Everything you need and easy parking! This small grocery store is conveniently located near the exit and on ramp of Amaya Drive off the 125. The entrance is only accessible from one side of the intersection due to its location alongside the highway, but that hasn't ever been a problem. Getting in and out of this store is quick and easy with friendly checkers. Selection here is good and promotions are plentiful. With all of the Albertsons that have closed over the years I am glad this one remains. read more

We went there there years ago because a friend recommended their fried chicken. We thought it was so so and did not go back for years until other friends told us how much they like the fried chicken and potatoes. Back we went again, thinking the food may have improved. At the deli we were kept waiting for five minutes because the person who was working said the person in charge of the chicken had to serve us. There were only a few pieces of chicken and potatoes left, so our first question to the person in charge of the chicken was if they were going to make more. The answer was "I don't know". So much for being in charge. Against our better judgement we bought a few pieces of what they had and regretted it. Greasy, dried out, mostly breading and way too salty. Never again. We did walk around the rest of the store and were not impressed. There are three locally owned Supermarkets in the area, I'd rather give them my business any day. Avoid! read more

As a member of the lgbtqia+ community I usually use the men's bathroom to not cause any problems. But the men's bathroom here is broken and it was an emergency. And the manager Ken and the young girl who works at the self checkout line refused to let me use my gender's bathroom for no reason. I have shopped here for months and I have been treated so poorly today I will be shopping at Trader Joe's and Ralph's from now on I will also be contacting corporate about Ken's terrible customer service. read more

Here to thank Tammi, I hope that's your name. I stupidly thought I could get a few groceries by myself a few days after surgery. Tammi was working the self checkout and saw me struggling with the basket and got me a wheelchair. Legit life saver I could have popped a stich and the wheel chairs were tucked away inside when I first looked read more

I have lived in the area, nearly consistently, for over 20 years, and have shopped here for most of that time. Recently there is a wave of new or borrowed-from-another-store staff. In the span of only a few months, the customer service here went from 4.9 stars to zero. Yesterday I used the self checkout (because for less than 10 items, I wasn't going to wait in the lines!) and one of the items was so light in weight the register didn't recognize that I had placed the item in the bag. The screen had an error message, to which I called over an employee 'Alvin'. The screen error message went away right around the time he came over (which always happens, am I right?) and I said "Oh, nevermind - I guess it just wanted me to call you over!". To which he rolled his eyes and said "It's because you're supposed to scan it before putting it in the bag". I responded "Oh, I did scan it. The error was because the weight of the item wasn't registering on the scale." Alvin replied "That doesn't mean call me over." I said "Wow, you were very helpful, thanks, Alvin". The lady checking out next to me said "He's always like that!" Now, if you're the staff member in charge of monitoring the self-checkout registers, aren't you the person in charge of making sure the errors are cleared, also?!? I was furious with this man and how rude he was. So of course I felt the big "K" come out of me, and asked customer service if I could speak to the manager. Rob came out of the office. And asked how he could help me. As I explained how loyal I had been to the store, how the staff is familiar with me and my family, how my son always asks for the stickers at the checkout, and that I had come to feel comfortable and welcome. Then I explained that in the years I had been shopping at this store never had I come across anyone as rude and disrespectful as Alvin. I explained what had happened, and Rob said "Hm. I have to get his side of the story. It might be just that he wasn't responding in the same friendly manner you're used to." This, of course, sounded like an excuse to me. So I spoke louder and continued to repeat myself until Rob stopped making excuses for Alvin's unacceptable behavior and agreed that customer service doesn't necessarily mean joking, laughing, smiling - but it DOES require speaking to people with kindness and respect. Alvin clearly wasn't raised the same way I was, and therefore maybe needs to take a class or two in the employee break room before being allowed to interact with customers. After all, it's called "CUSTOMER Service" for a reason. I'm not here for you, Alvin. You're here for me. Next complaint is that the produce quality sucks lately. For example, I bought Blackberries last week, brought them home, placed them in fridge. 2 hours later took them out to wash them to prepare my lunch for the next day - only to discover that 3/4 of the package had mold growing on it underneath the top few berries. *I'm allergic to mold - throat closing, puffing eye, drop dead kind of allergic - so you can imagine how pleasing it is to have to throw away at least 1 or 2 $5+ items every week because the store has no system of quality control lately. The only reason for the 2 stars I gave the store is because of the staff that have been there for YEARS and have become familiar with me and my family and ask how my son and husband are when I go in without them. I used to LOVE this store. Now I despise going, and that's in large part because of Alvin. read more

