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It’s safe to say that at Central Market you won’t just find goods in our aisles, but greats. Every item in every department is picked to please, including fresh flown-in seafood from our world-class Seafood Market, delicious chef-prepared main dishes & sides, international deli meats & cheeses, a huge assortment of wine & craft beer, scratch-made breads & desserts, and so much more. We also offer cooking classes where you can perfect your pairings, practice new techniques, expand your repertoire, and improve your confidence in the kitchen! Taught by our expert cooking school instructors, Central Market cooking classes offer fun for all ages. So join us for your next date night, quality time with the kids, or relaxing time away on your own! At Central Market we’re really into food!
Customers frequently praised the freshness and quality of produce, meats, and prepared foods.
Customer Service
While many reviews highlighted excellent customer service, there were notable complaints about rudeness and inconsistency among staff.
Store Cleanliness
The store was consistently described as clean and well-maintained, contributing to a pleasant shopping experience.
Variety of Products
The store offers a wide selection of unique and gourmet items, making it a favorite for food enthusiasts.
Pricing
Prices were often described as high, but many customers felt the quality justified the cost.
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Nov 16, 2025
5.0
The big OG - fruit, sides, prepared, the market, the food - the dry goods...yup - they have everything you need here.
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Daniel Städeli
Nov 15, 2025
4.0
We visited Central Market to pick up fresh chocolate croissants and almond croissants, and they were incredibly fresh and absolutely delicious. They are on the expensive side, but definitely worth it. I came looking for raclette cheese as well, and they have an amazing selection of cheeses from all over the world. The variety is impressive, but the prices are extremely high right now, likely due to tariffs, so we decided to skip the cheese this time. Still, the store offers a great range of products overall, and I can recommend Central Market for high-quality items and excellent bakery treats.
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dj Jacqmixez Exclusives
Nov 15, 2025
1.0
A cook kept making me the wrong sandwich and I ask him how long has he been cooking, he got vary upset and told the manager she had the police kick me out and they told me they don't want my kind in their store🥺
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Aaron Abdo
Nov 14, 2025
1.0
Variety and freshness in produce has been poor this year.
Trying to ask most employee’s anything is like pulling teeth. They seem inconvenienced like you offended them, Especially in the meat department.
I called to reserve some short ribs. Man on the phone told me that he did not need to take my order because we had more than enough.
When I showed up, they said they were all gone and all they had were the Dino ribs. I mentioned that there were not much meat on those ribs and he informed me that the bone is bigger on that end so there’s less meat and that the next day they would be getting short ribs in so I put in an order.
I called to see if the order was filled. They said yes come pick it up whenever you’re ready. I went in and the Dino ribs that had been there from the day before is what they cut down a short ribs for me. There was literally about a quarter inch of meat on the bone no way I could use this as a center of a plate, dinner rib. They could’ve called and let me know that they didn’t get the order of short ribs, but instead they tried to pass off this inferior product on me and hope I wouldn’t know the difference.(I left a picture below of what they were trying to sell me as short rib.) out of the 16 that I ordered there was only about four of them that were decent.
I talked to the girl in the Meat department. She said they can never really tell what’s coming in so I had her put a new order in for me. When I was telling her about this, the other man behind the counter was scowling at me with that thousand yard stare. Like I offended someone in his family.
I went and spoke with a manager about my concern for getting the product that I needed. And that I had done this four days early that way I could really make sure that I had the product.
He passed me along to the meat manager. The meat manager came and listened to what I told him and gave me a bunch of excuses of why they couldn’t get good product in and that they didn’t have any control. Then he promised me that the following day he would make this right and that they would make sure that I had my order.
The following day I got a phone call telling me that they could not get my order.
Luckily, I had already had an intuition that they were going to let me down, ( this was not my first experience with being let down by this meat department ) and I went to a real butcher.
“Deep cuts” in Richardson.
They were able to get me what I needed within 10 minutes and it wasn’t even butchered it as of yet.
I am sad to say that I’ve seen this Central Market go downhill in over the past couple years, in service and quality and variety. Used to be able to buy hangers steak they don’t carry it anymore, I was able to get veal bones there cannot get them anymore. And when you ask for something that they don’t have the people working behind the meat counter are more than happy to tell you that they can’t get it for you. They seriously look like War torn soldiers that have no life in their eyes anymore.
It used to be you were going in there and people in grocery would ask you if you need help now they just put their head down and hope you don’t say anything to them.
I don’t know if this store went through a new management, but it used to be a really great place to shop and now I fret every time I know I have to go in there. I shopped there because my clients want me to, but even they say they don’t like going to the store anymore. I’m much rather shop at the one on Midway people there are way better.
I have seen the big guns( corporate )in here, standing around staring at counters and displays and talking to each other. And they won’t say anything to you either.
You can tell the culture here is horrible place to work. Everybody here looks miserable. Nobody wants to go out of their way at all to help the customer.
Actually, there’s been one lady that was in the cheese department who helped me. I don’t remember her name. She spoke broken English, but she went and grated some cheese that they were out of for me and did it with a smile.
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Yuval Carmel
Nov 5, 2025
5.0
Last time I visited Central Market, I grabbed a fresh salad and a cup of their coffee — both were excellent. The produce section looked beautiful, everything crisp and colorful, and the staff were super helpful. The coffee had that rich, roasted aroma you usually only get at specialty cafés. It’s one of those places where you can feel the quality in every section.
What are the operating hours of Central Market on Lovers Lane?
Central Market on Lovers Lane is open daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Where is Central Market located?
Central Market is located at 5750 East Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75206, USA.
What types of payment does Central Market accept?
Central Market accepts American Express, Android Pay, Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Contactless Payment, Discover, MasterCard, Samsung Pay, and Visa.
Does Central Market offer delivery or pickup services?
Yes, Central Market offers in-store pickup, curbside pickup, and delivery services for customer convenience.
Are there any cooking classes available at Central Market?
Yes, Central Market offers cooking classes taught by expert instructors for all ages to improve cooking skills and enjoy fun experiences.
Does Central Market have facilities for wheelchair accessibility?
Yes, the store features wheelchair accessible entrances and parking to accommodate all customers.
Does Central Market sell organic and prepared foods?
Yes, Central Market sells organic products as well as fresh prepared foods including chef-prepared main dishes and sides.
What nearby dining options are available near Central Market for a meal before or after shopping?
Near Central Market, you can visit The Cafe At Central Market for casual dining, Krispy Kreme for donuts, Hunan Restaurant for Chinese cuisine, Raising Cane's for chicken, or Prego Pasta House for Italian food.
Where can I find nearby grocery stores or supermarkets close to Central Market?
Nearby grocery options include another Central Market location and H-E-B supermarket, both offering a variety of fresh and health food products.
Are there any medical or health-related facilities near Central Market?
Yes, nearby facilities include Baylor Scott & White Urgent Care, several doctors such as Katie Arendale, MSN and Carol D. Vaughan, MSN, dental services like Lovers Smile Dental and MINT Orthodontics, as well as physical therapy at Vista Physical Therapy.