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2.5 (117 reviews)
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Open 6:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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Kim G.

This is the best Safeway in Portland. Maybe I'm biased because I've had so many bad experiences at other Safeway. I lived in NE and shopped at the NE Broadway location for 18 years. Stepping over street people to get in, being followed and accosted. When I moved across the River to SW, I tried going to the "UnSafeway on SW Jefferson" because it's close, but every experience was so bad and scary that I just can't go there. So the bar for me & Safeway is pretty low. A friend recommended the SE Hawthorne location since it's a quick drive over the Hawthorne Bridged and it was recently renovated. Wow, I am thrilled to have found this place. There are times when you need the large chain grocery stores, especially during the current Pandemic when I shop in bulk every 10-14 days. I'm always going to go to Trader Joes, Sheridan's and some specialty shops, but sometimes you need to do a bulk shopping that goes beyond food items. At this Safeway, there is a huge underground parking with escalators, which i prefer because I feel safer than in an elevators. The store is clean, spacious, well organized and well stocked. Except for the "usual suspects" like toilet paper, hand sanitizer and Clorox wipes, they had everything. As I entered, a gentleman was wiping down the carts and baskets. There was a station with extra wipes so I did a double clean before venturing around the store, quickly. They have a Starbucks in the corner but no time to stop! At the deli I picked up some nice medium rare roast beef for sandwiches, sliced provolone and some great rustic sourdough bread. For more protein, I selected chicken breasts which were already thinly sliced, perfect for the chicken piccata and chicken parm I plan on making. At $2.49 a pound, it was a bargain. Stocked up on fresh fruit and veggies; all looked in good condition. Grabbed some pasta, the Signature brand at 4 for $5, and some condiments. Quick run down baking aisle for brown sugar and dark chocolate chips for the mandatory quarantine baking we all seem to be doing! When I went to pick up eggs, I noticed the Lucerne shredded cheese was on sale for just $1.50 for an 8oz bag so I picked up several, Italian blend and cheddar. Grabbed two bottles of laundry detergent, half price, and was good to go. The young lady that checked my groceries was super friendly, let me bag my own items and made sure all of the sale prices and coupons rang up. I was in and out in 15 minutes and the ride from my house is about 7 minutes. Definitely happy to find another store close by where I can get the bulk of my shopping done. I understand this location recently went through a remodel and it shows. I felt safe in my surroundings, the store was clean, food was fresh, and the staff is friendly and helpful. All good.

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Gabrielle B.

This is my neighborhood Safeway and I come here all the time! I've always had a great experience here and found everything I need. The staff is always helpful! One time I accidentally dropped a shake here and I was so embarrassed but the staff immediately came over and cleaned everything up and was very kind. Recently they've been having a great sale on kombucha- 4/$10, can't beat that deal! It's not a huge location but they have everything you need an always a great clearance section.

They have a huge isle of beer, but only 2 brands of bottled hot sauce. La Victoria and Ortega. I feel very sorry for these folks
Bruce S.

Big modern Safeway. If you are looking for beer this has the largest assortment I have ever seen in a supermarket so you are golden in here. If you are looking for hot sauce you are pretty much shit outa luck. They have a huge aisle of beer, but only 2 brands of bottled hot sauce. La Victoria and Ortega. I feel very sorry for the folks that shop here.

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