The Merced Location is particularly stubborn when it comes to their 'sales' of deli items. There is no doubt their chicken strips are great, but good luck getting any unless you get to the store on day one of a three day sale before noon. They're always out by early afternoon and are 'waiting on a truck' the other 2 days. They're either lazy or they're just trying to make better margins on pricier items. This is extremely disappointing and crappy for customers. We have gone to the Atwater location and it was NOT like this. DO BETTER Save Mart Merced. read more

I usually go out of my way to grab a salad etc. Today was so sad. Pay almost 10.00 for chef salad. All core ends of salad and along of big chunks of cucumber, skin on. Nasty throw trash out dont put it in salad read more

Save Mart - Chef salad left over and cores of salad and cucumbers - Grocery Near Me - merced, California

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This place is the most overpriced grocery store in Merced,do not go here if you are tight on a budget

This is for deli only .Worst customer service ever. Waiting over 30 minutes.Lots of excuses short staffed .One rude lady said am dealing with phone order Was told we only got two people.Food was definitely nasty horrible!!!! read more

Since Save Mart was purchased by a Canadian company the store has taken a nose dive. This review has nothing to do with the EMPLOYEES. I was a customer for many years, that stopped today. Lately I would go in only for one to two items due to the fact I can't hear myself think over the noise the carts make. A few weeks ago I was at the deli and they had no deli meat. It was explained to me the meat was in the store, but no one could find out where it was. (I went to Raleys and they had the deli I was after at a cheaper cost, fluke) also the shopping carts are far from user friendly. I see a mood change in all the departments. The entire vibe is off. It's like a best friend marring that person you know is toxic. I do hope this nothing more than a temporary situation. read more

Cashier Jay ( on the receipt as I could not see a visible name badge) informed me as I was picking up my daughter's Wic that "you people" have to pay crv tax when I had a excess charge. I already knew this but since he was trying so hard to embarrass me in front of other people I let it go. I did inform him that the product that was the culprit was marked Wic approved and I even scanned it with the app and he said I made a mistake and probably went over my benefits. I didn't and the condescending attitude was not appropriate or appreciated. That associate needs another round of training. Lamont was super nice and bagged my items promptly even though the cashier could have done it himself and called him away from another task. read more

Save Mart - Grocery Near Me - merced, California

My first time here and it was very calm. It was clean and they had tons of workers around stocking the shelves and available for any questions I had. One nice gentleman who seemed like he was the general manager walked up to me because he could tell I was "new" there lol he asked me what I was looking for which was chicken broth. He helped me find it, nice guy. Oh and their deli potato wedges were so good. So much better than the ones our deli makes in Mariposa. I think I'll be back read more

their customer service is horrible. They never answer the phones and their deli bakery area never has chicken wings, no matter what time it is and they always refuse to make some more. I've gone at 12 in the afternoon two in the afternoon 5 PM. It doesn't matter what time you go they never have anything. Even called to complain to management, but no one ever picked up the phones regardless of how many times I called. read more

I just got done with my shopping here around an hour ago and I am absolutely disgusted with the treatment I have witnessed between what I am assuming is a manager and an employee. The managers name tag read Melissa and she was belittling an employee for not calling for help even though I heard the employee SEVERAL TIMES call for help over the speaker. She needs some proper discipline I am assuming this is not the first time something like this has happened. Do better Save Mart. read more

I was the only customer standing at the bakery, wanting to order some fried chicken. there were 3 workers going about their business without acknowledging me. One white older reddish hair lady saw me, made eye contact and went and sat down, I guess there's a desk back there. Then an older dark hair lady near the salad bar side looked at me and continued to print out price tag. And then there's a younger guy in the back just standing there looking at his chicken being fried, ain't there a timer.... I guess they don't want my money! ill just go to KFC read more

I was in town for a volleyball tournament. I'm used to shopping at Save Mart in Modesto and the service is always really good. I had to ask for the refrigerated drinks section and the first employee I encountered didn't even look at me or acknowledge me but told me where they were in a very rude and grumpy voice. Once again, I had to ask where a specific item was. I ran into another employee that I asked. This employee did not even look at me or say a word, but rather just pointed to them. The gal at the checkout was super friendly so I guess I will just have to be happy for 1/3 good customer service encounters. read more

The fried chicken was worth the visit. Average service, supermarket atmosphere, but wow the fried chicken made it worthwhile.

Never shopping here again. After being a loyal save mart shopper I am done with the place. Had to wait over 20 min for deli help because the lady at the counter was to busy taking all the walk up chicken orders who came after me. Then when I finally got helped and went to go pay I was told everyone is paying up front even though I just saw her ring up ppl. This store is a joke and it just keeps getting worse read more

I used to like this Savemart. Last few times I've had poor experiences. Today customer service was garbage. Several bouquets of roses in a bucket that said $9.99 so I grabbed one thinking they were on sale. Bearded guy at the register laughed at me when I said they were on sale, then showed me the $14.99 price on the small tag like, "can't you read?" I told him there were more flowers like that I. The bucket and he just said, "...well" and nothing else. Not, "let me check on that for you", not "that's odd, sorry about that." A tough guy facade doesn't require a tough guy approach to customers. I even went back to take a picture and showed it to him and he just shrugged. Don't bother going here. Go to Raley's where they make an effort. read more

Awful. This place has the worst staffing I've ever seen and their prices SUCK. I don't recommend going here unless you like waiting in line, overpaying for basic food items and being disappointed. read more

Save Mart - Only potato wedges at 1230 for lunch. - Grocery Near Me - merced, California

I have been shopping here forever (20+ years) and I absolutely adore the employees, some of which I have known since they were across the street at the old location. I am always greeted with a smile and a few kind words. Have things changed? Sure, as does everything in life but having quality people running this location is what sets it's apart from other stores and makes the difference between being just another "supermarket" and it being the preferred local market where everybody knows your name and takes the initiative to have pride in their job and set it apart from the others! read more

I shop here all the time I love there Instacart services. I think their Instacart services are better than Raleys because Raleys only usually has one time a day five or 6 o'clock, but Savemart has every few hours all day long which I like because there's many times I want my stuff immediately and don't want to wait till five or 6 o'clock at night for my items, I think that Savemart's deli could be a little better with communication. But overall I like savemart the prices are better than other places. read more

4/16/22, we DoorDash ordered a few items at SaveMart today to celebrate the Golden State Warriors Playoff Game 1 and for Easter tomorrow. We are blessed here and satisfied. Blessings to you, too. read more

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Yesterday I went there to pick up some stuff for sandwiches and employee chased me out accusing me of stealing and it was really embarrassing. I had my one year-old with me and it was in front of other customers. They need to not do that unless they know for sure someone is stealing thankfully another employee came out and confirm that I wasn't stealing because he had watched me pay for my food, but it was just really embarrassing and I hope that doesn't happen to anyone else read more

The service is always excellent when I shop at Savemart. The food in the bakery -deli is uniformly good and the fried chicken is off the charts. read more

Went to the checkout ,cashier with glasses and sideburns. My wife simply asked where the restroom was and he said "its in the corner "with an unpleasant attitude. I worked customer service for 16 years and believe that is unacceptable for service to the community by any standard.he needs to be retrained or terminated, no one deserves that from anyone. read more

I moved to Merced for many years. I always go to Save Mart, because the vegetables is very fresh. I love Save Mart. Highly recommend!

Horrible customer service. I have tried and tried and keep getting rude, condescending attitudes from certain cashiers. it's just not worth it. I even complained and was told very kindly by management how sorry they were and they would "retrain" the cashier but when I went back it was even worse. You will get looked down upon and sighed at if you dare present a coupon and don't even think of bringing up "price match" because that will elicit a scoff and snide remark. There is so much more but needless to say I'll be finally taking my business elsewhere. I would NOT recommend. Management should send in family members dressed as different types of people to see how the average person is treated. read more

Terrible customer service from Deli, bakery and produce department I stopped going to Savemart after I was mistreated many times I gave them many chances and things were getting worse now they have new management that I got to witness how one of the female managers was talking to one of the employees very inappropriate and she didn't care I was around also this other time they accused me of stealing when then someone came up and said oh no it's not her she already left I got very mad and just left the store I will never go back to this store I rather take my money somewhere else. read more

Save Mart is my favorite local grocery store. I'm working in Merced for a bit and decided to grab a few things for dinner before driving back to town. Nice store. Clean and nicely organized. It smelled like freshly baked bread when I walked into the store. I grabbed what I needed and checked out with just a short wait. read more

I bought a banana cream pie on 11-22-23. Got home to eat it and I said "Where's the banana cream"?. 80% whip cream, 15% pie crust and 5% banana cream. It should been labeled Whipped cream pie. read more

Let me start by saying they're always busy and I when I say always it's ALWAYS! I come here during lunch hour to grab a quick lunch/snack or after work for something to dinner but I get really shocked by how busy they get and they have a lot of new faces , today I went with my mother she's very picky the way she likes her deli meat sliced and this young Lady her name starts with an N was so so so patient with her and took her time to make sure my mother was getting the right meat she wanted , I left from there very happy and satisfied not so many people have the patience she has and my mother is very stubborn, but this young lady made my Mother's Day by slicing the meat the way she wanted and also giving her samples so she could get different ideas of which one to pick . We will for sure come back more often with my mother . read more

Yes, very much so. I will always encourage family and friends to shop at our local Merced Save Mart! Save Mart is mostly known for the fried chicken (yuuuuumm) and fresh produce too. As far as "the service" I find it to be a typical day when I'm there doing my shopping. It's pretty much like any other place of business or establishment that you enter. I believe that the service given is perceived by the friendliness and/or approach that is received when we (the customer)walks up to the register to be checked out. It simply goes both ways. Some of the staff is friendly and others can perhaps work on their selflessness. Lastly, as far as the reviews that I have stumbled upon, SMDH... No disrespect, though why continue to go back to that particular grocery store for your shopping convenience/experience if you find the employees "cashiers" to be "RUDE" or unfriendly. Absolutely makes no sense at all. read more

Vanessa with glasses that works here is so unprofessional she is so flirty with my husband as he's just a worker here. Never seen such harassment! Please don't go here due to the lack of professionalism staff needs retraining there's a difference in being friendly vs flirting! read more

No issue with the store but The bakery needs to get it together.. SOME of the workers there are very rude to one another, no respect Infront of customers, giving each other attitude and NOT very professional at all. One lady looked at me crazy when I asked for an order of 8 piece chicken she thought I said 1 piece yeah ok . Management needs to know what's going on read more

Just moved to Merced, always be here, because the vegetables are so fresh. Highly recommended!

They always rent to have the cutest yummiest cakes here(well for Merced area) I love their ice cream cakes here's it's so bomb and you get a half sheet for only $29.99 They also sell the tiny personal cakes if you are just having a sweet tooth and want to pet something that's personalized Friend chicken wingssss!! Best in Merced I'll say! Super crispy! Not overly oily. -always a great deal! 7pc family meal, a side and cornbread, garlic bread or Hawaiian for only $8.99 Parkings huge never a problem read more

Save Mart - Grocery Near Me - merced, California

it says "mask required" on your page but in the Merced store the employees are mostly not wearing a mask. Really a concern in the deli, no glove, no mask and very slow service. I really like shopping at Save mart but not the way it is going there right now read more

Horrible customer service, female checkers are so stuck up. The short female with dark hair barely acknowledges when at the checkout line. One time a lady in front of me was having a interactive conversation with that cashier, as soon as I was up it looked like her nostril snared like a shoot. Asian lady seems to be a little big headed like she's too good to talk to anyone unless she feels like it. They look at people like they're poor. read more

Well, I came here as a quick bathroom and water stop. Once the bathroom was free an absolute menace to the staff team walked out. After one look at the toilet, I see that George had left urine all over the seat and floor or at the very least was oblivious to it after all their time in the bathroom. The only reason this isn't a one star is because my cashier, Taylor, was very kind. read more

Save Mart - the remains - Grocery Near Me - merced, California

I love save mart so much but you guys aren't doing the masks right. Your cashiers wear them below their noses and one cashier who I believe is mike ... he just started his shift and asked my daughter I to go to his line. We hesitated bc we have had him before & he literally doesn't say one word at all not one! Not even thank you! Anyway his fingernails were filthy as he handed me my receipt. get with the masks being mandatory in your store. Bc Raleys looks really good to me! read more

A great place to shop. They do not force you to wear a diaper on your face. I wish all businesses were like this one and would stand up to tyranny and to pseudoscience. The employees are helpful. Prices are not half bad, either. For some reason, I could not leave a 5-star review. read more

Love the deals I get here but the service is getting worse. Cashiers with ugly attitudes..

Save Mart may look better but their checkers are awful with customer service. I'm always nice and smile but...The last 10 times I've been there I've only been greeted by two checkers that I've been to. Today the checker Mike didn't say one word to me. Not a greeting, not my total, not my change or have a nice day. Not one word. Sometimes I will get a hello, but usually not. I hate going to this store. It puts me in a bad mood almost every time. Not to mention their prices are too high. The only reason I even go here is if I'm in a hurry because I live closest to Save Mart. read more

This store is not liable for back packs.. They do not store your back pack in a locker an say we are not liable if it gets stolen. This is illegal and other shoppers can pick up your property that left on the ground for anyone.. read more