We love love love their fried chicken! We get it once a year as a family and occasionally when we have an event. No fried foods are healthy so we treat it as a treat! And such a treat it is! Perfect crunch! Their deviled eggs potato salad is yummy too! My daughter likes Hawaiian rolls and all that is to the right of the store first isle so you can pop in and get a whole picnic worth of stuff just in that first isle. read more

I really enjoyed this stater bros Got a good quick pre beach shopping done for fruits and stuff for sandwiches. Was really nicely organized and getting around is easy Employees here were all really nice smiling and kind Id come back to this one again read more

I came to buy tampons and they had a large selection. I also wanted to look for Hotwheels here but sadly they don't sell those.

These poor checkers have asked six times in the last 15 minutes for people to come up and help them and the management is nowhere to be seen once again. These poor people have no help and I fucking hate coming here because the management doesn't know how to schedule people. read more

Stater Bros. Markets - Grocery Near Me - Vista, California

Date/Time: December 21st around 4:30 PM I usually have good experiences at this Stater Bros, it's near where I live so it's convenient I do business here often ,but today I had an uncomfortable interaction with a cashier who did not have a name tag on. When an item that wasn't mine was scanned, I calmly said, "Oh, that item isn't mine." The cashier immediately responded with an irritated tone saying I didn't put a divider down. I did not argue or accuse him of anything, and I remained polite the entire time. After that moment, his demeanor became noticeably unfriendly and dismissive. I smiled, stayed calm, and even reassured the customer behind me that the item must have slipped forward. Despite this, the cashier continued to appear irritated. When I paid with EBT, I asked the bagger--not the cashier--for two bags because I was already feeling uncomfortable. As I took the bags, the cashier spoke to me again in an annoyed tone, saying that next time I need to tell him if I want bags. I calmly responded that bags are free with EBT, and he continued speaking in a sassy, confrontational way instead of resolving it professionally. I am a smaller, younger customer, and his tone and attitude felt unnecessary, unprofessional, and intimidating. I was not rude, I did not raise my voice, and I simply wanted to complete my purchase. I'm sharing this experience because as paying customers, we deserve to be treated with respect when doing business with large companies like this. If a worker speaks unprofessionally to you, I encourage you to speak up for yourself respectfully. No one should feel talked down to or uncomfortable while simply trying to check out and pay. I'm leaving this review to share my experience and ensure accountability. read more

Destiny always has great customer service, speedy check out and always has a smile when doing it.

I love this Stater Brothers. The staff is so friendly and considerate. I would like to compliment Karla who tried to do a return for my mom. Karla's register wasn't cooperating and customers were lining up behind us. Karla kept her cool and was patient with us until Alberto could come and assist. They were both professional and kind to us. It's always the same at this store. I even like the customers there. read more

The customer service of the cashiers when you're a father trying to buy baby formula for your new born is abhorrent. This is the second store that I've asked about getting formula and they made the rude joke of "don't steal it". Garbage customer service. Don't shop here if you're a father. read more

There's nothing better than coming to your local Stater bros and finding the most clean, neatly placed and fresh produce. Not to mention the welcoming approach of Cristian and acknowledgement of Jared as they held a colleague inventory conversation to help find anything else I needed. read more

As a DoorDash shopper I shop in many different stores. This particular Stater Bros in Vista has some of the friendliest staff from all the stores I ever shopped at. They are helpful, upbeat, always have a friendly word and do take the time to exchange a few words. I enjoy shopping there. read more

This Store is notorious to up charge customers for check out bags. I always tell the cashier how many bags I want upfront before any items are put into a bag. But, somehow when the box person comes they don't communicate and you end up with twice the amount of bags and the customer ends up getting charged for the extra bags. Consumers have right and can file a complaint with the attorney General office. https://calrecycle.ca.gov/plastics/carryoutbags/ https://oag.ca.gov/contact/consumer-complaint-against-business-or-company. read more

I just wanted to give a shout out to Dario. When I was checking out he made sure to tell me about the deals I was about to miss out on. He just saved me some money. Thank you Dario. read more

This review is for Enrique ( Deli manger) and his staff at the N. Santa Fe Ave store. Enrique: my family and I are so grateful for your service. For over 6 months, we have been ordering grilled Mango Habanero every week and sometimes even twice a week and you have been amazing. My kids love mango habanero chicken. We have a very busy schedule and you and your staff have made our lives easier. Thank you for your patience, professionalism, great customer service and much more. We appreciate all that you do. read more

I stopped at this store to purchase a couple of items and was impressed by the customer service . The store manager Sergio greeted me and asked if there was anything I needed help with and I actually did. He walked me to where the item with no hesitation and let me know if I had further question to let him know. I will say he has excellent customer service. That being said the store can use a bit of a upgrade like the Oceanside location. read more

Fucking lady put my coin star money with my groceries and she didn't ask me if I wanted to put it with them.

