Grocery Outlet

Today another good experience at Grocery Outlet. I purchased a fresh pineapple, 3 mangos, some Havarti Jalapeño cheese, a cucumber, and 4 colored markers… all for lest than $ 7. I can’t resist stopping in whenever I pass by, which is often!

This is the greatest store! Everyone is so nice! The products are excellent. Sometimes low prices also means low quality. Not here. The quality is very good. Fresh produce, great wine selection, plenty of specials. I go here every chance I get, and I hope you will too!

Once you get over the awkward phase of pushing a mini shopping cart down these discounted aisles and can overcome the wet mop smell, you’ll be delighted to see that there are some pretty good deals to be found.
They have a lot of good branded items such as EO and Essie and tons other stuff. The only thing you have to be mindful of are the expiration dates.
They also sell a good amount of pantry items, produce, and even certain accessories.
Their parking lot is very limited and can take you a while to find a spot. Out front and around the corner, they gave metered and residential parking available too.
Great place to go to if you need to stock up at a cheap price.

Everyone I have ever introduced Grocery Outlet to has ended up being a diehard fanatic — maybe it just means that I keep close company with bargain hunters & cheap ppl, but who doesn’t like saving money? So, although I might not be able to give you the «Ruby tour» in person, let me try to break it down to you on Unilocal.
Basically, Grocery Outlet gets all this surplus stuff from retailers/​stores that needs to be sold quickly, where it’s either close to expiration, it’s some experimental new flavor/​item that has been taking up inventory space, or there’s just too much of it. Keep in mind that because of this, they dont keep regular stock of as many items as your typical grocery store does & probably can’t be relied on if you’re looking for something very specific. Once you get that out of the way, then GO becomes this treasure mine of weird Combo flavors, strange food w/​all sorts of Chia seeds, & LOTS OF DISCOUNT BOOZE. We’re especially spoiled in the Bay Area because of the proximity to so many newage, experimental food fad companies that end up getting dumped at GO, like vegan cheese, flax seed & gluten-​free & organic everything, probiotic drinks, quinoa blends, a million fairtrade chocolates, etc. You can try all that shit at GO & not pay ludicrous Whole Foods prices!
Some of my most notable finds have been: Three Twins ice cream ($ 3!!), Terry’s Chocolate Oranges ($ 1.5, I saw a guy buy two entire cartons of this stuff…), Aidells sausages/​lunch meats ($ 2.5−3!!), Mineral Sunscreen ($ 7, this is usually $ 20!!!), Marantha Almond Butter ($ 3), & Beef Jerky ($ 3 for 2 packages).

Don’t buy anything that is packaged with nuts in it. Each time I buy anything and open it up at home, it’s stale. End up having to trash it. I would go suggest buy fresh produce or daily used products. Just be sure to check expiration dates.

What’s for dinner this week? You don’t know until after leaving the store because it seems there’s always a few items which were not on the original shopping list. They always have the core items like chicken and the more common veggies. It’s after this that things get interesting. Smoked salmon wasn’t on the list, but it was a good deal. Chicken already seasoned and ready to throw in the oven seemed like a good idea. Whole turkey breast already in a roasting pan was too good of a deal to pass up. An alternative to Bailey’s Irish Cream just hopped into my cart and it turns out it was every bit as good as the original. That’s kind of how it goes. I’ve tried some brands I’ve never heard of. Most of them are good, but there are a few things which I understand why they ended up in an outlet store. It’s OK because I just won’t buy the bad brands again.
The other side of the shopping experience is the people. Whenever I walk in I see the staff taking care of things around the store. Most of the time somebody greets me at the door and the folks working the checkout are always friendly. Good prices and nice friendly service are sure ways to keep me coming back.

I really think that this is the best grocery store to shop at in the city! Located right off Geary, there is a parking lot in front of the store.
The prices are truly unbeatable and the selection is so great in comparison to other Grocery Outlet stores that I have been to. This should definitely be the first place that you stop at when shopping for groceries. There are so many items that can be found at stores like Whole Foods sold here for a third of the price. They really cater to the people in this city with the type of items they sell. There are lots of organic, healthy items here. At such a great cost! This makes it so easy for me to actually have a good diet :)
My overall experience was really great, and what really stood out to me was the cleanliness of the store as well as customer service.
Be sure to check this place out :)

Grocery outlet is a hit or miss.
PROS:
The prices cannot be beat. Frozen items, canned goods, chips, treats, etc. They also sell a lot in bulk like dish soap, body wash, shampoo at very reasonable prices. Yes, some of the brands are a bit off or something you have never heard of, but who cares when it is just dish soap, right? THE BOOZEEEEE — super cheap beer/​wine/​spirits ($ 3 bottles of wine — yuuuup!)
I have found some great vegan/​vegetarian friendly items for super cheap here — frozen veggie burgers, Gardein (fake meat) products, and almond/​soy milk — yay!
The place is nice and big, you don’t feel crowded while browsing the aisle and the staff is very friendly.
CONS:
CHECK EXPIRATION DATES! Came here once and saw hummus for 99 cents (deal!) NOT — had expired already :(. Also, milk, eggs, yogurt, cheese is about one day away from the expiration date so make sure you look before you buy.
Also, don’t go here with a ‘shopping list’ you most likely won’t find everything you need, I recommend going here to get some novelty items (unique snacks, frozen goods and stuff) but not really a one stop shop kinda place.
A unique shopping option if you live in the area, but nothing worth really going out of your way for.

