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Posted By: moonhat

grocery stores - 11/18/2021 10:30 PM

hi there- what grocery store is best if you are self provisioning (have a rental and will drive to get provisions). Bobby's Riteway? Onemart? I have heard of these but not sure which is best., THank you!!
Posted By: duckfat

Re: grocery stores - 11/18/2021 10:40 PM

If only one store, then Riteway. Far better selection than either OneMart or Bobby's.
Posted By: JasonHelmbrecht

Re: grocery stores - 11/19/2021 12:29 PM

No one answer. Riteway for meat, OneMart for veggies (especially local), Bobby's I'd skip because the parking is a huge hassle.

Don't forget Tico and Caribbean Cellars for beer, wine, and liquor (they each import different product).
Posted By: ecm56

Re: grocery stores - 11/19/2021 02:04 PM

Riteway just launched a new website that is VASTLY improved from the old one. Should make on-line ordering much easier.
Posted By: RatmansWife

Re: grocery stores - 11/19/2021 03:00 PM

Verify the charges with Riteway: they used to give a 10% discount for large orders, this year there was a 10% surcharge for picking the order.
Posted By: gracie5

Re: grocery stores - 11/22/2021 12:26 AM

Was just on Tortola for 2 weeks. Went to Riteway to shop & could not find everything I was looking for. Headed to One Mart which I always thought was an inferior store. Not anymore. I was not provisioning but staying on land. The store was well stocked, much more so than Riteway. They have rearranged many areas & added more upscale merchandise. We were definitely impressed. I couldn’t find a couple of items & asked one of the workers. They didn’t have the items out but went in the back of the store & brought out what I was looking for. Great customer service. Was shocked at how nice One Mart was.
Posted By: CottageGirl

Re: grocery stores - 11/22/2021 03:29 PM

gracie5 - this is good to hear! We're ordering from Riteway but there are always last minute things or items that don't get delivered. Might try One Mart for the extras!
Just placed our order with Riteway - they are charging a 10% fee for "hand picked, hand packed & delivery fee"
Posted By: Don SV Soggy Dog

Re: grocery stores - 11/22/2021 03:35 PM

We just provisioned though Riteway on November 1. Many Items missing that were paid for. I've called and emailed them but can't seem to get a credit. This is the fourth time ordering from them, never had a problem in the past.
Posted By: McLovin

Re: grocery stores - 11/23/2021 09:39 PM

Riteway got most of the order right. Missed one or two things. Didn't reply to email or answer the phone. There were a lot of substitutions some of which were upsized. The French Deli was fantastic. Loved the frozen pastries. Wines and charcuterie selection was great!
Posted By: JasonHelmbrecht

Re: grocery stores - 11/23/2021 09:45 PM

Can't believe I forgot to mention Grape Expectations. They have the best meats on Tortola and are perfect for provisioning because everything come individually vacuum packed and frozen solid! Highly recommend the tuna, mahi, sushi-grade tuna, filey mignon, pork tenderloin, 16oz ribeyes. I'm trying the wagyu baseball cut next!

They will deliver or you could pickup and stop at the brewery for a cold local brew overlooking Road Harbour.
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