This store is on the same floor plan as the Fremont Walnut Avenue Smart and Final, but the amount of space makes all the difference! I have to salute the management and workforce of the Fremont store for getting somewhat favorable ratings with less real estate space. For example, the checkout lines and produce department are painfully congested, but this store in Union City does not have those problems to anywhere near the same degree. At the Dyer Street store, I had to settle for 16 White Castle hamburgers since I wasn't willing to buy 6 cheeseburgers for a high price per unit. I'll wait and see if the Walnut Avenue store has the cheeseburgers. It was a struggle to find a cart and also a struggle to move past some sort of barrier toward where I parked at the north side of the store. The store attempts to live up to its slogan, the smarter faster warehouse store (vs. Costco). read more

Smart & Final Extra! - Microwaveable White Castle burgers, including economy 16 pack. Also available when stocked as cheeseburgers in the 16 pack. - Grocery Near Me - Union City, California

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Great selection and good pricing. Lines can be extra long due to short staff. Otherwise it's okay

Pretty large Smart & Final with an extra large selection of refrigerated foods. Their greens options are just okay, their fruit selection is completely terrible as they're all either molding or too ripe with fruit flies everywhere and aren't removed. The bulk section is great if you're re-selling things at like sporting events, school events, etc. They have a really good selection on anything you could need for a party actually with awesome prices. Just wish the fresh ginger and fruit weren't bad because this has great potential to be my go to for groceries every week. Parking lot is big as it's in Union Landing next to many restaurants. The cashiers are friendly as well. Would def come back for random things like packaged kale, pickles and maybe some snacks like egg rolls. read more

Thank you for having my favorite salmon burger patties! Definitely one of the nicer Smart and Finals I've been to. Something to remember though is the parking lot. It's pretty crowded for sure! I really like it though because it's an "extra" store so they have more of a selection of all the items. It's basically your average food max type of store, but this one seems a bit cleaner, which is much appreciated. I don't usually have any problems when I go to Smart and Final, but this one definitely did the trick for me because I'd already been to another store in the area looking for the right kind of salmon burger patties to make for my family's dinner! Much to my luck, they had them, which is what inspired me to write this review, praising Smart and Final for having the product I need. Even though I don't shop here a lot, it did the trick for me this time, which is much appreciated! :D read more

This Smart & Final supermarket has the basics. Just don't expect to have premium products at bargain prices. If you want better, Grocery Outlet has better selections at great prices. read more

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Only store I go to in union city now because of the service. The lines are long but sometimes and mostly they get you out fast. I honestly have never had a bad experience here. I love coming here. I only go to lucky's for my asthma medication. I wish they had a pharmacy and more health and beauty stuff because I would only shop here if I could. read more

I was so frustrated by the entire experience in the store this morning. First of all, every aisle was blocked by boxes and carts and employees restocking. None of them offered to move for me or even acknowledged me. I was almost run down by 2 employees dashing out of the back room. Neither one acknowledged me. Am I invisible? Then, at the checkout, one of my items rang up incorrectly. I couldn't see the monitor as the items were ringing up because the view was blocked. I checked my receipt when I got to my car and found the error. I went back in and took a picture of the posted price, then went back to the register. The clerk looked at it and questioned whether it was the same item because the receipt did not say "in water" I assured her it was. She grudgingly said that she would refund it and then re-charge for the correct price. Once she finished the refund, she told me that she needed one of the cans to scan! I had purchased the last cans, so I had to walk back out to my car to get one! When I got back to the store, the clerk was ringing up someone with 5 different orders! Instead of finding someone else to help me, she told me to go stand at the end of the conveyor belt so no one else got in front of me. I stood there for 8 minutes! Then she made a big deal about trying to figure out how to re-charge the correct amount. At this point I was not going to give up. It was the principle, not the money. I wasted 15 minutes and never even received an apology. That store is the worst. I will not shop there again. read more

Went to the store to get peanuts they have a good selection of fruits and vegetables as well but came up on this unusual signage on some nuts. Now last I checked Guatemala was not part of Vietnam. See pic read more

Smart & Final Extra! - Get your geography correct this is an insult - Grocery Near Me - Union City, California

