Hi everyone. I was at Smart and Final for a quick lunch idea and I stumbled upon an issue with the prepared lunch. I found that after paying a $5.00 deal price on a lunch item, that it came with a bad review. Normally a $10.00 to a $5.00 lunch is a really good deal in this economy but paying that $5.00 lunch, getting an item that turned off the "feeling full" reminder I had for the day, made me, let's be honest, off. I think that if the lunch is $5.00 to $10.00, I should feel like I had a good rice with teriyaki and a healthy protein to make me get to my job or school. It shouldn't make me feel tired or that I can't finish the lunch that I need to get to the next task. I think that the right ingredients and the mindset, that a good lunch can have good ingredients would streamline the lunch disappointments. Thanks. read more

Once again, standing in line forever with multiple employees shooting the BS. Not doing anything productive. 1 line open with plenty of time for me to write this review with time to spare. I asked one of the other employees to get something out of their liquor vault and I was snidely told to wait in this long line while her and her manager atand their with thumbs up their butt. Edit... still standing in line. read more

Why is there summer deals And SUMMER PLATES but no goggles? I was freezing in this place and the only good thing here is the macaroni cheese and chicken heater for me while I was cold. These labels suck why is macaroni in canned MEAT?? Why not in canned goofsThey have a big beer section. read more

Smart & Final Extra! - Canned meat - Grocery Near Me - San Diego, California

Great location, always organized and clean. Shout out to John in self checkout for being diligent and observant when it comes to the lines. I've observed him pulling customers out of the line to check them out himself at self checkout, Greatly speeding up the process. read more

Smart & Final Mira Mesa -- Chaos in Bulk Form I came in for a quick grocery run. I left with existential dread, a dented can of beans, and a story I'm going to tell my therapist. The layout? A maze of sadness. The freezer section felt like the Arctic Tundra, while the dry goods aisle was a sauna. Temperature consistency? Nonexistent. I half expected to see penguins in aisle 6 and lizards in aisle 2. The staff? Let's talk about that. I asked someone where the rice vinegar was. They pointed vaguely toward the back and mumbled something that sounded like "maybe by the oils... or tortillas?" I found it next to the bleach. No sign. No logic. Just vibes. At checkout, the cashier was visibly annoyed that I had produce. She looked at my bok choy and went, "Ugh, people have been buying the weirdest stuff today." We're in Mira Mesa. Bok choy is not weird. That's like walking into a library and being shocked by books. Also, one of the employees was straight-up arguing with a customer about whether or not the price tag on the shelf was "philosophical." I don't even know what that means. It was like watching a community theater version of Judge Judy. Final verdict: * Customer service: avoidant at best, weirdly judgmental at worst * Store layout: designed by someone who hates people * Prices: decent, but not worth the trauma * Overall vibe: like a fever dream in fluorescent lighting I came for snacks. I left questioning everything. read more

There is a very rude manager named Rachel who scoffed and made a sarcastic remark when I put a 2 cases of coke in another aisle. I had a bad leg injury 2 months ago and it still painful to walk. So discouraging when people like her make insensitive comments like that. read more

The black mid age lady who was working cashier had an attitude because I told her I'm in rush. She told me she won't service me.. then the manage her name is April came and was siding with Cashier. Very entitled victim mindset workers here. No leadership and no customer service whatsoever horrible management. read more

Jerome and Nick are so awesome every time we come in. Always so helpful and respectful. Favorite smart and final because of them! (Btw this is Amber not Athena) read more

I cook with garlic and onions, and imagine my surprise finding 2 5-packs of Garlic cloves for maybe $4.50. I was already checking to see if this place competes well with Vons discount Fridays. It does. LoL. Clean and plenty of friendly staff, quick and professional cashier, and the place was just what I needed for a low-key grocery store that actually understands the need to budget until next payday. Well in my case in between last paycheck from a previous job to and until my seemingly far in the future first paycheck with my new career. After enjoying a much needed unwind to rewind at Fish Taco Tuesday, I needed another 20 minutes to let my spirits level out before I drive carefully home. Busy but not crowded, welcoming but not demandingly expensive, and had everything I gravitate too when stocking the pantry and refrigerator for the next few days. Home cooked meals and healthy snacks will not be scarce in my household. Plus. That deal with garlic is what I thought it should be priced at.... Guess that's why this place is aptly named Smart and Final. Yooo... and their reusuable bags doesn't cost more than your half carton of eggs or a Gallon of milk and it's bigger and sturdy. Yo. Be Smart and consider this option before your selection to grocery shop is Final. read more

I saw a cockroach at the self checkout stand. Watch your items. Make sure there isn't anything else crawling on them before you go home.

