Safeway

This is the Safeway I’ve been frequenting since High School. Yes, it’s way, WAY out in the sticks, but so is my son, so it works out. I know many of the employees by name, and they know mine. I can’t recall a time I’ve ever experienced what some of the other reviewers have as far as rude, apathetic staff. Quite the contrary, actually. Those that don’t want to be there usually end up leaving in short time anyway.
There is a decent sized organic section, and a lot of the fruits and veggies are local. They have a great high-​end cheese selection (including goat cheeses, which I *can* have) and now (finally, after a few years of hounding) offer gluten free and lactard-​friendly options. Some things are still hard to come by, like sesame oil, full-​fat coconut milk (without all the added mumbo-​jumbo), cashew cream, and their komucha section needs more love (they NEVER have the one I want in stock even though they DO carry it), but eh. this is a small town, and having lived here, know that a lot of people don’t eat the same things a lot of us «city-​folk» do, thus there isn’t a need for it out there.
I like stopping by after dropping my son off to pick up things I’m low on and get gas. Gas is ridiculously cheap out here compared to Seattle. And I shop enough that I usually get a nice discount every time I fill up. OH! Annndd, unlike Seattle’s Safeways, this one doesn’t monetarily knock you for forgetting your own bags. Bonus!

I have shopped here for years, off and on. Today was the last day I will give this store my money. I am calling the store manager to also complain. I stopped in today to do a light shop for dinner. My last item to pick up was a package of red meat –my cart was half full otherwise I would have walked out. There were two butchers who were fighting on the floor right by the meat I wanted. Their argument seemed to be about how to cut the meat before packaging it and what the manager had told one vs another. This was all happening right where the meat I wanted was. As I tried to look for my cut of meat, they never once stopped their discussion to offer to move or if I needed help. Finally I asked them if I could cut between them because I think the beef I needed was right where they are. All they did was move aside and continue their argument. Not even a sorry or again asking if I need help. I thought by my actions it gave a clue that I may need some help, obviously not or they did not care. Hopelessly unprofessional. This is not the first time I have encountered an unprofessional attidude– I am sorry you hate your job or you don’t like the way the union tells you to do something or you hate the store management. Keep those conversations in the back of house, not on the floor. Paid for my groceries, got in my car and drove to QFC where they got my $ 45. Probably not a big loss for this Safeway but on the average I spend $ 200 a week at the store… I like to cook. Over time it adds up. To the consumer, employee’s represent the company they work for no matter how big or small they are. To me, these two butchers represent a very unprofessional business that does not deserve my money.

The workers here are very friendly, much friendlier than the Bonney Lake location! This Safeway is quiet and not a zoo, again like the one in Bonney Lake. I will definitely be making this my new store.

this location in Enumclaw is terrible. over the past 3 years we have watched it become so bad! the clerks have no desire to be there! we have heard clerks talk about wanting to work elsewhere, even a seasoned clerk who should know better will often put items in a bag that obviously will smash, but he does not care! today the lady in the deli was like a zombie… it took her forever to fix a rice bowl and then I had to wait for her to finish her conversation with a friend of hers so I could ask where the cups were located. she acted as if I was such an inconvenience to her! I am done with this Safeway, will never return.

I love shopping at this Safeway. The Deli is always busy and for good reason, love the offerings and it has the best Chinese food in town! I also enjoy their variety of salads and sandwiches.

I love Safeway. The workers here are friendly and I always have a good experience.
Their prices are definately more expensive than a Winco but you can usually find specials and deals. Safeway has their own Organics line which is pretty decent. They also usually have a good selection of meats.

This Safeway has a convenient and relatively inexpensive refueling station in addition to the supermarket– pretty much the last chance for gas and groceries if you’re going into the mountains. Otherwise, its pretty standard.

If you want fresh produce, and products without expired dates, then go to QFC, this safeway really is pathetic, fruit flies everywhere, and just flat out crappy service.

As far as Safeway’s go, this is a pretty good one. It’s very easy to stop at on our way to Crystal Mt to stock up the cabin. They stay pretty stocked, however before major holidays they tend to run out of things really quickly so I would suggest grabbing the necessaries before you stop here. This past Thanksgiving when we got hit with a snow storm in the city they ran out of eggs… kind of bad for a large grocery store.
They also have a gas station so it makes it easy to grab our food and gas.

Out of eggs and celery the day before Thanksgiving, at 2pm. Major fail!

I actually prefer the Safeway in Enumclaw over the QFC. Prices tend to be more than I want to pay unless the item is on sale. Plus it’s open 24 hours which is nice (maybe the big city Safeways should take a hint!)

I’m more of a QFC guy, so I’ll keep the review short. Produce, Deli, Seafood, and Wine sections are all sub-​par. The big advantage it has going for it is a nice gas station that is rarely busy, so you can fill up the tank before heading up the mountain.

I just don’t get it. How the hell can produce for an entire state be so damn bad? Safeway in California and Oregon aren’t even close to being this bad. The ones in Canada are, but its frozen up there right now. How the hell? Do you special order bad bananas, bruised pears, rock solid oranges? Is it a box you check?
This location did have cheap gas, so 2 stars. You’re fortunate I’m in a forgiving mood, Safeway of Ecumclaw.