I was picking up a few things for my friend, and I declined to hit the donation button on my way out(not my money) The cashier with with a beard, about 6'3" kept hassling me about not donating it was very uncomfortable, and awkward, will not being coming back very unprofessional read more

Despite dealing with some extremely questionable customer service in the past at this Albertsons, Brian in the deli department gets 5 stars. He's very attentive and has awesome energy. Thank you Brian for making shopping at the grocery store a great experience! read more

This review is for susan (florist) in flower department Susan put a beautiful anniversary bouquet for me in less than 10 min (great price). I was pretty impressed with her talent. We got lots of compliments! Thanks Susan! read more

There's nothing special about this Albertsons other than it is extremely expensive for some of the smallest things. Unlike other stores it's pretty organized and products are usually in stock and not out of stock. read more

This is not my primary store for grocery shopping, but there are a few things I like here and the service is always great. I bring my son to do his recycling and he turns in his little slips at the customer service desk and the manager is always very friendly and remembers him. He offers to exchange his smaller bills for larger ones. They talk about video game systems, ect. I have been ordering cakes from the bakery here for years, they do a great job and they always remember me when I come in. The last few times my son has requested things they didn't have available but they worked with me when I brought in the decoration kits. Bonus, it's much cheaper than Flour Power, which I used to go to and everyone likes their cakes just as much. The deli is also a nice stop. My son loves to do some sampling there. The guys there always humor him with a cheerful smile. He drags me over there for his sandwich pepperoni and samples all the cheeses they let him. I can't seem to leave this store without buying their spicy guacamole. I can finish a container of it in less than 24 hours by myself. Maybe because I put it on everything. The store is always clean. They have bathrooms in the front of the store, by the registers, also clean. They have a well lit, huge parking lot. And the self-checkout is always open and staffed. read more

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It is absolutely ridiculous you would only have 1 cashier after 8pm during the summertime! It is so unreasonable and unfair to both your employee and your customers! I had to wait in line 30 minutes because myself and all the customers in front of me had alcohol purchases read more

This is a really nice store. I fell in love with their premade chicken salad sandwich when I came the other day. Joyce is a sweetie pie. The butcher guy Al is also very friendly and helpful! read more

Albertsons - Live lobsters at Albertsons $14.99 a pound - Grocery Near Me - La Mesa, California

Home delivery has changed and is a disaster. Albertsons assumes no responsibility for third party drivers. Ours could not speak En glish, left the groceriees at the wrong house until we found him, and could not take a photo of my DL; did not know how. Albertson s home delivery service says they only replace lost items, but the quality of the driver is the third party's responsibility. That means every order could be a disaster, and includes in our case a $20 fee for tip and delivery. Once you buy it, it's out of their hands; if they driver gets lost like ours did, that's not their problem. How irresponsible. "sorry, customer, not our problem." I think it is. I am 81 and need trust plus reliability. I must find a better place. How sad; I have used Vons Albertsons for years. Be on your guard. read more

This used to be me go to grocery store since it's right off of the freeway & so close to my house... however... 1 day while I was sitting in the parking lot, I saw a gargantuan rat running from the grocery store to a bush in the parking lot. That disgusted me. Ever since then, I've had images of rats running all across the produce when the store is closed. I refuse to buy produce or anything from the deli now. If I need to come here, it's for presealed things like water or chips etc. They took the self checkout machines out too, so now I have to stand in line for 1 or 2 items. After shopping around at other grocery stores, I realized the prices here are high unless you find something on sale that week. I really only come here now if the other stores don't have what I need. read more

