Newer management in recent weeks. Staff is just chill and indifferent…read more Really cool space for a "mini mart" style grocery. Spacious ground floor in the old Reed Opera House with neat & funky art along the walls. Product variety overall is perhaps "above-average". My staples are usually Kettle chips, Jackson (avocado oil) chips, pasta red sauce and pasta or spaghetti Barilla noodles. Now, if only they could add a good quality oat milk...

A really great market in downtown Salem, no the first floor of the Reed Operal House. I went…read morespecifically to look for hard candies, like a jolly rancher or something because I had a dry, cough but I didn't want official cough drops. They only had gummy/chewy candies or chocolate, and they had actual Cough Drops. I ended up getting some "Lemon Ginger" gummi from Trolli, and it worked for what I wanted to. But, a great spot!

I'm not sure about you, but when I see dogs in a store that sells groceries I get a little grossed…read moreout. Very strange as every other place seems to refuse dogs save for service ones. The service dogs get into barking matches with other dogs and it's a disturbance to everyone. Not to mention the pee and poop that occurs. Another unfortunate aspect is the behaviors of some customers, it's astonishing how rude and verbally abusive these folks were to the cashiers. I didn't see any support from management when it came to one lady who was upset with a cashier who was hard of hearing. This woman berated the cashier and got so upset over a simple misunderstanding. Disgusting behavior! The overall selection of items is fun to look at, but a lot of items are clearly overpriced and can be found at other stores for less. I'm not paying 3 or more for a dollar tree item. The cashiers are always nice and helpful, but the management needs to support them more, especially when customers are rude. As a customer, I believe we're not always right, especially when one is acting up with an employee. Employees deserve respect and safety, without them a business can suffer and flounder.

When it comes to Wheeler Dealer, no day is the same. The store is incredibly random and offers a…read moremyriad of things at discounted prices. With only a handful of locations in the Willamette Valley, it is an Oregon local chain that specializes in liquidation from overstocked items that range from generic to brand new. Unlike other discount stores, nothing here is second hand. It's all cheap and new, just the way I like it. (#1) The store is clean, fairly organized, and incredibly low key. This is one of those stores where I feel like half the time there are more employees than customers; I'm not sure if it ever truly gets busy here. There's plenty of parking and the staff seems pretty good about helping folks find what they need. I noted the randomness of the store but just how random are we talking? :: They had samurai swords. Yes, real samurai swords. And so many knives; it's practically a convention of blades. :: A produce section. Small compared to a supermarket, but vast for stores of this size. :: There are so many different tools here that this place may as well be an actual hardware store. :: They have local alumni memorabilia, ranging from OSU footballs to Univ of Oregon apparel. :: A collection of animal themed clocks, frames, and general home decor. A bear lamp or a duck telephone? How about an eagle paperweight or a snakehead letter opener? :: There are children's toys for less than $5 but high end coolers that range in the hundreds. Go figure. :: There is a considerable amount of seasonal decor. Christmas stuff? Check. Easter holidays? Check. Halloween fun? Also check. :: Beyond the produce, there is a decent selection of non-perishable foods here. It's better than dollar store type stuff, but not by much. :: They had a big ol selection of rugs. Not doormats, but actual large rugs that could blanket a room. :: Gardening equipment galore. This might be the largest inventory of the entire store. Frankly, this place is kind of fascinating. Where can one buy a sword, get groceries, Halloween candy, landscaping tools, and decorate one's house? Only at Wheeler Dealer. __________ (#1) My new tagline.

I love Grocery Outlet. I pretty much shop there every weekend. It is my first stop to get as much…read moreas I can on my grocery list (plus plenty of weird and wonderful unexpected finds that aren't). Employees are always nice enough and some are real charmers. They have really cool stuff you won't find elsewhere and most of the time their prices are less than your standard grocery chain. All that remains true at this new location in Salem, but I have to admit I didn't love it. I think the layout and design is a lot more "outlet" than the ones I usually frequent and I just didn't like the feel. I'm sure they had all the same great products, but I honestly didn't enjoy shopping and didn't wander like I usually would. It's not really their fault and I don't know how else to say I didn't like the vibes but....well I didn't. Once thing I'll give them is that they had some seriously gorgeous and fairly rare philodendrons in their plant section. I didn't see them until after I'd checked out, but they did tempt me to get back in line. So while I won't actively avoid this store, you are more likely to find me at Lancaster Drive when in Salem.