My wife and I went here on Friday night. Getting a cart was a pain. The cart corral out front is quite narrow, and I had to walk about 20 yards backwards with my cart (I'm glad that no one was behind me, or I would have felt rushed). The store is now more spacious than it used to be (I could be wrong, but the registers seem a bit closer to the doors now). The produce section especially looks like it's been opened up. There are no thin rectangular skillet pans (I have one at home, but want to buy another), but the selection of pans is otherwise good. In general, the kitchen section is quite impressive. There are a lot of items to choose from, and everything is organized well. Our cashier was very cute, friendly, and quick. She was really the only cashier around, but the store was pretty dead. If you complete a customer survey within 5 days of your visit, you'll have a chance to win a $200 SmartCash Card. Some Notes: My receipt is otherwise helpful, but I can't figure out how the hell the sales tax was calculated, and so the prices below don't include tax. The CRV fees, however, are included in the prices for drinks. A 35 pack (16.9 oz.) of Crystal Geyser is only $ 6.74. I've seen worse, but $6.09 for a 12 pack of Minute Maid Lemonade isn't a great deal. Some Products: Tillamook Country Smoker Pepperoni Sticks ($14.79): 8/10. Beef sticks generally let me down (some of them are too fatty, and others could be better in terms of taste), but pepperoni sticks really never do. These sticks are mild, but pretty good and not overly fatty (they make a good snack). They're also long, and you receive 21 ("$15?!"- my wife was shocked when I told her, but this is a more than reasonable price). Hansen's Diet Black Cherry Soda ($4.09 for 8 12 oz. cans): 8.5/10. Although light in taste, the soda is quite smooth and refreshing, especially when very cold. I'm a big black cherry fan, and these sodas pretty much hit the spot. It's also nice that they feature 0 calories and no carbs (they're truly "Sugar Free"). This is a good store. Stop by and see for yourself. read more

For those that know, it ain't a real Filipino family party if there's not enough food to feed a small province. Costco is still a good choice for buying food stuffs in bulk, but Smart and Final is a great resource for other party needs like: - table covers by the roll (cheaper than the party supply stores) - to go containers in all shapes and sizes (for efficient distribution of all those leftovers) - industrial/restaurant grade kitchen tools and utensils (big buckets for marinades and such) Not to mention, they carry Sweet Tea vodka in the gargantuan sized bottle, perfect for making spiked Arnold Palmers to wash down all that [enter your choice of pork dish here] and Lumpia for a small partying village. The store is well lit, clean, and at a very convenient location close to home. Not in the busiest part of Union Landing so that's always a plus with parking and crowds. A-OK! read more

This is a great Smart & Final Extra! and I have gone here multiple times to buy most of my groceries. Cool + The store is huge, which means they have a wide selection of foods. +The employees are very friendly. They always greet us with a smile on their faces and would usually have a little conversation with you while you're paying or bagging your groceries. +This huge store is very well kept and clean. + Everything is cheap. + A lot of good fresh fruits and vegetables. + You will get in and out quickly. +You will also find good parking, since PetCo is never full or AT&T. Sucks -The frozen food section could be better. But really, all I get from there is Hershey's Pie once in a while (if bk is full). - Meat selection sucks but that's why I said that I come here to buy MOST of my groceries. Well, that's it folks. Hopefully you have a good shopping experience at Smart & Final Extra! =] =) read more

I'm a simple guy and it doesn't take much to impress me but damn, this smart and final sucks. I came in to buy some stuff for my BBQ that I was going to have the next day thinking I'll be in and out pretty quickly but it took over 10 - 15 minutes just to check out with my 8 items. There were only two checkers for this whole store on a Saturday night and I think I waited about 10 minutes before I was able to unload my items onto the belt. Then checkers were super slow and very inefficient. They would scan and slowly put things into the bag. One of my items wasn't ringing up properly and she had to ask for a manager twice before one came. The phone kept ringing and my checker kept on getting distracted because she had to answer the phone. The whole ordeal was very annoying and I doubt I'll be coming back to this location. It was obvious they were severely under staffed and it didn't seem like the manger on duty was doing much to help alleviate the back up at check out. read more

All I wanna say is that after shopping here I accidentally and stupidly left my box of lean pockets in the grocery cart in the parking lot. I came back to get it and was freaking out because I gotta have my lean pockets but it wasn't in the cart anymore! I went in and the asian manager (?) recognized me and said someone brought in the box and she put it in the freezer waiting for me to come back and get it. Thank you!!! now I can happily eat my ham and cheese lean pockets! read more

This place is great for there deals. To tell you the truth I'd rather come here. The next door super market got solicitors hounding you. Not here! Touche'! read more

Service was terrible. I went in to grab a quick package of rolls for a holiday party and it took 30 minutes to get in and out. The only had 1 cashier open with 10 customers in line to check out. The cashier called twice for help and once someone came to help I went to that lane. I wish that is were the story ended but the that lane the new cashier tried to open did not work, something about the scale. We were moved to a new lane but the person in front of me had already unloaded her groceries onto the conveyor belt. Long story short, I final got check out without an apology and with an attitude like I was bothering them for spending my money in their store. read more

