Albertsons

The new store manager, was fresh in this store not even a week and he sure did come to my rescue! I had placed a deli order online for my daughters first birthday party, well when I went in for pick up it was not prepared or ready and I had a melt down, complete meltdown, it was already raining on the day of and it was an out door party, I was running late doing all last min errands, so when the clerk said, «Umm no we don’t have it», I lost my shit! He came to the rescue, fast and made the entire situation that could of gotten a ton worse, so much better and pleasant. His attitude was nothing but friendly and calm, he just genuinely wanted to help and was concerned (something that you don’t find a lot these days). He rectified the wrong of the manager who had just left the store earlier that week. It is the managers duties to review all incoming online orders and make sure the different departments execute whatever it may be by the deadline. He explained the process to me and was really a great guy about it all. It helped calm by sudden anxiety panic down. I than received my order and at a discounted price! So we we’re stoked on that! I would definitely use the deli again for placing large catering orders, I would just also make sure to call ahead of time so a snafu as such wont happen once again! If I could remember his name I would write it in this review! So Mr. Manager thank you for going above and beyond and saving the birthday day!

Planned movie night and got a pirated copy of the movie. WTH redbox! You can’t afford genuine copies of movies? See pics.

Expensive and rarely have the things I want. They get my business because they’re close and sometimes that wins. Buying alcohol here is a waste because this is the item they overcharge on the most. I’ve always had good service though. They are always friendly and helpful.

This Albertsons sucks. They been charging $ 17.99 for grapefruit sculpin and 7 – 11’s regular price is $ 14.99. 7 – 11 is always more expensive so they are ripping off the public. I will never shop from these crooks again.

I had the worse experience at Albertson’s in Winter Garden yesterday night. Had to make a last minute errand for some groceries and while I was in the line, the cashier named *.*. was very rude. Holding my item in his hand and chatting with his colleagues and that went on with items that he held. Just chatting, laughing and taking his time to swipe my items. I was too timid to say anything or cause a scene because I’m just the type to breakdown and cry in a confrontation. So I just stood there and let it all happen. Then, *.* hands me a CLOSED sign and says «Put this over there.» in a stern tone. No ‘Please’, no ‘Thank you’. So I stood there for about 5 seconds looking at the CLOSED sign and then I took it and placed it down behind my stuff. The «Bagger» who caught that, stared at him and said ‘Nice.’ sarcastically without trying to make a scene. I swiped my card and went to get my bags. The «bagger» was extra nice and asked if I wanted any help softly. I said «No thank you» and left the store. — SO! After I got home, I just realised that I had to say something because I truly felt that that was very rude and it all just hit me! So! I called Albertson’s in Winter Garden (The one with U.S. bank) and asked to speak with the manager. His name was J — s. I told J — s about what happened and in the middle of me talking, he laughed. Then I said «Are you laughing at me?», he said «Oh yea, there are people over here laughing… wait so, what is this about again?» — So! I said, «never mind.» And I said «Thank you for your time anyways.» and hung up. #MindBlown

I’ve often heard that Albertson’s was overpriced but never really realized it until a week ago. My wife and I started doing a majority of our grocery shopping at Target over a year and a half ago. This past week we went to Albertson’s because we got a coupon in the mail. Generally our budget is $ 80. Our coupon was for $ 20 off a $ 75 purchase so we figured we could spend $ 80 and in reality get $ 100 worth of groceries. After stocking our cart with groceries that we later priced at Target for $ 105 we added everything up and our total would have been over $ 211. We had to put back every non-​essential item in our cart to get back around $ 120. We ended up spending $ 120 which would not be so bad, but we we later priced those items at Target we discovered that we would have spent about $ 56 on those items (many were the same brand and not even store brands).
The atmosphere is also much more stressful. At every turn and on nearly every isle were had people standing behind us looking frustrated within seconds of beginning to look at an item. While this is not the store’s issue the atmosphere is stressful. The checkout guy was fast and obviously knows his stuff, and the other employees we dealt with seemed okay which is why I gave this store an extra star. I simply can’t say that the prices here are even somewhat reasonable though. Many items here are .50 to .75 cents more for the exact same brand that you can buy at Target. That includes many items that are only $ 3 or so to begin with that means these items are somewhere in the range of 17−25% higher in price. We hadn’t been here since we moved from Lakeside to El Cajon and unfortunately won’t be back again.
Too stressful
Too expensive
Too crowded

They still have consistently higher prices than just about anywhere else.

