99 Cents Only Stores

Don’t come when you’re in a hurry,
But do some for the savings!
I wish I would’ve realized all the savings this place has to offer!
You can find Odwalla proton shakes here for only $ 1! Along with protein bars, fruit, yogurt, …So many different items, it’s worth taking the time to browse the aisles.

One of the biggest piece of shit store I have ever been to the floors are horrible the store is always 100 degrees the cashiers always are so slow probability because it’s so hot the line are always long and management there is so poor I will not be going back.

This place is great for those who are on a budget and want good quality food! Many times it’s a hit or miss because their inventory varies weekly. Sometimes this place even has organic food! I love going here for my snacks because for someone like me who is an extreme snacker, I’d be spending hundreds of dollars every week if I went to a regular grocery store. The aisles I usually check out are the ones in the front display where they place many best seller/​brand name items. They even have Special K, Kikoman, Lee Kum Kee, Philadelphia, and many more brands that many people are familiar with. I also always go to the snack aisle with the chips because sometimes they have organic chips on sale for only $ 1! The next aisle I usually check out is the cereal/​cracker aisle where they have Nature Valley granola or Ritz cracker! I even found some Gharideli White Chocolate Chips here that do not expire until the end of November! That is such a good deal if you are planning to bake something soon. They also have a great selection of spices and sauces in the last aisle near the restroom.
There is also a large selection of holiday décor such as Halloween décor where you can place all over the house or if you want a relatively cheap costume for your kids! (Costumes may be more than a dollar but probably less than $ 5). Also they have a wide selection of birthday décor and goodies! If you are planning a birthday party and need party favors, this is the place to go because they have colored themes to minion themed. The party favors range from bouncy balls to bubbles!
They also have a small gardening section, school supply section, cleaning section, and makeup session. Check it out if you need some cheap supplies.
The only downside about this store is that it is a bit messy and they may have some expired items. Always check the expiration date before purchasing anything! In addition, they also have a lot of flies near the produce and fruit area so be careful when picking out any produce. Although they advertise themselves as the 99.99cent store, they usually charge everyone $ 1 and just because it is the 99.99 cent store, not everything there is a dollar. The prices vary so make sure you check the prices on the shelf beforehand so that they do not overcharge you.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this store to anyone who is shopping on a budget. Be sure to check all the expiration dates before purchasing anything and all the staff here are extremely nice and helpful! This is my go-​to store for snacks :)

One if the worse 99 cents stores you can go to. There’s a security guard cause so many people steal, there was no ac in the building. The poor cashiers had fans at their registers and the floors were filthy. The shelves were pretty organized, but this is not my favorite location.

This place really does have great deals for little girls. I used to do a lot of shopping for my 6 year old nice here. Books– both coloring, reading, painting. Lots of crafty items. (Recently the toy section was cut by 75%)
Bathroom– Nasty, but always stocked with toilet paper and soap. I’m just happy for a bathroom when I have to go.
Food– ok selection. Not as good deals as grocery outlet, but different items. They have good bottled juice deals. They have loaves of bread
Dog– they have 4 rolls of poop bags for $ 1, don’t know how many per roll, but I still think it’s a good deal. I don’t need many
Card– They lack in the greeting card section. The Dollar tree down the street way surpasses them.
Over a $ 1– A month or so ago I started noticing more and more items that were priced over $ 1. I’m not sure what is going on. Was it due to the lawsuit that said the store’s name was misleading or a buyout? Something is really fishy about this. They items are mostly well over priced. A few are still a good deal, but I’m liking this store less and less. It used to be my one stop and now I’m going to drive down the street to the dollar tree as they have a much better selection these days and better deals. It looks like our love affair is coming to an end. We had a good run.

Every time I stop by its always super busy. Never enough cashiers open for how many people shop here. Going to the one on florin and Franklin in the south gate center is worth the drive. You spend so much time
In line your quick stop is never quick

2.5 Stars.
EVERY THING IS NOT 99 CENTS !!!
This is my go-​to store for Hickory wood chips. They ain’t 99 cents no mo’.
I bought 16 items expecting to pay $ 16 + tax.
Instead, I pay over $ 23 !!!
They got some good stuff but it ain’t crazy cheap no mo’.
Just cheaper than average.
GOTTA CHANGE THEIR NAME !!!

If this is the store near DDS then I must tell you that the store smelled like plastic the last time I went there. Actually, I walked right in and turn around because of the strong plastic smell.
Also, I don’t know if I trust the produce there.
I like Dollar Tree more – the one by Florin Rd.

