I'm also orginally from the area. Honestly, the best part was the bakery. Even after they moved to the Laurel Mall location, the bakery was pretty solid.

My brother worked at Pechins (grocery) for several years when he was in high school/college. Honestly -- their prices were awesome if you were lucky enough to find what you needed.

My husband worked in the grocery business for decades and the first time we took him to Pechins he was horrified.