The meat here is hardly ever stocked. The service is horrible. Cashier Lisa is totally rude and dismissive. She tossed middle divider stick at my direction as I'm placing my groceries down. Instead of sliding it down. She was completely friendly to the person before me even displaying as app on her phone for the other customer and then completely ignoring me, writing stuff down on a clipboard, and then she didn't even hand me my receipt she placed it by my groceries. Horrible customer service. Her energy was off. Maybe she needed her break. read more

Deli department: Horrible customer service. Lady who was waiting before me had to wave down someone to get help. There were 4 people in the department, every one was nearby if a customer walked by. Not friendly, or helpful at all. Instead they were all goofing off, laughing, etc. Prior to this, managers walked by the deli department saying they needed to put more chickens out, they were low. Employees gapped them off saying, yeah yeah in a minute. Then talking to their coworkers saying I'm off the clock now, not my problem. I was looking for flank steak, they didn't have any. Ok. So then I asked what was similar to that, the guy who "helped" said I could get flap meat, it's just a different part of the animal. When I looked on google to verify it said skirt steak was similar. I needed to purchase 3lbs. Glad I didn't waste my money. I felt like I was troubling them by asking a question, which they didn't have a correct answer to. Super frustrating! If I could give zero stars I would. Not shopping here again. read more

I don't come into this Stater Brothers very often. I used to come here quite frequently because they had the really big bottles of Bernstein's Recipe Italian salad dressing. Those bottlers were double or three times the size of the regular bottle and it was such a good deal, like only $1 more for 2-3x more dressing. We use it all the time on salads and as a marinade for everything. We come here cause it's cheaper than anywhere else. If you eat canned tuna, the Starkist Chunk Light in water is $0.99 and cheaper than buying it from Costco. Employees are friendly and you don't need a special card to get discounts so it makes shopping nice and easy. Plus it's a couple of doors down from Pizza Maniac so you can pop in for a slice after you shop. read more

I used to love this place but they rubbed me the wrong way and lost a loyal customer. On a normal shopping trip back on 5/7/20 I had forgotten my face mask and was given a hard time for it at the front check-outs. Just as I was putting my stuff on the conveyor belt, this bitch Renne, her name was on my receipt, said I couldn't be there without one. Since I didn't have it she called the manager over and he held one out to me... directly in my face! I took it and held it until I was done placing everything on the belt. Once I was done, Renne stood back away from the scanner and the entire register while telling me I had to put it on. Now she's refusing to ring me up and just do her damn job until I complied. Since there was alcohol in my order she demanded to see my I.D. three times and kept asking what my name was. Once she saw it, she wrote something down on a clipboard and then some other bitch came by and did the same saying she was doing a CDC audit. I don't think they really care about people's health and safety. It looks like they were just covering their own asses. There were hints of reporting me to someone, just for not having a stupid fucking mask! Until that time, nobody else there has ever had a problem with me being there without one. Except for this bitch who obviously had a stick up her ass about it! I contacted the Stater Bros. customer support through their website about the incident and how Renne overstepped her position. I warned them that if they actually reported me to whomever it concerns over not wearing a mask and it somehow affects my personal life, or even my very livelihood, legal action would be taken. It's a lawsuit waiting to happen. I'm sure it's the last thing they'll want to happen with all that's going on right now. Their response was totally unapologetic and completely dismissive. They said they provide masks to those who want them, but don't force people to wear them. In the words of Donald Trump, wrong! Technically I was forced to wear it if I wanted to complete my purchase. But after all that hassle, I definitely won't be making anymore purchases here again. read more

The very tall guy Chris in the meat department is very rude. Told me he would "be right there" to help me and had me waiting for 5 minutes, and I was the only one waiting. read more

So they closed half of their parking lot for maintenance. No big deal right bc they have 2 entrances, however, at 7pm they decided to lock the door closest to the open parking lot. This means that someone who would normally be able to walk a short distance to get into the store bc you know they are handicap, now have to walk a long distance just to get into the building. I spoke to the manager about this and his indifference was astonishing. It was clear he did not care about his customers or their ability to get in and safely walk around the store. He cited this being a safety measure but clearly did not have any managerial foresight to see this as a potential issue and come up with a resolution beforehand or even after it was brought to his attention. I am immensely disappointed Stater brother and the managers response. I will be telling everyone I know to shop at a different, more caring grocery store from this point on. This is not the type of lack of heart and community attitude we need during a global pandemic! SHAME ON YOU STATER BROS! read more

