Ralphs

The manager asked me and my certified SERVICE animal, who was wearing all his tags, to leave the store because the FDA doesn’t approve animals in the store. Ridiculous. My service animal goes everywhere with me and he has all the proper documentation to allow me too. We will never be visiting this store again.

Pathetic. Broken glass in aisle, no one cares. Long lines at cashier, no one cares. Manager is a spastic moron, no one cares. All good Ralph, all good.

It’s over priced.
Employees are useless.
Found a few live bugs in the produce.
This place is only tolerable if I go through self checkout.

Head on back to the fish department and ask them to season your fish for you for free! They then add delicious seasoning of your choice, slice of lemon and place into an oven bag. Take home and bake as it. Delicious!
This store is always clean and full of products. Staff is always friendly and smiling.

This location is open until 1am and I still had to peel the motion sensor doors back open from already being shut and off at 1250am to get in and was stopped by the bagging employee and clerk saying, «Ohhhhhh um just so you know we are closing in about 2 minutes.» (Hmmm…@1252 then?) The other employee turned off ½ the lights approx. 1 minute later. (RUDE! I couldnt see anything in the freezer section) Also – over the audio speakers for the store an employee rudely alerted customers twice while I was in there to practically hurry up our shopping and to come up to the checkout immediately and that at 103am the registers shut down and we will not be able to purchase anything. Talk about a HORRIBLE experience! I ended up only 2 of the items that I went in to get that night. Guaranteed, I will NEVER go back to this Ralphs location EVER again – even if its during regular business hours! Yikes!

I just moved here and this one is right next to me and basically, Ralphs, never disappoints. They have all sorts of selections and really great prices! Especially if you get the membership which i HIGHLY recommend. Ralphs, thanks for coming in clutch for a lot of things that I need. From food to things, to supplies, to fruits to ice cream. Yes. Great staff too!

I have always liked this Ralph’s. One stop shopping in the shopping center. In the store as well, food shopping, Redbox and a US Bank.

I came into this location because I was opening an account at the US Bank location inside of this Ralphs. I was actually surprised to see how much good stuff there is inside Ralphs, coming from Albertsons which is closer to me. I’ve been to Ralphs before, but not in awhile.
This location is very clean and it is in a nice area. The parking is not too bad and the general quality of clientele is pretty good. I really like how this store is laid out, it seems to have more things than the Albertsons even though it is about the same size. I also noticed there were better prices, although it was on a sale day so I can’t be sure.
The fruit and produce section is right up front when you walk in, and I noticed the fruit looked very fresh and there was a wide selection. The design of the section seemed elegant as well with dark hardwood. Also, I noticed that the prices for many things including cashews and even barbecue sauce (the same brand and kind) were significantly cheaper than at the Sprouts I usually go to.
I wish the Ralphs was closer to where I live or I would go here more frequently. I do recommend this location and I enjoyed the diversity of items here as well as the seemingly high quality of the items. Additionally, I really like how it is very well laid out to minimize the amount of walking needed to get what you need.

This is the worst Ralph’s in all of Irvine in my opinion, and I think I’ve been to all of them. After shopping here maybe half a dozen times, you should not really go to this Ralph’s unless your life absolutely depends on it.
The only high point of this store is the Deli, but really it’s no different than any other Ralph’s, except the employees are slower here. One time I bought a $ 1 self-​serve coffee from the deli at lunchtime, and the employee spent 2 minutes trying to ring it up and admitted he didn’t know any way to scan it so I could pay. He told me I had to go to the checkout, and since all checkouts were busy, I was forced to go to the self checkout as soon as one opened up. It took me all of 30 seconds to figure out how to ring it up but still ended up spilling a little because let’s face it, having to ring a hot cup of coffee for yourself at the self checkout sucks.
Another time I went there on a hot sunny day trying to get a 16oz sports drink called BodyArmor. It’s like Gatorade, but with coconut water in it, and not as bad for you. Every Ralphs sells this drink, and the good ones even have some cold. I had already walked half the store, went to the drink aisles and nada. So I asked an employee don’t you guys have any cold sports drinks? She said oh we have a brand new cooler way in the back let me show you if it’s what you need. I said I’m looking for this kind called BodyArmor I always get it at Ralphs. She pointed and next to the OJ they had some 32oz Gatorades. Not even what I wanted and a pain to carry around a quart of that gross stuff, so I just left.
It’s terribly confusing to figure out what aisle anything is on because the store is tiny, the fruit here is so-​so, and even the donuts I got here once (again, in a pinch for work) were terrible. Won’t really ever go back.
For reference, the other closest Ralph’s are on Main and Harvard, and Culver and Walnut. If you can’t get to the Fresh Fare on Irvine blvd, which is pretty much the best one, then go to either one of those. Avoid Alton! I’d rather shop for groceries at the worst Target on Culver, then go to this place.
Parking is ehhhh and they also don’t sell firewood so don’t bother. I asked once on my way to the beach and they just looked at me like I was threatening to stab their children. The giant Albertsons further down Alton has this in the middle aisles…

