Commissary

About a month ago, as I patiently waited in line with my family members to check out, I was called into one of the «open» stalls by a very enthusiastic grocery bagger. At the time, I was advised by the same person that the cashier should be back momentarily so I started to unload my groceries to expedite the process. I must have waited 10 to 15 minutes waiting for the cashier to return and as just had enough waiting around and being promised by the bagger several times, the female cashier came back strolling around without a care in the world. Unfortunately, I decided to put back my groceries in my cart prior to her return and moved to another open check out stall. No one explained nor apologized for my unnecessary wait. I like to believe that the bagger called me in the unmanned stall so he get horde more tips. I understand that baggers work for tips but that was just plain greedy. Needless to say, it was one of the worst experience I have at the March Air Reserve Commissary.

The March ARB Commissary is actually a large and well stocked store for not being on an active base. You won’t get the latest or newest item at times, but you will find everything you need to stock your home. We are a retired Navy family, and are greatful that we have this military store so close by. There’s an area where you can find foods and household items in huge containers like Costco. In fact, I let my Costco membership expire, and haven’t needed it since moving here. Also The deli/​bakery is pretty decent, and there’s a small section to purchase fresh flowers and plants (near produce). I hope this place never closes as it saves us $$$ every month.

This is by far the best commissary I have been to. People who are complaining about this place have never been to one at an active base. I used to dread the long lines overcrowding and rude people at the last place we were stationed. This commissary is never that busy. I rarely even wait in line. Products are well stocked and service is friendly. They do check ID at the door and when you are checking out. This is the same at any commissary you go to and to be expected. Only thing I don’t buy here is my produce. Its generally cheaper at superior or Cardenas and seems to spoils faster from the commissary.

This place doesn’t accept food stamps, they give you a hard time plus the cashier, named Mary was so rude an unhelpful, ask to speak to the supervisor and he too was rude, I will not shop here again.

First off let me start off by saying you have to show your ID three times when coming to this commissary. Once when you come in which you normally do, second time you scan it as your ringing up your items third time you get harassed by a worker to see your ID. There’s really no need to show your ID that much. It makes no sense and it’s just annoying. As I was shopping I picked up some bread and as I was inspecting it it had mold and bugs all inside it. GROSS! So i suggest if you are shopping here you inspect all food items you pick up. I really hate coming here workers are rude shoppers block aisles not to mention they open up at 9am but they don’t open any registers till 10am so I had to wait 30mins just to check out. I’m very unhappy with this commissary. If I didn’t live so far from other bases I wouldn’t even bother to shop here EVER! Other then that it’s a decent size but I’ve been in bigger commissaries.
On the upside they have done some renovations and have done some upgrading which was highly needed and some aisles you have digital price tags.

You just can’t beat the commissary. This one is larger than some I’ve seen at much larger bases. Hey they now have a Redbox too.

Some cashiers and even store managers here are so unfriendly and rude at times. It’s even ridiculous to get harass to see your Military ID more than necessary.
You first walk in and get stop (that’s right, not greeted) to see your Military ID; making customers feel unwelcome at this point.
As you shop around, you’ll see employees pretending they’re working, talking amongst each other and gossiping, & give you the dirtiest look for interrupting their conversation when you need help locating an item.
When checking out, cashiers like to make their own store policy when you stock up on sale items with coupons. Lucky, I had their store policy at hand to make my point valid. It gets worst when cashiers make remarks with personal care items being purchased and crack jokes to their co-​workers right in front of their customers, RUDE.
Of all the commissaries I’ve shopped at, this location has got to be THE WORST one of them all. It’s not because of the store itself, but their way of managing their employees. You will come across employees who hate their job and don’t care about giving quality customer service. I wouldn’t be surprised if this commissary shuts down. It’s their employees making this place an unfriendly, unhappy, & unpleasant environment.

A great benefit to being in the US Armed Forces, most items are priced below Stater Bros and quality is high, International section is my favorite! I love Irish Kerrygold cheddar and the best selection so far is here! German, Japanese and other unique foodstuff items can be found here as well. If you are able to access the Commissary I strongly recommend you go there and save $! Energy drinks are far cheaper than most places, and it is very reasonable!

Great little spot but military or retired military only

This is the closest commissary for my family to shop at. It has mostly what we need at a decent price, plus coupons!

I always loved the commissary it makes me feel like a little fat kid in a candy store. They try to make it very convenient for the shopper by providing all sorts products A through Z available to you for purchase. The shelves are stocked neatly stacked and presentable it is a OCDs paradise. The cashiers are friendly and happy and the baggers are always jolly and make the experience a bit better.