After living in Yucaipa/Calimesa for years and moving to Michigan, I absolutely MISS Stater Bros. The stores are immaculate clean even if people have complained of some.. the staff is helpful & friendly, the meat department is exceptional and I HOPE they DO NOT switch to self-checkout !!!! The stores here have and I HATE IT and compared to Stater Bros, they are filthy . MISS STATER BROS !!! Calimesa store is a bit smaller but I would trade it for the stores I have here in a heartbeat ! read more

Checkers are so slow. You know when you walk into a place and first thing you do is check who is working the register. The same ladies who stand around and do nothing but talk. Stop talking and ring people up. People have things to do and they don't want to hear your sorry life problems. That's right, register as in 1. They have at least 8 lanes and always just 1 open. I've walked out a couple times because it wasn't worth it. They rather stock shelves or sweep the floor or talk about the schedule and breaks then take my money. I always wonder that. Shouldn't you help people spend money instead of make it difficult for them to pay? Anyways, just go to Cherry Valley location. Hope the workers don't relocate after this one closes. Bananas are better there too. read more

This store sucks harder and harder each week. Every time i want to check out, the employees continue with their personal conversations about blood work, lunch, weekend parties. I dont want to hear it. Let me buy my eggs and get on with my day. Good lord. Their customer service apologizes for it but the behavior doesnt change. I wish there were other grocery options. read more

Didn't appreciate the customer service experience when I was waiting in line for a return on an unused product bought same day just a few hours before just because it pertained to alcohol. She called me out in line and stated that they don't accept returns for anything relating to alcohol in a very stern and unsympathetic manner. The line all starred and looked at me, making it awkward. The bottle was simply way too far overpriced and the discount ticket initially misled me as a customer. Not buying that type of product here again and will avoid shopping at this local store. I should add that they didn't ask for ID either given it was expensive alcohol, yet I get asked at the majority of stores I shop at frequently including this very location for cheaper alcoholic products. read more

When paying by debit card last week I requested cash back and asked for 1 dollar to be in coin change. I was denied this change request. She more than implied If it doesn't come out of the change machine, they can't do it. She is a cashier. I was dumbfounded. I told her this is stupid and she responded that's how it works. No apology. No sincerity. So all they do is scan prices and can't be trusted to make change. I should have asked for a manager. I left angry and get angry each time I think about it. Incompetent cashier. read more

Excellent service as always. It was perfect timing, missing all the payday (Friday) shoppers. read more

Stater Bros. Markets - Copy Cat Soup - Grocery Near Me - Calimesa, California

First and foremost, the staff at this Stater Brothers bakery are absolutely amazing. On Saturday June 28th 2025 I walked in, slightly in a panic realizing it may not be possible for anyone to create this cake for my daughter's birthday with such short notice. Kristy was BEYOND amazing, took time with me, even though there was a line, she was calm, courteous, and confident she could get this done by Sunday morning. I walked in at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, to Kristy and the rest of the bakery staff's big smiles, and the cake I was shown blew me away. It was better than the picture that I showed them. The smile on my daughter's face when she saw this beautiful cake was priceless. I don't write reviews, but this individual and team deserve the recognition. THANK YOU so much for this amazing Creation for my daughter's 10th birthday!! read more

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I went in Halloween night to return some caramel candy that was on clearance, however candy wouldn't come off the wrapper. Nikki, the cashier, decided to launch a full investigation. She asked me if I had a receipt? I said I didn't think to bring it. It has the big red sticker showing how much I paid. She starts to tell me all the information that is on a receipt. Mind you, I'm a grown adult familiar with receipts. She then asks me what day I bought this $2 candy. I said a couple of days ago. She asks which day? My blood is starting to boil. I say today is Friday, so that makes it Wednesday. She tells me she doesn't know if her manager will refund me. I do not respond. I continue to put my Mt.Dew on the counter. She calls the manager & says I've never had ANYONE return something from CLEARANCE. Is there a different procedure? Mind you, she never asked the manager if she could refund me. She tells me twice that she took the $2 off my tab. I guess she wanted to be thanked for disrespecting me. I said okay, so she would hopefully drop the issue. She had 2 co-workers watching her act superior to me. I finally have everything, getting ready to leave & she says In the future ..... I cut her off. Shook my finger at her and said I can't believe you're STILL TALKING about a $2 return. You are anal !!! She's on a POWER TRIP with her inquisition for a $2 store credit. I made sure I had my receipt, so I could complain to her boss about how disrespectful she is in teaching me her customer a lesson in front of an audience. read more

