Came here many many months ago and my experience was not great at all. I came back this morning right at opening and Jose was the best person I could have possibly seen. He was so friendly and very helpful in the meat selection. He was so quick to help and make suggestions accordingly. He was very friendly and new how to be respectful and not pushy at all. Sometimes you encounter places and they already want to push you to buy other things that you do not need. He made great suggestions of how to cook different meats and I was very thankful for that as well. The store is very well kept. It's very clean and organized and check out was very quick. During the holidays time is very important and I was able to get in and out within 15 minutes. The shopping cart were very organized and parking was ample . I definitely think I will be coming back when I'm back in town. read more

They remodeled this location and added more employees that are helpful and friendly. Smart and Final is where I love to stop by for bulk items and save a buck or two; it's my alternative to Costco runs. They also carry cool brands of sauces and condiments. Recently they have the hard to find Martin's Potato Rolls and Buns. Very nice! read more

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Time for a review update! Just wanted to give props to the Smart & Final Extra Glendale team - what an amazing remodel job you guys did! I find the new setup to be very accessible and less clustered! The Aisles pretty much remained the same but the front and produce section sure did got a major update! I love it! As always, the staff here are always nice and helpful which I always appreciate, the store is clean and bright which makes for a pleasant shopping experience. Good Job Smart & Final!..Extra! ;) read more

Early morning shop, opened second cashier after 6 people in line. Store recently remodeled, looks nice, should have thought more about the floor finish. I had 4 people behind me on line, so I didn't stop to check prices on my receipt, well, once in the car I found I wasn't given the sale price on one sale item. I only bought said item because it was marked on the shelf as on sale. This may seem petty, but if this is done regularly on a variety of items Smart and Final is reaping in some good cash. This has happened before. It's usually too little to go back inside to get a refund when there is a line. It's funny, I've never been charged too little for an item at this and other locations, I wonder why? read more

The place is clean and well organized. Their prices are reasonable. I have shopped there for 20 years and no one acts like they've ever seen me before. So I wouldn't say very friendly. read more

Do NOT buy the Meat ! Specially the ground beef ! I laboured 3 hours on the stove and the result due to meat being Gristle or some sort of road kill was a total Waste ! Adding to my frustration, STORE manager giving me hard time to return the road kill ! read more

Smart & Final Extra! - Ground Roadkill courtesy of Smart &Final ! - Grocery Near Me - Glendale, California

Amazing discounts fast checked out friendly employees great customer service great location

After renovating, the store is much better. I went around Thanksgiving time and they had more cashiers working. The store layout will take some getting used to... read more

I come to Smart & Final to buy flour mostly. They carry the organic Bobs Red Mill flour for a great price. I bake sourdough breads and lot of cookies every week. I also love getting disposable plates, cups and utensils from here. They have a variety of to go boxes, containers to store food in and much more. Lots of fresh produce, bakery items and more. Produce prices are a bit higher than other stores in my opinion. I only get what's on sale from the produce department. read more

Smart & Final Extra! - Grocery Near Me - Glendale, California

I've visited this place five times and today is the last time in here. It's like it's a prerequisite to be rude and discourteous to work here. Uniformly unhelpful. read more

Has a great selection of products for catering at fair prices. I would highly suggest it.

This store was perfectly fine until they renovated it. It was a disaster! I usually find the stuff that I need in less than 5 mins but now everything is all over the place. Maybe I'm just biased but man bring back the old smart! read more

I recently visited this location for a sale item that was $11.99 if you buy 2 items, however the store only had 1 item left. The manager Alex refused to give me the item at the sales price, instead he stated " You would have to pay regular price $14.99 for this one item) It's not the customers fault that the stores inventory is not up to standards. It would be different if the store was sold out of this sales item, but this wasn't the case. It was only one left and Mgr. Alex refused to satisfy the customer. I spoke to a Mgr at a near by Smart & Final and he advised me when there is a sales item 2 at $11.99 each and the store only has one of that item he HONORS the sales price, states " He loves to satisfy his customers for taking the time to drive to his location" I'm hoping this review reaches Smart & Final headquarters so that they may offer additional manager training for Alex read more

Cristal is doing great job, very professional customer service with knowledgeable, she helped me download creat my online profile to apply digital coupon at the very last minutes before store closing. I guess she is a manager otherwise she is definitely worth to be a manager or higher. I really appreciate for her efforts by helping me. Thank you read more

