afford getting...

Godwin African Market & Tropical Foods is a decent spot for finding authentic African groceries and products. The store is clean and well-organized, making it easy to find what you need. The staff is generally friendly and helpful, often going out of their way to assist customers. They also respond quickly to phone inquiries, which is a plus if you’re checking on product availability. While the selection is good and the environment is welcoming, some items can be a bit pricey compared to other markets. There may also be occasional inconsistencies in service, depending on how busy the store is. Still, it’s a convenient place for anyone looking for African food items, spices, and household goods. The customer service and clean layout make shopping here a pleasant experience overall. It’s a good place to stop by if you’re in the area and need traditional African foods...

We live in Somerville, and were exploring Lowell for a day. We happened on this store by chance, and I'm so glad! It is a lovely shop, full of beautiful clothes, fabrics, foods, and cooking equipment. Every part of it is clean and well organized. I'm not familiar with African food, and there were many, many ingredients that were unfamiliar to me, but both the owner and the other shoppers were welcoming. They helped me select what I needed to make a simple meal, and patiently explained how to cook what I was buying. No matter if you are African or not, I think that Goodwin African Market will leave...