Grocery Outlet

My conquest to write a review for every grocery outlet i step foot in is not over yet! This grocery outlet was nicely stocked and had DEALS OUT THE YING HOLE, or is it ying yang? Any who i was in the vicinity and stopped by for a quick minute it was a nice little surprise. Ive been here before and been treated nice today i wasn’t even greeted or asked of i needed help which is ok with me but sometimes i like to be bothered and asked if i need help even tho i know their only asking cuz they think I’m a gonna steal stuff.
Screw it i wont lie i do like finding deals but hate when u pick up the product just to see that it expires in 2 days lol HATE WHEN THAT HAPPENS. Grocery outlet is pretty koo tho they had deals in the meat section and on naked juices. I got goose bumps looking at their candy and chocolate section because i gave it up for lent ughhh FML! Go check em out if ur in the area u wont be disappointed just check the expiration dates.

Another good outlet. Close to work, but area isn’t great. They have keys for the restrooms, which says a lot. Good selection and always friendly employees though. It’s convenient to KP also so I can grab imported items nearby.

I really liked coming to find a few good deals until I was harassed for wearing a diaper bag recently. A man approached me swiftly as I entered with my elderly mother and my baby worn on my chest. I was told I had to give them my diaper bag because it was a «backpack.» They assured me there were a lot of cameras, so it would supposedly be safe with them. I was wearing my 26 lb baby on the front and full diaper bag on my back. So that shopping trip didn’t happen. I had a much more fun time playing with my baby in the car with my possessions safely with us. Why should I have to give up my baby’s supplies, wallet, and phone so I can shop? I feel as a human being and mother grossly disrespected. You won’t be treating me as a thief again, because I will never be back. I don’t want to be in a place that, I assume based on this policy, must have criminals frequenting it anyway.

This place straight up just tried to TAKE my stuff when I walked in the door. I walked in, started to head down the aisle, and some female employee stopped me very rudely and tried to make me put my purse by the door. She tried to say it was a «backpack» and treated me like I was a thief. I have never even been to this store as I live out in West Sacramento and am just out here visiting a friend. Like WTF. You do not treat people like that. And I’m for sure NOT going to buy something from a store that is going to harass me when I walk in the door for no reason and try to take my stuff. Horrible experience!!!

Don’t be fooled by the uninviting shopping center this stores located in. If your mama taught you well, then you should know not to judge a book by its cover. I’m not going to lie, I was a bit turned off by the location. Most businesses in this plaza are either out of business or run down. But, I love a good bargain and if that means going to grocery outlet, then I’m going to go to grocery outlet !
It’s just like any other bargain warehouse grocery store, you sometimes will have to dig and run around in circles looking for something. I was looking for molasses but couldn’t find it so I gave up and decided to buy the things I did have luck finding. The checker, Hope literally walked away from her checkstand to look for molasses for me. Who does that?! I used to work for Safeway and if I did that, I would’ve gotten in so much trouble but this women went out of her way to find me molasses. Best customer service ! Applause, applause !

I stop by once in awhile to check out their household items or bulk energy bars. The products here are not very consistent. It’s a hit or miss. I bought cliff bars here once and havent seen them again, but it’s nice to see what new items they carry sometimes… like shopping at Ross or Marshall’s.
It’s located in a very run down plaza. The only stores still open on this side of the plaza is Little Caesars. Right behind Grocery Outlet is a nicer plaza that has Target, Marshall’s, Ross, and Michaels.
The service here is great. The people here love what they do and is always so cherry.

I love this place. You can’t get everything you want or need, but the things you can get have the best prices around. Cereal prices are off the hook. They’re getting more and more organic stuff at good prices, too. Also, they get some hecka random stuff in there sometimes. They were selling 750 ml of Grape Vodka for $ 4.99. Crazy cheap and crazy random! Who drinks grape vodka? I do I guess… Skullcandy headphones for $ 19.99…DJ Hero II for the Wii was $ 19.99…Once i bought this yogurt for 18 cents and it was totally legit yogurt, too. I saw it a couple of weeks later at Safeway for at least a buck more. All the workers have been nice to me and my kids, and they work hard.

Yes, the prices are low. But what I really don’t like is they have VERY expired dairy that they will mark off considerably. That’s a little much for me, when you have milk that is at least one week expired and still on the shelves. Last time I went the only fruit they had were bananas, raspberries and blackberries which were the same price as other stores. It is hit or miss, but lately it has been a whole lot of miss. I mean the selection just sucks. I tried really hard to like this store because it is close to where I live but unfortunately I cannot shop where most of the food is way past expiration.

I have been to 2 other Grocery Outlets and they have both been in San Diego. I thought this outlet was rather «average» so I am giving this place an average score. I didn’t really find anything worth throwing my money away for. I did buy a couple of candy bars, energy drinks and an orchid for my aunt.
The lady ringing me up was friendly. There was more than enough parking. I guess I am used to a larger population coming from San Diego. I’m not used to stores being so empty.
I would totally return when I come to visit again though. I LOVE to find bargains but I didn’t find a good bargain here.

