10 stars if you had it! Been shopping here since '87, my absolute go-to-before-anywhere-else store! I totally cannot understand a few of the really negative reviews; they blow my mind. When my kids (now all married, with families) were younger they used to joke "You must have stock in the store, Mom!" Still my go-to-first store. It's a 20 mi one-way drive, but so worth it; it's not a pop-in-everyday trip, so a long visit for me is a given. I plan a nice relaxing shopping day excursion. And bring an insulated cooler along in the summer :-)
If by chance they don't have what I need - that's the only time I go elsewhere - and they have a wonderful variety of unusual products NOT found in other common-name stores.
When my out-of-state kids visit, they always hit G.O. to see what's new, if there's anything their local store (if they're fortunate enough to have one nearby) doesn't have that they can stock up on; daughter in Canada has to cross the border to shop at one in Wa, but she'll do it (trained her well!).
Only "downside" is if you see something new that you know you'll love & use - stock up if possible, bc their "uncommon" stock often changes and what was here today may not be here next week!
Dairy, meat, fresh produce, canned goods & frozen foods, health & beauty, snacks, breads, cleaning & laundry, pet supplies, cereals, baking, organic, cooking & bakeware, coffees, teas, juices, wine & beer, casual clothing, basic school needs... The list is almost endless.
For a store sorta on the small side compared with a "Big Name" grocery store, it simply cannot be beaten! It's cool comparing the "other stores' prices" to what you're actually paying/saving here. Nice quiet music not blaring in your ears.
Oh, to answer a few comments: "a little expensive" ???? Not EVEN close. Rude or unhelpful employees (never) or "micro-management"? That's staying on top of things before there's a chance of something going awry
No one is ever too busy or grumpy to help a customer, doing so with a smile. Asking your questions with a friendly smile, not a scowl, thanking your checker and those stocking or mopping will get you everything you need.
I LOVE this store! Take that, you oddball naysayers! ;-) read more