The Market at Sawgrass Grove is open (partially)

[Rainger99]

The Market is open. Just stopped by - but only about half of the shops are open.

The Coffee Bar was very busy as was Darlin’s Sweet Shoppe and The Villages Grown.

It looks like the shops that aren't open, will open soon.

[Djean1981]

Yeah!!

[NatureBoy]

How crowded was it?
This "soft" opening seems widely publicized - including the front page of The Daily Sun.

[Rainger99]

How crowded was it?
This "soft" opening seems widely publicized - including the front page of The Daily Sun.

I didn't think it was crowded - but then about half of the shops weren't open. The prices at the coffee shop seemed to be about the same as Starbucks and the prices at the Sweet Shop seemed pretty high - $3 for a small cookie and $4 for a large cookie.

[Oldragbagger]

When we stopped this afternoon around 4 p.m. everything was open except Little Fin and the butcher shop. The place was crowded and the food looked great. Willy’s Burgers is going to give McGrady’s a run for their money with great looking burgers that are $6 cheaper.

[Calisport]

Pro shop seemed smaller than the others. Parking is going to be tough for golf carts on that end I think. Villages grown looked promising for food and the still to open meat market looks good. Too bad the vegetarian place didn't open. Would have been nice for a healthy option that the villages doesn't offer so far. The rest were pretty much junk food stalls. Bar in the middle of the place will probably block movement around the place. Kind of like placing a bar in the middle of disney main street. Trash cans will be full.

[Rheimer]

Stopped by yesterday around 4:30 and the place was busy. Was great to see. Lil Fin and the butcher shop were not open yet. Walked around and thought it was a nice change and great atmosphere. Kind of a big food court with a bar in the middle. It is a great addition to this end of the villages. The food looked good and prices were compatible to other areas. We are excited for more development like this to take place on this end of the villages. Looking forward to the canopies to be installed and the live music to start.

[Jayhawk]

Pro shop seemed smaller than the others. Parking is going to be tough for golf carts on that end I think. Villages grown looked promising for food and the still to open meat market looks good. Too bad the vegetarian place didn't open. Would have been nice for a healthy option that the villages doesn't offer so far. The rest were pretty much junk food stalls. Bar in the middle of the place will probably block movement around the place. Kind of like placing a bar in the middle of disney main street. Trash cans will be full.

Other than that, how'd you like the play, Mrs. Lincoln?

[tophcfa]

Pro shop seemed smaller than the others.

I’ll bet ya it is bigger than the Pro Shop at Hacienda Hills!

[ThirdOfFive]

Sort of underwhelming.

[Bogie Shooter]

Pro shop seemed smaller than the others. Parking is going to be tough for golf carts on that end I think. Villages grown looked promising for food and the still to open meat market looks good. Too bad the vegetarian place didn't open. Would have been nice for a healthy option that the villages doesn't offer so far. The rest were pretty much junk food stalls. Bar in the middle of the place will probably block movement around the place. Kind of like placing a bar in the middle of disney main street. Trash cans will be full.

What is an acceptable size for a pro shop?
Trash cans……..what ya trying to say?

[Papa_lecki]

Pro shop seemed smaller than the others. Parking is going to be tough for golf carts on that end I think. Villages grown looked promising for food and the still to open meat market looks good. Too bad the vegetarian place didn't open. Would have been nice for a healthy option that the villages doesn't offer so far. The rest were pretty much junk food stalls. Bar in the middle of the place will probably block movement around the place. Kind of like placing a bar in the middle of disney main street. Trash cans will be full.

Once again, the Developer screwed up. It’s good no one is moving to the Villages and buying houses like crazy.

I think the reason the Vegetarian place didn’t open is because there’s not a market for healthy foods, there is, however, a HUGE market for burgers and fries.

[coffeebean]

Pro shop seemed smaller than the others. Parking is going to be tough for golf carts on that end I think. Villages grown looked promising for food and the still to open meat market looks good. Too bad the vegetarian place didn't open. Would have been nice for a healthy option that the villages doesn't offer so far. The rest were pretty much junk food stalls. Bar in the middle of the place will probably block movement around the place. Kind of like placing a bar in the middle of disney main street. Trash cans will be full.

Is this Market at Sawgrass Grove an indoor establishment?

[Rainger99]

Is this Market at Sawgrass Grove an indoor establishment?
Yes.

[Rainger99]

Is this Market at Sawgrass Grove an indoor establishment?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czRX-l1UOes

[patfla06]

Pro shop seemed smaller than the others. Parking is going to be tough for golf carts on that end I think. Villages grown looked promising for food and the still to open meat market looks good. Too bad the vegetarian place didn't open. Would have been nice for a healthy option that the villages doesn't offer so far. The rest were pretty much junk food stalls. Bar in the middle of the place will probably block movement around the place. Kind of like placing a bar in the middle of disney main street. Trash cans will be full.