I started coming here for one thing– Flax milk. It’s one of the few places that has it. But, the one thing that I come here for always multiplies into several items that I have to get also. I can’t walk straight to the dairy section, I end up walking through all the isles and get hooked in with their great sales prices. They have everything here– cosmetics, dishes, rugs, candles, small appliances, all kinds of fun things. This store is clean and well stocked.
Customer service:
I rate this place as one of the best services at a grocery store that I’ve received. I rarely wait in line for too long. The cashiers are courteous, polite, friendly, and quick. Service with a smile!
Parking:
Plenty of parking. It’s on a lot that connects with Target’s lot.

Decent selection for an outlet chain. Its hit and miss, sometimes they dont have the exact product youre looking for but they usually have something comparable. I look at it as a way to try new things for pretty cheap!
Bacon wrapped filet mignons 2/​$ 5 are good and something they usually have.
I’d recommend it for people on a budget or people just looking to try something new.
Oh, and we bought holiday lights this year from here, so far so good!

Big. Walk down all the aisles and leave with several bags of groceries. You will be:
1. Amazed at how much you saved.
2. Frothing at the mouth thinking up ways to spend that newly mittened cash.
3. Swearing you’ll be back, soon.
If you’re a cereal buyer, do double-​check the exp dates; any nut cereals may be past their prime. Otherwise you’re pretty much in the clear as far as exp dates on merchandise.
If they’ve still got some, the FLAX MILK is the greatest thing since cat litter! I go thru a gallon a week (flax milk).

I don’t usually shop at Grocery Outlet, but I was so surprised when I did. They have wonderful deals on so many items from garden tools to produce. The staff was very friendly and the owners are always there. Will definitely shop here again.
UPDATE April 2014
This location has really gone downhill since the new owner took over. She’s friendly enough, but I’ve noticed a big difference in the store. She’s not there like the previous owners were or at least I don’t see her around as much. It seems they refuse to buy anymore hand baskets, they literally only have one to use in the entire store. So if you’re coming in for 4 – 5 things, you either have to carry them around the store in your arms hoping you don’t drop something, or you have to lug around a dirty cart. The shopping carts are disgustingly dirty and falling apart. I don’t think that they have ever been cleaned.
I’ve also noticed that product which is not selling, sits on the shelf and won’t be refreshed until the oldest merchandise has been sold. Most other stores seem to at least cycle their products. (For example, other store’s seem to order prettier pots that will sell even if there’s an unattractive pot that’s been sitting there all season they don’t wait to order to the ugly one’s sell). As a result, a lot of the things I use to buy, garden items, candles, wine, etc. etc. seems picked over. One thing I will say though, the selection of organic items has seemed to be increasing which I think is wonderful!
Last, it’s unfortunate but the staff is nowhere near as friendly. In fact, only a few people from the previous owners are still there. I’m not sure what happened, but either everyone got fired or left. It’s extremely disappointing, because I use to really enjoy shopping here and miss all the old employees.

love, love, love this place! This is my favorite G.O. It’s clean and has a great selection of all kinds of snacks, candy, wine and frozen foods at really great prices! You never know what you are going to find here, so shop often! I recommend «like-​ing» their facebook page and joining their mailing list for a heads up on their crazy good deals! Take a break from those big chains like wal-​mart and target, and visit a good ol’ family business, you will be glad you did!

Great prices. There’s a terrific variety of items to choose from.
Employees are super helpful and friendly.
And, Grocery Outlet is great about giving back to the community!

Let’s be honest, I don’t feel like a million dollars walking around this store to do my grocery shopping. However, with the money I save by shopping here I do leave feeling pretty amazing. I can get a ton of stuff for around $ 50 (it seems to be about how much I usually spend here). And, when I’ve walked out of Safeway, Raley’s, or Bel Air I always question where the heck did the money go that I just spent; I barely got anything in return for it.
Here’s the deal: if you don’t have specifics you need to buy for your shopping trip, shop here. If you don’t care about specific brands of products, shop here. Yes, you have to be a bit more aware. Do your research and check expiration dates for sure! After all, a lot of the stuff are left-​overs and excess products from other stores.
They carry a nice selection of produce, cheese, alcohol, and frozen meals for the busy girl, like myself. I also always stock up on bigger items too like toilet paper and laundry detergent. They also have a varied selection of toiletries! The past couple times I’ve been they did have a lot of the brands that I do like including: Kashi, Amy’s organic microwavable meals, Terra, Quaker products, and so on. One thing is for sure, I never feel dissapointed with the products I walk out with!

This place is much larger than the one off Greenback and has more of a warehouse feel to it.
Yes, the picketers outside are annoying. Ever the quasi-​Marxist, I asked one of the employees inside if having the picketers helps her in any way. She said that she is happy the way things are and that the picketers don’t work there, but want to get a union started. Hmm…
Have to agree with Becca about the cheese and wine selection. They are both excellent. I came away today with some yummy garlic jack cheese ($ 1.99) and a selection of wines. Because they were on sale at 20% off, I tend to try different regions/​varietals that I normally wouldn’t buy. I scored an organic zinfandel from Amador County for $ 3.20 today! It actually was written up in one of those wine journals, so I feel like I got a bargain.
They have a decent selection of Carr’s crackers as well, which are always handy to have on hand when unexpected people drop by.
You can also enter in a monthly drawing, at the bottom of your receipt, you tear off the area that shows how much you saved, write your name/​number on the back and stick it in the box on your way out. The amount you save is the gift card amount you could win. (Today I saved $ 144.)