Rightfully known as rip off rays, you will have no trouble spending $50-$100 on a small bag of groceries. It's unreal how they can get away with gouging the public out of their hard earned money KNOWING they are the only big grocery store in town. In claims to be employee owned... so if true someone needs to take it back from the employees cause they DO NOT know how to run a store. Shelves are half empty or empty most of the time, we don't even bother buying meat from here because you get food poisoning just looking at it. Not to mention they don't open until 7AM. Yes in a world where people start their days at 5AM.... The only big grocery store in town doesn't open until 7. But complain away... this is the only game in town. And they know it.... read more

I got what I needed. Quality of produce was good. Prices high. Not sure if it's California prices or Mount Shasta prices, or this particular store. read more

Purchased overpriced Brussel sprouts. Most of them were all black inside or many worm tunnels. And very over priced. The artichokes if they were in my refrigerator I would have thrown away a long time ago. I will shop elsewhere for produce. read more

This place does not even deserve 1 star. It made me sick to walk through this place! With a sign outside saying now owner by employees?! PROUDLY SERVING OUR COMMJNI The prices here are absurd! Most things are double the price they should be even TRIPLE!!! There are absolutely NO excuses for this! They are robbing people! This place should be put out of service. Driving from WA back home to SD and have traveled all over the US. These are by far the highest prices for mostly crap food. OR just a few hours away has great fair prices even for produce so no excuses for it not being local! Even San Diego which has some of the highest rent in the US doesn't even compare to the rip off prices of this store. Highly recommend going down the street to the fresh market for better options and prices. I can see why homelessness is so prevalent here in Shasta. Nothing about the economy makes sense or is in alignment with evolving or supporting their community. Rays is a huge contributing factor to this! I refuse to spend my $ at a place that is solely based on stealing from their community. Yet candy and alcohol are dirt cheap! Hmm. Is this why so many are missing their teeth and drunks are a massive problem?! read more

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Got a unicorn floatie. This was surprisingly the only place that sold it. It was the best decision during our visit on the 4th of July week because it was hot but the water temperature was so cold, it wouldn't have been as relaxing without it. Cashier also let us open it to check we would fit the kiddie floatie so I assume they accept returns if it doesn't work out. read more

Camping in Mt Shasta city and decided to go to Rays to pick up a few steaks. The meat counter at 6pm on a Friday night was horrible. Hamburger was either greyish or straight up disgusting. The steaks were not much better. After seeing the burger no way I was buying a steak. Asked the cashier about fresh meat and he laughed and said the butchers left early and didn't know when they would refresh the display meat. I have a Rays in my hometown and I thought it was bad. Nothing like this overpriced disgusting place. We did purchase a few things and had to wait in line for the only checker available. The line was 12-15 deep. Would of left but we opened our drinks. Did consider walking out but I just couldn't without paying. read more

Came in to grab a few items for dinner. I can't even describe how bad the smell of weed was. It was as if it was being grown inside the actual store. My son asked if we entered an episode of Breaking Bad. We decided to quickly grab what we needed but to my surprise a jar of miracle whip was $12!!! How in the world is that acceptable? In the Bay Area it costs $5 maybe less if on sale. Item after item was double if not triple the traditional cost. How they could charge such outrageous prices in a small town is wild. I have no idea how people who live in Mt. Shasta can afford to buy groceries here. We decided to head to dollar general in Dunsmuir and to our delight they had just about everything we needed at fair prices. They even had fruit, which was great. I truly have no idea how Rays is still in business. read more

Absolutely AVOID this store if at all possible. Extortionately high prices, surly and indifferent staff, and a general demeaning feeling overall when shopping here will now keep me away permanently. Unless I am forced at gunpoint to go in here, I will take my business to Grocery Outlet, Mt. Shasta Market, and Berryvale. Done deal. They've received my reasonable complaints and did nothing to acknowledge them. Sayonara! read more

All you'll need if camping at Lake Siskiyou. They have wood, ice and everything in between. A little over priced but what isn't? Anyway, super close if camping and you forget anything. read more