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Worst service ever. Not even a hello. The cashier first says to me, "I can't touch your bags." What?? I say, "what?" She says she can't touch my bags. I ask if they are offering bags. She says yes, ten centers a bag. What? You won't touch my bags, but you are willing to charge me for bags?? I guess there is a good reason why I RARELY shop at Albertsons. read more

I have been doing pick ups here once a week for at least the last 6 months. Every single time they have been absolute rock stars. They are almost always early and if for some reason they are behind,bthey keep you updated on it before your groceries are even due. Scott (I believe that's his name) the manager of the pick ups is always so quick and friendly. One time I had a minor pick up issue and he not only resolved it promptly but went above that and gave us a complimentary item for the inconvenience. During a pandemic, even the smallest act of kindness makes all the difference. They really make shopping pain free. read more

Hopefully this will help in the future. I was in shopping for a few things early in the am. I knew I was going to pick up some liquor when I was done in the vegetable area on the other side of the store. I approached an employee stocking and asked if he could help me retrieve some liquor from the locked cabinet, again on the other side of the store. He was helpful and said he would get someone to help me. He then paged someone to liquor as I was walking over. Halfway there, the manager says loudly, "I didn't hear the bell!" And then looks at me and irritably says "there is a bell there to ring!" I thought it was rude, but it was too early to be dealing with these kind of unhappy people already. I continued and waited in the liquor area where another employee met me there quickly. She didn't say hello, just " like we said, you need to ring the bell when you want help!" I was taken aback, but the girl seemed to have some challenges. I went to the check out, paid for my things and left. Maybe some coaching for your manager and associate on customer service and how not to be rude is in order. Thank you for your consideration. I won't be back. Additionally: when I returned home, I discovered that one of the items pulled from the case was not what I asked for. It has been rectified by a different manager who was very friendly, helpful, concerned and conscientious. I never mentioned my earlier experience to him. These are the guys you need. read more

A pretty good store. I like it better than Vons but we do more shopping at Ralphs. They have a good supply and variety of everything you need. The staff is always friendly and willing to help you find what is needed. I have noticed that the prices can be a bit expensive which is the main reason why I don't shop here often. Overall, an okay store to do your weekly grocery shopping. read more

This is for an employee named Bruce. He is white with pimples on his face. He had an attitude and was so negative. He was being racist towards me. He was not friendly at all when bagging my things. **Another employee named Ken (cashier) was So friendly. I had a lot of things and I felt bad because I felt I was holding up the line. Ken told me not to apologize and I not to feel bad.** The 1 star is just for an employee named Bruce. I hope he changes his attitude to others who shop in that store. read more

Me to cashier: How are you? Cashier: Eh, alive. Me to bagger: How's your day going? Bagger: I'm ready to get out of here! Chipper folks. read more

This review is for the bakery only. I ordered my son's first birthday cake here. One 1/2 sheet cake with a Baby Mickey design, 35.99. Due to it being his first birthday, I specifically chose Albertson's because they give you a "smash" cake for your child on their first birthday. I would have paid for that cake too if it wasn't "free." I normally order my cakes from costco, 1/2 sheet for 17.00. I fill out the order form, and the lady who took my order wrote down, "Smash cake" and the colors I wanted, along with the 1/2 sheet. On the day of the party, I send my husband to pick up the cake. The party was at the park down the street. He comes back with only 1 cake. I asked him where the other cake was, he said they didn't give him it. He asked the girl if this was it and she said yes, so he left. I figured they lost my order slip or that the second cake was not made, so I did not send him back or go back myself. I was a tad irritated but the party went on just fine. 5 minutes before the bakery closed, I get a voicemail saying they forgot to give us the second cake and that we could come pick it up but they were closing and they would leave it in the back and we could ask someone to go get it. Since the party was over, it was really no use to me anymore. The next morning I called to complain to the bakery about their negligence and was told I had some nerve to complain about a "free" cake. I explained it wasn't the "free" cake that I was upset over, it was more so the fact that my son's party was over and I didn't have the smash cake I ordered for his party. While the cake was "free", paying double for the same cake I could have ordered anywhere else just so he could have said smash cake that they "forgot" to give us didn't sit right with me. She once again reminded me I could come pick it up now. After it had been sitting out, in the back, the day after his birthday, what use was it to me now? Once again, she rudely reminded me I was complaining about a "free" cake and what did I expect her to do about this. I expected to speak with someone who was not rude. I expected there not to be negligence with my order and to receive what I had ordered, what was listed on my receipt. I expected a sincere apology and not to be spoken to like I was some cake grubbing idiot. It wasn't the cake, it was the priciple. My son's party was over. I did not receive what I ordered for his party and to me that was unfair. Add the rudeness and snippy comments and Albertson's has lost a customer. I have many more birthdays with my son and other family members and I certainly will be taking my business elsewhere. read more

