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    Safeway - Entrance

    Safeway

    2.1(96 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    Came here to pick up some more snacks on my recent trip and some party supplies. We showed up a…read morebit late and wanted to make this as quick of a trip as possible. We first hit the floral department to attempt to get some balloons filled. At first there was no one there in the department but we were quick to find an associate. Even though that associate was not assigned to the floral department he was quick to help us. He came over and started to fill the balloons we needed. He even helped when we had an unfortunate happening with a balloon floating up to the ceiling. He was able to get it down and fill our order. He was very friendly and even had some help come his way which made this experience go two times faster. We next headed towards the greeting card area. Browsed through the area and found the card that we thought was perfect and even went for some wrapping paper. One last thing here was some tape to help us wrap the gift we needed wrapped. We did a little more browsing of the store to make sure we didn't forget anything before we headed for the checkouts. With it being so late in the day a majority of the checkouts were self serve. It was a bit confusing at that point. There was not uniformity to the way the line went. But once you did get to the register it was smooth sailing.

    What happened?? When I moved here six years ago, I really loved this place. That's changed…read morecompletely, and I won't be shopping here again. I could tolerate the entrance gates, even though they were already a nuisance. But now having to scan your receipt at the self-checkout exit gate just to leave is beyond inconvenient. It feels like customers are being treated with suspicion, and that's a terrible way to do business. To make matters worse, when I spoke up, another customer behind me said, "Get used to it. You're in the ghetto now." That kind of comment was absolutely unacceptable and only made the experience worse!

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    Weis Markets

    Weis Markets

    2.2(35 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    I thought I would try a crabcake today against my better judgment, it was awful. Lump crabmeat was…read morescarce, more filler than crab. I made sandwich, it was like eating bread on bread, even though I put lettuce and tomato on it, threw it away and put roasted deli chicken breast on it. I do not recommend, they definitely need a taster and better recipe!

    This will be my third poor review that I've written about this Weis & I hate that because it's…read morenever my goal, but I do want to warn people. The first review I wrote about my experience here being just ok due to the lack of customer service, but I complimented the store on being big, aesthetically beautiful & clean. My second review was written because I was just treated so rudely by the cashiers and the ladies responsible for watching the self checkout counter. Sometimes they don't even speak to you even when you speak first. But, that doesn't apply to everyone. This third review is because on three separate occasions now, I've purchased meat, once was the pre-made ground beef burger patties that I got and opened that day to grill as my family and I literally gagged from the odor. I immediately took it back and the staff was nice enough to replace it without giving me too many problems. The associate at customer service even gagged once she smelled it and said: "oh my God." The second time I purchased Lump Crabmeat. Opened it a day or so later and man oh man. It smelled so bad. I'm so glad I trusted my instincts and took it back, because I was using it to make a seafood salad for a party & I would've been responsible for making everyone sick. I took it back, one of the managers was nice enough to check in the back to see if there was any more Lump crabmeat bc all they had on the floor to replace it was a cheaper mixture. He went to the back and came out with another can of Lump & informed me that it was our lucky day, that we got the last can. I was so happy until I got home and smelled that this can of Lump crab meat was just as foul smelling if not worse than the first. Once again, I took it back only to have the staff be short with me like I was the problem. Like they couldn't smell the terrible odor right in front of them. Like I should just shut my mouth and eat spoiled meat. After being asked what I'd like to do, I simply requested a refund and went around the corner to a seafood store and purchased Lump crabmeat that was actually only $1 more but was delicious and fresh. Then I went back to the Weis again and purchased another package of premade burgers. I got super sick. Then I opened a pack of potato bread and while I know the employees that work at this particular Weis didn't package it, imagine my surprise when my children told me that plastic was baked into the bread? At this point it's become maddening how poor my experiences at this Weis has been. From poor customer service to terrible sickness inducing meats to packaged food that could've actually harmed my child. I am VERY disappointed in this store.

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    Wegmans - Such a cute photo op on the second floor

    Wegmans

    3.7(204 reviews)
    9.6 mi
    $$

    Came here to review the deli sandwiches. It was possibly the slowest experience I've ever had…read morewaiting for my sandwiches to get made, but the sandwiches were some of the best I've had around here and I'll definitely be back. We had the Thanksgiving seasonal sandwich and the Italian and they were both incredible. They were balanced, filling, and worth the money. The grocery store in general is okay. The customer service is very slow and inconvenient. They have lots of cool different items that you can't get in other places. We don't come here regularly, but our kids love the train, the car shopping carts with steering wheels, and the fact that their bathrooms have stools to make things accessible. We love the garlic Tuscan bread at the bakery too and their variety of seltzer flavors.

