I came here because I live in the area and it's close to home. The self-scan was long, so I went to the only register open with a non-customer. My cashier didn't say one word to me, not even tell me my total. I greeted then, mention I didn't need a bag and thanked them all while they just stood, rang my items and had their ear pods in. I get sometimes not wanting to be at work and or bothered by people but if that's the case maybe this isn't the job for you. read more

I've been getting groceries at Safeway for the past year. The pricing is fair. The pick-up service has been consistently good. They've gone above and beyond during bad weather and on the one occasion that I had to delay an order. read more

I go into Safeway at least once a week. it's not a perfect store all the time, but which one is. The staff is always friendly and helpful and the flower section is always lovely and well stocked. Vegetables are fresh and rotated. It's an average grocery store and usually has everything I'm looking for. read more

Regular Safeway. It's crammed in the far back of an outdoor mall. An old version. Butcher, bakery and produce sections. Shelf stocking in middle of the day. Outdoor grill and picnic section when you leave the store, includes napkins, aluminum foil and batteries. Lines build up in early afternoon! 4 read more

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herbert from the flower section is the definition of an unprofessional individual that wanted nothing to do with helping customers. he acted like he was busy and told me he was way too busy to help me. I went to customer service to see if I could get anyone else to help me but I was told he's the only person able to help me as that's his department, the manager calls him over to help me only for him to tell the manager he's too busy to help me and when told he needs to help me he spoke to his manager like I wasn't there and processed to speak to her with an attitude. if you don't want to work with customers then maybe don't get a job that is customer service based? read more

I came in here to do some last minute grocery shopping for the upcomming work week, and thankfully they were still open. I needed just about every food type, which included fruits, vegetables, chicken, milk, some ground beef, and milk of course. I particularly liked the extensive ready made meal section. They had some wonderful chicken Italian meatballs and smoke mozzarella penne salad that looked delicious. It was nearly 9pm when I arrived to the store, and here were very few customers doin their shopping. Some of their items were priced a little high I thought, but for the most part everything was affordable, and they had everything that I as looking for, and then some! the Starbucks inside the store as also very cool, even though I didn't get any coffee because of the late hour. Shopping here was a very nice and easy experience! read more

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This is a pretty classic grocery store but most of the items are a little bit pricey in my opinion. I come here to get good deals on managers discount meats if I'm looking to cook something right there on the spot. Typically they have something good for 30% or even 50% off. It's open 24/7 so the convenience factor is always there. read more

SAFEWAY ON ENGLESIDE-EXPIRED MEAT SOLD ON THEIR "MANAGER'S SPECIAL" I don't know how this location is still in business . The ONE time I decide to shop there I bough hot dogs off of their "Manager's Special" come to find out it's expired.. I went to return it. The person at the customer service desk lets me swap it. Okay no problem.. Later come to find that other items I had bought from their "Manager's Special" were also expired. I returned to swap the kielbasa..Another person at the customer service desk gives me the okay to swap in front of the manager...and as I was about to go the manager asks me if i have a receipt (on a power trip Little Man Syndrome) I explained to him I'm a new customer (I usually shop at Wegmans ) and I don't keep receipts for groceries...out of courtesy I should be allowed to swap the item this one time. That didn't matter...So thats when I got pissed and I told him I bet you I'll find more expired food under your "Manager's Special" I went back to the meat isle and found the BURGERS EXPIRED 2 MONTHS AGO I showed it to the manager and all I got was a blank stare.. He offered no apology! Absolutely no consideration for the health and safety of their customers. I should've read their reviews on Yelp before taking my business there because apparently this is an ongoing problem with this store.. Something so simple.. it could've been over in 2 seconds. Just let me swap my kielbasa but no he wanna have the final say...he picked on the wrong one because I got time to report this to his superiors, write letters, contact the health inspector the whole nine. read more

