99 Cent Only Stores

Worst customer service. Long lines and when they finally open another register instead of moving people who have been waiting in long lines, they allow someone to just walk up and check out. There are far too many discount stores to have to deal with them.

This store is fun for hubby and I. We like to find name brands, price shop, and of course, buy it here. If you’re lucky, you even end up with usda certified organic products at a fraction of the cost. I can craft without breaking my budget. Their items get better as time goes on. Most of the staff are friendly too, which is a nice bonus! Oh, and they have wine for $ 2.99. It’s not best, but if you’re making sangria, it’s perfect…

Surprisingly this store is usually very neat. They have a great selection and variety of household goods, food, party decorations and seasonal items.
The store has lots of Halloween decorations including pet costumes and Halloween themed candy… and the best part??? Only $ 1
They even sell bottles of wine… good, quality wine too. Nope sadly not for a $ 1 (I would have cleared out the entire shelf, had that been the case) for $ 2.99 which is still pretty darn cheap

Its a decent store… but they have hired this older Indian lady (Hindu) who sort of acts like she owns the place… I think she is just a cashier but she comes across as very unfriendly /​impatient /​un accommodating to customers… Take tonight for example… The store is packed… There are two lines open… Hers at the back and one right in front… Probably 7 or 8 people in line with large orders at the front… As several other parties walk to her register she closes and is a little snippity about it
… Then 5 minutes later after standing at her register and doing nothing… She reopens so that all those folks that initially came to her are now stuck in the middle of the other LONG line lol… just irritating… I processed a return with her a week or two ago and you would’ve thought i was returning a Rolex… not nice!

I love this place. They have some pretty good Asian food here among other things that I filled my whole basket with junk. The people who were in line behind me had seen how much I had to buy that they left the line to get into another shorter line LOL. While I made my way out the store I saw the wheat thins by the exit and had to buy some. I would’ve bought more, but too bad the expiration was short. I was only in this area because my sister was having her grad dinner in the area. I was nearly an hour late because I went shopping in this store haha! Can’t wait to come back again…

Whenever, I drive down South Street in Cerritos, I see this 99 Cent Only Store and think to myself — this has got to be the best looking 99 Cent Only Store I’ve ever seen. At least from the outside and the inside is roomy and stocked as well. They used to have an Ethan Allen furniture store here. Talk about riches to rags. Yeah, I know, it’s used the other way around. But, you get my point.
Ever since I met my new Japanese girlfriend Daiso, the 99 Cent Only Store doesn’t get much love from me anymore. Just, the once in a blue moon booty call. WHY? For O.N.E. Coconut Water of course. It’s an awesome deal — 2 for 99 cents. The day after an intense hangover, dehydration is a killer. Coconut water is great for that. I get the Mango and Pineapple flavored, since they don’t have the straight up water. I’ve never tried the Guava.
During my last visit, I noticed that they had the larger ZICO chocolate flavored coconut water. 3 for 99 cents. I was like, WTF? So, I check the expiration date and it’s going to expire in a little over a week. If you can drink it that quick, I guess it works. Some of you can’t even drink 1 day expired milk, so in that sense, others will just shy away from deals like this.
These stores do really well sometimes. Depending on the location, consumers will flock to places like this for bargains. It doesn’t hurt that this location looks more appealing on the outside as well. It’s right next to Yojie Shabu Shabu, which I think is the best shabu in Cerritos. Tea Station and all that mess is nearby. As a matter of fact, the 2 plazas are connected, so the parking spaces are tight and it gets busy during weekends. Damn crowded if you ask me. Anyways, I go in, I get what I need, then I’m out. Best 99 Cent store I know. DONE.

I shop a lot at the 99 store. A lot! Especially for fresh produce. Who would have guessed that they have fresh red peppers, fancy lettuce and mushrooms and Persian cucumbers? OK. so sometimes the produce is old, bruised, unappealing but its all a matter of timing. Get there when they are just unloading fresh veggies and it’s all good. This is just not my favorite location because of the parking lot, but once inside they have all the usual merchandise and I never leave empty handed.