I remember a time when my friends and I would come to this grocery store (Safeway many moons ago) during our lunch break. We loved coming here because at that time they had all these cool bins full of yummy stuff to eat, but no it's a Smart & Final Extra! now. Many moons ago I thought it looked a lot nicer then compared to now. I prefer to shop at grocery stores that catch my eye due to how it's set up inside. But how about the produce and other items you may be wondering? Well, first of all, I HATE very yellow bananas so I would NEVER buy their bananas. No wonder the price was lower than what I usually pay at Ralphs or Vons. The veggies looked good and I guess the price was okay because my mom didn't make any complaints. How about the dry goods? Not to many choices. Would I come back? Only if my mom wants to come here or if by some bizarre reason I felt a need to go inside. Plenty of free parking. read more

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Terrible. Literally everything I needed they had awful selection. From produce to pasta type to dairy, you name it. No baskets when you walk in which I can't stand... someone just bring them to the front, they're always stacked at the registers. So grabbed a cart and Ofcourse had the bunk wheel that jiggled and dragged the whole time. Not enough cashiers. Just overall very sucky visit. read more

Prices went up on everything here, I'm going to have to find a new grocery market for eggs and milk.

Everytime I try to use my app in Smart and Final it tells me the password is wrong. I have reset it, used it, asked my phone to save it and then the next time I have the same problem. I never have problems with the Ralphs or Vons app so I guess I will just shop there from now on. read more

Its been almost a year since my last review on this location until today that again i had to leave another negative feedback! I received a Very rude customer service from cashier Nayeli! I was at the register and I brought 2 bags with me thinking would be enough for my purchase so I said no to her question asking if I need bags! Well, it came out to be not enough so I asked her if I can have bags plz, and she got Very irritated and rudely responded that she had already asked me if I need bags and I told her No! I am just shocked where smart and final brings these cashiers from! Aren't you providing any customer service training?! Well if just providing a bag is that of a big deal for your cashier then I cant imagine how she feels doing the rest of the transactions! Just a note to the store: You should really know that customers like us help stores like you to remain open specially in this covid situation while many other businesses are struggling. So at least give proper training to your cashiers so you don't lose customers! read more

Finally!! After living in the area for over 10 years, I received great customer service!! From Aleisha and the other blonde lady with an accent. I have a love hate relationship with Smart & Final stores in general.. love the convenience because it's close by, but hate, loathe, the long lines at times, and the aloofness of many of the employees. I can't even tell you how many times the cashier was less than pleasant. Listen, I've worked retail and it sucks, I'll be the first to tell you that, but a "hi" or "good morning" really won't kill you. I don't like small talk either but I think it's just common courtesy to greet someone, anyone, let alone a customer in your checkout line. Anyway, back to my experience today. I had to pick up dry ice for an event we are having tomorrow. Both Aleisha and the other lady (apologies for not catching your name!) were very nice and helpful. It was my first time purchasing dry ice and they gave me great advice and didn't act like I was bothering them. I hope they can train the rest of their employees to be the same!! 1 star off for the previous bad experiences. ‍ read more

Great experience. Everyone is super helpful. I found exactly what I was looking for with the help from a staff member named Rebecca. She went above and beyond. read more

They are next to my house so I use them very often. Just the other day I when to do a propane exchange. It's when you give your empty tank and get one that's full. The person helping me lost the keys to do so so the manger ended up involving few people to get the lock cut off and get me what I wanted. Honestly I thought they would just send me on my way and tell me to come back when the keys are found. Thank you ‍ read more

Though today or any day soon is not the ideal time to darken the doors of the stores or anyplace that sells water, paper goods, liquor, etc., etc. I found myself here at Smart and Final EXTRA! (their italics not mine). yes, this after i had checked Vons and tried to get into Costco in Los Feliz...to no avail as the lines to GET IN were very long and it might have taken hours just to enter. I also had a prescription to pick up and thought while i made my way to the front of the line that this might have allowed me immediate access to the Pharmacy but the look on the people in line made me re-think that. I mean: do i really want to be known as the dude who gets shot trying to jump in line ahead of about 1000 people? No. Think not. All i wanted was some extra water, napkins, paper towels and i made a good attempt at Vons (totally out of all 3 plus no t paper as well), Costco (see above) and finally thought that Smart and Final would be able to help. Well i did find Sparking water and Napkins (fancy large ones i never thought would retail out at 7.95 ??? Maybe i'll use them when Megan and Harry come for dinner) and a case of IPA so it was not a total loss. On top of all this it has been raining since last night and so everyone was at different levels of wetness. Not the best of situations to find yourself shopping or much of anything except sitting on your favorite chair with a good glass of Pinot from Oregon, wool blanket pulled up to your neck and your dog sleeping at your feet...keeping them warm watching MSNBC or Netflix. But alas: when you need to shop, you need to shop. The shopping experience here was frantic to say the least with old women fighting for the last gallon jug of distilled water. all nationality of grand mamas can get dirty when the situation calls for it, heh?. I hate to say it but it was not not entertaining. I was just happy that i found 2 things out of my shopping needs. I was also amazed at what people will buy when they think they will have to stay home with the kids and wives/husbands for a long period of time. The couple in front of me in the check out line bought and i kid you not: 30 cans of frozen OJ (with pulp), 12 frozen Red Baron Pepp Pizzas, 12 cans of Tomato Sauce, 28 cans of Peas, 4 huge bags of Potato chips, BBQ flavor. Me? If i were going to be impaneled for days, months, weeks, years with my family i would need alcohol. Lots of it. They actually have a good selection of fresh produce but most of those shelves were intact as this was not a fresh produce day or crowd but a get ready for the Zombie invasion day and that calls for maximum amounts of carbs and trans fats. They also have good pricing on their fresh chicken but not many takers. The staff here were pleasant despite the craziness of the situation. Kudos to them. The store itself was in ok shape with all manner of flavored, sugared and sparkling but no still water. But what did i expect? Worse, i guess. I have been to this store maybe a dozen times in 10 years but i will be back based on the management team who kept things flowing and shelves stocked as best as they could. Cheers! read more