I like this grocery store. I come here to do couponing. They have a lot of stuff on clearance and it's not picked over! Check out the clearance! It's in the back by the meats. Last week I got 2 bottles of booze for 5 dollars each! And 3 bottles of All laundry soap for 4 dollars with my coupons. This store is clean and never crowded. I like that the selection is ample and not ran through. I come here at least once a week. read more

Brenda in the deli is awesome! Always friendly and quick service, she's one of my favorite workers

There nothing like a trip to your local grocery store on a Saturday night for enchilada ingrediates and rice crispie and marshmallow for some treats. Maybe its the fact I have gone here so many time I know where things are so I am in and out but there something about this Albertsons that I love. Although there is an Albertsons right on the other side on lake Murray I alway end up shoping here and for all those U.S Bankers there is a branch right inside. If u love the claw game u must enter on the right side :) just a heads up. read more

Albertsons - Grocery Near Me - La Mesa, California

It was my first time coming here to this location; I haven't been to an Albertson's in a long while. This store is very close by though so I thought I'd give them a shot. Apparently they have done away with any rewards card or loyalty program and the girl who informed me of it was none too polite or flowery about it. She simply stated when I inquired, "We don't have one. It's already there." By "it" she meant savings, I can only assume, and by "there" she meant "in the price." I am only assuming that was what she was trying to convey but I have my doubts because I saw the prices and they were pretty steep. The stars I gave for the selection of items, which was impressive. Minus a star for prices, minus a star for no friendly faces. And heck, minus a star for it being way too cold in there. read more

When in store today , customer complains to management about one of the cashiers who was taking care of her . i totally understand if you need to talk to the employee about it go ahead, but the way management treated the situation and went about it was terrible. #1 don't do it in front of customers (you are making a bigger scene), #2 this is absolutely humiliating the employee( you ruined his whole day) #3 ask employee instead of accusing based on what customer said(customer is not always right). What should've been done was close the lane or have someone else take over register and then talk to employee on the side( not hold up the line, frustrate your employee). I Will not be coming back due to unprofessional management(lack of skills maybe some training for management) , not only did you ruin your employees day but you ruined my family's day by witnessing this behavior.if i could rate this review as 0 i would unfortunately still have to provide a star. read more

When getting groceries after Apocalypse occurs, please, please, come here. Once power is lost and refrigeration is nullified, you will find the exact same produce section when democracy and rules no longer apply as you would today. I have never seen such a horrific set of vegetables in my life. When yellow squash and eggplant look like the skin is running away from them, you know they're not meant for human consumption. I only went here because it is close to my brother's house, and we cooked at his house for Mother's Day. "Hey Mom, I love you. Here's a steak and the worst 'fresh' vegetables that your years of nurturing deserve." The steaks were okay, the frozen corn was what it was, and the italian squash was manageable. Ohhhh yeahhhhhhh, we made baked potatoes with a 5 lb bag of potatoes and half of which were rotten. Sweet. I will not go back. read more

This happens to be a convenient location for me to stop by regularly. Albertsons in general has more affordable groceries. This location is well kept and organized and spotless. The bakery is decent. The deli is where I frequent the most. I've has the most helpful encounters with genuine recommendations samples offered and quick efficient service AND I've dealt with the slow poor communication and frantic careless service. Keep in mind I'm not referring to their Monday night chicken special....just mid week occasions. The experience varies greatly on the staff helping. The product is always fresh and delish it's the help received (or lack thereof) that determines if you're leaving with a smile or rolling your eyes.... Check outs never a prob. Most of us all know how to self check out at this point right lol? They have a coin star, red box and a recycle center so perks for that! 3 stars for now until I get routine consistency from deli. Again, the main reason why I'm there.... read more

