Albertsons

Honestly… I really dislike Albertsons. Not just this one, but all of them. They have such ridiculous prices for everything in the store, and their ads and coupons don’t even make it worth shopping there. For me, at least.
I prefer going to Market of Choice (yes, I know that place is pricey too) for certain things like the milk I buy (I don’t get dairy milk) and Albertsons’ prices for almond/​oat/​rice/​etc milk are off the charts stupid.
Also all the times I’ve gotten produce from Albertsons… It’s always really over ripe or moldy. On the inside, too. A friend went with me here for some light shopping a couple times and every single time I’ve gotten moldy stuff. Really over ripe kiwis, moldy on the inside peaches/​nectarines…
And yes, you might say, well maybe you just suck at picking fruit.
No. I had to go through EVERYTHING and pick the stuff that felt most NOT ripe. Like really, guys? You’re supposed to put your produce out when it’s still not ripe at all. Either they don’t know how to stock produce, or the place they get it from is just sending it to the store waaaayyy too late. Bad green onions (which they cut the roots off of, so I can’t even fucking put them in water to get healthy again) really bruised apples, what the hell?
Also, they used to have this deal on meats: buy one get two free. Sounds awesome right? Well, it was. And now they don’t have that deal anymore, which is the only reason I go to Albertsons. Guess I’ll be going somewhere else for meat! Which is really too bad. They do have some deals, though, where they have $ 1.00 and $ 2.00 off stickers on the meat packages, which is still pretty good. You can get a whole bunch of chicken, pork, etc. for under $ 5 a package. But, for me it’s really not worth it to come all the way here JUST for meat.
I’ll stick with Market of Choice, thanks.
One more thing… Their deli is terrible. Really bad fried chicken that I am too scared to eat because my teeth might literally break trying to crunch through that shit. Pretty meh joe joes.
In conclusion, I probably won’t be coming here, unless I get a coupon or something for $ .99 dozen eggs or a really good deal on cheese.

Albertsons is the place to go for your deli munchies. There is fried and grilled chicken by the pound which is the best you can get in Ashland. Not any chicken joints in the area. I get chicken wings for 6.99 that match and imo would are better than BWW for the price and quality. Definitely a better option than heating up frozen Tyson chicken products in the microwave.
Albertsons is also the least expensive place to shop for groceries in Ashland but you can still save a bunch of money just by driving to Medford to winco, food 4 less etc.
Do try coming here for they’re deli which consists of fresh chicken, pasta salads, baked breads, and grilled/​cold 4.99 paninis with premium deli cheese and meat, that demolish the subway next door. Not a bad option for lunch and not far off from I-​5.

This is our favorite grocery store in Ashland. It gets 5 stars as a relative comparison to all other grocery stores in the area.
If you want a quick rundown of my ratings it would go as follows:
1) Albertson’s
2) Shop n Kart
3) Market of Choice (best ALCOHOL selection in town by the way)
4) Ray’s (in Talent) (best fried chicken :])
5) Ashland Co-​op (depressing prices, elitist ideology, and smells like BO, sorry)
Ratings are based on a combination of selection and prices.
In terms of selection, theirs is the best in Ashland. Surprisingly, the kale is always tastier and fresher than it is across the street at Shop n Kart. Clearly the presence of hippies does not actually improve the kale, who woulda thought. Albertson’s also offers cheaper chicken at 1.99 a lb. Shop n Kart does not go lower than 2.99, and this is only during sales.
The cereal and snack sections are also ridiculously huge, which is good for us because we have a 9 year old picky eater who is constantly deciding he is over different foods.
Another undisputed-​ly best section in the store compared to others nearby is the deli. There is a huge selection of meats and cheeses and the deli employees are very, very nice.
It also wins on pure price points, which I mentioned before in the context of chicken. Sometimes Shop n Kart will have things for less, but it is not reliable and it is always random.
I am not even going to mention the Co-​op because that place is pure insanity. If we want to talk chicken again for a second, you can get two «smart chicken» breasts there for 12 dollars vs. 3 dollars at Albertson’s. Nonsense.
Also nice, is the Starbucks in store on those cold or tired days.
Today though, I was even more impressed when the baker handed me his birthday cake, which actually shocked me when I first looked at it. They went ABOVE and BEYOND anything I could have ever expected, and it was only 18 dollars! I will definitely be uploading a picture. It is the Mario Kart themed cake, if you want to scroll through and find it. I have also ordered from Market of Choice, which objectively probably has the better bakery (which is reflected in their prices). However for a child, who appreciates flashy colors and cuteness, Albertson’s is definitely a better choice. Especially if you have to feed a bunch of children on a budget.
THank you so much, Albertson’s bakery!!! His day will be made.

