This is no longer a Vons. It was topically upgraded to a Pavilions. Nearly the same decor. Just higher prices. :( Farewell, Vons, you were better. read more

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I wrote a 5 star review years ago when this was Vons. It is now Pavilions. It is HORRID. Some really nice checkers but for the most part really substandard management. Jennifer walks around like she doesn't even work there. There is a short, small middle aged woman who has been there for many years who always has her hair up and she NEVER smiles. I was trying to be super friendly this morning and she was crabby as all get out. If this store wasn't down the street from where I live I would never go and already have cut way back on my spending at this Vons/Pavilions. Instead I spend the bulk of my grocery dollars at Ralphs in Redondo where almost everyone is nice and cordial. This place would have to jump high to reach substandard. Stay away. read more

This is my black sandwich after I bought a Philly at the Vons deli. I can't believe they even served this. Now I have a burnt taste in my mouth after taking a couple bites. It was just disgusting. Anyways I just wanted to warn people to check their sandwiches before they leave because they don't care what they wrap up. I'm sorry but 25 bucks for two sandwiches and I get burnt flavor yuck.. read more

Vons - This is my deli sandwich. Yuck - Grocery Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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Another horrible time at the Vons in Hermosa beach. 1line open at 10:30 on a Friday morning. They opened another one but didn't turn on the light so no one knew it was open. Then we were told by the manager to go to that line but the closed sign was up. I didn't trust them. Finally they opened a different line, no money in the till, cashier couldn't log in, etc. The usual crap service. And no one helping the cashier fix the situation. Barbara tried very hard to be efficient. This store was a great one years ago. I primarily shop at Trader Joe's now because this kind of stuff doesn't happen there and their prices are better. I only go to vons when I need something TJs doesn't have. read more

Wanted to give a shout out to Dave in the meat department at Von 's Hermosa Beach. Dave is very busy, however he always takes the time to assist me with my crazy requests. If he is unable to help at the moment, he goes over and beyond to make sure that if he is able to obtain what you need for a special or ordinary meal, he will go out of his way to help. Thanks to Dave, driving from one store to another is no longer necessary. read more

At this Vons today, Jan. 17 at around 4:15 pm, the Mask sign (8.5 x 11) is placed behind other merchandise and very very hard to see. There are multiple customers walking inside without masks (2 teenagers, a man at the self check out, 1 walking in) or with masks below the nose (2 men at register). Staff member did not tell customers to put the masks on or wear them properly even after being told about that. Covid infection is surging at alarming rates at this moment and we need everyone, especially grocery stores, to comply with laws and regulations to lower risks and help ensure safety for others. read more

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My go to place for groceries and they got a great sushi chef! What a gem her sushi bar and service is in the South Bay....

There's a reason there are only 2.5 stars. I went in on a Friday to pick up a corsage I ordered 4 days earlier. She told me they weren't taking any corsage orders...I wasn't placing an order, picking up!!! Apparently someone quit, the only person who could create a corsage so they said basically oh well. Try another store. Never again. read more

Friday, 23 Feb 2024, ~10pm. The non-self-serve checkout line is manned by an elderly fellow who is wearing rubber gloves . . . . . . which was all fine and well, until he took a tissue and began wiping his nose (including digging something out, if you know what I mean), then returned to handling customer's purchases without having removed his gloves, washed his hands, then donned a new pair of gloves. Ewwww! read more

This review goes specifically to the Bakery department at this Von's. Over the weekend I placed an order for a custom made cake for a party I threw. Not only did they have a custom cake done in less than 24 hours, but the design exceeded my expectations (I asked for pink ballerina pointe shoes and snowflakes for a "Nutcracker-esque" theme!) and it turned out beautifully!!! The cake tasted great too and everyone at the party really enjoyed it. Whomever the cake artist is at Von's did an amazing job. The man who took my order was very nice too. This is the 2nd custom cake that's been ordered from them and they've hit the mark each time. And - the prices are really great. They'll be my go to for any future cake orders. read more

