Fry’s Signature

I feel pretty swanky when I happen to stop here and shop. Not that it’s snooty or anything, but they just carry EVERYTHING. I can walk out with new patio furniture, my Rx filled, storage bins, organic oatmeal, various gourmet olives picked by yours truly at the olive bar, sashimi (don’t get your hopes up here, it’s pricey and not that great), fresh-​cut tulips, and plastic air mattress to float on when it’s warm again.
Before you think I have the weirdest/​most random grocery list ever, I listed these items to illustrate the wide array of stuff you can tender there. The store (just square footage-​wise) is large. It would probably annoy the person who «just needs to run in for (insert item here)» without knowing the geography of the store, or if they were in a hurry. Reserve this store for times when you’re just so bored (and a little hungry) you don’t even know what to do w/​yourself. And don’t have anything planned either and can truly afford to stroll the store at your leisure.
Feeling anti-​social and don’t feel like facing a live human Cashier? No prob, find a self-​check out kiosk and do it yerself.

I honestly have never seen a grocery store better than this. The prices are good — almost comparable to the big discounters. The selection is amazing in virtually every department. Yes, I often go to Sprouts for produce, but really like the quality and selection of produce here, as well. When I bought my place in Scottsdale, I was really pleased that I live so close to this Fry’s market. I actually enjoy going there — and the gas discount program is a nice perk. And, where can you go to a market and have a glass of wine at the wine bar?

I’m definitely one of those people who hates grocery shopping. Ugh. What a chore. However… This Fry’s makes the experience much less painful, even (gasp!) enjoyable at times!
First, it is very very clean. Upon entering you first approach produce which is adjacent to a salad bar, Olive bar, soup bar, fresh pizza to-​go, and a wine bar! (They serve beer also). On the days I haven’t prepared I’ll enjoy a glass of wine while I write out my list. The selection is always changing and the bartender is very knowledgeable. Behind that is where the alcohol aisles are, including a nice prestigious little room of the fancier wines. I’m not that fancy so I haven’t explored it but it looks to carry the boutique wines for the more experienced winos.
The whole store has so much to offer — good selection of organic, kosher, Mediterranean, Hispanic, fine cheese, real Italian pasta… I feel confident it could compete well with the boutique delis on the area for some of the specialities (maybe not Andreoli deli, but def Chompies).
The pharmacy area has replaced my need to stop by Walgreens with the exception of my face wash. The prices on soap, lotion, shave gel, etc are very competitive with Walgreens or Target.
The guys at check out snd self check out get things done quickly. Oh, and stop by the in-​store Cornerstone Creamery on your way out for some ice cream. It always smells delish!
This is definitely my fave grocery store in the entire Scottsdale area.

Very impressed with the selection in every department. Fantastic customer service too. Store is clean and well laid out. Don’t miss the great personalized thin crust pizzas! I haven’t tried the beer & wine bar but what an appealing spot to cool your heels and sort out your grocery list. I’ve stopped in several times this past visit to Scottsdale and look forward to going back!

Bought an apple buy along with lots of other groceries at this store on Thanksgiving morning.
By Sunday the pie had mold on it, so I returned it around 11:30 AM. The woman at the «Customer Care» counter was anything but «caring». Her diminutive attitude did not allow for a hello or any kind of greeting after I waited in line for my turn. I told her why I was returning the unused portion of the pie, showing her the visible mold spots. This prompted her to examine the label, apparently searching for a freshness date-​which it did not have. She found the item on the receipt and with the friendliness of a rabid skunk, processed my credit. When done, I asked why I was not offered an apology for my inconvenience, prompting her to look baffled and sarcastically say, «oh, I’m sorry.» I don’t live in Arizona, and luckily, I do not need to shop at stores with employees such as these.