Nicely stocked and nice employees. Also find it funny everyone is complaining about prices...this is cheaper than my hometown grocery store in Sedona, AZ. read more

Their bakery is completely disorganized. I ordered a special cake for a birthday that had supersimple stick figure drawings and basic verbiage a kindergartener could have completed. The cake decorator took the order said she could do it, my family member paid for it because I am not local. They went to collect the cake and the cake was never even made. read more

This is a small town grocery store and sadly doesn't carry everything you'd find at a larger grocery chain, but they try their best. If you're coming to town for a visit, perhaps bring your own groceries with you from where you're coming from as you'll find Ray's is pricier than the bigger chain grocers. read more

First off, check out the overall POOR Rating of Ray's Market, Mt. Shasta! Today, Nov. 18, 2023, I had the very disappointing experience, with 'Megan, a Ray's Supervisor. I had simply returned to Ray's, because the clerk that I paid, failed to give me my receipt for my purchase, nor had they offered me my receipt. I spoke with 'Megan,' a clearly inadequate Supervisor, who was abrupt & Rude, not to mention Unprofessional, fought me from the get go, on locating my receipt. Megan was not only Rude & Abrupt, she showed not one stitch of decent Customer Service, let alone Excellent Customer Service! 'Megan' of Ray's Market, Mt. Shasta, should not be allowed to work with the Public, period! In my 25 yrs of shopping at Ray's Market Mt. Shasta, I have never encountered such a Rude & Unprofessional employee. The clerk's are all so friendly, but as we know, all it takes is one bad apple, a Cancer like Megan, to infect the Whole. Shame on you, Megan! read more

The largest grocery in town with plenty of parking in the private lot, this is one of few options in town to stock up on food items and other miscellany. On our recent visit to Mount Shasta we picked up a camp chair here as our old one broke. The new purchase was cheap so probably won't last long but it served it's purpose. We also picked up breakfast items. There was a decent selection of yogurts. In the past we have purchased pre-prepared sandwiches from their deli. Those were not very tasty. If you want a good sandwich, go to the Mt. Shasta Super Market and order one at the counter. read more

Absolute worst customer service from Michelle (always), she is always so cranky & gets mad so easily. As a local I try to avoid her line at all costs because no matter how nice you are to her. She's a straight bitch. read more

I go here when I have no better choice as far as buying food and household stuff I absolutely need right away. Sometimes they overcharge. This is a good place to memorize the prices of your household Staples. I always get my annual birthday celebration food here, due to convenience and customization options. I usually shop at the other two grocery stores in town, or sometimes online to get staple foods and household items. read more

Went to Mt Shasta for Christmas. I ordered food at Rays Food Place. I got to the store to pick up the food and was introduced to the manger. Brad he was the nicest person the most accommodating person I have ever met in a store. He took our groceries out there were some items that were missing and he went with me and went through the store and found the items that were compatible so I didn't have to spend a lot of time in the store. The store was clean they were very accommodating. I believe her name is Sally she is a cashier she was as great as Brad was. We went back to the store two days later to get some additional items and Brad called us by name which impressed me a lot. If you go to Mount Shasta and need some food please visit Rays food place It is worth your time and money. thank you The Johnson's. read more

I've never been to such an expensive grocery store. It's like a 7-11 with more products. This grocery chain has stores in communities with no competition. Take my advise, take the drive to the next town with groceries. read more

This place is beyond ridiculous now that it's owned and run by the employees it's worse than ever. Prices are so ridiculously high watermelon $10 bacons $8 dollars for the cheapest One day a gallon of milk was $10. Also a lot of the checkout people have a really smug attitude if you ask them a question they treat you like you're stupid but what's the point of asking a question I don't work at the store I want to know where something is or if you have it. I think if any thing just walk around and look at prices ,cheapest ice cream $10 it crazy honey was $40. And I guarantee if you shop there every single time a price will come up different when you check out the prices never match the prices they say it always comes up more on their machine and they'll say something like oh I guess it's just haven't gotten in the system yet. They always have a help wanted. I hope it goes under anyone rating this place 4-5 starts it not right in the head either works there or is a friend no one like this place there no way people are really giving that rating honestly. read more