Make sure you check the expiration date on your bread because if you try to return it, they'll tell you they don't sell it even if you have the receipt and then when they do return it and give you a new bread that bread is expired as well and then proceeded to act like you're wasting their time and get an attitude with you! Niki if that's even her name is rude and just caused her store customers. We will never shop there again. read more

I just left a very nice review for this store this morning when I ordered items from this store for delivery. I only needed water and creamer and some fruits. I'm down with a flu so I was glad to see delivery was free. This is the first time I've gotten delivery from S&F. If I could, I would just walk in - I'm familiar with the layout, some of the cashiers are consistently nice, others may just be tired or at the end of their shift. I wish I knew the names of the friendly faces but I'll do better next time. I'm fighting a nasty virus, I somehow forgot that the delivery was fulfilled by Instacart and that I should have gone to them directly. I was answered by an associate who put me on hold but may have dropped my call. I called again and the same kid said he knows nothing about grocery delivery. And ok, so... can you please forward me to the right department? So someone picks up, said very confidently that the store DOESN'T offer grocery delivery. I was confused and said I thought I ordered on the S&F app this morning. The associate said "I don't know, let me get the manager" when Lisa came on, she seemed pleasant at introduction but as soon as I inquired about a delivery order, she very curtly dismissed the store having any involvement whatsoever with delivery. I should call Instacart. I asked for the number She said " I don't know.." she at least had someone Google it on the side for her and gave it to me. So I also asked since I was already on the phone if the items were in stock or if it was just an oversight. I got transferred to produce who told me I should call after 30 minutes because they have their delivery. I don't know why your store would be so disengaged with a product (delivery) you advertise on your app. You clearly want to market this, offering free delivery with minimum amount, why are your associates not trained that 1. You offer delivery 2. Just be a little gracious in passing the blame on a third party. I ordered on your app. I purchased groceries from you, why are you not involved? I wasn't upset when I called. Maybe that's why it was easy to be dismissive with me but I want to continue to like your store. I'm slowly transitioning from Vons. Although I've found some cheaper produce and meat products near work, I still want to support an American company. Please be appreciative of your customers and help with their concerns. read more

This is quite a nice Smart & Final -- larger than most, wider aisles, and very clean. The staff has always been nice and helpful to us. It's conveniently located off Mira Mesa Blvd in the same shopping center with Home Depot. Parking is never a problem. As with any discount grocer, product selection is somewhat limited. read more

One star is too generous. This feedback is based on the manager who was completely out of line and disrespectful to a senior/elderly customer which I witnessed first hand because I was in the line which was like watching a bad movie on display! The other employees seemed to be scared of this manager who was completely out of line. Smart and Final - what is the best email for you and name to file a complaint? This behavior by a Kendrick? something is absolutely not acceptable. read more

Lady on the phone did not want to help Me with a price when I ask about something if they had in stock. I called so I would not drive over I think the lady name was Carmen if I am not mistaken. She hung up on me twice I needed a price on fries and she was acting rude read more

I can't remember the last time I shopped at a Smart & Final. And what does the Extra! at the end of the name mean now? I think this used to be an Albertsons. The location is big and they're close to Mimi's as well as Home Depot. There was plenty of parking today in the afternoon. I had some time so decided to stop by to check it out. It wasn't very busy and I didn't see many customers. Or staff. No biggie as that's more time and room for me to browse. I saw they had the Bragg's apple cider right at the entrance. Funny, as I've been wanting to try this brand and here it is, right in front of my face as I walked in. Not sure if it was a good price but seemed fair at $5.49. There's an ok selection of fruits and vegetables. I appreciated how they rubber banded the blueberry containers so that non accidentally busts open. Had to buy one just for that. Bakery and meat section was limited. They had a nice sale per lb for the whole chicken. Check out wasn't too bad. Wish they had self check out. The cashier was very friendly and nice. No need for a membership or rewards card to get savings. read more