After 30 years, Vis Valley got a grocery store. This can only be a good thing and this place is alright. There are bargains but you have to check the expiration date. There is beer and wine and the owner is nice guy. also the customer service is quite good and you don’t get that fake Safeway friendliness. Organics can be found but not a lot. The parking lot is weird and they had to close one of the exits most likely due to thefts. Yesterday they told me that why had to stop using hand carts cause they were getting stolen. Yep it is still Vis Valley.

It’s at the end of my block.
Advice from a pro:
*wear headphones. Those puppets are cute on TV, but when they are singing the Bargain Outlet theme song over and over while you shop, it drives you to the brink. (It also makes you buy weird shit, seriously, I walked out of there with CHOCOLATE WINE once.)
*don’t expect to stick to a list. Instead of toothbrushes, you might have to settle on a bizarre, multi-​pronged flossing tool. Hey, it’s all about being flexible *breathes downwind*
*know your festivals. Be aware when one is happening, and avoid this place at all costs during these times. Unless you like being petted while you pay for tampons, or poked with the straw rims of a thousand sun hats.
*save your big hauls for bummer days. If you are feeling a bit blue, and can manage to rack up a discount of a certain size at GOBM, they ring bells and clap for you. Feels like a little personal party at the end of the conveyor belt, sans champagne, where you are the guest of honor and the prize is groceries! This mini-​celebration is so delightfully bizarre, it would pull any manic out of their sad sack (even if for just a moment).
*check dates. Not like you check Tinder. Be critical. Don’t swipe right til you’ve verified that pretty label won’t be sharing her botulism, fungi, or funk with you. You’re worth it.
Richmond, holla.

This is in a great location for all the home owners and/​or renters in the area. As someone who was house/​dog sitting for the week I was glad this was walking distance to pick up so quick food to make.
They have their own parking lot, the employees seem to do a high job of making sure to keep the grocery carts inside the covered area so that the parking lot stays clear.
The employees were nice, the one who helped me check out asked me to come over to her lane because she was empty. Another one was helping out with a customer who wanted to know the difference between 2 similar products.
I didn’t really get a look around the whole store, I had the 2 dogs with me and I just tied them up at the door, which was fine but I did not want to leave them too long, so I was in and out in less than 5 minutes.
After looking at the pictures and the short time I stayed in the store, it seems fairly organized and a place I would definitely go to if I was in the area for long periods of time.
Clean, organized and nice employees!

I really like this place as the prices of certain items is much less compared to Safeway. The place has a small parking lot but has enough spaces for people to shop. The store is very well organized and clean. The staff is helpful when you have any questions. Looking for certain items is easy and nice place to browse for all sorts of items.
Glad I found this place! Keep the prices low!

Went back there again and told them about my stinky can of crab meat story! They offered to bring the receipt back without the product and credit it back to me! Maybe it is an incident. Willing to face the problem, give them back the four stars here!

I’d be stupid not to come, they don’t have everything I want or when I want to come back for more it’ll be nowhere to be found. Prices are definitely more reasonable here compared to most places. My family is a regular here

I like this place! I always like independently owned places and since I live in the area feel I’m supporting a local business! I boycotted Fresh & Easy for some time, so now I don’t even think to go there-​btw, there is NOT a Whole Foods nearby, I think the other reviewer was thinking of F&E…yet I digress…
There are some staple items that I go to Grocery Outlet for, and the rest is a treasure hunt! It’s seriously an odd bag of items from totally bad for you gross foods (that I will admit I eat!) To organic or glutten-​free or other specialty items you’ll find at a Whole Foods.
Well being that I’m an ecclectic eater, this suits me just fine. So the bottom-​line-​? Like a Trader Joe’s, don’t expect to find every ingredient needed for a recipe here-​it isn’t an all-​inclusive fully-​stocked supermarket. DO check expiration dates. If you a tee shopping just for the evening or week, you can find some awesome prices for the fact the due date is in a couple of days.
I do like the small cheese packets and salami and coldcut ends, as well as the BACON ends-​good value!
If you are snobby and don’t like to value-​dive, don’t go here. If you like value for your dollar and uhh understand your options are a bit limited but can appreciate finding quality foods on occasion at good prices (that’s the fun treasure) hunting part), check it out! Also-​? There are always great wine/​beer/​liquor values, too-​another plus!

