So..... I slid in here today with a 1-day membership pass to check the joint out for the first time in...well... forever. It's everything I expected from food, to cleaning supplies, to culinary wear to you name it. I saw roasts the size of a small car's backseat. Just ginormous! It's a culinary and food prep paradise. All SUPER BULK sizes and prices to match. Turns out you can get in here with any kind of business and a tax ID number that's current... Or just the 1-day pass like I had. Could be roofing, non-profit, medical or whatever kind of business you have. I came by to check out some gyro meat, some desserts and a few other perishables. Spent about 20 minutes inside and enjoyed myself exploring real quick. I'll definitely be back to get that giant box of gyro meat lol. Parking is modest on- site. Cold as hell in the freezer department for sure. read more

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I love to shopping there their vegetable is very fresh and so good. I love it. Everything is perfect, but the fridge is very cold. You have to be warm clothes. read more

Terrible service! Don't expect any help from anyone that works there. Buying stuff online from this location is even worse! They don't have a live chat and calling is just pointless, they will just direct you to email or call a different number which when you call will tell you to calm the number you already called for help. They really just need to go out of business already! read more

Months ago I went to RD and bought 2lbs of provolone. It said it was some price that I can't remember now but when I went to the register, the lady charged me around $60 which was a lot over whatever price I saw on the sign. Now I found that I could get it on Instacart and the price was $64 for 10 pounds. There was another option for the same brand but the packaging looks different and the price is less per pound so I figured that must be something completely different. I ordered the 10 pounds for $64 and received four blocks. so basically the lady charged me for four even though I only purchased one block. I don't know why she didn't tell me that I can go get three more or if there's a minimum amount she could have explained that to me. I'm just really upset right now that I got a quarter of what I paid for last time. I don't understand how she just let that happen. read more

Restaurant Depot - Supremo Italiano provolone "aged over 60 days" about 2lbs each. - Wholesale Stores Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Bottom Line: A cluttered and chaotic store selling restaurant supplies and wholesale ingredients to its members. My husband and I were curious about the Restaurant Depot so we stopped in on a Saturday morning. The store is 1/2 restaurant supplies and 1/2 wholesale ingredients including produce, meats, spices, condiments, etc. On a Saturday morning the store was very busy with hurried shoppers and lots of forklifts. The aisles felt kind of cramped and especially when passing someone with another cart. My husband and I pursued the aisles but not wanting to be in the way of small business owners trying to get their business done we didn't linger too long. We did stay long enough to check out some of the prices and the items we looked at were more than we currently play at our BJs and Costco clubs. Overall, I didn't find the prices to be very competitive. But, unlike BJs and Costco there is not a membership fee. Membership is only open to businesses and you must present your business license to get My barometer for restaurant supply stores is The Restaurant Store in Baltimore which is pristinely organized so I was surprised by state of the Restaurant Depot. My husband and I felt lucky that we successfully dodged all of the fork lifts and survived the parking lot. read more

Restaurant Depot - Wholesale Stores Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I've been coming to this location for years, and I understand it's a working warehouse where not everyone may be the friendliest. However, the cashier, Glenda, on March 15 at 12:50 PM, treated me very unprofessionally. By far the worst cashier experience I've had. read more

Restaurant Depot - Wholesale Stores Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

This is a membership only wholesale warehouse for restaurants and we came to pick up a few items today. It is a decent size and has a good selection of equipment, supplies, dry goods, canned/jarred goods, and fresh & frozen food products such as meats, produce etc. The two gentleman working in the refrigerated produce section today were very helpful and gracious & that is not always the case. The lines today, a Thursday afternoon, were long as they did not have enough registers open. Our cashier was very nice today as well, which is also not always the case. So today was great but like Forrest Gump says " you never know what you're gonna get" lol. read more

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They have product everywhere you can barely get down the isles. Then it's isles closed cause they restocking in the middle of the day so if you need something from that isle you can't even get it. the people that work there running people over on the forklifts and rushing customers to shop so they can finish stocking. like why stock during business hours when the store is full of customers!? read more

