This location seems quite busy most days. You can try to play it safe and go on a Monday, but see even more people than on the weekend.
There is a great selection of Pork products at this location. Pork is light years cheaper than beef these days. The bakery is excellent, and there is a great selection of condiments. It would be nice if there were more Asian condiments, or have some German food like the shredded potato dumplings or sauces. There is an older German neighborhood close by.
My pet peeves when shopping here are some of the other shoppers. It can feel like a traffic jam or motorway in some of the main arteries of the store, and in the odd isle.
Safeway could make posters or signs with cute sayings such as: (1) "Don't be a 'Betty Blocker,' please allow others to pass by; or (2) Try not to be a 'Lucy Lurker,' avoid standing directly behind other shoppers in the aisles; or (3) Don't be a 'Stacy Stalker,' allow others privacy when shopping. I may have done one or more of these things at some point too. The bottom line is to be respectful of other people. Also, it is not necessary to walk by someone directly in front of them.
By the way, this happens in various other businesses too. It is very unpoliced, out side of a occasional dirty look.
I think it is really heartwarming to see mothers with their daughters teaching and learning the fine art and science of good nutrition for any budget. Their sons should be there too! It isn't really that difficult. Not everyone had the opportunity to take Home Economics in school.This lesson is something that many of us take for granted. Some people eat out a lot.
Anyhow, regardless of when you stop by you are in for a bit of an adventure. Would you want it any other way? read more