99 Cents Only Store

They close before they say they do on the website and cashiers just stared at us and didn’t say anything.

I’m not sure who to be mad at right now. Sure I should’ve checked the ACTUAL store website for times, but Unilocal was quicker. So I drag myself out of bed to get to the store so I can have some breakfast food in the house. Stomach grumbling, I cannot wait for 7:30 for the store to open. I thought I had found the golden goose of chain stores open at the crack of dawn.
I should’ve known. I pull up the parking lot is empty and I pat myself on the back for being the first one here. I can zoom in, zoom out be back at home by 8am.
Yeah right. Be advised this location DOES NOT open at 730.
I love 99cent only, but I’m pissed that the wrong store times are listed.

I like 99 Cents store. Just I am happy to be on this store at first. To much different staff, more than others. And very good location.

Those peeps on here giving bad reviews… really? It’s the 99 cent store not a Macy’s. Anyway– this store is organized & fun to shop. There are cashiers at the front 2 parts of the store & there has never been a line when I go. Make sure to check the expiration dates on the dairy. The cantaloupe I bought here today was delish!

Cashier Veronica and Michelle (she didn’t put her name tag so I ask her what’s her name.) just talking while ringing up my grocery, when my husband said that please talk later both b*** said «we are doing our job» «what do you mean»
Trashy place, trashy employees. I don’t know just because this is Van Nuys?

This location is transtioning into another retailer. Back in the day, this was my go to store, as it fit my budget nicely.

Am thankful for the Employees here. I dropped my watch in the store today that I’ve had for over 30 years. My sister sent it to me when I graduated High school and it has alot of sentimental value. I thought it might be gone for good. I called the store and gave my info to Michael but didn’t think they would find it and was heart broken. Within 10 minutes I got a call saying they had found it. I was so happy drove right over to get it. I shop at this location alot with a lady that I help and while the parking isn’t great the store is. Thank you so much for returning my priceless watch back to me can’t thank you enough!

I love a good deal and am so happy they have a grocery section here. The staff is always very helpful too. My only complaint is that some of the «fresh» produce isn’t so fresh, but I guess that’s what you get for 99 cents.
I think the boy who helped me was named Edgar? If you’re reading this THANK YOU. You were such a huge help.

G h e t t o
1 cashier open for a line full of customers waiting. Always a long wait.
Careful bringing your kids here. Part of the store smells like weed from the dispensary next door.

Went to this store today 12−21−14. To get some things i really needed. to find out they were close –_​– .sign at the door said they close at 11. I got there exaclty at 10:30pm. Guy at the door was really rude and was not even talking to us he was just making signs behind the door like if was stupid and deaf. Why lie to your customers if you guys dont close at 11 then remove THOSE STUPID SIGNS AT THE DOOR SAYING THAT YOU GUYS WILL BE CLOSING AT 11PM UNTIL DECEMBER 23RD!!!

I actually love the 99 cent store chain. Being new to California, I was amazed when I first shopped at one. They have a huge variety of items and it’s perfect for anyone trying to keep a budget.
So for this particular store, I will say that it is a little questionable on the outside. The bus stop I’d nearly attached to the building so people are always hanging around outside. The parking lot is shared by multiple stores, but I’ve easily been able to find a spot each time. They should open up more lanes every time I go and sometimes they do. The cashiers do their job well.
One huge thing that they should improve upon immediately is the organization. One aisle had a huge area of random items thrown together. Straightening the shelves should be done often and other nearby locations seem to have a grip on this.

..The truth is., that even today I visit this store once in a while before others for curious find’s., that are really., well., worth a dollar. For those that care, be aware of what you buy and only then make your selection. Don’t buy just to buy, unless it’s good stuff. ;-)

They have a great selection of stuff. However it’s always crowded, it’s rare that more than 4 lines are open and the parking lot is a mess.

So definitely parking is always difficult at this 99 cents store. Just a tip, park by the water store that’s directly across the store.
There’s a large processed food/​produce selection at this store. I personally do not purchase any food items from here but the produce seems fresh and of quality.
I went in looking for flowers to make a flower headband and was surprised at how many this store had! I’ve bought (fake) flowers from Michaels for $ 2.99 each and here it was only $ 1! This store also has a lot of storage container for all purposes and a wide variety of gift wrapping supplies.

