Sam&#x27;s Club

Shopping today at BJs Wholesale Club in Bangor Maine. Things going well. We finished up shopping…read moreand headed for the checkout. The cashier was very rude. Barking orders...No thank ...No have a nice day. Crappy customer service. Lane 4 at around 10.am. We headed for the door and the man surveyed our cart and said you have been here two hours. Now they keep track. I tracked down a manager named Nick whom I relayed my complaint to . Told him how rude the cashier was to my wife and that it was poor customer service to be treated that way after spending almost 500.00 He did not give a rats ass. Never apologized. We told him that we will never be back to that store. We primarily do our shopping at Sam's Club where the associates treat you with respect and dignity and say thank you for shopping there.

We have been members of BJs for many years, and have shopped at a few locations in Florida and…read moresouthern Maine. This store is certainly comparable in layout, pricing and so on. It has the same odd lack of variety (no decaf Starbucks coffee, hardly any sugar-free foods like jam, etc.). I get it; they have to stock what sells more. But we do save money on the limited number of teams we buy there, and the reduced fuel price alone can nearly pay for the annual membership. We did have to wait to fill up; the pumps seemed busier than the store registers were.

L.L.Bean

3.5

(15 reviews)

Love this store - we stop whenever we are in the area. So…read moremany great deals we can't find down in the Freeport area. It's never too crowded and the clothes are usually still very neat and organized, even on the weekend! (not sure about the summer/tourists months though) Our savings usually range from 40-60% and we always have purchased something when we have visited the store, mostly clothing/shoes. The staff / team is present, pleasant and helpful. Most staff is behind the register and there are only a couple of people on the floor stocking and organizing. Plenty of parking right in front of the store.

The head quarter store is cool but can be over whelming. Wish there were more staff around. I do…read morelike how they have the actual store then an outlet store and then a home store. The iconic bean boot statue is right in front so make sure to snap a pic. I agree the store is pricey but if you go to the outlet store you can find some hidden gems however either way the material is worth the price. The best part of our time here was we ate at Linda beans kitchen restaurant which was unique and yummy. You would think she would have more homey foods but it was still nice to sit and eat here.

Natural Living Center

(32 reviews)

So glad I stumble onto this place. Great to see a huge array of organic/ natural foods offerings…read more As we all lead busy lives , it great to find a place of natural and wholesome goodness without all the additives and reprocessed products. It is a bit more expensive but we all know it cost a little more to put wholesome foods into our bodies. In the end it is better for us. I love the different types of flour one can get. Next time I wanted to get wholesome/ organic flour to make artisan bread I will definitely get enough to bake rather than buying a 5 lbs bag in the supermarket that goes to waste because of expiration dates. In the end less waste and throw aways and I'm all about that. My hubby wanted to get Dr Bronner's soap so I searched and found this place. And yes they do carry it. A great find place to stumble upon!

The environment is organic and not stiff. Much better than T&R in Brewer - It has wonderful,…read morehelpful, knowledgeable staff that are always around to help. The prices are a little higher than my husband would like to pay, but I don't feel like I am being stolen from as in many other natural food stores. They've been around forever, and I will continue to take my family here as long as they are! My son & daughter have both looked forward to our weekly trips for 15 years

R M Flagg Food Service Equipment

5.0

Oh. My. Goodness. So happy I got to a wonderful shop with…read moregreat selections and neat kitchen gadgets. I am a geek when it comes to kitchen supplies and although I'm just a home cook , I love to have commercial restaurant equipments, supplies and gadgets. I had only 1/2 hour before closing and because of my hectic work schedule could not come here any other time except for the weekend . I was respectful and quickly scanned their inventory and 1/2 is not enough at all. I will definitely come back to this gem and obviously will support local business than to give it to online superstore. See you soon for sure!

Great selection and reasonable prices. Friendly staff. Highly recommend. Check this place out for…read moreyou food truck or restaurant needs!

Tj Maxx

4.5

(10 reviews)

I have been to this branch of the chain a few times and have no complaints. The last time I was…read morethere about a week ago they were limiting the number of people in the store. Someone outside was joking about possible reasons they were doing it, but I assume it is the recent surge in Covid. At least I think he was joking. Because of the success of vaccines and Paxlovid in slowing down the spread and reducing its impacts, I think some people believe Covid is finished rather than that it is now like flu strains. Anyway, the wait outside the store was short. I tend to shop more closely in the Home Goods section rather then in the clothing, unless there is something in particular I am looking for. They sometimes have surprising items for sale, such as the time we found our brand of decaf coffee at a great price. The variety of decaf available at warehouse stores can be pretty limited, but if you have a Kurig you are made in the shade. They must sell a lot more of it and make more profit. So i don't shop at TJ Maxx regularly but I like stopping in occasionally to see what they have at that particular moment. It helps me miss Zayre's less from when I went to the Broadway Shopping Center decades ago now.

