Discount City has been around for over 25-30 years! It was here when I rented a studio apt around the corner back in the 90's. I still come here to buy cheap stuff, and I don't expect it to last forever. On a Monday, I dropped by to shop for drain stoppers. This store has a little bit of everything. Way in the back they have a small grocery area with coolers, freezers, and sacks of rice. They have aisles of canned foods, HABA (health and beauty), stationery, and cheap hardware. Up front, they have a huge selection of balloon designs. Also, incense and candles. Why 3-stars? Narrow aisles and the smell of urine. Your aisles are narrow. Then some are made very narrow by having merchandise boxes stacked on the floor. Someone in a wheelchair will have a problem. Also, your store isn't clean. The checkout area smells like someone used it for a bathroom. Who the heck pees on the floor in a store? But if you're looking for something at a low price, come try Discount City. Located on Alameda's Webster Street, a few doors down from Nation's Hamburgers. Welcome to Alameda.....The Island City read more

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This place has everything! Dog food? Check. Screws and drivers? Check. Same aisle double check!! They even have a soldering kit for $5! C'mon people!! Solid A read more

Discount City - Selections! - Discount Store Near Me - Alameda, California

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This locally-owned discount store has been around for decades. I used to go here more often for homegoods supplies when I lived down the street from this place. Was back in this part of Alameda again and decided to have a look. Was pleasantly surprised to see they now have an expanded section and area for asian/middle eastern foods: dry/canned goods and refrigerated items too. Their newer grocery section in the back with asian (mostly Filipino) and middle eastern foods is decent sized. They also sell some pantry stable fruits/veggies (garlic/onions/bananas/avocados etc), eggs, milk, tofu etc. They also sell lottery tickets here too. Located on the main Webster street avenue of shops with its own private parking lot (strictly enforced, they tow) with about 10 spaces for patrons. read more

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Greatly priced alternative to Party City and Dollar Store! Everything decor and holiday you'll find in this locally run discount store. Easy to shop in because merchandise well-organized and huge selection of balloons for parties! Will come back for those in particular. read more

So surprised to find a bunch of Filipino products here. I think they put Ralph's out of business lol from Pamana to Mama Sita's. They have Filipino pantry stock and within expiration. Watch out A&M Video Store read more

Discount City definitely is named correctly!! It seems as if they have a little bit of everything here!! From kitchen items to tools, from cleaning items to food. And yes, the prices are definitely discounted!! I found some good deals on a lot of things here!! Unlike some other good sized discount stores, this one has all the shelves full and organized. You can find some good deals in here!! read more

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Huge selection. Awesome for party balloons! The owners know where to find everything in the store which makes shopping fast.

My daughter loved their selection and service, we found them after checking many other party stores which were either out of business, or didn't have the supplies she was seeking. read more

this spot has anything you could possibly need at a low cost. i was shocked at the low price of name brand items like huggies, dove, and fabuloso! i would rather spend my money here locally than shopping at target or cvs for necessities. read more

Always exactly what i need. Staff is very nice and helpful. Totally better than other dollar general stores. Wish they stayed open later though. Closes like 7ish read more

The owner is very nice sometimes the workers can be nice. The store has a lot of discounts.

I needed to get some balloons for a party and they had what I wanted in different colors. The service was prompt with smile.

If there was only no stars. Just wanted to share that while I parked on the side of Discount City on Webster, I got yelled at by someone that said he was the owner. He wanted me to move my car and said I parked in employee parking when nothing was marked. I even said it's not marked anywhere but he continued to yell at me for a few minutes. I told him that I'll be really fast but then, he continued demanding I move and ended with saying "this is my parking lot and my store so move". I told him I'm going to move and not come back. I only had been to this store twice but I'm definitely not coming back. read more

They are always nice I call before I go, and they are super helpful over the phone. I send my family and friends balloons. They love them too. read more

F*** you shareef At first they tell you Yeah u can return anytime then you can not return. read more