Extremely rude staff. One lady at the front spoke to me as I was a thief trying to steal $72. Worst part is I was humiliated in front of my daughter. Been coming to this place for years and the only one time I had to return an item, it escalated to a very unpleasant experience. And this could easily be avoided if the business has a better return process. It is very clear that the employees are very unhappy and they pass on their misery to the customers. read more

This is a chef's or bakers Disneyland . . . or Ikea . . . or umm . . happy place (insert desired metaphor). One tip - you need a membership to shop. The process seemed long (watching others bring in mountains of paperwork and filling out documents) but if you own a restaurant/small business, or like to cook it will be worth it. You should visit their website for membership details. I was able to shop because, for a limited time, they're open to the public. Go to the desk and show your driver's license to get your one-day pass. Back to the shopping experience - what can you NOT get from here? In one trip I purchased raw croissant dough, 2 pizza sheets, 100 ct snickers creamer packets, bartending supplies, mixing bowl scrapers, texas toast, pastry hooks, more bread, eggs, and fancy condiments and I barely spent $50! read more

I prefer the Alexandria brand way better. It had more variety of products and customer service is great. They never fail to help when I need it. Highly recommend read more

12 bars of kind bars for $18.88! You have to be kidding! It's cheaper to buy at Target! LOL read more

I came in town to help my uncle out with inventory for his shop and he sent me to this Restaurant depot. I am very familiar with the one in my town but my god have I never seen a wreck of a supply store. It smells horrible the moment I walked in. Says a lot about a place if the onions were 4 isles down and you could still smell it. As I am walking down the isle looking for the items I need, I thought I was Cinderella for a second because I kid you not there was a f****** bird that flew next to me. We made eye contact and for a brief second I thought I was at the park. Even if I was at the park it would be easier to find a bench or a playground right? Well unfortunately everything was so disorganized I couldn't find anything I needed. Most supply stores have examples of containers of different sizes on display to know what I am getting but of course all i saw was that bird again. When I asked for help from the attendants they did not navigate me anywhere but just point directions left and right. I couldn't tell if I was just blind or they were out of stock of the items I was looking for. Do better. This is a restaurant supply store not a wet market. read more

This company are millionaires because they overcharged everything the oil for frying on cosco $37 on here $47 The foil on cosco $25 on here $48 They take benefit from restaurant if you don't want to be on bankruptcy Buying on this company fine other please to buy read more

Had an opportunity to utilize restaurant depot and grab some meat in bulk. The store is set up in a warehouse style (Costco, Sam's club etc). The most interesting, and the whole reason I was there was the meat section. It is, literally, a huge cooler that you can walk into. Deli meat, eggs, bulk beef, while chickens, you name it. The pricing on the shelves is a little disorganized (or was) where the prices were not on the meat, and instead, the per pound price was listed on the wall next to or behind the meat. Check out was easy and quick. Variety, clarity of pricing (and store organization) lead to a lower score. If you need bulk meat, it's an alternative or Wal Mart or LA Mart, however I would likely opt with Costco over resturtant depot. read more

Messy place, things are just everywhere and not organized well. The price for some things are better at Costco. However, most of the items here are cheaper and more in bulk. It isn't clean here at all. This place just doesn't look or smell sanitary. The carts are loud, but they still roll. Business owners can make an account and have two cards. read more

Even with the day pass, you can save a ton of money! Quality is excellent and you can't beat the prices. We formed a buying group with 4 (four) families and we buy and share. read more

VA (Eisenhower Ave) RD is the best one in the DMV area. Attentive, responsive, knowledgeable and helpful employees in all departments from the managers to stock people. I recommend this above all other stores in DC area! read more

This store needs some serious work. There isn't any carts, parking and lines for the cashier takes at least 30 minutes. I wait in line longer than I shop, no matter what time it is it will take you at least 30-45 minutes. I hope they get more cashiers because this isn't acceptable read more

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Restaurant Depot is not open to the public so you'll have to wrangle someone in the industry to take you on a visit here. In a way Restaurant Depot is like Costco, but without the pizza, hot dogs and cheap fountain drinks for sale up front. You also won't find any DVDs or flat screen TVs here. However, if you're on the hunt for half a cow (seriously), enough ricotta cheese to feed 1,000 or a modular cube ice maker, this is your spot. A luxurious shopping experience this is not, but for a behind the scenes look at the food service industry, it's pretty eye-opening! read more

