Grocery Outlet

Grocery Outlet is always great for deals. I wish this store was cleaner, but the employees are nice and I never leave empty handed!

Like all GO stores, it’s hit-​and-​miss, but it seems like the owners do a good job of trying to stock the «good stuff» as far as my tastes go (e.g. more «natural» products). I was confused at first because the layout was opposite of every other GO I’ve been in (and they further mixed up with some strange logic to placement of items). But overall A-​OK for these folks.
PS — for those of you wondering about the «strange wines», these are names made-​up by GO or the winemakers. I know because a friend at a winery (that I’m not allowed to name) met with them to arrange a big purchase of some Napa Valley wines.

Few times we’ve been here to check some stuff & especially for mango. It’s a very small place and the aisle is way too small, i feel like everytime around the aisle gotta bump with someone else. But last summer, they had some good mangoes, very sweet and nice texture, hopefully this summer they’ll have some good yummy mango for me to buy.

Maybe it’s just my timing, but Grocery Outlets seem to be hit-​or-​miss for me. Like, the one in Reno is OK, but I always seem to walk out nearly empty handed and a little disappointed. But this one in Carson always seems to be a treasure trove of deals, especially the candy/​chocolate section. Tons of imported stuff you’ve never heard of and that probably should cost a lot more.
Just one thing here, always check expiry dates, especially the stuff that’s super discounted in front or on the endcaps. It’s usually on super sale because it’s already expired by a few days. For some things (like Slim Jims) I doubt it matters much but I wouldn’t play around with expired protein bars or frozen fish.

Saved $ 20!

This store should be avoided if you only want one or two things. Every time I have walked in with the intension of just grabbing one item I walk out with a buggy full of things I would never have purchased anywhere else but for the fact that they were so cheap or unusual. I love finding items that are new but didn’t make it in the major stores like sauces, dressings, spices, drinks, cookies or mixes. I avoid the fruits and veggies as I prefer trader joes, but band aids, ice cream and frozen meals are great for the price. In fact, when I am having friends over, the Grocery Outlet is the first place I head for a wide range of different cheeses and crackers. I’m always surprised at the name brands they have stocked, but if you see something you like, grab all of them, because it’s likely they will never get the item again. The staff is friendly and the owner, Dave, is always giving back to the community.
I only stop in once in awhile, but it’s always worth it.

This store, like all Grocery Outlets, is a bit on the sketchy side. But, its also the only place you can find numerous off brand and weird products. Not to mention name brand stuff at or near the end of its useful life. I guess its a good place if you’re on a budget or a true bargain hunter, but its just a bit too much for me. Still I have to give them three stars, I mean I knew what I was going to get when I went in and it was exactly that.

I love this place. It’s a little dirty. It has a mild feeling of depression. Sometimes a snotty part of me feels like I don’t belong. Many prices for name brand items are similar, but sometimes there’s a diamond in the rough, in particular I’ve found Triscuits here were super cheap, like 1.69 for a box or it was 4.99 for a 2+ pound box with 4 bags in it last week.
I also really like their strange wines (many of which you will have never heard) that say they’re between 25 and 65 percent off. I’ve tried some and been quite happy. I’ve gotten the 3.99 Nicaraguan beer Tona and loved it.
There are often gourmet items for way cheap, like omega-​3 chocolate milk half gallons for 1.50 or spicy taquitos, ½ pound for 1.50.
I’ve gotten Power Bars, 3 for 1.50 too.
If you search, you’ll find an interesting deal for a item you never new existed, or in a flavor you never existed and that you’ll probably never find again.
It’s a store for treasure hunters.
They’re all franchises too. They have regular items, but they also get many discontinued or overstock items. It makes for the most adventurous shopping experience you’ll likely find in this country.
The staff is generally friendly, but they way they act I suspect they’re underpaid. They just seem a little unhappy about the whole thing.
In particular, you’ll find great deals on beverages, more so on non-​alcoholic ones, but there sure are some wines that seem interesting for 3 – 8 dollars.