A long ways from the reformed churches called Kroger in the Midwest, this offshoot still does descent discounts, well organized aisles, integrating Kroger fuel points but no self checkout outs? Odd. Staff get us through quick and had a great attitude for these jobs. This place feels like Aldi doubled in size with half of the savings on essentials. read more

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Great service from Amador behind the bakery counter. He helped me with an order of Guacamole. Helped me get to the party on time with Guac even though there was none on the shelf. I appreciated his help! read more

I recently visited this food4less on a weekend evening and found it to be clean and well-stocked. Probably the best food4less I've visited. The clerks were nice, the store had a large variety of foods to choose from, and parking is ample. Visiting this store reminded me of how stress-free grocery shopping can be. Would visit again when in the area. read more

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Erin provided me with very friendly service, was quick, and efficient. A wonderful checker!

The cashier James and manager Eric were very rude. I felt profiled and discriminated against. They made me feel so uncomfortable when I asked for help. Manager Eric was menacing and unprofessional. They Mocked me and acted like they were back in high school. Very childish. No respect from these two whatsoever! read more

Food4Less - a man in a grocery store - Grocery Near Me - Pasadena, California

It's the first time we got around to shop at a Food 4 Less since moving to SGV. This location ended up being the closest and/or most convenient to us. This particular trip, we primarily loaded up on meat. Prices are very reasonable, and we didn't have much trouble finding the goods that didn't break the bank. We definitely scored some good deals, as they have markdowns for goods meant to be sold quickly, like baked goods and meat. All we had to do with the meat was either throw it in the freezer or eat it for dinner that same night. One thing I should probably mention is that their security force is definitely active here. It may be more telling of the characters they tend to deal with. Something in the past must have happened to justify this kind of presence, even provoking the manager to remove certain customers from the store and 1-star yelp reviews to be written. Parking: No issues. Just lock your doors and keep valuables out of sight. It doesn't seem like the safest area considering the characters we end up seeing. FYI: - Bagging hasn't changed. You can still bring your own bags and bag your own groceries at check-out. - I definitely spotted more tweakers than I care to see. They're mainly harmless, but it's something to get used to. With any business, especially Food 4 Less, you will always get a mixed bag of fellow consumers, experiences, and situations. Still, I'd continue to shop here as much as possible for affordable groceries. read more

Great place to shop great prices alots of customer shop at food 4 less people's enjoyment of the environment

This review is just about the customer service that I received today. I've shopped this location for many, many years. The store was not very busy upon my visit. I stepped in line to checkout. The clerk was finishing up with previous customer (for payment, all items already bagged and off belt). There were no customers behind me. I blocked the sensor momentarily to stop the belt from moving/rolling until all my items were loaded. I like to see the prices on screen when/while they are scanned to ensure they're scanning at the correct price. The clerk then unblocked the sensor and started scanning while I was still loading. I asked her to stop/wait and explained why. She then proceeded to go on scanning anyway. Again, making eye contact, I asked her to stop/wait and she did for 1 second but as soon as I returned to finish loading, she did it again. This occurred 3 times! I didn't even have much in my basket to begin with and she couldn't wait 30 seconds? This was done intentionally to be disrespectful. I stopped and asked for a manager. At this, she smirked and appeared to call for a manager. No manager showed so I asked again, at which she smirked again. Finally a man came over and she/clerk just left. The guy just started scanning my items as though he wasn't aware why he was called! He thought he was relieving her for her break time! I told him I'd asked for a manager and explain why. He claimed to be a manager (but also said that he was new) so I'm not sure if he really was a manager because I wanted him to take some responsibility and/or act like he would take some action with that rude employee however, his only response was that I could call some 1-800 number to 'complain'. Great response from a manager, Erik. read more

Great place to shop have everything u need well stocked never out great customers service friendly place to shop prices are very reasonable not too expensive read more

Store is very quiet everything is in stock. Half of everything in here is on sale. Prices here are excellent read more

