Fry’s

Recently I went to this Fry’s to get some groceries and also I had a custom order for meat. I wanted ground chuck ⁸⁰⁄₂₀ with a coarse grind. This is such a nice Fry’s, I figured they would have no problem complying with such a request. I went to the butcher counter and asked for the above. Three times the «butcher» clearly ignored my request for a coarse grind. When he offered me the ground chuck that was in the display case, I asked him FOR A FOURTH GODDAMN TIME, «is that a coarse grind, I want a coarse grind.» He said he had to go in back and ask. He came out shortly and said, «that’s the way it came in.» OK, you don’t have any flipping idea what I am talking about and you don’t care enough to ask me why I am asking for a coarse grind. You’re just doing your job. I got it. Thanks. Why would I go here instead of Bashas’?

Beware of that snobbish angry old woman at bagging area trying to put heavy items on the eggs.
Quit! If you hate your job, nobody wants to see your face.

This Fry’s has all the superficial bells and whistles (size, covered parking, sushi, wine…), but lacks heart and follow through. My spouse actually drives out of her way to the basic Fry’s at Thunderbird and 40^th Street just to avoid this Fry’s clutter and higher priced selections. Nearby (smaller) Trader Joes and Albertson’s are also preferable in our view. We would also rather support local shops and restaurants for our specialty/​gourmet food needs.
So what motivated this review? A cake. A stale cake. A stale birthday cake. A stale birthday cake that was cute, but much more expensive than comparable cakes at Costco or Albertson’s or Walmart. Yes, Walmart, the discount purveyor of soft and moist cakes, unlike those sold at Fry’s. Thank you Fry’s for nearly ruining our party. Thankfully our guests were great. Chill. Of course that’s why they were invited. Still, the kindest thing said about the cake was, «It wasn’t so bad.» But it was. How can this happen? The cake was picked up an hour before the party. Baked fresh, then frozen, then thawed, then frozen… I suppose. Stand alone, the bakery deserves a negative star rating. No more Fry’s baked goods for us.
FYI, the birthday party was nearly three weeks ago. I hate Unilocal reviews written in anger over a single incident, so I waited a bit to write this one. You should have seen the first draft of this review :) The final draft was written, however, with years of experience at this store and its predecessors in mind. Thus, two stars rather than one.

This store is great and fun to shop at because of all the amazing things they sell and have all under one roof.

This grocery store is such a mind blow! with a wine and beer bar, amazing deli, in house Starbucks, fresh sushi, tapenade/​olive bar, amazingly fresh produce, a knowledgable and helpful florist, coin star, Redbox, covered parking, juice bar, caramel apple stand, book section, huge card section, latin section, kosher foods, valet parking, lounge area complete with leather couches and flat screen tv’s, cooking classes, a divine cheese selection, a beautiful bakery with mouth watering displays, a diverse wine and liquor selection. If you don’t fall in love with this grocery store… clearly there is no pleasing you!

I love this Fry’s location, it actually makes going to the grocery store fun. This store has it all, covered parking, friendly & helpful employees, and clean facilities. There’s even a bar in the middle if you get thirsty.
Five Stars.

I call this place the Narnia Fry’s. It’s so diverse and expansive, it’s a bit like the old C.S. Lewis setting. There is a cooking school, a restaurant, a bookstore area, a jewelry store… you name it. Boringly enough, I typically swing by for the delicious salad bar. It’s a bit pricey, but so good. The sushi bar is a good pick, too. The produce section is to die for, and the booze goes on forever.

This store was really really good before and after the remodeling. Before it was just a nice basic grocery store, after it was a really special place. Since Mr. Flora died it is neither… It is a simply VERY ordinary store pretending to be special.

I love this store. Your experience starts out great with covered parking. The produce department is huge. They have a variety of speciality counters where you can order pizzas, smoothies, pizza, etc. The bakery is fantastic but don’t miss the caramel apple kiosk while drooling over various chocolate dipped items. They have also a cooking school and a wine and cheese bar. Don’t forget Starbucks!
All this with the great selection, service, and prices that Frys is known for. It’s a little out of the way for me but it is worth it!

This Fry’s has everything! But if you are on a budget, keep in mind it is the «fancy Fry’s” — beware of marked-​up prices! I always use a phone barcode scanner app when shopping at this store, just to make sure I’m not getting overcharged on the basics of milk, bread, etc. They have a huge selection of foods that you can’t get in a regular Fry’s, along with household items, a sushi station, wine bar, etc.

I absolutely love to come here and visit the sushi bar and Starbucks. Nothing better than having some refreshing sushi with a nice black iced tea. There is a little cozy sitting area next to Starbucks, love it.