I had my first visit here ever yesterday even though I’ve lived close by for about three years. My intentions were to simply run in for milk and run out but I noticed when I got to the back of the store they had a furniture section and I’ve been looking for an armchair so I stopped there briefly. I came across a beeeautiful cream arm chair with tufted buttons and when I looked at the price I was shocked. 120 $ for an originally 400 $ chair. My boyfriend and I immediately found an employee to help us purchase the chair and that’s when we met Jeff. Jeff went out of his way our entire visit, like service I have never received in this area. First he searched for a new chair in the back and upon not finding one, he offered to knock 20 $ since we would be purchasing the floor model. I was shocked and so excited. He carried it to the front for us and even helped us load it in our car and quickly took the legs off so it would fit. I offered him a tip for his generosity but he refused and instead insisted I place it in the buckets when the Salvation Army starts ringing bells for Christmas donations. I think what really sticks out to me is my boyfriend and I are 21&22 and we never really get that respect from older adults as shoppers, were almost always wrote off when we enter a store. Frys signature really is a step above other stores.

I’m always like fry’s. I’m a savvy shopper so I find their pricing to be reasonable and their sales to be excellent. This particular location is pretty cool. It’s got a little bit more of a beefier deli, there is a built-​in Starbucks, floral place and some kind of money laundering business. I think there’s even an enterprise Rent-​A-​Car. I was just kidding about the money laundering place I don’t know what it is really… Store is clean and the employees are always helpful and courteous.

I rarely shop here, unless Mom wanted a watermelon or cantaloupe and I couldn’t find any at Sprout’s. I’ve also tried looking for specialty ice cream before, such as Three Twins organic (not sold here), or specific flavors of Ben & Jerry’s, but I always talk myself out of buying any. I decided to forgo dining at Postino’s today– I’ve been craving a bruschetta board for ages, but didn’t feel like socializing, so instead went to Fry’s to see if I could locate some fig jam and a cheese, or two. Lo, I was very pleasantly surprised to leave with so much more!
After missing out on a great parking spot, thinking I’d spotted an even better one (nope, it was a deeply recessed space for carts!- they need to put up better signage for this), I had to settle for a «15-​min only» spot. Good! I have another reason to keep this short and sweet. (My first reason was that I was HUNGRY!)
First, let’s see if this Fry’s carries B&J’s «Chocolate Therapy» (last night’s online check said it should), as well as a «Favorite Not Favorite» flavor** «Coffee Coffee BuzzBuzz Buzz!» FYI, I love almost anything coffee-​flavored! Verdict? Yes, and yes! Note to self: must pick these flavors up after raiding the cheese counter.
And oh, what a cheese counter it was! I was in the vicinity of gourmet edibles (imported butters, pickled jars of peppers, bags of veggie and pita chips) when a woman asked if she could offer any assistance– yes, please! Do you sell any fig jam? And she said to follow her to what I’d like to call a slice of cheese heaven! After pointing out the fig and other fruit pastes, as well as the jars of Dalmatia Fig Spread (I’ve bought these before from Whole Foods; they’re good), I thought I’d investigate a little further, even though I didn’t have much time… I only had 15 minutes! On top of the counter, on one side, are packets of chocolates. Cute packaging, $ 5 each: Hazelnut, Dark chocolate, Salted Caramel, and something else. Can’t recall if any of them were fair trade, but I’m not looking for chocolates, I need something fruity! Oh, yes! There you are… Harvest Song. 100% Natural Apricot Artisan Preserves. Gold Award winner? Gluten-​free? All that mattered to me were «100% Natural, No Pectin, NO PRESERVATIVES, and Pure cane sugar.» (!!!) I recommend this product 1000 times! Sure, the Dalmatia fig spread is OK, but this apricot preserves is life-​changing! Especially when paired with Murray’s triple crème Brie. Found this brie wedge under «Buttery» after first checking out all of the sections and then noticing the signs above that posted descriptions of the cheeses. I also chose a slab of Murray’s Butter Kase, but that’ll have to wait for another time. My delicious late lunch consisted of a little bit of seasoned fried pork chop, four peppadews (from Sprout’s), and two slices of Dave’s Killer Breads 100% Honey Whole Wheat (from Whole Foods), toasted, upon which I buttered some of the triple crème Brie that I first wrapped up in foil and heated in the toaster oven, and THEN topped with the apricot preserves. HEAVEN! I only meant to have one slice of bread, but these preserves were so fantastic, I went ahead and toasted another slice…
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p. s. In case you wondered, I paired the food with organic White Silk tea– a white tea variety I am trying for the first time. Very delicious, hot or cold, with a little bit of organic tropical blossom honey added to it!