Food4Less - Side of the store - Grocery Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Tonight I witnessed the MANAGER, yes THE MANAGER tell a customer, a older man in his late 60's early 70's to and quote "Get the F*CK out of my store!" I did not get the managers name, I was so disgusted I walked out and instead of stooping to his level. I've decided I'm going to call corporate tomorrow. The manager was young and clearly has no right being in his position. The older man didn't do anything except tell the manager, who had stopped helping everyone else for a man from another lane who had 3 carts full of stuff and was now holding up two lines, that we were all waiting. The manager then said to not get aggressive, the older man was not aggressive AT ALL, and said he wasn't being aggressive to which the manager responded with "I don't have to serve you!" The older man said yes you do I'm a paying customer. Which is when the manager said "Oh yah? GET THE F*CK OUTTA MY STORE" and calls security! I won't be coming back here EVER again and will also be sure to let everyone I know to avoid this place as well. Plenty of people are out of jobs right now and should apply for his position because that guy needs to be FIRED! read more

Since the pandemic, I've been using this location for some basics I can't get at TJ's. This location is pretty quiet, so I can distance easily. Dangerous? I don't think so. The areas ethnically and economically diverse. You see all kinds around there. Northwest Pasadena is my favorite part of Pas. I've never had a problem. And there's a lot of good stuff hidden around that area. I go on weekday mid-mornings. Most of the time, I've felt pretty safe and comfortable in the store. Occassionally, workers will be talking too much sometimes with masks down. I avoid them. I had to complain once about a soda delivery guy, huffing and puffing w/out a mask. Respiratory clouds? Around 40% asymptomatic carriers? Are you asleep? But TJ's has been no better. And more crowded. One good thing: I discovered a better soda water for mixing with my gin, Jarritos Mineralagua. It's Mexican, like Topo Chico, but it has a little more saltiness. Perfect for that use. And cheaper than Topo. They have 1.5 liter bottles for only 99cents. I highly recommend if you drink gin & soda. read more

I shop here often because of the prices but I'm giving 3 stars because a couple employees NEED to either be retrained or get OUT of customer service COMPLETELY. A cashier named Daniel (I don't think that's his regular position) is ALWAYS looking unhappy & unfriendly, he shouldn't be called to work the checkout with a BAD ATTITUDE! The BEST cashier they have is Maria, she is ALWAYS friendly, has a smile on her face & VERY engaging with her customers. Food 4 Less could BENEFIT with more employees like Maria. THANK YOU Maria (cashier) for your ESSENTIAL SERVICE & making our experience at this location enjoyable. Maria DESERVES to be employee of the YEAR. read more

Call it "Ghetto Ralph's", but going east on Washington, you'd have to go an additional 5 minutes out of your way to reach Stater Bros. The prices are significantly less than Target at Food 4 Less, and are comparable to Ralphs (south on Lake). Unlike Ralphs, Food 4 Less is larger, spacier, and has just as good of selection for the price. While I can't speak for the bakery, I've never expected a warm welcome or smile from the cashiers or associates. Get your Food 4 Less and get out is my approach, and don't be surprised if vagrants approach you in the parking lot (it happens). Late evenings and mornings seem to be the prime hours for grocery shopping with no crowds, and minimal waits for checkout. For convenience and ease of shopping, you could do worse than Food 4 Less. read more

This review is more about the location than the store. The store is located on a dangerous block. I parked my car in the lot and I was only in the store for 5 minutes because they didn't have what I was looking for. When I got to my car there was someone parked next to my car casing it, looking like they were going to steal it. I jumped in my car and when I did they shouted to their backup, I couldn't see where they were but when I got out to the street I was being followed. I got out of that area as fast as possible. read more

My local market. Shopping here is definitely better for my wallet. Their produce can kick it up a notch as far as quality, but if you're like me and you chop and slice your veggies anyway, their produce will do. I like that they have great prices! Staff is friendly and they have plexi-glass at the cash registers. read more

