Smart & Final

most helpful & informed staff ever!
called about DRY ICE — not something everyone buys all the time & the woman on the phone was ON IT!
she even put me on hold to check to see what weights of it she had left.

The cashier that works here is so rude. His name is Joseph. There was a guy in front of me with only one item and the cashier took 5 minutes. He didn’t even memorize the codes for the vegetables and was looking through a piece of paper. I was putting my groceries inside my bag and he kept on throwing the groceries to me.

This is a great store. You wouldn’t think that a warehouse store would have decent produce but they do and it’s fairly inexpensive. It’s a little rough around the edges, I mean it’s no Whole Foods, but the prices are good and the people are friendly.

I shop, wait in a line that takes forever, and come home to find the cashier (Claudia) didn’t give me my change. I call management and they put me on hold and finally return saying «what can I do to fix this situation?» Now I have to go all the way back to receive my change. I ask whom I should ask for when I return, they tell me find someone in a black shirt– really? God, if it’s too hard to register product, bag product, and collect money and return change– I don’t know what to tell you. I’m so angry with their customer service and quality of work…

I like shopping at Smart & Final to get water because they always seem to have a good deal on it.
It’s actually quite a large store compared to other locations I’ve visited in the past. It almost seems like a mini Costco/​supermarket with a larger area for produce, dairy and meats.
I came to pick up on some drinking water again and looked around a bit. I also picked up a 8-​pack of the Myntz mints which is sold at Trader Joe’s. Buying them in a package shaves a few cents off each tin compared to buying them individually at TJs.
The produce looked fresh so Smart and Final is a good place to stop in to pick up groceries for the home as well.

I’ve had good experiences at other Smart & Final stores and will continue to bring my business there but this location is in trouble! Check out is always a problem with too few cashiers on duty and a manger that IMHO is not very professional. Perhaps it’s time for a personnel change?

Clean, well stocked, generally good prices. Only two stars because I dread going here due to the slow checkout times. It sometimes takes half an hour to get through the line, so even though I can see this place from my apartment I often go to Food 4 Less or Von’s because they have more cashiers and it’s so much less of a hassle. They did finally make a 10 items or less line but it doesn’t seem any faster. Hey Smart & Final PLEASE speed it up!
Oh P. S. If you go out through the in door the manager might grab you, rip out some of your hair, and accuse you of stealing. Yes that actually happened.

Overpriced grocery. They use to have great deals before but not anymore.

Even though I live close, I barely ever shop here. Only come here for quick fixes when I run outta milk or bread or need some veggies. The produce section is clean and pretty decent but a little pricey. Their overall prices aren’t all that cheap compared to other places. They accept cc/​debit cards and EBT. It always seems to be freezing cold inside and the lines are outrageously long! Every time I’ve gone, seems like there’s only two cashiers open. They really should hire more people! So if you come here, be prepared to Wait!

The prices are reasonable, the parking is ample, the location is convenient. The cashiers at this place though… oh my goose neck. I have never encountered worse cashiers in town! and this spans through several different occasions that I’ve come to this location, definitely not an isolated incident. The last time I was here though, with three checkout lanes open, the cashier at the EXPRESS LANE decided to take this elderly lady with 3 SHOPPING CARTS worth of product. As an establishment that says that it’s the «faster warehouse store», this was beyond belief. It literally took over ten minutes for the cashier to process one transaction (the processing of her check payment alone took at least 5 minutes). To make matters worse, when people in the line started mumbling and grumbling, it seemed like the cashier intentionally slowed down to piss off the shoppers, her speed went from like 20mph to 5 mph. Even though I was the next person on the line, I just switched to another lane out of frustration. I can’t give this place 1 star though because the aisle personnel have always been helpful and friendly. Despite this though, I don’t think I’m coming back to this branch.

You pay for what you get I guess. Yeah it may be cheaper, but usually the quality goes down as well. The lines here almost ALWAYS backed up, even though there are 6 check-​out lanes, one or two are usually only utilized (maybe three if you’re super lucky).
I live walking distance so I’m kind of forced to go here unless I want to drive. The produce here also blows. The bananas have about a 12-​hour window of ripeness and I rarely get produce that blows me away. Unless you’re walking distance, don’t waste gas coming here and end up waiting in like for 15 minutes.

