Satire Alert!!! Satire Alert!!! Satire Alert!!! I said I would never do it... I vowed to keep my opinions to myself.... But after coming to the Grocery Outlet just once... I can proudly say that I will be 100% wearing my "MAGA" hat the next time I shop here! ----Notice the MAGA hats in quotes---- Hey, blame it on the economic policies... Say what you want about political reform... But at the Grocery Outlet in Thousand Oaks... They are definitely all about........ M-aking A-ffordable G-roceries A-gain Ok, I knew they would get YOUR attention! ***Politics have now left the chat*** Alright, enough of that crazy talk, let's get down to brass tacks, shall we? Nowadays, in today's economy, no matter who you are, a deal is a deal, and when you find a good deal, you best act on it. Well, on my first visit to the Grocery Outlet earlier this year, I acted on it. Upon walking in, it initially looks like any other grocery store chain that you've been to. Clean floors, bright lighting, & well stocked aisles... But as you actually make your way down those aisles and you start looking at the prices, you will definitely understand why they say this is a "bargain market" (in a good way). Yeah, at the Grocery Outlet, each item on their shelves has a yellow price tag with the Grocery Outlets price and then a price under that saying Elsewhere's price (which is always more of course). Hey, call it good marketing (pun intended) or just call it plain 'ol discounting psychology 101, in which our brains perceive the value of something and the need/want for that said item, especially when it's a clear was vs now pricing scenario. As consumers, especially in a Capitalist world, we can always justify the saving of money especially when it's around purchasing essential things that we need versus non-essential things that we just want. And groceries are definitely more of a need, but can easily turn into a want especially if you go on an empty stomach. Pro Tip: Never, Ever go the grocery store hungry! But not only do they have really great prices here, but I saw items that I've literally never seen at any other grocers and I've been to them all. This location, located in the heart of Thousand Oaks offers some great values that would definitely make it worth your while to come check them out for yourself. I did google if Grocery Outlet accepts manufacturers coupons, in which it said they did not, but they do occasionally offer their own store-specific coupons as well as digital deals on the Grocery Outlet app so definitely download that. So... Are ready to shop, save & get in on the deals? I'll see you at Grocery Outlet in 1000 Oaks, CA. read more

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Whenever I am in this area, I love to stop by this Grocery Outlet. It feels like a fun treasure hunt. They have great items and some unique items that I can't find at other grocery stores. Jorge the owner is so nice and runs the store really well. The staff is helpful and friendly too. read more

Total scam and fraud. They advertise certain items as great deals then when you go to the store, they say "Oh, we didn't receive that item. Sorry." And won't give you a rain check or an equal items for the same price. This place only sells crap with is a day or 3 away from expiration. And they do the Bait And Switch all the time. With a really bad attitude. You are better off at a major grocery store. Avoid this dump at all costs. It's like a garage sale for food items read more

I wanted to buy a nice bench cushion so I got in line but there were 5 other people in line, each with 10 items or more and one check stand open as usual. I left. I'm on my lunch half hour. I don't have time to wait in line at lunch. If a grocery store cared about its customers it would open a new checker and at that point-many people shop on their lunch read more

In Thousand Oaks (TO), tuck away from hustle and bustle, busy Moore Park blvd was this unique store called Grocery Outlet (GO). We missed it many times after it opened a few years ago. So, this was our first visit there. I'd like to shout out to Mike, the night manager, who was very friendly and helpful. He shared a bit of interesting history of this GO at this TO location. And don't forget to bring a pen. Mike mentioned to write your phone # on your receipt and deposit it in the marked box on your way out. You may be the raffle winner when the store pick your receipt. This store was stocked with more chicharrones than I found in many retail grocers - bbq flavor, regular flavor, hot & spicy flavor, and many different brands! It also stocked with such Asian condiments as wasabi, oyster flavor sauce, fish sauce, all kind of hot sauces, etc. Each store was own by individual franchisee so that you are not allowed to return merchandises bought from Grocery Outlet store from other locations. Legend has it that merchandise's available on each day may be different from day-to-day because GO received from many different vendors weekly. Where else could you buy a Kit Kat cereal (see the pic) for $0.99 but here! There were many items that were on sale for below the market price. We just had to do a little leg work & scavenge around the store to find the best deal! Oh by the way, I forgot to mention the many wine & liquor varieties readily available in the back room of the store! Parking spaces are limited to share among 3 to 5 stores. Overflow parking may be to use the Best Buy parking lot next door. There is no ev chargers in the vicinity. Have fun shopping... read more

