BJ’s Optical

BJ’s Wholesale Club in Middle Village has the worst employees. Majority of the latino’s don’t work and are extremely disrespectful and rude if you don’t speak spanish. The manager who is Latino does absolutely nothing but stand there laugh and text all day. Management needs to offer diversity courses to all employees. Discrimination and harassment is illegal. If this location isn’t in compliance soon, more than likely there will be several lawsuits.

This is BY FAR the absolute WORST BJ’s in the entire chain, as far as I can tell. The level of rudeness of the staff is matched only by their incompetence. I used to work in this mall, so my colleagues & I would run inf or milk, etc. Now that I don’t, I go elsewhere. I live 5 minutes away & attend Weight Watchers meetings in this mall & STILL won’t go to this BJs. I have been out-​of-​state for a few years, so I forgot how bad it was. They reminded me a couple of weeks ago.
An example of staff behavior: I was standing online and there were THREE staff members standing there, having a very detailed discussion about after-​work plans each had. The man, Andrew S, running the register felt the need to frequently stop his work to gesture while he chatted. Neither of his colleagues, Rosa or Eylin, said, «Hey, Andrew, let’s wait until you’re done.»
Here’s the best part. Eylin was relieving Andrew, so SHE was actually the person who rang up my purchase. Luckily for me, she knows what a stink-​eye looks like & was actually quite efficient when she got on the register. By then, though, it was too late. I was annoyed & had taken down everyone’s names.
Save yourself. Go to another BJ’s.

Great place to shop! I wish cashiers where faster and avoid going during the weekend. Craziness

The absolutely worst place imaginable to get tires. I ordered tires for my Porsche Cayenne S. Each tire costs $ 347.59, they told me they only had 1 model to choose from, and it would take 3 – 7 business days to order. Finally, I go back after 1 week, and they lost my original invoice and told me to fill out another. I went at 9 o’clock, only two customers ahead of me, all 3 of us stood in line but no one at the desk for 15 minutes. Then 1 worker shows up at 9:30, 2^nd strolls in at 10:15, 3^rd comes in at 11:10. By 11:30, they have service only 1 customer. I waited 2.5 hours then I left. Total incompetence and «screw you» attitude. They tell customers who come in that there is a 4 hour wait. Tire change takes 10 minutes in most tire specialty stores. This place takes over 2.5 hours just in wait time. BJ should close this place down. It’s bad for their reputation. I am going to get a refund and go to SEARS AUTO. No hassles there. WILL NEVER GO BACK TO BJ TIRES EVER AGAIN. THEY ARE A JOKE AND A WASTE OF TIME.

This location is ok. I went on a Tuesday around 8pm & it was almost empty. The lines were fast, but the warehouse is one of the smaller BJ’s I’ve been to. The location of the warehouse is kind of ghetto but the prices were slightly cheaper than my local warehouse.

Mehh, it’s your typical BJ’s. Huge warehouse with tons of bulk items that I buy and then struggle with where to store them in the apt. Lol
BJ’s is located in Metro Mall on the first floor. Make sure to grab a cart either in the parking lot or right before you walk into the mall; you won’t find any in the store itself.
I would also suggest going earlier in the day to avoid the insanely long lines. Oh! And don’t forget the coupons they send you.

