Fort Myer Commissary

A small commissary that is currently going under some remodeling as of 6 Mar 16. It has your basic staples and I just went in looking for one thing on this particular day since I was in the area. I am not a regular shopper at this commissary since I am closest to the Fort Meade commissary. I will say if you are going to this commissary the parking lot entrance and exit can be tricky and to keep your head on a swivel for drivers who are not paying attention. Prices are on par as with other commissaries in the area but the biggest thing I notice is that it is a hit and miss with the products. You would think that they would carry the same products as other commissaries but this is not the case. What you find in one you will not necessarily find in another. This is proven by the one item I was looking for but did not find (found it in the Andrews commissary). Overall not bad and I think the regular customers will find an improvement once the renovation is done.

You have to be very careful and look at the expiration date on EVERY product you buy here. They will gladly sell you an item with an expiration date of tomorrow. Two or three days later, when you notice that your lunch meat or milk or produce is rotting, you only have yourself to blame. This commissary will just leave things out for sale as long as it takes to get them out the door. Employees and management do not seem to care about food safety and what they are selling to customers.

We love the commissary and the prices are great, employees are helpful and it is clean.
The thing we do not love is the produce– if you want the basics– apples, bananas, strawberries, etc you are probably good but I return produce almost every week. The watermelons have been sitting in the bin already rotten, sweet potatoes rot after after 1 week, raspberries have mold on them, avocados that literally rot before they ever ripen for you to eat them, grape fruits that are mushy and close to rotting. Organic squash that was $ 6 for 4 pieces was rotten in the middle so you couldn’t see that it was bad until you cut it. You have to be very careful about the produce.

Fort Myers commissary has a nice selection of fresh vegatables. The kale, spinach and colard greens are fresh. They seem to be getting a larger selection of vegan foods.

I just re-​read this review and realized I made a mistake. My review was for Fort Belvoir, not Fort Myer. Duh. Anyway, I now consistently shop at Fort Belvoir and it has been fine. I just don’t go at night. During the day is fine just get out of there before the Kingman gate closes or you have to go around to the gate near the hospital.
I’ve also shopped the Fort Myer commissary and it’s very nice.

The deli section needs a lot of help. Several people need have customer service training. Also some of the cashiers. It’s getting old with the aggressive behavior.

It’s much smaller than Little Creek or Norfolk base. But they have good enough. Really clean and mostly fresh. I found one Rub organic bread got moldy. They have $ 1 off coupon now but I hesitated to purchase one then. Lines for cashier are not long like other commissaries. Also their parking lot was not packed either. I went there on Thursday afternoon.

Definitely the best deals in town! This place has great hours. I highly recommend getting your groceries here. The sushi is also top notch, the fresh sushi bar is awesome. Blue crab rolls with extra old bay is highly recommended!

Better than most commissaries, but this is do in large part to all the General officers and other high viz tenants on Myer. Having lived at Benning and shopped there for 7 years the Myer commissary is a vast improvement from a cleanliness and selection standpoint.
What’s funny is that you still deal with the commissary bagger nonsense, but that’s probably inevitable at any commissary.
Word of caution — the meat department folks (I wouldn’t even bestow the title «butcher» on them) have no idea what they are doing when it comes to cuts of meat. I know this because they have no idea what the two cuts on a brisket are (the flat and the point), which is butchery 101. I also overheard one of the meat department employees telling a customer that a Boston Butt comes from the hind end of a pig (it’s actually a portion of the pigs upper shoulder)…Again, butchery 101. Oh, and one employee didn’t know the difference between USDA select and choice. Proceed with caution when consulting them.
Overall good commissary and it provides a service that my family and I enjoy. Their sushi stand is also decently good.

Well stocked with all kinds of stuff. I always end up there in uniform so it makes for a smooth trip in and out with not alot of people. I like to ability to special order products there when you cant find what you want. Always a quick trip!

I try to do most of my shopping here because of the amazing LOW PRICES!
I had a great experience today that I felt warranted a review…
Usually when my husband and I shop here we have to wait in a line in order to check out and it takes forever. That’s usually when one of us runs to get something we’ve forgotten. There are two lines you can wait in and sometimes someone is there to usher you to which ever lane is open.
I sent my husband to get something, thinking he’d get back by the time I got to the cashier, but there was no wait! The cashier was so nice and helpful. I unloaded my cart, and she asked if I needed any help, but I didn’t need any. I finished unloading my whole cart and my husband still wasn’t back yet. Luckily no one was waiting behind me. I apologized for this, and she dismissed it, said it was alright, and turned off her lane light so we wouldn’t inconvenience anyone who might get in line behind me. I thought this was the most thoughtful gesture! It was convenient because I was the only one in her lane, and luckily my husband showed up only a minute later. But she was just so sweet and I was so impressed by her.
CONS:
Most times when we go to the commissary it is a very frustrating experience. The isles are packed with people, and it’s hard to maneuver. During the weekday it’s less crowded, but there are significantly more elderly people there and it doesn’t help matters. I don’t mean to offend. That’s the truth of it.
TOSS UP:
There are a slew of baggers there to bag your items and even push your cart to your car for you. This is very convenient, and thoughtful. But they expect a tip once they get to your car, and in my experience they don’t even load your car for you. I’m sorry, but pushing a cart is easy. If you wanted to load my groceries into my car and take the cart back with you, that’d be way more deserving of my money.
Edit: Apparently the baggers do help put things in your car if you’re there alone (and with kids). If you’re there with someone, they tend to pay you no attention.

