Fresh & Easy

Well guess what? You won’t be able to complain about this store chain any longer. They are closing all the stores. Found out yesterday. If you noticed the prices went up on many items over the past 3 weeks. Don’t shop here anymore. They are trying to leverage the dollar! The same guy that said he had no control on the price increases of almost every item I bought in there regular and said he did not know why was the same one who said they are closing out! Run!

A surviving relic of the ideal shop spot for a small household. Will likely visit several times per week.

Super disappointed by this fresh & easy location. Multiple times I have found expired items on the shelf and pointed it out to clerks, who have been rude to me in return. It’s not my fault that you are leaving expired foods on the shelf. Today was the final straw. Shame on me for not checking the hot dog buns closer before I purchased them. 4 days past the best by date and one bun at the bottom was covered in mold. Returned them immediately upon discovery. The store clerk was cordial but it was clearly not the first time someone had brought food back because it was bad upon purchasing. This will be the last visit to fresh & easy.

I’ve been going to this store since it opened pretty much once a day. But less and less since the new owners. It’s gotten so expensive and I keep running into rotten produce. Looks fine on the outside but onions and tomatoes I’ve had bad luck with. Fresh baked bread used to be a stable but the loafs got tiny and the price doubled and they don’t seem fresh any more. My waist line thanks them for.
Tonight went over at 2am for ice cream… they were closed. 24 hr signs still up. I have a theory that businesses only advertise what isn’t true and it still holds. Either they mean 24 hrs… but not in a row or they don’t really understand what 24 hrs means. Now there’s no way to know when they’re actually open.
Have always loved the self checkout… unless you have a lot of one item. 30 cans of tuna fish… you have to scan every item. I stopped stocking up there. Although the prices today would have stopped that anyways.
I wish they were a little better. If they fixed a few minor things I wouldn’t even mind paying the higher price. Just all these little things and I’m finding myself going there less and less and often leaving with nothing.

This place somewhat approaches healthy, genuine food with actual ingredients but still has lots of processed crap. The only thing I don’t understand is how expensive it is. I only go here when I’m desperate and it’s late and I don’t want to suffer in Wal-​Mart with a bunch of meth addicts.

This is a great store… they have lots of variety on fresh fruits and veggies and the prices are not bad at all… my personal favorite part of the store is their pre-​made food section. They have several different options to chose from salads and sandwiches, to sushi to lemon salmon and rice. I go here probably once a month to get some healthier items. And the sushi that they have is actually pretty good, I got the spicy California roll for lunch one day and I would definitely recommend it as far as grocery store sushi goes.

I love the convince of the location and the new 24 hr hours of operation of this Fresh & Easy location. I never have to wait in line while I am here which is great, however, since all of the checkout lanes are self-​service it makes purchasing alcohol cumbersome. The selection here on most foods and alcohol is not al that great and most of the produce and meats are exclusively the «Fresh & Easy Organic». This lends to having an overall higher grocery bill than I would typically like to dish out every week. As someone that lives in the area and prefers to go to the market every 1 – 3 days Fresh & Easy gets plenty of business from me because of its convince alone. I wish they were more affordable.

Fresh and Sleazy is one of my favorite stores. The staple that keeps me coming back is their terrific fresh/​thawed pizza dough. It rises nicely on the back porch in the summer and stretches out nice and thin.
I wish they carried some authentic Italian cheeses to go with but can’t expect everything. They also have awesome frozen veggies, an assortment of hummus, and interesting misc items. Wish their beer prices were a little cheaper and I could shop my pizza parties at one place.
A great place to pick up a quick snack or lunch for working stiffs

Updating my review as five stars as usual. I somehow get excited to visit a grocery store! I love you Fresh & Easy!

This little store has gone through a lot of changes Iin it’s life. Initiallly, I went there a lot when they first opened due to the gourmet-​ish offerings, then my visits tapered off as they struggled to find their niche in the Phoenix market.
I have started going back occasionally for quick trips. I like the new merchandising and the prices are competitive. I am also able to find some cheese products that are otherwise unavailable at my neighborhood Fry’s. I aappreciate the service ethic.
I would love to ser more locally-​made products and a wider array of «wine and cheese“sorts of items on display and more produce. It would also be great expand the bakery.
I want this place to succeed… we need more diversity in this neighborhood. I will try to go more often for basics. I do wish there were more choices in certain areas but hope those issues will eventually sort themselves out.

This was my second time here. Family members love this place. Small store footprint makes for less travel. Good selection of a little of everything. I was struck by the large number of packaged, prepared foods and the steady shopping traffic at 9 PM.

I love this grocery store. Fresh prepackaged items.
They’re lemon cilantro hummus is killer, I love it with they’re pre cut packaged jicama sticks. They also have a fabulous and well priced wine section. The store is located right on the corner of 7^th ave and Indian school, perfect location to swing in and grab a quick after work fresh meal. I love you fresh and easy;)

Having thought about it — the only thing that kept me from giving a 5^th star to this maxi-​mini market the first time around was my reluctance to say award that «as good as it gets», but they had good quality pluots/​plum-​cots at $ 1.50 per 8 or 9 on 8÷30÷13, and I think that, and other than not giving away the merchandise, this maxi-​mini market is as good as it gets! A belated but deserved 5^th from me.