Most days at Vons I use the self checkout. Today I was purchasing alcohol so needed to go through the cashiers. I understand we all have bad days, but Barbara was rude to the two guests in front of me and myself. She kept rolling her eyes and had no patience. With her very sweet and kind bagger. Maybe she was having an off day, however she seemed more than annoyed that she had to come to work today. Barbara, I hope you have a better day tomorrow. And thank you to the very kind bagger, he made up for her poor attitude. read more

Very clean and spacious inside, fresh fruits and vegetables, though the variety of fruits could improve, seafood and meat racks have more choices, friendly staff at check out. read more

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An excellent experience with Vons bakery... A super busy work week.. Needed a custom cake..They went above & beyond for me.. My friends absolutely loved their bday cake surprise!.. Greatjob Vons bakery!.. Thank you verymuch! read more

If they allow 0 that would be my review. The rest of text is just to make Yelp happy since my review was short and they did not want to post! Go to Trader Joe's read more

I love Vons because it's the Safeway brand in SoCal. Their deli is awesome with plenty of fresh sandwich selections, hot food, chilled prepared dishes that just require microwaving, plenty of fresh fruit bowls for lunch/snacking, and several options at the bakery of single piece cakes/deserts. The only reason I give 3 stars is because union store employees tend not be very friendly. For example, I'm the first to say "hello" or "good morning," and they just stare at back with no regard. I also have to tell them several times I want a plastic bag - not paper. I came in here a few times while staying at the Hampton across the street for a week. The overall store lighting and ambiance is very welcoming and classy. Lotto is offered up front. I love supporting union employees, but many need to work on service skills. read more

What's going on with Vons Hermosa? They only have one or 2 cashiers. Are they transferring work from paid employees to unpaid customers with self check out? I've been at 6 am before work and it's only self check out. Sad to see Cashiers losing their jobs or hours worked being reduced, losing income read more

This is a good VONS location, generally, store (#2110) @ 715 Pier Ave. There's a spacious parking lot with a CVS and a few restaurants incl. a Jamba Juice and a Wells Fargo Bank too. The only criticism I have of most supermarkets, not just Von's is the growing trend to entice, suggest and somewhat force shoppers to buy more quantity in order to get the price break discount. I really don't need 4 x 12 packs of soda pop. I sure would just like to buy 1. I don't need 10 x of anything really, and would love to just buy one. If I wanted bulk, I'd go to Costco or Sam's Club. There's a reason why I shop at supermarkets. Before (and it still exists), prices would be market as 4 / $8.00 and they'd prorate the purchase, so 1 would be $2; and 2 would be $2 each = $4, etc. No obligation to buy more than 1. Now you see signs saying "MUST BUY" as the disclaimer to the discount. It's tougher, especially for single folks, couples or small families as well as those who don't have fridge / freezer / storage space as well as tighter budgets, and most importantly those who can't use or go through fast enough, huge quantities. Also, now Von's (part of the Safeway family) has some new "APP" (I think it's called "Just for U") instant coupon adding to the confusion to get lower price discounts based on logging in and using your phone, yet another way to access your personal data and send you offers. I remember when there were just regular coupons, then "double coupon values" then later on the whole free membership plastic card promotions (I know Albertsons got rid of that system) using phone numbers and email address, grocery shopping continues to be complicated as stores try to increase their AOV (average order value) of their shoppers to buy more as well as to track their purchases and build their database with customer/consumer behavior profiles. Parking is fairly easy here and this location is in the South Bay Beach Cities area, so is sort of a magnet to where the young beautiful people shop as well. I have a sense this could be a decent secret 'lil pick-up venue for initiating conversations in the isles and sparking potential dating opportunities. read more

Every time I go in the store when it opens at 6 AM the checker is 15 to 20 minutes late. I am not one to complain, but if I was the manager, I wouldn't be happy since this gives the store a bad reputation read more

