We were planning on shopping at Aldi and GO because sometimes this market doesn't have all the products we are looking for, but not on this shopping trip. While browsing the aisles looking for what we needed we actually found every product we were planning on buying. The one thing we always find here are the fake meats like Impossible or Beyond burgers which other markets don't carry or are overpriced. read more

Grocery Outlet - Market Elf DEC2025 - Grocery Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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This was a random find while driving around Pasadena! I was looking for a specific Korma spice pack I've bought at other locations in Laguna Niguel and Tustin, but they didn't have it here. The store is big but a little more bare than others, and the prices seemed higher too. I bought an orchid for a friend for $13, pretty good but, I wouldn't go out of my way to come here regularly. Still, it's a decent spot if you're nearby - not a place to run to LOL read more

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I was treated terribly by one of your employees for simply mentioning I like to shoot produce with air guns for sport. I am a recreational shooter, and your employee, a middle aged woman whom I can't remember the name of, immediately treated me as if I was a mass shooter. She's even accused me of somehow being a squirrel and bird killer, despite me not even being a hunter. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but this lady would have treated me even more abrasively if I was. I'm going to be avoiding this location from now on if I'm going to be treated like filth and scum, for simply have a recreation and hobby that doesn't hurt anyone. Which is a shame as I enjoy the groceries and prices here. Oh well. read more

I was in the hunt for a coffee I saw online from Veracruz. I walked the entire store looking for the coffee aisle but no luck. I asked a cashier and no luck, I'll have to try another location. They did have a nice set up of flowers. Employees were not very helpful. read more

Grocery Outlet - fresh flowers 2.5.26 - Grocery Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Great experience. I've been here before while in the area. But I came here specifically to pick up something the South Pas and Altadena stores didn't have. Spoke with Mia in the phone. She held the items for me and was at the register with the items when I arrived. She had the brightest smile and the best customer service. Store appeared to be extremely well organized as well. Very nice experience all around. I will return. read more

I'm a fan of Grocery Outlet! This Pasadena location is similar to the others in that the prices are great, it's clean and organized and it's easy to find things - including tons of great deals. I did notice prices are slightly more than the Inglewood location. However, they say on their site, prices vary based on locations. Download their app for extra savings! I got: -P.F. Chang's Orange Chicken sauce .99! As a former employee in college, i loved this! - Sonic toys for stockings $1.99 -fancy rice, it was about half off the korean market price Not too much I bought but it was fun looking through it all! Remember to bring your own bags to save 15 cents a pop! Great shop, I'll absolutely be back! Daily emails was a bit much though so I unsubscribed! I'll def be back! read more

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I used to love this store. Great health food finds and a nice variety of Prosecco, Rose, and other wines worth a try. Since ownership changed in the last couple months I'm not seeing many of my go to items and the shelves almost seem bare. New owner (Monica Park) doesn't bother speaking or greeting customers like previous owners. I miss seeing owner pick on select wines too. Guess it's time I find another store to shop or just head over to Trader Joe's instead. read more

We have been shopping here since they opened. They changed ownership and it has gone down hill. Their shelves are not stalked with the usually items, the friendly faces that we would see are now replaced with new staff, and the management has no personality and is that of dictatorship. read more

Great prices, amazing g staff, just make sure that you check and have an eye in new cashiers , specially when they are training, they tend to make mistakes on the receipts. But the manager is readily available to correct any mistakes. Great service and great prices read more

I love Grocery Outlets. They were a life saver during COVID when the standard distribution systems were compromised. This one had good prices on pop and and kitchen supplies. Found out today they're all part of a system, but independently owned, so don't judge them all based on pricing at just one. read more

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The food and selection is good. There are a lot of deals grab the flyer and or ask. The people who work there. The Ambiance is very positive and also inviting. I highly recommend this place of business. Kindness Forward one person at a time. read more

I had the most horrible experience at this location. This store sells expired food and when communicating my concerns to management, they were very rude and dismissive. I asked to speak to the owner and she too did not care that her store is selling expired food. DO NOT SHOP AT THIS STORE! read more

I am writing this to bring public awareness to a recent experience regarding the hiring practices at the South Pasadena Grocery Outlet. Grocery Outlet's mission is 'Touching Lives for the Better,' but based on a recent interview for a candidate in recovery, the management's conduct appeared to be in direct opposition to that value. It was reported that the operator, Monica, told the candidate, 'I hire all-stars, and you are not an all-star,' and further suggested they 'would be better off working at Walmart' because they 'fit in there.' In my opinion, using a person's history of recovery as a basis for such condescending remarks shows a deep misalignment with the brand's stated integrity. Recovery is a path of resilience, and to see it met with this type of bias is disappointing. A neighborhood business should be an asset to the community; until the leadership here aligns with the mission of making lives better, I believe the community should be aware of this location's culture. read more

