We came in for a personal cake order. The online ordering system was easy. They have a big selection of premade cakes for all occasions! They have an image book of all the designs they are able to achieve! They are super organized and picking up an order is quick and easy! They also have candles and other celebration decorations you can purchase. read more

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Employee at the bakery laughed and made rude comment about at my cake. Disappointed. There was no reason to make fun of a child's birthday cake???? read more

They are so freaking slow. It take half an hour to check out and they strike conversation when it's my turn. I want to go home, no I'm not telling you what I'm doing tonight. read more

I have Albertsons delivery service. Each time I ask that the bags not be packed too heavy. Most times they are packed too heavy and I struggle to get them inside. What does it take to get their attention? Just spent nearly an hour on hold trying to reach customer service then was disconnected. VERY frustrating. read more

Our "go to store" in Santa Maria! Highly recommended!! Groceries, Beverages, and :"First Aid."

Recently moved to Santa Maria from SoCal Walked to the store for the first time with my 2 kids (both under 2) I was nervous and stressed but needed to buy groceries An associate stocking the produce shared a laugh with me as I chased around my toddler Kimberly was on her lunch break and took the time to be so friendly to my kids Faith was working the Starbucks alone that day but was extremely kind to me and gave us very fast service Janet helped calm me down bagged my groceries and put them all in my stroller as I managed to pay holding one baby and comforting the other, she made me feel better, didn't judge me, and was honestly so gentle. I really appreciated that because she didn't have to help out but she did. Some people get frustrated with parents and their children and show no grace or compassion, so I'm happy they all showed us kindness on our first time out of the house. read more

Aggressive managers. Disgruntled cashiers. Annoyed staff that are inconvenienced if asked to help you find something...but watch out because as they provoke you to react to their disgruntled attitudes, they are grabbing their cell phone to record you. You can't win in this store. Shop elsewhere where prices are lower. Only one friendly blonde female cashier is consistently EXCELLENT. read more

Albertson has a reputation for fresh meats and quality produce. They even have a Starbucks inside. The store. Employees have been able to assist me in particular when I have trouble finding the specific Isles. For the products that they carry. read more

This is one of my favorite grocery stores. They have everything I need. The employees at the deli are pleasant and very helpful. I was looking for sliced cheese with habanero in it for something different, so one of the employees suggested I try pepper jack with the bits of habanero in it. I tried a sample, and it was delicious, a little spicy, but so good. The store cashiers are usually pleasant; some are friendlier than others. I've never had to be in line for too long. It's always nice to experience shopping here. read more

Bought fried chicken here the other day and I don't think I will buy it again it is so salty overly saturated with salt that you can't even enjoy the flavor. The potato wedges, broccoli salad and potato salad were good. There is a good selection of deli items such as salads and sushi. The customer service was ok and could be improved a bit. read more

So much better experience at this store . Great open layout and friendly staff. Love this store.

One checker at 6pm!!?? The black manager (not a racist statement) Absolutely will not help. The workers said in front of someone who needed help with a worker that was trying to get her some help at. He was flat out refusing to help them. I feel bad for the worker. I feel bad for anyone shopping today there are like 15 people in one line The manager on duty never has a smile on his face and is not out rude. I have encountered him before as an Instacart shopper. read more

Albertsons - This is the long line at the 6 PM hour Meanwhile, the manager is watching - Grocery Near Me - Santa Maria, California

I'm sorry to do this, but the inconvenience of missing grocery bags happened again. I don't know if this is a trend or something to screw with people. This is the second time this has happened here. Coming back for cheese and taco sauce for dinner is a waste of time and gas. read more

Albertsons - a man standing in a grocery store - Grocery Near Me - Santa Maria, California

Customer service is really bad and the workers very rude I need help and the lady just really rude. Told me I cannot help you here. sorry, but the workers don't look Happy. read more

This review is for the bakery person who was able to assemble and decorate 24 beautiful pink and white cupcakes on April 27th around 12:30-1:00. The cupcakes looked perfect and we're fresh. Thing young lady deserves to be recognized. I am sorry I didn't get your name but thank you so much. read more

Albertsons - a shopping cart with cupcakes in it - Grocery Near Me - Santa Maria, California

I've always liked supermarkets. I like the climate controlled symmetry, the inescapable wash of the cafeteria lighting, the thrumming white noise of the coolers, the bland, right-angled, functional architecture, the indifferent wastefulness masquerading as economies of scale, the muted shepherding of the hoi polloi that ends in submission at the barcode-reading altar of Mammon, the small talk. It speaks to me, this shared homogeneity that is a marker of peak civilization. It is ubiquitous, it is familiar, and it is privilege. Hard won privilege, at that. Men died, bombs dropped for this. It's a we're-on-top-what-are-you-going-to-do-about-it-ism that defines and binds us. In a word, culture. Eons hence, alien archeologists will ask about us, "But why did they even have SPAM?" Our reply, rendered by way of the gelatinous amber? Because we could. (My guess is the stuff may power their galaxy hopping starships or perhaps grow animate and take the form of a world-eating golem when drawn too close to some uncharted nebula. Either way.) This Albertsons is a fair representation of what one would recognize as, and expect from, a supermarket in early 21st Century America. Which also means you can expect to have the functionality of your carefully curated and meticulously arranged in the manner of Russian nesting dolls shopping bags overlooked and then your just acquired foodstuffs haphazardly sorted into something resembling a train plunged off of a cliff and into the same. But hey, there's a Starbucks and the avocados are generally not overripe. read more