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Thank you for great customer service and greeting me with a smile!! It's much bigger than poway location! Even with these tough times, the store looked well stocked, clean and inviting! The produce department looked like Whole Foods! The employees were sweet and happy! They didn't look miserable like the poway store!! Thank you again! read more

This isn't the normal Smart & Final I go to, but I was in the area a couple of months ago and needed to stop by for a few items. The store was nicely spread out and organized. I was able to find what I needed pretty fast! I was in and out in no time! read more

Do a lot of shopping here and have kind of come to rely on the place. Not the widest variety of ingredients, but they seem to have what I'm looking for (maybe because I've subconsciously conditioned myself to only look for what I know they have). Additional random thought: the fresh orange juice bar they have in the store always smells awesome. Additional random thought 2: they have coffee beans and a grinder customers can use for those beans, but the "espresso" setting does not grind fine enough for us to make espresso on our machine at home. read more

This is one of the cleaner SAF's I've been to. Store is organized and actually seems like a larger SAF also. Comparing this to the other SAF in the South Bay, this one seemed like it had a bit more selection of stuff as well. Go figure but I've never figured they'd sell Jameson Whiskey here. I know SAF sells beer but I've never apparently paid attention to their liquor selection. read more

Love this store on Mira Mesa Blvd, but this morning was bizarre. An employee - female, very tall, dark hair in a pony tail was following me around. And then when I went to pay she got near me & turn her back to me, but then raised her phone to take a picture like a selfie of herself (or above her head) with me in the background. Very strange. read more

This is the closest grocery to me and it's very convenient for me to shop here. However, if and when I have time I will go out of my way to take my business elsewhere. Unfortunately time is not something I have a lot of these days so I find myself shopping here. The service is often subpar and it's rare for me to get decent customer service. I'm not even sure why some people work here when they seem like they're not interested in assisting customers. There is one particular male I see often who doesn't greet anyone and seems upset when he's at the register. The lines are always long because only two lanes are open and he always has to be told to open up so when he does he takes it out on the customers. Bad service, long lines, not so great products, are enough for this store to meet the fate of its predecessors and I would welcome that. read more

Not much varieties on meat but best place to buy groceries in bulks for sales price without having a reward card or phone number. Wayyyy better customer service than pos vons and love the fresh squeezed orange juice. read more

Used to be one of my favorite stores. No more. See organic orange with infestation. Had to wait over 10 minutes to speak to someone. Were rude and argumentative. read more

Smart & Final Extra! - insects in organic orange. nothing seen from outside. obviously doing business with a bad grower. - Grocery Near Me - San Diego, California

Rule #1 of Smart & Final is that eating yesterday's food today is the job of all those who can't afford a Costco membership. Rule #2 of Smart & Final is they do not believe in self checkout. No matter how long the line gets or how few items one person might have. Rule #3 of Smart & Final is they buy food that didn't sell from regular grocery stores and sell it to you. But if they can't sell it, they send it to their stores in Mexico. (I'm not joking either.) Look... sometimes I need 10,000 paper plates. And sometimes I need an item other stores won't have... because they have actual customers. Sometimes I just wanna shop in a warehouse that doesn't require a membership. Its those times I'm heading to Smart & Final. read more

Not sure what her name tag said because her name tag was written in cursive with marker but it looked like Rosie / Rubia ? (Older women) She needs to learn how to say excuse me because the way she yelled at me and my friends to make space for her to get to her cash register was a bit rude and made me feel uncomfortable while paying . She yelled "I NEED TO GET BY " so aggressively and then was yelling at other workers her inconvenience ??? read more

One of the best stores in Mira Mesa. I love the interaction with cashiers. They greet you with enormous smiles. The cleanest stores I've ever been in. The supervisors are so helpful. read more

They took over the old Albertsons and thank goodness the prices are better. I don't come here often it's not my go to grocery store. But when I am purchasing in bulk or don't feel like driving to Vons I come here. You can a family pack of Hawaiian sweet rolls for $5! Eggs and the large coffee creamers are also cheaper here. Also when I am picking up breakfast for the team, they have $5 packages of croissants and strudels. They have bagels and donuts in the bakery as well. Not a huge produce section, and the quality of the produce is not good here. Bulk candies and chips are worth it. Overall bulk items are the better deal here. Skip the produce section and baked goods are worth it. read more