I LOVE grocery outlet, especially this one as it's tucked away right in the middle of so many local grocery stores selling their products for 2-3x higher. Can always find fresh organic produce and variety of quality organic protein! Will never head to Whole Foods again without hitting up GO first! read more

Lily and Carlos are the best! I'm new to the area and they really helped me while I was getting settled into my new place with boxes and oddly enough, emotional support. I'm so happy to be moving into the neighborhood and who doesn't like finding new things to love at grocery outlet? I found two more people to add to my community, and that I love! Thank you, Carlos & Lily!! read more

I like to go there after church on Sunday mornings and convenient parking is very ample. The shelves are well stocked and often contain some unexpected new products at surprisingly low prices. Really like the lady checker who calls me honey and i like to observe what other happy customers are buying to get new ideas. Think i will try their lemons and flowers next visit. read more

They have very good prices on available products. Their inventory varies from visit to visit.

3.4 stars I appreciate this grocery outlet. It has free parking and a bunch of bargain-priced snacks and goodies. I always find gems like Dr. Praeger's veggie patties for $2.99, which is such a steal compared to Whole Foods' price of $5.99 per box. Today, I bought jalapeno goldfish snacks for 99cents, box of Cheeze-its for $1.49, mini oreos at 4bags/$1, and small bags of chips for 2bags/$1. I splurged on moringa powder, but I don't regret it. Their most expensive items are the fresh fruit and veggies. But if you don't mind fruit that might be a little ripe like bananas, it can be a good deal. I freeze bananas that are too ripe for smoothies or make banana bread. Overall, a decent place to shop. read more

A solid 3 or 3.5 star experience It's always so fun to walk around this store (or any GO). I've learned you can't go with any particular grocery necessity in mind bc the inventory changes over so much and you can't be guaranteed that they'll have your item. So if you do find something you like, snap it up bc it won't be there the next visit! Generally they'll have lots of discounted wine (of mediocre quality imo -- and I'm not even that picky!), a great selection of snacks, and a nice variety of cheeses and dips. You can also get what I like to call "guest bath" niceties like body wash, hand towels, lotions/hand creams. When I went in here to this South Pas GO it only had one checker working so the line got really backed up (and they left their station temporarily to go do a price check). I almost thought they were the only person working in the whole store, but when the line was 8-deep they finally paged for assistance. Parking seemed ample, but is hard to get into coming westbound on Huntington FYI due to the divided road. No biggie for me since I came in on foot (!). read more

My wife and I like to shop at Grocery Outlet to find good deal in the store like fresh produces,meats, frozen foods and other items they sell at Grocery Outlet. My wife especially like to shop there for the school because the great deals. read more

Great location, good selection of vegan items with really good prices! Just be sure to check expiration/ Best Buy dates. I get to try vegan items I wouldn't normally buy at other more expensive stores. Lily cashier was super friendly and fun. Store was clean. Some items did not have prices/ correct prices thoug I think this location was a Big Lots at one time. But I haven't been to this area since Dec 2019. Plenty of parking available. Carts are in parking lot by sidewalk. There is a sign that carts are sanitized but they were not. But you should bring your own sanitizing wipes / disinfectant to be sure. People can be gross as we all know. The cart I pulled out was a bit sticky on the handle. Who knows why. If you haven't checked out Grocery Outlet yet this is a great location to try! One note: each location is independently owned. Sign up for their emails. When I signed up they sent a $3 off code for next purchase. read more

Don't buy the fresh Fish! I gave them 3 chances, and they blew it. It stank horribly. Never again! On the other hand, the grass-fed beef is great. Make sure to always check the dates on all items. Be careful! read more

This is my go to store for groceries at affordable prices. I really like that they are open at 7am. They have a wide selection of name brand products at very affordable prices. I've gone here many times before to grab a few things first thing in the morning and are greeted with a "Good morning!" from cashiers to stock people working the opening hours. It's really rare to be greeted at stores lately. I really appreciate that warm greetings when I'm shopping. One person that I want to mention is Lily the cashier. She's so nice and treats me so well when I'm checking out. Her positive energy warms my heart and makes my shopping experience pleasant every time. read more