Have you ever walked into a grocery store with a list of things you NEED but end up walking out with items you DON’T need? Well… let me introduce you to my relationship with Grocery Outlet and this specific location.
This review is LONGGG overdue! I mean really, what is there NOT to like about this location.
Perfect location in the Outer Richmond part of San Francisco and the best part about it… PARKING! They have their own parking lot with tons of stalls and parking on the side of the building.
Just a little scoop: It took over 2 years for this store to be approved but it has finally happened! I was a little nervous with the Whole Foods that is just blocks away. I didn’t know how well this G. O was going to do. But let me just admit! Grocery Outlet is SO much better then Whole Foods (on any given day).
This location is pretty big inside and offers brand name products at discount/​bargain prices. They sale the best food, snacks and drink collections at GREAT prices.
They sale: Organic Vegetables, frozen food, great selections of tasty wine.
Customer Service: Has been great every time I go in. Cashiers are so friendly and always seem to start a conversation with you while they are scanning your items and bagging (I love that) they actually care about relationship building with their customers!
I would definitely recommend coming to this location before looking anywhere else because I am pretty sure they will have what you are looking for and probably even more.

This place is a block away from my house on Geary blvd. they have good bargains on coffee and frozen food products. I go like 2 times a week because it is on the same street as my building. I was there last night bought a 42 count box of coffee pods for my coffee maker. The cashier obviously had a hard time scanning the product, the guy scanned the item 2x, I was tlooking at my receipt before I left the store and right away noticed the mistake, I showed my receipt to the guy standing near the door, then he took it to the supervisor who had to review the security video! I’m like the customer is always right why are you doubting me! I had to wait 10 minutes for the problem to be corrected!
update
Travis the owner of Grocery Outlet. reached out to me and acknowledge the situation was not handled effectively and that going forward the Manager on Duty would ask the cashier if there was an error. For people to say that customer service is dead at this location, they are exaggerating, the owners care about the customers who are regulars who live in the area. You get less service and consideration at Fresh & Easy, compared to here.

The store could be so much better than it is. I have been in other grocery outlets and this is definitely not as nice. Having said that, they are constrained by space and that is not their fault. If I were just rating on the stock and space, the store would probably get three or four stars but what really gets me is the lack of customer service. Just because you have a discount store doesn’t mean you have to throw customer service out the window. Other reviewers already addressed the need to watch for product expiration dates and product freshness, especially as it relates to produce, so I’m not going to cover that. I will cover customer service aspects.
I have not once been greeted in the store by anyone other than what I believe is the manager or owner. Typically they have somebody standing at the front door but they just stare at you as you come and go. Not a hello, thank you, or bye… it’s very odd.
Good old San Francisco and the $.10 bag charge. Of course this is not their fault but they have decided to one up Safeway and charge $.15. Why??? What a scam… Sure a nickel seems like nothing but it adds up. Especially when you’re 68 years old and on a fixed income. I was trying to bring my bags but there’s times when I forget or I don’t go home before coming to the store
The straw that finally pushed me over the edge and likely will keep me from coming back is unbelievable.
On a recent visit to the store I picked up a pack of strawberries that was so rotten my hand and pants was instantly covered in strawberry gunk. Needless to say, I did not buy them. I went to the cashier to get a paper towel and was advised they have nothing. I asked if they have anything I could wipe my hands with and she said no unless I wanted to buy something… seriously!!! I was so shocked I just left in disgust. You would think they would use some of those extra Nickels they are getting on the bag to buy cleaning supplies for their staff to keep the belts clean
As I wrote this I never previously thought about the ramifications it has by not having cleaning supplies at the counter when you’re dealing with near expired products. I wonder how many cases of salmonella or other food poisoning they have sent home from the store.
The manager seems really nice and so I hope they get their act in order and start providing a little bit of customer service. I’m afraid if they don’t the space will just be filled up with another mixed-​use condo development with million and a half dollar condos

With all the recent changes to our beloved San Francisco, many of our artists, students, teachers and elderly have been pushed down and priced out of many neighborhoods in our city.
Luckily the Richmond District, home to one of the largest population of Elders in our community, have a Grocery Outlet where the old Cala Foods used to be. I’m absolutely GRATEFUL that Grocery Outlet exists both in the Richamond District and in Visitation Valley so that our wonderful San Francisco Elders, artists, students and teachers can still afford to eat healthy!
Grocery Outlet stores have basic produce, baking and soup/​meal making staples that allow the aforementioned populations, many of whom live on fixed or limited incomes, to still live in San Francisco and afford healthy foods to keep themselves well fed.
TO THE OWNERS OF GROCERY OUTLET: Thank you for existing. Without you, I fear many of the populations who would be considered middle class in other parts of California, might not be able to afford the healthy food your stores afford them.

This place can be a hit or miss. It’s like the Ross of grocery stores. But you know what? It’s clean, the staff is friendly (they’re always smiling!) well organized, tidy, and there’s parking!
Since this is a grocery OUTLET, you can’t rely on always finding the same items for the same price. Things change here, and I’m okay with that.
You know what’s a steal here? They currently have the giant 32oz EO shower gels for $ 7.99 You know how much that shit costs at Rainbow and Whole Foods? Like, $ 20+
Saw Avalon Organics Ylang Ylang shower gel for $ 4 (another bargain).
The only thing you need to watch out for are expiration dates, so be diligent!
P. S. Thanks for being a Grocery Outlet, and not turning into a bowling alley.