A Vegetarian place is opening there?? 😀

[Djean1981]

I didn't think it was crowded - but then about half of the shops weren't open. The prices at the coffee shop seemed to be about the same as Starbucks and the prices at the Sweet Shop seemed pretty high - $3 for a small cookie and $4 for a large cookie.
A cup of hot water and a tea bag is $3.55 at Fenny Grill... So, a full cookie for $3 is a discount. Lol

[Djean1981]

Pro shop seemed smaller than the others. Parking is going to be tough for golf carts on that end I think. Villages grown looked promising for food and the still to open meat market looks good. Too bad the vegetarian place didn't open. Would have been nice for a healthy option that the villages doesn't offer so far. The rest were pretty much junk food stalls. Bar in the middle of the place will probably block movement around the place. Kind of like placing a bar in the middle of disney main street. Trash cans will be full.
Ba humbug! Lol

[EdFNJ]

A Vegetarian place is opening there?? 😀 My wife would even give me up for a vegetarian place. :D I don't think there is one. I think the poster said DIDN'T OPEN and not ISN'T OPENED YET. The closest you'll come to that around here is the Impossible whatever fake meatlike substances sandwiches at Starbucks or Burger King! :D :D

[merrymini]

Not enough parking to service the new square, restaurant, rec center, etc. This place is not fully open but is one of the noisiest places I have ever been in.

[Singerlady]

McGrady’s bill was a $50 lunch. No alcohol, just basic food. Tried it. Will never go back. Nothing special.

[MidWestIA]

Is there a updated online map of all the villages and shopping areas on the villages site.

[Rainger99]

McGrady’s bill was a $50 lunch. No alcohol, just basic food. Tried it. Will never go back. Nothing special.

Was that for one person or two?

[NoMo50]

What is an acceptable size for a pro shop?

The pro shop is very nice. They have the customary selections available in other pro shops, albeit with the Southern Oaks logo on many items. They are pretty well stocked...even had size 13 shoes, which I have not seen in other shops recently. Very friendly staff, and Villages residents get a 10% discount.

[photo1902]

Was that for one person or two?


Menus - McGrady's Pub & Kitchen : McGrady's Pub & Kitchen (https://mcgradys.com/menu/)

[Rainger99]

Menus - McGrady's Pub & Kitchen : McGrady's Pub & Kitchen (https://mcgradys.com/menu/)

I remember when pub food was an inexpensive option!

[ElDiabloJoe]

My wife would even give me up for a vegetarian place. :D I don't think there is one. I think the poster said DIDN'T OPEN and not ISN'T OPENED YET. The closest you'll come to that around here is the Impossible whatever fake meatlike substances sandwiches at Starbucks or Burger King! :D :D

Vegetarian place? You mean like Red Sauce in LSL? Where you simply order spaghetti and voila! It has no meat. Even better, it's vegan!! Wow!! Someone doesn't want to eat meat? Great for them! Don't expect some restaurant to cater to a fraction of the population, that's generally a poor business model. Offering some options, yes. Offering nothing but? No.

[Jonigirl]

The Market is open. Just stopped by - but only about half of the shops are open.

The Coffee Bar was very busy as was Darlin’s Sweet Shoppe and The Villages Grown.

It looks like the shops that aren't open, will open soon.

I too was disappointed that the healthy restaurant was not going to open. However, I did purchase a premade all natural salad from The Villages Grown. It was delicious with fresh raw vegetables and a very light delicious dressing. They had other healthy options in the market and I will definitely try them.

[EdFNJ]

Vegetarian place? You mean like Red Sauce in LSL? Where you simply order spaghetti and voila! It has no meat. Even better, it's vegan!! Wow!! Someone doesn't want to eat meat? Great for them! Don't expect some restaurant to cater to a fraction of the population, that's generally a poor business model. Offering some options, yes. Offering nothing but? No. LOL. ElDiablo, put that pistol back in the holster! Obviously you don't have a clue as to what a "vegetarian" lifestyle or a GOOD vegetarian meal actually is. Just eating pasta (and salads) is not vegetarian but it's something to eat when one is a true vegetarian and there are no options they can really enjoy. That's just no meat. That's pasta, calories, carbs etc. There is a major difference. Offering a salad or a bowl of spaghetti isn't an "option" it’s a total lack of an enjoyable meal for some.