Read below to see what kind of products/​food they have, BUT, not sure I would extend my membership after this year, because it feels kind of ghetto. The workers aren’t outright rude, but they obviously don’t care, and that’s a turn off. My cashier was friendly, and the people checking you in and out of the store did offer a smile or a nod of acknowledgment. Hey, we don’t have to talk and be lifelong friends, but a small smile goes a long way for the shopping experience.
–Workers are going down the aisles pulling the cargo or whatever, and their conversations are so loud, it’s to the point of yelling. Kind of startling.
–Teens hang outside and solicit you to «help you with your groceries» so they can get money out of you for their «act of kindness»
–As I was paying for my stuff, the cashier who I assumed was going to replace my current one starts having a personal conversation, and he leans on my cart and then on my groceries! Umm, seriously?! It’s an arm rest now. It’s not a huge deal but kind of weird and awkward. I’ve never seen staff do that! Talking with your friends and gossiping about other workers in front of customers is one thing, but uhh, hello… I have to get going so take your freaking arm off my stuff.
–Maneuvering my cart towards the exit, a worker pushes off one of the pillars, directly in my way. I stop short so as to not hit her and she looks at me blankly, not even offering an apologetic smile or saying anything. Like she’s high or on drugs. Wtf?!
–Workers are stupid with their intercom system: I heard a 10 – 15 second personal/​private conversation broadcast throughout the entire store.
Large FREE parking lot
In the same building/​shopping area as a Burger King, and other clothing/​furniture stores
Optical area:
The optometrist is a super sweet, nice woman! She called my husband «sweetie» as if we were young kids, and there was a kind maternal vibe. In the optical area, there is one Hispanic guy who is so rude, he wears a white lab coat even though he’s not a doctor. And he doesn’t smile or make conversation at all. Always the same grumpy look on his face. Even when a girl came in to get her glasses, she goes «Oh, I spoke with you on the phone» and proceeds to be very cheerful and friendly, but he doesn’t even acknowledge her, and just hands her the glasses to try on without responding. My husband was checking out frames and standing around because the other guy at the counter told us to wait while he checked for available eye appointments. And the Hispanic guy rustles around him, adjusting the frames, and looks at us as if we are in the way. Dude, you don’t own the place or business, and you’re not even a doctor so take off that stupid lab coat. You’re not fooling anyone with that. Even the optometrist herself wore normal clothes sans the lab coat.
***Not everything will be cheaper and you won’t always have a big savings, but it is convenient to buy a lot at one time in case you can’t shop every single week and/​or have a big family.
Dairy — Chobani (variety cup packs and large tubs), Dannon, Fage cups, Activia, Kefir, smoothies for kids, and Wellsley Farm 32 oz tubs. The coupon booklet said they had organic and regular plain nonfat versions, but I only saw the regular.
Organic milk — fat free, whole milk, 1%, 2%
Unsweetened vanilla almond milk (marginally cheaper than the markets have it on sale)
Organic dozen eggs
Produce — I was impressed with their Organic selection of spinach, kale, baby lettuce, (16 oz. for $ 4.99) arugala, celery, 5lb. carrots, raspberries
Avocados were pricey at 4 for $ 5.99 (could definitely get them cheaper at a local market, because Stop and Shop usually has them for $ 1 each).
Frozen organic — broccoli crowns, red roasted potatoes, corn, mixed medley, cherries, mixed tropical fruit.
Only Wild blueberries, but not organic
Fresh salsa
Packaged ravioli
Desserts/​Bakery–
Delicious looking cakes, cheesecakes, cupcakes, chocolate muffins, croissants
They have King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls (perfect for slider night!)
Meat–
A deli to order from, and people were waiting on line for the rotisserie chickens
Have organic chicken breasts and thighs, but it looked messily packaged, and also WAY too expensive.
Ground turkey, chicken, pork, and bison meat
Boneless chicken breasts are reasonable here, over $ 2.50 per lb, so if you wait for a sale at Stop and Shop, it will also be cheaper elsewhere (usually $ 1.99 lb or less).
Applegate all beef hot dogs, among Nathan’s, Hebrew National. A big selection of hot dogs.
Frozen salmon and other fishes
Frozen prepared chicken wings, patties, etc
Products–
A big variety of Dove soaps
Roc wrinkle, eye, and night cream
Olay face creams
Aveeno lotions/​products
Crest toothpaste, Sensodyne
Thick rolls of Charmin toilet paper, among other brands, and Bounty.
Brita filter replacements

Ghetto ppl are rude & not that organize lines are always long no matter what day or time

Love coming to BJ’s! It’s a great place to buy all sorts of items by the bulk! All things from home to garden to bathroom to kitchen, BJ’s has it all. The prices are beyond great considering you get such a large quantity for a fraction of the price it’d be if you bought each item separately. They sell TV’s, hammocks, diamonds, mattresses, clothes and almost anything else you could think of! The quality of the items are impeccable and if you are ever dissatisfied with anything, they will take it back no questions asked. Get your BJ’s club card today and start buying in bulk!

Updating this review a week later. Went back to bjs explained to customer service that cake was backward and showed her the pictures She immediately spoke to manger and came back with a $ 15.00 refund. Please that customer satisfaction still holds true at some places.

I go at least once a month. my friend and I usually go early in the morning when its less crowded. Who doesn’t like to buy in bulk lol… I love it.

Decent wholesale club. I always find what I need. They usually have some great deals. You have to be careful though, some bulk items are really not saving you any money.
One huge downside is that this place is beyond ghetto. Like legit straight of Rikers Island ghetto. Workers could give a care in the world about you, except for the lady at the front door who checks membership cards. She is always nice.