This Vons needs new management especially in the produce department. Not only is the quality of fruit sub par when compared to other grocery stores in the SouthBay, but other Vons stores in SoCal -- including Big Bear which is regularly regarded as the worst Vons in California. Yet in terms of produce quality Big Bear is twice as good. Examples of regularly bad produce include moldy berries (especially more expensive organic varieties), tasteless and dried out mandarins, rotten apples, and constant unripe melons. Despite this store being three blocks from my house and halfway decent in sales, I just won't continue to buy any produce from here. read more

A Vons is a Vons....shelves loaded, fantastic floral department and a wine aisle that includes varietals sold only in wine stores, neat! This store isn't as spacious as my local store, then again real estate costs here are likely double but I never have trouble finding what I need, though I admit it does take me longer to find things simple because the store layout is a little different. The meat department always has a premium selection; lobsters, scallops, prime beef, which is nice when I'm in the area and can get what I need here and not have to detour to WF or BF. Lots of parking but it does get busy, great people watching too. read more

Not a fan of this store. The people that work here are great, but it's always so difficult to find an employee to ask where a product is. Also, the location of some of the isles dont make sense at all, which makes it hard to find things. The zip lock bags and aluminum foil are next to the frozen stuff rather than the toiletries and other house items. So stupid. My biggest complaint is the meat selection and prices. Ralphs has a way bigger meat and fish selection with much better prices. You can't find chicken or meat for less than $10. I have started to drive farther to go to Ralphs than go to this Vons which I live next to. Also, I have to bag my groceries most of the time. Nobody likes to do that. read more

Hit or miss, mostly miss. There's no help there at all. You guys pay horribly, scant benefits and tons of work , and yet you expect smiles and great service out of your workers. You can't have it both ways. read more

I do love shopping at this Von's. They always have a really nice fresh seafood and meat selection. It's the only store in this area that carries my favorite (branzino!) on a regular basis. The guys that work at the seafood & meat counters are always available and willing to help me find exactly what I need. The wine aisle is awesome. They have a wide selection of brands, and always offer a discount on multiple bottles. They also carry all of the non-dairy alternatives - milk, coffee creamer, yogurt & cream cheese, that I rely on. read more

I have purchased the absolute worst steaks in my life at vons hermosa lately... seemingly good looking on the surface, they have the worst gristle i have ever experienced. I buy NY Strip steaks.... It has forced me to go to Ralphs, where there are no quality issues.... it's a shame really... the beef is marked "USDA Choice" and at the very least this is misleading and at the worst deliberate lies.. read more

Extremely rude staff, that states you down without even say hello or do you need anything? Cashier Erik was very rude about helping seperate my instacart order. overall experience was terrible. Cant say any vons is much better but this one tops them all in crappy service. read more

tried to buy something at 1 a.m. but was told computers wouldn't be back up until 1:15 a.m. because they go down for their daily update... You close at 2 a.m. but your computers go down every night at 1 a.m. for computer updates?! what is the reasoning behind this? can you update later?! or just close earlier. i want to know whose dumb ass idea this was. read more

I shop often at three Von's grocery stores. I like the bakery & florist at Hermosa Beach,CA. One of the staff members, Karla C. is an asset to this Von's. She has insight, when ordering for a party or family get-together. Her knowledge and talent is above par, and current. From fried chicken to chocolate custard eclairs, and she has in-depth knowledge of Types of Wine and beverages to serve, for any occasion. Karla, and the Hermosa Beach Von's, can satisfy your requirements and taste. I highly recommend both. read more

Y'all should train your employees to not accuse people of things with no proof. The other day I ran in to grab a couple things. Probably 4 registers open. Nobody in line, so I ducked under the rope to go to the open register closest to me. The girl at the register gave me the absolute dirtiest look, and asked me why I was cutting. To which I responded, I didn't cut, there is nobody in line. She told me I cut 4 people. I looked back again and there was still nobody there, so I told her she was free to check. She didn't, and kept staring me down so I took my three items off the conveyor and went to self check out. Incredibly irritating to have your character questioned with no evidence. read more

