I'm originally a Californian, so until I moved here last year, I didn't even know what a Cub was…read more This is the grocery store closest to where we currently reside, so obviously, we go there with relative frequency, along with the Trader Joe's in the adjacent shopping center. It's even within walking distance, which made for a great excuse to get out of the house and take a long walk on wintery days just to pick up a small/light item or two. (And no worries about your ice cream melting on the walk back in zero degree temps, haha!)
Truthfully though, I still also go to Aldi (up the freeway a bit) and the Walmart Supercenter over in Burnsville for the BULK of my grocery shopping. Cub isn't the thrifty option, especially for things like meat, produce, canned goods, and even dairy. So when I need ingredients for creating a big crockpot dinner or to stock up for the week ahead, I don't shop at Cub. That doesn't mean Cub doesn't or can't have some good deals, it just means you'll be keeping your eye out for those deals, and be signed up for their loyalty program with your phone number at checkout. For example, I definitely splurged on soda pop last week when they put 12-packs and 24-packs on sale.
It reminds me of an Albertson's or Lucky's. It's kind of like it's supposed to be a more "upscale" experience than skulking about Walmart or bargain grocers. Like they have a cut counter for the deli and butcher, that kind of thing, if that still matters to you in this day and age when these niceties are being phased out to reduce headcount and streamline inventory. So it might be worth that extra nickel (ha, who am I kidding? With this inflation, extra buck) to you if you have the means.
I always utilize the self-checkout. I dunno, it's just my preference to do my own thing and not be burdensome, and also organize my groceries in my reusable bags just the way I want to. But the employees monitoring that area (or who've helped me when I inevitably double-scan an item on accident LOL) have always been friendly and kind towards me and my husband. At least one of them recognizes us by now, which is sweet.
Also, the bathrooms have always been reasonable clean, and they're positioned very conveniently by the entrance so you can use them before you start shopping. I've also won plushies out of their crane machine in the antechamber, lol. And if you're here the right time of year, there'll be Girl Scouts selling cookies! Yay!
I can't speak to their pharmacy, as I've never used it. The parking lot is large and not shared with much else that draws a lot of customers. They seem to keep up well with cart returns, because I never see too many packed into the cart bays or left around in the lot.
