Safeway

Watch what you buy here. I have been coming across expired food since last year. Yes I have spoke to the manager 3X about it, no one cares.

Today I went to the bakery to pick up an already made cake for my sisters 18^th birthday. When we told the lady what we wanted, she showed us a paper to verify name spelling, the paper read «happy birthay Alyssa» we corrected the left out D and she rolled her eyes. When we received the cake we were mortified. I will post a picture as well, with cake in hand we set out to find help, we could not find any available sales associates. Needless to say we did not purchase the cake.

Safeway has become our primary grocery store (except maybe for Sprouts). We mostly shop their Club Card special using their phone app. Prices are competitive with others (and sometimes better!). And I like the gas rewards.
Pretty good produce and meats. Their «Open Nature» line is mostly all-​natural and some good stuff. And of course the usual stuff you’d expect in a grocery.
Each Safeway is a little different. This is a good one. I like the one in Ocotillo, but I don’t get down that far south very often.

This Safeway has a US Bank and a Starbucks inside. It’s also very clean. A nice grocery store one might say. But, there have been times when I was looking for a package of herbs and they didn’t have a very good selection. The wine selection is paltry for a store of this size. There is a nice bakery towards the back of the store and they do have a nice selection of prepared foods to the left as you come in the doors. The checkers have always been very pleasant here as well.

I love going to this Safeway with my kid in the evening. What grocery store can you walk into at 6pm and not have to worry about it being busy: P Unfortunately I have to pay the price for the convenient and chill shopping experience. Frys and Walmart have much lower prices on most things but are not nearly as comfortable to shop in as Safeway. They have a Starbucks too and most of the baristas can make a good drink but for as slow as they are you would think that place would be a lot more clean.

I got the Signature Café Apple and Walnut Salad with Chicken. That salad was definition
. It even came with a fork! Everyone knows salads aren’t legit unless they’re prepackaged with a fork. The chicken was moist, apples were crisp, and they were not stingy with the dressing. Mama likes her dressing. Let’s be real… the Safeway Café is the only legit place in Coolidge to eat lunch. Man cannot live on Subway alone. The walnuts were candied… personally I like my nuts raw, but who am I to judge? The ambiance was amazing! I would classify the lighting as «dim mood lighting». Quick check out process and I earned Safeway points to put toward fuel. This was definitely a positive lunch time experience and I will definitely be back… because again… man cannot live on subway alone.
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Nice & clean store! Friendly staff. Prices a bit higher but sales are good & the location is convenient. It’s right on the bus line.

I wouldn’t normally take the time to review a grocery store but I feel the need to because this one really goes above and beyond in terms of customer service. The cashiers there are always friendly… they actually make eye contact and TALK to you (imagine that!) And every time I have a cart full of groceries they have always asked if I needed help loading into the car. I always decline, but it’s a nice gesture. Colin at the deli is great! It seems like each time I’m there it happens to be after the deli has closed and he doesn’t mind rewashing the equipment to get me what I need (have to remember to get there earlier!) Better prices would put this store at 5 stars!

The prices were so-​so.
The store was clean.
The bakery is hidden in the back left corner behind the alcohol — I just wasn’t expecting that, although now that I think about it, it makes sense… most people snack with their drinks, right?
The disappointing thing was that we arrived for balloons and flowers, but had to go to customer service and ask for help… but we had to wait several minutes for someone to even show up at customer service and then at least 5 more for someone to show up at floral. NOT a big deal, we weren’t in a hurry, it just wasn’t properly staffed. The man who finally helped us was great and friendly, however.

After leaving Home Depot I stopped by for one item, a green (bell) pepper. Guess how much it (yes, just one) cost? $ 1.50! I’m a sucker for convenience which is why I was at Safeway to begin with, but to pay a buck-​fifty for a pepper knowing at least half would become garbage. I just couldn’t do it! I don’t dislike this store, but sometimes you have to draw the line. My line looked like a green pepper.

Great service ! After 7pm, and they sold out of their signature chunky chicken noodle soup. But the deli rep warmed up a small batch for us. Safeway has the best ready-​made chicken noodle soup ! Chunky, yummy and just the right consistency and great service with a smile. The kale super salad was fabulous too ! Add a rotisserie chicken (or KFC :-) and voila a balanced meal.