Purchased some eggs today from the West Covina Food 4 Less, and later realized the eggs are about to expired in 4 days. Thus, I brought it into the East Pasadena store to exchange it. The manager Samir was very well manner and prompt. They did not give me any problem, and exchanged it for me right the way. The positive attitude and energy from Cashier Maria was also very welcoming and pleasant. I would definitely visit this store over the West Covina location as I work close by. read more

The staff is very nice and they get you checked out quickly. Always well stocked and very clean inside. I don't go there after dark, and I live a block away. They have hired a security guard, which I appreciate. But the homeless and panhandling population can get out of hand. Also, the panhandlers tend go to buy alcohol and then lay in the grass drunk. This is not the stores fault, but I don't feel safe a lot of the times as I walk out. Be careful if you have kids or are alone, the panhandlers can be overwhelming. read more

Low priced food is great! Produce is always low quality & high priced. On a good day you'll go through check out quickly. The most annoying part of doing shopping here are the cashiers, never fails. Every time I come here the cashier does not greet any customer, has a stinky attitude and makes you in a bad mood. If you don't like your job find another read more

Just wanted to let you all know that Heineken is on sale at Food4less for $12.98 for a 12 pack and $24.98 for a 24 pack. Pinatas are only $5.00. Yeah that is kind of too much for pinata, but they are giving Heineken away. Food 4 Less is a no nonsense Grocery Store. Yes you won't find the same Organic food here as a Whole Foods, but when you can buy milk, eggs, Diet Coke and stuff for the same price as Costco and Smart and Final withut the hassel of parking, then Food 4 Less is the place to go. Oh and if you need lots of stuff for a party and don't want to break the bank they sell beer, hamburgers, hot dogs, pork ribs and in bulk. Big Parking Lot, no long lines like Smart and Final. Closer to you than Costco. read more

Food4Less - Pinatas Here - Grocery Near Me - Pasadena, California

Wow! Never fails every time anytime of day I come here the lines are a mile long and only 2 or 3 check out clerks. If all that was bad enough there were some A holes cutting in line. Of course they choose the most vulnerable individuals to cut in front of, not cool! Yep that was my last visit to this market. I just went there for papaya anyways lol read more

My go-to since it's literally around the corner from my house. Packaged items are typically cheaper here (like chips, fruit snacks, etc). I never buy meat here though. I honestly don't trust it (do yourself the favor and go to Stater Bros). I would much rather pay the few extra bucks at Stater Bros for better quality meat. Vegetables/fruits here are a hit or miss. I prefer Ralph's for my fruit/veggies. I do however buy veggies/fruit if I do not have the time to go to Ralph's but also to feed my animals. My rabbit/guinea pig love their lettuce, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Lines (especially early morning) are long. Carts are typically malfunctioning (hard to push, stall, etc). Staff is usually very friendly and helpful. I do not like how at times there are people outside attempting to get you to sign petitions or forcefully trying to take your cart to put it away in order to get $. Download the Food for Less app if you like coupons. read more

Food4Less - Better quality control please Food 4 Less. - Grocery Near Me - Pasadena, California

Needs a deep clean! This location is nasty!!! No one is saying a word because it's in the hood. It's time to remodel/update this location. Hire more employees cause the checkout lines be down the aisles. The shelves look bare all the time. Ralph's doesn't look like this so why does this Food 4 Less look this way? Clean it up! read more

Bakery!! I ordered a cake back in May (paid)for my sister's graduation party I was doing. We then had a family emergency and had to postpone the party and I called ahead of time of the date to pick up to cancel. The lady that answered told me she would let them know and for me to just bring in my receipt when I'm ready to order again. I went back in July because we had a set date of July 4 for the party . Not, only were they not communicating like they said and informed I called they had no idea what I was talking about when I reordered. I then redid the order and set time to pick up July 4 at 11am. I get there on July 4 in a rush because I had other things to pick up and I get there NO CAKE WAS MADE!!! I was so angry because I went about two weeks before and they claimed they didn't know when I was supposed to pick up the cake . What?!? I had to wait as they threw my sisters cake together and my sister graduated from Cal State LA getting her Bachelors degree and was recognized for being on the Deans list for 2 years. I told them "Don't just throw her cake together because you guys messed up! It's not fair" I had to tell them the sides of of the cake had missing frosting. The redid it! I asked to speak to the manager and when she walked over she remember me. She was rude!! No apology Nothing! She disappeared after a while. Didn't say A thing to me!! Unacceptable!!!!!! I was late picking up everything which threw my whole day off with getting things done because of them!!!! Thank You FOOD 4 Less ! read more