You know those kids that go to wholesale clubs with their parents just to run to the candy aisle, open all their favorite boxed and stuff their pockets. yeah well, that was me at my younger days. Ive been coming here for over 15 years with my parent that when a customer asks a employee for directions, I answer before they get a chance to think. I love this huge location because Im comfortable with the layout. Its clean, organized and stacked with large quantity goodness. I still prefer Bjs over Costco, even after Costco just opened 3 blocks away from me. I rather the drive, free parking and the shorter lines now that everyone ran to Costco. This place has its ups and downs, but the regular staff is very polite and friendly. I sometimes come here just for the Milk or Protein Powder (Yes its Cheaper here too) and end up leaving with over $ 300 in purchases… Every Time! Oh, and bring some coupons with you. Search and print some before you come. Something a wise mother once taught me

Place is huge. full of brand name items for reasonably priced prices! Inside it is confusing and troubling to navigate your way around. Gets crowded easily even during weekday mornings so be prepared to stay for a while.

So I’m a member of BJ’s on Metropolitan Avenue the store you have to constantly be on top of the dates are all the expired food frequently purchase large amounts of food in this place and from soda two salads. cheeses I’m always getting home and finding stuff that was going to expire the next day or already expired ! Not cool they got big rats also running around. Yet I don’t find any product with Holes in them!
But I see them. And don’t try to call them to ask a question about your membership they never pick up the phone. They also never send me My monthly coupon book bJ’s prices are good the workers are nice. And polite.

Its not my favorite location but its the closest to me so that’s why I come here. I don’t like how rude the employees are. There is no cellphone service at all at this place and the lines to pay are always super long even during the week however They do carry a lot of products.

The few times I went shopping at BJ’s, I arrived early enough so when the gates opened I was one of the first to enter. The moments leading up to the stores start of business is rather comical as shoppers young and old, jockey for position with their SUV sized shopping carts and that odd sled looking device used to transport extra large hauls.
Why is it that the first few items on display when you enter the 747 hanger sized shopping club, the biggest, most expensive and obnoxious items in the store? A 60+ inch 3D television, on sale for a mere $ 3000 approximately. Why do we need more large screen, highly technical TV’s? We as Americans have TV’s all over the place. I wonder if someone in a far away land sits and wonders to him/​her self «you know, the problem with America is they just do not have enough TV’s.» It just strikes me as odd.
Moving forward into the belly of the beast and hoisting large sized containers of cleaning products (FYI-​they stopped selling swiffer refills and only sell a Mr. Clean version which entails the purchase of the Mr. Clean rod, bracket and holder) cereal, vegetables dairy, batteries, light bulbs – you get the idea. (While we are on the subject of hoaxes and ripoffs, the 700 hour spiral light bulb does not get close to that amount of illuminated time).
When it comes time for checkout, the lines move at a pace better than other super, mega marts but unless you are purchasing for the US Army, your savings is really not all that note worthy. Couponing at smaller local stores is just as economically viable and your not tied into 25Lbs of jasmine rice, which is exactly what I have done. Anybody want some rice?

Come early on a weekend with a list!
Otherwise you will fill your cart with everything because when you are at BJs you feel that you need a case of black beans… and really, no one ever needs that many black beans. Its got just about anything you need.
I come primarily for bulk frozen chicken and shrimp. If you are hosting a party they carry convenient frozen trays of appetizers and snacks.
Towards the end of they day, or more like towards noon, this place is PACKED. If you dont mind it then go whenever you like. But that 36 pack of Scott toilet paper isnt going to buy itself. Keep your eyes out for the samples… but beware– thats another trick to get you to buy something you didnt intend to buy!

I don’t hate this BJ’s as much as I use to. I really like their large parking lot and the lines are really short in weekdays. This place use to be really crowded when the economy was better. I come here at least once a week to restock on water tanks. The thing I like about BJ’s is that you can use your credit card for your purchase. At Costco’s, you can only use debit or American Express only. There is one big flaw about this BJ’s. They don’t sell those 5 dollar whole rotisserie chickens and buffalo wings.
The area around BJ’s is pretty ghetto. It’s catered to people who live in Middle Village, Maspeth, Ridgewood, Glendale. Christ the King High School is right next to Metro Mall. Those kids might look smart and polite in their uniforms but they’re animals!

Oh, God I absolutely HATE the pedestrian unfriendliness of this BJ’s. It’s located in a near-​dead zone with respect to transit & doesn’t even have a safe pedestrian pathway to get there. And would it have killed the developers to make this BJ’s accessible from the inside of this shopping complex?
This particular location is also typical of most locations I see in my neighborhood: crowded, messy, bad selection and you have to hunt in order to find something that’s not beaten up. The cashier was friendly but the person at the door when I walked in looked like she hated being there. Lines are long but the store layout is the real problem since it’s not very similar to the average BJ’s.
Seriously? If you can drive to the suburbs, you’re better off doing that than risking your life walking a mammoth parking lot with a big pack of toilet paper.