Stars so low bc one cashier. She is always talking to other employees. While she lets us just wait and suffer. Yes talk to the employees at least ring me up. If it was only the first time I could get over it. It just seems to happen way too much. Also, if the price doesn't come up on Register. She has the nerve to tell u and not get a price for u. She just puts it under her counter. The guards are wonder! The store always has what I need at a descent price. It is just the one cashier. Why do I get in her line? One might asks? The first time bc it was eight people in the other line. And one in her line. Which was and employee. They were talking about Christmas dinner. Now I see why people kept going to the other line! read more

Foodmaxx - Grocery Near Me - Oakland, California

Entered the store and immediately I was hit with a foul smell; like a toilet leak. In the bakery section it was even worse, like a rotting body. I was also met with the fecal matter of what seemed to be from a rodent read more

Claims to offer Amazon services, but when I went the machine was down and the employee who handles it was "out" and nobody knew when she would be back. Had to deal with Amazon customer service to fix it. I got the sense this was an everyday thing and nobody's competent enough to solve it. Irritating. read more

I don't know what everyone is complaining about. They 9/10 are fully stocked with great produce, the checkout folk are always kind. Their water refill was out of service last time I went but this is my go to store and they have decent coupons read more

Just got blocked from going in the store 17 minutes before they close.. which by the way is listed on the wall as 10pm but online says midnite. The employees all want to be walking out by 10pm. This store is the biggest joke of a store ive ever been too. Id never come back if it wasnt 30 seconds from my house. The employees are rude and i actually watched a cashier try to fight their own security guard about 2 weeks ago. Id not recommend this store to anybody but an enemy. 0 stars if it was an option. After writing this theres still 9minutes until they close and theyve turned away atleast ten people already... read more

Foodmaxx - Heres the security guard guarding anybody trying to go in... - Grocery Near Me - Oakland, California

Store hours WRONG. Why does it say that the store closes at 12 midnight and I'm here at 948pm and the security is pulling in carts and locking the door. Waste of time gas. Terrible. read more

Foodmaxx - Store hours!! - Grocery Near Me - Oakland, California

The aisles are wide. The selections are immense. And the price is right. However they never have any cashiers. For this to be a warehouse grocery store, there needs to be more than three cashiers. Who is running this business? This is why i stopped shopping at food maxx. read more

Foodmaxx - Lines wrapped around the store. - Grocery Near Me - Oakland, California

I regularly go to this FM because it's very close to home. They have a huge and amazing produce section, y'all are missing out if you don't know this! The cashiers are generally really friendly and nice. Sometimes the lines are unusually long and other times they're unusually short. It doesn't follow the regular busy / less busy times like other big stores so it's just a gamble when you get to the front. Try not to forget a produce or dairy item, because you gotta run across the entire store once you're at the cashier. Haters gonna hate, I go here all the time and this FM is great! read more

Try to avoid this store especially when you see the cashier/manager there she has Red matted braids and a unprofessional attitude. This store can't keep staff because apparently management is so unprofessional. The store is super nasty and so is the parking lot. This store is located at 10905 I think...it is in San Leandro...They need to close it down... read more

TL;DR: Available for you when you're in desperate need of something late at night or early in the morning when nothing is open. Beware of where you park. Huge store, lots of selections, but maybe not the healthiest? They do have unsweetened kefir which is awesome. I haven't bought much produce here, so I can't comment on their freshness. But overall they do have OK deals and some overpriced items, so its a hit or miss. They did have reduced hours due to COVID, and they have slowly reopened longer hours as time has progressed, but its still not back to 24hours yet. Unfortunately they have nice security guards but they don't do their job efficiently. Sketch parking lot, where my car got dented by someone who I think was living in their car at the time. When I asked the manager for their security footage, he refused. When I questioned the 3 security guards at the door if they saw anything, they politely said "I'm so sorry that happened but we just got back from break." How convenient. Thanks for nothing! read more

I honestly shop here for the great prices (which are only great when it comes to the fruit) because everything else here is expired!! Half way through shopping I realized most of my cart had expired items and started checking the dates to put items back. Unfortunately when putting items back and trying to replace them with something not expired, this wasn't possible as literally EVERYTHING here is expired.. I brought home "fresh mozzarella cheese" which was probably the only thing I didn't check the expiration on & when using it this morning I realized it expired 5/31, I purchased it on 6/11.. I get the prices are low but there's no way you guys should be expecting people to purchase almost 2 week expired food. Taking my shopping needs to Safeway from now on or maybe any other local grocery store but definitely keeping a distance from here. Waste of time and money. read more