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The other day I got the spoiled grapes. Here and maybe should not have gone back but Because it's a convenient location I decided to go back. I tried to return an item today and it was a nightmare. no one was at the customer service deskan announcement came over the intercom several times sounding like it was calling for someone to come but no one did until the nice woman from Starbucks came over and tried to help me. I never did come up with a resolution but the second time I was at the desk there was a long line and the people were talking about it not being a very good store. I would have to agree. I am stuck with an item I don't want. Finally I just told the woman to never mind I would go home and write a bad review and she cheerfully said, "OK ". I would've thought That would be her cue to call for a manager but maybe she knew the manager didn't care and would be pointless. I need to find a different place to shop. read more

This Safeway is seriously horrible. It's a lot smaller than other stores so they don't carry as many products. Sometimes their produce selection isn't all that great The worst part is the checkout because they usually have just one person working so the lines are long about 90% of the time The best thing about this Safeway is the girl that works at the Starbucks on weekday mornings. She's the best read more

I was at this location yesterday to buy flowers for my mom. They have a lot of beautiful selection but I was looking for something specific and the manager, Kaye, did not bother to help me and accommodated my request. She was very nice and made sure I was satisfied with the flower arrangement. She really did above and beyond. read more

If I could give this no stars I would. The employees (with a couple exceptions) are rude and useless, the general manager is the poster child for why unions exist, and every time I go I see a health code violation. Their meat has made me sick now twice RIGHT AFTER TAKING IT HOME and most of their products are expired. I can see this store from my house and I've cut my visits down to canned goods. Even then, it takes me longer to get through the one line open than it would to drive the 15 minutes to Wegmans. Save yourself the food poisoning Update: Tried to at least get dry goods here - they are selling baby food that has been expired for over a year. Great job cleaning up your act. read more

This Safeway should be shutdown. They sell expired meat on their "manager's special". I went to to swap it and the manager was rude. And refused to. I went to the meat isle and found more expired food from 2 months ago! Showed it to the manager and he still offered no apology. I will be reporting this to the health inspector. Terrible service. These people do not care about the health and safety of their customers. read more

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Have stayed at a nearby hotel twice in the last 3 months and have bought some light groceries to save money on not having to go out for every meal. Both visits have been positive - all employees are courteous and helpful. Prices are comparable to others in the area. Make sure you join their rewards club - lots of great deals - I saved about $10 by using the user-friendly phone App to ensure i had max. savings. read more

Eight check-out lanes and I've never seen more than 3 in use and I've been (unfortunately) coming here for years due to it's proximity to home. My advice: Bring a book. Seriously, you can put down a couple novels while waiting in line. I type this while waiting in line for the ONE open checkout lane. I'm about 8 customers deep. read more

Basically I'm going to start off by saying what I like about this Safeway at the 8646 Richmond Hwy location. It is the closest grocery store to where I live (until they possibly finish that road that goes to Telegraph road - then I will be going to the Giant on Telegraph all day). The prices are decent. The lines aren't bad if you go in the evenings. Never had a problem with the staff. Now for the bad. First of all, it seems run-down. I think I was spoiled in other cities I have lived in in VA and outside the state where I was treated to 5-star grocery stores that were spotless with the highest quality food and service. There are some of those in Alexandria, just not on Route 1. This Safeway is definitely not spotless. It is in somewhat a run-down, old shopping area. The parking lot is a mess and unpaved. There always seems to be police in the parking lot or across the street. You will often find loiters and beggers if you go late at night right outside the store doors. It is hit or miss when it comes to food - produce, veggies, fruits, and meats. Sometimes they are stocked and sometimes they are empty (I mean literally empty). For example, I never have seen a grocery store be 100% out of chicken on a weekday evening. The already-cooked section (Signature Cafe) is decent. Overall, if you mainly are looking for fresh foods and usually stay away from the center portion of grocery stores (cookies, junk food, and processed cans), then this Safeway location is pretty mediocre. All I'm saying is that if that road gets finished, I probably won't be going to this Safeway again. read more

So this Safeway was newly updated and nice not that long ago. Preferable to shoppers and giant and the other two smaller safeways nearby. Then they remodeled the belleview one and are clearly phasing this one out. More of a sketchy parking lot and not as nicely maintained. Still most of what you need though. So why the two stars? They almost always have one or two lines open and no more. Even during the after work rush or pre-football Sunday rush, etc. I have waited literally 45 minutes before. No self pay units or anything. Not worth it. read more

