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    Mel's Mini Mart & Liquor

    3.5 (11 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    1 year ago

    I've been going there for a long time and the clerk is always friendly. The prices aren't bad either.

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    Safeway

    2.3
    (254 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Today I took my mother in law to the Homestead Safeway to send a money transfer at the Western…read moreUnion desk in the front of the store and was helped by Josh. At first he said we would have to come back in an hour because he was just starting his lunch hour (which I thought was totally reasonable), but then he quickly changed his mind and said he would help us. He worked as quickly as possible (I didn't blame him) but was very efficient and polite. He also showed a lot of patience with my 86-year-old mother in law, whose English is not perfect and needs a bit of extra time and help when doing things like this. I didn't feel like we were being rushed at all even though I knew he was already overdue for his lunch time. Josh was also answering questions from other passers-by while he was helping us and he was very professional with everyone. He deserves a big shout out for going the extra step in assisting us when he didn't have to (and I would not have expected him to), and for handling our transaction with courtesy and patience. Please hire more people like him!

    I picked up some liquid egg product but did not realize when I got home that it was 6 days passed…read morethe use by date!!! The smell was terrible and rancid I had to throw it out. Why was something like this on the floor??? W/ all the sickness going around with different food products you'd think they'd be more aware. I'm done with Safeway anyways way too overpriced.

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    Safeway

    2.3
    (240 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    I stopped off here to pick up some sundries since I was in the area. This location is not as new,…read morenice, big, or organized as the regular location I go to. The staff did seem as nice though.

    I went to Safeway this morning to restock on my groceries, which included a pack of Smirnoff…read morealcohol. The cashier, Mariah, asked for my ID, and I handed it to her. She looked at my ID and looked at me back and forth. Granted, my license is from Florida, I understand it look different then CA license so I offered to show to her my date of birth on the ID. She proceeded to ask me to state my home address listed on the ID. I'm confused. In the middle of this line with people behind me you want me to recite my home address? That's a safety issue so I told her it was on my ID. She insisted and asked me THREE MORE TIMES!!! Each time with a little bit more attitude And my answer remains the same...It's on my ID, the one I just gave to you. Per California law, you do not have to state your home address when purchasing alcohol; you must simply present a valid ID that contains a photo and is issued by a government agency, which I did. Mariah left the register with an attitude without saying excuse or nothing, came back with a different cashier, and told her I refused to state my home address. The other cashier (whom I forget to get her name but I'm thankful for her for picking up Mariah slack) asked me to confirm my date of birth while looking at my ID, and I did. She then stepped back so Mariah could proceed checking out the rest of my groceries. Mariah stepped aside and refused to help me with my groceries while making hand gestures as if she's done with me. Now I understand, if she felt uncomfortable with selling alcohol, that's a Mariah problem, but this is customer service. She could have put the alcohol aside, she could've sent me to the customer service line for proper check-out, so many things could have been done differently. But she stepped aside and refused to check out my entire grocery order. Keep in mind I'm the customer, and she treated me and looked at me as if I was someone who's less than her. It's not okay. That was Humiliating. You never know what other people are going through for you to treat them as such. I simply needed to restock my groceries this morning, and I left the store feeling distraught and humiliated. Mariah, please do better. This world is a dangerous place, please don't put people's lives at risk, educate yourself, and work on your attitude when you clock in to do a job that requires customer service or any job for that matter. I did called the store and spoke to a manager who apologized for Mariah's action, and confirmed that he will follow up rather reciting your home address is a form of verification to purchase alcohol in this Safeway because my ID is out of state although by California, it is not a requirement.

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    Hankook Supermarket

    Hankook Supermarket

    4.2
    (940 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    It's been quite some time since I visited Hankook. I've always been impressed by their cooking…read morelineup. And as usual, their collection was extensive and comprehensive. They had the usual array of nonstick pots, which don't work very well for me. They had a small but useful section for clay pots. I thought Amazon and AliExpress had overpriced clay pots, but I was wrong. These prices were significantly higher. I can only hope these are the best of the best. Checking up on 99 Ranch, I couldn't even find clay pots in there more limited kitchen utensil section. I ran across one item where knockoffs are ubiquitous. They've completely flooded AliExpress and you have to watch it with Amazon. Hankook had the authentic item and at significantly lower price than both Amazon and Aldi express. I found a tea section to be well stocked. I also recognize some of the tea brands. 99 Ranch has gone with lower cost options, but if you buy 6 ounces of tea, are you gonna be stuck with an enormous supply. Better to go with reliable brands that I have enjoyed in the past. I loved the produce section. It was nice and fresh. It also had wider selection of produce than other supermarkets. The store itself is stunning. The the aisles are spacious. The store is meticulously clean. The shelves are fully stocked. There were only about two items which were shopped out. The snack area and the frozen foods were even more interesting. It's obvious in those two sections that there were many more Korean brands. I should've tried some, but it's hard for me to resist snacks and there was a good chance that would finish the entire bag in one go. Better to skip it entirely. The parking lot for the supermarket is spacious. I had no trouble finding a spot even though I arrived in the late afternoon when everybody has gotten off work. I live about two hours away. And I am very jealous because there is no Hankook near me.

    I really like shopping at Hankook. This market is huge, and they have all kinds of products in…read moreaddition to food. We have purchased a wok from here, twice, and they were reasonably priced (around $35 if I recall), and we got a spare lid for a reasonable price as well. They always have inexpensive produce, lots of fresh stuff. I got a bag of bok choy for $2. I think if you are looking for Asian produce, a great place to shop. They also have a lot of prepared foods, snack foods, etc. Everything is reasonably priced. They do have a large enough parking lot, and usually we park on the side to avoid the chaos.

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    Fatima Bazaar & Grill

    Fatima Bazaar & Grill

    4.2
    (236 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $

    If you're looking for halal Mediterranean/Egyptian food, this spot is definitely worth checking…read moreout! They have tons of options and are very vegetarian-friendly as well. Everything is made fresh to order, and you can really taste the quality in every dish. I especially loved the grilled meats -- they had that perfect smoky char flavor straight from the grill. The staff were incredibly friendly and took the time to explain the different dishes and the best way to enjoy them. Beef, Kofta & Chicken: Super flavorful and packed with spices, with an amazing grilled/charred flavor. I loved being able to build my own wrap with all the different veggies and sauces! Hawawshi Traditional (Egyptian Meat Pie): Similar to arayes, but even more flavorful and juicy. It comes generously stuffed, and the arugula paired perfectly with it. Chicken Breast Bowl: OMG, the fries were so good! The chicken and fries combo worked perfectly together. The chicken had subtle hints of lime and was served over a creamy mayo-style sauce that tied everything together. Salad: Light, refreshing, and topped with onions, pickled veggies, fruit, and vinaigrette. Overall, it's such a fun and casual place to hang out. There's an outdoor patio with self-serve tea and water, and I loved the cozy lights and tent setup. I'll definitely be back!

    I was mainly there to get halal goat. Goat prices were reasonable and meat was fresh. I keep going…read moreback here to get goat meat. Once I tried the whole chicken, which was like $17. They were nice enough to skin and cut it. But I found it was mostly bone, with desirable meaty pieces missing. The grocery store had several middle eastern products, which all looked interesting. There was also Gol persian ice cream. They had a reasonably priced food menu as well. I love the Egyptian items in the menu the most. Hawawshi is my favorite. Chicken kofta kabob skewer was good. Beef/lamb shawarma wrap was ok. It didn't have much flavor. They give a garlic sauce (Toom) as side. That is super flavorful. Everything tastes better with it. Side pickled vegetables was very flavorful too.

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