I visited this store at about 6 p.m., just after sunset. I was visiting a friend in Bungalow Heaven and Googled for "chicken sale" to see which store had a good price. This store had chicken legs for 67 cents a pound. A bit unsure of the area, I asked a couple of neighbors for their opinion. Both said I'd be fine but they actually recommended Fresh & Easy or Vons. I decided to go for the sale, and I was prepared by the reviews to avoid those men asking for money. I parked under the light and grabbed a cart, walked past three men at the entrance who were trying to get my attention, not making eye contact. The store itself was easy to navigate. It definitely looked like a discount store, but that was fine. It seemed as clean as any store, though I didn't look closely. I headed back toward the fresh meat section right away. They had multiple shelves of the sale chicken. Some non-sale chicken was also there, so it was important to check the labels. I got two huge packages of good-sized chicken legs for about $7.15. About 36 legs, so about twenty cents apiece. Not bad. I have an InstantPot and got one package worth into it with fresh lemon juice, a few tablespoons of tamari sauce, roasted garlic and a big bay leaf, plus half a cup of water. Set it for five minutes on high, let it sit on Keep Warm for a little while till it lost pressure, and it was delicious. Easy, delicious, and cheap. Also picked up a pack of 80 corn tortillas for $1.99 and a ripe avocado for 99 cents. Everything I bought was on sale. There was a female security guard inside the doors. As I left, three men all side by side were talking at me, trying to get me to talk to them, presumably for money. I didn't look at them, so I don't know for sure that they were the same guys, but I think they were. They looked healthy and not in distress. The store should do something about that issue. I'd shop there again for the deals if I visited my friend again nearby. Their produce looked decent though I didn't look up close. It doesn't seem to have the variety of processed foods and specialty items you'd find at many grocery stores, but it does seem to have the basics and more. Other than the significant and very annoying panhandling issue, I don't have a problem with this store. If they'd get that panhandling taken care of, my guess is that they'd have more business. It might be that having more security is not possible with their prices. I didn't really feel unsafe, but I could see how an incident could happen late at night with people going there just to try to harass other people out of money. I honestly didn't get the impression that those people were homeless, but I can't say for sure. They were a lot more aggressive, cleaner, and better fed looking than the homeless people I see around South Lake. read more

The only reason I'm posting this review is for Maria in the bakery where the cakes are, she makes the best lemon filled cake/white icing. And when my favorite slices of cakes come in, she saves my favorite. Happy New Year felix año nuevo Maria, y gracias por hacer amablè read more

It's 1 or the worse store it's always people drinking listen to a low music selling drugs they have a bad customer service to cut the paid rolls they have less cashiers longer line or people waiting I can sow prof to bad for the employees they do the best except the management I don't want to sow this fotos videos to I'm sure if some body understand to autorites including the health department read more

This store has some great deals. I'm in there almost every day as I work in the plaza. At times it can seem a bit sketchy if a crazy gets loose in there as I've seen on a few different occasions, but they always have a security guy on duty so have no fear! The best part about this store is definitely the deals. Shop the sales and you can save some serious bank. I'm super picky about groceries always checking the ingredient lists and nutrition facts and such so when I find a product I like and it's on sale I stock up like crazy. For example they had juicy juice on sale, when you buy for you save four dollars. I ended up paying about a $1.58 per bottle versus the normal four dollars. You best believe my cupboards are full of that sweet liquid. The store is always clean and well stocked and the prices are cheaper for the same items I've seen elsewhere. I don't even bother stocking up on lunch accessories because I know the cliff bars and the yogurts are right next door for under $1. Sometimes the employees can be a little rough or disgruntled but that can most likely be chalked up to working in a grocery store. It can also get a bit crowded around 5 o'clock so try to go a little later or earlier for best results. So bring your own bags and shop the sales and you can't go wrong with this grocery store. read more