Love prices on product good bargains for upscale items; excellent choices in variety of items,…read moreexcellent service, personnel very nice

Tiller & Rye

4.3

(28 reviews)

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We were in the area today and remembered how much of a fun stop they could be…read more They were out of Baked by Joy's ube cookies but we were lucky enough to grab one of the pandan (a naturally fragrant plant that is known as Southeast Asia's vanilla) ones. We also found some cannoli shells which were 50% off, and some imported chocolate hazelnut spread. Service is friendly, store layout and presentation are well thought out, prices are a bit high but they are understandable considering they have some unique and healthy offerings.

I love T&R! As a human with a plethora of allergies, as well as the craving for community and…read moresupporting local business. The folks that work there are absolute treasures, I genuinely do not know how they manage to find such incredibly quality people. The space is packed with beautiful local and specialty items, but it feels, somehow, intimate? It's a really special spot. Kudos to the whole crew there and hats off to the owners.

One Lupine Fiber Arts

4.9

(11 reviews)

This is not just a yarn shop! The service is always nice and helpful. The prices vary on what you…read morebuy. They have a nice selection of yarn, but they also sell other made items in the shop, from clothing, wooden items and ceramic, leather items. You can find some neat and unique products in this shop. Take some time and look around or you'll miss some of the unique handmade items.

Phenomenal product. This yarn is high quality and absolutely worth your money. Good yarn is a must…read moreif you want a high-quality fabric. They work with local sheep farmers and process/dye their own yarns as well. The colors are vivid and the various yarns have a great weight/substance to them. If you're a knitter/crocheter/fiber artist, do stop in! Since I am not a local, I will be buying more online in the future!

Swett's Tire & Auto

(10 reviews)

I needed all four tires for my truck. Swett's got me in within a few days with a good quote and…read morethe service was excellent, including the receptionist! They even gave me a ride to a nearby restaurant so I could get some lunch!

Traveling on I95 in a rain storm when all of a sudden we heard an awful thumping and flapping…read moresound. We pulled off onto Hogan Rd and into Swetts Tire and Auto Repair. They were booked solid, but still got me into a bay to have a look. The technician found a splash shield had come loose and fixed it in 15 minutes. We couldn't be happier with Swetts. Thank you so much!

Bennett Auto Center

4.7

(30 reviews)

Very friendly and accommodating people- trust them with my car and appreciate all they have done…read morefor me! Highly recommended!

Only place I could get a replacement tire in the same day - also real nice people - nice peopleread more

Deane's Detailing

4.8

(4 reviews)

I took my Jeep in for a complete detail when I drove up to Maine. It came out looking better than…read morewhen I bought it new/used from the dealership. It's worth giving your car some extra love at times and taking care of it. It gives you the feeling of driving a brand new car.

I just received my car back from getting detailed at Deans. They did an excellent job the only…read morething I would pick on is where I open my back hatch it was dirty under the handle. I think if you wash and wax that shouldn't have been missed. Other than that they got my inside looking like new remover salt and stuff that was dragged in during the winter. Wheels came out great and the my SUV shined. Other than what little was missed I would try them again.

East Coast Coatings

(4 reviews)

We left them a real mess. Mice lived in our car for almost 18 months. When we got the car back,…read moreit looked and smaller great and was ready on time. They were extremely nice despite the obvious hard project and we will use them again. We highly recommend them.

They need to hire professionals and not kids. After reading reviews in the area I decided to take…read moremy Porsche for an interior and exterior full detail. I don't know to where to start. There were numerous areas of the car left completely untouched, like door jams and sills, lower body panels, windows were not rolled down and cleaned along the edges, front trunk had more dirt in there than when I bought it in because of pressure washing and not cleaning it up and engine bay was never even opened. burned through headlight protection film, leaving it blistered. Some slick slippery amor-all type product was used on a full leather interior that took me a couple of days to wipe down and retreat it with a real leather cleaner and conditioner. One button on the stereo missing and the clincher, excessive force or too much product sprayed on the heat/ac control screen which is now missing pixels. This place is not qualified to work on fine cars, best they stick with pickup trucks(which seem to be the main clientele) and SUVs. Not recommended for fine automobiles. The owner or manager Mustapha said he would make it right but never followed up.

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Lynne B.

18 years ago

Being that I am originally from California and lived in Utah I am not impressed with the Sam's Club here and Agree we need some competition to it like Costco;s and such. But I agree it is a bit expensive on some things and some things are good in price compared to store. I do hate the lines and waiting to be serviced to get out the door and then checked at the door with the reciept as well. Have not experienced the gas pumps and not sure I want to! After reading what I have here. But the gas is always cheaper! read more

Shouni K.

7 years ago

Best friendly people Happy with this store!!

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