Our family enjoys shopping here-the place is sparkling clean,staff is always helpful and friendly and the deli foods are always fresh and delicious! The fresh made bakery always features just made fresh items too! read more

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Came to Stater Brothers today, they usually have the friendliest cashier that acknowledges you, came to this one cashier with first name starting with D did not even say hi, or thank you when I finished paying. Props to her lead for noticing the line was long and had me go to express lane since it was open. The person who helped bag my groceries was very friendly and helpful. I would rather go to my regular Stater Brothers next time in Cherry Valley, I just figured I was in the area might as well get my shopping done. Not sure I will come back . read more

So apparently, now I won't be shopping at this Stater bros because they have taken the very disrespectful managers from yucipa store and put them in this one. today I was in there and my cashier was levi along with no hello and straight to ringing up my groceries. There is no smile and once again he was very distracted, talking to the bagger. I wish instead of moving people stores they address the issues that they have isn't the only manager that I have had issues at the Yucaipa store, but I'm very shocked to see him at this one and now I am going to be going and shopping at the new Trader Joe's. read more

Best place for groceries clean store great staff a. It more expensive but quality it's always better and it's closer to me and the food section it's really good. Highly recommended read more

I am pregnant and woke up craving sushi. Went to staters bright and early for an avocado roll. The sushi chef was there and starting his day. I asked if there would be avocado rolls soon and he made me one fresh while I did my shopping! It was incredibly delicious. Best sushi around and so affordable. Thank you kind sir for being just one of the many delightful employees at Stater Bros Calimesa. Appreciate you! read more

I hope this gets to the General Store Manager, I am going to go right through it since this is not the first time that has happened. Today I was at the store because I saw some digital deals, once I approached the cashier my number didn't come up, my friend who was in front of me also tried her number and it was the something her number didn't come up. the cashier looking annoyed didn't bother to assist even when we asked for help she just responded I don't know. what kind of customer service training this people are getting ? it is upsetting, if your machines are not working then don't have this type of digital deals. it is clearly your workers do not want to be bothered at all. I am so upset by the approach and look we got, I am actually going to take the time to write nice letter to corporate and I will inform them of this issues. NO ONE should be experiencing any type of looks by your workers, they are RUDE!!!!! don't forget they are there for a reason and that is to serve and help the customers respectfully that is why they get paid for. please make sure to address this to them because corporate will find out about this. Thank you read more

I could have sworn I did a review for this store several years ago? Or did it get removed like the other nearby business because I simply stated my opinion and what I felt was truthful "At the time"? They really need to carefully examine each request(s) to delete reviews by other people, keep in mind, when they dislike a review -that it was written "several years ago" & require person/or owner to write the reviewer & request it be removed, just for the reviewer to go back, give it an fair chance to be completely honest and non biased. I would have done that & retract my past review. Sadly it's just not going to happen because there's no such thing as free speech anymore. My review being now is that I have had good recent shopping experiences here. I always loved Stater Brothers, quality, great prices & variety of selection more than Ralph's & Vons put together. And I don't think my past review (I definitely remember writing one for this location) wasn't really negative, shouldn't have been taken as reflection of market itself. It was a different time (yes irony) as was the situation. It was and still is a great store, I just believe it got read into too much or possibly miscommunication either way, I still like coming here never stopped going when I'm around here. And great customer service. Inland Empire's desert jewel, I just wish they were locations in South Bay or West LA. And best beer & wine selection in Calimesa. read more

It takes a lot for me to write a review, whether good or bad. This just needs to be done today. This stores meat department has gone from good to terrible. I will not come here again. The meat department manager is the most uncooperative and dismissive person I've met in your store. He clearly does not know how to provide customer service and even worse I feel like I'm bothering him during our interactions. When he tries to choose a piece of meat, you would think he would do his best to choose the best you have available in the cut that is being requested. But he does the opposite and acts like nothing is wrong and that he would take that piece of meat home to his family. I clearly know better than that. I guess I will just drive the extra five minutes to go to the Cherry Valley Boulevard location and get superior customer service and selection from a meat department that is interested in customer satisfaction. read more

REALLY??...are the chickens laying golden eggs? 10.99/dz for quality eggs. And the lower quality ..$3 less. I'm buying chickens. Thanks SB read more

Yay we finally have a bakery at this location thank you for my beautiful cupcakes. The colors I asked for were perfect. read more

Stater Bros. Markets - chocolate cupcakes with blue frosting - Grocery Near Me - Calimesa, California

