I Was A Bit Surprised

@porwest (78761)

United States

April 24, 2022 5:31pm CST

I went on a whim. We were kind of in the area doing other things, and the last time I was in a Fresh Thyme store—which is a high end grocery store—was probably about 8 years ago. But I actually found a couple of good deals. Rib eye steaks on sale for $10.99 per pound, which is a good price. And they had chicken thighs on sale for $1.59 per pound which is also a pretty good price. I walked out with about $40 worth of stuff, which surprised me considering I did not think I would find anything there I would want. I might run in there about once a month from now on just out of curiosity.

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

25 Apr 22

Never heard of it. It’s too expensive for my dollar.

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

25 Apr 22

@porwest Glad you enjoyed your ribeyes.

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@porwest (78761)

• United States

25 Apr 22

For the most part I am not fond of most of their prices. But I felt like the things I wound up buying were priced right. We ate the ribeyes last night for dinner.

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@porwest (78761)

• United States

26 Apr 22

@RubyHawk Delicious. I got the mushrooms to sauté at Ruler Foods for $1.49.

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@Hannihar (129470)

• Israel

25 Apr 22

@porwest You never know what you might find in places. That is great what you left the store with and I bet you are very happy about it.

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@Hannihar (129470)

• Israel

17 Oct

@porwest I am glad you left the store with what you did.

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@porwest (78761)

• United States

17 Oct

@Hannihar Me too. And I could honestly go for a rib eye right now. lol

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@porwest (78761)

• United States

16 Oct

I was pleasantly surprised, that's for sure. I have not been back to the place since though.

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@RebeccasFarm (86754)

• United States

25 Apr 22

Oh that's great Jim..sounds a good store after all

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@porwest (78761)

• United States

26 Apr 22

I might take a peek in there once every other month or so, but it is definitely not a place I want to frequent.

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@RebeccasFarm (86754)

• United States

26 Apr 22

@porwest I understand ..it sounds like a store called Sprouts here

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@porwest (78761)

• United States

26 Apr 22

@RebeccasFarm Hmm. Might be. I'd have to look that up. I know Fresh Thyme is big into organics and stuff like that.

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@LeaPea2417 (36442)

• Toccoa, Georgia

25 Apr 22

Unexpected deals like that are always nice.

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@porwest (78761)

• United States

26 Apr 22

Yeah, I was quite sure I'd just have a walk around the store and walk right back out. But lo and behold. lol

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@rakski (112925)

• Philippines

25 Apr 22

great finds you got there!

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@rakski (112925)

• Philippines

27 Apr 22

@porwest that is nice!

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@porwest (78761)

• United States

26 Apr 22

I think so too. I was pleasantly surprised I actually walked out of there with something. lol

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@Marilynda1225 (79731)

• United States

25 Apr 22

Sounds like you got some good bargains on your shopping spree. I'm not familiar with your Fresh Thyme store

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@porwest (78761)

• United States

26 Apr 22

I have not looked much into them, which is odd for me because I like to know about most businesses both public and private—it's the investor in me and my fascination with business. But I think they are maybe only in the Midwest... I'm going to have to look now.

@AmbiePam (85496)

• United States

25 Apr 22

I always assume grocery stores like those will be too high priced for me.

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@porwest (78761)

• United States

26 Apr 22

This one generally is. Which is why I was surprised I actually found anything worth buying. I won't be going there often for sure. But I might pop in there once every other month or so.

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@kaylachan (57674)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

25 Apr 22

Anything under 2 dollars a pound sounds like a bargin in my book.

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@porwest (78761)

• United States

26 Apr 22

Yeah. The last price I paid was $1.59 at Aldi so $1.49 seemed good to me.

@DaddyEvil (137145)

• United States

25 Apr 22

I've never heard of that store... Glad you found some good deals.

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@porwest (78761)

• United States

16 Oct

It is definitely a store I rarely ever go to. In fact, I have not been there again since I wrote this post. lol

@everwonderwhy (6697)

•

25 Apr 22

Good on yah! Thankfully, our shops have abundant food supplies. Rib eye steaks are a prime choice my husband loves supplying us with, a large family, every now and then.

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@porwest (78761)

• United States

16 Oct

Come to think of it, it has been a while since I have had one. I should probably start looking for some deals. So tasty.

@LindaOHio (156157)

• United States

25 Apr 22

We don't have this store in our area. We are getting a Trader Joe's but no Whole Foods.

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@porwest (78761)

• United States

26 Apr 22

The closest Trader Joe's to me is in Brentwood, MO, which is about 40 minutes away. Not sure it would be worth the ride. The last time I was in one was about 10 or 15 years ago and I never went back.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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25 Apr 22

Good thing you dropped by- after eight years. Nice when we get some good deals.

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@porwest (78761)

• United States

16 Oct

And I haven't been back there since. lol

@freelancermariagrace (27219)

• Philippines

25 Apr 22

Good for you, Jim. It sounds like a nice shop to visit

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@porwest (78761)

• United States

25 Apr 22

It is admittedly a bot overrated, but even sometimes an overrated place can a fun and interesting place to shop and even find the sporadic good deal on something.

@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

25 Apr 22

Good for you. Never heard of this store. You just never know what you might find sometimes.

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@porwest (78761)

• United States

16 Oct

I don't mind grocery shopping, so even just walking around there for a change of scenery and to look around was fun. I'll do it every once in a while in places like that, although usually I have no intention of buying anything. It didn't work out that way that time, but turned out to be a good deal anyway.

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@sallypup (57884)

• Centralia, Washington

18 Oct

I would probably get lost in their produce department if it was good.

@lovebuglena (43077)

• Staten Island, New York

24 Apr 22

Is the store near your house or a bit of a drive? Thighs could may be cheaper still but steak price is pretty good, considering today's price hikes.

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@porwest (78761)

• United States

16 Oct

Not really. It's only about five miles away. Right in the heart of Fairview Heights.

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@NJChicaa (116003)

• United States

24 Apr 22

I have a gift card for Trader Joe's that I need to go use. I used to complain that the closest one was over an hour away. Now I don't even want to drive 20 minutes to the new one.

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@porwest (78761)

• United States

16 Oct

I never was a huge fan of that store and haven't been there in probably 15 years or more. But I keep saying I want to go. Bit of a trek though since it's across the river in St. Louis. But it's on the list again. Thanks for the reminder.