The fruit and veggie selection is great! My family frequents here because of their produce section. One time my dad had trouble finding something because he didn't know what it was called in English and although he told me what is was in Spanish I still had no clue what he was talking about. Luckily, despite the manager not knowing that much Spanish he was able to find it for my dad. I forgot his name not sure if it was Conrad or Conner but he was white and had big blue eyes. read more

Spacious parking & good prices ! I was impressed shopping here, the store's product quality is incredible. I was able to find most of the things that I came for. I will be coming here more often :) read more

Didn't check out store per se. just did a walk thru til i found the booze then vamoosed! never did see the wine section. beer selection weak in that no big bottles (22 oz) sold, just some singles and six paks. buys: bugles (.99) 7.5 oz -just bite into a burnt piece. where's qualtiy control? oh, Foodmaxx is already low on the food scale. takeouts: -few patrons, short lines cuz afternoon is slow? -noticed sign "hispanic pastries 2/$2" WRONG! mexican baked goods are called "panaderia", salvadorean baked goods left out. -don't know what a mexican pastry is. flan may be only mex pastry eaten. -entrance is at end long building on Durant st. side..... read more

We deserve a grocery store with working shopping carts! I only gave y'all 2 stars because I love the checkers. read more

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Meat always expired ALWAYS I had to return all my meet the next day go somewhere else for your meat. THANK ME LATER

FoodMaxx isn't a force to be reckoned with. ---except for their ridiculous prices on certain products being sold at their store. It's not a bad store, but it's also not all that special (good) either. This store is to be considered in the middle. I have been going to this store for years, and nothing really changed except for their logo and store name. Although, this grocery store is extremely convenient for those who are near East Oakland and for the residents in San Leandro. If you're too lazy to waste cash on expensive artisan items at Safeway, then head down over to FoodMaxx. There's at least a little bit of everything for everyone. ... But don't expect an artisan item like Hummus being sold at FoodMaxx. It's not there. FoodMaxx tends to have a sale on their produce, chips, and soft beverage drinks like the AriZona brand. Make sure to keep an eye out for those whenever you enter the store. They also want to please the Latino community by offering various pastries, baked bread, drinks, and the like. Other than that, the lines are pretty long when it's the afternoon on a weekday. There are times where you are being passively forced to go to a different line if a certain check out aisle closes. But oh well. You gotta deal with it once that happens. Overall, it's a decent convenient grocery store. P.S: Sunnyside Farms is the "brand" being sold at FoodMaxx and nowhere else, folks. read more

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I'm not one who wants to or will wait in any long line especially since my surgery so, I opted for delivery service. Trust and believe, I never have to go to the grocery store ever again. The delivery girl was on time. I ordered online from my job in Hayward and 15 mins after I got home in San Leandro, she arrived. Only two items were missing but I did get a refund. I did Safeway delivery once, never again. Foodmaxx has my business especially since they're right across the street, so I know what they have. Kudos Foodmaxx read more

I will never shop at food max in San Leandro. First reason: I dropped my keys and within 5 minutes I realized what I did but someone grabbed my keys and they were gone... I had to have my car towed home. Second reason: I bought 2 bottles of wine and when I opened the bottle and poured a glass and the odor hit me first cause it was really bad. The color of the wine was a dark yellow/ orange color.. it was spoiled badly. I took the bottles back to the store and they would not refund my money... and they were rude!!! I left the bottles there and left. The lines in this store are ridiculous too. The cost savings is lost when you can't trust the food and liquor could be spoiled!!! read more

Um I dont understand. Why when I walk in here I managed always to get hurt. I've fell so many times and banged my knees. I've encountered broken jars, dinged merchandise and spoiled ham (this was like 3 weeks ago) It's not really a bargan. I much rather do shopping at walmart and go to ,Mi Tierra to buy my red meat and pork chops. read more

Foodmaxx - FoodMaxx - Grocery Near Me - Oakland, California

Tons of meat are expired!! How the heck? Flies flying around. Check the expiration date when getting your items. Never coming back here

I alway use the self-check out and usually it's not organized and has many problems. On Saturday July 16 2022, the line was going fast and the associate manning the line was very active and helping everyone. She even took customers with small load and check them out on her registe. I was very impressed. I asked about her name. she said Alicia... Thank you for your energy and positive attitude Alicia. read more

I really love this Food Maxx. I feel like other Food Maxx's that I've been too, everything is mushy, old, moldy, expired or about to expire. When I first walked in it didn't seem or look like that at ALL. Everything seem pretty fresh, really clean, stocked nicely and organized. The set up is a little....different, but it works. The staff is good, most of them are pretty nice. Overall, they have good customer service, it's clean, organized, fresh and inexpensive. read more

