Smart & Final Extra

This place is exceptionally average, was visiting family. (most of my reviews are about so-​cal and visiting family) and went here since I don’t have a Costco card. (sister said it’s a club store you don’t have to pay a membership fee for) The store is nice and clean, the service is efficient, there really isn’t much to say about it outside of that as far as the store goes. If I lived in the area though I would avoid it like the plague. Why? Old people…
I came here 3 times in 2 weeks while I was in so-​cal and every single time this place was like night of the living dead. It is so packed with geriatrics it still boggles my mind, at ALL hours of the day. The parking lot is impossible to get around in because of it, they clog every isle and don’t move, and worst of all is the check outs. Oh my Good God, the old people who check out here are from a cartoon, I was behind one lady who argued every single item on her $ 180 grocery bill then paid with quarters. That’s not a joke people, that doesn’t just happen in sitcoms, I watched her pull out roles of quarters for the first $ 150 then she paid the last 60 from a gallon sized ziplock. The next time I went in there I was behind a lady that insisted her vegetables and fruits be discounted because they didn’t look fresh enough, she waited till they called a manager and glared at me for some reason the whole time. The last time I went there was an older lady who decided to start arguing with the cashier about donating a 1 $. The cashier polietly asked the lady if she would like to donate, the crazy old lady went off on her for at least 3 – 4 minutes about how much she does for the poor and how a young person like her wouldn’t get it because she was so selfish. I finally stepped in and told the lady to can it and go serve someone else somewhere.

Smart and Final has changed a lot over the years. Gone (at least at the Extra locations) is the dingy industrial feel, and it is more like a regular, nice supermarket. But with deals, especially if you buy in bulk. My wife like syrup in her coffee, and it is cheaper here than anywhere else, and if you buy 6 at a time, it is even a buck cheaper in bulk.
I don’t go here for regular groceries, but if I am here, I will pick up what I need. The produce, dairy… are all fine. There are also bulk food bins with good values on snacks.

Not much of a review to write, