RF is the newest addition to the neighborhood in a part of town that, admittedly, makes grocery shopping a bit challenging. On one corner we have a gas station with a $10 minimum on credit cards and very, very limited merchandise. A few doors east we have a better-stocked tiny store with the usual markups and hit-or-miss inventory.
RF fills a certain gap, but they need to (and I think perhaps are, based on the empty shelves) get a few more things before I can safely recommend them. Currently, go-to items are in stock with items such as: detergent, lady products (but generic), snack foods, ingredients, seasonings, napkins, random baby items, and the like.
The markups are to be expected. $5 for half-sized detergent, $1 for a 16 oz. off brand creme soda, you know. Regarding food supply, it's heavily, heavily Mexican and there is no freezer which means no frozen meals or pizzas and things. Hopefully they'll get one of those soon. They seem to still be in flux so I imagine when it's all stocked and ready to go, it will be a nice little bodega.
Three stars are for cleanliness, cherry RC and a cooler of ice cream. I hadn't had a Push Pop since I was eight. That was awesome. read more