Albertsons

People don’t tend to like Albertsons because it isn’t fancy. I would rather have good deals and lower prices than a fancy store that I am paying more money to shop in with people who obviously have fake smiles. This Albertsons will be turning into a Safeway soon from what I have heard. I am sad to see Albertsons go but I will continue to shop here because it is cheaper than most other places.

Am I the only one who cares more about finding good prices than whether or not the cashier smiles at me? If I was a cashier I would hate all my customers.
Obviously don’t fall for the «buy one get two free» like all the other idiots who go in. Look at the price, chicken for $ 9.99/lb, and it’s pre-​seasoned because it’s going bad… Look right next to you and often they have boneless skinless chicken breasts on sale for $ 1.99/lb instead. Be smart and you can find GREAT deals here!

Living in Sanford, I don’t get to this store every week, but if I’m in the area I’ll check the sales online. Their sale prices are typically the best-​yesterday, got ⁹³⁄₇ ground beef for 3.99 a pound at the butcher counter, where the meat manager packed 3 separate 1 lb packages for me. Then found store brand canned veggies for .39 a can, and a 24 pack of niagra water for 2.00. This store will accept $ 5 off $ 30 coupon from the national «enjoy the city» coupon books, even though the coupon specifically states it’s for their stores out west. Lastly, I purchased some taco bowls that had a sign saying they were on sale for 4.99, normally 6.99. In the parking lot, I saw that I had been charged full price for these. The girl at customer service checked the price and acknowledged the sale sign; I asked her if the sign was outdated, and she said no, that somehow it hadn’t been input into the computer… then she handed me back the full 6.99 since they were at fault. That’s customer service!

I used to shop the Albertsons in Oviedo before it closed. Then the Albertsons in Winter Park. I still make the trip to Altamonte to shop that Albertsons — but it’s a bit of a haul, so not as often.
Albertsons is easily the best all-​round supermarket in Central Florida. Their quality is as good as any and their prices are better than most. I sure don’t understand why Publix is a «leader» and Albertsons is not — the quality of each is about the same — but Publix is a lot more expensive. Aldis is generally cheaper, but the selection is more limited and the quality of most items is lower.
Walmart is probably on par in terms of quality, and pretty close in price. (I notice none of the Walmart price comparison ads mention Albertsons — probably because Walmart wouldn’t win.) But Walmart doesn’t have employees as knowledgeable about groceries, so if you ever have a question — good luck! And if you’re buying anything listed in Albertson’s weekly mailer –well, let’s just say that Walmart doesn’t want to honor «competitor’s prices» that are that low. Seriously, last time I was buying ice cream on sale at Walmart using the Albertsons «advertised price» they told me they weren’t going to accept Albertsons prices anymore! Why would they do that, unless they considered the discount (more than 35%!) too much?
In summary:
Aldis: Cheapest, but quality is lower
Publix: Most expensive, but no advantage in quality
Walmart: Good prices and quality, but robo-​staffing
Albertsons: Good prices, Excellent Quality, Friendly and Knowledgeable Staff.

I was a loyal customer for about a year but decided not to give them my business anymore when I realized how bad management was. Not only is the location full of trashy people but the customer service is terrible as well. The food is not fresh either! I would never buy meat from them. Go to trader joes! It’s so much cheaper, way better service and great food! I will never step foot in albertsons again!

I don’t always shop at Albertson (in fact, I almost never these days that they’re down to so few stores), but when I do, I go ga-​ga for goo-​goo deals like this wine I had in my photo. (I need to upload the picture) It was a Rosenblum for $ 6, with a $ 1 off coupon hanging on every bottle, not to mention a 10% half-​case discount. Since I started telling all my neighbors about it, I may or may not have gotten a visit from the sheriff’s office for promoting alcoholism. AA doesn’t have my picture in the center of a bull’s eye. Quite the opposite: I’m rumored to be in the running for «Man of the Year», since guys like me keep them growing strong.

I grew up shopping at Albertsons and was deeply saddened when they closed a majority of their stores in Florida. It’s great to see that there is still one open in Central Florida. I love their old style aisles and fresh selection of meats and seafood. The buys here are unbelievable.

Oh, Albertson’s — How I miss you! The majority of our stores in Tampa have closed and this is one of the few remaining in Orlando. Love their breads — particularly the pretzel rolls/​hoagie buns. They also have some killer deals. I had to buy a package of Cowboy Cookies for nostalgia sake. I really missed these delicious oatmeal, chocolate and nut concoctions.

The prices are low, but I have got meat from he tee that was buy one get one a few times and each time it went bad v very quickly, like overnight quick. It’s good for frozen or dry foods and that’s it. Everything fresh is bad or gross. Public is more expensive but it’s worth it for the better quality.

I had grown up on around this location, before Albertson’s it was known as Skagg’s Grocery. Anyways.
Went by today– been reading other Unilocalers and It is still open, Pretty packed in fact, around 4pm today.
My mom «ran» in and the closing date is «when closing date is». he he
Just thought I would Share.
PS Am I the only one who remembers Skagg’s Grocery here and the Piggly Wiggly’s on Lee Rd, Close to the I-​4, by where Skeeter’s used to be? he he
In store sales are crazy good– so GO while you can!

One of the last Albertson’s in the area, located in Altamonte Springs near the Altamonte mall, at the the Palm Springs stoplight. I ended up here several times over the holidays stocking up on floral, liquor and pantry goods. This location is less crowded than Publix, cheaper than Publix and the selection was fine. Meat counter is nice, especially if you are looking for nice cuts at good prices. Some of the specials can be a bit gimmicky, but if you price shop you can get some great deals. (You don’t need to buy one get one free, which are marked higher, in the special section– just buy a single package in the regular section) My family enjoyed a nice Angus pot roast, for less than the regular (not Angus) chuck at Publix. Thick cut, beautiful quality and similar to what I would have bought for much higher elsewhere.
Liquor and wine can have some great deals between sales, hang tags and discounts on multiple bottles. Lastly, there is a very sweet lady in the large floral department who treats every bunch of flowers like she were giving them personally. And, great prices on the premium floral arrangements and bunches.

Another of there few locations remaining around Orlando, the only positive about this store is that it is busier then the other locations near by and that it is located in a good area, two stars because they are open till midnight (use to be 24hrs) but same deal as all other locations: bad costumer service and horrible produce and the meat or seafood are bad. I would not buy much here, better across the street at Publix.

Whoa! Bart wasn’t kidding. This place is nothing compared to Publix. The prices are ridiculous and the layout of the store is sort of annoying. The cashier seemed nice enough and I was happy to find almond milk in stock, but this is far from my favorite place to buy groceries.