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    Smart & Final Extra!

    2.9 (49 reviews)
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    Closed 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Ast D.

    I'm about to call the health department on this nasty store. Moldy apple butter, milk that goes bad before it's date, vodka that freezes (Jager and gin next to it were liquid), once I even got half & half and it came out in HUGE CHUNKS. Not only did it ruin my coffee (BAD bad move), it ruined my morning. It was WAY before the expiration date, too. I don't know if they leave stuff sitting for hours but it makes me wonder if they leave meat in the put back cart for long periods of time (like Food 4 Less and WalMart). I may just only get dry goods from them from now on, if anything. I'm not getting half & half from them ever again, that's for sure. Shop at your own risk. Edit: To the people (hilariously enough, an actual Karen) crying about wearing masks, shut up and quit being a big crybaby. There are no medical reason for not wearing a mask. There are no medical conditions that prevent one from wearing a mask. My boyfriend and I are both asthmatic, I have PTSD from being suffocated and I have shortness of breath that has been happening for years for unknown reasons. The staff nor the store should get a bad review for some Karen whining and crying about wearing a mask. It's pathetic and ridiculous and you look like idiots. Grow up.

    Good choice!!!!
    Ona R.

    Update 03/30/2020 I have to give the store it's honest credit during this COVID-19 epidemic. Within the past few weeks they have really evolved as far as their social distancing. Security is at the door and even some of the clerks limiting the amount of people inside. They rearrange their cash register lines where it's one single line and there's markers on the ground where we can be at least 6 feet apart. There's someone directing us to the next available cashier- even though I think they should just get a flag and wave it to let us know when they're ready. I also get why they did it because other places people are stealing and in the event people make a mad dash for the door they blocked off the other exit (that's near the liquor- worst place to put a possible exit anyways).They finally put up signs limiting certain items that can be bought enabling the rest of the customers to go in the store and find what they need. No toilet tissue or paper towels, usually, but most of your essential items they have. I have to say that this virus made the store better than it was before as far as their practices and procedures in my opinion. Thank you so much to this establishment for being open, flexible with their hours and serving the people despite this epidemic. They put themselves at risk every single day and for that one has to be grateful. Initial review: On 01/05/2019, lady drove up in her Camry. Without paying, she took two cases of water from the outside display, then drove away. I am informed one of the employees that I happened to just see that and took a quick photo as this person was parked near the handicap area directly in front of a camera. The employee stated that they are fully aware that people steal from the outside displays. Yet, it was expressed that higher management does not let them place the displays inside the store. There's ample room as soon as you walk in to have a couple cases of water or various items directly in front of the store to make it less difficult for someone to steal it. The kind of stuff baffles me because the company that you keep and attract will keep coming back if you keep making things easily and readily assessable to them. If I have to pay for my cases of water then they should too. I would never have the nerves to walk up and take something of that nature but I understand we're not talking about me. As a paying customer, it makes me upset that this type of behavior with management knowledge is still happening and they're not taking any correct of actions or listing to their own employees. Maybe this is why the prices continue to fluctuate because of people stealing has a negative impact on the consumer who is paying for their items. I like shopping here as it's convenient but again the prices can be hit or miss. One day they're high the next day they're low. Overall the staff are pretty friendly, helpful, but the produce could sure use some help. At times the fruit or veggies are old and need to be rotated out. As far as liquor section can't go wrong in that area when there's a sale- there is a sale. My hope for this new year is for management to start taking more corrective actions and to consider some feedback from your own employees. For crying out loud they're there most of the time they know what's going on. But I have to say one time I saw a man walking out with a complete grocery cart and the staff immediately stopped him. The homelessness in this area has grown considerably with in the past two years. With that comes stealing. If you're put it out there so stuff gets stolen then don't increase the prices for the rest of us. By doing so you're putting your customer

    They are always out of stuff.
    Jack M.

    I am bummed about lowering the stars on my neighborhood Smart & Final with a little Extra, but I have been somewhat disappointed with them regarding there sales. They offer weekly sales which is very cool, but I can not count how many times I come in to purchase a sale item but only to learn that they had already run out of that item. It's very frustrating you know. Sometimes they know when they plan on getting more in and sometimes they have no idea. My point is, if you know you are planning on having a sale on a particular item, stock up on the item or make sure extra are order so it can actually be a sale and one can make a purchase. Do not disappoint..

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    Chanté B.

    This location is probably one of my favorite Smart & Final stores. They have so many different items to choose from exotic fruit, variety of marinades that you don't find in other grocery stores. The only thing is that they never carry the containers I need but overall food selection is great!!

    I paid $14.99 for a dry cake. What a waste of money.
    Rami H.

    I'm leaving a one star because today I bought a cake for $14.99 and when I got home it was dry and it did not taste good. What a waste of money.

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    A few weeks back I was hanging out with an old friend and as we started discussing lunch, poke came…read moreto mind. It sounded good but we also weren't really feeling like going "out" and something that could be delivered or that we could pick up seemed like the better play. All the typical poke places showed up when we searched but none of them really sold us. Well, good thing I remembered that Valley Farm's poke game is strong... really strong. Believe me, I know that those of you who don't know Valley Farm will likely say "really?" when I detail that this sleepy little Spring Valley market kicks out poke as good as anywhere else in SD, but it's true. It's a sleeper of a choice but the quality and price will make you a fan, trust me.

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