Sobeys On Windsor st has gone down hill, PLEASE get new staff or better training for your chicken and taters/deli. Its embarrassing how lazy they are. With Horrible attitudes. If there not hiding talking another language avoiding customers they are on there phones. There is Never anything fresh unless you ask. They will server you the crustiest food they don't care. read more

I was at sobeys on queen street in Halifax and they didn't have the Ristorante Vegan pizza I was looking for for my pregnant partner. The tag was there, there just were no pizzas. So I called sobeys on Windsor st in Halifax to see if they had the pizza in stock. They sent grocery to the aisle to check if it was in stock. He said they had it. I drove 15 minutes to get to the store only for them to not have the product in stock. Not even the tag on the shelf with no pizzas there. Just didn't have it period. I spoke with the manager to complain about my experience and she just said sorry I'll talk to him. I wasted gas, time, wear and tear on my vehicle, all for nothing, when this could have been avoided. I expected some form of compensation like a gift card or an override on another product, but no, just "sorry". So I will not be returning to this sobeys ever again, and I will be sure to leave this review in as many places as possible so people understand how bad the service is. Cheers John read more

Been going here for a year, finally had it. Place is constantly understaffed. One or two checkouts open most of the time. Today two of the four self-checkouts were down and the line was across the store. They couldn't be bothered to open another cash. Apprently. that extra $15 an hour was going to kill them. The prepared food (pizza, sandwiches, pasta etc.) is inedible. Just garbage. So are most of the baked goods. The so-called fast checkout line is no faster than the regular checkouts. Watched a lady last week leave infrustration after spending ten minutes in line waiting. The staff is the only thing this place has going for them, and they're uinderpaid. We need competitors in this city. Both Superstore and Sobeys are awful. Price gouging/fixing, understaffing, poor pay to employees. I hate giving either of them my business. read more

I was at checkout and was about to pay with debit and I was using Apple Pay with my phone and for some reason this old mean bitter cashier lady said very rudely "YOU DON'T HAVE A CARD" and I explained that I was using Apple Pay and I tried to say I do have a card but she working let me barely finish what I was saying. Her tone was very rude and aggressive, I was very polite towards her so I was kind of confused and she did a terrible job at bagging next time I will just bag my own groceries like I always do. I originally wanted to use self checkout, but there were no bags, now mind you she said you don't have a card very rudely and was questioning what I had for pay and she did not even give me the chance to respond. Also the machine that is used for tap was not working properly and I have used Apple Pay to pay for my groceries before and there was never a problem. it was very weird and uncalled for. read more

they are monopolistic and by shopping here you are increasing the grip they have on what you buy and at what price.

Windsor Street Sobeys has gone from sketchy to almost classy! I generally only visit this location when looking for a late-night snack. It's never really warranted visits for much else. I say this not as an insult, however. I've always looked forward to trips to this location, as it's guaranteed to be an adventure. Last night, Brucifer and I decided to take a midnight trip to check out the new renos and to buy some Easter-themed snacks. We were immediately impressed (being the hosers that we are) by the "fancy" carpets in the entryway, and the fact that I found a fabulous seahorse pen on the bakery rack! We spent an hour or so browsing around, analyzing the new store. As far as the selection goes, I was extremely heartened to see so much emphasis on local products. In this age, it should be the rule rather than the exception to it, but sadly it's not (I'm looking at you Superstore! For shame!). There was a double freezer full of berries with a sign that gave me goosebumps as it read "Local frozen berries for you to enjoy all year long." There were lots of other local foci, including a local maple stand display, local bakeries such as Juliens, and a general focus on actually stocking local produce when available (tsk, tsk, Superstore!). Other surprises were an INSANELY HUGE pet section with a fridge full of fresh pet food, a little general merchandise department, and a new supplements section that carries Naturally Nova Scotia (awesome local whole food products) as well as some so-so and top notch brands (not much in between). There's also a not-surprising focus on organic food, with some organic bulk items as well as a larger natural food section which could have a better selection (Mumford and Queen Street are better). With the prices being often higher than the Superstore, and Superstore having a highly superior house brand, I won't change my loyalty entirely. I'd seriously consider it, however, if I didn't buy my produce at the Farmer's Market. If you haven't been since the renovations, I encourage you to check it out. Doing your shopping after midnight always sends you home with a hilarious anectodote (last night's being a huge MMA-looking dude who bought--without hyperbole-- a half cart full of eggs!). I can't think of a better place shop late than here. In the days of the 24-hr Quinpool IGA, I was never provided with this kind of entertainment-- now with great selection and a focus on local products! read more

Sobeys - Local frozen berries for you to enjoy all year long! - Grocery Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Wow, this place is huge! (Mostly) everything you could want in a grocery store! I was a little bummed when I was in today and the fruit section was limited to two tiny rows (including tomatoes!). Other than that, this Sobeys has a huge deli section and would definitely be my grocery store of choice if I had a vehicle. The flyer might make it worth biking up to this neck of the woods once the weather becomes a tad more bearable. read more

