Smart & Final

It’s nice having a new store in the neighborhood! I visited opening day and I STILL use my free reusable bag. I wish they had more of a variety. Other than that, They’re ok with me.

Thankful to have another local store here to go to on the East Side of Old EG. Although it will never replace our BelAir which we miss dearly, it’s great to have a priced right, bulk purchasing and a wide variety of grocery items to choose from. Good Quick Service through the line, although I gave it 4 stars because a few of their cashiers aren’t very customer friendly, not all of them but there are a few.

It’s good to have this grocery store nearby this place. I like going here on Wednesday since that’s when they have their best sale on fresh vegetables and meats. The place is keep clean and restock all the time. They have plenty of friendly staffs to help you when your looking for some items. They have a bulk isles for can goods and big party as well. The prices are also very competitive to most local grocery stores. Overall I’m happy at this store and I hope they stay here for a very long time. =))

6:00 pm on a Wednesday. Lots of shoppers. Restroom closed for cleaning. Only two registers open. Long lines. The one courtesy clerk (bag girl) walked slowly for a price check and was gone two and a half minutes. She had no sense of urgency. The floor manager opened a register and helped three customers before closing and going back to stare at shelves while the lines remained. Cashier greeted me, but never said thanks or bye and was talking to the next customer as she dumped the receipt in my hands. This store has a lot to learn about customer service.

I was put in hold four times on the phone because they couldn’t answer a question about one of the products they sell. If they computerize stock info that should be a quick answer. FAIL

Now that we are located on the 99 side of Elk Grove, our grocery store options have become pretty limited. I was very excited to hear the Smart and Final filled this Bel Air location finally. That strip mall was beginning to become very depressing; I have always felt bad for the Old Elk Grove residents because the closets grocery stores are miles away.
We were having some of our new neighbors over so I decided to head over to check out the Smart and Final. This location appears to have much more items then the Smart and Finals I have been to. Not only do they have the bulk/​restaurant/​catering items such as paper plates, napkins, food storage bins, catering supplies plus large food items; they also have regular grocery needs such as produce, meat, dairy, etc. Since I already did my big monthly shopping at Winco, I was mainly at Smart and Final to catch any deals and grab some alcohol. And WOW did I catch a deal, maybe would call it a Steal! Leg and thing chicken quarters were on sale for $ 0.69 per lb. and split breast were also on sale at $ 0.79 per lb. The sign did say there was a 4 pack limit so I abided by that rule but others did not (I just sent my Hubby back after he got off work)! I was able to get some other items, and was very happy with my purchases.
The prices for some items were a bit higher then some of their competitors but I think the deals off set those prices. Also keep in mind for some items the more you buy the lower the price per unit/​item. Since we tend to host a lot of gatherings and BBQ events I can come to Smart and Final for my hosting needs and also my food needs. This is a welcomed addition to Elk Grove!

I like this store. Good size that carries quite a bit in their inventory. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Many of the prices here are very decent and you can find a good variety of deals shopping here. When I am in town I would definitely shop here again.

Waited for the crazy– newness of this store to die down before I shopped there. I usually don’t shop at Smart & Final mainly because they use to be a mini warehouse type food store. Not anymore. They are a full service grocery store. Produce section is very good and fresh. The sale ads are very good. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Will be shopping here a lot.

Disappointing. Went on a Tuesday night. They were out of ads, but we’ll cut them some slack since the new ads started Wed. But I couldn’t tell what was on sale, since the associate I asked said some of the signage for Wed was already out.
They were supposed to have organic green grapes on sale for super cheap. They were out. I went to get some organic red grapes– 2 of the 3 bags on the shelf had mold. Not a little, a bunch of it. Their cilantro looked pretty sad. I skipped the rest of the produce on my list.
Went to check out. Lights on for lines without checkers. One checker just chatting with another, telling customers she wasn’t open. But she wasn’t doing anything except chatting with and slowing down the one working checker. For some reason they scan the bottom of your cart. Slows you down even more. The one working checker, who was busy talking to another employee wasn’t paying attention at all. She quoted me the wrong total and left my bags so close to her I had to reach pretty far to grab them. Normally this wouldn’t be a big thing, but she was slow, not paying attention, and I was already annoyed at their poor customer service.
Be careful when you read the ad. You have to buy in multiples to get some prices.
I might give them another chance but so far it’s a poor start.

