You mean from the buffet tables? You grab a container (usually on the side of the buffet), fill it up and take to the register. It’s priced by weight.

Got it! Thanks.

Who still does that? Seems like takeout is better priced.

If you do self checkout, put the box on the scale, touch item lookup and I believe it's labeled "hot bar" or something similar

And if you're a self checkout, there options when you look up am item for hot bar and salad bar.

Thanks, I was wandering what about self check out😄. Thank you.

You’re right, but I enjoy salad picked up by myself and freshly made.

Hannafords “fresh” shrimp is the same as the bagged frozen shrimp in the freezer nearby.

I used to go a lot before Covid. But it seems their prices are way up. Went in for a pre-packed pasta salad and the container was double what it used to be. Can get take out for that.

Saves me a stop if I’m already there grabbing groceries and want a snack on the way home. Especially if they’ve just brought out some fresh mozzarella sticks. I’m weak, I know.

Sry man, vegetarian guy here so I only care for fresh salad😄, But I know prices are through the roof, specially at Hannafords but it’s always better to pay high cost healthy groceries than prescribed meds.

*Hannaford

*Hannaford

Exactly, gives me a chance to eat fresh salad after groceries and don’t have to make food at home. 😄 single guy struggles😂

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Their mozzarella sticks are great. A lot of stuff from their hot bar is great.

They don't have a salad bar AFAIK, and IDK if they have vegetarian stuff, but Market Basket has great food in general. If you're looking for vegetarian food, you might want to ask them, if there's a location near you.

Plus, it's easy on the wallet. I buy a pizza that feeds 4 for less than $10, but since I'm just one person, I eat a couple slices, wrap it up, and boom, meals for the next couple days. Market Basket in general is cheaper; the only downfall is that there are only three locations in the entire state.

Thanks for suggestion, seems like Scarborough dosent have one. I’ll try it sometimes though. Thanks.

I’ll sure try them next time.

Be careful it’s heavier than you expect

Thanks for heads up!

I can't pass up a salad bar. It's the only time you can make salad taste good lol....bacon. /s

I kind of like the added "s", reminds me of when there was an Ames department store and folk would always say Amses. Heh.

If bacons all you need grab the bacon bits from the pizza prep section and put on whatever.

Forgot reddit needs /s lol. I'll edit

Reminds me of my mom calling Hot Topic "Hot Topics."

And the lids are wonky!

Idk if they still have them, but the Sante Fe egg rolls they had out sometimes were phenomenal.

Epic drunk post? Bub, shop with a designated shopper before you stave up the place.

*Can'tafford

It's specifically labeled "small hot bar" after you push "deli." Don't forget plastic utensils.

I've learned this the hard way so many times. It used to be $8.99 (or $7.99 sale) per pound last winter. Now it's something like $10.99 per pound.

Closest one near Scarborough would be Biddeford, which isn't terribly far--takes about a half-hour to 45 minutes to get there and back for us.

And you're welcome! Hopefully you find something you like there.

Make sure you show up at least a few hours before close because they shut it down.

And definitely don’t select a ¢99 / lb vegetable instead

4011. Universal self checkout cheat code.

I’ll have to look it up next time

This is the one

Yes!! You can still make a pretty nice lunch for yourself for a fair price though, especially at salad bar.

It’s the universal code for bananas by weight

This one. Especially lately. I shop at Clover Valley Farms now.

Did not know that, thanks!

The potato bacon beer wheels are incredibly addictive.

Larp. No one loves Hannaford.

That and Roma tomatoes (4087) are the only two PLUs I remember from my two year stint on a Hannies register. Romas are a delicious breaktime snack, and bananas are what you accidentally ring up when life is hitting someone hard.

I do not condone using it for anything other than bananas. But there was a very funny thread about it somewhere recently.

Same here definitely wouldn’t take advantage of self checkout

salad buffet? soup, olives cheese? grab containers provided and they will will weigh your purchase at checkout!

Good luck away guy, you are beloved.

Seems like I made best decision of my life by moving here, never seen this kindest ppl in my life. And thanks😄😇

Thanks.

If you get it on your way in and eat while you shop it will weigh less

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Just a tip for the future, you can ask the employees nearby for help. I'm sure they'd be happy if it gets them away from work haha

[Not meant to be condescending, genuinely trying to help. I know new places can be nerve-wracking :)]

Thank you for ur help man! Yes I can definitely ask an employee but this post made me, u and a lots of others appreciate the community. Now that’s something u can’t get just by asking an employee😄. Anyways thanks so much for the tip.

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Ugh... Are you one of those Shaw's people? I have so many questions... How? Why? Do you like that? Gross..

Well... Yes... but bad advise..

What is that?

Dude, either way, good choice. Hannaford hot bar is my lunch a couple times a month. I love the general Tsos chicken though I miss the southwest egg rolls!

It’s always been can’tafford in our town, mostly out of towners go their and we go to market basket. Ours has no buffet either wtf

Forest Ave in Portland is great for lunch.

Asking the real questions here.

The soup, salad and wing bar are weighed at the register where you pay. There's a code you or the cashier can enter and it's by the pound. There's signage by the salad and wing bar for price by pound (no scale though).

if you eat it before you leave. Its free!!

Make sure to get in there on that general tso’s chicken. You’re welcome.

U kiddin? 😂 that sounds like a good deal then.

I asked my wife the same question when she brought me here, still watched someone do it before I was comfortable

Ikr, it’s rare to see various food bars at grocery stores. It’s great though having them. I watched many times but I was like where to pay ? Do I need to pay before I take? 😁 anyway thanks.

Dollar General's store brand, LOL! It's actually quite good. They have good prices on their name brand prices, too, though a more limited selection of course.

Great for Karma Farming

haaaaal no. I'm Trader Joes 100%

Larp. No one loves Trader Joe's

is that a thing? its always busy.

I've never seen anyone go into Trader Joe's in my town