I love my neighborhood Albertson’s. Much better hot panini sandwiches with far more meat and cheese for $ 5.99 than the crap you get at Subway. Great improvements to the deli and now a cheese bar!!! Prices look high but a lot of items are on special every day. Great staff and clean well stocked store.

Haven’t seen an Albertsons in a long time. Clean store friends fly staff. Lots of Ice cream.

Never again will I shop at this Albertsons. You would think a store this size would have their shelves stocked at all times, especially with the more basic items. The lady at the meat counter is just rude and dismissive. Not only did she treat me, the customer, with disdain but her follow employee as well. She was far more interested in aligning herself with a male customer who was in agreement with her regarding another customer. The meat department is like walking through a soap opera. All I wanted was a basic cut of meat that was not stocked on the shelf. This is not the first time I have encountered problems with this employee, but it will be the last. Again, I will not be back.

I have always loved Albertsons more than Safeway and I have moved all over from state to state! This Albertsons is arranged differently from most Albertsons I have been to but u will figure it out. It seems bigger than most. Friendly cashiers! Only one stall for a bathroom :/​Starbucks right in front! Redbox outside which is awesome of course! The only downside is how eco friendly Ashland is that NO PLASTIC BAGS exist in this store! If you dont buy or bring your own, u get a paper bag! :/​Yuck! I went for baking supplies and eggs, same prices as any Albertsons. But the baking aisle has WAY MORE organic ingredients than any other well known grocery store I have seen. Such as Gluten Free and Whole Wheat Flour and Sea Salt over Iodized Salt for example!

For a store this gigantic, there should be more people working to help customers find what they are looking for. Okay, now that I have vented a bit, I was able to get all of our needs and wants for the evening and the car ride today. It took me a bit longer than expected, but I made it back in one piece and I almost couldn’t say the same for my futile attempt at the Safeway down the road. Don’t even bother with that one.

There was time that Albertson’s was everything that a grocery store should be, unfortunately that time has passed.
«You’ve got to give the customer the merchandise they want, at a price they can afford, complete with lots of tender, loving care.» ~ Joe Albertson
That simple quote is what first made me an Albertson’s shopper. Since the chain was acquired by SuperValue in 1996 the company (and in turn individual stores) have lost sight of what their roots are.
This should be a two star review but there are a couple of standouts at the Ashland Albertsons. The store Manager Jody is keen on details and keeps a clean market. Priscilla in the butcher block is a blast and abundantly helpful, produce is well stocked and the service deli employees pleasant.
Another key to the store is the fact that they seem to have good employee retention. Seeing the same faces for years on end is comforting, my continued shopping at Albertson’s is to support them.
In fact the only reason I still shop their is that the employees exceed those at all other Ashland grocery stores in my opinion.
Pet peeves:
Regularly out of stock on basic merchandise. How can a grocery store run out of Campbell’s tomato soup and boneless skinless chicken breasts? I often find myself having to go to another store to complete my shopping.
Prices: High! Unless every item I buy is on Club Card savings I can count on my bill being 30−40% higher than the same items purchased at Winco (but who wants to drive to Medford on a basic grocery run?)
Old/​out of date product on the shelf: Nothing more aggravating than getting home to find that the yogurt or frozen meal I just unpacked went out of code three days ago (I have learned to take my glasses and read every date).
I yearn for the days when the Albertson’s family owned the stores and ran them the way Joe intended from the 30’s until June of 2006 when SuperValue (not) took over.