Sassafras Market, Philadelphia PA

It's nice to find a local grocery store where people take the time to learn your name. They're l all extremely friendly and the deli makes some of the best sandwiches around.

I don't really get why this is listed as an "Asian market" on Google. It's Asian-owned, but so what? Seems like an unnecessary adjective in this case, considering they carry pretty standard products. It's a great local market with a nice selection and a lovely staff, but if I could give 4.5 stars I would. It's a bit pricey and the breakfast sandwiches have microwaved eggs. Really the breakfast sandwiches are just not great. However, the paninis and sandwhiches are definitely very good, and so are the salads.

Was living in an Airbnb for a weeks this place was my goto for milk and other quick stuff, staff was pretty nice!

Nice atmosphere, great selection. Prices are what we expected for a small neighborhood store, and the merchandise was good quality and a nice variety. Based on some of the reviews, I was concerned before we got here, but happy we went there (many times). We found the staff helpful and friendly, not in your face but easily accessible. Would recommend.

Prices are fairly high, but this is basically a bodega for people who can afford quarter million dollar apartments and need something but can't go to a grocery store.

Deli has some good stuff though, but they have no actual organization system when handing them back so it's possible to be given someone else's by mistake and not know until you open it. Idk if they'd have made me a new one if I had noticed it sooner, but I was already back at my office by the time I opened it. That they don't have a system though seems to show that they don't think it's worth the effort to prevent.

Corner store with a wide variety of stuff. Pricey though.
Don't get anything from the Deli though.not sure if that's a fruit fly on my pickle or what. Either way:
Nope.

Best neighborhood corner store in the city! I moved to Center City and still walk down most weekends because they have the best selection of goodies. If you find yourself in Old City as either a resident or a tourist, it's a must stop destination. There are over 1,000 items in their inventory, if you need it, they have it!