Food4Less - When orange juice runs out of mascots. - Grocery Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Food for Less is food for less. I needed hot sauce and I got a huge hot sauce for the measly cost of $2.50 ! I love a deal and they have them all the time. Stop by and check it out. The down side is the fact that the produce is not always the freshest. If you need a place to buy your meats, bread, etc. , (and can pick through the produce) then this is your place. read more

Food4Less - All this hot sauce goodness for $2.49!!!! :D - Grocery Near Me - Pasadena, California

This location has great customer service every time I visit, And the prices are almost unbeatable. However, Do not visit this place past sun down, Because the freaks do come out at night. I once had an older woman almost follow me outside the front entrance, Because she thought she knew who I was. SPOOOKY!!!!! read more

I'd like this store to stay open, but it seems to need better management. On the south side wall of the store where the packaged chesse and salsa's are kept, outdated products are frequently on the shelves way past their expiration dates. On Feb. 10, 2022 some organic salsa was expired and in spoiled condition, I brought it to a clerks attention. Previously I've purchased some butter that had expired and had mold inside when I purchased it, I never had the time to return it, so I took a loss. Today is 2-16-2022 and I sure presently more bad salsa that I saw on Monday is still there, it had a expiration date on Oct. 2021 (I took a picture, I try to add it later), what is the store employee's waiting for, for someone to get sick ? I'm sure there's other bad products on the shelves. Be aware and check those dates. Also, count your dollar bills, as another review stated, you may be short changed, it happened to me with a male clerk. Next time, I'll be sure to report to management. read more

Soooooo I am gonna refrain from using the word ghetto to describe this place because I'm pretty upset with the way users have been using it as adjective for predominately minority areas in Pasadena. (Like seriously the 99cent store isn't ghetto its heavenly - http://www.yelp.com/biz/99-cents-only-store-pasadena-2#hrid:nGmJA8zJIivqzYv87Gi57Q) Soo ahem let me begin by setting an example for other users on how to review such places.... This place is ALWAYS overcrowded and I mean OVERCROWDED if you go at around 5pm. Every time I get off work to do my shopping here it takes a cool 10 mins to park because everyone and their mother comes here to shop. This place does have a colorful assortment of shoppers. Yes I was approached by a crackhead late at night here asking for change to get some gas when there wasn't any other vehicles in sight. So yes you might encounter some WTF moments here This place has THE longest lines. Probably because you have to bag your own groceries. People take forever and frequently bulk shop here so you have consumer build-up at the check out lines. And boy of boy they have some RUDE cashiers. One cashier totally disrespected my cilantros and just slid it through the scanner with a force that knocked it out the bag. There should never be loose cilantro in public...It was sickening and he was doing to much in the way he was handling my produce. But it is great for low price items. Sure they don't have sun dried tomatoes are my fancy ass cheese but I purchased 10 small Haas avocados for $2!!!! #winning read more

At times, shopping here is akin to being in the Pelican Bay Yard. I suggest you avoid eye contact with the GP, click up, and do your time. Sharing a parking lot with a recycling center doesn't help property values much. If this shopping center were a Monopoly game, you'd definitely be on Baltic and Mediterranean. On the plus side, the employees are chipper enough, especially considering that they double as chotas. And the aisles are wide enough to allow you passage around the aging extras from a Sir Mixalot video. But the real reason to come here are the cheap, cheap prices and somewhat hard to come by Mexican/Latin American items, like fresh nopales and candles with creepy little baby saints on them. read more