I'm a meat eater, she isn't. Vegetarian is a lifestyle to many which isn't just eating pasta and no meat. There's not a single thing she makes I can even look at. :) It's grains, weird vegetables and unknown disgusting proteins (like tofu slime) and stinky sauces :) Sorry, your reply would simply be patronizing to someone who truly follows that lifestyle. "Yea, go have a dish of spaghetti and a salad while I enjoy a great steak at the finest steak restaurant" (which, by the way, definitely NOT referring to Red Sauce). How would you feel if the tables were turned and your only option at a fine restaurant was a 4oz cheezeburger and cold fries while everyone else was enjoyng a fine vegetarian meal !!

I do agree 100% as to why there are no TRUE vegetarian options around here and as NOT a vegetarian myself (back to topic) I certainly ain't paying $45 for a steak in one of these local joints. I can grill/smoke a steak or ribs that makes any of them comparable to a Wendys burger or a McRib. :D Vegetarian? NOT ME. But there are those that are.

[John Mayes]

Is this Market at Sawgrass Grove an indoor establishment?

You need to get out and come down to see it.

[patfla06]

My wife would even give me up for a vegetarian place. :D I don't think there is one. I think the poster said DIDN'T OPEN and not ISN'T OPENED YET. The closest you'll come to that around here is the Impossible whatever fake meatlike substances sandwiches at Starbucks or Burger King! :D :D

I got my hopes up! :(

[Rainger99]

How would you feel if the tables were turned and your only option at a fine restaurant was a 4oz cheezeburger and cold fries while everyone else was enjoyng a fine vegetarian meal !!

If my only option were between a cheeseburger and fries or “grains, weird vegetables and unknown disgusting proteins (like tofu slime) and stinky sauces,” I would go for the cheeseburger - and it sounds like you would too.

[Keefelane66]

A cup of hot water and a tea bag is $3.55 at Fenny Grill... So, a full cookie for $3 is a discount. Lol
Villagers are ripe for the taking but I thing those prices best Starbucks

[Rainger99]

Villagers are ripe for the taking but I thing those prices best Starbucks

I just checked my Starbucks App. A Grande (Starbucks language for large) Earl Grey is $3.25 and a Vente (Starbucks language for extra-large) Earl Grey is $3.45.

[kcrazorbackfan]

The Market is open. Just stopped by - but only about half of the shops are open.

The Coffee Bar was very busy as was Darlin’s Sweet Shoppe and The Villages Grown.

It looks like the shops that aren't open, will open soon.

The dry-rub wings at the pizza place are incredible!

[kcrazorbackfan]

A Vegetarian place is opening there?? 😀

I believe the Sweet Shop took its place.

[coffeebean]

McGrady’s bill was a $50 lunch. No alcohol, just basic food. Tried it. Will never go back. Nothing special.

What restaurant, besides fast food places, does not offer alcohol? That, right there, should not be allowed!

[Rainger99]

What restaurant, besides fast food places, does not offer alcohol? That, right there, should not be allowed!

They offer alcohol. I think her point was that it was $50 and she didn’t even order alcohol.

[coffeebean]

I too was disappointed that the healthy restaurant was not going to open. However, I did purchase a premade all natural salad from The Villages Grown. It was delicious with fresh raw vegetables and a very light delicious dressing. They had other healthy options in the market and I will definitely try them.

Barring fast food places, you can make any restaurant a "healthy" restaurant. Grilled chicken and salad with a vinegarette dressing and you've got a healthy meal. That is very simple and basic but there are other options. You just have to be creative.

[John Mayes]

What restaurant, besides fast food places, does not offer alcohol? That, right there, should not be allowed!

???

[coffeebean]

You need to get out and come down to see it.
Hubby and I are planning a road trip to visit Sawgrass and I'm looking forward to it.

[John Mayes]

Hubby and I are planning a road trip to visit Sawgrass and I'm looking forward to it.

My guess is you will like it.

[coffeebean]

They offer alcohol. I think her point was that it was $50 and she didn’t even order alcohol.

Oh, I misunderstood. My bad.

[Altavia]

They offer alcohol. I think her point was that it was $50 and she didn’t even order alcohol.

I prefer restaurants that don't attract the cheapskates that loudly complain about their meal after eating it hoping for a free dessert.

[Villager-Wannabe]

Last Sunday, I had a juicy hamburger there. About an hour later I had diarrhea. I know, more information than you need to know.

[jrref]

I don't think people are cheapskates. The food is pretty expensive for what you get and it's probably to pay the staff more money since they were and are having trouble getting people to work there. Sawgrass market isn't very busy these days. Lot's of people are going to check it out then not coming back. When they have music things will pick up.

[Bogie Shooter]

I don't think people are cheapskates. The food is pretty expensive for what you get and it's probably to pay the staff more money since they were and are having trouble getting people to work there. Sawgrass market isn't very busy these days. Lot's of people are going to check it out then not coming back. When they have music things will pick up.

