Roche Bros. supermarket

Roche Bros. in Downtown Crossing was the first large-scale grocery store built in that part of Boston. It occupies the former Filene’s Basement space in the historic Burnham Building and serves the neighborhood’s growing residential population. The street level focuses on ready-to-eat food from the Roche Bros. kitchen, including meals, healthy snacks, sweets, signature chocolate chip cookies and a coffee bar, with street-side seating along New England’s busiest pedestrian mall.

Escalators lead down to a full-service supermarket with fresh and prepared foods and more than 700 grocery items, mixing national brands with local artisan products and New England flavors. Departments include a bakery, deli, specialty cheeses, meats and fresh seafood. The produce department’s Chop Shop offers more than 40 varieties of vegetables cut fresh daily and ready for recipes. An outdoor fruit and flower stand adds quick grab-and-go options right on the sidewalk.

What to Know

• Full-service catering and event packages are available.
• Grocery delivery to homes and offices is offered.
• Customers can place orders online.