Bells Food Store

"Found what i needed cause Walmart had nothing. Quick checkout, friendly people."

"Always good to shop at , just wish they didn't close till 9 or 10"

"Friendly. Convenient. Clean. Their meat department is excellent. Their shelves are well stocked. While their selection of items is limited compared to large grocery stores, I can almost always find what I need for us between trips to Athens. It's great having a local grocery store to depend on."

"If you live in the Crawford-Lexington area or farther out, this store is a godsend for basic necessities. To those for whom Athens is equally convenient, it's hardly "destination shopping." The meat case is surprisingly good-- the one thing Clarence Bell takes seriously at this location. Every other department is "meh" except Produce, which is pitiful and a dilemma for the store. Fresh veggies sell slowly here and deteriorate on the shelf. If they tossed out bad stuff like they should they'd have to face facts and get rid of Produce entirely-- but then it's not a "real" grocery store. This is true in ALL Bell's stores, which is a local family chain. As such, they have a unique opportunity to stop purchasing produce from Atlanta wholesalers and partner creatively with local CSA-type farmers, of which there are plenty with lots of potential for more. That could be win-win for both parties and make Bell's produce super-quality, "neato," and a major draw."

"A good selection of fruits and vegetables at really good prices. Every now and then they get interesting products and their deli is fantastic. I really love how I'm treated like a friend by those who work there. Always a pleasant experience."