There are two employee I would like to give a raving 5 star review to. Ginger and Cynthia. I have been shopping at Rays for 9 years. These two women/managers are really on the ball. They are always friendly, call me by name, are extremely helpful and offer the bet service even in tying conditions. If they haven't received a raise thy are definitely due! Thank you ladies. Kathleen Lunsford Mt Shasta read more

I am so sick of seeing your guests and EMPLOYEES either with no mask, mask completely pulled down, or not covering there nose! Do you guys think this is a joke? Last night there was a tall man stocking the shelves with his mask around his neck and then I saw him checking people out with his mask off again! I have seen this during this whole pandemic! No wonder people think its ok to shop at your store with no mask, nobody will ever say anything to them and the employees themselves don't follow the rules half the time either! read more

Masks - not enforced. Ppl in store not very masks no walk through aisles marked. Management at front ofstore taling to ppl with mask under chin!!! Lost my business. read more

Yes they will go out of their way to rip you off! They OFTEN charge you for things you don't get! Keep your eyes on the cashier & bagger!

Sorry about grammar. Just want everyone to know. This is one employee. Other than the prices, which we live in a small town, everyone at rays mOUNtsHASTa are helpful and approachable. I went into rats last night 04-11-13 and the cash wit was extremely rude. She asked me right when I came up with my good. Before she even began to check me out. And says how are you paying? Then she says our EBT (food stamps) isn't working. I was so angry! I wasn't rude back tho. I just said that's very disrespectful thing to assume. read more

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This store is very convenient and is well stocked but unfortunately, the mask requirement is not enforced. I was shopping on New Year's Day and although the store was not crowded, there were six different people who were not wearing any face coverings and at least as many wearing one below their noses. I understand that individuals do not like to be told what to do but we are in a pandemic and there is a requirement, so Ray's think about enforcing it. All the more reason to shop in Redding. read more

The bean sprouts where dated12-17-22. Today is 12-20-22. I needed chicken gizzards and hearts. Date on tag said 12- 23 -22. When I got home I saw there was another tag. I peeled it back. The first lab under said 11-23-22. So I opened the package as I was afraid they where smelly and slimmy.Today is 12 20-22. Very displease with the store. read more

Extremely disrespected and disgusted at the service I received today from a worker wearing sunglasses named Valerie. As I walked by her wearing a white hijab she said under her breath " wow I'm walking next to a Eskimo " after confronting her she stuttered and tried to blame it on her talking about bread? Okay sure... not to mention she seemed a little drunk ha. Does management really allow this? I expected better. I liked this place because you are able to request food items and get some products you aren't able to find elsewhere. But after that energy I received I will not be coming back. read more

Best birthday cupcakes. Can be customized. You're not limited to the Cake Book on display. Buttercream frosting with Oreos decorated like clocks. NOT vegan. Heads-up to people with allergies. Made in facilities that also use nuts in food. Skip Oreos if allergic to milk. Thank God I am not allergic to milk. TASTY. read more

Ray's Food Place - I got these birthday cupcakes for a friend who wanted "more time" for her birthday - Grocery Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

I think I was the first black person they ever seen in their life by the way nobody acknowledged me or even opened up their mouth as I was being checked out, couldn't even say have a nice day after I paid for my items. read more

I have been living and shopping in Mount Shasta for 15 years, and this store is in decline. Even before covid the prices were going up and the quality and selection were going down. Covid has made it worse. The staff looks haggard, I feel guilty asking them for help. Recently I overheard the manager berating a customer, I can only imagine how he speaks to employees. Bad Management. I'm going to take my hard earned money elsewhere. Cindee P. read more