How was this determined?

[Freehiker]

Last Sunday, I had a juicy hamburger there. About an hour later I had diarrhea. I know, more information than you need to know.

Thanks for sharing!

[kcrazorbackfan]

Not enough parking to service the new square, restaurant, rec center, etc. This place is not fully open but is one of the noisiest places I have ever been in.

It is not a square, that will be at Eastport in a couple of years.

[vintageogauge]

Last Sunday, I had a juicy hamburger there. About an hour later I had diarrhea. I know, more information than you need to know.

Doesn't mean it came from the burger, bet you touched plenty of things between washing or sanitizing your hands and handling the bun including whatever you paid with the counter a chair a table, condiments, etc., etc., could have been just about anything that came in contact with someone.

[kkingston57]

McGrady’s bill was a $50 lunch. No alcohol, just basic food. Tried it. Will never go back. Nothing special.

And they are the biggest tenant!

[kkingston57]

Doesn't mean it came from the burger, bet you touched plenty of things between washing or sanitizing your hands and handling the bun including whatever you paid with the counter a chair a table, condiments, etc., etc., could have been just about anything that came in contact with someone.

Most, if not all, food poisonings manifest in a lot more time than 1 hour and usually affect all others who had the same food or food was handled by the same person at the resaurant who was sick,

[wisbad1]

The Market is open. Just stopped by - but only about half of the shops are open.

The Coffee Bar was very busy as was Darlin’s Sweet Shoppe and The Villages Grown.

It looks like the shops that aren't open, will open soon.
Half? Try 2-3

[RobertScott]

Both the burger and pizza joints were closed today, and plenty of seats at the bar, during Happy Hour no less.

[hosegooseman]

Went last Saturday and the pizza and burger places were closed. Someone told me they had some misunderstanding with some inspection paper work.

[Marathon Man]

Last Sunday, I had a juicy hamburger there. About an hour later I had diarrhea. I know, more information than you need to know.

Since you don't live in The Villages, then you will not be tempted to go back.

[Bogie Shooter]

Since you don't live in The Villages, then you will not be tempted to go back.

Yep. As he posted.

Villager-Wannabe

“I love The Villages, however, I chose to live in a nearby 55 plus community because I got way more bang for the buck as well as more space. So I just ride the coat tails of The Villages and enjoy their town squares, the car shows, the craft shows, the restaurants, etc.”

[LAFwUs]

Half? Try 2-3
Have you actually been in there?
I'd say previous statement about 1/2 of the shops being open is more than correct.
Burger joint - closed down.
Pizza joint - closed down.
Butcher - Not even close to open.
Several other shop slots - empty/closed.
Was informed by a worker at one shop (which shall go un-named) that they doubt the pizza & burger joints were going to ever open.
Few people wondering around, they also seemed to be curious why so much was still not up running.

Center bar, Sweet shop, Veggie market & the Golf shop (horrible customer service) were the only places operating when we dropped in for a bite to eat last weekend.
Left disappointed & hungry. Probably wont go back anytime soon...

[vintageogauge]

Have you actually been in there?
I'd say previous statement about 1/2 of the shops being open is more than correct.
Burger joint - closed down.
Pizza joint - closed down.
Butcher - Not even close to open.
Several other shop slots - empty/closed.
Was informed by a worker at one shop (which shall go un-named) that they doubt the pizza & burger joints were going to ever open.
Few people wondering around, they also seemed to be curious why so much was still not up running.

Center bar, Sweet shop, Veggie market & the Golf shop (horrible customer service) were the only places operating when we dropped in for a bite to eat last weekend.
Left disappointed & hungry. Probably wont go back anytime soon...

When we went for the first time open were the pizza shop, hamburger place, sweet store, Villages Grow, the bar and whatever is next to the Villages Grow store. If they have since had a problem with permits not much anyone can do about it until they resolve the problem

[Papa_lecki]

I bet it’s all figured out by snowbird season.

[Boston-Sean]

I bet it’s all figured out by snowbird season.

Yes, another reason to be grateful for snowbirds.

[John Mayes]

Have you actually been in there?
I'd say previous statement about 1/2 of the shops being open is more than correct.
Burger joint - closed down.
Pizza joint - closed down.
Butcher - Not even close to open.
Several other shop slots - empty/closed.
Was informed by a worker at one shop (which shall go un-named) that they doubt the pizza & burger joints were going to ever open.
Few people wondering around, they also seemed to be curious why so much was still not up running.

Center bar, Sweet shop, Veggie market & the Golf shop (horrible customer service) were the only places operating when we dropped in for a bite to eat last weekend.
Left disappointed & hungry. Probably wont go back anytime soon...

What was horrible about the customer service in the golf shop?