Sobeys - a car parked in front of a store - Grocery Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

I love this store. First, because it's open 24 hours and since I drop my husband off at his office early in the morning....and I do mean early...before 7am early, in fact. I love the staff who are so helpful and friendly, especially the produce guys who will check manifests to see if what I want has come in and if it has, they'll run out back to get some for me. None of that..."well, I think it's in, but you'll have to wait until everything is unpacked" response I've heard elsewhere. Even better, the cashiers are so personable, they're like family and Helen and the gang remember customers and ask after them, especially if they haven't been around for a while, wondering if everything is okay. Now, where else do you get service like that. read more

Sobeys - fresh produce and amazing staff - Grocery Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

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This Sobeys on Windsor is right on my way to work and even within walking distance. Many time I find myself running in here at 7:00 before work to grab something for the day. I really like that convenience of being open early in the morning not like the other place... A few of my closet friends work here so i also get a chance to say hi. the Salads and fruit assortment and really gives you a nice range of choices. From spinach, to Cesar and garden. i normally go for the fruit selection as I am addicted to pineapple. Please can you make sure that you stock the little ranch dipping cups for the veggies pls..errr Sobeys and i am not sure if this is in my head or not but i do find it a bit more expensive then other locations but for a quick fix for those small things then I will run in or i will go when it is buy one get one free i do Love that. read more

Sobeys - the front of a grocery store - Grocery Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Once again, I have a 24 hour Sobeys near my apartment! Yay! For the past several months, this Sobeys location has been undergoing a complete makeover. Recently, the renovations were completed and now we have a pretty new Sobeys to visit for all of our culinary needs! Sobeys is a very different experience from the Superstore. For one, Sobeys is not pretending to be a mini-Costco. If you're looking for non-food related items, head over to the Joseph Howe Superstore, where you will literally find everything you ever need to buy. They'll probably have tombstones soon. Part of what makes Sobeys different from Superstore is also that it puts so much focus on improving the shopping experience for its customers. With this location, everything is well-designed, spacious, and easy to navigate. They do need to work on getting some of the boxes out of the way, though this could be because I'm always there at night. They do seem to have expanded their selection considerably, which is a nice change of pace. But what do I love most about this location? Sobeys has *finally* implemented self-scan checkout lines. Now, I'm not an advocate of using these lines when you have a full cart of groceries. That's obnoxious, annoying, and holds up the line. (Because, with that many groceries, you will screw up.) However, these self-scanners are perfect for when you go to Sobeys at night just to buy junk and you don't want the cute guy at the register to see you buy a jumbo box of Whoppers and three bottles of green apple soda. Not that I've ever done that. (I also think self-scanners make it easier for teenagers to buy condoms without being embarrassed. Yay safe sex!) Yes, they're coming a little late to the game, but this Sobeys is finally what I need when I go shopping for groceries. I still make the odd trip to the Superstore since it's closer and I can buy a t-shirt or get my eyes checked while I'm there, but Sobeys is always my go-to grocery store. read more

I really like this Sobeys. A would love it if their organic vegetable and hormone/humane meat sections expanded more, but that's about it. It is open 24 hours which is a huge bonus. But most importantly, the staff are great. I want to put one shout-out to a staff member who is always professional, helpful and never misses a step. If you ever get the privilege of meeting Silvester, you're in luck. He is fantastic and is always watching out to ensure everything is running smoothly. How he isn't an owner of his own company by now, is beyond me. But we are very, very lucky to have him at this Sobeys. On top of all this, the place is always clean and it is easy to find most things...except for some reason a potato masher. Never seen one, still need one. lol. read more

I got 2 coffee crisps, I thought it said 0.99, but there was a small one, no biggie, my fault, but what was annoying is that there was a 2 for 0.88 cents each deal, they instead did 1.99-0.20, maybe because of my card, but definitely not the deal they advertised. read more

Everyone has a grocery store that they prefer to any others in their neighbourhood, and this is mine. Even though it is beyond frustrating that it is nearly impossible to find a decent looking green pepper at this location (apparently solid green peppers just do not exist in my fair city!), I'm willing to overlook this for one simple reason. I have never had an issue finding Sara Lee Chocolate Chip cheesecake here, which is enough to win my patronage (So I have a sweet tooth...sue me!). Let's talk about convenience for a moment, this Sobeys is open 24 hours (except of course on Sunday when they are open 12-8). If you are a lucky member of the vehicle owning elite, you can breath a sigh of relief that the parking lot entrance does not open onto North St., leaving you with the opportunity to get your car out of the lot before your ice cream cake thaws. While I find myself in the Quinpool Superstore a little more often than the Windsor Street Sobeys, there is no question which is the better store. You win this round, Sobeys! read more