This place was really interesting to check out - any business owners can apply for a free membership and you can purchase food, equipment, and supplies. You can buy single items or supplies for dinner, or bulk and tableware for parties and events. I especially love going into the freezer section (during the summer months) as it is cold cold cold :D There are industry-quality mixers, gas ranges, natural gas fryers, menu boards, janitorial supplies, cutlery, and even condiment holders. It's cool to wander around and such. It's surprising that they have locations in 27 states, and they're considered one of the largest online restaurant suppliers. +membership required read more

Phrase of the day: "You'll just have to get used to where things are." Think of Restaurant Depot this way- it's like Costco or SAMs Club designed for restaurant owners, chefs and other folks who want to walk through aisles of products without a map and few employees to ask for help. Now while that might seem harsh or disconcerting- it isn't. There are maps available to show you where the 40lb box of frozen chicken is located (and at a great price I might add) and where you can find that 25lb block of Belgian milk chocolate (or you could just ask me- that was a choice find!) My suggestion is to walk through and price things out. If you need 1000 8oz paper coffee cups- this is your place. If you're more of the 3 kilo barrel of kalamata olives guy- they have you covered there too. And with many different varieties of each kind of product you can choose a generic brand of anything or something in a name brand you recognize. There is also a discounted goods section over near the restrooms sign at the right of the check out registers. I got a case of 24oz cans of Arizona Green Tea with Ginseng & Honey there for $13.50. One can had been damaged- but the price was great for 23 intact cans. if you venture into the freezer section they have coats available to wear on pegs right outside the entrances of the freezer rooms. Just replace them when you exit. Walk in and check it out- ask for a map or throw caution to the wind and walk the aisles. It works for me! read more

Restaurant Depot - Rows and rows of anything having to do with food or rood service. Prices on some things are better than Costco. - Wholesale Stores Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

The place is huge whatever need is there I like the seafood very fresh never been disappointed The halal meat also very good plus very good prices The parking is big enough for every body You need to have a business so you can shop in there. read more

Worst customer service on the phone! I called to ask the time, and it was like asking for a favor. We are open the same time. I said what is that! And the attitude on her voice! The worst! Why do you pick up the phone if you cant be kind. read more

I came here to open the purchase card, the Spanish woman is very teaching, the director must review her service. I didn't understand and I asked for guidance why cursed me read more

Restaurant Depot - Wholesale Stores Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Placed an order which was confirmed for delivery 2 (!) weeks later. After 2 weeks exactly at the time of delivery it was cancelled. Terrible service, never again ! read more

I contacted the customer service today because they charged me retail sales tax although I have a membership and business license. None of my business friends got charged for MD tax from Restaurant Depot. I, as small business runner for 5 years, never had been charged for sales tax from Sams club or Cash carry . I can't believe why your employees charged me taxes for so many years. I checked Maryland comptroller tax department website, then I found that I shouldn't get charged for sales tax. Please clear this issue for me. Thanks read more

Price is ok I know everything goin up!! But a like to buy some of my groceries in they

The people who frequent Restaurant Depot are mostly from restaurants or chefs or some sort hospitality business, people who work in the industry and require a business tax ID to qualify for membership. It's a no fuss place not meant for enjoyment. I would not say it is as spectacular as Rungis but it's the place to buy supplies for food business with the incentive of tax-free sale. The depot is based out of a warehouse everything is stored in warehouse type racks some requiring the forklift. Food and kitchen supplies are sold in wholesale quantity and price. For the higher end like buying 100 scallops in a tin can, a whole mortadella or even a whole lamb. Wholesale ranges from vegetables to eggs to dairy products. The industrial grade equipments are not the highest quality but are probably more affordable for small businesses. read more