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Customer service by Chris was horrible this morning definitely need some training in his position very unprofessional.

very dirty. low stock and high prices on everything. one of the worst of the grocery outlets. you can go to any overpriced grocery store to get the same prices. I did find a bargain can of soda I really didn't need and when I checked my receipt I WAS CHARGED 1.20 CRV on two of the cans. I went back just because and the manager acted as if it was no big deal. Like I said no bargains, poor service, one cashier open so EXPECT to wait and look at your receipt. THEY DON"T CARE. read more

Kind, smiling people work here. They are so helpful. This is a small grocery store with interesting items. Today, I purchased a bare root rose with my groceries, to add to my small back yard garden. This place always surprises me. I'm always happy when I shop here. read more

interesting assortment of items. Good Service and nice selection of produce. I often find nice plants and flowers. The Liquor Dept has many options and it is fun to look for something new to try at an affordable price. read more

This grocery outlet is by far one of the biggest having its own wine room. They have a great selection of wines and other items. Their produce could more fresh. read more

I love this grocery outlet so much, it's my number one store I shop here a lot during the week. You have too check out there wine room they have a great selection of wines. Can't get over the prices it's amazing!! The whole store is clean and every department is organized. Alexis is super friendly and always is open to showing me new items. Very talkative about her items and I love see when people enjoy there job (Maybe you'll even get to experience her saying Hi everytime she passed by you she has a very bubbly personality) I enjoy coming in when I can. All employees are overall nice too and if you get a chance to meet Jorge he's great!!!! read more

Love this store. We are horrible at meal planning and visit often. You never know what you'll find. The staff is friendly and helpful.

It's a sad place really. I wish they'd organize themselves better or at least have better customer support. It seems like they have a bunch of upset and angry workers and I'm forced to take my business elsewhere unless I feel like purchasing french fries are my top priority. I really can't blame them. It's a sad area and it really hurts to watch their cashiers treat homeless people like idiots who need to get out of the store quickly probably to meet quota. Probably bad management or workers who shouldn't be employed. It's really hard to say. Also to note: it's very obvious that the cashiers are trained to be told to act and say certain things to keep their jobs. This store is an example of bad management. The lack of any kind of humanity is proof of that. I challenge a reply. I dare a reply. read more

I came today for the first time! They have a great variety of organic items and natural foods for a nice price. Great selection of vegan meats etc... especially in the freezer section. I started off having a great time, but I noticed you really need to CHECK DATES on their products! I wanted veggie broth and it expired in 8 weeks. That's not cutting it for me, as I like to keep it in my pantry longer than that. Also, as I was checking out I noticed the prices of a few of my items were coming up more expensive!!! So I said something and they corrected it. The small Spectrum brand organic coconut oil said it was $2.99, but that rang up as $5. They said that was the price for it even though I ran back and showed them the tag for it. I didn't appreciate that. The giant one was $5.99 so I just got that one. When I got home I realized it expires in 3 months! I definitely can't use that much coconut oil that fast, so that's going back. I like the store, there are some great bargains. I just didn't have the greatest experience today. I'll go back and try again... when I return my almost expired coconut oil. read more