This is now my neighborhood grocery store, and I'm happy with it. Recent renovations did wonders for the location and I almost always find what I'm looking for. When I lived in the South end I'd often walk past the Sobeys down to the Superstore because I wasn't happy with the produce or selection of packaged foods, so I'm glad to now be able to take advantage of a store only minutes away from where I live. read more

I don't love Sobeys, and this one in particular isn't so grand. As a kid, Sobeys was the grocery store of choice for my family, but I've crossed over to the other side: Superstore. Perhaps out of convenience, but probably also because it's simply better, especially for organic foods. This Sobeys has a fantastic "ready to eat" selection. I never end up purchasing any of the grub, but I have looked around at the meals on a number of occasions. Their natural food section is really small and also relegated to a makeshift setup behind the produce. It doesn't feel organized in a logical way, making it slightly harder to navigate if you're looking for something specific. I do like that this joint stays open 24 hours. It's conducive to late night noshing if you're lacking a grocery or two to make those piled high nachos. It's okay, go there if you must, I'm sure you'll mostly find what you need. read more

Sobeys is a large grocery chain with many locations throughout the maritimes but it somehow still manages to maintain an inviting local atmosphere. That's just one of the reasons why I do most of my grocery shopping at this Sobey's store on the corner of Windsor and North streets. The parking lot and store interior are both spacious, and they (to my delight) have enough space to carry a wide range of health food products. My dad is allergic to gluten and usually has trouble locating a variety of sans-wheat foods, this is one of the spots he goes to stock up. Another great thing about this Sobeys store is that it includes all the bonuses that you expect from a larger grocery chain. There is a Pharmacy counter, an NSLC store attached and a selection of floral arrangements. The bouquets are simple and cheap, I even received one myself and didn't have the slightest inkling that flowers that pretty came from the same place I buy my bagels. read more

I like this Sobeys a LOT more since they've completed the renos here. It's got a better layout, nicer look and feel and a better selection of health/natural foods than some other grocery locations in HRM, in my opinion. Funnily enough, I never make it to the packaged goods in this store. This one is in my neighborhood and it tends to be a late night stop in for a quick fix or for last minute dinner additions, thus I love the produce and fresh food section, and that's about all I ever really see. Eggs are in the dairy case, which is completely normal, but they seem to be miles away from the other fresh food. Parking lot is also really good. It's well lit, and the spaces are cramped. If there's anything that sours a quick trip to the grocery store, it's a parking lot altercation, but that seems rare here. read more

The renovations are finally complete! They've been working on the North/Windsor location of Sobey's since last fall and just a few weeks ago, they returned to their former 24-hour status, which makes post-midnight munchies easier to satisfy. The store has essentially flipped with the bakery now on the east side of the store while frozen pre-packaged foods are on the west (left of entrance). The deli is in the centre. It seems like this location carries more stuff but maybe that's just me. The organic section seems larger, milk and dairy is back-row-centre and the breads-section feel more like a destination rather than an out-of-the-way corner like it was before. It takes a bit of getting used to the new layout but it feels better organized and much cleaner. I wouldn't say Sobeys was in need of a new updated look but they got it and it's definitely an improvement. read more

Their self-serve-check-out, male employee at night committed VIOLATION/HARASSMENT. The manager reviewed the surveillance and he called to inform that he will talk to his employee because I did nothing wrong!!!! And the whole thing was caught on camera - I went to self-serve to pay and the employee approached me because he assumed that I put products in my pocket and he placed his hand inside my left pocket and dig dipper to feel what was inside and he even jiggle the pocket to see whether something would fall out. I am sure it was caught on video that it was only my keys and my cellphone that I put inside that pocket! Frankly, I dare them to check every camera they have and even go back to all those times that I went to this store from all those years and they will be sad to know that I paid every single item that I left with from this store!!!! That employee should have gotten way more than just a talk!!!! read more

Neat, tidy and bright place to shop. Their merchandisers are pretty good in stocking up the place. The woman who is working at the Deli for a long time is my favourite because she is really nice, friendly, approachable, and actually work but I haven't seen her lately. Sad that they are no longer 24hr. read more

