Well priced, overall good customer service. There is an…read moreissue with homeless in the parking lot asking for handouts

I just moved to the Illinois Valley in July, so I don't have any loyalty to Shop Smart, but it was…read morehard to ignore the locals complaining about how Grocery Outlet moved into town and chopped down the most beloved tree in order to build their parking lot. I also often find it kind of gross when a business chooses to move right next store to a business that sells the exact same things. Still, I've managed to overcome these obstacles and enjoy my experiences at Gross Out. Although Shop Smart is still needed, as GO doesn't have everything you need for a balanced diet, their prices are truly out of this world. Things in Cave Junction tend to be a bit on the pricey side (Shop Smart regularly charges double the prices of other stores for basic goods like milk, eggs, and veggies) but GO charges what I've seen them charges in Grants Pass and Crescent City. I've heard rumors that it's easy to accidentally buy something rotten or expired while shopping there, but I haven't personally had that experience. Another reason I enjoy shopping at GO as opposed to the other one is the way I'm treated. At GO, checking out it easy and friendly; when I shop at the other place, I'm often waiting up to five minutes to check out--even if no one else is on line. At GO, I've had extended conversation with employees on every trip; at the other place I feel like I'm an inconvenience. As weird as it feels to give any kind of grocery store five stars, I would have done just that for Grocery Outlet. However, I'm the type of person who likes to go shopping almost every day to get snacks, lunch, and dinner for that day. I have to be at work at 8, and when I pass through CJ at 730 Grocery Outlet still isn't open. They would easily get double the money they get from me (and from at least six other folks I've spoken to who have actual jobs) if they opened only an hour early.

WAAAAY overpriced and understaffed! Total corporate mentality. Always the exterior is surrounded by…read morecigarette butts and other trash up close to the building. The area where the carts are kept is always filthy and the trash can overflowing. Thank God for Grocery Outlet next door, which seems to actually care about the community.

Lately, the deli employees will do anything to avoid doing their jobs. they complain they are…read moreunderstaffed, they don't have time to chop cucumbers, they refuse to make sandwiches after 7 pm even though they close at 8 pm. Although they have a register at the deli, they refuse to cash anyone out. They say they have no money, can't take cards, etc. All avoiding DOING anything. It's frustrating to say the last. It's not bad enough they are the only game in town, and their prices are triple what they are anywhere else, but they want us to BEG for the things they sell there.

This place was very convenient. I needed some flip flops and an ace bandage for my ankle. My…read moreboyfriend needed an eyelash repair kit. They had it all in there! A simple store. It was convenient and everything seemed well priced too.

The store covers the basics. I don't know why some people talk bad about this place. It's local, it…read morehas what you need. Yes they are probably slightly higher than going all the way to Medford to a bigger grocer. The staff is hit and miss. Often times you can tell who is a local high schooler getting money to move out of the area. I don't blame them. The town isn't that big. Then you have the older employees who tries their best at customer service and it shows, however most tourist are from bigger populations where it has to be quick and done no chit chat. The employees take it in strides though because they know not everyone has been afforded manners and an open mind to relax and slow down. They used to- possibly still do have a small selection of video rentals. I haven't been there in a while and redbox may have encrouched on their small market. No alcohol on Sundays and they have a good selection of scratchers.

Hard not to notice the grimy, filthy crud on the shopping carts. Gross & sticky where placing hands…read moreto push cart. 1/8in. Thick Grime caked on seats where we are to put purses or children!! Wow SUPER GROSS FILTHY CARTS- Where's the health department- what about health codes?? What I experience every time going there is unacceptable & disgusting. Someone needs to take charge of cart cleanliness.