Talk about a glow up! It's as if Sandra D (Street) transformed into Sandy before right here in…read moreSalem. The drab lights, leaky refrigerators and tired look are a thing of the past. The parking lot is much more accessible and the storefront, more welcoming. The aisles are wider and the store, brighter. Selection seems to be the same; you can find a great selection of coffee, closeout health and beauty, and international options. They usually run a deal on turkeys for the holidays, but I'd suggest to throughly check any perishables, as deals here come with a risk of going bad quickly, I'm not sure if the increased prices are due to the move or what our government is doing to the economy, but my favorite sea salt sunflower seeds went up from $2.99 to $5.99 in the past several months. I usually have favorite stores for particular items, so check out this new location (tucked back by Northern Lights movie theater) and share your review!

I went to return a couple paint rollers that left plastic pieces all over my door i was painting…read more The rollers said they were for smooth to semi smooth surface painting. Cory, a manager at Ace proceeded to mansplain to me that ​ I chose the wrong rollers for the job . He was unsympathetic and Unapologetic that I would now have to wait for the paint to dry and sand it down and repaint it. I have been living in West Salem for over 30 years and never dealt with anyone so unprofessional and condescending. He must be related to the owner because he has no customer service skills and doesn't care that I was upset about our interaction. I was buying more rollers when I went there.

This place has the friendliest hardware store vibe of any hardware store on the planet and I think…read moreI've been to all of them, so I know. If you prefer not to be swallowed by the vast and impersonal big box hardware scene and you prefer incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and plentiful numbers of employees who are standing by at all times to assist you in all of your crazy projects, then this is definitely the hardware store for you.

Clean store and the produce looked great! A wide selection of dairy and dry goods. Keep up the…read moregood service. Hope this review boosts your rating.

Amazing prices and great workers. Angelo helped translate for people who didn't speak Spanish and…read morewas very helpful. Overall awesome store, will be coming back.

I've visited and purchased from this business several times. Every time I come in, I'm immediately…read moregreeted and asked if I'm looking for anything in particular, which I personally love as there's so many products and they are always more than happy to help. I also usually ask a few questions or for recommendations, which are readily answered and the staff is always very knowledgeable and personable. Last time I was there I received a very thorough answer to chef knife recommendations and wooden cutting board maintenance. Easily one of my favorite kitchen stores and I can't recommend them enough! I haven't had a chance to try out their classes but you can see the cooking area in the store and it's always well kept and the classes look awesome!

When I need a new or replacement kitchen tool I always stop by and check what they have. I have…read morepurchased lots of baking equipment here. I just got a new Cuisinart immersion blender here and so far it great.

Boschler's is the ultimate home town hardware store. They have everything and can get you anything…read more They saved my bacon when our freezer died and they were the only store in the valley that had a large enough freezer in stock. The beyer family is amazing and they have always been part of the fabric of the community and I love to be able to help keep local retailers strong!

This is a must for old town feel hardware store. Great selection of hardware, kitchenware and toys…read more The people are so friendly and helpful. I bought a present for a friends little boy and Lori so graciously wrapped it for me. Bow and all! We go there every time we are in town!

I've lived in Scio for about 2 + years now. I've gotten to know the employees at Stop N Save and I…read morelove all of them. They work hard. They are friendly and they helped as much as they can. Highly recommend this store and absolutely have adored the people working here since I moved here. Thank you to all the staff! 5 stars!!! Just want to mention, they donate expired veg to farms and have to me and my pet pig.they are very community.

Where to start, I've had good, and bad experiences at this location in Scio. The doughnuts are…read morepretty delicious, the employees have been okay. There's a new hire that has a terrible attitude, and poor customer service. I would say insubordinate behavior to say the least. I went in to purchase dish soap, and the boy named Caleb, threw my stuff into a bag and asked if I wanted my three cents back. Yes, I would like my change thank you. He proceeded to throw my money in my hand. I did ask for his name and walked out. I tried to call the store and the boy answered and said to call back later, and hung up on me, when I asked to speak with a supervisor. I tried calling back he refused to let me speak with his superior. Then of course, he hung up on me when I tried to call again for the same thing. I don't know this person, never been treated so poorly by a random cashier like this before, considering I am very courteous towards people. From what I've heard around town, he's already built a bad rapport with other people. They say he's "ornery" needs someone to teach him some manners. I am a regular at this store, and I won't tolerate a disrespectful little brat that can't keep his attitude in check. I'm hoping to get in touch with corporate or management who can put him on notice. Not a pleasant experience for some dish soap.