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You know what I love about Smart & Final? Is that they have mostly everything I need!!! Why go to Costco when you have Smart & Final for all your food needs? Imagine if they got a food court too? Lol I would be down! I love this place because ever since I started working in this particular restaurant in glendale I have been going to smart and final for all my needs whenever i would run out of to go boxes or mixed greens or even latex gloves for food handling! The workers always helpful and they are always kind! Please don't change and keep up the good work! read more

The produce is always old and wilted. The meat selection is okay if you're looking to stock up your freezer. The lines are always ridiculously long, managers won't open additional lines when it's busy. If you're looking for better quality food at (essentially) the same price, just go to the Ralph's down the street. read more

Some employees are so rude! You say thank you. They don't say anything , so you stand there and say it again but LOUDER . I hate that! Give someone else yoir job ! Someone that will be THANKFUL and not rude! Then there are those who are nice! I wish they had NAME TAGS THAT SAYS "I'm NICE" so I can always have a lovey experience ! read more

Typical smart and final set up- no better no worse. Parking is easy and it's a convenient location. There was a line inside during the coronavirus days, but it went quickly and the clerk was nice. Plus they had pretzel hot dog buns, yay! read more

This store has the best staff and they usually have what I need. If they don't, any worker I've asked will happily double check their back room for me. Now that's service! read more

Please stop running out of dry ice. I buy it there because the price is good but this morning was about the 5th time I've gone in, waited in line only to find out when I finally came up you are out...again. UPDATE: I swear it's ALWAYS SOMETHING AT THIS STORE. Today I went in specifically for 2.5 gallon Sparkletts water they had 0. No other store I go in all over town runs out like this one. They'll have it tomorrow, that does me no good. read more

Bad Customer Service, waited in line for 30 mins. Had 2 people cut in line in the process. One was an employee who wanted to just jump in line & tell me he only had two items which I did too. Told the cashier when I finally got to the register. & she wanted to give me lecture about not saying anything to her. Was I suppose to shout to her about it while being further back in the line? No people skills, but employees catch attitude over the slightest inconvenience so I'm not surprised. read more

Wow just wow I had a emergency to use the mens restroom and OMG...as soon as I open the door the worst smell of ..... hit me both toilets just discussing...were are the manager on this place to check up on restroom read more

Well I went and ask if they have mask I left my mask at home and the Manager Eddie kick me out without my knowledge that every store have mask for their costumer except this one I will never go back I will tell all my family and friends don't go to that store so whoever is reading this don't go there read more

This smart and final the staff always friendly. I was looking for a case of water. However they dont Have the the 35 bottles on display. I asked je'an if they have them. He told me he will check the storage if they have them. He brought me 2 case i needed. Even they're busy cos they're short handed. He still have time to help me . Props on that guy.. read more

The store is very nice and clean, and the employees are very friendly and helpful, my cashier Rebecca is the best, she always greets you with the smile ,knowledgeable and professional. read more

If my wife tells me I need to go food shopping? I run!! I'm the food shopper in my household most times! Yes I love food shopping.. Markets Costco and smart n final ... But I like to go food shopping alone Because i walk isle by isle just to see what's new or good. My favorite isle is the candy and pastries. Also the frozen food section looking for ice cream and the meat section of course! But above all I need to have a list in my hand what I was asked to buy or else I got a problem and that did happen before. I like this store Because it is big and clean. The parking lot is huge and always easy to find a spot. The lines are bad here long and sometimes slow but other then that it works for me. Now they got the produce section bigger as well. I also found out that they got the best watermelon here. It never failed on us! Happy shopping! read more