I can’t believe all the bad reviews on this place, but I noticed they’re all pretty old. I’ve been shopping here for the last few months, and been impressed. The people working here are always really nice and helpful. One of the few grocery stores in the world, it seems like, where if they see the lines are long, they open more lanes! Store seems pretty clean, and they have a pretty large selection of food, as well as beer and wine. The deli and bakery are pretty good, and there are plenty of decently priced sweets and breads to buy. Hm, what else? They don’t require you to use the card anymore, so you get the sale prices regardless. Lots of good deals all the time. I buy basic stuff like chicken, eggs, milk, dry beans, and produce — I can’t speak for the price or selection of packaged stuff like Pop Tarts or whatnot. Actually, some of the prices, for dry beans for example, are even competitive with the commissary… but much closer to home if you live in Lakeside.
I’m not sure how much gluten-​free, organic, etc. types of foods they have, but I do know that they always have tofu. They also have a bit of a selection of pre-​packaged kosher foods, and Asian and other ethnic foods. Produce always seems to be in good shape. This store is the best in Lakeside, for sure. I can’t think of a complaint, that’s why I’m giving five stars.

Stay away. First they are over priced, second there customer service is awful and they are no longer part of Albertson and do not take Albertsons reward cards!

Worse Albertsons I have ever been to. I went at 7pm and the bakery food seemed like it was over a day old.

Monday chicken meal deal!!! last night was our first time having this, I will be going back every Monday!!! We have enough for 2 nights for $ 8, cant go wrong there, plus the chicken that was fried was so tasty!!!

This Albertson’s is only my go too place in the morning if I forget something for lunch or candy for the office. I came here on a Saturday afternoon and I have never encounter so many horrible and rude people. This place was filthy and a horrible selection in the produce department. I should have gone to the one off of Main and Broadway. I guess I am spoiled & use to the Main St location.

NO! JUST NO!!!
I will only go here if i am in DIRE need of something, and even then I would rather drive to the Vons in Santee or El Cajon. Anywhere but here.
If you like being overcharged I would suggest going here but hey if you like to throw money around throw it my way! I feel that because this is the one prominent grocery store in the area they feel that it is ok to jack up prices.
At first, I thought it was all in my head. No, Albertson’s wouldn’t do me dirty like that! Food prices must just be rising. THEN, I went to go buy my bottle of Yellowtail wine, which at most should be $ 5 or $ 6 and it was almost $ 9!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME! I reluctently finished grabbing the stuff that i needed, minus the ridiculously expensive bottle of what is supposed to be cheap wine, and checked out. My end total was ridiculous. Would have saved at least $ 20 if not more by going to a different store!
Like I said… if you feel the need to give away money, give it to me! I’m a good person, work hard, and go to school. A girl needs a nice purse every now and then LOL

I just moved to Lakeside and was getting the requisite supplies to move into a new place at Albertsons. While I was in line I noticed I needed a card to get their special deals and mentioned it to the cashier and she and the bagger immediately pulled one for me, helped me fill it out and I was good to go. The staff is stellar.

friendly staff, clean store

Damn this place is expensive and we had the slowest bagger ever

Its very clean and large. It replaced Luckys a long time ago. Staff is nice and store is well stocked.
They have the Albertsons card now, for sure with out it they are insanely expensive. With it its moderate.
I would definitely be thrifty shopping here.
Liquor selection is decent, quality of produce is excellent and the meat and dairy is always fresh.
You receive quality… just at a high price