Fred Meyer One Stop Shopping

This is a very large grocery store. Like a super Target. They give you free fruits to eat while shopping in the store. I’ve seen it at a few joints now so it may be standard in Washington. We don’t have this back in Texas.

Twice in a row I got their fresh sushi and «Boom»! I love that wasabi bomb. Don’t get the sushi from Albertsons…

The Starbucks has a lot to be desired. If you just want coffee you should be ok but you want a latte well not ok. The machine is broke or the lids don’t fit or something is wrong not good Howard.

I’ve been a loyal Fred Meyer customer since I was still living at home. My loyalty continued at the Port Orchard location since I moved to the area 12 years ago.
I’ve had years of exemplary customer service in all sections of the store. When my son was put on an Rx formula the grocery manager ordered the 26 quart bottles I needed every month. I only had to call him and my formula would be waiting for me within 48 hours. This went on for a year without ever having a single hiccup or miscommunication. I find it very astonishing, in an age where customer service is usually very lacking, that this custom order was never screwed up!
There’s a sweet blonde girl who works in the pharmacy. She is so very genuine and excels at her job. To call her kind is an understatement, she’s always prepared to do her job 100%. This employee actually influenced my poor mood one day for the better!
Then there are the checkers I really I’ve gotten to know: Wheeler you’re always kind and funny, Jamie you’re so nice and efficient. They are more, many more!
Another example of the consistency of their excellent employees happened just this afternoon. I was in the produce section and one lady who was stocking onions noticed me with my 3 year old and baby. She let me know about the free fruit basket available for the kids! Then she showed me where it was. My son enjoyed a huge, juicy apple while we shopped. It kept him occupied and happy, making my shopping trip that much better. Thank you! Thank you, thank you!
Then there’s specifically the huge «naturals» section with the bulk organic pantry staples, natural/​alternative/​nontoxic cleaning and personal care, snacks, frozen foods, cosmetics… and on and on.
The produce is consistent as is the fresh meat.
I truly love this store and those who work their butts off to make me happy. Here’s to another 12 years of loyalty Fred Meyer — you’ve earned it!

What can I say… the review left by Roxy was so ridiculously unfair that I feel compelled to post the opposite. I live here in Port Orchard (not Elk Grove like the troll named Roxy). I shop at this store very frequently and am a regular customer at the Starbucks in this Fred Meyer. Every time I frequent this location, daytime, nighttime, weekday, or weekend; I have been to this Starbucks and the folks that work here are some of the most professional and friendly Fred Meyer associates I’ve had the pleasure to experience. Doesn’t matter the day or time; the wonderful people that work at this Starbucks are CONSTANTLY doing work. Doesn’t matter whether the customer that comes up to the counter is sweet as candy or rude and bitter; these people GO OUT OF THEIR WAY to make their customer experience a 10. It’s true, they desperately need a second machine to help alleviate some of the longer wait times one can experience on a busy day. They have no control over that and when their ONLY machine malfunctions to the point that they cannot, in good conscience, serve a subpar Starbucks experience; there should be some understanding on a customers part because I KNOW that if they could go out tomorrow and get that second machine; they would. And again, THEY GO ABOVE AND BEYOND to ensure the customer leaves happy and satisfied. It’s too bad Roxy felt the need to post her negative experience on here with zero regard for the fantastic people that have always made mine and hundreds of other people’s Fred Meyer Starbucks experiences phenomenal.
And if anyone with the power to get them that second machine and a hotbox too (breakfast sandwiches and paninis… yum); this frequently satisfied customer would wholeheartedly appreciate the effort and would «highly likely» recommend this location to friends and family!

This review is NOT about Fred Myers it is about the Starbucks inside of the business. This Starbucks is by far the worst Starbucks I’ve ever been to, what is up with all the girls working on one shift? I think I saw 5 standing behind the counter gossiping and laughing loudly and why are they all so rude?! I believe they earn tips as well, I think if they actually cared they would try to be a bit nicer so they could earn that tip. But they have lost that privilege from me more than once.
The first time I stopped by to grab a drink one girl yelled at me, telling me that their machine was down for a cleaning and wouldn’t be able to make me a drink for 10 minutes… Okay that’s fine I can wait but you don’t need to be so rude about it. And if you would have been nice and asked what I wanted you would have learned that I wanted an iced green tea late, no need to steam milk sweetie. And if your going to clean your machine shouldn’t you do that in the morning before you start or hey how about at the end of the night, instead of cleaning it mid afternoon when a lot of people are out. But that’s just my opinion.
Another time I was in Fred Myers I thought I’d give Starbucks another try because I really wanted a coffee and didn’t feel like driving to another Starbucks, and as soon I got to the counter the girl working said that their steam wand was broken and couldn’t steam milk right now… Hmm really?!? Or do you NOT want to make coffee and gossip instead? This isn’t a sleepover where you just play and fool around, this is your job get to work!
After my multiple horrible experiences I will no longer support this Starbucks inside of Fred Myers. I will drive somewhere else where I can receive great coffee and exceptional customer service.