I'm glad I ignored the bad reviews and hit Rays. It is expensive for some items. That's small region living. The quality and variety was excellent. Good meat department with a friendly and helpful butcher. Excellent produce. The rest of the staff was also welcoming. If you want a cheaper shopping experience there is Walmart in Yreka or Grocery Outlet in Weed. Stock up on beans and tuna there. Go for the fresh stuff, bakery, and dead at Rays. Revising my review because in the last two months the staff has turned mean. I'm going to drive to Yreka to avoid this store. Quality does not make up for the employees who seem to hate their jobs. Sorry Rays but you need to hire people who don't disrespect you customers. read more

They lost me FOREVER and I've lived here for 20 years. Unbelievable that some of these employees are still there. Disorganized, clueless, rude and way overpriced! Thankfully we have Mt. Shasta Supermarket & Berryvale. read more

Did Ray's recently go non-union? Suddenly old familiar faces are gone and staff no longer treats you like a neighbor. Also, some problem in the butcher shop. Seems that the work there is assigned by gender. Weird. Also, butcher shop is often under-staffed. read more

A tremendous THANK YOU to Ray's Mt. Shasta for their respect and compassion towards those of us truly unable to wear a mask as compassion has been severely lacking these past many months. You will always have my business. read more

I was very dissatisfied with our shopping experience at Ray's today. We're in Mt Shasta about 14 weeks a year and do most of our grocery shopping there. Despite signs about wearing masks, the guy working in the Produce Dept had his pulled down to just over his lips as he restocked celery. Two of the checkers wore just shields, no masks. A couple customers (including the one in front of us in the checkout line) failed to wear masks at all. I consider this a fail. read more

Overpriced, poor quality of meat and produce generally. Pick milk from the back of the case and check all dates. This store is the only super market in town. But I tell you what, there isn't anything super about it. I need to know that I've received value for my money. There is little value at Rays. read more

What can you say about Rays Food Place in Mount Shasta, over priced compared to most chain grocers . Selection not that great. The whole store needs a upgrade, if your going to get price raped you would hope the place looked nice. Locals would rather travel to Yreka, Redding or Medford to do their shopping . Summertime at Ray is the best, you have all the transients, bums, beggars and some really seedy people hanging around the outside and inside the store. At times you feel you need a guard to escort you to the front door of the store. It appears Ray's could care less who loiters around outside and inside the store and the city cares even less. Ray's is no more then a convenience store and to be avoided if possible in the summertime. read more

I can't score Ray's any higher, despite the friendly service that is more indicative of the community's attitude than any values Ray's holds dear. The prices here take full advantage of the fact that there is hardly any competition within a 30 mile radius and are even higher than gourmet markets I used to shop in in the Bay Area. Unlike those upper end, yuppie neighborhood options, however, Ray's offers no quality on baked goods (pastries aren't sold fresh daily but rather can only be purchased in clamshell packs that are dated days after baking), no high quality deli options or fresh made, ready-to-eat lunch and dinner selections, no salad bar, and so on and so on...amenities I would expect from such a pricy place. In fact, I browse there looking for lunch and dinner ideas and leave with nothing to eat that week; a problem I've never had in comparably priced stores, for their selection is very minimal. Ray's is a disgrace in a community with a disproportionate population of people on food stamps and social security retirement benefits who cannot afford the inflated prices, and the insult to injury is how little they give back for what we spend. Shame on you, Ray. read more

Ray's....you may need to take out a small mortgage on your house to shop here...No seriously the prices are a little higher than most chain grocery stores, but what are you going to do when you need something last minute? A lot of locals drive either to Redding or Medford to do the huge shopping. They do have nice produce & I got some killer halibut steaks their last night! Costs a little more but still cheaper than eating out & I keep thinking of all the miles I'm racking up by using my card here. That's what you would call girl math! read more

Ray's Food Place - a display of fresh produce - Grocery Near Me - Mount Shasta, California

The price gouging here is utterly despicable. Even with grocery outlet coming into Siskiyou county and offering fair and amazing competition, Ray's continues to ridiculously overcharge ($8 for a gallon of organic milk... are you effing kidding me??)! I wish I didn't have to come here at all but unfortunately they do have the widest selection within a 25 mile radius. The employees are super friendly and nice and this place could have such a praiseworthy reputation if they just offered fair prices. Maybe some day... read more