Harding's Market 6330 South Westnedge Avenue, Portage, MI 49002

"I love this local, home town store. I've been shopping at one Hardings or another since I moved to Kzoo (depending on what side of town I was living). Yes, the prices are a little higher (I took off 1 star only for this reason) but they tend to stock some harder to find items (Mrs. Grass soup, the chop suey vegetables that don't have the disgusting little corn in them, molasses, etc.) & they are nowhere near as crowded as Walmart/Meijer. I believe they also give some people who are having a hard time employment when many other employers won't take a chance on them. Nice, lovely, local store! Also the baggers will take the groceries to your car for free (although tips are appreciated) if you need which is especially handy if you have heavy items & have a hard time lifting things or are disabled. Also if you bring your water jugs back they have refills on them for about 39 cents! The original jug will cost you about $1.50-$2.00 but the refill price makes this worth it. They also sell money orders for cheaper than the gas stations @ $1 each up to $500. Edited to add: Hands down the best meat out of all of the grocery stores around here. I only buy my hamburger at Hardings! Reasonable prices on meat for the quality of it."

"Great selection of different foods. They have the option of having the bagger take out the groceries for you for free. They have a hot bar and the food is good for a grocery store. They also have a bakery love the fresh different types of breads they have here. Everyone is friendly and the store is organized and clean."

"I like coming in here. It's convenient, close to home. People are friendly. Helpful. Prices are not too bad. Sales are great."

"A few days before SS pays, so I had to go in with change. Tried to get it counted at the service desk to save the clerk time, but she directed me to the coin machine which charges 11% PLUS a flat 50 cent fee. She then said I could BUY coin wrappers. I just said I'll have to take up your check out person's time then as I need everything for food. That was a mistake because, lane 3 clerk at 2:15 was a really RUDE person about counting the change. Then she rang it up before charging my ebt the $2 balance like I said. Oh well, was her reply. RUDE RUDE RUDE PEOPLE."

"Haven't been to this harding's a lot. But usually this store is well stocked and kept well. Sometimes there are good deals on Snacks, Chips, pop etc which beat the prices of Walmart, Meijer's etc. But everything else is relatively more expensive than the big grocery stores. Unfortunately came in to get the Stewart's Orange cream soda but it was completely out like most of the other drinks on that shelf. Overall a good store with a laid back pace and way less crowded which a great bonus during these crazy times."