The selection of food is amazing. The olive /​antipasto bar is the BEST! A little bit pricy, but that’s what you will expect for good food — especially foods that have been imported from Europe. The deli selection is extensive, as well as all other departments.
You will never have to wait in line, more than a minute or two at this store. Great food, excellent customer service, and an amazing selection of food — gives Fred Meyer 5 stars.

I normally don’t write reviews for grocery store bakeries, at all, but this is a must, because there are some serious problems here.
1. Idk who in the hell places the labels/​prices/​stickers on all of the baked goods but they need to be fired. I have been in there a TON of times, and while I’m looking I see an item labeled incorrectly and I have to bring it to the counter for them to change it. For example: I went in a few weeks ago and they had these lovely looking streusel topped blueberry muffins labeled as chocolate muffins… a month or so ago I went to get some apple turnovers and they were incorrectly labeled cherry, went tonight to get a single layered cake and the price was incorrect on it. FREAKING FIX THIS PROBLEM!
2. I go in last week to get a single layer cake, and the person behind the counter couldn’t tell me if the cake I grabbed had whipped topping or buttercream. Why don’t you guys just put it on the label as well so that at least SOMEONE knows!!!
3. I go in tonight to get a single layer cake. I couldn’t find a simple buttercream white cake. I asked the woman for help, and she leads me to where the ice cream cakes are. They’re were already prepared cakes in there. There was at least 12 freaking cakes there, and she only looks at a couple and is like «ohhhhmmm… sorry…» And I’m like «there’s more cakes back there…» and she kinda looks but doesn’t bother to go get someone taller or a stepping stool (I was her some height). Then she just walks off!!! Leaving me there to get on my tippy toes and dig through all the cakes. Then I start surrounding around looking over and over and SHE STARTS PURPOSEFULLY IGNORING ME! So I left, very angrily.
4. I went a while back and got some white cupcakes with buttercream frosting and they were disgusting. Why? Because for some reason the bakery requires colored frosting to be spray painting with food coloring and it is absolutely gross. All that food coloring on there, is bitter. And if a manager (hopefully) reads this, please try them when you get the chance. Pretty sure you wouldn’t want to be selling something like that.

I do all my shopping and gassing up here. Affordable prices and friendly workers. I’ve only had a couple issues at this store:
In the clothing department last week, a woman asked me if I needed help and I asked her to help me pick out an outfit for a funeral. I was expecting her to go above and beyond but instead just told me that Chinese people traditionally wear white. I told her I was not Chinese, and then she went on to add that in medieval times people wore black to morn. I was really weirded out by her odd history lesson, when I had asked for her to maybe point out a couple good options for me to wear. Ended up wandering the store for an hour trying to find an outfit instead.
Another issue I have is that the counter where they duplicate keys and sell guns… every time I have gone up there, if there is a gun sale going on, they will completely ignore your presence even after you have been waiting around for 5 minutes. It would be thoughtful to maybe call in another staff member to help another paying customer! Last time that happened, I needed a key made, and someone was filling out paperwork for a gun. The man at the counter was just rambling on about some personal story about hunting and completely ignored me. I thought it was very uncharacteristic of this great store. I had to track down another store clerk and I told her I was being ignored, and she just made excuses for him. I work in retail and ignoring customers is NEVER an excusable thing. Everyone should feel welcomed and helped.

I went to put my prescription in last March 6 and they said it couldn’t order it until Monday the 9^th and it will available the following Saturday. So today is Saturday and my husband goes and picks up my medication because I’m on bed rest and he gets there and they tell him they didn’t order it the person who took my prescription the first time didn’t tell anyone about it this is the worst pharmacy I’ve ever been to I will never go back.

I like that this store is organized compared to walmart or safeway. The only issue i have is they seemed to have a device that blocks 4G network and phone signal once you enter the store. I believe majority of merchandise prices are a bit pricier than the ones I mentioned above. if you compare to do price check on your smartphone it won’t let you do it. cause it’s blocked.

I love the natural and organics section of the store, great selection of supplements. It always seems they are out of organic produce. I stopped in last week for organic cucumbers and they didn’t have any. When I inquired, they tell me they didn’t come in on the truck. Went back a week later, still no organic cucumbers. I special ordered green tea, and never heard back from them.

Hideous remodel and they are not community friendly. They have virtually nothing in stock anymore. Destroyed the natural food section, among others. Tried one more time in a pre Christmas search for team gear and there was nothing there. Why remodel and ruin the inventory. Shopped there for 20 years and have gladly switched and discovered a whole new world of expanded merchandise.