Nadeem, the manager harassed me after I tried to return some berries I bought that happen to be two week expired covered with mold and bugs, BUGS After harassing me he proceeded to torment one of his own employees for sticking up for me.... I think that's enough said . Spend the extra dollar and go somewhere else. SMH read more

Tip: The Stella Rosa- Stella Peach bottle I stumbled upon over here is amazing. A must try. read more

Smart & Final Extra! - Must try. - Grocery Near Me - San Diego, California

Smart and Final's online delivery service is atrocious!! They don't communicate with you when they're low on the items you ordered, leaving me with less than 50% of what I ordered and to top it off when they adjusted their receipt to match what I received, they still charged me for one extra item I did not receive!! Do not ever shop here online through InstaCart. Going to the grocery store is so much better!! Hopefully Smart & Final adjusts their online ordering process!! read more

Finally after Haggen went bankrupt smart and final have SELF-CHECKOUT!!! It was fast and easy.

This review is for Megan at the bakery. I came in after a cake disaster at a different bakery & asked for a cake same day, she asked for 30mins. SAVED. OUR. DAY!!!!!! THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!! see pics for awesomeness!!!! read more

Smart & Final Extra! - S&F bakery saves the day! - Grocery Near Me - San Diego, California

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KAI HAS HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!! My first encounter with him, I asked him where a item was and he completely ignored me. This time around he didn't say one word to me as he rung me up and made a eye roll when I asked him for a extra bag. Never coming back to this location read more

Date of visit: April 5, 2017 Taking over the space from the vacated Albertson's and Haggen, Smart & Final used the area upgrade to make it a Smart & Final Extra! - meaning it doesn't just carry bulk goods, it also serves as a bit of a supermarket that has a surprisingly nice selection of fresh produce, as well as decent deli and bakery sections. The price I paid for the groceries I got was comparable to what I would pay for at the grocery stores closer to my place; although it's a bit more out of the way now, I could see myself making the drive out for bulk goods - especially when our church is holding its annual fiestas and gatherings. Plus, currently Smart & Final Extra! has a coupon in their deli section for 50% off any sushi order... and seeing how it actually looks pretty good in the case, I may have to check it out! read more

Went shopping there today with my spouse, very disappointed there was no apparent shopping cart cleaning process as I see in other food markets. No cleaner provided and no individual cleaning towel dispenser at the entry. Gross! In addition, men's bathroom floor was a mess with pee all over the urinal area. read more

Oh! I found what I was looking for and more. If you're throwing a party and realize you need a few things last minute, you can come here. That's exactly what happened to us. read more

I've been to this location dozens of times over the last year for grocery shopping, mostly because of the convenient location. There are three main problems with this store that I'll summarize: 1) Their food inventory seems to run out at a certain time every single week, without fail. It's pretty disappointing when you go to pickup a few fruits & vegetables at a store and they simply don't have any left. 2) The shelves that store the produce are extremely unsanitary. This causes a lot of the fruits & veggies to be moldy long before they should. When is the last time you properly cleaned these shelves? 3) Checkout lines - There have been several occasions now where I went into the store just to pick up one or two items, and decided to leave instead because there were only two checkout lines open and no self-checkout. When it only takes you 30 seconds to pick up one thing you need, it's pretty ridiculous to have to wait 15 minutes in line just to pay for it. I won't be returning to this store. The low prices on some of the items simply aren't worth it to me and I'd rather spend my money somewhere that doesn't have these issues. read more

I only shop at this smart and final store because it is next to my work place. Anytime I ask for help the person I ask is rude and very short with me! Today at the register I had a lady named Robin, checking me out, and it was very evident that she was either having a horrible day or hated her job! Well, bagging my groceries, she put my chemical cleaning products in with my produce! When I asked for a separate bag you would've thought I ran over her cat or some thing! Lol life's too short to be miserable at your workplace! I will now travel further to my local Ralph's, because when I ask for help, they actually walk me to what I am asking to find! Very disappointing read more

This is the nastiest grocery store I have ever been to. Half of the employees smell like mildew. The fruits are all rotten. Everything in the freezer section has frost bite. The bakery sells rotten bread and I have found enough hairs to make a damn wig. Be careful, the cashiers will add items to your receipt then after you leave they will return them and pocket the cash. We caught an employee in the act doing this, she tried adding 4 huge tubs of butter while ringing us up adding nearly an additional $100 to our bill. We called her out and demanded the manager. I will never go to a Smart & Final again. read more