Two stars is because I found what I came for. From there it's the same issues that has gone on for a long time as seen in other posts. That would be customer service. It's good to see the co workers getting along with each other but to carry on a conversation among themselves without even acknowledging the customer at the register is pretty insulting. As usual the scenario of this visit was the checker talking with the bagger talking about another employee and the fact that he didn't have to work his full shift the night before. You know what as a customer....I don't care. Carry on the conversation on YOUR time in the break room and focus on the customers who come in and actually would appreciate a simple "hello, how are you". Even Walmart's got you beat on customer service!! read more

This Stater Brothers used to be the nicest place to go ever. The staff were so kind and considerate. Now they hired A lot of new staff. Many of them are rude. I will say thank you like three times during the visit I don't get one single response back. The cash register worker was so rude to this elderly lady in front of me. If this place wasn't so close to my house I would never go back. It's so disappointing. read more

This store is a bust. There's never any staff after 8pm working the checkout lines and those stocking shelves don't seem to know where any products are. I am sure they don't, as they restock them, but they gave an attitude which isn't anywhere near customer service. Unfortunately the same can be said for other staff, bar the more senior managers who seem to be resigned to slovenly attitudes and sloth-like work pace. I only come here for a few items I can't get at Fresh & Easy and this place lets the Stater brand down. read more

Stater Bros. Markets - Only one checkout clerk and a line of 10 customers with no extra help anywhere in sight. - Grocery Near Me - Calimesa, California

I'm from out of town but this store allowed a man to enter the store without a mask. He was in front of me in line with no mask. No one told him anything. The cashier was wearing a mask but didn't ask the man to put one on. The cashier (without gloves) touched the items the mask-less man touched and then did not sanitize his hands before handling my items. I am disgusted. I should have left but I really needed the items. Now I need to wipe them down when I get home. That is NOT cool. read more

The employee placed an unfinished tray that still soap on it in the case. Fresh meat will be placed on this tray! read more

Stater Bros. Markets - This tray has soap on it still. Fresh meat will be placed on the dirty tray. - Grocery Near Me - Calimesa, California

Talk about great customer service. I am standing in the deli waiting for orange chicken (craving it badly) and they are making it fresh. That's pretty awesome. It's busy with all the last minute thanksgiving shoppers and they made the time to make something in the back for a customer. There is no rudeness or wierd people here. Just a lot of busyness. It's the only supermarket in Calimesa, what do you expect! read more

Stater Bros. Markets - Thier Orange Chicken is delicious - Grocery Near Me - Calimesa, California

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Paul helped resolve the missing product issue I was having. Appreciating all you do to stock our favorite items during covid.

I shop here because I live near by. My problem is, the clerks visit and converse with each other instead of paying attention to the customers. 4 clerks having a conversation tonight about how there should be a pumpkin carving contest. Great. When is it? Id love to go so I can intrude on their personal time for once. I just want my groceries and i want to get in and get out. The line would go faster if they kept the personal conversations to a minimum. read more

Victoria in the service deli is the best. Food is always fresh and well stocked. Definitely coming back again.

Staters used to have decent meat prices. Not anymore! Ever since the new CEO took over, no more meat sales . Nothing less than 5.99/lb. Today I got a flyer in the mail advertising Rib Eye for 5.99. Went down to Calimesa Staters and had them cut a 2 lb steak. It rang up at 8.99/lb. I asked the butcher about the sale, he said it only exists at the Oak Glen store! I looked at the ad when I got home, nowhere does it say it that. Ever since jack brown left managing staters these dirtbag greedy supermarket execs he hired have ripped off the loyal stater customers. No wonder people are flocking to Aldi where they value their customers. read more

I am a long time resident of Calimesa been going to this store for years but the customer service is horrible and has been going down for a while. This morning I got in line at a register. The cashier did not greet me, she immediately started ringing up my groceries, and all the while was talking to another coworker who got in line behind me, it wasn't until she realized I still hadn't paid for my groceries did finally told me the amount. I thought wow really....she had a smirk on her face and we had words she thanked me for " making her day" why do Staters Bros employees act like the customer owes them something? from now on I think I will go to Vons it may be out of the way but at least they are nice. The managers should be ashamed of themselves for allowing a person like this to represent their company. The cashiers name was Lydia. I called to speak with the manager....he or she did not pick up the call. But, that is normal for this store. read more