Great place for cheap items and there is a wide array of things here. From balloons, highlighters, laundry bags, acne cream, eggs, chips, candy and other fresh produce -- we are happy to have stumbled upon this place last week. We've already been back to grab some more things because the prices are reasonable and the items are well-organized. It takes the place of a Dollar tree or Walmart and there's such a wide array of things like clocks, bathroom mats, kitchen supplies that you cannot go wrong here because there is probably something they have that is on your shopping list here. There's also a pretty big parking lot here for the area and it seems to be a family-owned place with kids around helping their fathers with the store and keeping them occupied. read more

Discount City - Discount Store Near Me - Alameda, California

Affordable prices, great variety of items. Centrally located in Alameda. These guys are great. One time I came there and there after I lost my wallet in which I had about $200 cash in. These guys informed me that I had left my wallet there and gave me my wallet back with all of my money and refused any small gratuity I tried to give them. Much appreciated great people read more

This is a Warning to all Pokémon Trading Card collectors and parents who have kids who like Pokémon. If your a Pokémon Trading Card Game fan and collector, don't buy the cards from this store because they are FAKE. I mean Fake and I mean "FAKE." They are not worth anything. Just go to Sports Cards and Comic Shop on Webster Street for Pokémon cards. Please this a Warning. Do Not buy the Pokémon cards from this store. They are FAKE. read more

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Really nice place to get low cost items. It gets you your basics plus a few bonus items you would of not thought. I enjoy the produce section and grocery area of the store. Don't expect too much and you'll be good. I will keep coming here. read more

The owner was very nice to me,I'd just moved locally and needed a pot and pan and sum silver wear and even though he said he was closed,he allowed me 5min to run threw his store and he kindly welcomed me back during business hours. read more

I have shopped at this store several times b/c it's convenient, they carry a lot of useful things, and I prefer to support a small local business. However, the last two times I was in the store, the guy behind the counter (owner?) was running around the store with his mask dangling, despite the COVID-19 mask mandate. Two of his employees weren't even carrying masks. When checking out, I asked the guy behind the counter (owner?) to put his mask on and he did, but then when I mentioned something to the bare-faced young man who worked there, he became nasty and sarcastic and said "i'm vaccinated, I don't have to wear a mask" and some other insulting things. I won't shop here again, they lost a customer b/c of this young guy's selfish, insulting attitude and the owner's lack of care in following mandated public health rules. At least at dollar tree and Daiso the staff wears masks like they're supposed to. read more

I walked inside today to look for discounted items to put inside stocking stuffers and I walked in with my extra large grocery cart to go shopping... After purchasing $25 worth of discount goods here ... the teller says, Do you want to pay for the cart too and I looked confused because that my own cart I walked inside with and it was embarrassing because he was accusing me of trying to take a cart that wasn't even there's... that was really messed up! Shame on them! They should Know their own inventory ..he thought I took the grocery cart off the shelf and wanted to walk away with it ... if I wanted to do that why would I go to the front of the store and purchase all the rest of my items .. they should really check the cameras before accusing paying customers of stealing because that's a false accusation ... retarded store never coming back here! To top it off they didn't mention there was a fee for using credit because he obviously over charged me I posted the receipt and my cart he thought I stole! Do not come here and if you do walk in with your own cart let someone know in front so they don't pull that crap when your trying to pay and leave ... read more

I used to be a regular dedicated customer of this place. But once they charged me obviously the wrong price, I got very disappointed. My average visit was under $10 and they overcharged me for only ¢30 - ¢40 but that's not the amount, that's the fact! And this happened quite a number of times with me, even though I believed it was done by error. Last time when I immediately approached the cashier (not friendly at all) and explained that I was charged he wrong price, he started arguing with me! That's beyond ridiculous! Yes, he gave me back my ¢30 or something but I don't wish to deal with that anymore! A stable business is an honest business -- that's Economics/Political Science majors at UC Berkeley tells you. I'm NOT doing business with them anymore. Dear customers, get ready to use calculators before checking out. read more

