Our local Trader Joe's recently finished their expansion project. With this being Bakersfield's…read moreonly Trade Joe's, demand is consistently strong at this location and the extra space is definitely appreciated. The aisles are now wider with more room to navigate in. The checkout has been moved and also has much more room. The staff and cashiers are always very kind, happy to help you find anything, and love making conversation. They also do samples if you catch them at the right time.

The expansion is pretty crazy! Excited about more space, I don't know if they will get more items?…read moreOr more workers? But having big aisles with all the crowds is a plus, happy for them! Also as it's late spring/summer my biggest recommendation is their cold brew coffee bags which are incredibly

Well, at the very last minute I was tasked with bringing a Floral arrangement for a friend's…read morebirthday. I thought about picking it up the night before but by the time I could get there it was after 7 pm. I'm sure the floral department was closed so I had to go the morning of our lunch. This kind of thing is not my strength. I went to the counter and asked if they could make up an arrangement for me right then. Well of course not because they had a number of previous orders that had to be made first. I was told there were premade arrangements I could pick from. Not happy about picking premade. To my great surprise I was delighted to find some very attractive options. I got lucky and found one that I liked. I Went to the counter and made my purchase. I still made our lunch on time. Yay! If you want to order a lovely floral arrangement or pick up a last minute gift definitely check out Vons floral department.

I recently visited Vons to purchase a bottle of Casamigos tequila. The shelf displayed a lower…read moredigital price, so I asked an associate named Sam how to receive it. She told me I needed to download the app and complete the purchase through it rather than checking out normally in the store. I specifically asked whether this would create an online order that someone would need to fill, but she assured me that it would not be an issue. After paying through the app, I approached Shannon at self-checkout. I explained that the purchase had created an order, but that I already had the bottle in my possession and could show the receipt on my phone. I asked her to verify the purchase, mark the order as filled, check my ID, and remove the security cap. Instead of trying to understand or resolve the situation, Shannon insisted that I could only receive the bottle through Park and Go. While discussing the matter, she involved another customer standing near her kiosk and asked for that customer's opinion. This was completely inappropriate and unprofessional, as the customer did not work for Vons and had no reason to be included in a discussion regarding my purchase. When I questioned why the order could not simply be marked as filled, Shannon responded by explaining that Park and Go is where you "park, and then go." Her tone was rude, dismissive, and belittling. She continued joking and bantering with the other customer while refusing to let me leave with an item I had already paid for. I eventually requested a manager and spoke with Luke. He immediately understood the situation, filled the order, checked my ID, removed the security cap, and allowed me to leave with my purchase. His handling of the matter confirmed that the solution I had suggested from the beginning was entirely possible. I appreciate Luke resolving the issue, but Shannon's behavior was unacceptable for someone working in customer service. She was dismissive, unnecessarily confrontational, and showed extremely poor judgment by involving another customer in the situation. Vons should provide additional training on digital orders, professionalism, and respectful communication with customers.

This is the place my family swears by for carne asada, and after trying it myself, I completely…read moreunderstand why. The carne asada here is incredibly flavorful, tender, and perfectly seasoned. It always turns out so delicious on the grill that I find myself wishing I could pack some up and bring it all the way back to Los Angeles with me! My dad absolutely loves grilling whenever we come to visit, and without fail, this is the only market we buy our carne asada from. It's become a family tradition at this point, and every cookout is something we all look forward to. Beyond the amazing meat selection, the market itself is clean, organized, and easy to shop. Everything is neatly stocked, making it simple to find what you need without feeling overwhelmed. The employees are always friendly, welcoming, and happy to help, which makes the experience even better. Whether you're stopping by for their famous carne asada or just picking up groceries, this is a neighborhood market that's definitely worth visiting. It's easy to see why my family has remained loyal customers, and I'll always look forward to coming back every time I'm in Bakersfield.

