Smart & Final

Looking for some inexpensive slacks for the wife, who is frugal. .Place kind of looks like the left overs or overstock or irregulars from the other Smart and Finals in the area as its quite small and maaah. But selectively I’d think you can find a real deal on something thing If you check in with some regularity.

First time coming here and aLthough it’s not the best Looking store (appearance wise), the bargains are definiteLy here!
I came in, made my way around the fruits and veggies, grabbed what i needed and was on my way. There is pLenty more to explore so i’ll make my way back whenever im in the neighborhood but i did notice a good sized Liquor area located right at the check stands.
Great customer service from the cashier– too bad i didn’t make sure to grab her name.

S&F is very competitive with the prices. They are actually cheaper then Walmart just down the street. The employees are always nice and willing to help. The meat prices are also WAY cheaper then safe. I will always shop their first to get what I need and then go to another store to finish my shopping.

not a very good selection. at least the guy at the check stand was friendly. i was hoping for a cosco-​like store with no membership, but my expectations were not met. i guess i will just renew my membership to costco!

This place is a dump. We stopped here because it was on the way (as opposed to the one we normally frequent on Hillsdale Ave) and I wish I had never gotten out of the car. The store was tiny, super cramped and dirty. I was nearly run over by several shopping carts piloted by both customers and Smart & Final employees.
Thanks but no thanks.

My mother shops here more than I do & today I decided to accompany her. While shopping with my mom and son, we approached a nice gentlemen by the name of Carlos. Carlos was nice enough to help us get over 20 bottles of Gatorade from the top shelf. As I approached the cashier, my mother and I began to unload our cart and because we had so many bottles, the cashier Destiny started making these nasty facial expressions. I am quick to open my mouth (when I’m not around my son or mother) she made it so obvious she was pissed she HAD to scan every bottle. If that bothered her so much why didn’t she say something in the beginning. (We could have saved ourselves sometime from unloading and loading into our cart.) Well let’s just say it got to the point where my mom said something to her and Destiny turned like a tomato and turned the other way. I just do not understand why ghetto unprofessional little girls like her get hired. Stay home and read a book! I worked retail and sure I had my days where I was pissy and what not, but you are WORKING & when you work in a professional environment & have to greet customers on a daily basis, you suck it up! I HONESTLY HOPE SHE GETS HER ACT TOGETHER BECAUSE THE NEXT CUSTOMER WILL NOT BE AS NICE AS US.

First time being here. Pricing was alright, most things are lower than other places. Hazardous ladders everywhere we turned. No bueno. I had my friend’s nephew with me and had to tell him to be careful. Yes, he was well behaved so it wasn’t because he didn’t listen. Basically like a smaller-​mini (I know, redundant) Costco, but less bulk. Good for parties. :)

This Smart & Final is alright. It’s a lot smaller than other locations.
I only come here when I’m home during holiday season to buy ingredients that we need in bulk. It’s also a great spot to get to go boxes for large family gatherings!
It’s also a great place to buy large volumes of alcohol like beer. In terms of hard liquors, it’s a hit or miss in terms of what brands you want.
The produce section is limited, however, that seasonal fruits are what they have in stock. I went for a Thanksgiving run and they had all the lemons and apples I needed.
If you need meat, I recommend going somewhere else. The selection of cuts is minimal.
What I found funny is that everyone had the same idea as me: stock up on buttermilk and heavy whipping cream. Yes, it’s true, they do have good value and they come in the half gallon and one quart sizes. Unfortunately, I had to go elsewhere for mine since all the half gallons were out.
I went during a busy period, so I can’t give a full evaluation about the staff. Everyone seemed very busy and the lines were really long. Yet, what else can you expect when it’s holiday shopping? In addition, the parking lot is small so when my dad and I went it was very full.
Otherwise, the shopping trips I’ve had here haven’t been bad.
Until next time, happy holiday shopping!

Smart and Final #1 of the day. did not have what I needed :(

A squirrel was running through the store with nobody bothering to catch it (it was obviously scared) and they did not have plastic bags big enough to fit their bulk packages of meat. When I asked for one the cashier actually had the nerve to smirk at me and say I should have brought my own (which I should not have to for meat products).
Needless to say I was very disappointed and will not be back to this store

I have been here several times and was quite impressed with the selection of products but the last few times I saw some birds flying around in the store like nothing. a rat running through at top speed through the chips aisle. and the final straw was when the manager refused to provide a plastic bag for a double package of whole uncooked chickens (San Jose is a no bag city now) even though it is my understanding that for sanitary reasons stores are supposed to provide plastic bags for foods that may spread contaminants.

My go to for bulk. It’s close. Decent pricing.

I do like to come here for a quick snack or for a party stock up. They have things Costco does not, which I like. And it is smaller so I do not have to worry about pushing my way through. Come stop by if you are having a party, you may find some good stuff!

If you’re going to throw a party, this place is awesome for bulk items.
This location is small, but clean, and is across the street from The Plant which has Target for the extra party items you can’t find here. Then hop over to Toys/​Babies R Us for a gift & youre party planning duties are over (just in time to hit up one of the many restaurants for to reward your hard work. in the form of an alcoholic beverage)

Ralph the new manager has updated this store and the parking lot with a face lift and many new products. The store has been rearranged and the height of the middle isles have been shortened to give the store a more centrally focused perspective. No more is it a Labyrinth but the isles are more easily accessed now from the entrance.
The staff here are very friendly and helpful. If you don’t see an item that is usually there, just ask one of the staff and they will look for it in the back of the store. The checkout person will ask you if you found everything you were looking for today and call a staff member to find out if it is in stock.
I have asked for a few items to be stocked and they have had it added to the inventory.
I really like this store with the added items and I do not have to travel to the Hillsdale or Cox Avenue stores anymore to find items on my list.

I like this place because I don’t need a membership to enter and they sell booze. Great place to go if you’re planning on throwing a bbq or party because you can buy in bulk here as well…

I can’t think of a single reason to step foot in this store. This Smart and Final is trying to be something between a grocery store and a Costco – and it fails spectacularly.
I had a list of 11 items, and the store only had 2 of them (eggs and half-​half.) The only half-​half they carried was set to expire in 4 days, and I opened three cartons of eggs and each one had a cracked egg in it.
They only have push-​carts here (no small carrying baskets) and the cashier’s were indifferent and unhelpful.
Smart and Final must have potential employees recite: «I don’t think we carry that.» If they can do that – they’re hired.
If you want a great bargain grocery store experience, drive another block and go to Grocery Outlet.