No, I won't be coming back to stock up on "breakfast-ish" items, $14 pantry staples, or $27 mood boosters.
However, it's nice to know that if I ever do want to try any of those products I keep seeing on my feed, I can just take a trip uptown instead of spending money on shipping or having to buy a four-pack of something I don't even know if I like yet.
Sure, shopping online is great. But I prefer having something in my hands before swiping my card for it — it's just how I operate. So for someone like me, this Pop Up Grocer experience is wonderful. It's giving consumers a chance to interact with a product before deciding to spend money — sometimes a lot of money — on it.
Being inside Pop Up Grocer made me feel like I was living inside TikTok or my Instagram explore page. It was fun! And if I find myself craving a pastry and walking past this corner store, I'll probably duck in for that pistachio croissant, no matter how much it costs.