I guess I have had much better luck at this store than the other 2 reviewers. When I worked down the street at Fort Belvoir, this place was my go-to lunch break destination. Not always for buying lunch, but sometimes to pick up a few items that would survive the over-stuffed refrigerator at my workplace for a few hours until I could take them home. It is correct to say that this isn't the largest or most well-stocked grocery store in the area, but it does have all the necessary staples, and I have always enjoyed the friendly demeanor of the employees. I have many fond memories of heading over to this store and hoping my favorite Starbucks barista would be there to fulfill my mid-afternoon coffee needs. read more

This Safeway has the basics you need in a number of areas. I love the meat department here and they will work with you. Can't say that about every place I shop. There's a Starbucks inside which is extremely handy. read more

This place sucks. When ever I come here there are lines and they have no help at all. If you ask someone to help they either ignore or some care. The only reason I come here cuz it is closer to my house or else I wouldn't. read more

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Tried to see if I could order a custom cake, as the Safeway website says they can create custom cakes. However, when I attempted to explain what I wanted (a junk food theme cake) the unfriendly lady kept asking me what I want, in return making me feel dumb for even considering coming to a grocery store for a creative cake. She then went to the back and asked another person, who didn't even make an attempt to come talk to me, if they could do a junk food theme cake. Why advertise you can do custom cakes if you can't... read more

Don't waste your time here. I had literally just gotten out of surgery and was picking up much needed pain meds. The pharmacy was rude and blatantly worked as slow as possible. Screw this place. read more

Ok it's Friday evening and they have two cashiers and 10 to 15 people in each line . This is the worst run grocery store I've even been in . Just put my groceries back and heading to Wegmans read more

I went to this location because I needed to get some things from the store and I wanted something from Starbucks. I ordered a "Grande Mocha Frappuccino" and the worker there (I don't remember his name) said "What the f**k. Why is everybody ordering frappuccinos today? It is f**c**g cold outside." I don't think I have ever heard an employee anywhere say that to me or in general. I hope that this never happens again because that was very rude and in called for. read more

Worst grocery store on Route 1/Richmond hwy. They never have enough lanes open, employees stand around while the lines back up. Make sure to check expiration dates on everything you buy. read more

This Safeway is ALWAYS short on cashiers and it usually takes them a while to bring one up. It also had no self check out systems. I will say most of the employees are very kind and pleasant to talk to. read more

This is a really bad Safeway. The produce is always bad. So bad in fact, that I've seen rotten herbs in the fresh herbs section. Do not buy the badge lettuce! The service is also bad. The last time I went in, I had a coupon that didn't work and the cashier had to call the manager 4 times before she showed up. I waited 5 minutes and there was a long line behind me. I would have just left but it was a $2.50 coupon. This place is fine if you need to run in quick and grab a couple staples but I would not recommend it be the place for your weekly shop. read more

Worst Safeway/ STORE ever! I hate coming here! There is NEVER enough lanes open while employees stand there and help bag at a 15 items or less lane -__- read more

Positives outweigh the negatives, so let's start with that. It's a convenient store. It fulfills the basic needs of a grocery story, and it does a great job with it. It seemingly never runs out of stock, and if it does, the store will have it by the next day. The cashiers are zany and friendly, and they always have something to talk about. It's not the best place to shop. Most of the time, it is only two registers serving lines of customers, and it's normally people who are slow at checking out/bagging. The help here isn't substantial either, with managers almost never in sight, and the lines fill up quickly. The produce section has more rotten produce than you'd normally see in a grocery store, which is next to none. I'd like to see this store be cleaned up, and find new, younger cashiers/clerks to help out around the store. This isn't a store I'd recommend going to often. Prices are often high, with little savings if you don't have the Safeway app. It is not the best store, but if you're looking for anything less than 10 items, it's the right one. 2 out of 5 stars. read more

This place is OK in a pinch, but I seriously never shop here without waiting FOREVER to check out. And there's never anyone in the deli meat dept when I need it. read more

