I'm probably a little bit biased because this is the closest Albertsons to me, but even with that…read morebeing said, I do think it's a pretty solid location. It's located right next to university of Irvine so as expected, you'll always see a bunch of student students shopping inside. I've never had issues with them being out of stock on any staples and their meat and deli counters are both well managed with some super friendly staff members. I also frequent their deli for their fried chicken and I can confirm they do a solid job (because let's be real not all locations are created equal when it comes to their fried chicken) They have both standard checkout lanes and self service checkout lanes with a staff member who's always readily available to help. The ambience is clean well maintained with friendly staff, and the store layout in my opinion is also a plus because it's large with wide aisles and plenty of inventory!

This has to be one of the worst Albertsons locations for DoorDash pickups. Every time I come here,…read morethey seem completely overwhelmed and unorganized when it comes to online orders. Today I spoke with Tommy and gave him the customer's name for the order I was picking up. After waiting about 10 minutes, he came back out and asked me for the same name again. It was confusing and didn't inspire much confidence that anyone knew where the order was or what was going on. I understand stores get busy, but this feels more like a General Management issue than a staffing issue. When operations are consistently backed up and disorganized, that responsibility falls on leadership. A good manager steps in, rolls up their sleeves, and helps get things back on track. If you're ordering delivery or planning a pickup, I'd strongly recommend choosing another Albertsons or a nearby Ralphs instead. This location seems to struggle with basic order management, and unfortunately it shows.

I went in on January 28 and there was milk that had expired on January 27. I went in just for milk…read moreand all the milk options were either expired, were expiring the next day or within a few days. No options that was at least a week. I left and went to target and they had milk that would last at least a week or longer. I went to another Albertsons pretty close to this one a week prior and it was the same thing. Do better Albertsons!

Staff is attentive. Open on Fourth of July. Wide selection. Organic produce options are very…read moregood.

I love coming to this Trader Joe's! It's right on pch, so it's a fantastically beautiful drive. The…read morestaff is kind, and they give me stickers when I ask. Occasionally, they are sold out of certain products, but that's par for the course with any Trader Joe's. It's not the largest store, only one aisle of frozen goods, so you have slightly less variety than other, larger locations, but I've never had any trouble getting everything I need. On the other hand, there are a very good selection of wines here, if that's something you're interested in.

This was my 1st time at this store waiting for it to open at 0900. We were in line for the cute…read morebags , enjoying the scenery. My excitement was cut short when we went in and there was this caucasian lady scolding a little old Asian lady stating" you look familiar, I better not see your face again because you only get to buy these bags once so there will be enough for everyone ".Her tone was so demeaning and I was so mad at myself that I did not report her to her supervisor right away. This is uncalled for and one thing is for sure, I'll never come back to this location .

Smaller location sort of like you went back in time. Reminded me of the good ole days but I do like…read morethe convenience of the newer locations that have fresh sushi being made daily and ready to eat meals available for those nights where I don't wanna cook. Fresh produce was in the front with deli, meats, seafood in the far back. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Large parking lot right in front. Convenient location right off the fwy.

This Stater Bros is small, but VERY convenient. It's located off of Newport Blvd and 22nd…read moreSt/Victoria. If you come at night, you can't miss the nostalgic, well lit "Tater Bros" sign. This is probably my favorite, quickie go-to grocery stores when I'm in a pinch. It's right before the fwy, so if need anything for a gathering (food or flowers), it's ultra convenient and reliable. They only thing they really don't have are greeting cards. They have a small rotating wire-rack of cards, but that's about it. Although my favorite checker, Phi, no longer works there, all the grocery clerks have always been so friendly and nice. You can tell they love what they do! The store is super clean, there's plenty of parking because there aren't any other restaurants or stores to compete with. Also, some of the prices are new lows. I love checking the mailers for good deals. I seem to find myself here at night for ice cream... Not sure why, but I gotta nip that in the bud as my waist keeps increasing. Other than that, love this location and its employees. Highly recommended.