Very good prices. Many bulk items. Lots of selection in what is actually a small area.
Cons: Small aisles. And the city folk around here haven’t a clue of personal space or common sense. So I’d get here early.

Painful, the slowest checkers in the world. Prices are just ok
The bulk section has a good selection and those prices are very competitive. You really are not saving much here

Well Smart and Final has raised the bar. I have been to many location and I must say this is a full blown grocery store with produce and a meat department. The store is very clean and organized. For now everything is fresh and looking good. They do have everything a grocery store has and ore but not like a box store per say. You can buy smaller quantities but they are larger packs the a grocery store. Bigger but smaller if that make sense? Most of the employees are friendly but a one kid needs to remove his angry mad at the world look and when making eye contact with someone acknowledge them! I walked past this kid 3 time while in the store and made eye contact and nothing from him at all. He bagged my items and still an angry look and feel from him. Could have been five stars!

Went last night. I wanted to compare prices and just check it out. Over all I liked it. Giant selection and prices were right around what we’re used to paying. Great add to our area, super excited to have a new grocery store and it’s closer then the last one :)

Decent prices, not necessarily the lowest and horrible New York steaks. Don’t think I’ll buy meat/​poultry/​seafood again. Definitely check expiration dates.

Very over priced. Save mart and Walmart markets are way cheaper. Safeway meats are cheaper then there’s.

Came in the day after the grand opening; it wasn’t as bad as I thought. The registers were moving pretty quickly, the shelves are pretty well stocked and organized, and there was a pretty good selection of brands and bulk food.
I can tell that I will like this location better than the ones on Stockton Blvd and Broadway already. One of the things that I hate about both of those locations is the the getting there part. Elk Grove Blvd shouldn’t be that horrible around rush hour time…

Just stopped in on opening day. Beautiful, new store! There was not a single space to park, so I had to park down the street and walk in. It was so crowded, which is good to see! Looks like a full market, with a good selection of products, and great prices! I was EXTREMELY disrespected buy some union picketers out front who got in me and my dad’s face. I had to call the police actually, because the guys were such jerks and it was escalating quickly. Same jerky picketers that were at Sprouts awhile back. Don’t know why they can’t picket politely and leave uninterested people alone… Anyway, the store was so busy that I didn’t buy anything, but I plan to go back very soon! So excited to have something in this shopping center again! Hoping they fix up the rest of the center and more stores go in soon!

Grand opening today and really crowded, but the lines for the register moving quick since all the register are open.

Karen K’s check in and pictures reminded me that today was the grand opening. You mean to tell me I no longer have to drive to the Stockton blvd hood to shop at smart and final? Yay!
To be honest, I wasn’t planning on going to the grand opening today but once I told my bf that they were giving away free bags, we made a detour. Upon arrival, we quickly noticed the entire parking lot FULL. It didn’t help that we had to park far while walking in the smelly rain. But, hey! Got those steps in! Too bad I forgot my Fitbit at home :(
Like any other smart and final, they carry many bulk items and restaurant supplies. They also have a little organic section which I appreciate. It looks like this store is here to stay! (unlike the other grocery store it was before .) we will definitely be back since it’s very convenient!

It’s been about five years this store was left vacant due to Bel Air closing awhile back! But good news Smart and Final Extra came in to save the day today!!!
This store was hella busy today due to the grand opening so one could not really do serious shopping or if they did they were super patient!!! I’m not that patient! You can ask my fam.
We picked up a few things and left. They do carry bulk items and my HB is excited about that! We purchased the three pound chicken for under six bucks! Also purchased water bottles where it came 35 in one pack. Two packs of the water were seven dollars. Pretty decent buys. We also purchased some produce & frozen items too.
Ultimately we are excited that they are located closer now than ever before! Thank you Smart and Final Extra! for coming to Elk Grove!!! See you soon!!! My HB will be frequenting this store for his stash of bulk items! If you come between now and a couple days they do hand out their Smart and Final recycle bag! Cute checkered bag!