This is a good Fred Meyer. They have also done very well with handling their remodel while staying open. I just wish they would stop restocking the shelves when the store was busy. What happened to doing that kind of stuff at night?

I do as much shopping as possible at this Fred Meyer location.
Their pharmacy is outstanding — really some of the best customer service I’ve received from a pharmacy. Not only are all of their employees very helpful and friendly (esp. Jonathan); they are always willing to go the extra mile and do things outside of their job descriptions. I can say the same for the majority of the employees in the grocery & checkout sections as well.
It’s really impressive to receive consistent (and I shop here twice a week), excellent customer service from so many different employees — I’ve tried to tip several of the employees, and they refused to take it, so make a point of letting their Managers know how great of a job that employee is doing — they really deserve to be recognized, because they do so much to stand out.
I pay cash for my medications, and the prices are much cheaper than they are at Albertson’s or Safeway — and the service is so much better! Plus I accumulate crazy fuel points — and every 6 months or so I get a ~ $ 10-​$ 15 gift card in the mail.
I’m a big fan of their selection, and their health-​food section of the store — they carry some hard-​to-​find products and supplements that remind me of Whole Foods or a California equivalent.
I am not a big fan of grocery shopping, but this Fred Meyer and the employees make it very easy and painless, and I always love coming here now. Plus they carry the huge plastic bags that hold large quantities of groceries, meaning less trips to and from the car to the kitchen.
I’ve never had a bad experience here — plus the prices and discounts are great, and the pharmacy and gas station make it very convenient and easy to get everything done in one place, by smiling employees.
Good job you guys, really.
Thanks!

I am in love with my home town Fred Meyers. I miss Fred Meyer’s so much, now that I am in Seattle with all the QFC’s and Bartells.
This place has everything, starbucks, amazing fresh produce, clothing, shoes, sport equipment, gardening, seasonal items, home décor, all types of supplies, really good bulk food section, and a bad ass deli! (turkey, cranberry sandwiches are the bomb).
Oh and they have gas! and if you are a loyal customer, like me, you get 10 cents off the already cheap gas!
I love QFC and the cool little markets here in Seattle but Fred Meyers will always have a special place in my heart! GO FREDDIES

Love the variety of bulk-​bin items, and the prices. I love the dedicated Whole-​Foods-​ish isles, also. And my favorite part is being able to drive only 10 minutes for things I used to only be able to get at Central Market, like vegan mayo. Really good selection of hippie food, over all.
The variety of items in the rest of the market make it easy for me to get whatever is on my list, and I rarely ever pass on something because of it’s price. The produce department isn’t the most varied one I’ve ever seen, but they have a really decent selection and aside from the packaged salads (which invariably seem a little old/​icky when I pick them up) I have good experiences with anything in that department.
I’ve needed help in the paint department once and got great service, and the time I needed to fax something and return something, I got great service.
My only complaint is the deli/​bakery. Twice I’ve gotten fried chicken to go, and been told by the family members eating it that it was way too dry — either over cooked, or spent waaaaay too long under the heat lamp. I find dryness to be a big problem with many of their baked goods, too. I bought 4 dozen red velvet and german chocolate cupcakes, and they were miserable to eat, they were so dry. So I’ll stick to Safeway for baked treats if I don’t have time to make them myself.
Over all though, I get friendly checkers every time, no crazy long lines, no pressure to give all my personal info for sale prices, and serious one-​stop shopping possibilities. (Organic quinoa, a laptop and a pair of Sketchers, anyone?)

This place is awesome! My fiancé‘ and I shop here very often. The prices, I think, are the most reasonable in the area. The bathrooms are always clean. Plenty of parking. And the store shelves are always stocked.
The electronics department could be a bit larger. Also, they stopped carrying Zune stuff, so, bummer. And I’m not a fan of how the video games are laid out. It is impossible to read the prices because the only visible part is the spine. Also, the location is kind of jacked, but not their fault. Port Orchard, as a whole, could use better city development planning.

I shop here often. What I like about this store is the organic produce, health food selection, bakery, meat department, garden department are all nicely stocked. The folks who work there are eager to help me. I also like the selection of DVD movies (organized in alpabetical order unlike walmarts randomly shelved selections— makes it easier to find what I want). My only gripes are that the clothing prices are often much higher than at other stores in the area, unless they are on sale.
Bathrooms are always nice and clean also.

We went here yesterday to find some jeans and sweats. and OH my gosh! this store is definitely a one stop shopping center! from gardening to groceries to clothing, to patio furniture to household furniture, one could buy everything you need for yourself and your house!
We didn’t really look around the store and only stayed in the clothing department. I would say one could spend long long hours in this store and get everything you needed.
If I lived up in Washington, this is the store I’d go to all the time!