This review is for the bakery in this Fry’s. I went with an urgent special order and the staff was wonderful! They found exactly what I needed and the quality was very good! So was the price! Thank you!

Always nice and clean inside. The lines are never too long. I really appreciate the guy who helps me choose which wine to buy in the little chilled room. I will pop in here for sushi for lunch which is always great.

I love this food store.
Great selection
Fresh veggies and greens
Opens early and closes late
Awesome discounts with the Fry’s card (Get it free in the register)

Not to be confused with frys electronics even though it has the same logo got a lolz on that. Had an urgent pharmacy order and the pharmacist there was very nice. Good selection of food and things. It has a cold stone ice cream place. An upscale grocery store without the upscale prices. FYI this place is owned by Ralph’s but may not take your old Ralph’s card for whatever reason. However they can help over ride it for you.
Cool beans great place.

We were here a few times today while in town unexpectedly. My hubby stopped in first and overheard an all-​staff meeting centered around how they can I improve their customer service. We both stopped in a bit later for a drink at the wine bar. I was enchanted with being able to eat sushi, get a glass of wine or beer, free cheese pairings, and the like.
Several hours later I couldn’t find a jacket I had brought on our trip. I retraced my steps and figured I left it at the wine bar, so I called the grocery store and asked. The woman who answered said no one had turned in a jacket today. I asked — really? Could you check at the wine bar? She asked me what time I was there and then informed me that they would have already turned it to her since it was «so long ago» (6 hrs).
My husband and I proceeded to tear apart our hotel room and unpack all our luggage, to no avail. He went back to the grocery store and there was my jacket at the wine bar.
He went to the customer service desk to show the woman with whom I spoke. She told him that she was «busy when she spoke to me». Too busy to transfer me to the wine bar, or take a number and call me back, apparently. Customer service still leaves something to be desired, even after a staff meeting about it.

Straight up I just love this place. This has the best kosher section of any grocery store in the area that I’ve seen so it makes it very convenient to go shopping. I also went around town to find horseradish root which nobody had but this place does the produce section has to be twice the size as any other. They even have their signature section where you can buy mixing bowls and all kinds a home goods so the place just rocks it is never failed me yet.

I feel like since I practically live at this Fry’s (it’s about .7 seconds away from home), I should probably put in my two cents.
I’ll echo the majority of the reviews: This place has everything. («Ice sculptures, winos, Germfs — German smurfs — a Teddy Ruxpin wearing mascara, an old lady wearing Kid ‘N Play hair, and none other than DJ Baby Bok Choy.») So much so that if I didn’t come here so much, I think I might get overwhelmed at where to find anything.
Produce prices are pretty much the best around, except for Sprouts. Nobody can beat Sprouts’ produce selection (which surprised me too, until I started actively comparing). But to factor in convenience of having literally everything else on earth in the same location, I come here the majority of the time.
There IS a reason why they lose a star. They just can’t seem to get a 100% grip on their bulk section. They FINALLY invested in nice Ziplock bags (it was hit or miss on what type of bag you’d find in there… one time I found a pile of plastic produce bags laying there.) and FOR NOW they’ve set Sharpies up to write out the PLU number on the bags, but they seem to go missing. Every so often they revert to these terri-​bad charcoal pencils where you unwrap thread from around the point to write. I’ve also constantly run into them being completely out of the two main staples I get in bulk: raw almonds and quinoa.
If they could perfect the bulk/“natural” section, they’d get 5 stars. But they’ll get my money regardless, since they’re so close. So I guess Fry’s wins this battle.