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Don't listen to the bad reviews. The staff are super friendly. Regarding Andrea, she is very nice. The other reviewer must have rubbed her the wrong way or something. Everyone has bad days!! The store is always let clean and stocked with great products. This is EASILY one of my favorite stores to shop at. Yes, you need to check the expiration dates. You should be checking the dates anywhere you shop!!! read more

First of all, I love that I have a local market where I know that I'm helping to support the store's owners who actually live in our community! I also love that they are part of a large chain of independently owned stores with enough buying power to get amazing prices on a huge variety of items. Of course it's also critical that they have all the staples in terms of fresh produce, meat, dairy, bread, etc... Little by little we're buying more and more there, and less at Costco and TJs. We only go elsewhere once in a while. Go Thousand Oaks! read more

Be VERY selective. Don't get frozen fruit! I got 2 small bags. I wish I saw it's a product of CHINA!!! Fruit from China! Whaa?? The strawberries are white, the blueberries are red and there are stems and other junk in there. I wish I saw the berries before I threw them in my smoothie. I should have dug them out. TERRIBLE. Be aware of shelf markings, too. They're often placed under items not included. The owner is really nice and helpful, but some of the staff are nasty. Keep your receipts! read more

Grocery Outlet - Stems and ugly fruit from CHINA! - Grocery Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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Amazing store!! Love going here, prices are well and you always find new things. Wish I remembered her name but she works in the deli area she's very nice young girl. I always look forward to seeing what she puts out everyday. You always find good stuff. She always goes out of her way to make sure customers have enough of what they need. In fact everytime I come in she's filling in they're needs by going to the back of her department and grabbing what they want. You don't see that in other grocery stores, ever. Good customer service. She always says Hi everytime I see her and about ten more times throughout the store. Other employees are very nice too. Owners are super nice as well. I recommend going here and checking it out! read more

Always check your receipts. The prices are incorrect and the cashiers wouldn't honor the pricing the list read more

Grocery Outlet - Incorrect pricing , cashier wouldn't honor or change the price . states 24ct and the boxes are 8/12 ct - Grocery Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Name brands, fresh produce, and a large selection of natural and organic items at a great price. Be sure to check it out before overpaying for the same items elsewhere! read more

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I bought 12 mango yesterday but no of them is good. I took them back to return but I was rejected. The cashier told me no receipt no return, according to their policies. I am very unhappy with their polices and goods. read more

I enjoy shopping at this store. The place is clean, organized, and prices are great! Yes, inventory does change at times and some items are short-coded but I buy weekly so it works for me. They stock meats, dairy and produce very well. Lots of organic. Honestly, I've never had to ask staff for help. I only ever see a few people stocking and a couple of cashiers. They seem nice enough. read more

Never shop there again. Really bad customer service. I was looking to buy a dark beed from this place. I asked the cashier if he knew where they were located. His exact anwer was "I don't know". He never offered to call another employee that could helpor the store manager. So I went back and to look and found a woman working there who happened to be the owner. I said to her that I am looking for the dark beer and her cashier was clueless. Her response was Im the owner and Im clueless too. In fact I know nothing about beer or where it is. So I guess Im as clueless as him (the cashier). So she called her husband who was supposed to know and the owner made some offhanded crack about that. All they had that they knew of was Guennis and Medelo Negro. At the store in Camarillo, the management there not only know their products. They have an employee that knows that part of the store implicently. Sad this happened. But it is good to let the public know. read more

This store is wonderful and I can't brag about it enough. Multiple times I have shopped here and my groceries are under $30! You can't beat that! I'll also have 2 bottles of wine in that order! The cheese selection, the snacks, the produce, the frozen selection.... I could go on and on but it's phenomenal. Items I would suggest are the cooking oils, the frozen hash browns, the salsa, hummus's and cheeses! Also you have to check out their selection of wines, cheap and such great quality. I would personally debate anyone who gave this place below a 4 star, you must not know a gem when you see one. read more