This place deserves 1 star based on the quality of their food. A few weeks ago I bought some Brussels Sprouts, cut them open, and 50 little worms started crawling out of the food, it was disgusting. Several times a month I'll find produce on their shelves way past the sell by date or fruit with mold on it. I've told management a few times but no one seems to care. I've never received a refund on the bad food. Today I went and bought coleslaw from the deli, and it was so sour and disgusting I threw it away after 2 bites. I really need to stop buying food from here. read more

PASSOVER SUPPLIES IN HERMOSA This Vons has more than any other market I've seen. Not huge, and I'm sure the Crenshaw Blvd. has more, but this locale stocks GLUTEN-FREE MATZOH as well as Jelly slices and the Kosher-for-Passover Coke. Good job, Vons! read more

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If I could give a 0 star review I would. My husband and I were at the union bank on pier and decided to go to Vons to buy toilet paper instead of dealing with the lines at Costco. We each grabbed 1 pack and stood in line. One was for our home and the other for our business. While we stood in line, the store director Ian Mooney came up to us and told us that there was a limit of 1. This is how the conversation proceeded. Me: Yes, we are aware of that, there are two of us Ian Mooney: Are you together? Me: Yes, we are Ian Mooney: Well you can only buy one Me: Oh okay, we'll put one back Ian Mooney: I'll be watching to make sure Me to my husband: let's just leave I am not giving my money to this store. Ian Mooney was so rude and loud. He embarrassed us in front of a lot of other customers. We walked out and I said to my husband you know his attitude was inappropriate and I want his name so I can call Corporate. We walked back in and asked him for his name, I read his name tag out loud and he said why do you need my name? I said because you were rude to us. He said " I'm not rude, bye have a nice day". Instead of being professional he dismissed us in a demeaning manner. I'm not the one to normally pull the race card but out of 20+ customers in line we were the only ones targeted. I've seen other reviews about employees being rude and with a store director like him I can see why. I will never set foot in that store again. read more

I like this market. It's got everything and it's all good. Too bad it's kind of outta of the way from where I live. Manhattan's is closer, but too small. Still, I'll keep coming back, because it's got a lot of good stuff, sometimes can be bit confusing like the Ralph's on Sepulveda (Manhattan), because they are both humongous stores. But also realizing that the Ralph's that was nearby had closed recently, might explain why it's always busy. Customer service is good, people don't bother me (Lol - thank you!) Parking can get tight at certain times. I love this Von's and they got the best Blueberry scones & freshest bakery that is fully loaded. read more

Good selection of yogurt, but good luck getting your favorite flavor which might be all the way in the back on the very TOP shelf because these shelves are meant for the 6 feet tall ppl. Yeah, somehow an average height asian becomes an Oompa Loompa in this friggin place. And good luck getting someone to help you because dudes would be totally ignoring you even after they are done with their happy chatting. Also be sure don't wait like a fool for him after he agrees to look for someone who's in charge for dairy, cause you won't see his face EVER again. Then, watch out for your head when you decided to climb up the ledge to see for yourself. If you don't, you will end up with a big contusion on your head. I suggest you do climb the ledge if you are steady with you feet, NOT. Jk! Not even if you are a bot cause the ledge wasn't build for climbing. When all of the above failed, I do suggest you go ask for help by going to the check register area, because if you are brave enough, you can bypass the surly manner from the lady manager and get a tall lad to help you out. He will help you get the last two Yoplaite original Vanilla yogurt which were mixed in with their neighbors after all. Hey, Vanilla, u no nice. Who knows shopping in this Von's can be this painful. I never knew until I needed help. read more

Vons - Still looking for the perfect yogurt. - Grocery Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

I wouldn't eat the chemically-enhanced food from any mainstream grocery store, but I do go here occasionally for paper towels & stuff like that. Speaking of chemicals, I wonder why Vons is the only big grocery chain that does not offer those germ-killing wipes to clean the cart handles. I use them. Also, I just visited this Vons this morning and was reminded that Vons rarely offers samples (the one in Rolling Hills is the exception with bakery samples). I do eat chemical-laden samples because, as everyone knows, samples don't count. They also contain no calories. Anything you eat standing up has no calories. Get with it, Vons. read more