The walk-in cooler is the size of Delaware. Bring a coat if you plan to spend more than a few minutes staring at cheeses as big as bus tires. Restaurant Depot has two kinds of customers: Fast and Slow. The Fast ones have to hustle back to restaurants and stores. They know precisely what to buy and where to find it. I look for them and step aside as a courtesy, and I also watch out for forklifts. As a Slow customer, I love gawking at the huge variety of foods, supplies, and equipment. Where else can you find palletized Nutella or something labeled "whole half goat"? A lot of Restaurant Depot merchandise is packaged in mass quantities, but I find many items in sizes for a small gathering or family. We buy for a concession stand, sporting and school events, and home (family meals and entertaining). Most prices are a true bargain, although it pays to know prices in the other stores you frequent. Some items are sold only by the case, but others by the partial case--read the label. To join Restaurant Depot, you must have a business license. You must check in with a Restaurant Depot card and also use it when checking out. To my knowledge, this place does not offer boxes or bags. They do not accept coupons. The "carts" are big U-boats--not desperately clean--so bring a box if you will be buying lightly packaged foods (the cognoscenti hang their bagged bread or wrapped-up goat from the top bar of the U-boat). When we get back to our vehicle, we transfer items to inexpensive stackable restaurant busing tubs, which we bought at Restaurant Depot. (These containers are fabulous for toting everything everywhere, and I suspect that a preschooler could use one as a sled.) Pots and pans, knives, cutting boards, and many other equipment items here are far less expensive than retail, and often of better quality. If you're buying pots and pans for home, do some research first to make sure they will work on your range and in your oven. Restaurant Depot advertising circulars will help you find bargains and spot merchandise from Laffy Taffy to lobsters. Many items are visible on shelves, but some are on loading pallets overhead. I've had good luck asking employees to help me find things and tell me, say, how many minutes it takes an electric urn to boil 100 cups of water for hot chocolate. And finally: if you worry about earthquakes, do not look up and think about the amount of stuff on the shelves. read more

give cashier commission. Cashier will be working faster all cashier have been working the same slowly slowly read more

Restaurant Depot - I don t think people who parking in handicap row can buy and carry too many heavy boxes - Wholesale Stores Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

This place is a large warehouse with food, cleaning supplies, and kitchen supplies to purchase. However, you must have a membership to purchase. Similar to a Costco or BJ's but the quantity is a lot more. The carts were big and bulky to push around. Especially when the employees were constantly moving the items on the crates around with the fork lifter. The warehouse is big but I kept feeling like I was in the way of everyone. It was a cool place! read more

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For the Truckers this is the not Good place to come for delivery coz workers are not friendly and they don't take a load on time at least after appointment time trucker have to wait 6 to 7 hrs for delivery specially for the single owner operator i will not preferred to take a load for this Alexander,VA location. I will never come back again read more

Beautiful new facility, twice the selection. Same crappy, befuddled slow employees. read more

Love this place found the staff to be very helpful. Prices were great and the selection fantastic. I did not find any of the complaints that I saw in other reviews to be true. Yes it is a little messy but you have to look at the size of the operation. You can get in and out quickly and love the opportunity buys. read more

This may be my first review ever on yelp but have to do it. Horrible horrible customer service. It's almost as if they want to discourage people from coming here. Poor customer service ranged from rudeness to apathy to misrepresentation by phone as to how much they had of what I needed. Use Sysco or any other place that actually cares whether you purchase from them. Restaurant business is stressful enough. Don't add to that stress by trying to buy ingredients here. read more

Restaurant Depot is a great place to shop for businesses staff is always been great especially Lamont in the refrigerator section and Jessica on the register never better anywhere read more

i have a deli and i bought brand new odeja deli case. spents thousands on it and they delivered me a bad one. never worked 5 times repaired never replaced. once you buy they dont care. worst customer setvice. refrigerator dobt even work alwats stays at 50 and losing lots of my merchandise. read more

Restaurant Depot - Bad deli case odeja - Wholesale Stores Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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When it comes to price, it is a great spot and essential to my restaurant. When it comes to customer service and being in stock on essential items like parsley, garlic, coke etc, they are a miserable pain in the butt. read more

Bad collaboration of employees, mainly in the frozen area. zero collaboration and bad character. They don't know anything about customer service. read more