Great customer service from start to finish! I was greeted as soon as I walked in, and the store…read morewas clean, organized, and had a welcoming atmosphere. The staff checked in with my boyfriend and I multiple times to see if I needed any help, especially the gentleman working at the meat counter, who was friendly and attentive. Overall, it was a smooth, in-and-out shopping experience. Even though I was visiting from out of town, the outstanding customer service made a lasting impression. I'll definitely be making the trip back to this exact location because of how well I was treated!

Short list makes for a quick stop at Winco. It's a little further drive but well worth it to save…read moremoney. We visited all the departments but only needed a couple items from each. Produce was outstanding as usual. The store was very busy and looked super, Winco staff were all working with smiles helping the first of the month busy crowds. Checkouts were opening as customers lined up Steven our checker was friendly and professional, he didn't take long to get us out the door back to the Bakersfield heat. Thanks again Winco

BEWARE! This is for their "fresh made" pizza. Our family loved, LOVED Leonardis Pizza from WinCo…read more Good tasting and a great value. Recently they changed their pizza and it is just not edible anymore. The last two times ordering it has been very underwhelming. Skimpy toppings and last night half of my family got sick. I don't know if it's a new sauce or dairy (cheese) in the pizza but it's definitely a no go for our family in the future. (Our order included cheese, pepperoni and combo). I wish they would go back to the original pizzas but in trying to save costs they changed their pizza and it's just no bueno.

Great customer service, Great prices. The produce is nice and fresh, I love purchasing meat baskets…read morefrom here.

The place looks brand new. Meat and produce were Amazing. Great staff willing to help and answer…read moreany questions.

The flower shop Kambria girl literally saved my life . And the manager Melanie omg sweetest ever …read more She went over and beyond to help me . There was a small accident on pickup for my daughter's flowers for proms and they couldn't find my order or flowers but they made it happen and made me a set of flowers right there and then . I truly appreciate it cause it was my daughter senior year and last prom.

The salad deli inside Albertsons is a lifesaver. Headed home from one event to get ready for the…read morenext, I needed some food and I was too tired to cook. A large lemon capellini salad, a medium Caesar Chicken, and a medium antipasti salad really took care of me. The server, Amy, took filled my order quickly. This Albertsons is is quiet and laid-back. The checkers are friendly. I had the antipasti salad for lunch, came home to the capellini salad for dinner, and have a backup for tomorrow's lunch. Nice!

I was looking for a particular item but they were all out of stock. The woman at the front was so…read morehelpful though. She went over options, shipment arrivals, etc. She offered to help me place an order. I was going to check one other place first so she gave me the best contact number to place an order if needed. Most people these days just stop if they don't have an item and leave it at that but this penman took care of the business and the customer. Very much appreciated.

This was a neat experience that we drove across town for…read more The owner was a nice guy and let us peruse at our leisure. It was clean and there was a lot to look at. It was interesting and I went down all the aisles as I always do in a new market, so many times! Frozen items, canned, rice, cookies, cookware... We left with a nice bag of things for $16. They even have some produce here. There was an amazing bulk mix we bought that I keep thinking about. It had cashews, pumpkin seeds.. so many things that I am not sure what they all were but we really liked this snack! Will return!

This is my first time shopping at this location. I have never been to a Vallarta I haven't liked. I…read moreusually shop at the Arvin or Lancaster store. I was able to get flap steak, chips, salsa, tortillas, avocado, and a ginormous watermelon. The cashier and the gentleman working at the meat market were friendly and welcoming. I would shop this location again 5/23/25

Always love shopping at any of the Vallarta Markets. They…read moreare so clean, well organized, bright & colorful. They are stocked with just about anything your kitchen needs. The staff is always friendly and helpful. I was just in the mood for their freshly made Chicharron's. They are Scrumptious! So I picked up some guacamole to go with them and had a Yummy decadent treat for dinner! I recommend going in and purchasing meals to go. The La Cocina has delicious prepared Mexican foods. Stop by, you won't regret it!