Excellent commissary inside the beltway. Very decent selection, even of organic and more obscure items. Great prices – especially on vegetables, meat, and dairy. It is smaller than Andrews AFB or Ft. Belvoir, but it has sufficient selection and is perfect for a quick trip, especially during off-​peak hours. Enjoy!

So this is one of those things where you have to ask, do I compare this to other Commissary’s or other grocery stores. If we are going with the former it gets a five star rating, if we are going with the ladder it gets one star. It is a great location, nice selection and relatively fresh produce. Compared to others of its kind it is a freaking deluxe place to shop. Compared to other grocery stores the service and selection leave something to be desired. And at what point did we decide that our troops who are sacrificing their life for our country only need sub-​par groceries?

Modern and convenient. One of the great perks of military service is being able to use to use this facility. Excellent selection, fresh and healthy food. If you have a military ID it is a shame not to use this facility (who knows how much longer this unique perk will remain around with the looming budget cuts?).
Just remember to tip your bagger.

The Fort Myer Commissary is fine. I can usually get most of what I need here and it is not as crowded as other area commissaries, though hours are more limited. Staff has been surprisingly friendly, which is appreciated. While it lacks a fresh fish counter, occasionally there will be a fish stand set-​up in the store. Again, not a lot of organic food, but a good selection of Seventh Generation products. Small toiletry section. I’m just happy to live so close.

Not the best commissary I’ve been to in terms of military, but gotta love the cheap prices compared to regular civilian stores!

I don’t care what no one says this commissary location is beast! I honestly come to the commissary to get produce, dairy, and frozen veggies. I can find better deals on Coke, Tide, etc at Target or other grocery chains but tax free?! You can’t beat that! The produce department always has a large variety of veggies and fruits and I have yet to be disappointed by any pithy oranges. Dairy section is grood (great and good) too with great prices on yogurts and cheeses. They really kick ass when it comes to christmas foods from Germany those liquer cakes are so expensive elsewhere and they make great gifts.
This is a great benefit for the soldiers and their families and they maintain this location well. It gets crowded on certain days i.e. Christmas, thanksgiving, Winter Weather Advisories. Other wise it is good. Fort Belvoir’s is just so far and the crowds are huge as it is next to one of the best PXs in the area.
If you got an ID card get your items from here make use of that benefit!
HOOAH!

Hey, helping cut my entire grocery bill in half is always going to score points in my book. This place is cheap and right down the street from my digs. Though it is on an Army base… ugh. C’mon, can’t a Marine poke a little fun?
This place has pretty good selection though for the love of everything that is holy, do not go on the 1^st or 15^th of the month. Or even the weekend that you might get paid early because those two days fall on a weekend. If you are in the military, you’ll know what I mean. This place is an utter madhouse. They run out of stuff like a hurricane is coming through followed by word of Godzilla will be pillaging your house and even dog’s house.
Plan ahead. Avoid the crowds.
Make sure you have a few bucks to tip the baggers as they will load your groceries into your vehicle. Its a little awkward but lugging your own out will have laser beams shot into you from their death stares. WARNING: There is a Caucasian male in his late 40s that will talk your head off at the register as he checks you out and will seriously take 20 minutes. Beware.

Ft Myer Commissary is about one of the best in the system — hands down. Amazingly for its location, it is seldom mobbed as its sister locations in the DC area are. Upon entering, the customer has the ability to attach plastic extensions to the shopping cart for delicate goods, an innovative idea that avoids crushed bread, bruised apples, and black bananas. The store is well designed with a large — better yet, huge dairy section, an immense frozen food section, and an outstanding fresh vegetable area. A vitamin and nutrition section is conveniently located near the front entrance. My favorite military commissary in the area.

Not bad, not bad! After going to many commissaries over my 30 years of existence, I have to say that this one was by far the best I’ve been. Granted, it’s not the largest, the selection was great, and it wasn’t over crowded like Fort Belvoir.
I liked the fact that despite the numerous generals and other dignitaries living on post (to include General Petraeus), the place didn’t give a watered down vibe that you get from some other VIP places.
The selection of fresh veggies was enormous — what pleased me was that a majority were in fact fresh and not near spoiling like you sometimes get at Belvoir or other places. The aisles were spacious, no one just arbitrarily «parked» their carts in the aisles, and folks weren’t fighting at the meat aisle.
DECA (the Defense Commissary Agency) finally got one right with this store. Too bad they can’t get it right at others.