I will skip all the great things about this store. Natural health, prepared vegetables etc etc etc. and tell you why this store gets a thumbs down. We all know prices go up and what we all may not know is that store employee's cannot keep up and or do not care enough to change the sign tags so us as customers end up looking at a sign then getting to the cash to see it cost more then the sign said. A lesson and a problem with this store. The lesson is we have the scanning code of practice in our province and this store sobeys is part of that. Stores get to decide if they want to be a part or not of the scanning code. You get up to 10 dollars back and the item is free to you. Now to get this you cannot speak up to the person ringing the item past the scanner at the time you buy it. You have to pay for it then walk to the service counter and complain and after years of doing this I have saved 100's of dollars and I know from experience the first thing they do is call a price check to the dept this eats up time so I walk back tear off the sign and present it to them with my sales slip and the item all before I even go to the service counter to make it easy and saves time + I am saving a store employee time it is almost like I am working for the store in this example go figure. Anyway this store has no service counter and after asking a random store employee. I was told to go back to the checkout girl which means I had to get back in that huge line and wait. I am sure the store has its reasons for getting rid of the service counter just like I have my reasons for never shopping with them again. read more

Coming here at dinner time on Tuesday (student discount day) can be trouble, but today I was ushered through the self checkout by the most efficient and pleasant man! Smiling and polite would have been great but so attentive that the fussy self checkout only needed to beep once before he dealt with the issue without my even having to ask. Thank you, Silvester, for such a great experience! read more

Honestly worst customer service I have ever had at a grocery store. My fiance went to get a sandwich with a free soup. They dropped the sandwich on the floor and then came back to us asking if we wanted another one. Her attitude was horrible and my fiance stated no and asked to still receive the free soup. She said she would have to get her manager and we said we didnt want her to get in trouble over the sandwiches. The other lady stated the soup would be free. I also wanted a pretzel so I said I wanted to also get that. They didnt hear me so I stood there while they glanced at me and did nothing. Finally, one of them asked if I wanted anything else. I said I wanted the pretzel and when she gave it to me, she said "I hope you try to enjoy this." read more

I like it because its close to my place. I can go there early in the morning. Most likely 2am but there is one check out lady that is hardly around when your at the counter its rather annoying. In my opinion. read more

This is definitely one of the better Sobeys than the rest, particularly after its recent renovation. One thing that strikes me about this Sobeys that it has a better fish stall than the rest. Plus, it carries more variety of goods on its shelves compared to the others. read more

Went into this Sobey's today. The sensors on the automatic doors are pretty weak, and one of the sliding doors hit me on the shoulder on the way in. Wifi was not working, can't actually remember a time that it was, and get this... there were friggin birds flying around this morning in the store when I looked up. Looked like they had nested already. Crazy... I feel bad for the customers they are going to poop on. Would definitely recommend going to the location on Queen street and completely avoiding this store location. read more

Half-assed and not conscious about customer service or health. When they renovated I watched clouds of cornet dust blow in over the ready to go hot food prep area. Concrete dust on all the canned foods. Typical customer service example: me: oh you guus have bison again, how much is it? meat guy #1: there's a tag on the other side me: um, nope, no tag meat guy#2: it's a new product just got it today me: oh ok, what is the price? 2: we haven't got a chance to make tags uet me: ok but how much is it? 2: I don't know ( he just stood there, made no motion to try to find out) me: uh... well.. can you find out? 2: no Welcome to sobevs read more

i am really disappointed. i find the updated sobey's a good example of expansion before preparation. clearly the management didn't prepare their staff for the changes inherent after the renovations or train properly for what their jobs entail either. i find there is no customer service, a couple of young kids standing around talking to each other while i wait there for a few heartbeats too long before noticing me. i hear "i don't know" plenty and a glazed look in the eye as if it is now a ball in my court. when i suggest they call someone a look akin to panic strikes them and a conversation between themselves for a full minute as to the best person. i would give the staff a 2/10 for friendliness and approachability. 5/10 for knowledge. there is an outrageous markup on items. it is big and confusing,i need a damn map. the vegetables feel like an afterthought. organic meat options would be welcome - big chains could lead the world into more conscious living and eating. and advertise it. the health food section is not very large. it feels like the focus is on fast food, deli and frozen processed food. the bulk food section could supply bags or encourage customers to bring in their own containers. THERE IS TOO MUCH USE OF PLASTIC! encourage the use of cloth bags, give me the option. don't just bag one item. as for how the seniors across the street cope i can only imagine. if sobey's staff can't figure out where something is, i reckon seniors are guessing and in the dark too. the self serve tills are just in the way. i don't want to check myself out. that is why sobey's has associates, such as they are. it seems that the associates are not concerned with how they perform their tasks; they are bored, unmotivated and unconcerned. i feel like an annoyance going through the till and the "have a nice day rings hollow" perhaps they would rather be plugged into their ipods and blackberrys instead. does management care at all about the ones that are serving the public? the staff is the first impression and also the barometer of how well the management treats them. i suspect not well enough. i think that is my biggest concern, i feel the absence of management palpably and i have now taken my business elsewhere. i would rather walk the extra blocks or just wait til the saturday market. read more

Overall, Sobey's is a great store,its close by and convenient, but as far as their sushi goes,its heavily sauced with a mayo based sauce orange sauce and soggy, it killed the sushi craving , but I wont buy it again. read more