Walmart has completed what they call "The New Walmart," and honestly, the experience feels worse…read morethan ever. I didn't stop shopping at Walmart because of one bad trip, I stopped because the experience slowly became worse every single time I went. I've shopped at Walmart for years, so this review comes from long experience, and a noticeable decline over time. During the remodel they added thousands of new products, packed in more shelving, and narrowed the aisles to the point where two shopping carts can barely pass. Finding anything has become a frustrating scavenger hunt. Yes, they have an app -- but it's slow, inconsistent, and not much help when you're already standing in a crowded aisle. Product selection has also gotten worse. Items that used to come in small, medium, and large now often skip the medium size entirely. If that's what you need, you're simply out of luck. Quality control has also slipped badly. I regularly see bread on shelves past the pull date, loaves with partially open wrappers that are already dried out, and yogurt singles stuffed into cartons where only the outside package shows a date -- leaving you guessing how old the product inside actually is. The meat department has become especially disappointing. Cuts are loaded with gristle and fat, and the quality is far below what I expect from a major grocery retailer. The bakery is overloaded with products -- so much inventory that it's hard to believe everything can possibly stay fresh long enough to sell. Produce is another problem. Fruits and vegetables are often limp, bruised, or slimy. Carrots bend easily instead of snapping fresh. Bananas are frequently overripe. Grapes and berries often contain spoiled pieces that ruin the entire package. The final straw came this weekend. After spending more than two hours shopping with two full carts, we ended up with a very inexperienced cashier who stacked heavy canned goods on top of soft fruit and mixed raw meats with produce. Then everything was packed into thin paper bags that tear if they hold more than a few pounds. By the time we got home, several bags ripped open while unloading, scattering groceries everywhere -- including a broken jar of jelly. Delivery has been just as frustrating. Orders arrive on time -- but at the wrong house. Customer service told us to check with neighbors and retrieve the delivery ourselves. One time that meant hauling multiple heavy cases of water back home. The response we got was simply to remove the tip and end the call. Unfortunately, this has happened more than once. At this point, we've already stopped buying meat at Walmart, and we're close to ending our regular grocery shopping there altogether. The "New Walmart" may be their vision of improvement, but for us it has meant lower quality, more frustration, and a much worse shopping experience. What's disappointing is that none of these issues alone would have driven us away. It's the steady accumulation of small frustrations -- declining quality, harder shopping conditions, and weaker customer service -- that finally changed our habits. We didn't set out to stop shopping at Walmart; we simply realized one day that the experience no longer felt worth it.

This seems like a nice Walmart and has a really nice parking lot. I'm a Target girl but there's no…read moreTarget in this town, nor anywhere near. This store is gonna be my go-to all-in-one place. We moved to Ridgecrest 5 days ago and have been to Walmart 3-4 times already because they have so many of the items we need for ourselves or our pets. Walmart's shelves are never as "zoned" as I'd like them to be but with how many items they sell, maybe that's asking for the impossible. Our favorite cashier is Candy (blue specs and lovely attitude). She has made us feel welcomed each time. I think this may be the nicest Walmart I have ever experienced.

I shop here about once a month and am always impressed with the friendliness and warmth of their…read moreentire staff. Last week I showed up with my daughter and told her about how nice everyone is here. So, sure enough, they proved me right at check out, and I said, "See what I mean?" I think they must have excellent management.

Why on earth is there only one toilet for people that travel from far places just to shop here…read more.You have to ask permission to use the toilet unbelievable I hate this store for that reason

I come here a LOT since I live nearby. Their sushi chefs are awesome and the sushi and poke is…read morereally good for being from a grocery store. Their Starbucks makes proper good drinks and the partners are always professional. The cashiers have always been cordial, too. The other day I absentmindedly left something of value behind at the self-checkout and didn't realize it until I was out of town. I called them and they were like, "Yeah, we have it." I was amazed because it was something that could have easily been stolen. I showed up later to pick it up and they were so nice. I have nothing but good things to say about this store.

