I'm not sure I can tell you anything about Safeway that you don't already know if you've visited…read moreany of their other locations, but if you're new to the area, the chain, or the country, maybe there are a few things to note. First, things are pricey here. I'm not sure if it's just the extra trucking required to come all the way up and over to Anacortes, or if these are Washington prices, but there were a few moments of sticker shock as I stocked up my cart for the next week and a half of eating. Produce and meat especially, though there are certainly still steals and deals to be had. I've been here twice, and both were over the holidays. It was elbow to elbow shopping and the parking lot was a zoo--if it's a busier time or season, be prepared to hunt for a spot to park. Safeway is one of those "member card" places, where everyone can be a member and you have to swipe your card or punch in your phone number. At some point, we all agreed that instead of just selling us the products at the price they definitely can, that we would let them track us and our shopping habits and harvest our data by swiping a card every time we shop. It's asinine, but that's how they operate. There's a Safeway gas station across the street, and I've filled up there twice before going to the San Juan islands and paying island fuel prices. It's not a bad move, and the ferry is just down the road. All in all, pretty convenient if you're headed to the islands and want to stock up before the prices go up to island sticker shock levels.

WORST PHARMACY EVER!!!!! Horrible customer service!!! They filled and gave me the completely wrong…read moreprescription which could have been fatal, accusatory staff...the list goes on. Please beware and check all prescriptions!!! They are making potentially fatal errors and refuse to accept responsibility!

The staff is very friendly and helpful! Pharmacies are not a fun place to be and can be confusing…read moreto navigate but I always have good experiences coming here. The two staff pharmacists are very helpful and told me things about my meds that my doctors didn't mention. The blonde cashier was very nice and even got me a lower price of one of my meds with Fred Meyer's discount card program. Then she offered to set up auto refill so now my med just fills by itself before I need it. Super helpful and I will be coming back for any med needs!

The pharmacist at your baker view location, that was working at 5pm on 11/29/2023 is appalling. I…read morecompletely understand there is crisis going on in regards to ADHD medication. This is exactly why I specifically ask the pharm tech if my prescription can be filled BEFORE I give them my prescription. On Sunday 11/26/2023, I was told my medication was in stock and would be filled that day. When I came to pick it up, four days later I was told it hadn't been filled and could not be filled. The pharmacist then began screaming at me from behind two rows of cabinets in a VERY rude and curt tone. She was 100% out of line and completely unprofessional. I work in customer service all day and I know when to stand my ground and be firm. I was NOT raising my voice, I was not accusing anyone, I just told them that I was informed my medication WAS in stock and my prescription should've been ready on 11/26/2023 for pick up. Had it NOT been in stock, then I would've kept my prescription and went elsewhere like I have previously in the past. For the actual pharmacist to speak to guest in this way is not good mannerism. She wasn't even a part of the conversation I was having with the pharmacist tech. Someone needs to have a chat with her and ask her if this position is something she should continue pursuing or if another career choice may benefit her attitude accordingly. I've already had it with Fred meyers Lakeway location, now your Bakerview location is treating their guests horribly too? Y'all need to step your game up fredmeyers. So disappointing. I WILL be taking my business elsewhere. "Who's cares" you may ask....will I'm going to go tell 10 friends about my experience this evening. Those 10 friends will then go and yell at least 5 of their other friends da. Bellingham, WA is small town. Everyone out here knows everyone. So, fredmeyers, you should care. Those are your paying customers that are being treated like this. Not good for business

Schaffner Pharmacy & Apothecary Coffee. My husband and I…read morereceived our shingles and pneumonia vaccines this week. Not that we enjoy getting poked but we did enjoy meeting Michael, who administered our shots. Thank you for being so informative and making the process as painless as possible. We find the whole staff very friendly and we appreciate the time they take to inform and answer any questions we might have. We definitely recommend them for vaccines, prescriptions and they have great coffee and treats too!

My family moved to Schaffner after using Rite Aid…read more The difference is significant. They fill prescriptions quickly but the main point is the staff. They are so friendly and caring. It's like having a family friend help you out. They know all our names and who we are when we pull up. They respond quickly to text messages through their app. They have a nice inside shop too. If you happen to hate ugly compression socks, they have a lot of colorful, interesting pairs there. We have a trans family member and the staff instantly made note and they consistently make sure that they use the proper pronouns. They are exactly how a pharmacy should be. There are only two cons. They are understandable, but not convenient sometimes: 1. They are closed on weekends. 2. They close at 6pm That's it, and those are cons I can live with. I can't recommend Schaffner Pharmacy enough!

We recently had to take our cat to the vet and they recommended we use Maker Pharmacy for our…read morekitty's medication. The pharmacy had our cat's prescription ready the next day, and the woman who helped me was very thorough when she went over the directions on how to apply the medication. Something is going on in the building and most of it was empty for some reason, but the pharmacy was up and running 100%. The staff was also very nice when I had called to ask about the prescription. I'm thankful to have a local pharmacy that could help me so that I didn't have to drive out of town, and it's also nice to support a downtown business.

These guys are great to work with and very quick to respond and answer questions. I really like…read morethis company.

Visited the commissary this morning as soon as they opened. Grumpy/rude employees especially self…read morecheckout older lady yelling from behind her "register " she can easily come talk to me rather than yelling across the room. Asking why I chose to void an item that was priced wrong from the shelf to the register. Worst customer service! She's been rude before but I have never had to approach her boss to let her know the incident or interaction.

When I stay with my Grandma for a number of days, the NAS Whidbey Commissary is where we usually go…read moregrocery shopping. Occasionally, we will take a look and see if/what they have for bird seed as well. The location is especially convenient if we also want to go to the Navy Exchange looking for presents or just general shopping. The store itself is clearly laid out, easy to navigate, and items are well priced. Produce has been fresh in my experience and the dairy offerings varied. In addition to more standard grocery items, we have come here to get ingredients for holiday meals and they typically have what we are looking for. Check-out operates quickly even when there is a long line with lots of items in each cart.