The construction going on in the plaza makes parking a pain.
Every time I come here the employees are so friendly. Puts a smile on my face when they call me «miss» instead of «ma’am.»
They carry a few things that other Ralph’s don’t. Lines are always manageable and you’ll always find assistance when needed.

Fast, Friendly and a Great Place to Shop!
I live within walking distance to another Ralphs, but I prefer to shop at this one even though it is out of the way. The store is bright and has ample parking. It’s a fairly busy store, but they work really fast to get you through the line quickly. The store is clean and well maintained, there is a good variety of products and the items are pretty well stocked. I can usually find everything I need.
The produce department is always fresh and full. There is always someone working the department and you can tell that they take pride in their fruits and veggies. The will always say hello and ask if I need any help with anything, and when I do, they are quick to assist. Not only will they help you find your product, they will make suggestions on how to select an item, what to pair it with or how to cook it.
Their floral department is always beautiful. I recently purchased fresh cut flowers for Mother’s Day. Their selection was pretty good and their prices were also very competitive. I’ve usually made my floral purchases elsewhere but they had such a beautiful selection, I couldn’t resist. Plus it makes a difference that they actually have a floral person available. It was a great value for the price and the moms loved it. I can definitely foresee making more floral purchases here!
Their meat department is probably one of my favorite places. The meat is always fresh and is very well stocked with a good variety of cuts. I have been in places where the meat does not look appetizing. Here, you can almost imagine how yummy your finished product will taste like. If you don’t start out with quality meat, the meal isn’t going to taste very good. The meat cutters are always busy working away to put out product to satisfy our carnivorous tendencies. Yum! Like the folks in the produce department, they will also ask if I need help with different cuts as well as offer cooking suggestions.
I recently had to order a full sheet cake for work. Their bakery department was easy to work with, did a fantastic job with the decorations and had it packed and ready to go when I showed up for it. The folks at work loved it! I was also pleasantly surprised by the freshness of the croissants in their fresh donut case. I had no idea that the croissants are baked fresh daily. I was expecting something sub-​par, but I have to tell you that it was one of the freshest, fluffiest croissants that I’ve ever had! If I didn’t know any better, I would have thought it came from the local donut store! Who knew? They also have a fresh sushi chef on site. He and his wife are always working hard to put out his delicious creations! Yum!
The rest of the store is well organized and has nice wide aisles. The shelves are net, clean and well stocked. You can tell that this is a store where the workers are happy and love working there. Everyone always has a smile. The managers are always on the floor working just as hard as their employees. No wonder why the store always looks so great! They are on top of everything! Come to think of it, I don’t recall seeing any managers in other stores working as hard. …
This is hands down my favorite place to shop! It’s still out of my way, but I’m in there several times a week. Keep up the great work!

I have been in this ralphs a few times. I have always had a positive experience. Workers are friendly and ask if I need help. No complaints.

I was disappointed in the service I received by a Manager named «Richard. «I had called over a job that I had applied to awhile back, simple calling back. But twice the phone went dead while talking to him, and when I called back. He basically explained in a kurt and rushed voice that he was helping customers and didn’t have the time to help me. Even though, therevwas someone else who had answered the phone.
He did give me the name of the Person to whom reviews the applications ‘Kim «and that she was not in the store at that present time, but on vacation. To return next week or so. I said I will call them. So, with that in mind and I had basically figured that they may not be hiring and its easier to put off people who call instead of responding normally.

Some pieces of the the baked chicken was undercut. Had to microwave them to be sure the pieces was cooked all the way. The pieces were the thigh and the wings. Must’ve pulled them out a little early. Worry the smaller pieces might burn, but should’ve left in.

Pretty typical shopping experience! I prefer Ralphs in this neighborhood over Albertsons just because of their prices. Also just a random tip, my boyfriend and I love Ralph’s off-​brand of BACON.
If you sign up for their online rewards program, you can add coupons to your Ralphs card or customer ID so that when you’re in the store, you don’t need the app or card or paper coupons.

I have been shopping at this local Ralphs market for 20 years and have only experienced fresh and well priced products and a professional staff.
I wanted to acknowledge also their employees’ honesty: After shopping last evening I somehow left my wallet behind; I believe in a shopping cart in the parking lot. When I returned to the store after about 20 minutes to I inquire about my lost wallet. After & describing it to the employee at the managers desk, my wallet was returned to me along with the nearly $ 200 in cash it contained.
So very grateful to everyone at Ralphs, Alton Pkwy, Irvine! Thanks again, Pam T.

4 stars b/​c conveniently located for Woodbridge.
they have a loyalty program with Shell gasoline which is nice too for additional savings.

This is my go-​to grocery store and I’m generally very happy with it. However, there have been a few times that I’ve gone where the shelves seemed kind of decimated. While an inconvenience, it’s certainly not the norm so I’m willing to deal when it occasionally happens. Ok, and one last minor gripe/​plea for change: why doesn’t the store made sushi ever have a brown rice option? I know that it’s possible because the Ralph’s on Jamboree in Tustin has some sushi made with brown rice so make some with brown rice, too! Please and thank you.

I really like this Ralphs. Large store, wide aisle, clean floors, organized shelves, and usually friendly staff. Selection is VERY GOOD as well as the prices. I like the variety in this store as well as how everything is organized. There’s flow to this store and there seems to be actual thought put into how the inventory is laid out.
The Ralphs on Culver and Walnut is much closer to my house but I come to this location since I feel more comfortable here and enjoy walking around the aisles.
Parking here can be pretty aggravating but it’s not how the lot is designed; it’s the people driving and the fact that they always seem to forget their brains, common sense, and common courtesy at home.
But still, it’s better than dealing with the floods of Asians and teenagers at the Culver and Walnut location. *shudder*

If you’re Asian, you’ll love the Great Wall of Asian food by the veggies.
If you’re vegetarian, you’ll find that the produce section is lacking in quality. You’ll make the same sad face I do when you find that the strawberries and bell peppers are molding. :(
If you’re a carnivore, you’ll love the sales on soon-​to-​expire meat.
If you want great produce, good meat selection and a large variety of products, go to the Ralphs on Sand Canyon/​Irvine Blvd or Main/​Harvard.
I live across the street from this Ralphs but go to the one on Main because quality and selection are so much better.

Mini Pumpkin Cookies will sate your appetite for something shweeet. Yes, sugar is the first ingredient and it contains food additives. I ate it anyways! = P
In life, sometimes you have to take the good with the bad. hee hee… ha ha…
The location of this particular Ralphs is excellent because it’s centrally located within shopping center with many restaurants, a bank, a pharmacy, shoe repair, cleaners, donut shop…
Ralphs was well stocked and items were placed in an orderly fashion.
Cheers!

OLIVE BAR!
Really that’s the only reason I’m writing this review for Ralph’s. They have an olive bar next to the deli and bakery area which is wonderful for an olive-​lover like me. Not too many grocery stores have one of these.
Otherwise it is a nice store and one of the larger Ralph’s. Clean, plenty of products, nice checkers, but overpriced.
(more reviews for this exact same location under Ralphs Grocery Company.