Terrible male at check out … verbally assaulted me. very rude… short. ugly Spanish. type.
Management needs to hire the right people and get rid of the wrong.
Fired with no pay is what should be done. to this stupid. disrespectful. garbage.
No white people on … either.

the PARKING LOT is TOO SMALL and gets flooded in the rain. also DISGUSTINGLY FILTHY. trash and a wadded up dirty diaper against the wall in a dirty parking lot. what’s wrong with people here? the store also doesn’t seem as clean as other stores.
i only came for DUCT TAPE and WATER (like we don’t all have enough today!) but ended up with some BETTER CHEDDARS, NIRVANA COCONUT WATER and IZZE SPARKLING LEMONADE, too.
at least they have some good brands here that very slightly makes up for. but i won’t be back at this location if i can help it.
happy Unilocaling and here’s to tasting life! :)

This IS probably one of the busiest 99 Cents Only Stores in the whole chain, and let’s just say that people DEPEND on it for FOOD, because I’ve stopped in a few times when the produce in particular was pretty much wiped out, and I just knew that a lot of people who are hungry and on small budgets stopped in on their way home from work.
I HAVE A CONCERN ABOUT ALL 99 CENT ONLY STORES and that is the FOOD IN THE HOT SUNNY WINDOWS as DISPLAY. It’s an effective marketing tool, simple but good. Sometimes you know the sun is very intense because of the obvious fading of the boxes. One time I bought a Propel Water off a shelf that tasted like plastic. I had to wonder if the WINDOW DISPLAY FOOD gets put on the shelves for purchase. I think it should be thrown out. Not even donated to a shelter or food bank. The heat of the sun has to cause changes in the food that reduce the quality if not make you sick.
Since I think the 99 Cent Only Stores pretty much have their act together, my next comment is SPECIFIC TO THIS STORE, which benefits from the high traffic. Several bus lines going buy. Almost always people sitting or standing outside. That is (and I’ve made this comment on a Ralphs too) that there is some responsibility of a merchant to keeping the sidewalk clean.
THIS IS A FILTHY SIDEWALK. Really dirty! You kind of feel like you better watch your feet as you walk into the store. The front door is already sealed shut so you go down that sidewalk to the back entrances. I’ve seen spit, vomit, black tar, bags rolling in the wind like tumbleweeds, cigarette butts, junk and funk.
Really, it kind of kills your appetite.
So please, have that sidewalk swept every day, twice a day. Get a hose out there. If you have to get some people who are doing community service to apply scrub brush and Lysol! if you have to ask your City Council People for help!

As 99 Cent Only Stores go, this is a big one. It’s not the best area, and the parking, although it’s pretty big, doesn’t seem like it’s enough for this area. They always have what I’m looking for though, and some things I’m not! Large food area.

I walk to my local 99 Cent Only Store, and take account the area that its located in.
Their employees are wonderful, they work hard, they accommodate to people within their community and outside their local community who go here to get the better deal.
It is a good store. With kitchen, cleaning, household hardware, produce, food, and toys for children, and everyday things available. Many times I have found name brand items that’s sold for over three times the amount at other places. It’s up to the consumer to determine what they need.
Value and Quality is what I like about this 99 cent only store.
in response to other reviews:
Its location is at the Heart of the San Fernando Valley; Van Nuys, CA. There are plenty of apartments near by, so with that mentioned, the amount of people are consolidated in a smaller area. Of course, there will be much more traffic and parking issues. Has anyone looked at the parking lot itself? It’s designed much different than most parking lots in the Valley. This store is located near the Historic District area, that’s where a turnabout can be found? There are many treasures in the area of the Heart of the Valley.

This is the busiest 99 Cent Store in the San Fernando Valley. Its basically on Van Nuys Blvd where there is high traffic. LAPD Police Station nearby, LA Superior Court, Council member’s office and Van Nuys High School. Good thing today was President Day, low traffic in the area.
This week is important since I am meeting an executive for a project. I just needed to get some items to do laundry and get me hamburger buns for my turkey burgers. I have been to most of the 99 Cent Only Stores and I consider this one the busiest out of all of probably the SF Valley.
I went around 7:50am to witness no traffic through Van Nuys Blvd or Sherman Way. Wow… A holiday shows when you walk out the door. The parking lot is small, but it was because it was either built like that before 99 Cent and to accommodate the smaller businesses next door. This store is split into two sections, probably the store was smaller at the time. The employees were fast at work stocking the shelves like there was no tomorrow. I was able to all of what I needed and it wasn’t crowded.
This place is quite average, but I do not want to be here during a busy day where every student, parent, seniors, and all walks of life prepare to wreak havoc in this store. Try go to this store on non-​peak hours.
Have Fun here and Keep Unilocaling!