Yuck. I've shopped at a few Foodmaxx stores, and this one is the worst. I only went there twice, so maybe I'm wrong. Rude people in the store, the security guard was just flirting with the women in line, and some drunk guy was yelling behind me. I'd be willing to spend a bit more so that I can havea clean, friendly store; meanwhile I think I'll skip Foodmaxx read more

45 minutes waiting in fucking line. This is unexceptionable! They need more cashiers and the ones they have need to hustle. All my frozen stuff is probably melted. read more

Prolly the worst grocery store in Oakland. Only one line open with a bunch of people waiting. They close the lines while you sitting without any care. They are rude ghetto and unprofessional. This store shouldn't even be here honestly. read more

WARNING: there is a COUNTERFEITER working the parking lot. He asks for change and gives you a COUNTERFEIT bill. He may even give you a good bill to examine. I tried to put a warning in the window, but was told it was not allowed. I wrote a letter to Food Maxx and received this emailed response: "Hello I have received your request to put a posting in our window. It is our policy not to allow postings due to legal reasons in our windows. I have given the letter to the property manager and the security for the square asking them to keep a closer eye on the lot and anyone who seems to be wondering around." read more

My primary purpose for coming here is to buy half-and-half for my coffee and some vegetables. All their cashiers need lesson in friendliness and customer service. Every once in a while you'll catch a nice one and you're caught totally off guard because you expect all of them to be an ass. No greetings, no hello, no acknowlegement who the $#× hires these people? I guess they have to deal with the worst of the worst and they have to project it back. Long lines When leaving, Never enough Cashiers If you need to go here he is a solid recommendation go before 9 o'clock in the morning Seems to be a better Experience. Lotto machine never freaking works. Why I still go there I guess I'm a glutton for punishment. read more

Agree with all the other 1-3 star reviews. Tip- save money and go to the grocery outlet about 1 mike away. Cheaper, cleaner, shorter lines and friendlier cashiers. read more

Every time I shop here, I save hundreds of dollars. As a teacher, I brought my student s in to learn about prices and foods. I bought food to teach cooking for my class. So many memories! Jeffery Price Retired Teacher Middle School Hayward Schools read more

Its a foodmaxx and its in Oakland. only thing that brings me back is the prices on fruits and vegetables

There are always long line ups and only one or two tills open!! Where the heck are all the workers!!? Ugh

Ariel and i went here late one sunday night. It was like a ghost town. We were able to get our food shopping down pretty fast. When we went through the checkout the lady at the register said she loved my highlights in my hair. She was very friendly to us. read more

Fresh veggies and good place for a quick shop. I go there for simple breakfast stuff. Sometimes my friend hangs out with me to get extra ice cream. Great deal and savings for sure. read more

First of all this grocery store is NOT cheap. You pay as much as you would at Safeway but you have less selection and you have to bag your own groceries. I live around the corner and my wife refuses to shop there. They always have trash blowing around the entrance and out of ten check stands, only two are open at any time. I wish we residents could grab the managers by the scruff of their neck and make them clean up their act. read more

As big of a hassle as this place is to shop in (long lines, waiting for people to bag their own stuff, oh, and did I mention long lines?), the prices here are pretty amazing. read more

I just moved here from TN and was absolutely horrified at how much more expensive everything is... Until I found Food Maxx. It's so cheap, we spend less than in TN, food is fresh and there's variety. Downsides are long lines, dirty parking lot and the certain clientele that cheap stores draw in... Just have your priorities straight - do you want affordable food or all organic in a freshly polished store? read more

Yuck, not worth the lower prices for the inferior experience. Sometimes a bargain is not worth it.

Wow Customer service??? Patricia , Patricia, Smile ! It's very disturbing to be helped by a employee that clearly doesn't want to be working. Patricia please smile everything will be okay read more

I tell everyone I know that I can shop for 3 adult women on $50 a week. Many ask me how this miracle is achieved, and I inform them, quite often in hushed tones, that my secret is FoodMaxx. Consequently, I have converted many a friend to shopping at FoodMaxx. It's one of my staple stores, and where I do my weekly grocery shopping. All of the tags are color coded (sales are blue, SUPER sales are red), and the produce is fresh, the meat sold in bulk, and everything is cheap, cheap, cheap - almost a dollar cheaper than you'd find at Safeway or Albertson's/Lucky's. (e.g. Oroweat bread - $4.99 at Safeway, $3.96 at FoodMaxx) It looks like a warehouse store, and you'll have to bag your own stuff, but what's that in exchange for saving $20 a week on groceries? Extra tip: tell the kiddies to be on the lookout for the birds. I have no idea how they have finches in the store, but they're cheeping every time I go there. read more