I don't normally shop at Fred Meyer. It's not conveniently located for me. However, today I was…read moreshopping for a specific product, Green Gobbler drain cleaning and deodorizing sticks. The website said they had them, on aisle 48. So, I drove from my home in Star to this location. First of all, I don't think they have an aisle 48. I looked all over, and I found aisle 47 and aisle 49, but no 48. The drain cleaning products I did find were on aisle 18, and they did not have any Green Gobbler sticks. So, a wasted trip. The website said they were in stock at this location, and I could order them online and pick them up. I don't know where they would be located in the store, but I'm not coming back. Otherwise, the store is big and is kind of like a Wal-Mart or Target.

Generally speaking, i like Fred Meyer stores & I'm sure this location is just fine for your…read moreshopping needs which is why I'm not giving one star, but my recent experience as a salvation army bell ringer here wasn't the most positive. Salvation Army will always have my support. I donate toys during the holiday season every year and this year I've also been showing my support as a Bell ringer. I've really enjoyed it, I want to do this every year & it's nice to see that people have been quite generous with their donations to the kettle. I just wish some of the store's employees were better informed about the protocols with Salvation Army kettles. When I began doing this I had no issues & I was told when hired at my shift time i were to go to the store's customer service desk to retrieve the kettle with stand & then place it wherever side I was told my spot would be for the day, do my assigned shift & then drop the kettle off back at customer service or wherever their designated safe spot in the store would be which to me was pretty common sense. In the state I lived in before, you'd hear about bell ringers just walking off wheather on a break or just having been done for the day & leaving the kettle full of money in plain view & some shady person coming by to take it, breaking into it to steal all the $$- it's not something that'll happen everywhere or all the time but it's something that needs to be kept in mind because sadly it does happen. When I took on the role of a bell ringer I made a vow to be responsible & not let anything happen to the donations to guarantee they will go to the families that need assistance the most during the holiday season.. i commend Walmart stores because they seem to know how it all works, there were no issues there & the process went alot smoother for me. At this Fred Meyer location though, they seem to be clueless or maybe just careless in regards to the charity's donations. I recently did a shift here & when I went to the customer service desk they had no idea where the kettles even were at first... they called others for assistance and then I found out from someone they just left the kettle & stand out by the door on the other side of the store from the last person who did it there before me which had to have been at least the day prior as I did this shift in the morning. I didn't find that to be a smart decision to leave it in that spot ..as I've mentioned before sometimes people have bad intentions but I didn't make a fuss about it and went over & began my shift which was overall great. The kettle had a little $ in it from the day before but didn't seem like much though & by the end of a 2 hour shift bell ringing, I got it filled to the top & many of the donations were whole dollar bills, very little coins.. I had generous donors! I wore a Christmas tree hat & played Christmas music so maybe that helped to spread a little more cheer & generosity! Anyways, fast forward to the end of my shift, I hauled the entire stand & kettle over to customer service & I let them know I was done for the day & that the kettle was completely full & I asked where is their designated spot they would like me to put it... the same customer service employee I dealt with just 2 hours earlier was also clueless about that & again had to call multiple people including supervisors. They came to the desk &told me that they will not be held responsible for the kettles so I can just leave it where I was bell ringing or someone would need to swing by to pick it up. That was not at all what was told to me when hired by a temp agency & it was also different than what I experienced with Walmart just the week prior. I had an important dr appt to get to after my shift 20 minutes away. I tried my best to get a hold of the temp agency who hired me but they didn't respond for a little while & I did not trust just leaving the kettle with the employees at this store... it seemed like they wouldn't care at all if the money was stolen. I mean I know it's not their money but if I had a wonderful charity like salvation army partnering with my store, I'd help protect the donations & not treat them like an after thought! I wasn't about to miss my dr appointment because I needed to be seen immediately in order for my dr to refill my BP meds so since I couldn't get ahold of anyone right away & the employees of this store dismissed me... I know it sounds crazy but i took the whole stand & kettle, loaded it into my car which I'm surprised I actually got it to fit without causing any damage to either, luckily as i was driving off I finally got communication from the agency ..they wanted me to just bring it back into the store at first & try to tuck it into a corner but then let me know if i could drop it off at their office so I delivered it to them for salvation army to retrieve it & went to my dr appt with BP through the roof from all the frustration with this particular Fred Meyer.

I was looking for hot cross buns the store was sold out. The lady working in the bakery suggested I…read moretry the Boise Co op. I found just what I was looking for. I ve been searching for years. Happy Easter.

I love Whole Foods, but their layout is a bit weird for me...feels a bit disorganized in some…read moreareas, but I'm starting to get used to it. There are other local grocery stores that focus on natural and clean foods, but I have found them to be more expensive than Whole Foods, which is surprising, but true. I've done the math! I haven't had much need for help from the staff there, but when I do, everyone has always been very helpful....it's usually because I can't find something, and they always point me in the right direction, with a smile. They also offer a lot of pre-packaged lunch meals, soups, salads, precooked organic chickens (although I find them to be small, and sometimes overcooked most of the time, so I usually buy a raw chicken and cook it myself at home). All in all, Whole Foods is a great place to get everything you need all in one shopping trip!

