Albertsons

Very nice Albertsons. Modern layout, well-​lit store, clean, friendly… and Albertson’s prices, which are competitive. Not a full sit-​down deli, but they have all the usual Albertons’s deli items, including the chicken wings bar. They have the usual things you would expect from a larger grocery store, flowers, pharmacy, etc. Conveniently located, too, for the residents on that side of town. I would recommend this grocery for a pleasant shopping experience.

I’ve never been a fan of the Albertson’s chain but the convenience of this store (less than 3 min drive from my house) had me coming in a few times a month. I have to admit now, that after the remodel, it is a much nicer and cleaner store and always well lit. They added a flower case, have a cheese case, as well as a chicken «station» where you can get your fried chicken pieces, wings, etc. and a much nicer and fresher seafood service counter. The whole store seems to have cleaned up.
Good customer service and they have all the general household grocery items you would need. They are frequently running promotions (we got a free brand new Chef’s Knife!) and can have good deals on foods. My only complaint is that the eggs and dairy don’t seem to be the freshest as they are constantly marked down trying to get them off the shelf because they expire in a few days/​week.
Other than that, I have no reservations about recommending this location to someone to do their grocery shopping.
Why not 4 stars? Because they don’t offer much of a selection of the foods/​items that would really make me a fan. I’m a bit spoiled and like my specialty foods and organic produce.

This store has just undergone an extensive remodel. I walked in and was greeted with a beautiful display of flowers, what a change. Then I noticed that the Pharmacy is now at the front of the store. I love this. This is now going to be my store of choice in the neighborhood.

I only go to this store because it is the closest grocery store to my house, and I’m lazy. It isn’t the cleanest, and I frequently have to dig around for milk that isn’t expiring in a day. In fact, I’ve had to bring milk that has been two days PAST expiration to customer service because it was somehow still on the shelf. I often leave the store without buying anything because the milk is too old, and that is a main item on my list. Why don’t I just go to Safeway off the bat? Or Target now that they have groceries? This review has been therapeutic for me. Maybe I’ll just stop wasting my time here. Yes, perhaps.

I will not be going into this store ever again. I had just been out looking at a house nearby and I had my little white Bichon Frise’ with me. I had her in the child seat of a shopping cart sitting on her blanket. She goes with me into Sunflower at Pantano/​Broadway when we go to PetSmart to shop with no problem.
Today, I was met by the Store Director at Albertson’s who informed me that health code regulations do not allow her to be in the store and that she should be «left outside». Who in their right mind leaves an AKC purebred Bichon Frise’ «outside»? There are dog nappers that like to get «free» doggies. Even to the point of going into someone’s house to get the dog. Needless to say, leaving my pup «outside» is NOT an option.
I had gone in to shop today and left buying nothing. I will take my dollars elsewhere… like Sunflower Market where a clerk named David took my friend’s service dog certificate and laminated it for her for free. Now that’s service with a smile! Thank you, Sunflower. You’re the BEST!
QUESTION: Is a clean little indoor 14 lb. dog on a blanket in a basket worse than a stinky, loaded baby diaper? What health code regulations cover those?
I rate the Store Director’s handling of this a –10 which is not on the scale above.

This far east-​side Albertson’s has got a definite Food City vibe.
Don’t get me wrong, I love Food City and go there regularly for bulk pintos, jalapeños that are actually hot, and stock-​up prices on fideo. On our way out, we hit that taco stand in the parking lot, it’s quite good.
On second thought, I feel bad comparing Food City to Albertson’s. What Food City’s lacking in ambiance & amenities, it makes up for with soul. This Albertson’s tired, and it ain’t got no soul. Shop somewhere else.