Been shopping here for 7 years only cause there is nowhere else to go. Store itself isn't bad overpriced and don't expect any kind of customer service. And for pharmacy omg what mess. Never keep anyone and rude RUDE. Been getting the same medicine every month for years with no problems. The new lady now doesn't even check the computer to see if it's in stock apparently she is that good she knows what she has and doesn't need to check. Everything is always takes a week. It's 2018 nothing takes a week anymore. I'll go to cvs up the sidewalk thank you and 15 minutes later walk out with my medicine. Your a pharmacy and a store to serve the people. Maybe you should recheck your business. read more

typical Safeway. checkout was friendly and speedy. best thing about Safeways/Vons, they are all laid out the same way...so things are easy to find -- especially if you're from out of town (as we were). read more

Every single time I go this Safeway there is only ONE register open and the lines are extremely long!!!! There is never a register open for 15 items or less so be prepared to wait a VERY long time in line! read more

I'm okay with using coupons, minor hassle if price is reasonable. Safeway has deals that you can scan in with your card (another minor hassle) and get a discount at checkout. Sometimes another minor hassle is the discount prices don't show until the end, not as they scan it. So I go through the drill of scan my card, give them the coupon, and wait for the discount. I notice the discount wasn't given and when I asked about it, and only then was I told (scolded) that I needed to clip out the coupon (I had it folded to the one I was using). I can put up with the minor hassles (still working on discounts not showing until totaled), but a rude cashier? Dude, get a job where you don't have to interact with customers. read more

I live close to this store, so it's one of my only choices as I'd rather shop at Wegmans on the way home from Quantico. This is absolutely the worse run store I've ever been in. The employees are rude, the store smells like it has a sewer leak. I was in this store, one line open (15 items or less). I had a full cart, when I went to only line (15 items or less) the employee indicated I could't use her line, bottom line no way to check out. She finally relented but was mad. Last week I asked the butcher for help, she indicated she would be back in a minute, saw her on a smoke break on the way out. Terrrible, Terrible Terrible read more

The pharmacy staff here is so amazing! Very professional and so kind. Mavis is so awesome! Remembers you and is always friendly!!! Love coming here! read more

Does anyone remember that episode of "Good Times" when Florida buys the bad roast from Morgans? This store sells bad meat and seafood. I made the mistake of shopping while hungry. I made my way to the frozen seafood section and stumble upon a "bargain" bundle of crab legs for 6 bucks (perhaps my first error). I got excited and realized I didn't have a nutcracker so I conveniently found one for 7 dollars(error number 2). I then said hey I don't have any butter for these crab legs so I bought a pack of butter...I get home and realize the damn things are rotten and they bathed them in bleach to slow the decomposition process (I chalk this up to my own greediness and take one for the team). Anyone that lives in the area would know that this store is prone to floods and power loss that last for days on end. Long story short, and much like Florida, I found out that after a power outage this store's meat selection was completely brown and spoiling. After remembering my crab leg experience I found a person that identified himself as a manager and informed him that all the meat is brown and should not be sold. His response was one of extreme indifference and "thanked" me for my concern.........I dislike coming to this store or Safeway in general. Besides the nasty manager with the bad attitude and the local union badge (just so you know she doesn't give a shit) and the extremely high prices, I avoid this place at all costs. read more

I wish I could give this grocery store less than one star. The produce is always terrible - half rotten on the shelves. I bought baby food here that I discovered was expired once I got home. They took it back, but no apology and a great deal of attitude. They actually told me I didn't buy it in their store, until they looked it up in the computer and saw that it was indeed their brand. They routinely only have one or two lines open, even at busy times (the days leading up to Christmas, for example.) When I got in line the other day the cashier said, "Oh sorry, I'm closing." (There were only two lines open and the lines were long and I only had two items.). While I was waiting in the super long line with only two items, the cashier just walked away. Two people in front of me put their items to the side and left saying it "wasn't worth it." I agreed, but was desperate. The Kingstowne Safeway is beautiful and well-run. I wish the Corporate Safeway team would give this store an overhaul like that. Until then, I'll be found going WAY out of my way to Harris Teeter. It's worth it! read more