Do you ever need club size items for a party, or catering job, or maybe just one or a small item for your dinner that evening. Maybe you just really don't want to drive far, or have the time to go to the nearest costco. Maybe it those long lines, or crowds? Smart & Final is a store that has a little bit of that club feeling to it, but also gives you that regular grocery store quality as well. This store is fully stocked and clean, staff is fairly nice and helpful. The only thing that I see, that needs improvement is that, they're a little slow in opening up a second cashier, when the line gets long. Other than that, this place is a great alternative to those ginormus club stores. read more

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The middle aged black lady with glasses ( Sherry) has some attitude. Don't work in a grocery store if you are incapable of working with people. Don't be around customer service and they should fire her. Not once. Not twice. Not even three. But FOUR. Have I bypassed her with rude comments and remarks. Not only toward customers but her employees , hearing her say things under her breath of calling people fat and annoying. Someone should re-evaluate her and her position read more

First time here great location, customer service was superb. Everybody was so nice and helpful. Will definitely back.

All cashiers and workers are so helpful and knowledgeable!! Very efficient when lines get long immediately open another register ‼

Problably wouldn't recommend the place. I often shop at other stores, but started to give this place a shot. I noticed a lot of the items today were expired. Some had a 1-2 day window. They need to keep better tabs on the things they're selling here. The service could be better. The people working here are nice. They do have some deals here and there. read more

sherry was the only person who made the effort to help us, even checking in the back. who the heck doesn't have buns during 4th of July?? imagine how the men and women who fought for this country would feel about no buns!!! we drove all the way from texas, and couldn't find a single thing we needed. DISAPOINTED!! Not in sherry tho she was amazing we love sherry give her a raise!! read more

I would like to say that most of the workers at this location were very helpful and polite, except for one young man "matthew" as he was gathering the carts. I asked respectfully if i can have one, he proceeded to look at me up and not say a single word except walk away. I've never had an experience like this with any retail company and i was taken aback by such an action i've never felt so disrespected at my local grocery store, i hope this problem gets fixed i love this location and i've never had such a problem with an employee. read more

Had to stop by smart and finals today to pick up some last minute stuff . Gotta say , some of the best customer service. Big shout to Sean and another young gentleman who help me fine everything I needed. My apologies I don't recall the another guys name . But they didn't stop until I was able to found the stuff I needed. Amazing customer service. read more

Sherraine is so helpful, her smile is contagious, she is so friendly!! Definitely our favorite cashier!!!

Very rude cashier this evening..very bad complexion covered up with foundation..tattoos....short... with glasses. She doesn't greet customers, barely acknowledges. She needs to learn how to work retail. Makes you not want to go back to the store..kills the mood. read more

Walked in today to return some items that I had purchased over the weekend. First thing that I encounter as I walk in was Jennifer. She acted and looked like someone had woken up on the wrong side of the cave this morning. I asked if I needed to stand in her line or go somewhere else for my return. Jennifer was rude and unprofessional. She constantly rolled her eyes and snickered. She made a mistake on my return, lied and said that my transaction was correct even after I asked her to verify. She was unapologetic for her mistake and had a poor attitude before, during and after our interaction. If Jennifer was unhappy with being at work today, she should have stayed at home. She should never be interacting with customers. Poor attitude and less professionalism should not be the first thing that I encounter when I walk into your store as a customer. Another associate named Stephen Edward ( the reason why I'm actually giving a star) was more that happy to assist me and correct the problem that Jennifer created. He even made up an excuse for her and apologized on her behalf even when she continued to be rude, unprofessional and unapologetic. I guess COVID hit Jennifer in a different way all together. .....geesh!!!!! read more

Waited in line for two minutes while another employee cuts in front of me to buy her drink. No greeting, nothing. Just looks right at me and turns her back towards me at the register. There was no one else in line. The employees just conversate amongst each other while customers are waiting in line. Worst customer service. Do better. read more

Actually it's a 2.5 stars, it seems like they always do not refill or replenish out of stock items. The customer service is just mediocre - no greetings "smiles" (which is more important than ever) since we have been social distancing with masks on; so nodding or saying welcome or hello usually makes up for the facial smiles...as I paid for my purchased items and noticed a hand sanitizer on the counter was available since the pump is up and opened, so I pumped it onto my hand but the cashier just gave me this mean/ icy look and snatch it away in front of me afterwards. My interpretation from her body language was very negative as if I shouldn't be using it at all. Somehow, I just said thanks and left, but felt like not being welcome at all... read more

This place sucks bad service And a lady fallowed us through the store and we didn't do anything and she stopped us and told us we had something and I told her to check my bag and she refused and she was yelling at us claiming that we stole but we didn't and then she escorted us out very rudely it was a fat lady with red hair and even then when we left she flipped us off read more