I am soooo jealous of the cities that have a Whole Foods, being that it's my favorite place to shop…read morefor groceries, prepared entrees, and baked goods. So envious that I will drive to my favorite location in Newport Beach just to buy a cake The vibe in Whole Foods is like no other grocery shop, and I actually think it's therapeutic visit. The selection of goods reminds me of Amazon Fresh, but a level above Have my fingers crossed that Whole Foods will come to my area soon

This is one of the better Whole Foods locations. It's a very convenient stop after a day of…read moreshopping and dining at this massive outdoor complex. This location is huge with the freshest fresh produce, bigger seafood counter, bigger bakery counter and a lot of vegan and gluten free items. It's a bit crowded but still organized. We usually get matcha and iced coffee first then start to get grocery shopping done, all while getting our car charged the same time!

I regularly shop at Grocery Outlet. Prices are good, store is clean and well organized. The…read morefemale blonde at the register is always kind and cheerful and very efficient! Today it was Alexis at the register--never met him, but he was also kind and cheerful. He heard from a customer that there were no carts left outside. While I'm unloading my groceries into my car, I see Alexis trotting around the parking lot gathering up all the stray carts. In a world of challenges, it's so nice to be in the presence of excellent staff.

Warning: Watch your change and always demand a receipt! Probably a good idea NOT to use cash, and…read moredon't let them rush you out the door. I was told my total was $34 and some change. I handed the cashier two $20s and received a dollar and some change back when I should have received nearly $6. It was late and I'd had a long day, so I didn't catch it until I got home. The cashier never gave me a receipt, and I felt rushed out after paying. He immediately started ringing up the next customer. I almost forgot my sparkling water on the counter. I went back to the store. The manager said she reviewed the camera footage and that the drawer was only 25 cents over -- as if I should just take my quarter and leave. I was shorted $4, not 25 cents. When I asked about a receipt, I was told the machine had been emptied and all receipts thrown out. The manager then expected me to recall the price of every item. I offered to walk the store and tally everything up myself, but she said no -- stay there, she would do it. When she returned, she came to $36, but she didn't get the items right. She claimed I had bought 3 soups at over a dollar each. I did not. They were tiny cans of pizza sauce at 50 cents each -- a significant difference. When I add up my items myself, I get $34 and change. Rather than resolve the discrepancy, she pointed out what a great deal I got... as if being overcharged is acceptable because the prices are low. She took my name and phone number and promised to call the next day. No call came. The manager claimed she reviewed the video and accounted for every item I purchased, yet my groceries do not add up to $38. I was given only $1 and some change back from two $20 bills. The math doesn't lie. The response from management was dismissive and unprofessional. Even though I am only 4 minutes from their store, I'll be shopping at a different Grocery Outlet from now on.

While shopping at Gelson's on San Miguel Dr. in Newport Beach, I was looking for a hand basket for…read moremy items and asked an employee where I might find one. She was very mechanical, unfocused, and pointed in a general direction. As I was walking around looking, I noticed a gentleman who appeared to be on the management team so I asked him the same question. His name is Fred. Instead of just telling me where the shopping hand baskets are kept, Fred literally escorted me across the store, picked one up, and respectfully handed it to me. Fred went above and beyond to make sure I was taken care of as a guest in his store. Fred is the epitome of excellent customer service and outstanding management. Thank you Gelson's for having Fred on your team!

Gelson's was one of the first grocery stores in Orange County to offer a poké bar and that made me…read morea repeat customer ever since. Their soup bar is also a favorite for quick meals. On occasion they also have reps from California vineyards serve wine in real glasses and thats not something that happens everywhere. I like the folks at checkout. They're competent and chill. Its a small store which is a benefit in my opinion because you can find what you're looking for quickly and be on your way.

the deli is king here!! the deli crew is amazing! Ariceli and her team are always helpful and bring…read morea good atmosphere at all times! every one needs to go to this sprouts location for a great experience

I absolutely love te Sprouts location! Mainly because the checker, Linda is always so friendly and…read morehelpful!! She always has a smile on her face and goes out of her way to help me when I have a question. She does this while being efficient and quick! Linda is an asset to the store!!