The Demoulas Market Basket has been attracting more than 10,000 shoppers daily since last week’s historic ribbon cutting. “On opening day, the supermarket attracted 12,000 shoppers,” said W.F. Marsden, an official with the company.

The supermarket, believed to be the largest in New England at 135,000 square feet, has caused such a stir among shoppers that at times during the past week, store officials had to close the front doors to allow shoppers finished with their orders to leave the market so more shoppers could go inside. In addition, the new bakery, the coffee shop and the sushi area have ignited a new round of interest in the longtime Chelsea supermarket.

Shoppers from a wide geographic area have been traveling to Chelsea to check out the new Market Basket. Part of the appeal, they find, are the famous low prices and famous high quality – and of course, the immaculate and well stocked grocery store.

“I’ve lived in the North End all my life,” said Robert Scutorio. “I came over the bridge to check out the new grocery store. This isn’t a grocery store,” he said, amazed. “This is a destination – as well as an event.”