Today I was waiting at the deli. There were two people ahead of me. The lady in front of me told the man that she was here before the other gentlemen. He then proceeded to wait on TWO people before me, knowing full well that I was there first. The passive aggressive little twit did the same thing to me that he did with the other lady. I will never shop at this store ever again. I've been coming for decades. read more

Grocery shopping at Albertsons can put a dent in your wallet, but I do stock up if they have good deals. I mostly come here for their bakery and for their chicken. They have the Monday meal deal that consists of 8 pcs chicken or rotiserrie chicken, choice of salad, wedges, and a 2-liter for $8.99. Their honey chicken wings are pretty addicting. There is a recycling center in the parking lot of this Albertson's. It has also has 2 Redbox kiosks! read more

I used to come here from a fair distance because of the QUALITY of their meats...d;^) They had a Labor Day ad for rib-eye steaks (my favorite kind) so I went to get some! I was thinking of 6 maybe 8, but only bought TWO because they did NOT include the rib-cap...d;^( The single best part of a rib-eye! The 'old boy' behind the counter told me they did not come with it any longer (company policy), BUT he had that cut separately for $6.00 a pound! This was rather odd since I've only seen it for $30+ dollars per pound! I took a small cut kind of suspecting something fishy...d;^( I was right, cooked to a nice 'rare' 123* my wife with bad teeth could not eat it! BTW: The 'choice' rib-eye's look more like 'select', but my wife prefers a less fatty cut. Will not go back to a place that 'misinforms' AND fudges on QUALITY... read more

I just moved over to this Albertsons from one that's closer to me house. I was estreamly please by my first experience. Didn't have much interaction with t Staff but the staff I did was pleasant. Not today. I felt the cashier Micheal was cold made me feel like he was bothered. But your store is still the best I'll come back. Just avoid that line from now on. read more

I bought and left my flowers for Hadi Im not sure if I left them in the store or the parking lot it was my fault tho I gave the receipt to the customer service and never got a call later I told the store manager Ron he is a gentleman and a scholar he is a man with integrity and honor he gave me the flowers back next time I will be more careful and hold my receipt ! read more

The cleanest grocery store I've seen in a long time with friendly staff and plently of items to choose from. Plently of free parking.

Albertsons. I haven't been to one in such a long time! Its nice and clean here and basically another Ralphs & Vons.

Not my primary shopping stop but I drop in know then when I need something & working in the area. Place is clean, lot of parking, and easy access. Last visit I was looking for something in the pharmacy area and everything was organized. It took me a little time to find the one item I needed but found it in the end. I did not realize how much they carry. I needed an eye glass repair kit and it was so small I did not see it mixed in with the eye drops. Prices looked reasonable to other places I shop at. It was not busy when I stopped in so in and out pretty quick, read more

I found just about everything I needed. This one is clean and reminds me of Publix back in Miami. Some flowers are 3x12 which is a crazy deal. I'd go back. read more

Always busy because it is good. Fresh produce and meats. Checkout is faster here than other stores in the area and the staff is always ready to help you find items if you are lost. read more

With the COVID 19 out outbreak this store has really stepped it up!! They have hours for seniors EVERY DAY! Unlike Walmart who only has it ONCE a day. And they are only allowing 50 people in the store at once. That is such a help to our La Mesa community. Great management. Always been our go to store. A little pricey when no sales but always great quality food and people are so sweet read more

With it being directly across the street from my house, I feel my review is quite biased. So I'll keep it pretty short. I love the Deli here, and bacon and bleu cheese potato salad is the shizz, along with all the chicken. The Beer, wine, and liquor selection is pretty good.. Not a lot of craft beers but, decent deals on the cheaper beers. Not really much else to say about an Albertsons I don't think. There are to RedBox movie rentals inside the store and their SavOn Pharmacy is the fastest pharmacy I've been to within the La Mesa area... Like I said, I'm biased but I hope this helps if you were looking to find the best potato salad! Later Days read more