Love the cashiers here. Also love the Starbucks employees, especially the cute ol’ lady who just makes my day and a damn good carmel macchiato!

This is my go-​to Safeway since it’s very close to my last two homes. I think overall the prices at Safeway are likely higher (I have no scientific proof) but if you use your loyalty card, take advantage of the «Just for U» coupons and offers, and buy things on sale, you can get some pretty good deals. Without coupon clipping.
This location is pretty slow most of the time. I mean that in terms of customers in the store, not speed of the cashiers.
The guy in the produce department is always super friendly, and everyone else is helpful too.
Solid grocery shopping experience. No complaints. I’ll be back!

No idea why I’m writing a review for a grocery store. I’m bored I suppose. The prices here are pretty terrible unless the item you’re buying is on sale. The only reason I shop at this location is because of the cashier staff and the distance. The management is okay for the most part but there’s one older gentleman of southwest asian descent that is pretty rude to every customer. I’m not sure if he’s a manager or a bagger, or just a customer service dude.
I’ve been going there for two years when I don’t feel like driving to Fry’s for groceries and haven’t ever had a problem. The cashiers are friendly and after watching me forget to do so time and time again, remind me to buy ice.
The Starbucks inside is the bane of my money’s existence.

I lived nearby for 4 years, and was on a first name basis with the cashiers. Never once, ever, did I have anything short of an awesome experience there. I love you guys!

This Safeway is less than 1 mile from my house and I refuse to go here anymore due to the poor customer service my husband and I received. We used coupons in combination with some sales for great deals, but did not receive the advertised price on our receipt. We went to customer service to have everything adjusted to the correct amount, but they refused to honor the advertised price marked on the shelf.
We asked to speak to a manager and then the manager shouted at my husband that since we already got a good deal with coupons we didn’t need the sale price. Safeway’s coupon policy states that store sales/​coupons may be combined with manufacturers coupons. After arguing with my husband he finally refunded our money when another customer came with the same issues and we showed him the store’s policy we printed from the internet.
Even if a customer misunderstands a promotions (which we had not), it is never acceptable to get into a shouting match with a customer, especially if you are the manager. Couponers beware!

Great selection of produce. Good bakery and deli. Meat prices always competitive.

The employees at this location are AWESOME!
My husband and I have been going here for several years now and there are several employees that have been there as long. They know us by face and preference and always have an upbeat attitude. I have never enjoyed going to a grocery store before going to this one! They always put a smile on my face, even after a long day at work. We will be moving soon, and I am sad that this store will not be nearby anymore! I will have to stop by every once in a while to say hi to Sandy, Russel and Chris!
The produce is always fresh and maintained, and the store is neat and tidy. Great wine prices!

Pretty standard for a grocery store, long aisles full of processed foods, sugar, and high-​fructose corn syrup.
Pro: They do offer a very slim variety of Organic brand foods in some instances, and their frozen food section is especially on par with this, including some lesser known brands throughout the big chain groceries (like Annie’s) that cater to those with lactose or gluten intolerances. Also, prices are relatively cheap, but you’re sacrificing quality.
Con: No paper bag option. It’s plastic all the way. The one or two times I shop here for last minute items, I usually bring my own bag because it’s kind of ignorant for them to not offer a substitute.

I don’t typically review grocery stores, because I don’t usually have anything fantastic or tragic happen. But, I guess I have something to talk about now.
I’ve been to this particular Safeway many times, but a couple months ago when my fiancé was sick I happened to ask the pharmacist for any recommendations, she gladly helped me. I went back again tonight with a case of an ear ache, hoping she was working, and she was, and again, she was more than happy to help me find what I was looking for. She also gave me some advice (nothing that would need a neurosurgeon referral or anything) she suggested a warm wet rag, blah blah blah.
Anyway, she was very helpful, more than any grocery store or Walgreen’s pharmacist I’ve ever encountered, so I wanted to give her a Unilocal hi-​five.
Oh and I scored a decent bottle of wine for less than five bucks. Yay.