Passing through on our way back to the Redwoods in CA. We stopped for gas because it was the best…read moreprice before heading back to our hotel. Bathrooms were clean inside the store. The store is huge. One of the attendants at the gas station was nice when I asked him a question. Overall great place to stop, refuel, and use the restroom

Great little market especially if you're looking for Mexican food supplies as well as baked goods.read more

What a nice surprise to find this newly opened market in Grants Pass. As a chef, I love having…read moreethnic foods, spices and other ingredients handy to me. A new Mexican "tienda" here in town will be a welcome addition to the other Mexican shops. What I really liked was their "pan dulce" display case stocked with all the traditional sweet bread and baked goods from south of the border. As a kid, I spent a lot of time in Baja with the fam, and these colorful treats in front of me today really bring back fond memories. I also heard from the management staff that they plan on opening a "carniceria" (meat counter) inside the store with regional cuts and choices of meat. The store isn't huge, but it has a lot of interesting items. It's very clean and organized which made my shopping easy. It has an authentic Mexican vibe and I'll be back for more another day. Truth...

I'm not sure if the place I went to is the O'brien Country Store, but there aren't that many and…read morethe description of the previous review sounds right to me. This place is right on the NW corner of an intersection.. probably the main intersection in town :D I stayed at Lone Mountain RV Park, which is right behind this Country Store. We needed change for the showers so we ran up to this store and even though they weren't open yet for another hour, the people kindly gave us change. We dropped by after packing up our campground for tea on the way out of town. They were making homemade cookies fresh out of the oven and I couldn't resist buying one, it smelled SOO GOOD in there. I got chocolate chip, which just finished baking, she was making peanut butter and oatmeal chocolate chip later on. I would have bought one of each I think if they were ready! Damage for the Two Leaves and a Bud tea and gigantic fresh cookie : a whopping $1.75! This would have been $5 back in Victoria. Just one of the reasons I love Oregon. Oh yeah, the cookie didn't let me down.. crispy on the outside, chewy and soft on the inside. Perfect.

​I commute regularly between Cave Junction and Crescent City and used to stop here often for…read moresnacks. Recently, the service has completely deteriorated. On one visit, a clerk refused to sell me hot food from a full display case simply because he didn't want to go grab it, telling me to come back tomorrow. On a follow-up visit, I reconnected with an old friend on the side of the porch. Two deli staff members came outside to chain-smoke right by the front door--well within 5 feet--and rudely ordered us to stop "congregating." When I mentioned that the secondhand smoke was bothering me, I was told I was "causing problems." This store is dingy, overpriced, and managed by an unhelpful staff with zero customer service skills. I won't be returning and will be advising locals to shop elsewhere.

A friend and I were in town to explore the area and we wanted to get a few things for a picnic and…read moreWild Rivers was the ticket without a doubt! We headed to the deli with the intention of getting sandwiches for the picnic... but I went the wrap route once I saw the option. My friend went with a sandwich on sourdough. Both options were great! Super fresh ingredients, creative ingredients like pesto or garlic aioli... definitely a step above the typical options. We also got salads... I grabbed a pre-made broccoli salad and my friend made her own at the salad bar. Again, both were delicious! Friendly staff, friendly service... good selection of food and other items... glad we dropped by!

This store is a gem, especially for this area. The deli/salad bar area is worth checking out. The…read moresandwiches can take a little while but are definitely worth the wait. The soup bar is also worth scoping out. Their lasagna soup is a 10/10.

Ray's Food Place is a South West Oregon grocery store chain that specializes in serving small…read morecities and un-incorporated towns. This one serves the farmers and loggers in the Selma area. I found it clean and well stocked for a small market. The stocked beer from the nearby brew pub and an exotic ginger lemonade was on clearance.

It's the only store in Selma so if you're needing something, you're kind of screwed. But there are…read morea few things to know before you commit to going there. As I said before, it's the only store in Selma so don't expect much. It's completely rundown and in many ways disgusting it looks like it has not been maintained in anyway in about 25 years. In many ways I'm surprised it still passes health inspection. Also, don't expect them to have what you need , they are often sold out of many common things like water, milk, soda, eggs, basic fruits, and vegetables and just about any basic necessity you might think of needing. But don't worry because if you are looking for alcohol, they will always have plenty of it! If you are thinking of stopping in there just to get cash back think again. They often stop their cashback policy, depending on how the manager feels that day. Despite the fact that it's the only place within 10 miles to actually get cash they don't care. They routinely change their cashback amount From $25-$200 and often will tell you that they are unable to give cash back because they are told by corporate not to call for additional cash deliveries. They know they have this little small community hostage, and they don't care. Be prepared and by your necessities in another community.