Fred Meyer

Unilocal… I’m begging! PLEASE make it possible to give less than one star!
Where do I start?!! At the beginning; the parking lot. The parking lot is filthy. I have seen needles, used condoms, vomit and human (presumably, since there was also toilet paper) feces in addition to the usual assortment of fast food containers, plastic bags, etc.
There are always a variety of creepy people hanging around asking for spare change and cigarettes. Never food. Go figure. That’s the ones that are conscious anyway. Definition of conscious, in this case, is not passed out. There are usually at least a few of those laying around. I’m basing my assumptions on the fact that they are still clutching that tell tale 40 ouncer in the paper bag. Finally, there are the mystery piles of dirty clothing, sleeping bags, etc. There have been several car break ins and assaults in the parking lot.
Entering the lobby… It stinks. Of something unidentifiable. Always. Usually more creepy people hanging around asking for spare change and cigarettes. By the way, this is during the day. I wouldn’t think of coming here at night.
The actual shopping area is pretty clean and well stocked. They have a great seasonal section and their garden department is really nice; especially in spring and summer. I’ve always found employees to be friendly and courteous.
The bathrooms… now the feces and toilet paper in the parking lot is beginning to make sense! Enough said.
I’ve complained several times. I know many others have also. And not just lately. These problems have existed for quite awhile, are on-​going and are escalating. This tells me management at this location doesn’t care about customer safety. Or employee safety as these poor employees are required to park a fair distance from the building and are coming on or getting off shift at all hours.
What really peeves me… there are several seniors as well as disabled folks in the community who have very few shopping options due to transportation challenges so therefore must put up with these conditions just to be able to have the basics. They are often the most vulnerable adults in our community. THIS LOCATION DOESN’T GIVE A CRAP ABOUT SENIORS OR THE DISABLED! If you don’t want to support this, I suggest the Benson Plaza location; well worth the extra 5 minutes to drive there. If you’re headed to Benson Plaza, help the seniors and disabled in our community to have a choice and a voice… consider offering them a lift up there or offer to pick up a few things for them.

This has been my «go to» grocery store since 2001 when I bought my first house in Upper Rainier Beach. I now live on the North border of Renton and it’s still my favorite grocery store.
Here’s why:
It’s an excellent location, I always seem to be driving past it going somewhere, so it’s never out of the way. I wish I could say that about Trader Joe’s.
The food quality & prices are always good. I especially like the huge produce section right when you walk in, always a nice selection. Right next to that is the substantial Bulk food section, all the flour, nuts, & etc. with minimal packaging.
From the bakery to all the rest they have it all. pharmacy, banking, clothes, home wares, garden stuff. It’s kind of all in one shopping at one location. I’ve even been to the Optometrist department with no complaints.
Hours & Carts: 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM 7 days a week. I love doing my shopping in the late evening and 11:00PM closing works for me. I also really like the stubby compact shopping carts that they offer. They hold a lot more than they look and are super easy to maneuver (they offer the older longer deep basket style as well).
Final thoughts: Don’t really need to change much. I imagine as time goes by, updating will have to occur. It’s seems about middle aged. It’s certainly not a brand new architectural wonder of your grocery shopping experience of a store :)
Hope this helps.

I am impressed with pretty much all Fred Meyer stores and this location is no exception. It’s sprawling, it’s all-​encompassing, and the folks working there seem to dig their jobs and helping you spend way too much money. Looks clean, smells normal… good place to shop for whatever you’re looking for and fifteen things you aren’t prior to arriving :-)

Careful watch you receipt at fred meyer my first time actually looking at mine, found I was charged for 3 pies and only bought one.

After experiences in «this part of town» at other grocery stores, I was expecting more of the same chaos in a brick-​and-​mortar that needed an upgrade or security down each aisle. I’ve only been here once and it couldn’t have just been that I was there on a «good day». The aisles were clean and well-​stocked and there weren’t police sitting in the parking lot as they do at WalMart in Renton.
I’ve only been to this Fred Meyer once and will definitely not hesitate to return.

First trip to this location. Clean, open layout, friendly! I called ahead for sleds since they were sold out at Target and Walmart. They had them and the lady walked to the department to tell me what they had in stock. Super amazing customer service! Thank you.

I just moved to this area so I thought I would check Fred Meyer out. I approached the deli and the deli worker was very friendly. I asked for «Colby jack cheese sliced thin». It was then that I started to sense attitude. There was «pre-​sliced» Colby jack cheese sitting in the deli case which was sliced who knows when. I repeated «yes, sliced thin». The response was «you mean what I have here in the deli case?» (which was sliced thick by the way). I didn’t have the energy to fight with the employee today. I don’t want your «pre-​sliced» food. I’m not in a hurry so I can wait until it is sliced fresh. So, no thanks. I will not be returning to Safeway or Fred Meyer because I have had the same problem at both stores.

I had a great visit here! I went grocery shopping and saved a lot of money with the prices they have here. Otherwise the clothes and furniture looked a little spendy. I had a sweet conversation with the cashier lady, very friendly. When I went to the pharmacy, I was all out of my medication so I wasn’t feeling the best, but the two people at the counter I spoke to were very comforting. I wish I lived closer to this Fred Meyers!

They have the best prices in town. If you shop the ad, stock up on the sale items, use in store and digital coupons.