The cake for a friends 50th Wedding Anniversary was to die for as many of the guests never thought that a cake could have real fruit (strawberry) filling. The flower arrangements I bought from the Floral Dept. were a real hit too. I received many compliments and many thought I had spent a fortune on them at a local Florists shop. Of course I was proud to tell them where I bought everything, at Albertson's on Broadway & McCoy. A special thank you to the staff here, you guys rock!! I have always had great service and expertise in this Albertsons, which is really a sparse thing these days in the retail world, especially in a small town like Santa Maria. read more

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First thing was the app hiccupped again and sent my grocery order to the wrong store. Virtually all the produce that was picked was rotten and had to be refunded. The Lacinata Kale was limp, rotten, one of the lemons was moldy inside. The Twilight tomatoes were wrinkled, the package was open, and most of them were gone. The package was several ounces light and missing products. The bananas were on the bottom of a bag with heavy items in them, crushing them all and they were in an either throw them out or eat every one of them immediately. The manager was rude and implied that my wife and I were stupid because their app hiccupped again and sent us to the wrong store creating a 66 mile round trip just to pick this garbage up. The first offer from corporate was 5 dollars for the inconvenience. There's a lot wrong with this store, but after this treatment, I will be lodging a complaint with consumer affairs and will be calling corporate again for a resolution to this unacceptable situation. Worst Albertsons ever. read more

We ordered our wedding cake from the bakery in Albertsons and lemme tell ya, it saved us a few pretty pennies! Our cake was definitely not perfect but it was exactly what we needed. We got a two tier cake simply decorated for $60. I gave a picture to the baker and we picked it up the day before the wedding. read more

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Beyond pleased with the job they did on my daughter's birthday cake. Very reasonably priced & very well decorated such a great option if you don't want to spend an arm and a leg but also get a nice looking cake. read more

My neighborhood store. I don't buy everything here. I shop at multiple stores to get my best price. Store is always clean. Clerks are always friendly (Shawn is my favorite) Produce is not as good as Orcutt store. read more

Great experience wide selection staff helpful I will be back even though it's a bit out of my way.

Because of this virus, I decided to used instant cart, I put in my list of products that I needed , and most were not available which is understandable this point of time, but when Albertsons sell things that are no longer good I need to voice my opinion , this was (Red mini potatoes), they were rotting and soft, sadly I wanted to used them for my Easter dinner, I guess I will have to make rice instead, I don't blame instant cart they are doing their best, but their no excuse for a big chain store To sell rotten food, plus their prices are outrageous I would be better off going to the 99 cents store read more

I've tried to give this store the benefit of the doubt when it comes to customer service and the checkers but I can't do it any longer. Today, there was no greeting from the checker. The only words spoken were, "want a bag?" Then he stuffed the vegetables in the bottom of the grocery bag and the cans on top...thanks a lot. The service in the deli was just as blah. No personality, no enjoyment of the job and this was at 9:00 on a Saturday morning. Everyone should be at their peak! The other Albertsons location in Orcutt is 180 degrees different. I don't like the layout of the Orcutt store as well as the S. Broadway store, but the people are so much friendlier and helpful. I'm think it's time to make the change permanent. read more

Employers are friendly and helpful. Fruits and veggies are fresh, use your reward points

I started shopping at this Albertsons recently and every time I'm in here I always get stuck with Susie the cashier. She is so rude and throws your groceries around. I asked for a bag last time I was in Albertsons and she didn't even acknowledge that I asked her a question she just grabbed a bag and threw my stuff in it. She never says hi and she always seems irritated to be there. The prices at Albertsons are ridiculous. I can shop for a weeks worth of food at Trader Joe's for less than $80 but at Albertsons its an easy $120+. Try to avoid this grocery store if possible. read more

do not, do not, under any circumstances subscribe to fresh pass at albertsons in santa maria, tried it, half of the order was wrong, substituted with unwanted products, bags of order left in garage on floor, wasted an hour on phone to get credits, charged full price for everything, did not even look at original order receipt. absolute nightmare, we are both handicapped and this necessitates throwing unwanted products out and shopping again. as for the tip, i want it returned, uber driver has no interest in your shopping. read more

