The Crown Market 2471 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117

"The absolute best! Needed sandwiches quickly due to passing of family member. Ready in less than an hour. Would recommend to all even those not Jewish like us."

"Love what the new owners have done! Love the new Cafe area! Two things that could be better: 1. There needs to be many more handicap accessible parking! I work with elderly Jewish people in Bishop's Corner. The parking lot is quite difficult due to the hill right in front of the entrance. It's not easy pushing a person in a wheelchair. I sincerely hope you can add more handicap accessible parking. 2. What is going on with EBT/SNAP? Many Crown customers, particularly those living on Starkel Road are low income and have relied on EBT/SNAP when shopping at the Crown. It would be a shame to not offer this any longer."

"I love Crown Supermarket. As West Hartford continues to evolve, the number of longstanding establishments wanes. “For better or worse” is a topic for another day, and as someone who’s been a resident for more than a few decades, I have strong opinions on that. Through all its trials and tribulations, Crown Market remains steadfast and constant, and an incredible resource for the community stretching beyond the stock on its shelves. All of Crown’s offerings are top notch, with the tuna salad naturally taking the spotlight for me. This comes with a catch, and why I’ve rated Crown as 3 of 5 stars (had I been able to give it a 3.5, I would have). It all comes down to that dang-good tuna salad. What will drive folks like me away from Crown could be the tuna salad—what enticed me in the first place some years ago. The price point at time of writing for the tuna salad is $15/lb. Over the past decade, the tuna quality has waned a bit. Perhaps this is due in part to different hands preparing the same recipe—all the ingredients are there, always, but at times the mayonnaise overpowers the fish and at times the fish overpowers the mayo. Minor changes, of course, but when that’s coupled with the leap in the price point, I have to wonder if this will ultimately hinder more than help. I’ve already found other tuna salads in the area that are comparable (those options pale in comparison my own homemade version of the same). So now I wonder if it’s time I, too, move on because $15/lb is enough to entice me to consider my options in earnest. It sounds so silly, but is Crown really worth my weekly visit? My heart wants to say yes. But as I look back on the countless times I’ve waited for a sales attendant to man the one register in operation in this era of self-checkout, I not sure anymore. Like the mayo and the tuna in the salad, there is a balance in all things—and yet I see the scale tipping."

"This grocery store is a gem hidden in West Hartford! Their prepared food is overall excellent! Last time I went, I had the Crown Poke Bowl from the sushi bar and it was spectacular. Can’t wait to go back again. Recommend 100%"

"This is a wonderful place for Jewish ethnic flavors and delicacies. Try their soups, bakery, and especially the deli department. Everything is of high quality. The tuna salad is a highlight. Knishes and fresh kugel pudding are available. What you could get easily in New York City is harder to find up here. This market is the exception."