I decided to stop in to their deli to purchase a vegi sandwich, because I wasn't in the mood for another Subway sandwich, just getting tired of them. Well, that was a mistake!! This Stater Bros market has chased me back to Subway! The service was horrible. Although there were two people there, they were too busy to take my order, even though I was the only customer at the counter, and then when one of them decided to help me, it was done so with attitude. I actually felt guilty for bothering them. Subway, I'm sorry for turning my back on you. Please take me back. I've now realized the er of my ways. I promise to never turn my back on you again. Just please take me back, give me another chance. I was mistakenly wooed to Stater by their slick ads, and smooth talk. I was weak, (really really hungry). Also I admit I was wondering what it would be like to be with another sandwich place, but now I know it was wrong. I will never do this again, honest. read more

Wack. This store is too small. Had no bakery. I'm in the store now waiting on a sandwich I ordered to be made and the lady that took my order has now helped 4 other people and has still not even started on my sandwich. I will not come back here again. Boo!!! read more

Stater Bros. Markets - I just want my sandwich!!! - Grocery Near Me - Calimesa, California

As always, the Stater Bros. experience is top-notch! There crew at this store are always friendly and helpful; even personally walking me to an aisle when I'm not sure when to find something. read more

This is the worst Stater's in the area. I only go here if in a pinch because it is so close to my house. They don't offer a lot of options as far as baked goods and deli items go. The Stater's on Beaumont Ave has way more available. The customer service is pretty bad also and you are the one that usually has to greet the cashier, who will totally ignore you. The night crew is worse. All they talk about is partying with each other while they ring you up. If you can, pick a different branch. read more

Just had the worst experience. Went to get fried chicken and was told wouldn't be ready for 15 minutes. Told the person I wanted a 8 piece and would be back 15 minutes. Only wonder the store waiting for my order. 15 minutes later another worker told me that my order wasn't taken down. I guess there is no communication here. This is the 2nd time I've had a bad experience. Won't be coming back to this store. read more

*** Pit stop review (Calimesa) *** Time for a break to reload on water and snacks. This is a standard Stater Bros. It has been remodeled a bit with nice refrigeration units surrounding the perimeter of the store. It's located in a sleepy area of town. The staff and store patrons are friendly. This makes for a nice safe place to make a pit-stop off of the 10 freeway in the Calimesa area. Freeway access = Close easy freeway access. Shopping area = Clean & organized Service = friendly Restroom = unknown read more

Selection is small, aisles are narrow, and the layout is confusing. But that's not the problem. The staff is. The employees make you feel like they'd rather cut your throat than check/help you out! The cashier and bagger were having a convo, (all smiles) that apparently I interrupted by needed to be checked out. Their smiles turned to hate and disgust for having to touch groceries and take money. Well, excuse the !%#! outta me! Screw saying hello or giving me my total just look at me like I killed your cat. Completely awkward. Then bagger girl threw the gingerbread man I brought for my grandson in the cart, what do you have against the gingerbread man!? It really is a horrible feeling to be treated so badly for no reason. The two stars are for convenience and cleanliness. read more

I understand times are tought right now because of Covid 19. I went to this stater bros around 8 to 9 pm. The cashier Kristean rather have a personal conversation with 2 of her coworkers, then be nice to a customer which was me. KRISTEAN was rude to me and not friendly at all. Plus her attitude needs adjusting... I will continue shopping here but I will never stand in line to have her check me out. read more

The Best Customer Service today!! I had just exited the store with a full cart of groceries. I am 70 years old and have COPD. By the time I reached my car, I was out of breath... I opened my car to unload the groceries and had to pause to breathe...just then one of the courtesy clerks from Stater Bros approached me and asked if I needed assistance...I gladly accepted, and he insisted that I get in my car, start it and turn on the air. I told him I just needed to use my inhaler, after I did he asked if it was helping me breath, and he kept talking to me as he finished loading my groceries into my car.. His conversing with me helped calm me down, and by the time he finished unloading the groceries, I was back to breathing fairly normally.... Thank you again Nolan for being one of the most courteous and concerned courtesy clerks I have encountered. read more

I've been shopping here for a little over 3 years the customer service is so/so there only one tall Hispanic mall clerk who is always really nice HOWEVER today a clerk named Tina M came of extremely racist she was having a conversation with a white lady holding up the line so unprofessional about Donald Trump and saying that Democrats are dumb etc after holding up the line once it was my turn to check out her attitude became nasty and rude she didn't say hello she tell me the total she was completely disgusting and people like her shouldn't even employed and such a nice establishment read more

I am really pleased with the selection of vegan products. I can find more vegan choices here than I can at specialty stores in the area. I never have a long wait in the checkout and the clerks are super friendly. Last time I was in a lovely girl offered to get me a basket when she noticed my arms were full of items. Definitely 5 stars. read more