    Representing 2019, W is for Wegmans. As my girlfriend & I have commented on some occasions…read moreparticularly when we've gone to grocery store together is they are all annoying, no perfect store. Wegmans at 3-stars is definitely above median as far as grocery stores go, but I have my complaints about them in spite of some solid positives. Only ones get greater than 3-stars would be Lidl in Columbia & Harris-Teeter in Fulton & Laurel have been positive experience, but HT prices average pretty high. When I've mentioned I'm going or went to Wegmans for groceries, people often comment they are expensive. While Wegmans isn't as cheap as Aldi, Lidl, or Wal-Mart, prices are a mixed bag here with some deals & would say cheaper than Harris-Teeter on average. I think even crappy grocery store Giant is no cheaper than Wegmans, & Safeway runs on expensive side too. In late 2010's, my experiences at Wegmans was mainly buffet mostly at Columbia location but also had been to other locations. My office is near Columbia one, so it was an occasional lunch option when I wanted to do buffet. In 2019, I believe buffet was $9.99/lb. I'd carefully load up, & the price would get to double digits, maybe like $13 or 15. One time I had work travel to Largo, MD in a prior company near Wegmans over there in 2013 or 2014, may have been $8.99/lb then. I was starving at 2:30 PM that day & really loaded up with a ton of delicious food, & I was horrified when my total was like $21 in 2013-2014. I forked up money, but was upset but then a little less upset after pigging out on all the delicious food. Mac n' cheese, various meats, rice, etc. are all yummy. One noteworthy lunch break from my office was on Monday, December 30, 2019. Parking garage was wet from cars coming in from rain, & I slipped landing on my back! I hurt my back. Thankfully, my New Year Day 2020, I was doing a lot better, but those last few days of 2019 weren't best. When Covid hit, buffet went away, but it came back by 2022. In July 2022, I was at a new Wegmans in Alexandria & was shocked when I saw $14.99/lb for buffet. I was going to do, but I opted not to as I couldn't justify such a high price. I think I might've done pizza slices, which were pretty good, & if it wasn't then, I know I had their pizza before at sometime. I just remembered my friend complained about her burger. I never got a burger at Wegmans before, but to be fair, she is very fickle when it comes to food quality & service issues at restaurants. Like a 4-star restaurant experience might be a 2-star experience for her, but I do appreciate she speaks up for herself & politely complains to server when sometimes isn't right for her. I think I did fork over $14.99/lb one time in 2024, but I had to be very careful not to overdo it at high prices, & think I paid like $17 in total. In more recent years, I've used Wegmans more as a viable grocery store option most commonly Columbia location, which is my closest location from my home in Russett, western Anne Arundel County, but also occasionally Gambrills one. One of the big positives of Wegmans is there is a huge variety of food in pretty much every category. I've gotten a wide variety of foods & even things I'm not thinking to look for or wouldn't be able to find at some other grocery store. Store is pretty clean & like model train that goes around above dairy area; it's a nice touch. I have friend from Buffalo, who loves Wegmans, as they started in western New York. Even in Maryland, if you're a Buffalo Bills fan, you can buy Bills clothes here. Thankfully, you can also buy Ravens gear too. On April 8, 2024, a group of us viewed total solar eclipse in Rochester, NY. Reason for Rochester as opposed to Buffalo, Cleveland, or other areas that had eclipse was one friend was born in Rochester, so held a special place in his heart. He showed us his childhood home & also mentioned how Wegmans was established in Rochester. Checked online now, year established was 1916. My biggest complaint occurred two consecutive visits in late 2025-early 2026. First time I had gotten a small percent of grocery shopping done in there when I discovered they had no turkey bacon. You want pork bacon, regular turkey, chicken, beef, seafood, etc., tons of variety, but no turkey bacon. I was annoyed & decided to abandon the couple of items I already got telling an employee & rushed to Weis closing at 9. Perhaps a month later, I told my girlfriend about last time their lack of turkey bacon. I said we are going straight to that area, & if they don't have we leave. They didn't have. I asked a worker who checked back but confirmed none. I told the guy they lost about $100 in business & to tell management it was bad. On Thursday, 1/22 before Ice/Snowstorm on 1/25, a lot was picked over but I managed as they have enough variety of things where I didn't get my 1st choice but I made do. Overall, Wegmans is a mixed experience.

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    Wegmans - Far back seating area upstairs.

    Far back seating area upstairs.

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    Trader Joe's

    Trader Joe's

    4.2(145 reviews)
    8.8 mi
    $$

    Got it Here it is with no emojis at all, same great energy:…read more --- I had such a great experience at Trader Joe's Elkridge today. I interacted with at least five different staff members, and every single one of them was friendly, attentive, and truly went above and beyond. They helped me find everything on my list without hesitation and made the whole shopping experience easy and pleasant. At one point, we thought an item was out of stock--but just as I was about to check out, one of the associates caught me and let me know they had found it. That extra effort was the touchdown icing on the cake. This location really embodies what great customer service looks like. Well done, Elkridge Trader Joe's--you've earned a loyal customer!

    My experience at Trader Joe's Columbia, MD on 2/21/2026 --…read moreright before the snowstorm -- was extremely disappointing and embarrassing. I attempted to return a few items, and the store manager processed the return in a way that felt unnecessarily confrontational and humiliating, especially in a very crowded store. I was questioned in a manner that singled me out, even though Trader Joe's is known for accepting returns if customers are not satisfied with a product. What made this more upsetting is that I have personally witnessed other customers return items without being questioned at all. I won't mention who. It appears that management selectively decides who to scrutinize, which feels unfair and inconsistent. I contacted corporate to address the situation, and while the store lead did follow up, there was no real accountability -- only explanations and excuses for the manager's behavior. No acknowledgment of how inappropriate the public interaction was. Additionally, some items sold in the store are marketed in a way that seems healthy but contain ingredients that are far from it, which adds to my growing concern as a customer. I expect professionalism, consistency, and respect -- especially from management. Unfortunately, that was not my experience. My experience at Trader Joe's on 2/21/2026, just before the snowstorm, was deeply disappointing and humiliating. I attempted to return a few items and was questioned by the store manager in a way that felt confrontational and unnecessary, especially in a very crowded store. The interaction felt public and embarrassing. What concerns me most is that I have observed other customers return items without being subjected to the same level of questioning. As a Black/African American customer, the inconsistency in how returns are handled raises serious concerns for me about fairness and equal treatment. I contacted corporate, and although the store lead followed up, there was no accountability -- only explanations. There was no acknowledgment of how inappropriate it was to address a customer in that manner in front of others. All customers deserve to be treated with professionalism, dignity, and consistency. I hope this location takes steps to ensure equitable treatment for everyone. Please " do better for your retention customers "

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    Trader Joe's - Fried rice with/without chicken

    Fried rice with/without chicken

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