I love this grocery store, they have everything. They have a fantastic alcohol and cheese selection. Great sushi made fresh and tons of pre made items in their deli area. Great for lunch. AND THERE IS A COLDSTONE CREAMERY IN THE FRONT, can’t get much better than that.

This supermarket has everything — florist, rent-​a car, bank, post office branch, pharmacy, books/​library corner, and a great lounge area for patrons. I see people playing Ma-​Jong and other games there.
I am particularly impressed by the fact that they have lowered their produce pricing to be more competitive with other merchants (e.g. Sprouts). Now I am buying more of my produce at Fry’s. If they bring every produce item down to a competitive price, I will buy everything at Fry’s and not have to make different stops to get the best buys. Manager, are you reading this???

Don’t make your customers walk to the back of the store to get your own brand of water! Fry’s in Phoenix puts plenty of water cases in the front of the store! It’s a DESERT!

Wow! First time here and I just cannot believe what I saw.
This place is amazing!
You may never have to go anywhere again to shop but here.
A huge and beautiful store in every way.
Food store is just the beginning. They also have a Bank, a coin star, a Pharmacy. Yes you say most stores do. However, the story gets bigger.
They have every type of food item you could ever want including those that are ready to eat. An entire Electroinic store right inside, as well as a redbox if you just want to rent a movie. Starbucks, or and I almost forgot they have a Car rental place inside as well.
It is like something from the future.
You honestly have to see this place to believe it!
When folks come to town from back East to Visit, I am putting this on my list of things to see.
You can even buy furniture here as well.

Fry’s is one of the Kroger brand stores and it is clearly their best.
Every so often, we will pick up a few bottles of wine and grab one of those ecological friendly bags. I took the time recently and noticed that they have printed all the Kroger stores on it’s side. Clearly someone in Kroger HQ was thinking beyond their area. Realizing, that having one bag for all their stores, would save money and promote brand awareness. Well, it did.
Turkey Hill, Smith’s, Ralph’s, QFC, Fred Meyer, Payless, City Market and Fry’s. These are all of the Kroger stores we’ve been lucky to shop in over several relocations, and they’re all very good individually. Fry’s and this store in particular, seems to be the best!
In the short five years we’ve been in Arizona, this store has had several updates. The books and magazine area was updated four years ago and then again recently. Same thing for the convenience food. Three times in five years. Now, they have a wine tasting, sushi maker on hand, bar area — which is always packed! At least a dozen shoppers watching a flat screen TV, drinking wine and eating some personally made sushi and pot stickers. WOW!
This would all be a sidebar, if their prices weren’t competitive. And how do I know their competitive? Because mammoth Walmarts is now airing TV commercials against Fry’s and saying theirs prices are lower. Incredible! Who ever heard of Walmarts airing commercial against one competitor! One competitor. Think about it for a moment.
As our YCM Lindsey F wrote fourteen months ago: «Holy grocery store! I don’t even know if the term grocery store can be applied to this Fry’s. Imagine Target, Costco, AJ’s, Fry’s, Walgreens and Whole Foods all piled into one overwhelming massive store.» Our family agrees and we haven’t even mentioned their $ 0.10 off a gallon of gas/​diesel tie-​in with Circle K or Shell. So, why shop anywhere else?
A shout-​out to Jeff in Bakery, Donnie in Checkout and Gloria in Deli. They are friendly, helpful and willing to go out of their way to get you whatever you want! Did I mention their great customer service?
Okay, I’m a Fan! And, this is: «Woohoo! As good as it gets!» Five Stars.