Lemoore NAS Commissary

Not alot of people are privy to this but,… you can talk to management and request they order certain items and if enough people do… they will carry it as a trial and see how many people buy it to determine if they will put it on the «keepstocked» list… they recently started a sushi bar… most times pre-​made but sometimes made to order… it had me apprehensive as if I would be ordering «gas station sushi» but the look and smell (lack of smell) made me go for it… it was slightly over sauced (pre-​made version)… but it was actually some of the best sushi I’ve had in california, in fact it was the second best I have had in this state… another pro-​tip for grill masters and tactical fatherators.. talk to the butcher… shoot the breeze and talk cuts, marble, lip on bone, and carnivore talk with the guy… the taller Asian gentleman with glasses you would think just came from the Kobe beef processing facility… after talking to this guy. you will notice when you are there at the coolers, mysteriously, the empty area for the cut you are looking for will fill up with more choice cuts at the size and fat content you prefer… the only downside is… in the past 8 years I don’t believe I have seen much prime at all. not to worry because the choice and select are pretty decent none of that Argentinian cattle… also… like I’m sure someone else has stated by now… if you are agoraphobic or just hate lines… stay away on the first and fifteenth of every month.

People watching at its finest! Watch as the Dependa stalks it prey. Attacking any who try to steal the discounted pop tarts. Avoid on the 1^st and 15^th as pay day brings the herds out in large numbers and may increase casualties as well as increase in unruly dependa offspring who terrorize the isles in search of Uncle Jody with the Animal crackers…
OK ok jk but seriously avoid on pay day some of these wives are nuts and put them all together at one time it’s like a full moon on Friday the 13^th senerio.
May the odds be ever in your favor!!!

Let me first preface my review. After serving 20 years in the US Navy, I have shopped at many commissary locations throughout the world. As a retired member, shopping at the commissary is one of the last of our diminishing benefits.
Before I start sounding like an entitled SOB, I will focus on this location specifically. A little background first. DeCA operates the commissary. This is a not-​for-​profit entity. Which means every dollar made is put right back into the business. It also pays for the employees (less baggers, they work for tips), overhead, etc… However, DeCA charges the consumer 5% across the entire receipt. This 5% is to help with building maintenance, erecting new stores and repairing/​replacing equipment.
With that being said, this particular location is extremely small and needs a serious refresh. Due to its size, the selections are extremely limited. More times than not over the last 2 years items such as meat are limited as are the selections of fresh fish.
I have noticed over time, prices are increasing when compared to civilian stores (Ralphs, Savemart). So when you consider those eligible to shop at the commissary often have to drive a bit, costs saved don’t seem to be so attractive especially if you are only saving a few dollars.
The butchers are more so stock folks putting out new stock, while the deli offers a great selection of fresh cold-​cuts and cheeses. It should be mentioned, the deli prepares sandwiches on-​site which is always good considering the limited choice in the base’s fast food joints.

Deli is pretty good. They make great sandwiches. The dutch crunch bread is on point. I also enjoy the ready made pasta and other items. Makes it easy on potluck days.

prices are great!
Staffs are friendly but not everyone well nobody’s perfect, but I would suggest that it would be a lot better if their going to show some you know «welcome!» expression.
Maybe I am being a little bit strict but I had an experience working in the service industry and I learned that customers are customers and they deserved to be welcomed right. :)

GREAT prices and lots of selection!!! If you are able to get out on base and need to go grocery shopping, then this is your place.
Right now, they are having a HUGE sale on General Mills cereal…$ 1 for a 17 ounce box of Captain Crunch… regular and peanut butter. They also have Cheerios, and Chex, BIG boxes for only $ 1, c’mon it doesn’t get any better than that. I snatched up about 9 boxes, and I don’t even really care for cereal, I am more of a oatmeal and toast kind of person, so thankfully they have those items for good prices too.
This store is always really clean and the employees are friendly and helpful. They do a lot of re-​arranging, so don’t get comfortable, lol. They used to have the Sushi station right at the door when you walked in, but now you have to go over by the Deli counter. They have also changed the lines for the cash register, stuff is always changing here.
They have a good selection of produce here and they are much more reasonable priced than in town. Although on some occasion you can find better deals in town, just depends.
They have a great selection of meats, fish and poultry. You really cannot beat their prices. I just purchased some hamburger and only paid $ 7 and change, rather than pay $ 10 – 11 at Walmart. The chicken, Fosters Farms, is also reasonably priced… I paid $ 9 for 6 individually wrapped breasts vs. $ 11 and up elsewhere.
The bread/​rolls/​buns are cheap too. Got a package of hot dog buns for $ 1, and they are Nature’s Own brand.
A must stop for me at every visit is the deli counter to get some pepper jack cheese!!! The cheese is soooooo good, it is not too spicy but has just enough kick in it. I stopped buying dry salami here, cause my last few purchases it had a weird and SOUR smell. At first I just thought it was a fluke, so I purchased again. I bought it a 3^rd time thinking surely it wouldn’t happen again, but it did… I think they call thst insanity, doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. We brought this to their attention and the tried to remedy it by giving some more of the same sour meat, no thank you.
If you are on a budget but still have a family to feed, then you should come here. I was able to purchase a whole months worth of food for less than $ 200!!!
#flagproof

I never understood the «ACTIVE DUTY IN UNIFORM HEAD OF THE LINE before 1300» policy for its Self scan & bag section. Its normally after a long days work at 1600 that I step out to go home to find a shopping list on my phone. If you are active duty in uniform shopping for groceries before 1300, you are probably U.A.

The commissary is much bigger and cleaner than it used to be; it’s a pretty good service operation for a base like Lemoore, better than the off-​base types in savings anyway. The lines can be long, though. Eternally long.

Isn’t the best Commissary I’ve been to, but definitely isn’t the worst. The employees that work here are all very awesome/​friendly people. I work here occasionally for my job, and I also shop here. I’ve gotten to know them very well. They always have competitive pricing, which is great, plus no sales tax. The 5% service fee is to renovate and build new Commissaries around the US, so I have no problem helping out in that regard. They’ve put in a sushi bar, I’m not a fan. It made my husband and I both sick, and I told the sushi guys that… They weren’t very thrilled ha! I’m sure people love it, though. I’ve never had an issue with lines, unless you go on payday, but DUH that’s a given. All in all, glad to have it within driving distance. I especially like when I end my days of work there, 2 birds/​1 stone! Get my grocery shopping done and essentially get paid to drive out there :)

Why do they charge a service fee to shop here??? I thought military shopping was supposed to be shoppper. Well i guess it is for everywhere but here. Plus when you check out you have to tip the bagger or you will look like a real «summer’s eve».

Considering the fact that the lines are always long, the commissary does have some pretty good sushi and fresh deli sandwiches. Having to tip the people that bag your groceries is a bad idea simply because people usually pay with a card and have no cash to tip them. But overall decent place to grab a bite on the go while on base.