Fred Meyer

My mother in-​law stopped asking where we got this or that because the answer was always the same Freddie’s!
This is our go to place for groceries, clothes for the kids, shoes, and sometimes furniture.

By far the nicer of the two FM’s in midtown/​west Anchorage.
I’ve been a FM shopper since 1989, right after we moved for the first time to the Pacific Northwest. Have shopped FM’s all through both Oregon and Washington. The chain itself actually originated in Oregon.
As Fred Meyers go, this one is pretty good. The layout makes more sense than the other one on Northern Lights. Selection of specialty items seems to be better here probably because they stock more based on the demographics of the area.
Prices here relative to the FMs in the lower 48 appear to average anywhere from $.50-​$ 2.00 higher per item, so I’m still getting used to the fact I get to the end of my money a helluva lot quicker shopping up here than we did down in WA.
Also, the aisles in the FM’s up here seem to be a lot narrower. They don’t help my claustrophobia very much when I’m stuck behind some other shopper and unable to pass because the aisle isn’t wide enough lol.
Parking here is so much easier than it is at the Northern Lights store, where their parking lot is a total nightmare. This FM’s parking lot is much more open and conveniently located next to a Burlington Coat Factory just in case you can’t find the coat you want at FM LOL!
I am still a big fan of FM relative to Walmart as far as one stop shopping goes largely because they have a better selection of speciality items and the clientele are a little less shady as a rule. However, the prices are a bit higher. If you’re not poor, you can absorb the cost, but if money is a big issue, you may want to consider Walmart.

Uhm, I’m pretty sure you’re not suppose to being selling moldy foods!!!
What’s even more disturbing is… the item hasn’t even expired yet until Dec of 2015.
This is why I shop the one on Abbott.

I’ve never thought of leaving a review for a grocery, but I was there yesterday and thought how much I prefer the Dimond Freddy’s, so maybe I should share. Lo and behold, it’s a thing on Unilocal already! Learning a lot here.
But I digress.
This is, for our needs, the best place for our groceries and the occasional sundry goods. They have a better selection of organic or local produce than, say, the Northern Lights. (The layout makes more sense, too.) Their bakery and deli items also tend to be fresher – never had a stale purchase here. I like the addition of the Murray’s cheese when I can’t make it to the local cheese shop. I also like their greenery, which lasts quite a while. And if something dies shortly after we buy it (like a sad Poinsettia last holiday), they’ll take it back. They also do rain checks, but I’ve only needed that once. That’s good customer care.
My one beef: sometimes not stocked with staple items for me when I hit them on a weekend. Grocerying is a chore for me to start with, and it puts a serious damper on the shopping trip if I discover I’ll have to return another day.
In comparison with the other large grocery chain in town, Freddy’s is consistently cheaper and sells more of what I like. Plus, we can buy a toilet chain, etc, at the same time as we get groceries. So, I’d hit any of the stores before their competition.

Okay, so Fred Meyer is owned by Kroger. But it;s a really great store! Want some food? Some clothes? Some office supplies? Some snow tires? Some of ANYTHING? Fred Meyer is the place to go. Prices are good, selection is great and the staff is awesome. Seriously skip the crappy Targets and Walmarts. Fred Meyer is an Alaskan institution.
Most importantly, if you are looking for Alaskan gifts — t-​shirts, mugs, trinkets or other memorabilia — skip the gift shops down on 4^th Ave and just go to Fred Meyer. You’ll get the same selection for half the price. Unless you’re looking for real, hand-​crafted native arts, you’re gonna find it here for half the price.

This is a great supermarket. Clean, spacious, well-​lit. Large selection. Decent prices.
The parking lot *can* get hectic, but then so can any other decent supermarket’s parking lot.

I come here sometimes as it is only 10 minutes from my place. Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t like the order compared to the midtown location. Also, the parking lot is a zoo because it is surrounded by Burlington Coat Factory, Planet Fitness, and Joann Fabrics. This makes getting in and out a little stressful. But it is still better than Carrs for price and selection.

11 pm and I’m at the 4^th and final Fred Meyer today because they advertise items on sale that they don’t even stock. Been looking since 9 am. FM on Dimond actually has the item, but it has the wrong UPC because it’s a different edition of the exact same item, yet they won’t honor the sale price. Bad customer service. I’m exhausted and heading home. I’ll order online tonight, which is apparently what I should have done in the first place

One word: Fried Chicken.
Okay, I know it’s two words… but damn, I LOVE Fred Meyer’s fried chicken, I just can’t think straight.