Cashier was friendly during checkout. Prices were pretty good, but the social organization is bad. If you're going to implement rules for customers in this time, make sure the employees follow them as well. I spotted an associate not staying 6ft from a customer AND with his mask down; employees were cutting in front of customers waiting in line instead of going around to grab a price check or something; there are no arrows to control customer traffic. What is the point of staying six feet apart if people can't even keep themselves in check? I did not feel safe shopping here given asymptomatic people walking about out there and I just wanted to leave after walking in for the first 15 seconds of being there, but sadly, I needed my groceries but will be the last time I shop here. Pay $4.99 extra to deliver? No thanks. I'll just stick to curbside pick-up from Walmart next time, hopefully. read more

Misleading specials. Offered 12pck for 10.99 each but in fine print I had to buy 25$ worth of stuff. So I bought two cases. Turn out I had to buy 25$ worth of OTHER stuff ON TOP of everything else. Excluding: eggs, dairy, etc. Etc. That's not even common practice. You win this round..... read more

We NEED these on the East Coast! This is basically a small big box store without the membership fee. So many great prices and great volume sizes! We were impressed with the candy packages, and multi packs of gum packages, but there were regular sized items as well. We were able to get regular sized packages of cookies and treats for our hotel room. If you're in California and a few things or a giant bag of tortilla chips... check this place out. Also, shopping bags are 10 cents and so are deposits on plastic bottles. read more

Smart & Final - One very large bag of chips.... - Grocery Near Me - Baldwin Park, California

It's tough for this store I guess coz F4L is just across the street and they also sell some stuff in bulk. But I do find myself coming to this store when they have a sale now and again. Although the aisles are smaller than most grocery stores they tend to keep their place clean and their stocks in order. They are open at standard hours (see photo by another reviewer) so if you're a night owl like me I usually tend to go elsewhere rather than try to beat the clock. Parking is adequate even when they have to share with other stores in the plaza. read more

Good stuff but bad service . If your going to be talkative and loud while customers are checking out atleast greet the customer . 3 ladies (employees) Val,Stephanie & Wendy at the register supper loud conversations out of topic ! read more

Cannot give enough praise to the wonderful cashiers that helped me tonight, they really went above and beyond to get me the price of an Arizona case I needed. Not good at remembering names but I believe they were Liz and Dominique or something similar. Anyway they were friendly, pretty, and helpful 10/10 will come back. read more

I really enjoy shopping at this location from time to time although yesterday morning the cashier Jennifer was rude and seemed to be in a bad mood I didn't understand why she seemed so frustrated I understand people have bad days but even the way she rang up the customer ahead of me made me feel very uncomfortable. This may not be a suitable environment for her to work in and definitely recommend she thinks twice about the way she approaches customers . read more

always has what we need, reasonable prices and not too crowded! Wish they had more mangos but I prefer coming here than my market Ralph's

I usually stop by the Smart & Final in Covina but was passing thru Baldwin and decided to stop. The the veggie stands where almost all empty (no restock). No avocados, no lemons, cucumbers and etc. The chicken had a lot of frost bite and half of item did not have price. Don't waste your time. I'll end up going going back to the different market. read more

I understand that supplies are low and there are only a certain amount of disinfectants that someone can buy. I went about 10 minutes ago to this location and saw that there were Clorox disinfectants sprays so I grabbed two and went in line. While in line a female sale associate came up to me saying "you're only allowed one spray", totally fine I understand everything going on. But then she just snatched it out of my arms and left without asking, it would've been different if she offered to take it because I had so many things in my hands...it's a matter of curtesy and safety. She came within my personal space which made me uncomfortable and snatched the product out of my arms. In the future put a sign in front of the products because there is none and tell employees it's not okay to come into customers personal space and take things from them if customers are compliant. read more

Great deals great prices I live close by moved to the city of Baldwin park this is my new favorite grocery store. Service is great friendly and fast . There's never long lines . It's located by the freeway location is great . Weekly deals are the best and lots of fresh produce . read more

Store is clean staff could be more helpful. My hands were full of groceries and the manager of the store walked by me a few times. It was obvious I was struggling to hold everything but he didn't offer to get a cart or basket for me either. Checkout lines had at least 15 people on them and only 1 register open. The manager asked for a second register to open and that employee took 5 minutes to come up to the front to open the register. ‍ Bad customer service. read more

Smart & Final is a mini food warehouse, which sells grocery items in mostly bulk sizes at discounted prices. There are some items available in normal size packaging too. This store is clean and about half the size of a typical supermarket and the layout of the aisles are angled, way smaller than their Smart & Final Extra stores, the nearest location is in Montebello. The prices are pretty good, but only if the items are on sale, otherwise the regular prices seem a bit high compared to shopping at Costco, Sam's Club, and WinCo. A SmartAdvantage card (no membership fee) is required for many of the sale items. The sales flyer is distributed with the Tribune and we always wait for the good deals before going here. As for the deals, we stock up on soda, water, beer, snacks (bulk size), noodles, frozen food, and TP, of course! We tend to buy just enough of what we need and are not going to spend a fortune on bulk items that are overpriced. read more

