This is our Family's place to go ! My husband makes a trip twice a month to get certain things only sold at Smart & final, this is a review from my experience with price of items that was honored by The manager , I been going here for years but this is the First time I had a price discrepancy but he just said followed to the register, he opened a register I paid for the Burger Patty items , Easy ! One more thing I like is their contribution to Culinary school from the First Street brands purchases ! We recently moved from Orange County we had a smart and final store over in Lake Forest another one in Trabuco Canyon and now in Oceanside so we've been customers for 25 plus years keep up the great work we love your store especially bulk items only sold here and the to go plates cups and containers that we use for home use when we have family and friends so they can take some of our food left over home with them very convenient thanks a gentleman to help us Robert read more

I only recommend coming here for certain items I never come here for all of my grocery needs but once you visit you'll see that some items are significantly cheaper than other grocery stores and you'll see it's worth the separate trip from wherever you do your main haul Service is hit or miss, either super nice lady helping you, or a rude younger person. Besides that it's always clean, but check dates on stuff and see if it's been opened or tampered cause the homeless will open stuff and put it back read more

Smart & Final Extra! - Check out candies - Grocery Near Me - Oceanside, California

Just horrible lines. It is not convenient. Service on the lane is so slow. They put the slowest person they could find at night read more

Smart & Final Extra! - Long lines - Grocery Near Me - Oceanside, California

On \[date in August] [(Katelyn )] her name she has noticeably missing teeth. Around before 4 PM, I was second in line when a cashier named Katelyn came over, took my item, her name Katelyn and told me to come to another register. I followed her, thinking she was going to check me out right away. Instead, she said she couldn't scan my item, set it aside, and began ringing up other customers -- leaving me standing there, skipped over, without any explanation. For clarity, this was a middle-aged female cashier with noticeably missing teeth, working at that time. She (Katelyn) with noticeably missing Tooths could have easily explained the delay or asked politely if I could wait, but instead, I was ignored while multiple people behind me were helped first. Management eventually stepped in, after she rang up like other people and had me waiting and management stayed calm, and rang me up quickly, which I appreciated. Still, customers should not be removed from a line and then left waiting without communication. The management was professional and even looks like had trouble with that employee! Management told the employee dont say anything else just get him out here to shop his items. Thank you manager she was a female around 20 young. While employees was like 40-50 with noticeably missing teeth name Katelyn was very rude and unprofessional very unpleasant visit. read more

I'm not sure of this particular store yet. I've found a good selection of items as is standard of all other S&F stores. I've found some good prices on some items but not others although prices are going up because of the politics. The folks are serving us well. More smiles needed but the piped in music is good. I got a yucky bag salad once. And a rotten head of lettuce, so I watch the produce closer now. read more

I used to work here on two separate occasions. Products are decent, prices are good, but the management sucks. If the employees look miserable, its because any manager except Shayna is on duty, and likely not managing. The employees are doing damn near everything on the floorexcept what they signed up for at a measley dollar above the minimum wage. No other job I've worked at was I asked to given more and more responsibilities every shift, yet the other managers are gossiping saying 'this generation just doesn't want to work!' Meanwhile, I'm doing half the jobs in the store, cleaning, facing, box crushing, taking out the trash, cashier, bathroom, maintenance. Wanna know what I barely ever did? Overnight Stocking, the job I ACTUALLY signed up for. The job I ACTUALLY enjoyed. And the less said about the entitled customers who can't read the aisle signs or the discounts, don't want to bag their own groceries but expect me to read their mind and know how they want it done, then get mad at me that i'm not an encyclopedia about the store, the better. Shayna is the only decent manager there, and I hope she finds a job thats better. read more

A great place for a shopper on a budget. It is clean and well-stocked. The cashiers I have met and talked with on the phone have been both helpful and very friendly. They are always busy, but seem to keep things in hand. Especially if you are shopping for big events, you will find the quantities you need and good prices. Brand names and good quality fruit. Thumbs up for Smart and Final! read more

I go here often, everyone is so friendly and helpful. Max & Katelyn are so sweet and work fast when cashiers;) The store is always clean, stocked and their rotisserie chicken is bomb! read more

I've been shopping at this store for years. I shopped it when it was Vons and now S&F. They usually have everything I need. They've always had a few core employees and then random ones come and go. When I've had a problem, I'm met with either annoyance or made to feel I don't understand basic math. Once the scale weighed 2lbs heavier and I she was so annoyed. No eye contact let alone a sorry just handed me my cash. This was over a year ago but she's still there. Curly hair head band with an ever present scowl. Last week she's walking towards me in the frozen section and I had to go around her. I was charged this week for a turkey incorrectly. It rang up 5lbs heavier than it was marked. Tall blonde man helped me and was very nice but was unable to do the math correctly and kept trying to explain it to me like I was a 5 year old. I finally left and ended up paying 2$ for a turkey that should have been almost 7$. The turkey weighed 11.90. But he kept doing the math for a 17lb. And he credited me back the wrong amount, (too much) which I did mention but was not heard. Also there is no working accurate scale in the vegetables dept. It's so convenient to shop at that store as it is small, I can get in and out quickly but I think I will start shopping regularly at Winco. read more