I stopped at this store last week to buy some of the boneless skinless chicken breasts that were advertised at $1.99 pound. Good price, but terrible quality. I would say these as more fitting for dog or cat food, which is where these should have ended up. read more

We came here and went through the 15 items or less. Lisa was our cashier and when she saw our basket she immediately asked if we had more than 15 items. Before I could answer, my sister in law says "we have 3 separate orders." Lisa replies, "3 orders would take a long time" I immediately turn to my sis and say "she's b****ing!" I told her it wouldn't take any longer than if 1 other person was being us. She made me angry and my nephew feel uncomfortable because he asked his mom if we should just go to another line. I understand stores can be short staffed and cashiers need breaks, lunches or to go home but y'all need to get Lisa to check her attitude. She has no problem being friendly when she's bragging about how much the jewelry her man bought her costs (yes I come here so often and have had her as a cashier multiple times). If you're in a hurry or agitated, the customer shouldn't be able to tell. Do your job and take it up with management if you need to be relieved, go home on break or whatever. read more

I want to thank the bakery crew for their amazing work on my son's graduation cake! He was amazed as well as everyone else. You over exceeded my expectations. read more

Stater Bros. Markets - Grocery Near Me - Vista, California

Ive been coming to this store for a while I always been greeted by the old managers with such a good attitude, now when I walk into this store im not even greeted by these so called managers. I wave down to I believe Jose manager and he walk past me like I wasn't there they shouldn't be called manager if they don't have good customer service and I wish this store can see that Veronica, Maryam, Lizabeth they should get the recognition they deserve. They will do a better job then these so called Sergio and Jose. read more

I came into the store as I usually do and was quite disappointed when my regular Checker was almost in tears. She ran past her 2-hour mark for her break which put her at two and a half hours she got super busy and couldn't take her break at the 2-hour time and notified the management who continuously while I was in line questioning her this is not very supportive and I was very very disappointed! read more

The bagger put my gallon of milk and my gallon of orange juice in the same plastic bag... like that wasn't already going to be a heavy bag. But the reason I'm giving this place a bad review for the second time is because it seems they only care about how friendly the staff is to each other than the customers. Especially Yadira . Young girl who is a checker maybe key carrier? Not sure but couldn't see her name badge and she never says hello never says anything to me and I come here daily. Only talks to the bagger otherwise she has a serious face and always unhappy and rude to the customer. Why is she a checker if she doesn't like customers? Coming from someone who has worked in grocery and restaurants for ten years this is upsetting to see no one cares about having common courtesy and acknowledging the customer. read more

Better market for Vista, always clean and employees are helpful. Good prices, great sales. Ever since Vons bought out Albertsons the prices are ridiculously high, even their sale prices are higher than stater Bros Markets regular prices. I love their deli sandwiches and fried chicken in a pinch. Can't go wrong with this store in Vista! read more

This place is a love/hate for me. They have a good selection, with cheap prices. However, their food quality isn't the greatest I've been noticing. I got corn on the cob that looked good on the top, but when I got home i noticed it was rotten on the bottom. I don't think I've ever seen this anywhere else before. I got a family pack of chicken, which I like to use some and freeze the rest. I thought it was a great price and great quality chicken, until I got home and realized they weren't done defrosting. The chicken was still partially frozen with ice still on it as well. And it screws with me as you're not supposed to defrost and then refreeze meat. I double checked the package and no where on it did it say it was prefrozen or anything of the sort. The tomatoes I've gotten feel okay, but taste old. So I'm not sure what's going on with their food quality, but I'm not appreciating it. Frazier farms has high quality fruits, vegetables and meats and I've never had an issue with anything I've got from there. read more

this review is for the stater brothers located North Santa Fe in Bobier I was just there shopping and as I was leaving a downpour of rain came down and I was standing at the door waiting for it to subside and the manager came out with an umbrella and had a person that worked there walk me to my car with the umbrella and unload my groceries for me I feel this was a very helpful and thoughtful thing to do for someone especially when they didn't even ask for it and I will continue to shop there as I have in the past 10 years thank you everyone Renee read more

Best prices and good selection even though not the closest for us. Especially at the holidays, it is obvious that Stater makes the effort to have reasonably priced seasonal specials. We really appreciate being able to go there. read more