We run a food truck and this weekend we were parked right in front of this store. We needed some supplies here and there. Milk, spoons, paper towels, cleaning supplies etc and this place had it all. The staff is super friendly and the prices were very reasonable as well. If we do more events here we hope to be parked in front of this store again. They have it all!!! read more

Discount CIty resembles 99 cents only stores only by both being cheaper than regular retail stores. random notes: -didn't see anything for .99 cents at discount , didn't look far though. -glasses, cookies, snacks @1.49 & 1.99 -free parking in lot -wide aisles. -2.5 stars don't expect much, and you will be gratified. read more

I love this place. I don't live in Alameda but I'm there regularly and I always stop in. The prices are great. They have such a variety from party supplies to food and household stuff. The cashier who works weekends (the only time I'm there) is a really sweet guy. He talks to everyone like they're the most important customer of day. The only suggestion I would make to this store is maybe prices on the shelves since some of the household cleaners don't have pricetags. No biggie tho. Definitely stop in! read more

Discount City is a simple discount store, similar to Dollar Tree & 99 Cents Only Stores. The products are very similar to those types of stores and they even have fresh produce here! While browsing through the store, not everything may be 99 Cents but, there are still some stuff that are relatively cheap. The store in general is pretty big for a discount type of store. The aisles are pretty wide, so it's not cramped up like other retail stores. They have a few shopping carts in the store for you to use but cannot be taken outside of the store. I'd probably suggest just grabbing a handbasket upon entry to use. There's a lot of stuff here at Discount City, so browse around, you just might find something you like at a reasonable price! Customer Service: One of the cashiers that acknowledged us, seemed pretty friendly. He saw us looking at the 2014 Calendars and told us how much they were (3 for $1) pretty good price. Free parking lot, so plenty of parking too. read more

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Ordered balloons the day before, picked plastic wear, tub for ice and drinks, and toothpicks. They have it all!

I was very surprised by the variety of items in this store, especially the food items that they carried. I don't believe there is an Asian supermarket in Alameda, but this store carries most frequently used Asian noodles, condiments, snacks and frozen items. This store carries more items than the average dollar store. Most items are also reasonably priced. read more

I love this store. It's the largest of all the dollar type stores. The party and mailing supplies selection is excellent.

So, I've become quite the regular here at Discount City. Each time I go in, I find one more little gem at a hella cheap price. But, life is more than just good savings. Life is about experiences and observations. This weekend, I was in here getting keys made (yep, they do that too). Some guy comes up to the register with what appeared to be (and was) a crack pipe in his hand.. or at least a meth pipe or whatever the hell they are called. He wanted to get his money back because "the chick who was going to get him high bailed on him" (his words, not mine). There was a pause.. an odd silence filled the front of the store as the store clerks looked at each other, then me, then the old lady waiting in line...and I could see how conflicted they were to even admit to having sold it to him in the first place. I guess they wanted to avoid any problems.. and to be fair, the pipe was unused..totally clear. So, they told him he could get something in the store for $3 and exchange it, but no refund. The guy opted for some popsicles and bailed outta there. So, not only can you get every household item, every party item (including helium filled balloons), lighters, tampons, bathroom cleaner and an extra key made..you can also get crack pipes for $3 & witness the antics of those that partake in such activity. Consider my mind officially blown! read more

Discount City sells cheap crackers, cheap cheese, cheap candles, cheap condoms and cheap pregnancy tests just in case. If you are not in the market for any of these (Okay, maybe just the cheese, sharp cheddar if they have it!), do check out the value on paper products (paper towels and toilet paper) and dish washing liquid. The meager produce selection is....adequate, but what's with the salad greens kept out of refrigeration? But seriously, good milk, cheese and eggs for sale here. Also, dry goods like rice and pasta and canned goods like beans and tuna. Discount City is an excellent place to stock up and test out a variety of hot sauces. The grocery selection is nice. They even sell rice cakes! read more