Love this store, and keep coming back because of the staff. Megan is AWESOME! Super friendly, funny, and helpful. Jean Jean really loves her job, and I really look forward to checking out with her anytime possible. I probably go to the store 5 days a week just to pick up random items since I live less than a mile away and go to the gym in the same parking lot. The only thing is they rarely carry my favorite beverage there... Diet 7up (2 liters)! I know the Carlsbad location, which isn't that far away, has them. But I'd rather come visit my friends! Such a great community store! :) read more

I love this Store & do most of grocery shopping there. Easy to find food items & practically the best prices in town on most items I buy. Also, I order food & water for 'delivery' and it works out great. I don't have to walk up 15 cement steps if I don't feel like it. I would sure recomment the Smart & Finals in Oceanside (or) Carlsbad. Both are great... but the bakery is bigger at the Carlsbad Store. :) Shelley Malone read more

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

I just started shopping at this store and the staff here are incredibly helpful. I had issues using their new app but the employees, Jean and Ruben were able to assist me and made it so easy to clip the coupons i needed. The customer service here is by far the greatest from all my local grocery stores and i will be coming back! read more

I like this store. It's one of many that I frequent. Not too much into their meat department but the vegetable dept and most of the others are fine. It's clean and bright, which is important to me. Every now and then you go in and the lines are sort of long, but only occasionally. If you need bulk items or inexpensive booze this is your huckleberry! read more

Horrible food, horrible millennial attitudes, they don't have any of the advertised specials, and they DGAF. Produce looks like it should be in the dumpster and the selection of products is terrible. Then top your shopping experience with a DGAF millennial attitude..... Your better off shopping at the corner liquor store. Can't even believe the 100 homeless people sleeping in the parking lot would eat Smart & Final's freebies? read more

This place is like a small walmart. I go here for the awesome supply of toranni syrups that are most commonly used in coffee. My wife loves them as do our guests when we have them ( i make the best coffee). They never seem to let me down when i need something and i am in oceanside. read more

The store has a great variety of products and friendly staff. The big problem is they don't have an express lane or shelf check-out. If you're trying to just pick up a couple of items, you'll be waiting in the same single line as everyone else. Who has time for that? read more

Digital download worked in my car in the parking lot but not inside the store. When I spoke to the Manager and we looked at my phone, his phone wouldn't open either. Think he helped resolve this? No way. Despite evidence that I did have an account and his store's system wasn't working, he did nothing to enable the sale. When I said, "Guess I'll forget this purchase" he merely walked away. As did I. Head man not worth having at that store today. read more

I came in this store for the first time not expecting there to be such a wide variety of foods in bulk with decent and low prices. When I came in it was not packed at all which was nice, but once I came to checkout is where it went downhill. Jeanette was extremely rude, to keep it short she bagged our glass bottles together and tossed them to the side almost breaking them and had a very bad attitude/poor customer service. I understand what it is like to work in retail and how bad days can get the best of us but i felt it was necessary to write a review. The store's products and cleanliness was outstanding, but I feel hesitant to come back because of the negative encounter. read more

Yelp can't find the Smart and Final corporate office located in Orange County. They REFUSE to take any calls from customers. I've left messages with their so-called 'Customer Relations' dept on several occasions. I had a simple question. I then tried their other phone options: sales, marketing, and card services. Each of these extensions said 'mailbox full.' I LIKE the store on Oceanside Blvd, but they can't connect me to 'headquarters' either. It's poor business practice. read more

Let me set the scene for you its 1990 your chillin' at the pad watching "In Living Color" and that funny ass segment comes on that features Damon Wayan's and David Alan Grier as Blaine Edward's and Antwan Marywether with "Men on Film". Snappin' their finger's in full circle and either Loved it or Hated it! Well let me telllllll youuuuuu (head snapped side to side with attitude finger in the air pointing) I absooootootly LOVE this store and I'm snappin' my finger's all the way home cause the money you save shopping here is fantabulous!! This store is clean and the produce selection is always so fresh! They have everything you can possibly need here even my bulk balance bars and restaurant supplies if you own one (which I don't) lol. It's kinda like a mini Costco but without all the other impulse buying items, which is good for me cause I see something that I don't need and end up convincing myself somehow that I do need it and waste money but not anymore!! Not at this store I get what I need and get the hell out!! So my review on Smart and Final is ~ LOVED IT ~ (fingers snapped in full circle) :) P.S. Don't forget to get a Smart and Final Smart Advantage card it will save you tons!!! read more