First off i know the location might be a bit sketchy here. There are a lot of people in the parking lot asking for money or donations or just trying to sell stuff. i know it might be uncomfortable and unsafe side. I think during day time should be ok compared to night time. there is always a security guard around night and day time as well. this location doesn’t bother me, since i grew up in the area and i find it most time 99 cents stores are in the neighborhood where is most needed.
i find this location to be one of the most busiest one of them all. they are always filled with people during day or night and on the 1^st of each month its the most busiest time for this store. also on the weekends they are very busy as well. the best time to avoid the long lines and crowd is on weekdays and non holidays or near the closing time. i usually like coming here on the week nights near closing because its less crowded and less people.
The lines here are definitely long on the weekends and on the first of the month. there are limited open cashiers all the time. i wish they had more lines open so lines can go faster. The people that work here are always lagging, tired, and cranky. some of the cashiers look like they really hate their job haha and just taking their sweet time to scan each items. i also have noticed not just the cashiers slow the line down, also the customer who take their time on bringing the stuff on the table for the cashier to scan. also the customer can take a while to dig out their wallet form their purse and trying to find the change and etc. also i have noticed some cutover holding up the line and trying to get last minute stuff and I’m like really while you were waiting in line you didn’t go get it and wait til its your turn to pay then you go fetch for it. anyways there are too many situations i witnessed different scenarios to cause long lines.
also i do like how they have fresh produce here. sometimes they have brand name produce items which is cheap, but remember to check the expiration dates most times they are due in a week to 2 weeks or the next few days is what i have experienced. sometimes the quality of their food here are fresh to crappy but its a hit and miss. they also bring out the goodies on random week days or night. i like coming here to check frequently and find some good deals which i have.
i also like coming here for non food items as well. sometimes i find nice useful stuff from the stationary aisle with nice calendars to pen. also i like going to their holiday section for each holiday, because they do have some awesome decors and different things which i find useful tog I’ve as gifts or arts and crafts. sometimes they do have great cups and wine glass as well to floral vases which i like checking out as well.
i also noticed they have started with a little section by the entrance with random items such as food to toys or decors which may be greater than 99 cents are marked with a sticker or sign and sometimes you can find amazing random hello kitty light up computer mouse to a hello kitty light up iPhone charger, to avenger or spiderman or action figures toy as well. sometimes they have like fancier photo frames to nice brand name snacks or even funko pop figures for 1.99. all items varies but the most i ever seen charged was 2.99 but usually the price range is 1.50 to 1.99
overall this place is awesome and i come here almost twice a week to check up on the new items. i think i gave the 4 stars for the great product they carry. 1 star off for the customers in here and lines and location and stalking up items and such can be 2.5 to 3 out of 5 stars. overall it is what it is with this store and location. I’m not going to knock this place down just because and especially when i keep on coming back so often weekly. anyways hope you find something useful, funny, or cool and please vote for my rating. stay positive and have a great day and thanks for your time reading this review. happy Unilocaling!

Besides the fact the carts are never available and the bathroom is a disaster this store has the best finds! I always get in early oar late when they restock the store. I believe they get fresh produce and bread on Thursdays

Can’t believe there are only two registers open lines are out of control have been in line for over fifteen minutes, pallets of merchandise ndise ndise almost in every Isle, cashier don’t seem to behave that sense of urgency. I like coming to this one since it is really close to home however they have opened another location in the area and if needed be I could just go there but will see I believe in second chances because I once myself worked I retail and know something’s are out of one’s control. Till next time.

99 cent store where? On Stockton boulevard? Are you sure it’s okay to shop here? I would bug my HB about shopping here because half the time I was at work. He would head over here by himself since he only had to drive straight down on Stockton boulevard from UCDMC.
I don’t think I started going there until he had been there multiple times. Most times I really didn’t need anything.
Then he started taking me there because he wanted to go himself. He would like to purchase cereal, cereal bars, bread, certain frozen items like salmon dinners, some produce like today it was bell peppers and cucumbers.
I’m planning to make pies for Thanksgiving and even bought some ingredients for it there. My HB reminds me that they don’t carry everything but if you find something you do like get it now rather than wait. It’s a good chance it won’t be there later.
They had rearranged the store. Remember I have been here before. Now the cash registers are at the front end but more on the end on the right side. The aisles are longer rather than short halfway.
We hadn’t shopped here for about a month that they placed a steel gate in front so we had trouble figuring out how to leave on which side of the gate. We waited and watched a lady leave. Then we followed her out.
I know this is a scarier side of town which is the reason why I wouldn’t go by myself. We normally come when it is broad daylight. I remember one time we came after dinner but it was still light outside and it was okay.
Remember they get their shipments on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays so the inventory stock may look better these days. Good luck on your finds!