Smart & Final Extra! - Grocery Near Me - Glendale, California

Case of Sugar-Free Rockstar after tax $30.30 that's a savings of $18.00 who wouldn't love that right??? With a large parking lot with plenty of spaces one doesn't have to worry about your car being pound like a piece of meat by someone else's door... When entering the store you will see very clean and well inventoried isles. The hard liquor is priced pretty cheap and is located up front for easy access to the register. I have always been greeted with a smile by the Cashiers & treated with the upmost respect never rushed... This is my favorite Smart & Final because it is never packed and lines move fast. Ohhhh and if you like Wings you can make at home they have some very good ones... read more

Baying gracias over 150$ No bag in the store only 1$ each one the employee there they look working for free don't want or like your job than stay home ! One employee was by the refrigerator was so rude because I was looking and taking my time to find batter brand second employee the cashier on register 5 time 1:45 pm 08/21/20 agin rude and bad customer service ever I will never came back to this store again . read more

This place is awesome! The best in town! Awesome customer service! Edward was my customer service guy at the cash register he was the bomb dot com! read more

Smart & Final Extra! - Louis B Lave - Grocery Near Me - Glendale, California

This place does not feel clean. And when I was checking out my cards chip was malfunctioning. The cashier took it from me and continued to rub it ON HER SLEEVE. It has completely freaked me out. I have no idea if she wipes her nose on her sleeve. This happened on Saturday and the cashier was young and didn't seem to care about Covid. Please be considerate of Covid right now. read more

(Shopped 10/22/12 M @ 1pm): You would be stupid if you didn't shop here! For those who grew up in Glendale back in the 70's, 80's and 90's, the location of this Smart & Final used to be a Safeway. As I've gotten older and Smart & Final became more prevalent, I perceived them as the bastard child of the grocery industry...the Rodney Dangerfield of entertainment...and in more recent times, the Pluto of our planets - no respect! They're the size of a standard grocery store with the comparable prices and selection of a warehouse but without the membership fees. Plus, they have since done away with their membership cards, so everyone gets the same low prices without capturing your data! It was my day off which meant I had to do all the errands I couldn't do otherwise. The fruit and veggie bins at home were depleted and they needed to be filled up fast. This Smart & Final has become my place to buy good quality pieces of these items at very competitive prices. Sure, I still visited the local Trader Joe's and picked up some $0.19 bananas (been doing that for years), but as I always emphasized, it's all about value. My weekly shopping spree garnered me the following: 6-pack of romaine hearts ($2.99), a huge stalk of celery ($1.29), mixed bag of fruit [four pieces each of Washington and Granny Smith apples, and navel oranges] ($5.99), and a 2-lb package of red seedless grapes ($3.49). I ventured out for other frequented items since they were on sale such as Activia 4-pack yogurts (3 @ $1.99 ea.), 4-pack of unsalted butter ($2.79), and 1-lb bag of shredded Mexican cheese (2.39). And of course, there were impulse buys: 1-lb bag of Tim's sweet Maui onion potato chips ($3.79), Zacky Farm's 8-pack turkey dogs ($1.25), and an 8-pack of white hot dog buns ($1.19). There you have it - my grocery list to last me for the week! As far as selection, don't expect to find many options for a given product as they are limited. They carried the bare-bones necessities (usually one top name brand) and their own label called "First Street". You would find packaged items in mid-sizes (i.e. bigger than normal grocery but smaller than warehouse). But be surprised by their fruits and vegetables section as well as their meats. There are several mid-range length aisles of goods as well as the items all along the walls (i.e. refrigerated foods, frozen foods and beverages). And, five checkout aisles. The service has always been good, but the last few times I've shopped here, I've had the pleasure of Dwayne, an affable African-American man, being my cashier. He was as happy-go-lucky as can be and truly a salesman in every sense of the word. The last time I was here, he commented on a particular cheese I bought and raved about it and recommended a complementary cheese to go with it. This time, he espoused about how to "...do my [hot] dogs right..." with the cheese I bought and other items. Make sure to look for Dwayne and get into his line so you can strike up a conversation. Parking was ample and I have yet to ever see it really packed. Most times I parked along the short wall that faced the KFC (the aroma would kill me every single time!). Overall, the experience I had at the Smart & Final in Glendale was an enjoyable one, similar to previous times I've shopped here. More people have certainly caught on as the lines have gotten longer, of which was bittersweet for me. I found great value as noted by the prices I quoted above (total bill was around $31.00; no tip required), but what I bought in addition to what I had at home would tide me over for lunches, dinners, and snacks during the work week. It recently went through a renovation, so the atmosphere was less of a dank warehouse it once was and more of a grocery store. I felt they did an admirable job as it was more of an amalgamation of the two concepts. The attire was casual, so expect me to be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. And they accepted my credit card of choice...AMEX! read more

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