I wouldn't mind this store so much if they actually followed their "three is a crowd" motto. There are always at least 5 in a line and yet they do not open another line. I can do my grocery shopping quickly in 10 minutes, but then I spend a good 15 minutes waiting in line. I wish they had not gotten rid of self check out! read more

In the heart of Santa Maria, this Albertson's stands out on the Central Coast as one of the best chain grocery stores. Why? Because not only do they have what they advertise on their weekly flier, but it seems that all of the department staff associates seem to know their business...and do it!! Most notably the Meat Dept., but I ran into the same helpful, can-do attitude in Produce and Bakery. This particular store seems to be well-managed by people who take their work seriously, unlike the Von's near me, in Nipomo, whose manager seems to just 'call it in'. Hard to believe that both of these chain stores belong to the same corporation. A night and day difference in management styles. There are several things that this Albertson's carries that my local grocer either refuses to, or can't seem to find the time to order, so this is my go-to place for those 'rare' items, such as Frozen Lamb Shanks, or Bush's Boston Recipe Baked Beans...yep, its like that! I'm thinking about asking Santa Maria if they'd like to trade supermarkets. After all, we only have one in Nipomo, and Santa Maria has LOTS of them!! read more

It pains me to write this! The majority of staff here are fantastic! My kids and I go here all the time, and they are usually great. Yesterday (on veterans day) my dad who is a disabled veteran went into this store wearing a Trump hat and was refused service by the individual working the deli. My father has been a customer of this store for 9 years. Very disappointing. read more

We stopped by to get an unplanned emergency script filled. That was the nicest pharmacy ever. Madison who rang us up in the pharmacy was truly the kindest employee I've ever interacted with. Thank you for making an unexpected last minute situation so much more pleasant! read more

I was just in this store with my black daughter and had a horrible experience in this store. The checker and the man packing our groceries were wearing masks with political statements on them. They were offensive to us, personally and made us very uncomfortable. We called the manager and explained our distaste and felt it inappropriate in the workplace. We were rushed off the phone with no resolution. Do not shop at this store! It is ridiculous to have to shop at a public store and see such hatred on employees faces. We will no longer shop at Albertsons. read more

I haven't been here for a while. Thought I would give it another try. Walk in went to the deli 2 workers one was the deli manager. They were so busy talking crap about the co-workers that neither one acknowledged me or ask me if I needed anything. This has happened in the past and that's why I stopped coming here. Nothing has changed won't be back. read more

I order a chocolate cake and when I picked it up and cut it I realized that it was Vanilla, I obviously gave that out to my family and the next day I went to the bakery and told them that they made a mistake. They said that there was nothing they could do because I didn't bring the cake back the same day. read more

I went on the 4th of July for some last minute shopping. I LOVE this store. Very clean and better yet the folks who work here are absolutely wonderful. Very friendly, very helpful, all around good people. I will be coming back to this Albertsons soon! read more

The only time I visit Albertsons is for sale items. Clean, plenty of parking, and usually friendly service. Their cakes are well made and taste delicious. Their are a few other businesses in the store like Starbucks, Marbles Entertainment (movie rentals), Rice Garden, and a bank. At valentine day they have a great selection of flowers and balloons.. read more

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I had to pick up a few grocery items this morning, so I stopped at Albertson's near where my hubby works. The store was clean and, since it was relatively early, many of the store personnel and rack-jobbers were busy facing and stocking items. I was asked several times if I wanted help finding things and they were very helpful with answers. They have a pharmacy and a bakery within the store, as well as a butcher counter and loads of fresh produce. I found several items that were on my "Walgreen's" list as well, so it saved me a trip. read more

I had the worst quick run into Albertsons today! I was totally prepared with my mask and staying my distance. I went straight to the produce department because that's what I needed. I walk up to the packaged cut-up fruit, there was a produce worker about 5 ft away she was wearing a mask as well. When she saw me, she jump away saying I was not 6ft away, very rudely!! I apologized and told her I will come back when I am not in your way!! She continued working instead of allowing me to shop! I left and did not buy any fruit!! I was livid of her behavior! I am also an essential worker and I would never make our customer feel like they had Covid-19... and make them feel like they could do their banking another time, while I finished my task. I know all essential workers are facing challenging times trying to stay safe but just do it with kindness! I will continue to support my local favorite stores, Spencer's & Old Town Market. read more

Pleasant and clean with fresh quality food and reasonable prices. Conveniently located on broadway with easy parking. Near the hotels down the street if you are traveling. read more

What an odd business model - be inefficient and make your customers wait. I stopped in for a flu shot. Filled out paper form, but then had to give the tech the same info again while she input it on a screen. I have Blue Cross card, but she then scans (could that have been a fax!) the paper after having just input the info. Then I sit around for 10 minutes. Someone whose names says "intern" actually comes and gives me the shot. Seven (7) people wandering around behind the counter, most talking among themselves, while customers stand and wait. Must have been pretty important discussions. read more