Is Carl's Super Saver Store sketchy? Yes. Dirty and selling some products that are…read moreslightly/definitely questionable? Also yes. Do I love it? YAASSSSS.
Basically, Carl's is a crazy discount shop. Mostly groceries, but there's some home improvement stuff in the back, and a surprising amount of party supplies. You will even find clothing, toys, DVDs, etc. Around Christmas, they had seasonal décor, giftwrap supplies, etc.
A few of my favorite finds: Vosges chocolate bars for $1.99 and Guittard bars for $0.99! Limes 10 for $1! Maille mustard and Bonne Maman jams for $1! They have a good selection of Mexican cooking ingredients. You can always get decent brands of boxed pasta for around $0.50, and nearly all pantry staples are priced at least 75% off the cost at a standard supermarket.
If a price is written on a product in Sharpie, it is likely expired, otherwise still check the dates, but I only found one "regular" priced product that was expired. I don't know where they get this stuff. Some are limited releases or damaged packaging, but otherwise I can find nothing wrong. I would mostly steer clear of the perishables, though you're a grown up, so just use your best judgement! They had some fresh herbs plus onions, apples, and other long storing produce that appeared fine. There is also a bit of refrigerated and frozen foods. I didn't check that section out, but I saw tons of people buying those goods, especially a particular packaged ham, so who knows?
It was pretty busy on my most recent visit (a Friday around 5pm), but they seriously had some of the friendliest customers and employees, even with a long line. I don't live in Ogden, and I used to make a point of stopping here whenever up this way, but I got out of the habit so that I hadn't gone in a while. A shame because I spent $50 and left with six GIANT bags full of stuff. I love this funky store.