I came here to grab some snacks, and they have some great discounts. They have a good variety of…read moreyogurt and candy. And it happened to be $5 Friday, too! Very good service from the cashier.

This place is amazing for deals and selection; the selection is variable throughout the week, but…read morethe items that come through are at a fraction of the cost of a normal store for almost all goods and the organic items are diverse. The staff and management are helpful, polite, and very welcoming. I'd suggest this place to anyone who wants quality goods at a budget price. Give them your money!!! :)

3.5 stars. The other night at the check out, the cashier advised me that they're out of receipt…read morepaper, so I would not be getting a receipt (and asked if I was OK with that). That was an immediate red flag to me. When I asked how returns would be handled without a receipt, she said I could take a picture of the register screen. It seems unethical to operate like this. Can no one go get some paper? Seems very disorganized and unprofessional. Besides that, I usually enjoy shopping here. Just avoid the apples in bags-- they're always so banged up.

Our friends brought us here because they really love this place!…read moreIt's a really small spot, it has unique Asian items for sale and you can order either a beef plate, pork plate, chicken plate, or a mix. The plate comes with rice, kimchi, and bean sprouts. It's all made to order so it can be a wait. It took about 30 minutes for 8 plates which isn't bad. The lady working there is super friendly. I got a chicken and beef mix. The beef is subtly sweet but very flavorful. The chicken is juicy. Pork is fatty and most in our group said it was their favorite. Kimchi is out of this world and the bean sprouts are nice and crunchy. To me this is a great gem in ridgecrest!

This place is a hidden gem! If you love amazing Korean barbecue and delicious kimchi, you have to…read moretry it. You can choose from chicken, pork, or beef--I went with the beef, and it was so good! The sweetest little old lady runs the place, and she's so kind. I was camping at Red Rock State Park, about 30 minutes away, and found it by chance. Now, I plan my camping trips just so I can come back here. It's that good! If you're near Ridgecrest, you have to check this place out. It's a must!

My favorite place to find rare asian snacks! Delicious! My favorite place to buy produce as well!read more

Despite being a pocket-sized town, Ridgecrest has its fair share of culture…read more It's not quite 99 Ranch Market, but Orient Outlet's actually pretty good. They're not specific to any particular nationality as I was seeing implements for making Filipino, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Korean food. Most things were canned, but there was fresh produce in the back, fish and meat in the freezers, and the occasional pieces of statuary or vases that were for sale. Seems like a nice, family-owned market carrying Asian comfort foods you can find at the Albertson's or Stater Brothers along China Lake.

delicious softserve in the middle of the mojave desert, who could ask for more?…read more the people working here were very friendly. the icecream was quite yummy, i liked it a lot. had the pistachio flavor which has the flavor swirled into the sides. it's a cool looking icecream. apparently this place is a drive in dairy... so you can drive your car here to pick up milk and stuff too. they had various food items too, like chili dogs, which we didn't try. will have to come back sometime!

Got the peanut-butter cookie ice cream sandwich with pistachio ice cream for $6…read more The cookies were super good but the soft serve was kinda mid.

I like this store. Glad it's still around. It's quick and convenient for me and all staff is…read moreusually very pleasant

Lack consistency. I liked the sandwich tray I ordered a while ago so I reordered it. End up with…read moredifferent bread that made the sandwich so plain. It was like a chore eating it. I could only eat one piece each meal. Will never order this tray again since I won't know what I end up with.

They went out of business as of a month or so ago. The…read morequality and selection of meats was outstanding and the owner was a great guy.

Yum! Great meat and super customer service! I recommend this business for excellent meat and fair…read morepricing.

This is the best commissary I have ever been to. Not because they have a lot of things, but because…read morethe people who work there are so kind. They will help you find things and will even set aside items for you if you ask. It is always clean and people are always stocking the shelves. Checking out is easy and unlike other commissaries the checkers are nice and don't make you feel like you're bothering them. It is the only thing I will miss about this place when we move.