This is a great store, it has items you will not find in any other store.
I came in and saw the Coconut water was being sold here, two packs for 99 cents. Seems like a great deal and I got a whole bunch. They even had chocolate flavored coconut water. That one tastes 100% chocolate.
Previously Coconut water and the Coconut milk were only found in Asian stores but these days they are available all over.
Here are some benefits of Coconut.

This one is my favorite. It’s very clean and organized. Better than any other around and you can find to really good deals.

Just your typical 99 Cent Only Store’s. Store size is decent, parking lot is decent as well. They have the same stuff the other locations have. Plenty of carts and shopping baskets.
Open Daily, 8AM — 10PM for the summer, and at

I can’t recall the last time I stepped foot in a 99 cent store. But after being ripped off at a local market on bell peppers, I went here to buy some for way less than what I paid for at the other place. It sucked how many of the peppers were in bad shape but I managed to grab some that weren’t too banged up and for a reasonable price. 2 for 99 cents.
They got lots of other stuff I was surprised to see especially in snacks, chocolates and candies. I was kinda bummed they don’t have snickers here but they make up for it with m&m’s, milky way, twix and much more. I was surprised to see Snapple flavored Jelly Belly in a cute little bottle.
The only problem I had with this place was their carts. I grabbed like 5 of them and ALL of them sucked. Couldn’t move several of them without the wheels locking up. Fortunately I didn’t need one in the end since I only bought a few things. Definitely will be shopping here more for produce now and save myself a lot of money.

I loveee the 99 Cents store! They don’t have one in the east coast which is a shame. Lots of goodies for back to school and knick knacks for kids. This one in particular is in Cerritos, which I thought was oddly placed because when you think of 99 Cents Only Store, you think hood or ghetto. It’s pretty organized and this one is definitely my go to spot when I’m bored after getting boba.

What was Mom on to?
She’s been singing praises of the 99cent Store (Lakewood) for many years. A shop snob, I’d smile, listen to her litany of purchases, but avoid the store. What could they possibly have that I couldn’t purchase at Target, Costco, Stater Bros at a similar price?
When the Cerritos store opened I got curious. Ethan Allen, a fixture in Cerritos/​Artesia closed to be replaced by a very fashionable 99cent Store. Had the universe shifted? Stars realigned? Why did Cerritos need a discount store when the Lakewood store was a few minutes’ drive up the street. Why did it look cleaner, more inviting than its sister stores? Was this to be some kind of hybrid?
What could Mom know that I was missing?
I knew she bought 99cent laundry detergent, cleaning aids, stationary, and when the Cerritos store opened, produce. Fruits and veggies from the 99cent Store? Was it over ripe? Bruised? How could they afford to sell a bag of pippin apples, bag of russet potatoes, mesh of on-​the-​vine tomatoes for 99 cents? Dunno how they do it but since I’ve become a weekly shopper at this store I’m a believer that it not only can be done but is done everyday at 99cent Stores all over the city.
During the Christmas season I scored all the artificial poinsettia, garland, bulbs and ribbon needed to trim two different trees — one at my house, one at Mom’s.
So Mom was right: the 99cent Store is not only economical, they carry a large variety of seasonal products along side every day staples. For me, and many of my neighbors, it’s become the coolest place to shop.

This is the very best 99 cent store I have ever been to EVER! I love this one! Its a nice size and it offers so many products! Even brands that it seems as if the 99 cent store wouldn’t have.
I called myself having a rule to buy anything from the 99 cent store minus food. That lasted for years upon years, until I discovered this store. I’ve bought quick little snacks like lunchables, salami meat, crackers, chips, candy bars, even energy drinks! I’m into their holiday stuff, they had tons of nice winter wonderland stuff that I loved! Now my rule is not to buy condoms from here, but maybe I’m missing a pleasant surprise.