I love this store. They have some excellent bargains, I love to shop bargains! It's new, clean &…read moreALL of the employees are friendly & helpful. The produce section is limited but it is offered & convenient. It helps to know your prices, some things are better values than others. Items can be hit or miss but having their App helps. Also special deals abound... we recently got a Jennie-O turkey for $10

Access: Entry on Substation is easy, plenty of parking to the east and north. It's a new build, so…read morethe parking area is clean and well landscaped. 5 star Assortment: In the first 6 weeks of grand opening we've been pleased with the assortment of big brands and value brands of products such as cereals to proteins. Given the square footage, the options of food are impressive. 4 star Value: We have experienced some promo's that impressed us, buy 1, get 1 free lemonade, everyday value on cosmic apples. If they continue to prioritize value and assortment, the store will do well. 5 star Nice to have the Grocery Outlet and the proprietor invest into Emmett, we'll continue to shop here weekly and please thank the staff for their friendliness. We were looking for a frozen item this week and an employee went out of their way to bring us more inventory from the warehouse!

Please smile and act somewhat polite with all customers and not just regulars or people you know…read more People have become very apathetic at work. If you're too lazy to acknowledge a customer or say hello or thank you - and im the one saying hello and thank you- that really rubs me the wrong way. And if someone asks you a question and you say "I don't know," that shouldn't end without a sincere effort to find that answer. Learn about your job so you can answer that question next time. "I don't know let me find out for you/figure it out". Try to find a solution for the customer. I don't know is another excuse to do the bare minimum. This type of stuff wouldn't fly 10 or 20 years ago, bring back good customer service in 2022. These guys are not the only ones who do this; its pervasive. It's natural that if you don't improve at your job you will be even more miserable. Just some life advice. Plus, someone could be having a really bad day, and just a simple smile or friendly demeanor could mean a lot. Let's all do our best in this society so we can get back to the great country that this is!

What a wonderful community market/Amazon locker/gas station! Friendly is an understatement, just…read morenice people helping their community without charging convenience store prices. Easy to grab essentials and a few fun things, bottle of wine, ice cream, even Keto Bread. Love stopping by for the smiles.

The BahnMi sandwich i had at the Downtown Boise Co-op is the best I've had in Boise. The pickled…read moreveges were plentiful and just the right amount of spice, ie pickle. The pork was great. I would have liked another slice, but it was adequate. Overall a repeat for lunch. Its been awhile since I had this sandwich in VietNam, but its close enough to rave about. Well done, co-op!!

The Boise Co-Op is absolutely wonderful. It is a darling local grocery store with great products…read moreand amazing services. The employees fantastic and accommodating. I highly recommend the Boise Co-Op!

Pros- Bulk food and Restaurant Supply open to the public…read more If you've got a big family or a big event, then this is a location to come and shop. Store is medium sized with well described aisle labels. Produce,dairy, meats and frozen foods. Largest selection of coffee syrups I have ever seen! See my photos. . Cons - Staff not overly friendly, as no one said hello, or offered to help. Produce, meat and dairy are refrigerated rooms, so bring a jacket or coat.

The employees are rude as hell. My kid was running around the store and this jerk of an employee…read moretold him to stop running and he did. Later on he thought my kid was doing it again. He yelled and was a complete jerk and said quote on quote "You were just running, what the hell are you doing? I'm not playing this damn game. Stop!" I'm sorry but as a concerned parent I won't be coming back here and I won't allow jerks like these employees to talk to a kid like that ever again!

It's a bit of a drive from my home, but it's absolutely worth it to find all the nostalgic foods,…read morespices, and condiments I grew up with. Since moving to Idaho, my family and I have started a monthly Google Meet cooking night with my sibs. We each pick a dish, gather our ingredients, and cook together. My dad joins us too, which has been such a fun way to stay connected despite the distance. We even get his insider tips on what makes his Filipino dishes taste so good. This market had everything I was looking for--from frozen banana leaves and ube to longanisa, Filipino breads, sauces, and hard-to-find pantry staples. Walking the aisles brought back so many memories. The staff was kind, welcoming, and happy to help when I had questions. The shopping center also has plenty of parking, and I loved the beautiful entrance and traditional statues that make it feel like you're stepping into a little piece of Asia before you even walk through the doors. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

I am pleasantly surprised. There is a decent supply Of frozen goods, produce, fresh noodles, dry…read morepantry items, asian drinks/ beverages etc. m There's an aisle for sauces, dried ramen noodles (an Asian staple), candies crackers, fish and meatballs, alcohol etc.

The star merc has been good to me for years, however I just ran into a new employee they hired and…read moreI hope she doesn't stay there long. Me and my friend were looking at the lighters and she said we could not LEGALLY touch them because were not 18, im 17 and my friend is 15. I would he that was bull shit and that we just were not allowed to buy them. Then I walked up to the counter and placed my stuff down to purchase it. She took all of what I wanted to buy of the counter placed it next to her feet and said we could take are service elsewhere. So of course I had to flip her off as we left. Star merc please deal with your employees and not have them screaming at teens leaving that they can't come back simply because she got butt hurt by being corrected.

Star Mercantile and Lumber has been a staple in Star since before I was born. Their saying is so…read moretrue, "if we don't have it you don't need it". They offer Chevron fuel, groceries, hardware, and much more.