This is my first time ever setting foot inside a WinCo... I didn't even know we already had one in Kent, so this came to me as a surprise! This particular location took the place of the once-popular Fry's Electronics in the Renton Landing, and also obtained its wide and spacious parking lot, fit for the sheer number of people that seem to come here every day. On the Friday around 7:30pm when I got here, parking was packed near the front so I got a spot somewhere around the middle-back.
WinCo functions like any other grocery store, though they are open 24 hours and boast much lower prices than their competitors including Walmart, Fred Meyer and Safeway. Looking through most objects with my two foodie friends, this wasn't always the case, and the extra savings were for items I didn't particularly want at the time. Regardless, it's nice to see a really wide, spacious area that used to hold budget-friendly electronics now serve vibes and a layout that feels borderline like Costco with its gray floor and white walls.
Areas in this WinCo have tons of things like dispensers for candy and ingredients, deli items in large party sizes, a deli serving churros and a section full of heavily discounted Arizona teas! Those are only a few of the many sights I got to see here, all while only grabbing myself one of those Arizona teas and a box of yogurt snacks. I'll come back for some budget-friendly items another time! Keep in mind that this place does NOT take credit cards as payment. read more