FRED MEYER JEWELERS
If you need any Jewelry this is the place to go. Raymond is the man! He goes out of his way to make the customer happy and do the right thing. A lost quality in today’s market.
They are fairly priced and provide good quality jewelry.
Like I said. The 1 thing that keeps me going back is RAYMOND the store manager. His staff is very helpful and supportive as well.
Raymond knows no limit to good customer support. I had an issue with my wife’s wedding set. He stayed in the phone for 4 hours to make sure we were happy and got what we wanted.
I can’t recommend this place enough.
— the Riesbergs

HUGE STORE … Did our grocery shopping here. Very good merchandizing and excellent options. The Wine Department was heavy re: Washington state wines … and that makes me very happy

Feeling frustrated looking for shoes, been to tons of stores and nothing. Finally went here and the shoe sales lady helped us out, she called around and found another Fred Meyer that had what we were looking for. Thank you, great customer service in the shoe department :-)

Why are you guys hating on fred Meyers it’s just a grocery store lol. I go here every weekend for groceries and they almost always have everything I need. I like to shop here because their produce is cheap and more fresh compared to the grocery stores where I live and their selection of meat is huge. They always have deals on wheels and I always save $$$ on gas because of their rewards system. Go Freddy’s!

Typical Fred Meyer. The parking lot is laid out really weird, lot’s of random stop signs that nobody seems to notice. Very old feel to it, needs to be remodeled at some point. There is a Tullys Coffee & a Chase bank inside, so that is convenient.
This seems to be a very popular store; the aisles are always jam packed with people who don’t seem to want to move to the side to let people pass, and the lines to check out are somewhat long normally. The staff is usually pretty friendly and helpful, slow though. Along the story of people not moving, the staff likes to leave their carts full of stuff to stock unattended in the middle of the aisles as well, so that is fun trying to push those out of the way to get by or to get the product I need.
Lots of apparel/​accessory clearance all the time — some good deals too! The electronics dept is rather big, as is the home and garden.
Clean store, never really see anything that grosses me out. Produce always looks fresh. Well stocked, I haven’t had to get a rain check for anything from this location before. Prices are typical FM prices, make sure you have your rewards card.
Check by customer service for extra weekly ads; they rarely ever have any by the front doors.

I do all my shopping at Fred Meyer, I have no doubt this is the best grocery store EVER.
The fruit and veg is always fresh. The aisles are always clean. Everything is neat and organized.
Employees are friendly and helpful. I have never had a problem with Fred Meyer after 3 years shopping with them.

They got whatcha need, but you can get the same things for cheaper across the street at Walmart… Then again~ you would have to deal with Walmart.
The parking lot here Also sucks! Typical of a Fred Meyer parking lot though… I think they do it on purpose.

One of my favorite grocery store chains, just behind Publix and Wegmans.
The cashiers are always extremely friendly and fast moving. Their customer service has let me know of an out of stock item via twitter in the past. Also love that you can pretty much find anything you need here.
Only gripe is their deli department, we’ve experienced a few less than friendly employees behind the counter. Also, when I ask for extra thin deli meat — I don’t expect to get cardboard thick slices in return.

This Fred Meyer is a solid melting pot of Seattle’s south end.
Having been here on-​off since ye ol’ school days, the staff here have generally been efficient and friendly; the occasional ‘customer moment’ may test thy patience — proceed how you must from there. Employees assisting the aisles seem to be a bit friendlier than the front staff.
You will pretty much find everything here from toiletries to planting pots to natural baked potato chips. I usually come here for the munchies in the regular or natural aisles when I’m passing through good ol’ Renton.
My recent visit had me getting a certain clothing garment. Their clothing department is always dead; naturally… perhaps. Of course, when I get to the cashier up front next to the Tullys (I’m 80% sure it’s Tullys, 20% different?). there is a customer with a handful of coupons which I can only assume something was mis-​processed. Pfft… ah well, I waited.
It’s good for my wants and somewhat convenient, the bathrooms are decent and the Chase ATM has a 40% chance of a small line on Saturday afternoons.

This Fred Meyers is pretty nice compared to the one in Burien, I love that they have a playland area for kids to hang out while the parents shop! I love their organic and natural food section its like my whole foods away from whole foods, well a mini version any way. But I love Fred Meyers for having the everything in one stop, clothing, home, grocery, jewelry, electronics, etc. Its a great place to shop especially for last minute gifts because its the place we go to when we realize we have a kids birthday party at 2!
Staff is pretty nice here too, parking is good and I love that its conveniently located in the middle of a shopping center where I can grab a teriyaki lunch or a indian buffet! =)

If you ever moved away, you start really missing more than family. You may also miss your shop family. This is how I feel about Fred Meyer!
I’ve moved away from the NW a few times, and each time I am reminded how much I love Fred Meyer! Now, I am hesitant to express why I love FM because many of you Unilocal reviewers may then also crowd my FM making me grrrrrr. But, being a optimist, I am sure that will not ever happen =D
I love FM and my out of town friends do too, because there is so many options to choose from when purchasing something. I also like that I can shop for my groceries AND get those items for the home, reading pleasure, beautified products, gifts and gardening. It makes grocery shopping fun to have all of this in one stop!
I also really like that there is a «red box» just outside the main entrance… one never knows when the movie bug will strike!
Overall great place for options, price, quality and shopping fun!