I don't buy much from Discount City, except for party supplies such as crepe streamers, gift bags, the cellophane goodie bags, wrapping paper, party themed paper plates and cups, and sheets of tissue paper (and I ain't talkin' about the ones you get in a roll). The prices are reasonable on these items. It's okay to browse around and look at what they have, but I just stop in for the convenience, as the place is close to my home. read more

My Father goes there for many times He have 100% Disability He asked for Help from owner of shop but He disrespect for my dad the owner of shop told to my Father I don't have a time for you and go from here it is not humanity is not respect and I have proof for that it is not a 1st time he do like that I thing that guy have Mentally issue They are fighting with customers please spend 50 cent more at another shop and store but keep your Respect read more

It's not a 99 cent store. Most items are more. And not a good deal. 5.99 for a 12 pack of pepsi? 3.25 at safeway Dirty over prices crap store. Dollar tree is a much nicer and actually is a dollar store. read more

Overall, a great store.... First off I go here a lot and I like the dudes there, they're pretty cool (they might seem a little stand-off-ish at first but they're pretty nice).... I'm a big 99 Cents Only Stores fan, and of course they have the upperhand being a chain store, so as you may have already guessed, I'm going to [slightly] complain about their prices being a little higher than 99's..... Basically add on anywhere from $.25 to $2 to the price of what you'd expect from 99.. But hey, some great things about this place are: - HUGE variety! - REASONABLE prices on most things (except food itms) - Great location (and it's near me!!! heheh) - Nice/helpful staff! - Open till a reasonable time (8:30pm I believe) I basically see it as they add a "convenience" fee to everything (instead of having to go into another city), though they'd be in trouble if 99 chain store opened up in Alameda... =X But, until that happens I'm definitely quite the fan and go here about once a week. read more

Surprisingly clean, bright, and well organized. A lot of little trinkets for little kids, and tons of miscellaneous housewares. Many items without price tags. read more

Ok I love this store. We live half a block away and have been in here at least once a week since we moved in 5 years ago. We don't have a car, so having a close by place to pick up staples like milk, eggs and TP is wonderful. The staff is always friendly and helpful. I think it's family owned and tun, but I'm not sure. On my lazy days I can call and ask if they have something in stock before I walk over. It's always a new adventure walking the aisles... besides the usual personal care, cleaning products, kitchen & bath paper products - they have an amazing array of other random things. Rugs, picture frames, Tupperware, dishes,pots & pans, vases, baby supplies, luggage, giant velvet paintings of Christ, small appliances like toasters and coffee pots, tools and more. It's a blessing when we run out of cat food or litter. They make cute keys... I got us all fun patterned keys as stocking stuffers. An entire aisle of ethnic food. A vast array of balloons and party supplies. They even have produce wich is hit-or-miss. Sometimes it's fresh and great and other times not so much. We bought a rolling cart there 4 years ago since we don't have a car.. it is wonderful for errands and shopping. It is very durable and held up great. I love stocking up at Christmas time, I get rolls of wrapping paper for $1! Gift bags - $1! Tissue paper, bows, boxes etc - $1! But my very favorite is their oddly specific greeting cards. "Condolences on the passing of your great-aunt" Happy birthday Stepmother" "Sorry for the death of your goldfish" Downsides - stuff can be cheap quality... but what do you expect when you buy a hammer for $1.29? Use common sense. And I really dislike their bags. Due to state law they can no longer give plastic bags, but they sell paper ones for 10¢. I try to bring reusable bags from home but sometimes I stop in on a whim. Problem is there is no regulation on bag quality, so they charge 10¢ for a 2¢ quality bag. It's super annoying when I live half a block away and can't get home without the bag breaking. read more

Cheap, friendly and the only place in town where I can buy my beloved -cleans anything it touches stuff-... "Kitchen RX". And they always have deals on smokes. read more

Great products, great service I like this place. The people that work there very nice and the price was good for the things that I bought read more