Checker Andrea hates her job. She wouldn't even look up to acknowledge me when I stood there to ask a question. Why doesn't anyone in this store know when the ads come out? Terrible training. Manager needs to do better read more

Went to Grocery Outlet for the first time as it's a new store to me, pretty large selection of items. A lot of great prices, went to check the wine section which is huge!!!! Ended up getting lots of wine. I would rather come here than most wine stores. Service was also great, friendly. Store was clean and tidy. Can tell they care about the look of the items put out. Some photos of the alcohol section read more

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I've shopped there twice now. The carts are new, so that's a plus. I didn't like the "feel" of the store. Seems....well, seems kind of low class to me. Trust me, I'm no snob. I frequently shop at Walmart! I found some items here that were competitively priced. Many items are off-brand, no name labels. If you're into health food or Keto, for example, you won't want to shop here. If you're into fresh sushi or a delicatessen then you have the wrong place. I enjoyed poking around for a few bargains and being on my way. ALDI is across the street and is likely similar as far as shopping experiences go. The main difference is you need a quarter to borrow a shopping cart at ALDI, but it is returned when you return your cart. read more

Really couldn't be more pleased. Clean and tidy with kind and helpful employees and a number of brand-name items I buy weekly just down the street for more... sometimes quite a bit more! As long as they keep carrying fresh, organic produce at a discounted price and I can occasionally find other pantry staples here as well, I'll look forward to shopping and saving here! read more

Nice, clean nice grocery store. Good prices on products. Surprisingly interesting item for sale. Overall a good grocery shopping experience and more read more

I shop at this store often - at least once a week, sometimes more. Last Friday, I had the worst experience ever. Manager was unbelieveably rude as was checker Emilesa. If this had been my first visit, there never would be a second. This all started because an item on the ad rang up at $12.99 vs $10.99. I showed the ad on my phone to the manager. Rather than saying "sorry", or "I've seen it". Manager says "get it out of my face"! Then, cashier argues when order comes out at $45 instead of $22. (Rather than deducting the incorrect $12.99, she added it in again along with $10.99). Note, this checker is new and was sweet and polite when she first started. Now in just a couple weeks, she has become rude and obnoxious. I brought a friend along on this visit and she couldn't believe the terrible attitudes of the workers. She will not be back. read more

I am so beyond disgusted and disappointed at the interaction with the older woman who works as a cashier, the miserable one who dresses like a cheap rockstar. I watched her interact with three separate customers with no professionalism, raise her voice at them, and then verbally complain when asked to use a different form of payment. Her coworkers sat by and watched without interruption and there was no manager to be seen. I hope that team has a meeting with their higher ups and get a grip on what customer service is. read more

Very happy that this store is now in Thousand Oaks! It has great discounts on berries, seasonal fruits and fresh juices, wholesome breads and cereals, dairy free products you may not find in other stores - Organic Barley milk etc., as well as other convenient merchandise. High quality Organic Rosie Chicken breasts found only in the Pavilions at a higher $$. The staff is welcoming and respectful. read more

Great prices on all kinds of random products especially natural food store type nutritionals; whole turkeys @ 50 cents/#. Canned pumpkin (for Fido @1.50$/can etc Staff is fine and helpful! U get what u pay for but here u get more than what u pay for!! read more

Cashiers are usually very nice . BUT this store is very inconsistent on products. I feel like they just get merchandise that is about to expire, . I go to Aldi now because you know what they carry is consistent. I try to get cat food at this grocery store outlet and very seldom do they have much in cat food. I act stopped at the grocery store outlet in Camarillo once when I was over there and that store was very well stocked . Please be consistent with your product and please always carry cat food. If this would happen I would come back read more

This store is awesome it should have higher reviews but since it's in TO it's not Boujee enough for the Boujee people that live here. Anyway they have a great selection of stuff that you won't find at like a Ralph's or a Whole Foods and it's way cheaper in cost and the quality is just as good if not better and the store is cleaner than those other chain markets So go there without your shopping list and see what you bring home. I hope this review made you see the light. read more

I'm obsessed I love the fresh fruit!! Great prices and they last!!! So many fun items to pick from! Always something new!