I heard via Nextdoor that this place had recently opened up, so I stopped by to check it out. I was impressed with how clean and organized it was. This location is not as big as your typical grocery store but they have a nice selection of household and grocery items and the isles are very spacious. The prices here are cheaper than standard grocery stores mainly because they are independently owned and some of the products that they sell are near their expiration date. In addition to your standard fare they carry gluten free items and health conscious items. They have a wide variety of wines, mostly independent brands, priced around $4.99 and a small selection of spirits. You can also get roses for $5.99 read more

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Id give this place a 3.5. It offers affordable groceries in this day and age, but leaves much to be desired. It's not uncommon for their fresh produce to be going bad (make sure to double check) but they do have great deals in terms of meat, dessert, canned items, and a surplus of goods from previous holidays. They don't always carry the same stock or products, but compared to most other stores you can afffod to get much more for your buck! read more

I wish we had the option of no stars! What a bad experience this place was. I had plugged in my email for a coupon for $3 off if you spend at least $25 on groceries, excluding alcohol. I made sure to spend at least the $25 on groceries, and by my calculations, I had spent $28. The shelves were low on inventory and the aisle freezers barely had product. The prices were not that outstanding and a glimpse of the booze area showed Jack Daniels to be substantially higher than Vons or Trader Joe's. I saw Miracle Whip that had a 50 cent coupon attached to it, the entire shelf had these bottles, so I grabbed one. Upon check out, the Miracle Whip coupon would not go through. A guy, whom I guess was the manger, came over and said that they didn't take the manufacturers coupon. I told the guy that the coupon was attached to the bottle and the shelf was full of them! He repeated that they didn't take the coupon, so, I pulled the Miracle Whip out and told the cashier to remove it. Before the cashier would ring up my wine, he asked for my ID.....really????? I am 66 years old and do not look anywhere near being 21! I pull out my ID and show it to him. He rings up the wine and I hand him the $3 off coupon, which would not go through. The manger guy said the coupon did not include alcohol. I told him 3 times that I had to spend $25 on groceries, which I did, but he he didn't even look at the total of the grocery amount. By this time, there was a line and I was fed up. I pulled my cart out of the check out, took all the groceries out of my bags and said forget it, I have had enough, and left the store. This is no way to run any type of store. I drove over 10 minutes to check out this place and I can only say, this store is not going to make it. read more

Grocery Outlet - You spend $25 you get $3 off, which I spent more than $25! - Grocery Near Me - South Pasadena, California

I observed friendly staff, but only two on the floor . Then I realized that there was raw meat , unattended in two separate locations. One set of boxes on a pallet by an open top freezer and the other two boxes laying randomly, on the floor, at least 20 ft from the cold case . At no time did an employee approach that area. I was in the store no less than 10 minute, looking at produce alone, before I understood what I was seeing. I even double checked I was so put off. Raw meat, in shipping boxes , un attended on the floor. At no time did any employee approach this area, or attended to the raw products. Clearly a health and safety issue. There is no amount of time that would be safe to leave raw meat un chilled in a retail environment. read more

Grocery Outlet - Clearly labeled keep frozen but setting out unattended - Grocery Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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My sister told me about grand opening of Grocery outlet in South Pasadena (firmer big lots). I went on a Friday morning and found parking easily. Inside it is spacious compared to other Rosemead. The aisles are clean and well stocked with lots of workers stocking shelves. They have lots of good deals, such as biscotti cookies .99 cents or big bag of tater tots 1.99 or steak sauce 3.99. No lines at the registers and she was nice to help me, but her register couldn't print out my receipt. I didn't want to wait so I left as she apologized. read more

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If you have been to Grocery Outlets before, this store is pretty consistent with other Grocery Outlets. Since 2015, Grocery Outlets have been sprouting over SoCal in greater numbers and I am really glad that this store is finally in my neighborhood! I love the concept - -outlet prices for some soon-to-expire food supplies = hopefully less food waste since the US generates a lot of food waste! -franchising opportunities - stores are independently operated! I love opportunities supporting the American Dream. -a few dedicated parking spaces (unlike most grocery stores, Grocery Outlet reserves a few spaces for Veteran parking and Family as well) This store- -The aisles are wide which is especially appreciated during this time when socially distancing is important t to reduce the spread of COVID. -plenty of cleaning supplies as the store did open up during a pandemic (hand sanitizer and towel/ cleaner for the shopping basket were readily available) Tips for new people- -watch for expiration dates! Some products may be expiring very soon whereas others may be good for several months / much later -you won't always find your typical staple there. I have found the usual brand of milk/ bread / spices to be regularly available so be adaptable Some annoyances - - the parking lot is unforgivingly a hazard-- tight car spaces, narrow space to leave, cars speeding in (honestly wished the parking lot was redesigned for a market which has wider spaces for carts/ speed bumps or dips) Overall it was a super friendly experience. Check-out was quick since they had plenty of staff (3 cashiers). Definitely would shop here again. read more