I was running errands for my boss, she requested I go to smart N Final for certain items. I was here atleast three times that night. Everybody was super friendly and helpful. Angela ( she must have been a Manager, or should be) she helped me find the green enchilada sauce and bag of peppers. She saved me time and energy and took off coupons if I had them. I reccomend this location. I was very impressed with their organization, I rather go to smart N Final, than Fraiser Farms any day read more

This store just opened in March, and OMG, I love it. A store like this is way overdue in Oceanside. Great selection, low, low prices. So far I haven't bought anything that I didn't like. I don't go to any other store now. read more

My friend had a horrible experience at Smart and Final, just horrible. He purchased some ice cream cups and asked the cashier for a wooden spoon and she said we don't have any. He said stores usually have them and she said "are you from Tijuana?" Caught off guard he said "no I'm from here". He just wanted to get out of there so he said can I have the rest of my change, she had only given him the coin portion and he had given her a $10.00 bill. She said "I already gave it to you" and he said "no you didn't" anyhow he had to ask her 2 more times and she finally gave it to him. He wondered how many other Latinos she had victimized and kept there money because she knew they wouldn't speak. I spoke to the store for him and they said she was kidding and offered a $30 gift card. How disgusting. read more

This smart and final location is quickly becoming my go-to grocery store. It is located conveniently down the street and had great deals on produce, meat, and beer. Duh!- the essentials. This location can get a little busy, but hardly are you ever in a traffic jam going down the isles, you more encounter this at the check-out registers. The store brand, First Street, offers great quality items at a discounted price. I often find myself purchasing their ice cream, buns (hot dogs and hamburgers), and cheese. All great quality. I am constantly looking for less expensive alternatives and First Street offers that. Kay is always helpful and on the move to assist anyone who needs it. Everything you need for an upcoming BBQ or party can be found at Smart and Final- including jello shot containers. Score! read more

I had always wanted to go to Smart & Final and I could never figure out why. I would drive by thinking.....I need to go there sometime. Then, one day I was out shopping and had to go to Smart & Final. They had high quality items and it was CHEAP! Not everything is cheap but if you know what you're looking at, you'll be fine. What I recommend here are the meats, you can get great family packs. They have great pasta sauce too. read more

This is our go-to spot for party supplies! They have all types of party utensils for really cheap. They also have lots of wine and a wide selection of beers. Many bags of chips and snack items as well The prices here are pretty good for mostly everything. They seem to be a little cheaper than most other grocery stores. If you don't want to go by a crowded Walmart for any supplies, this place has all of the similar grocery and party items. The produce and meat section has items, but not as high quality as the other big box grocery stores. If you are trying to be healthy and look for organic items or stuff to help out with any dieting needs, this is not the place to go. I would save my healthy items grocery trip for Trader Joes or Sprouts myself. Parking lot is large and it is never crowded here. We went here on the Saturday before Easter and there was one person in front of us in the line. Employees are nice and the only ones we saw were at the cash register. They had plenty of registers open while we were visiting here. read more

This store is so poorly managed. Lines so deep. Employees are very nice. I was in a line 7 deep. One cashier and an express lane. I said to the cashier that there must not be a mgr in duty because he has not come to help with this crowd. She responded that there were actually 3 mgr there. Sad read more

I've been going here for years. Now, none of the employees wear a mask or it's only over their mouth. I can't risk it, I'll go to a store that respects safety. read more

I have started shopping here pretty frequently since the prices are so good. I do a lot of my own cooking, so prepackaged stuff is not so much what I am getting, if I wanted more gourmet or healthier prepacked meals I would get them at Trader Joe's or Fraser Farms. But I am getting produce and meat, cheese, etc. And vodka, ya know, obviously. Not everything is a good deal, like coffee filters are a rip off. But, you can get an 8-pack of Altoids for $8, versus buying them at Target or the Gas Station for upwards of $2 per tin, so in the long run you can save money shopping here. The produce prices are good, but they don't have everything...ie, they do not have Snow Peas. But they randomly do have good prices on small things, like a jar of Pesto I have spent $4 on elsewhere, for $2.50, Panko Crumbs are there and a good price, etc. You just have to look and don't get sucked into buying huge vats of Buffalo Wing Sauce or a gallon of jalapeno peppers or anything. Like Costco...sometimes too much of a good thing, is actually TOO MUCH. Toss up on meat...I think Stater Bros is actually cheaper and better quality. We get bulk stuff here, you can also get good items needed for parties, like aluminum pans, cookware, etc. read more

