Shop ‘N Save

Of the Shop n Save locations near or in the City, I’d argue that this is the best one for three reasons:
1) More Wild Harvest (…and Culinary Circle, and Stone Ridge Creamery…). Shop n Save, as a chain, is a locally-​controlled subsidiary of Minnesota-​based SuperValu. Because of this, they have access to SuperValu’s roster of private label offerings, some of which are very, very good. This location seems better about mixing in premium private label goods than the Maplewood store or the South City location that’s also on Chippewa.
2) Twenty-​four, 7. As fellow Unilocaler Matt pointed out, this store is open most of the time (24/​7, but probably not 365). Unless you need any of the extra services (pharmacy, bakery, fresh seafood, etc), shopping the off-​hours here is extra convenient if you’d prefer to avoid the crowds.
3) Bigger is better (up to a certain point which this store doesn’t violate). Whether it’s in the layout or actual square footage, this location feels bigger than either of Maplewood or South City. The aisles are clean and seem a little wider, making it all the easier to navigate the store.
Notes:
* For those who may not have heard, the legendary Coupon Thursday promotion has been changed to «Coupon Weekends». The upside? Instead of just one day, the $ 10 off $ 50 deal is valid Thursday, Friday and Saturday! The downside? Where in the past you didn’t have to clip the coupon, one is required now (either via the Shop n Save app or clipped from the circular ad).
* New to the area? Shop n Save is one of a handful of conventional grocers in St. Louis, often compared against Schnuck’s and Dierberg’s. Of the three, Shop n Save is the one most oriented to price value, although they still offer in-​store services, a broad selection and free paper and plastic grocery bags. Pricing on most goods, without coupons and sales, tends to be competitive. Their sales and coupons push them solidly into the lower end of the price spectrum.

Shrewsbury Shop N Save think all black people steal.
Every time I use self check, some cashier stands DIRECTLY behind me as I’m paying for my things. Now, i went to the manger once. I’d be wrong if i acted out cursing and acting like i didn’t know any better.
I can afford my little 4 cans of tuna and my pie.
If you black, you most likely live in the ghetto apartments behind the store and steal things~ according to them.

The produce section doesn’t really compare to aldi, but the majority of shop n save is better priced than the entirety of shnucks and dierbergs.
Having just built a Walmart down the road, I’m sure they’re in for some competition. As a local, I’ve received four weeks of $ 20 off coupons in the mail spending $ 70 or more.
I’ve been using the app to load coupons onto my account, then you just punch in your phone number during checkout for more savings.
They do not price match like Walmart and target but price matching is anti-​competitive and bad. It means their regular prices will be higher and they’ll lower them for the few who call them on it and find matching items they will discount. Not everybody has time for the run around. Walmart sure doesn’t pay their employees enough to do all that and target doesn’t have low enough prices to play that game.
I just feel better not going to Walmart. Aldi + shop n save do a good job saving money.

Ok, it might not have the selection and quality of Schnucks, but OH MY GOD do I love me some ‘No Coupon Thursday’ deals! Haven’t heard? That’s when Shop ‘n Save picks a random Thursday and gives you an automatic $ 10 off when you spend $ 50. It’s not every week, so keep an eye out for it advertised in their weekly ad.
Some evil marketing genius came up with this, too, because I always buy double because I’m either worried I won’t hit the $ 50 to get my $ 10 off (that’s never even come close to happening) or I know I’m getting $ 10 off so splurge on items that I normally wouldn’t get.
I have no major complaints about this store. It’s clean, well-​stocked and you do save some major moolah. My favorites are the cheaper produce, alcohol and overall grocery items like salad dressing, chips… ok, basically everything in the middle of the store. I’m not super impressed with their meat, but it’ll do.
Check them out. There are some great deals to be had here!

I’m surprised this location hasn’t been reviewed before!
I call this location «the one with the graveyard» because as soon as Chippewa becomes Watson Road, you’re greeted by this tiny store (not part of Shop ‘N Save) in the corner of their parking lot that peddles headstones and grave markers. I can’t get over how random it looks, or how creepy it is to see all the headstones lined up outside on that corner. I’m cool with death and all, but I equate it to going to like Costco and seeing coffins on sale… but that’s a discussion for another time.
This Shop ‘N Save location is open ²⁴⁄₇. Last time I came here, it was 3 in the morning and I had the aisles all to myself. The cleaning crews had just finished for the night and the lone employee running the single checkout lane was in an understandably great mood. Best. shopping. trip. ever.
Other than that, it’s what I’ve come to expect from Shop ‘N Save. Decent prices (usually better than Schnucks and Dierberg’s), so-​so quality produce and meats, great dry goods and frozen foods section. However, I do remember craving ice cream that night and being disappointed in their selection of brands and flavors. I think I was craving pistachio and had to settle for Moose Tracks. Oh, the humanity. I don’t know how I survived that night.