Get over the Yuck factor and check this store out!
I just made last night’s dinner with items and fresh ingredients that I bought here:
–Veggie Soup — onion, small potatoes, celery, carrots.
–Quesadilla — green nopales (cactus) tortillas (it’s GREEEEN!) and shredded cheddar cheese.
–Dessert: Green apple crisp with oatmeal and brown sugar.
–Extra dessert: Jello pudding double chocolate moose, only 120 calories.
My favorite pair of sunglasses were from here, too. They might be damaging to my vision (j/​k), but they fit well and are cute. Other misc items that I will now buy from here: toilet paper, party decorations, shampoo and conditioner.
Staff are really friendly.

This 99 Cent Store is way better than the other 99 Cent Stores that I’ve shopped in. I guess it really is location location location, being that this store is in the Cerritos/​Artesia area.
Items here are actually on the shelf and in the slot labeled for them. As for food items, just be sure to check the expiration date and really look at your fresh produce to make sure it’s a fresh as you’d like it to be.
The bathroom is well-​kept and easily accessible for 3 ½ year olds whose moms take too long to decide on which gift bag to buy. I’m just saying…

This is probably my second time stepping foot inside a 99cent store. I don’t know why, but I’ve always had the impression that it’s super messy, crowded and full of illegal immigrants. With that being said, my experience yesterday wasn’t that bad at all. I’m not sure if it’s because of the location, but my trip was quite pleasant.
I had to pick up some plastic serving platters, bowls and utensils. My friend suggested I go to the 99cent store. I would have normally gone to PartyCity and overpaid for the items. But surprisingly, they had a decent selection, considering it’s 99cents.
I got what I needed and the cashier was super friendly too. Parking wasn’t that bad either and all the carts were still clean and in like-​new condition. The store was pretty well kept and I wouldn’t mind shopping here again in the future.

The poor man’s Macy’s.
This 99 cent store opened recently and I frequent it often. How can you not? Salad/​spinach/​bananas all for 99 cents. Every now and then, there will be diamonds in the rough available, such as General Foods International coffee (which will be renamed «Maxwell House International coffee» BTW) and dried mango slices. When the product’s gone, it’s gone, so stock up. It’s a new store, so things are pretty clean. I hate going to ghetto 99 cent stores like the one in Hawaiian Gardens.
Interesting note-​I passed by during the Grand Opening and the lines went around 2 sides of the store all the way to Pioneer Blvd. There were giveways for the first few customers. The main attraction were crappy, third-​party LCD TV’s. Anywho, I drove by and noticed the CBS2/​KCAL9 newstruck was pulling up next me on South/​Gridley. The driver saw I was interested in seeing what local field reporter was in the vehicle, so he rolled down the window and said, «Suraya Fadel». She looked up and said «What’s up, what’s up». I gave a quick nod & a wave and off I went down Gridley.
True story.

There are those who will think I have lost my mind for giving a 99 cent store five stars.
But this store is clean, bright, well organized, has wide aisles, and has products that you will actually use. Many name brand products. Half the store is full of sundries and a third is groceries. The rest is odds and ends like toys, gift bags, and school supplies. Everything from cans of coconut milk to pregnancy tests can be had for 99 cents.
The clincher for me was a box my favorite childhood cereal, Quisp, for 99 cents. Cheap nostalgia is a way to my 5-​star heart.

Woohoo! Finally a 99 cent store within the Cerritos and Artesia area! This place has a wide selection, extremely well lit, clean, and has nice employees. I went here the weekend after it opened and I saw so many people of different races and cultures, you would have sworn that there was a natural disaster that enraged people to shop endlessly in this store. The produce and cold foods were located at the back of the store and was evenly spaced as to not cause any obstacles for those who were perusing the wide aisles. I felt so ecstatic to find name brands and surprised to find some items as low as 59 cents! So come into the 99 cent store in Artesia and don’t leave empty handed. Remember, it’s not about being cheap, it’s just about being plain smart!