To be entirely fair with this review, I want to split up the exterior and interior review.
Exterior: 3/5
The parking lot is a disaster. Usually seen with garbage strung all over, faint lines in some places, and many repairs needed to the roadway especially on the shared path by Coastal. (A VERY LARGE pothole exists and has already cost me a tire replacement). The outskirts of the building are OK but dirty, with exception to the main walkway outside the doors, which is much cleaner.
Interior: 4/5
Walking in is always a mixed bag; sometimes it smells amazing with fresh baked goods or aromatic fruits, other times it smells like wet cardboard and dust. The store is often very clean and gives off that old Food4Less vibe. Produce is always stocked and usually looks very healthy, the small bakery has a rotation of various Mexican goods (often dry but delicious, so grab a drink!) The deli/meat counter has a good variety of pre-portioned meats, seafood, and more.
A packed meat freezer section makes stocking up for meals a breeze. While all pricing is within a few cents of Walmart and Winco (WareMart in Keizer), the real winner is the meat section. Most goods on the shelves can be found slightly less expensive at Walmart. Some items, especially beverages and frozen foods, are more expensive.
Checkout is either great or terrible, no real in between. If they have cashiers on registers and someone watching self-check, it runs fairly quickly and easy. More often thanks to short staffing, we find ourselves waiting in line at one of two registers open or in a backed up self-check. Most cashiers have been kind but quiet. If you get a chatty Kathy type, go buy a lottery ticket.
Overall the store is a pleasant experience. Lots of fresh options with meat and produce, fun baked goods, and kind (but quiet) staff. read more