I've shopped at a lot of Staterbros, and this one has been my favorite, it has a very warm and open feeling when stepping in. The others I've been to feel almost depressing. Even before Lockdown measures, I've had good experiences, I've had fantasticconversationswith the employees. Having worked in Grocery stores before, its obvious the employees are doing their best, stocking and cleaning. I've never had an employee rub me the wrong way, I've definitely seen the employees handle overbearing customers in super professional manners, but as stated, I have only had good conversations with the staff. read more

Really bad store. Marvin is rude. Thinks he works for the FBI. Manager Carlos. Very unprofessional. They want to control you in this poverty store. They think they can control you. Tell you what you can buy. They treat you different if your poor you get better treatment. They let you buy any quantity you seek. They try to say oh limit are in the signs then when you buy more than one they tell you no and take away groceries from me. Then you ask them what is on limits and then they don"t name items you buy and tell you only one. Really? Then they have all incorrect products of tp and paper towels. Price hikes and blank tags. Then I send in my teenager and they take away his purchase. Pretty sad not selling to a teenager. Rip off and fraud you! Liars! Not consistent with who can buy products. Raciest!! read more

I have been there twice this week . The employees are so helpful, the cashiers and baggers are kind and helpful . It makes me feel like I'm in a small town. I truly appreciate this store and their workers . Also, I've noticed their uniforms it's a good look. Thank you for all that you do ! read more

Really nice staff and the place is always clean but my only Concern is that they always have one or two registers open and at least 20 guests trying to buy an item or two and go. They're probably worse than Walmart . read more

Stater Bros. Markets - Grocery Near Me - Vista, California

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For the love of *od, please teach your checkers to just say, thank you. Also, stop being so robotic, asking if you need a bag, when bags are right there on the food I'm purchasing. read more

I stopped at this Stater Bros. on N Santa Fe in Vista last week. I live in Mission Viejo, and for the past 3 weeks can't find even 1/2 of the everyday items I need to be able to shelter-in-place during this pandemic. (My Mom's in an Assisted Living community close by this market and I had promised I'd leave some items by her front door.) All I can say is Manager, Justin S. & and his Stater Bros. employees had this store very clean, freshly stocked and I found EVERYTHING I needed, and more in less than 1/2 hour. The prices were great, the produce was full, organized, and everyone helped me -- with a positive, happy attitude. Thank you everyone that works at this store. I will drive back down this week because I was that impressed, grateful and appreciated how hard everyone works to keep this store the best! Congratulations!! read more

I went to the more expensive Albertsons on E Vista Way last minute on St Patricks Day looking for St Pats theme cupcakes for a young girls softball team event. They had none. I called over to this Stater Bros to ask if they had any before driving over. I spoke with John in the bakery dept who said they didn't but told me he could make me some for no extra charge than the normal price. He completely customized these St Patrick's Day cupcakes and had them ready in 20 minutes! I was absolutely floored! Then Stephanie checked me out and she was so personable and kind! The general manager here is also extremely hard working and an overall great guy. Thanks Stater Bros for making the night for lots of little kiddos! read more

I wrote this glowing review for the bakery dept in early September on Next Door Neighbor but should have reviewed it on yelp also. on a Sat in Sept I had an unexpected need for a birthday cake. I called the Bressi Ranch bakery to see if I could get one by late afternoon. I was willing to take anything they had. But no. she checked with the cake decorator and said I could get anything. not only the flavors I wanted but any color or decorations and could have it by noon. What a huge improvement from 5 years ago when I preordered 2 different cakes and both of the were the wrong flavor and even the wrong name. and the cakes are amazingly fresh and delishish now. better than any cake I've ordered anywhere. So happy they saw the light. even store rehab makes it better. My son from LA loves this Stater store. read more

This store is known to price their items incorrectly way too often. I would go here because it's the closet supermarket to my home, but today is the last day they will have me as a customer. Now that they have digital coupons, it's worse in charging you the wrong price or applying the coupon. BEWARE! I had the cashier and manager ask me over 3 times if I used a "digital" coupon, not once but more than THREE TIMES. Ridiculous. No, I have not ever used the coupon was my reply. Finally, I had to tell the manager to stop asking me the same damn question and check his computer. UNBELIEVABLE. Stay away from this store and give your business to another store that is HONEST in their coupons and pricing. FYI... the manager finally gave me the price advertised, but to deal with such questionable practices is not cool! Get your act together Stater Brothers! read more