Needing some quick groceries I've always wanted to check out the new Grocery Outlet store in South Pas. Two things that shocked me was their wine and beer collection and how clean and organized everything was. They have competitive or cheaper prices and overall I had a good experience. read more

Grocery Outlet - Grocery Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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This place is amazing! The customer service is exceptional! Anthony checked us out with a smile and good conversation. They all made us feel welcomed! The produce is beautiful and affordable. The meats are priced fairly and nice options available. They offer a wide variety of goods from food to household needs. Their wine and liquor section is attractive. There's 9 people in my household. We shop a lot! We average $75 a day. It just went down to $50 a day. Bye bye Fools4Less! Later on Kroger! This place just won me over!!! read more

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I knew this place didn't give a shit about its customers or employees but today took the cake! They had a grand reopening according to the cashier apparently today. I had no idea I just came to shop as usual. When I showed up the whole South Pasadena fire department was there. They were giving out free tacos, shaved ice, and coffee. Which would normally be great right right ? But there were a whole bunch of people from corporate according to what I was told, and based on what I saw they treated the day as a day off and honestly I think half of them were drunk. Hey whatever its cinco de mayo! And they were just bullshiting at each other like no big deal. Honestly I didn't give a shit. But when two ladies that I know work there came out to get a taco and they we're told no. That pissed me off! I gave the lady's the tacos that had just been given to me. If you can't even give your own employees a taco during a crap grand re-opening event on Cinco De Mayo then I don't wanna be customer. read more

Its like a cross between Aldi and Big Lots! They seem to have more name brand items than Aldi and they're usually a good deal. But I would say that their strength is in the dry goods and snacks. They have some really good deals if you comb through the aisles and look at all te products. I would say that the weak point they have is their groceries and produce. There are some deals to be had, but for the most part they just didn't seem to have a great selection and the prices were about the same as most grocery stores. However timing is everything, so it will depend on when you go to the store to see what kind of stuff they have. Happy Hunting! read more

Love this and most Grocery Outlets. Judging the negative reviews I'd say too many South Pasadena Karens that should just stick to your Whole Foods. Grocery Outlet has fantastic prices and named brands on boxed and packaged goods. Part of the prices they get are based on shorter shelf life so do watch expiration dates. Proteins and produce are in line with Aldi's. Pay close attention as again price is based on short windows for consumption. Staff is always friendly and store is always clean. The location has had shoplifters I've witnessed frequently so the staff has to keep an eye out for it, blame our poor laws and politicians not the mom and pop Grocery Outlet protecting their well being. read more

I love how spaced out the store is. Very easy to keep social distance between people. They have everything you need at the store. The last few times I've gone were after 7 pm on weekdays. Store was not busy and maybe a handful of people in store. A great plus is they have a small section of popular cosmetics at discounted prices. Tried this marble rye and it was a big hit with the family. read more

Grocery Outlet - Beauty products - Grocery Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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Great place, great stuff but be aware when you pay, the price could be different what you see on the price tag! One day I overpaid $66 ( bought many energy drinks...) got my money back next day but just be alert! read more

I'm happy I tried this place. It's pretty clean. The aisle are easy to navigate. There are some limitation on availability of food, but it's not too bad. The prices are amazing. There is a product I buy from Whole Foods that I found here for significantly less. They had like 50 gel bens for $9. That's an amazing price. They have happy planners. I think I stick to grocery outlet for my need for now on. read more

Great deals on many foods I've seen at Whole Foods. The staff is exceptionally kind and always helpful. Luck that it walking distance to my home. read more

New ownership has proven themselves to be community friendly. New paint and Interior isle wall descriptives for grocery location accessibility A wonderful mural has been painted on the storefront facing Lake ave ( East facing . which again shows a connection with the community. Huge shout out to EMMA; have never seen her "not pleasant" with the customers. read more

I like this store. It was well stocked, but the day I went, the line was extremely long and it didn't look like they had the staff to open up more lines? I went during a busy time? Saturday afternoon. Nice cashiers and friendly workers. The little house plants also had pest bugs in them. read more