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    Dollar General

    2.8 (4 reviews)
    InexpensiveDiscount Store, Grocery
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Before I begin let me start off by saying that this review is based solely upon my personal…read moreexperiences and my personal experiences alone, so without further explanation let's begin!. I stopped at this location just to grab a bottle of alkaline water! There was a very kind employee who wished everyone a pleasant day leaving the store that was standing by the registers as soon as you checked out! That was a nice gesture to make towards the customers. I would definitely recommend and return here at another date..

    The key to success here is going early in the morning, before the bums wake up. Depending on the…read moretime of day, you should plan on bringing in your own cart from the parking lot, especially if it is raining or excessively hot outside. For only the most valued and important customers, they provide priority parking in the fire lane, which is particularly full as customers make groceries on their way home from work. Selection is limited at this location, but if you request an item via the website, they eventually start stocking it. The challenge is finding enough customers to sustain the purchase or else it is discontinued. Basic economics. Unfortunately, the deli hours are not posted anywhere, so one never knows if it is actually open, regardless of whether or not there are employees behind the counter. Be sure to check expiration dates before going to checkout. This customer has brought home more than one item which, while putting away, was discovered to have expired. Despite going through all the proper channels and multiple attempts for a status update, no refund has been issued to date (over a month at the time of this writing). Be cautious about purchasing any meat or dairy products from this location, as many items are often found on random shelves. In their defense, this is indeed the fault of lazy customers, not the employees, but ultimately there is no assurance that the product has not spoiled. While the general tenor of this review is negative, there are a few employees who deserve commendation. Teresa is a refreshing delight, an honest and humble cashier, who always greets with professionalism and a seemingly genuine concern for customer satisfaction. Also, although I regrettably do not know his name, I guarantee you there is not an employee at this location who works harder than the older black gentleman. By all outward appearances, his body inhibits the fullest expression of his abilities, but his work ethic is, nevertheless, undeterred. Both of these individuals hail from a more dedicated generation, who take pride in the quality of their work, a testament to those of younger years, among whom I count myself. If only their coworkers would strive to this level of service. In summary, this location is not the best, but also far from the worst. One small oasis in a growing desert of food resources, they have fallen victim to their surroundings but, one hopes, still have a fighting chance to help lead the community into a better position.

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    Before I begin this review let me start off by saying that this review is based solely on my…read moreopinion and my opinion alone so with that being said let's go!. I have been passing by these stores in almost every city in Hampton Roads Virginia ( don't ask me where it got that name because I don't have a clue,I'm not from this area ) but as I was saying I passed by this supermarket chain countless times and never purchased anything that I can remember but I finally decided to give them a try and I brought a loaf of bread and some blueberries ( I love them ). The store didn't have a huge variety of items ti chose from but they have all your basic needs like bread,eggs, pastries, juice beverages etc etc. I would come again to make a purchase if needed but if you noticed I left out a star and that's because you should have your own bag or a shopping cart with you at the time of your purchase and of course I didn't have either so... some may say that's my fault but in my defense I had no idea!.

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    3.4(10 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    I shop at the Scott Center Annex Commissary in Portsmouth regularly, and it's hands-down one of the…read moreleast busy commissaries in the Hampton Roads area, which makes it ideal when I want to get in and out without crowds. The store consistently delivers decent savings on everyday grocery staples while still offering a strong selection of fresh produce, quality meats, packaged goods, and household essentials. It strikes a good balance between value and quality, which is exactly what I'm looking for. I find good prices on meat (both butcher cuts and deli), and packaged frozen staples. I'm able to use both paper coupons and digital offers here, and I take advantage of the Commissary CLICK2GO system to clip deals and order online when I want to streamline the trip. Being on base at a major naval shipyard facility, it's especially convenient for active duty, retirees, and dependents in the area. Overall, it feels like a full-service grocery store that's genuinely designed around affordability and accessibility for the military community, without the chaos that some of the larger locations have. It's located on base at 1717 Deldonna Street, Portsmouth, VA 23709, so I always make sure my car and credentials are set for base access before heading over. open to all ID Card holders. BAGGERS WORK FOR TIPS ONLY SO BRING CASH! :)

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