Smart & Final

Los Angeles, United States

3.1

Closed now

13 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 323-939-0946
Website:
locations.smartandfinal.com
Address:
5555 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90036
Mid-Wilshire
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
1.4 miLa Brea
2.3 miWilshire/Western
2.3 miDASH;LADOT
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes

Today

Today 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Los Angeles) 1:48 AM Friday, November 29, 2024

Business hours

Monday 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Tuesday 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Thursday 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Saturday 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sunday 7:00 am – 10:00 pm

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13 reviews of Smart & Final

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Place rating: 2
Los Angeles, CA
Smart & Final is only good for their bulk buys. Otherwise, their quality is crap. I bought chicken breasts here one time and it literally smelled like it was rotting. I returned it immediately and decided that I am only going to buy non-​perishable stuff here. Go to Ralph’s! It’s right across the street. You’re not saving that much by coming to Smart & Final.
Place rating: 3
Los Angeles, CA
This store is great for picking up the essentials. Usually switch between this place or rite aid next door. They share a lot in the parking lot in the back. One thing I don’t like is the long checkout times. Seriously! Only one person at the cashier to handle the after work traffic? They do have a food area which I did not know until I stepped foot in this store. Never really bought produce here before. They have a Ralph’s next door with a bigger selection. Literally the next block over, so I don’t mind walking over.
Place rating: 2
Los Angeles, CA
Just called for a price check on a bag of ice and the lady was short and rude and said it’s against their policy to give prices over the phone. When I said I called other stores comparing Vons and Ralph’s were 3.99 $ & 6.99 $ then she suddenly said that theirs was the same price. How confusing! ! It it because of the drought?
Am I really going to drive around LA just to price check over priced frozen water?
Place rating: 1
Henderson, NV
Our cashier alma was one of the rudest people I have come across in customer service. The interaction isn’t even worth typing. She is either underpaid or just the meanest person ever. I hope management gives her a raise. Her attitude made me assume she is homeless and the world hates her.
Place rating: 3
Glendale, AZ
Great store with great smaller bulk item selection.
I used to love shopping here for stuff like Havarti and Swiss cheese in bulk. Bill candy packages and much more.
I lived not too far and made the trip weekly.
They also have these great potato chips that were .99 cents per bag — chipotle flavor my favorite.
Place rating: 4
Los Angeles, CA
This place is bomb A far cry from the S & F I remember as a kid, that had huge Costco-​sized boxes of everything and a membership you had to pay for. Oh no. This location is right near me, in the same spot that has a Lowe’s and a Carter’s in it. Plenty of parking (drive all the way up). And they have everything a regular grocery store has. No really. Everything. Like, the organic canned beans I buy when I’m too lazy to soak my own. For less than I’d pay at Vons or Whole Foods. SCORE!
Place rating: 3
Los Angeles, CA
Nice clean store, ample parking.
The only negative thing I can say about it is that there’s no express lane.
If you’re going there just to grab a couple things, you might be waiting behind a couple people with huge carts full of party food.
The bagging is slow too because after the items are checked, the checker is also the bagger, which makes the checkout process doubly long.
A lot of people compare Smart and Final to Costco. Many say Smart and Final is much easier. Maybe it is, but the checkout process at Costco is much faster and efficient, even with larger orders.
If you’re going there just for a couple items, bring a book to read, or use the time to catch up on all those emails you need to read. You’ll have plenty of time.
Place rating: 4
Beverly Hills, CA
«Waste not, want not.» That’s what my Mom always said. Me, a product of first generation Americans, live by those words daily.
True to my Eastern European roots, I send the breadbasket back if I don’t want bread, allowing the restaurant to offer it to another table so mine, untouched, won’t be trashed.
My ancestors would roll over in their graves to set foot in a Costco. Needless to say, I never have. Just can’t handle the quantity, the excess and the compulsion to buy unneeded items. However, I don’t discount the prudent shopping by large families or businesses.
Come to think of it, my DNA providers, would probably take issue with Smart & Final too. But I don’t. Smaller scale, cost effective for my single household, I plan purchases wisely, using up what I buy then recycling containers appropriately.
Another solid Smart & Final location with affordable merchandise plus fine service to allow me to be as green as I can be!
Place rating: 3
Los Angeles, CA
The store is nice & clean; I like the new layout. The selection of items are getting better.
Employees are nice, tho there is one guy who works there who is just mean.
But the worst is the lack of ability to open up registers in a timely manner.
The line for the cash register is usually almost to the middle of the store!
It is truly not acceptable. They will have two registers working during a busy rush & just may, (if you are lucky), they will open a third one.
Obviously the store management do not understand CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Place rating: 4
Los Angeles, CA
The only reason to go to Smart & Final is to buy the right sized mini cups (2 oz) to make JELLO SHOTS! You can also buy lids that fit the cups if you need to transport the shots to somewhere other than directly down the throat!
A pack of 125 cups and lids will cost about $ 5-​.
I would have posted pics of the jello shots in the cups but there were none left after I thought about it! Maybe next time!
Note**
I lost $ 40 in this S&F location…
TO: Whoever found my $ 40– lying on the sales floor… I hope that you were blessed and needed the $$ way more than I did!
Place rating: 4
Saint Louis, MO
Smart and Final is what it is and it does that well: You can buy lots of things in bulk, which adds up to lots of savings in the long run.
They’ve got some food, but I’d only really recommend buying it here if you’re already there and you need food. Ralphs is super close, so you can always pop over there for produce.
I went here in the evening and it was pretty dead and so quiet it was a bit creepy… not a big problem though.
Place rating: 4
Los Angeles, CA
Smart and Final has it’s perks and then it’s downfalls. First I have to say they have Most everything I need here — although I prefer to buy my meats/​veggies at the market or TJs. And I must note sometimes it takes a LONG time to get out of here — but all things considered I really like S&F.
They sell wine and you can find it very reasonably priced — this is very important to me :)
Overall their prices are great though — can’t be beat! But if you’re in a rush, I might suggest shopping elsewhere.
Place rating: 3
Los Angeles, CA
Smart and Final is one of those places where I just quickly want to throw in my trolley what I need and get out…
Since I cater I am sort of a regular here.
The service is horrible, to begin with… don’t expect any knowledgeable advice or answers.
The fresh produce is so-​so.
Might as well get that at Trader Joe or drive to downtown LA.
Other than that they do have a fairly good selection of other products.
It’s the basic simple things, nothing fancy.
The reason I will shop here is because I live close by, driving to Costco is more of a hassle although I do prefer Costco’s fresh produce.
But, having said that: it’s a good shop to have in the neighbourhood.