They have a Redbox, so this just adds to the ghetto-fabulousness of the place. In addition to the Redbox they have an onsite recycling joint. See, now my pops can recycle his cans, so he can walk right back into the supermarket to buy more beer. They thought of everything!!!!!!! read more

I never thought this day would come.... the day I would officially feel like I no longer belong in Pasadena. The day that I would long for my Food 4 Less in West Covina. You see, I was born and raised in Altadena/Pasadena, and moved out to Azusa about 2 years ago. I still haven't completely transitioned and still venture out to Pasadena for a lot of stuff. I stopped off on a Friday to get my nails done at my nail place that I've been going to for almost 10 years. I was already tired and decided to stop at Food 4 Less in Pasadena as I drove down Lake before hopping on the freeway. So, I venture inside and immediately get the feeling I shouldn't have came here. The produce section is smaller and not as well stocked as the one in West Covina. Continue on to the meat department, much of the same except I'm actually able to find things like smoked hamhocks and turkey legs lol. Some good old soul food items that I've been missing at the West Co. location. The people here will hit you with their cart, not say excuse me, stare you up and down, talk about you within ear shot and are just overall tacky. Everything was pretty much the same except for the clientele. Everyone here seemed rudder, brasher, pushier, and tackier. The parkinh lot took on a whole different life of its own. Parking lot pimpin baby! My stars are based on this location, not Food 4 Less itself. Remember, Kroger is the parent company of Food 4 Less. In the midwest, Kroger is the creme de la creme of grocery stores. On many things I will opt for the Kroger brand and save tons and tons of money. Including but not limited too: chicken broth, stewed tomatoes, cheese, olives, croutons, apple juice, cottage cheese, canned fruit, frozen veggies, ice cream, crackers, etc. it goes on and on. Oh yah, and beer prices are usually pretty decent! Can't beat that with a baseball bat :) read more

Ghetto azz store....LOL I'll say it, I don't care. Its a hostile environment. You go in there, somebody is getting kicked out or cussed out. If there isn't drama in the store itself, there is probably drama in the parking lot. Get your stuff, get mad dogged, get in some long line with a checker that would rather be anywhere else, and hurry up and bag your groceries before you get shoved out of the way. Call me bougie if you want. Call me stuck up. But when you call me, I'll be answering the phone while shopping at some other store...any other store...than F4L. Believe it. read more

This is a very good example of a market in a economically depressed area. It was clean and the market was well-stocked with many of the foods being Latino oriented which suits the neighborhood. Prices were easy to see, no confusion as to what you are paying, the checkers were competent and the machinery to pay worked. He parking lot is the usual hodge podge of arriving and leaving cars, a destitute person or two, all well lit. read more

This is one of the nicer Food 4 Less locations. It's pretty clean and it's not as crowded as the locations closer to my neighborhood (DTLA). I was able to get what I need and leave. The lines weren't as long for a Saturday afternoon either. Parking here was easy. They have a big lot. They do not have plastic bags here. Bring your own bag! read more

Does it matter that the name itself should attract anyone who wants to save a little money? YES!!! Normally, I love Food 4 Less. It's a great concept to get the same exact stuff for a lower price. (I don't usually get produce unless it's limes, or meat here) This location however attracts soo many "hoodlums" its crazy. I don't necessarily feel safe going here after dark, just like Mom always taught me, and i don't know that having a "rent-a-cop" will help much. I even saw a few guys stealing a few of the cases of water they put outside. I've never seen that happen before at any store other than here. I also went to purchase some of those yummy chips ahoy chewy cookies and it had been opened. Tips: 1. Go when it's light out. 2. Check to make sure your items haven't been opened. 3. Lock your door, get the club, do what you can to protect what will get you out of there alive! ***I might be exaggerating just a little, but i really wouldn't go her at night all by myself.*** read more

Wow! What happened to this store, it looks like they made some changes fir the worse it used to be a clean, well stocked store now produce it's rotten, empty trash bin on sales floor everywhere employees arguing on sales floor, shoplifting on the rise it's a mess. Sad because it was a nice well run store. read more