Are you kidding me with this place?! I have been to many a Fry’s and time and time again I have never wanted to go back because of the ghetto sensibility. But today I decided to drive completely out of my way to try the «fancy Fry’s» and boy was this a mistake!
This Fry’s is very pretty with a lot of covered parking! The staff is also very nice and helpful but WTF is up with the prices and the quality? We all know that for the most part, Fry’s tends to be a cheaper option for shoppers and with the exception of this store, Fry’s can be very competitive. I was astounded by how expensive this place was and I was really surprised by the low quality of produce compared to the redick high prices!
Check this out… Tazo Hibiscus Iced Tea retailed for $ 8.99 when it normally retails for $ 4.37-$ 5.00 depending on where you shop! A box of Kraft Mac and Cheese was $ 1.75…are you kidding with this? I thought that K Mac n Cheese was an inexpensive staple of the Fry’s shopper?!
The thing that I noticed at this location was a refreshing lack of the ghetto but only to be replaced by hundreds of senior citizens, which is an improvement for sure but when I inquired about this population I was told that the majority of them were bused/​shuttled in from retirement communities. I bring this up because I can’t help but think that perhaps this population is being exploited, hence the lame pricing. But I’m also aware that I am in PV, either way I was not expecting to pay such high prices.
I should have stayed with Sprouts and Safeway!

I’m tempted to give this location 4 stars, but it has everything you could EVER want! Between the smoothie bar, the sushi station, the jeweler and the chocolatier, how do you know where to go first?! This place is a mad house on Fridays and Saturdays, so if it is your first time coming here, I don’t recommend it. But if you are in the market for a $ 900 bottle of wine AND you need patio furniture, a new dog collar and a loaf of white bread, this is your one-​stop shop!

Still a great store, but the wrap was horrible on the second visit. The rice was overcooked and did not contain any cilantro. The chicken tasted like it came from a can and then was boiled in dirty water. They had no carmelized onions either and it ended up being a tasteless lunch experience. At least it was only 6 bucks.

My husband and I asked the Fry’s Bakery to make our gender reveal cake. They were extremely professional and made an amazing cake for us! We absolutely loved it! It was also very professional. It was much less expensive than a stand-​alone bakery and the cake looked and tasted amazing.
We decided not to find out the gender beforehand and the team at Fry’s was very careful about not revealing the gender to us, which we greatly appreciated. When we cut into the cake, it was very obvious what the gender was and there was no way to tell from the outside even when we asked them to use frosting instead of fondant.

I was in the Fry’s Marketplace at Chandler Heights and Higley Rd. in Gilbert AZ, this morning and while checking out I asked about the military discount which was given on the first Wednesday of the month.
The manager told me that only senior citizens are eligible for that discount.
Let me get this straight… You will give a discount to anyone that is lucky enough to get old, but you will not honor the 1% of us that were willing to write a check with our lives if necessary so that a business like yours could even exist.
SHAME ON YOU FOR TREATING OUR MILITARY SO POORLY!!!
Rick Perini USCG Retired,

I love Fancy Fry’s!
Their floral section is unbelievable, they always have an amazing selection of both mixed bouquets, potted flowers and single flower arrangements are gorgeous!
I also appreciate the additional amenities they have — the wine cellar, sushi bar, smoothie bar, expanded cheese selection, etc. These keep me coming back!

I call this place «Fancy Fry’s» because it is a step above all other grocery stores. The only reason I lowered the rating is that they have free wi-​fi that seldom works. When you report it, one of the managers made it clear that it was free and they don’t have to fix it. I used to spend a lot of time there as I was tutoring, but stopped going when they couldn’t keep the Internet running. I highly doubt they built such a beautiful area because they don’t want people to frequent the food court area. They need to get their internet up to speed and make sure that employees know what to do when it goes down. Most of the employees are terrific.

One of the best grocery shopping experiences if you have the time! The store is very big and the options are overwhelming, in a good way. I like to call this Fry’s the «Fancy Fry’s» because it has everything from sushi made on the spot to endless selections of wine, beer, and alcohol.
They also have an incredible bakery that makes custom cakes and homemade tortillas! Not to mention delicious pretzel bread rolls that I grabbed on my venture in there last time.
The butcher has fine cuts and a plethora of seafood, more than your average Fry’s. I could go on and on about the different selections but you should pop in there and check it out for yourself.
Don’t forget to look at their home section!
Last time I was there I was astounded by the variety of mushrooms they have… I love me some mushrooms and they had so many types! One of their produce guys, I wish I had caught his name, was very helpful and talked to me about some of the stuff they get during certain seasons and I am so excited to go back and find myself some Lobster Mushrooms.

A grocery store. I’m writing about a grocery store. Really? Yes, really.
What IS this place? So bizarre. It’s like the Epcot of Fry’s. You walk in and there is a lounge. (see pics) Big ol’ leather lounge chairs, tvs. WTH?
I was brought there by a friend who frequently hangs out at the wine bar there. I make fun of her a lot because of this, but I am a good sport so I joined her. Lo and behold there IS a cute wine bar there. You can get glasses of wine ranging from $ 4 to $ 7. They also have a variety of beer on tap, cheese plates, and pasta, as well.
When I lived in Raleigh there was a French restaurant that had the most amazing white burgundy I’ve ever had. Except you couldn’t buy that anywhere because the restaurant monopolized it. Fry’s had it!
Would I schlep out here just to shop? No. If I lived closer I wold for sure shop here. It’s HUGE and FANCY. You could park your car in a car wash area and it would be cleaned while you shop! But if you are in the area, go to this Fry’s. It’s amazing!