Smart & Final - Grocery Near Me - Baldwin Park, California

I have been a customer at this store since the grand opening, The customer service has been impeccable; Liz and Dominique have been always glad to assist in my needs when searching for a product. read more

If only I could give "0" star . Last week I bought bacon from this S&F the brand farmer john , first I thought I bought a good deal a package of 2 for less than $6 obviously I got ripped off the top were very fresh the bottom rotten. Today 3/14 after work sto by just want to get turkey meat to make lunch guess what again , bought a family pack didn't know the box were open , they place the rotten package on the bottom and a fresher one on the top . People please check their special week deal before you check out . PLEASE SEE PHOTOS read more

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I stopped by here while I was in the area for work. Being from the east coast, I have never seen a Smart & Final. The store reminds me of a mash up of a supermarket and a Walmart -- definitely a compliment here. read more

great store had everything i needed plus management steve and assistant manager are great and very helpful the whole smart and final staff are very polite and helpful if i could ive give this store 10 stars i would thanks for all you do we appreciate you all working hard for us read more

Serious listening problem. Very rude customer service. We found an open box of containers (their last one) and were worried that it had been tampered with and touched, as not only the box was opened but the plastic bag which was sloppily taped up. So we thought, well, maybe if they give us a discount, we'll take it stills we could just wash each container. And keep in mind that these are disposable containers that restaurants use. Do you think you'd want a bunch of random people at a store, where they might touch raw meat or be sick or where they may have even dropped these containers on the floor, touching a container you use to put your food in? We'd of course have to take the extra precaution of washing them to ensure they're sanitary enough. You shouldn't have to do that. But if they offer a modest discount, we'd at least appreciate the acknowledgment of the hassle. We asked, and the cashier (who for some reason was rude pretty early on) said, "It's all there." I responded with, "Can you guaranty that no one touched it?" And the cashier said, "Want me to count it?" I thought that that wasn't the point, but my wife agreed. The cashier opened it and offered one to my wife and said, "Do you want to check it?" And then my wife took it and the lady said, "Oh so it's okay for you to touch it?" I started yelling. I didn't like that she was practically trying to trap my wife. All she had to do was say, "Unfortunately, we still can't discount it even if it may have been tampered with." But no. This idiot cashier wanted to insult my wife. And not only that, but the very moment we got to checkout, the two cashiers seemed to have a serious attitude problem and weren't able to really listen to what we were asking. They had no idea how to handle this situation and went out of their way to not only be rude but insulting. Just ridiculous idiocy. read more

This Smart and Final is smaller than most that I have been too but the staff is super friendly and helpful. They have a big selection of bulk items at this store but be sure to check out their adds to find the best deals. The aisles at this store are smaller so it might be a bit over crowded at times. The only negative things about this store is that they usually only have about two people working the registers so you might have to wait in line a bit, the store might want to add another person to work the register to speed things up a bit. read more

Every time I go in... Bags of oranges are all half full of smushed yucky GOING BAD oranges and BUGS. Gross.. All the milks in the fridges are dirty with CRUSTY OLD spilt milk and dirt.. Gross.. EXPIRED by a few months products like honey.. Gross.. Other produce is bad with bugs sometimes and I was told "oh um.. Our produce guy.. He didn't cone in.." Really Smart and Final? really?? I'm going back to Food 4 Less. NO THANKS ON THE COMPLIMENTARY BUGS IN MY GOING BAD PRODUCE. THANKS. read more

Horrible!! Horrible customer service! Came in looking for chips 5-10 min before they closed. The box of chips was messed with and was missing many chips. Went up to the counter to see if they had any more boxes, maybe in the back or anywhere else in the store. Guy at the register didn't even bother to lift a finger and help. He just stated oh we don't have any more, whatever you see is all we have. So disappointed! read more

The staff has always been nice and helpful. One complaint: Not to sound heartless or selfish but the only thing I don't like about this place is the homeless people that are always outside. I don't get the urge to go grocery shopping here when I know I'll feel bad for someone right afterwards. I can see myself not going to the one at this location at least in the evening. read more

Usually go here because it's convenient. Grabbed a protein off the shelf and "Monique" accused me taking it out of a box when I had to pay. I told her i didn't and she just finished charging me and asked me to remove my card out of the keypad. Poor customer service, maybe if the shelves were better organized I wouldn't grab a open box item. read more

Great for buying in bulk, every time I go it's always nice and clean, staff are very helpful, please do check for expiration date on dairy products, and check your bagged fruit and vegetables. read more

Nice and friendly staff. Salina at the front lanes was super!!! Just surprised they didn't have any electric carts for my handicapped friend. Otherwise, it was a great shopping experience. read more

It's a small store but they have the essentials I would want to get in bulk. I come here to grab my junk candy in bulk and also my burger patties. Maybe once or twice I've gotten some plates and cups but I mainly just get candy and chips lol. The store is always clean when I come in and even though I've only ever seen two cashiers working the line always moves pretty quick. read more