This is the closest grocery store to where I work, when I’m Hollywood, but that doesn’t stop me from liking it.
We get our sodas, waters, and snacks for the office from here. They are always having sales on soda and water, and they are one of the only places that carries 8oz soda cans and water bottles on a consistent basis. They have the big tubs of red vines, as well as the huge bags of miniature candy bars. Huge boxes of cereal bars as well as the huge boxes of cereal. Pop tarts, creamers, sugar, coffee cups, water cups, filters and Mega boxes of potato chips.
The people that work here will always go in the back to check stock if you need more than they have, and if they don’t have it, they will call you when they get it. They are always fast and friendly, but, this location, mid day, is kind of packed. We go early morning to avoid the long lines.
Put all that together, and add the fact they sell alcohol, and it is well worth the trip to Smart & Final. Warehouse size food, at grocery store prices, why wouldn’t we go in here so much? Please note: if you are into mixed drinks, their fruit punch is a great mixer, or just add ice and its a wonderfully refreshing drink…

I been coming to this smart & final since I was a kid and I kinda like this store. It has a complete selection of cleaning supplies a big selection of frozen items, a wide variety of beverages in all sizes and of course good quality meats and seafood. As for the staff never has a problem with them. reasonable price.

Their motto of «The smaller faster warehouse store» is a lie. The one true negative about this store is that almost every single time I’ve shopped here, there are only 2 or maybe 3 cashiers working. With a limited amount of cashiers comes with extremely long lines behind each one of them. You would think that the management would help out but instead they just sit in their office and let the minions do the work.
Anyway, the positives about this place is that they don’t charge a membership fee. Thus, I do save money when I buy in bulk on my grocery items. Secondly, I do like that there is an ample amount of parking spaces. Looking for parking can sometimes be a chore. Lastly, this is my local «Mini-​Costco». I sometimes feel lazy driving to Costco because it is a slightly longer distance. So, I don’t mind shopping here for the same items.

I come here all the time to by my gallon of Tropicana orange juice and it seems there are always long lines and a shortage of cashiers.
It’s located in a convenient area and there is plenty of ample parking.
The only con are the long lines.

Why go to Costco when you can go to Smart & Final instead?
Seriously. You don’t need to deal with membership cards, secret handshakes, or anything. Just show up and you’ll find what you need for your latest soirée. I always do!
They have lots of bulk food items such as veggies, meats, dairy stuff, fruit, bread, pancake and waffle mixes, and more. However, expect lots of preservatives, not much for local, organic, or sustainable food stuffs here. Yet, if you’re looking for convenience, they got it!
Also, they have lots of beverages: carbonated, water, alcohol as in the hard stuff, beer, and el vino. And as for sugaring up those kiddos, they got a great selection, too! Though, I don’t buy that stuff, especially since sugary and carbonated drinks contribute significantly to childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes. So, I usually stick to water. They have lots of bottled water, which is even better if you are concerned about putting together your earthquake preparedness kit. The big one IS coming, you know. Are you ready?
Speaking of childhood obesity, they have plenty of snacks, like cookies, chips, and candy, too. However, only buy in moderation. That’s what I say. They have them in large quantities for cheap!
But perhaps my favorite are the party and cleaning supplies! They have lots of packaging, not necessarily sustainable, but they got ‘em! Trays, Chinese take-​out boxes (during the holidays, I like to put cookies in them), food trays to keep food warm for a long period time, cups for hot and cold beverages, plates, cutlery, and so much more!
They even have parchment paper, oh, la, la! (Great to cook with!), foil, cling wrap, those adorable cups with lids for sauces and stuff!
And, oh, those cleaning supplies, like mops and brooms of every size, and cleansers, the allergy causing kind and the eco-​friendly kind.
And, I never have issues finding parking. I have been able to find satisfactory parking spaces with regularity.
I think you get the picture. They have so much here and more!
You want it. They got it.

This place has some stupendous deals on fresh produce… If you happen to be in the market for five pounds of onions for $ 1, 10 pound bags of potatoes for $ 0.99, etc.
Haven’t had a chance to check out their other products in the store, but I suspect they have good buys scattered throughout the store (albeit higher profit margins)… clearly, these produce specials are their loss leader, but I end up just buying the produce and busting a move outta there.

I would never usually shop at Smart & Final but on several occasions I needed to buy dry ice and this is the closest place that sells it.
I made a further discovery when I was here… they sell paper ice cream containers! The same kind that I usually order online in bulk and pay at least $ 10 shipping for. If you want to see what these containers look like, go to my facebook page — weallscreamrecipes — top pic. So happy!

This is my go-​to spot for staples (like dates or bananas) and sometimes some cat litter. Fucking riveting, I know. Their produce prices are okay and sometimes you can find an ok deal.
I really like the people that work there, they have all been really cool.
But the one.
thing. about. this… locations.
The lines may drive me to suicide.
I joke! But seriously. Expect to have 5 people ahead of you. It’s slow like molasses. It is most definitely NOT the place you can zip in and out of. So beware. Otherwise, it’s okay. A little ghetto but what can you expect.

They sell moon pies! As a southern gal who was feeling a bit home sick, it was wonderful to see these on the shelf. I will have to get some for next year’s Mardi Gras (in Mobile, AL they throw them from the floats, amongst other things).
The prices are great. They have some things I can’t find at Pavilions, and not everything is in those huge bulk style containers.
Only wish they had glue sticks…