Vons - Grocery Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Clean , well stocked average super market. They have a very nice fresh flower section. Also seasonal plans and decorations. I like waking inside during the fall/wonder season. I'm the scent is of cinnamon and pine as you walk through their doors! Gets me in the holiday spirit. Ready to cook and make. Theres an on site Starbucks as well. Perfect when I need a caffeine boost. Parking is ample and I can always find exactly what I'm looking for as far as groceries. P.S. I've never noticed the dating scene here that others have noted on their reviews or the lack of places where to return your shopping cart ... read more

Like one of the other reviewers, I too have a Love-Hate relationship with this Vons. The place itself is beautiful. It's always clean and organized immaculately. The products, in my opinion, are fairly affordable for the area and they ALWAYS have crazy-amazing sales/deals on wine (if you're into that sort of thing - which I AM!) Now on to the "bad" stuff... :( I think the people who work here (and I'll venture to say 95% of them) are absolutely awful and rude. The first time I shopped there was in December when I moved to Hermosa. I asked where Tapatio was and the lady said "I don't know what that is," and then looked away and went back to what she was doing. That's it? You're not going to ask someone else or help me look? Then when I went to checkout, the cashier was totally rude, refused to smile or acknowledge that I was even standing there. I complained to my boyfriend but he asked me to not jump to conclusions and give it another chance......and so I have....several times, and every time I'm still not impressed. When I'm shopping, clerks will walk in front of me as I'm pulling something off the shelf and don't even ask if I need help. The seafood section people take 5-10 minutes to act like you're even standing there. And the majority of the cashiers look like they're all on antidepressants. It's such a bummer. One time I even saw what seemed to be a manger reprimanding some check out boys right in front of the customers! How rude and how inconsiderate to your employees! The only semi-pleasant experience I've had there is chatting with the produce people. I sometimes go over to the Ralphs across the way (though I think their selection is not as good) and Albertsons in Redondo...but my boyfriend and I are on a scooter and motorcycle, so Vons makes our trip home with all the groceries on our two wheel transportation seem less daunting. So that's it. I love Vons but the customer service blows and morale there is VERY low. read more

Vons - Beware of Starbucks - The Squirrel. He'll chase you for your banana bread! - Grocery Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Welcome to the Hermosa ghetto grocery store . The cashier was rude the cart would only go so many feet in the parking lot then would not work anymore . The customer service was horrible. read more

This Vons is very convenient to go to when you're headed to the pier. You can stop in here and get wine, water, snacks, as well as sodas or whatever else you would need to spend a day at the beach. Or if you wanted to have a picnic at the beach. There's even a coffee bean here. The supermarket is easy to get in and out of from the street. And there are lots of self checkout registers you can use. I would come back here. read more

I am surprised no one has commented on this: As it is WELL known in my former apartment complex (Peppertree), this Vons is known to locals as "pick-up" vons. That's right... like picking up hot chicks/guys. The locals in Hermosa are usually single which leads anyone to come in dressed up to buy milk and eggs... just on the off chance some wonderfully built being is around to ask you on a date. Where do I shop... Pick-up Vons. So do all the trophy wives. You try it out. Walk in there and tell me the people in that Vons are not better looking than at other grocery establishments. Plus, since they remodeled their produce department, it's amazing. And yes, it's 24 hours. But be careful if you visit after you've had too much to drink because they stock shelves around midnight or so. read more

This Vons in particular never quite delivers in the way of customer service. Never enough lines open and the staff is underwhelming. But... today took the cake. Guille ("supervisor"!!!) took over my line as another checker went on break. She typed in her numbers to work the register. She did not look at me, greet me, even ask for my club card (I had to ask if she could scan it!), or thank me. Guille didn't even have the decency to hand me my receipt at the end of the transaction.... she laid it on the counter for me to pick up. I mean!! I understand that my little two-item purchase wasn't a big deal and that I was wearing sweats to the store that day. Not the most glamorous. But I do expect to be treated with respect and basic service! I'll have to go somewhere else to spend my hard-earned money next time. read more