If I could give this place 10 stars I would, not only because they have excellent products that you will find at normal stores for twice or sometimes 3 times the price but the staff there make this place a wonderful place to shop. I first found garden of life protein bars, they are normally $30 a case on amazon, the had them for a little over 11 dollars. When I called to see if they had more, Kat answered and said they didn't but took down my number and said she would order some and call me when they arrived. How sweet of her to even offer such an accommodations. A week or so went by and I called again, I spoke to someone else and they said they still didn't have them but asked if this was Trinity and said Kat put a note down to call me if they come in. Talk about excellent customer service! Anyway... Then I met the owner Jorge after getting help from Kat in store while she was showing me great new items she thought I would love, all vegan and gluten free, she was right, I bought and loved all her suggestions. That day I got to meet the owner Jorge... First off, I had to let him know that Kat is beyond helpful and has extensive product knowledge and that all of his other staff are incredibly kind and helpful as well... Anyway, Jorge gave me his card and thanked me for shopping there and told me to email him if there are ever any specific products I am looking for, I told him my dietary restrictions and he said he will look for items that fit the criteria... I thanked him, came in another time and saw him said hello and he showed me a protein bar I may like and told me about others. One I couldn't have but the Verb bars, I certainly could and they are great for a quick pick me up at work... Moving on. The following week I came in and was blown away, They had ordered so many new products and organized the store in a new and unique way for people like me who are always looking for protein and healthy snacks etc against the wall when you come in. They recently got the "think!" bars which are vegan and gluten free. Online they are $23.99 and at Grocery outlet only $2.99 or $3.99 per box. similar to the verb bars that are a box for $28.33 and at Grocery outlet you can get them for $7.00 or so. They have great Whey protein powders ( my husband is not vegan) and so much other good stuff! Silk almond milk is normal around $4 at the grocery store, they have it for $1.99 today they had Silk Oatmilk for $1.49 and I saw it at sprouts, same brand same expiration date today for almost $6. There are so many great products there, you have to go in for yourself because it will take me all day to finish this review! I highly recommend it if you are into getting great products (healthy brands similar to sprouts, Whole Foods, Vons, Ralphs etc) and you want to save $ Of another good one is there vegan gluten free pizza's they Daiya one is on sale at sprouts for over $10 and today I got two at grocery outlet for $3.99 each. Check out their Kombucha prices and massive selection and be sure to grab a celsius sparkling energy drink ( by the frozen foods and register) they are the cheapest there! Have fun shopping and saving money and try to meet Kat and Jorge who are always so helpful and knowledgable! Oh and Terry at the register is wonderful too! LOVE THIS PLACE AND THE STAFF 10 Stars highly recommend going there first and then to your normal place you shop to get anything they may not have that you are looking for! read more

This would have been a five but I came across Andra A very very Unfriendly Cashier. who either had a problem with me or just counting change . Unfortunatly for me It was not close to payday so all I had was five dollars in cash and the rest in quarters. as i handed her my money she said in this very nasty witchy toned voice well how much is this instead of saying what i wanted to say " well your the cashier" i told her the amount. then she proceeded to count it out slamming down each dollar down like it was an inconveniance. Maybe she should not work the register. or even work with people. This was my first bad incounter with this store I usually really have an enjoyable time there and every one except her is very friendly. I hope someone in management reads this and corrects the problem. It makes me want to fill a basket of things and if shes the only cashier just leave it. read more

I'm extremely happy with all their merchandise they have a lots of name brand with discount price in the store, how can anyone not like to shop here, I really love the grocery outlet !!! read more

I'm 78 and they want to scan the back of my driver's license for their computer system to purchase a bottle of wine; just looking at it isn't enough! Sorry, I don't need this. Goodbye. read more