Unlike other Smart & Final stores, the "extra" part makes it much more like a Lucky or Safeway but with same or lower prices across the board. You don't have to buy a 5 lb. container of baking powder, as they have the regular size available, but you have the option! They have many of the same bulk sizes that Costco carries, although Costco is generally less expensive with the same items. However, S&F has a _much_ larger selection. They carry Berkeley farms non-rBST dairy products, and for much less than anywhere else I've found. $2 for a quart of heavy cream vs. the $4+ for a pint for Safeway store brand, as just one example. Their only weak point that I saw was their meat selection. You'll find it better at many other places, although typical manufactured products like sausage are the same. For pantry items and canned goods though, they're pretty solid. read more

Worst smart and final. Staff charged me more the my coupon please check your receipt before u leave and the manager is no help.. I'll never come back. Foodmaxx is better read more

Very poor caring from staff this morning. This is my usual store, been shopping there since they opened. I am disabled and use their mobility scooter. The checker said there was no one available to empty the scooter when I arrived at the check out and asked for help. Just shrugged when I said I needed help...I had to do it myself. Their attitude did not change..not friendly at all. I asked to talk to the manager...got basically no friendly service from them either. Wish I knew the name of the regular staff member that is friendly and helpful so Icould ask their schedule. read more

I don't normally stop by Smart&Finals but happened to be in this plaza and stopped by on a whim. Note: I didn't stop by the fresh produce area. I was impressed. Organized, clean, and spacious. Found some great bargains, but the best part was that I found items here I don't normally see at chain grocery stores. Found CHERRY 7UP, APPLE and CHERRY HEAD (candy spinoff of lemon head), and CACTUS COOLER!! I was here on a late weekday night so the store was pretty empty. There was one checkout lane open, the cashier was friendly :) read more

I love this place! Anytime I need to host a party and Costco doesn't quite do it, this is the place to be at! From fresh produce to your catering needs such as sternos or foil pans. They've got it all and at a great price! The Smart & Final brand First Street is great quality as well and I feel it's definitely a great alternative to Kirkland brand. I actually thing First Street beats Kirkland in some points too! This particular store has a great selection of goods that I feel you cant beat anywhere else. The employees are very helpful and extremely courteous. Every time it's party time I am definitely doing my shopping at Smart & Final. read more

Good prices. Usually some fresh fruit on sale at less than $1/Lb. Friendly staff. Good prices on meat if you buy bulk size. Shorter wait in check out line than some other stores even though there are usually only 1 or 2 lanes open. The cashiers are efficient! read more

This Smart and Final Extra branch is better than the one in Fremont. I stopped to buy what I needed. I can only find great deals and better selections of products. Shelves are fully stocked, can find new items too. read more

I come here all the time for the great prices! I wish they would have more brands and always replenish their fruit and vegetables with more fresher ones! The staff here are always kind. read more

Yesterday, a co-worker and I went in to Smart & Final with the intention of dropping off a letter about possible donations for a food pantry we have started at our school site. The manager, Tammy, was nice in explaining that all donation requests needed to be filled on line with the corporate website. After talking amongst the three of us, Tammy did offer to make her own personal donation to the program. While there, all the employees were helpful and nice. Another fellow teacher, who teaches cooking at our school site, has bought food products for his class, from with particular Smart & Final over the years. Thanks Tammy and Smart & Final! read more

I like to shop here, good selection, prices, and service. Taking one star off because on many occasions find products past the expiration date, including baby food. I suggest anyone shopping there check the expiration dates on all products before buying. read more

I have been going to Smart & Final since they opened. They carry all of the items I need on a regular basis and pricing is excellent.Staff is courteous and always willing to help. I highly recommend this store. read more

What can I tell you about Smart & Finals.. Well it's a grocery store. They have fresh produce, meats, frozen foods, cutlery, alcohol, drinks and just the basic stuff you would find at any other place but there is one thing that is different about this Smart & Finals. THE LINES!!! SOMEONE CALL DA AMBLAMBSE!!! Almost every time I have been there were long lines with only two cash registers open. That is a little bit ridiculous since people got stuff to do like feed their dogs at home or do some hot room sweaty yoga. Before I get sidetracked this place is aighttttt. Needs more employees. read more