I experienced the best customer service at this store just now. I cannot have dairy so I drink oat milk by planet oat and the Store has been sold out of it for about a week now. I go in everyday or call to check well this morning I went in and they still did not have any. Instead of just telling me they are out one of the managers Chris went to great lengths and called the vista store for me and had them put on hold some for me to go get. He stopped what he was doing and went so above and beyond to help me. True customer service really makes such a huge difference. He was so polite and helpful and you could tell it was genuine so if you ever see this thank you Chris you made my morning. read more

It's horrible customer service. If you have less time go someplace else. You wait in long lines here because the majority of the workers have no incentive to get you cashed out and on your way as they are hourly employees who can't stand their job. There's 2 maybe 3 checkout lines but there's always one less because there's always one line with customers who have a WIC coupon or some returned items or are just holding up an entire checkout line with something that's making the employee have to think too much. I was upset today for example because I was next in line after a customer who had a big voucher for food held up the line and an employee opened another line but took everyone behind me! I came out looking like the crazy person because I had a baby (1 year old with me) and a hot chicken that was now going to be cold when I got home to eat with her and my husband. read more

The store itself and selection is not the reason for 2 stars....no they would get 4 stars from me. The 2 star rating is for lack of customer service. I noticed no employees on the store floor beyond the two checkers and baggers at the front and this was on Friday afternoon around 1pm. I am not familiar with the store's layout and ended up cruising the entire store in visible distress (recovering from a recent surgery, it was obvious I was having difficulty handling the cart) looking for bread yet I was never offerred any assistance! I finally gave up out of sheer exhaustion and made my way to checkout with my other items. When I told the checker what happened, he pointed and told me bread was on isle 2. I had to ask if someone could get it for me and the one bright spot in this experience- the young lady bagging- sweetly offerred to do so. If not for her I would have given 1 star. read more

After the Ralphs across the street shut down this became my regular market for staple items. One of the first things I noticed was their booze prices were often lower than BevMo and they have a good selection. Bottled water is a steal too. Cruise the meat section and you can usually fond some good cuts. They also have things like chorizo (about four brands) and a wide variety of frozen fish. I wish they had a better cereal selection. For such a huge store they don't offer much variety. They do however have all the picnic stuff and cleaning items you'll ever be looking for. Three stars - its always a drag getting through the check out line. They never have more than two lanes open. Since this is in some ways a kind of "warehouse" store (gallon jug of Tapatio anyone?) people roll up to checkout with huge carts full. Its not that the checkers aren't trying, its a volume vs. capacity problem. read more

I alternate shopping here with the store across the street. The checkers at S&F are the best, there are just not enough of them! Often only one register is open. This week my checker was Lorena. She quickly realized that I was going to need help getting my large order out to the car. She called another staff to cover for her, then helped me herself. I really appreciated her effort. read more

The chicken was extremely salty and when I tried to call the store the automated phone service hung up on me. Service is slow for a Saturday before Thanksgiving and only two registers were open. I was refunded and the cashier doesn't care about customers because she didn't apologize or encourage me to come back. I didn't care for the store experience and Smart and Final lost a regular customer. read more

This store is extremely dangerous. The aisles are packed so tightly you have trouble getting one cart thru. Ladders left standing and accessible to the public. I have seen children climb on them. Management shows open disrespect to the customers and the employees do the same. I used to enjoy shopping there but not anymore. I wish another grocery store would move into the old Ralphs building. read more

Even before Ralph's closed, I would hardly go here. They usually only have one checkout lane open and they never have an Express Lane. I usually only have one or two items and always seem to get stuck behind someone stocking up on supplies for their restaurant. Even when a long line forms, they do not open additional lanes right away. When they finally call for someone it always takes a long time for them to show up. Whenever I try to give them another shot, I am quickly reminded of why I hate going there.... There are some good deals on some items; however, the majority of the items are more expensive. read more

Love S&F for institutional size canned and frozen foods and cleaning products. Their fresh vegetables are very good, fair priced and good quality. Excellent selection of unusual items; snow cone syrups, cotton candy supplies, especially the paper wands etc. For institutional cooking and events, they have the right stuff! read more

The store seems geared for small restaurant owners. They sell a lot of bulk items similar to a Costco. There were a lot of transients around the facility. I witnessed a man deficate in front of the building. read more

I was browsing the clearance rack and snagged the last 11boxes of the fly tape (I live by an orchard) at $.25 a piece...I was checking out and it said the total for the fly tape was $10! I mentioned it to the cashier and she fixed it:) I usually get the "prove it" attitude...not her she called the manager over to have him go personally check and then I received my discount:) very great service!!! read more