When I lived in Arcadia, I largely ignored F&E. Since moving into Melrose, this store is walking distance from my home. How I lived without shopping here I’ll never figure out. This store quickly became my go-​to, all was right and good. Five stars all the way.
But then, something changed. It wasn’t the news of corporate doom, no, but I bet that’s why. Something changed in the store — and it’s why this is not a five-​star review. That something is fresh bread. Seriously, F&E are you kidding anyone with this «new» formula of bread you’re peddling?
F&E’s fresh baked bread was among the best bread I had ever eaten, and certainly tops for grocery store bakery fare. The price was amazing, and the crusty, just right kind of chewy carb heaven was sublime. The bread was a starring attraction that led me to other purchases. I’d go in for bread, and come out with with half the store.
Now … sigh. This «new» bread is a disaster. I was hopeful when it rolled out in store that it was a test, a mistake, a joke … but alas it’s still there. The new bread is too doughy, lacks crust, the flavor is off. Lowering product quality, while raising the price, is an insult. I’m really surprised no one else has complained about this — which makes me wonder if this change is not universal. If that is so, I’m going to be very angry.
If anything, I’m guessing this quality change was made as a cost savings. This is a great example of cutting off your nose to spite your face. Tracking my spending in this store, there’s a sharp decline since the bread has changed. I certainly can’t be the only customer in this camp.
Um, slow clap for crappy business decisions, like shaving costs at the expense of profits? Sigh, it breaks my carb-​loving heart.

The best part about Fresh & Easy is their prepared foods. They have a lot of ready-​to-​microwave/​grill/​bake meals in their refrigerator section that are healthier than traditional frozen meals and reasonably priced ($ 5 for a chicken breast with roasted kale and mashed potatoes; $ 5 for a thai noodle salad with shrimp and veggies). They also have a lot of healthy-​ish prepared sides and snacks like hummus with veggies, egg salad, caprese salad. Their party platters seem like a good option for potlucks. Another plus is they have a surprisingly varied selection of beers and wine for being such a small grocery store.
The negatives about this place is that the price for produce is expensive. I only buy the produce that is on sale, everything else I get at Safeway or Sprouts — no way am I paying $ 1 for 1 apple or $ 8 for a carton of raspberries! Also the parking lot has those islands in the middle of their turnout lanes, BUT THEY AREN’T VISIBLY painted or anything. I came so close to hitting the middle island today when I was turning into the parking lot! What is the point of those things? get rid of them OR make them more visible!

I was pretty excited when they opened a Fresh & Easy right near our house. Fresh & Easy is a cute little grocery store. The prices are awesome and they have a great selection of food. I like coming to Fresh & Easy because I can get apples, oranges, and spinach for pretty cheap.
If you are looking for a grocery that has a variety of foods for a great price. You should check out Fresh & Easy.

Fresh and easy is super easy to get in and get out of when you only want to spend less than 5 minutes picking something up. While not the most amazing grocery store, they’re great for those ‘grab n go’ necessities. I hope you don’t mind running into your neighbors in public, because you’re likely to see someone you recognize here. They’re just too convenient of a stop to skip past.
They’ve got a decent selection of meats, cheeses, prepared dishes, breads, beverages, and packaged foods. I mostly stop in for bananas, broccoli, oranges, milk, etc.
A common misconseption is that Fresh & Easy sells «good for you items.» I think some may have them confused with Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods. The stuff here is just as advertised Fresh (98% of the time) and Easy (to get in, out, and back to your day.)
Im not sure how you get on their mailer, maybe sign up for something in their store like the rewards program. They usually send us out $ 3 or $ 5 off when you spend upwards of $ 20 or $ 30 in store coupons every 2 — 3 weeks. Not a bad deal and definitely cuts the cost of your daily needs by a good 10 — 15%. If you’ve got one of those in your pocket, it’s basically free money!

Update: I’m upping this to 5 stars because I find myself saying out loud, «I LOVE Fresh and Easy!» Even though they don’t carry fresh beets anymore :(
I REALLY like this grocery store. I can’t stand to shop in a mega store and go back and forth between 27 isles just to get everything on my list. I usually feel like I need to go home and change into tennis shoes just to do my grocery shopping… but NOT now that I’ve discovered this quaint little store that has almost everything… including fresh beets! The produce is far fresher than what I’ve found at the regular Fry’s, Bashas’, Safeways… but I’m disappointed they don’t carry jicama or living butter lettuce, otherwise, I’d never have to step foot in another grocery store again. LOVE the store, the staff and the concept… BRILLIANT!

My grocery store of choice… for most items.
I love to buy food here because it’s easy for a single person. Things come in single or small servings and you are able to buy the right amount of produce. I generally purchase produce, snacks and wine at Fresh and Easy. For cleaning supplies, dairy or other products, I need to visit another store.
I also appriciate the Friends card because you get cash back on your purchases. Like real cash not just points that mean nothing.

I wish I could give this location high marks, but unfortunately I can’t. I love Fresh & Easy, but not this particular location. Everytime I come here, the discount section is empty. Plus this is a British owne, where are the British Teas?
The one on Camelback is really good though where Wild Oats used to be. I give that location 5 stars.
I can usually find daily yogurt, juices and single serve meals in the discount aisle.
Plus the staff over there are very nice and always happy to bag your groceries.
Here? Hmm… …I’m thinking maybe they are short staffed.
Plus what’s up with the security guard? There must be a lot of theft at this location.