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2.4 (52 reviews)
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Open 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Janice D.

As the Safeway closest to my home, I really wish they could get their act together. Gripes: a) When they re-paved and re-lined the parking lot, they made the spaces ridiculously narrow. This is Bethesda, where SUVs and minivans outnumber people. I drive a compact car, but even I find it hard to get in and out of these spaces. b) There are never, ever enough open registers. I don't know who is making the staffing decisions, but those of us waiting in line are always in agreement, that it's always a problem. For years. c) While this Safeway is relatively updated, the lighting is dreadful and depressing. d) I've never walked past the seafood department when it hasn't reeked of bad fish. e) Several times over four or five years, the freezers have been broken. Doesn't give me much faith in maintenance/food safety. f) They haven't a clue about when to stock specialty foods (like challah on Fridays, or matzoh during Passover -- not Chanukah). g) Super small selection of organic produce. The only thing going for this Safeway is the location.

Typical line ... ;-( one register open.
Steve J.

Sangamore Safeway never seems to have staffing to meet clientele. Tonight 2 lanes open--one express 6 deep with customers the other 9 deep with large carts. Get with it Safeway!

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Great out of the way grocery store. Love Crystal one of the checkers.

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Slow checkout, normally only a couple lanes open. Choose the time you go wisely. Grocery selection is good

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The deli counter is first rate and the service is impeccable.

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4.7(23 reviews)
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Ah, Trader Joe's--my happy place with questionable parking. Let's start with the only negative: the…read moreparking lot. It's under an apartment building, which makes it feel less like parking and more like playing a live-action game of Tetris with SUVs. Honestly, it's a little bananas (pun absolutely intended). But hey, what can you do? You survive the parking, and then you get rewarded with the magical land of Trader Joe's. Once you step inside, it's a completely different story. The store is bright, fresh, and easy to navigate. No wandering around like you're trapped in a corn maze--everything is right where you expect it. Within minutes, my cart went from "just eggs and milk" to "how did I end up with three bags of frozen dumplings, Cookie Butter, and enough snacks to survive the apocalypse?" The food? Always fresh. The produce section is unbeetable (sorry, couldn't resist). The frozen aisle? A greatest hits collection of comfort food. And the snacks? Dangerous. You don't go to Trader Joe's to stick to a list--you go to "accidentally" find new obsessions. And don't even get me started on the seasonal items. I fall in love, get attached, and then they disappear faster than free samples. (RIP pumpkin kringle, gone too soon.) The staff here are the real MVPs. Everyone is friendly, cheerful, and ready to help. Need to find something? They'll walk you to it. Buy a new snack? They'll tell you the best way to enjoy it. The cashiers are basically snack therapists--nodding along, validating my frozen orange chicken addiction like it's a completely normal life choice. And of course, the flowers. Somehow Trader Joe's has the power to convince me I'm the kind of person who always has fresh flowers at home. For $5, my kitchen suddenly looks Pinterest-worthy, and my groceries feel fancier than they actually are. So yes--the parking is tight, but the payoff is worth it. Trader Joe's is the breadwinner of grocery stores (get it?). It's the place where you come for groceries but leave with joy, snacks, and probably a bag of peanut butter pretzels you never knew you kneaded.

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Five stars for this Giant! This is definitely my favorite location. The store is always clean, well…read morestocked, and easy to shop in. One of my favorite things is the fresh seafood section -- I love that I can pick up fresh shrimp and have them steam it right there. It makes for such a quick and easy dinner. The staff is always friendly and helpful if you need assistance finding something. Overall, it's just a really well-run store and my go-to Giant for groceries.

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3.2(281 reviews)
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The turkey gravy and cranberry relish are great at…read moreThanksgiving and Christmas time. The service is always very good except in the wine area. Ambiance Is great. CK

I have been going to Balducci's since it switched over from Sutton Place gourmet many many years…read moreago. Balducci's always had consistently high-quality food and specialty food. Since being acquired by Safeway/Albertsons, the "specialty", in a specialty store, has pretty much vanished. I still do believe that their bistro meals, ordered with care, can be a budget, friendly, yes, I do mean budget, friendly, alternative to fast food (herb, roasted turkey dinner with fingerling potatoes and green beans are $16 and can last for two meals) Their carrot cake, has always been exceptional and remains so The disappointing part is how Balducci's now stocks basically Safeway products and up charges considerably for them. (perfect example is their prepared coleslaw. ) Items like cucumber salad, herring nibs, and other items have disappeared in favor of commercially packaged items. I always found their fish to be fresh and flavorful, but now I have seen a decline in the quality of their fish. Recently , I went to get one of their wonderful cups of coffee and found that that Service no longer is available. I guess things change.However, I don't feel the change at Balducci's has been for the better

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