Had been to this place before but didn't realize the savings until I went shopping for our Thanksgiving Tahoe trip. I had gone to Costco first and did some shopping there, then I headed down to this Smart & Final to get some additional items that I didn't find at Costco and WOW... what did I find? That the tub of grated parmesan cheese is about 50% less at S&F than at Costco! AND so were the veggies! With the money I paid to get two bunches of asparagus at Costco, I got six at S&F. I will definitely come out here more often! ;) Very very happy. read more

The produce at this location leaves much to be desired! If you can find what you want it's old. I'm not sure on their restocking days for produce. Also walking through the frozen food section the aisle was half full of frozen food to restock . Let's just say what I saw will make me think twice about buying frozen food from here again. They had all sorts of food / ice cream that was thawed completely and was soft and warm. read more

I've shopped here a few times. The selection and prices are ok but the meat selection is its weakest department. Prior to this weekend I would have rated it a 3 or 4 stars. However this past weekend I discovered something disturbing. While shopping in the meat isle I noticed some hot dogs that didn't look quite right. They looked pale. Upon closer inspection I came to the conclusion that they were spoiled. Proceeding down the isle I found a package of bologna where all the slices were light yellow; they looked like chicken, not bologna! Spoiled! Further down I found a package of sliced salami the was also spoiled; all the slices where a chalky white. Not good. There was an employee bringing out fresh chicken so I got his attention and pointed out the spoiled packages and suggested that he tell the manager to have someone rummage through meats and look for spoilage right away. Since I already had half a cart full of stuff and no time to go to another market, I just kept shopping, concentrating on non-perishables. Out of curiosity, before I got in line to pay I passed by the meats again. The meat employee was gone but the spoiled items I pointed out to him were still there! No one else was around so I went over to the produce section where two employee were putting out vegetables. I told them what I saw and suggested that someone should attend to it right away. They said sure. Then I got in line to pay. As I was paying, I watched the meat section and I didn't see any employees in the meat section. The produce guys were still handling their vegetables. Ok, so the employees at S&F aren't checking for spoilage and expired merchandise. And if they are told that something is obviously bad, bad enough that it will undoubtedly make someone sick if they accidentally buy it, and they don't jump on it how can I shop there in confidence? I won't be back. read more

This cashier took forever and gave me $2 in quarters! Then, gave someone that was with me, $4 in quarters! Wth and she seemed a bit special, I was hella irritated at how long it took for us to get run up and I told her 4 times that we were buying separate items. I believe she's knew cuz I've never seen her , she needs some help! read more

Party food and supplies. Reasonably priced. Very clean and organized aisles. Friendly floor crew but cashiers were a bit rude. Overall, I'll be coming here to do my party shopping. read more

I generally find things at Smart & Finals to be either overpriced, or a super deal. I happen to really like this Smart & Final Extra, it's clean and has a large selection. This Smart & Final sometimes has manager's special on chicken, I've seen it as low as 49 cents a pound (we bought a ton of chicken that time). Location is inside Union Landing and parking is plentiful and easy. read more

Great store but wish store was put together before store opens. There's always pallets in the aisles during business hours but staff is very helpful if you need something that's is still on the pallet. read more

Rude attendants with slow lines. I came in here to buy one thing and had to wait for a long time and also got plenty of attitude while checking out. There's a reason I avoid this store read more

I like to shop here because they have a decent price on lean hamburgers ($2 cheaper) and some of their prices are decent but I have a few bones to pick here, you have to be sure when you are buying stuff you have to really pay attention to the expiration dates on diary and produce and frozen. I've shopped here only to get home and find out my milk was expiring in two days or my orange juice was expiring tomorrow, also their is one staff member who acts like he/she can care less whether you come to his/her checkout or not, she wont' look at you, won't say hello or anything, at least self checkouts say "thanks for shopping at lucky" I'll consider that since Lucky is on the same property... I like saving money, but not at the expense of piss poor customer service. read more

I love the prices, love the produce, products... But why are they always under staffed... Never more than 2 check stands open, there's 15 people in line right now and only 1 open... When I need something on the floor... No one is anywhere to be found except the cashier... read more

This is one of my favorite smart n finals. Place is always clean when here, shelves are stocked, very friendly staff.

Steel cut oats in their grains section has been out of stock for 3 weeks straight when I had asked the restocking lady to order more 2 weeks ago. Would be helpful if they took inventory and followed through on their intent to restock. read more

This place typically has what you need...sometimes.. Then at other times it seems that they're severely understaffed and nothing is stocked up. Multiple times I've seen the milk section wiped out, and it's only 4 pm! Lol it would make sense if that happened at 7 or 8.. And expect to wait in line forever. There's on average two cashiers working with at least 6 people in line! read more