I like coming here to stock up on house hold items, cleaners, zip lock bags, and much more. Why pay more when you can get it for 99 cents. I bought some socks from here, and they aren’t bad quality at all. Two pairs for 99 cents and the quality is good. Don’t knock it until you try it.

I am the most frugal person and everyone knows it. Someone gives me a compliment on my new ring «Thanks! 99 cent store!», I LOVE that Coffee Mate Creamer «Thanks! Get some from the 99!» yep. I am that girl. Getting a deal makes me feel as if I do my grandpa proud. As cheap as they come, he raised me to get the best product with the least amount spent. Whenever I go grocery shopping I go to 99 first to stock up on the brands I love while saving a few bucks on my poor, tiny, sad, budget. Do I sound like an add yet? Because I LOVE this store and I want everyone to save some money too!
Now I only buy name brand food stuffs here, even though I am pretty cheap I still don’t trust everything. I get the same stuff I would normally buy at and other store but it’s cheaper here. Idaho mashed potatoes, Pop-​Tarts, Dawn dish soap… the list goes on and on.
The store is a bit on the ghetto side but then again, so am I. I definitely recommend everyone who is on a budget to check out the 99 first before going to a big grocery store.

This was the only 99 Cents Only Store close to Elk Grove before the one on Florin Rd. opened where SuperWalmart used to be. I didn’t come here often since it was still a trek from the south, but if I happen to be in the area buying Asian grocery, I’d stop in and see what I’d find. This one is definitely what one would call, «grungy» and not in a good way. The security guard out front and some of the clientele always make me feel a bit uneasy, but I’ve never had any safety issues here. I wouldn’t come here at night though.
There are all the interesting finds here as at other 99 Cents Only Stores. I buy yogurt (short expiration dates usually, but not too short), milk (same as yogurt on the expiration date), some veggies (you have to be selective and look for the fresh stuff), fruits, and some essentials like bathroom cleaners, sink drain stoppers, etc. here.
Sometimes you’d hit jackpot and find organic, expensive brands like you find at Whole Foods. Like organic chips, gluten-​free breads, all natural bags of granolas of both the cereal and bars types. It’s really quite hit/​miss. I also get sun glasses here that are the brands Target makes, I lose them all the time and have to have several pairs in my car, in my purse, on the kitchen counter, etc. I use them like they’re disposables. This location really leaves much to be desired though b/​c it really isn’t in a very good part of town, but generally, daytime shopping here is ok.
99 Cents Only Stores have come a long way and are in general way better than Dollar Tree stores b/​c they have pretty much everything you can think of that you need and some things that you didn’t even know you wanted. =)

An amazing deal for only 99 cents. This place is busy and pack most of the time. People know where to shop first. I come here every other week and see they offer 1 or 2 new products most of the time. Keep up the good work. And when you find sometime useful it;s smart to get a lot because the product is a one time deal.

This 99cent store is probably the busiest I’ve ever seen. The prices are great, but there are never enough cashiers at this location. If you can find a time when they’re not busy, by all means stop by.

Slow cashier.

I love dollar stores but i had my hopes high on scoring maybe 20 boxes of fiber one bars like i had seen in stockton but didn’t buy, only to come here searching and finding none.
However, my little baby will be greatly delighted because i bought him chicken jerky treats which he loves! And they are not no brands either.
Also scored a large bag of fresh juicy key limes!
Update: I actually hit this one up twice with no luck on the fiber one bars, and phone calls took painful 20+ minute holds.
But Jackie was most helpful, I just unfortunately didn’t get a chance to call her back before they closed and she was off the next day

Yesterday, I came here and to my surprise found that they had their refrigerator section stocked with earth balance! It was surreal. Since a tub usually goes for $ 4 – 5 and I was getting it for one. Talk about deep discount! I ended up buying 15 tubs of earth balance… You know what was going through my head? NO; not that I looked like a crazy lunatic with 15 tubs of margarine. That I love 99 cent only regardless of its downsides– this place is dirty, located in the ghetto, and if you see something you like their once, you’re likely not to see it there again. So get it FAST! I gotta say though, some of their staff is really nice. Last night, the cashier that helped me was SO FREAKIN NICE!

I grew up blocks from this location and I’m sad to see that the surrounding neighborhood is on the decline. The parking lot is dirty and some of the people loitering in the parking lot seemed to be on the sketchy side.
The store itself is dirt cheap. Everything is $ 1! No sales tax and no surprises of higher prices. It rules! It reminds me of Grocery Outlet meets the Dollar Tree. They have a pretty random selection of food items. When I went there today, Jenn W. and I hoarded all of the Earth Balance. Earth Balance is usually $ 3.50 and since we our both vegan bakers we thought it’d be best to take advantage of such a low price. You can also find some organic canned food, Honest Tea and a bunch of other neat stuff.