Friendly Market — Local services in Somerville

I was forced to go here to pick up an expensive UPS package that was diverted here.

I tried to pick up my package the next day, and arrived 30 min after their posted opening, but they were closed. I called all throughout the day to see if they had opened, but no answer.

I went the next day to an open store. The three people inside were rude, insisting the store had been open the day before and I should "be thankful" they held my package for me this long (2 days). I just wanted to get my package but they kept lecturing me.

Two of the three men were not wearing masks of any sort, fragrantly ignoring the COVID safety rules. I felt uncomfortable in the small store.

Will never...

Its a glorified candy store. Don't be deceived. You will find no nutritious... anything here. If they remodeled just the walls to make it look like a stereotypical candy shop instead of a typical bodega, no one would notice the difference in terms of what they stock.

That being said, the name holds true: The people here are ridiculously friendly. They even offered free WiFi to people, which I think they still do. They have great prices on everything, and, for the most part, its just a nice little place to do very quick shopping. There is quality here I don't see at other bodegas in the area. Totally earned my 5 star rating. Its a fine...

I like this little convenience store, my friend and I stop here occasionally on our walks and it is sometimes fun to browse the aisles and pick out some snack, recently picked up supplies for some classic grilled cheese and it did the trick. They may not have the same selection you could find at huge chains but they do have a nice personal touch. Employees have always been pleasant in...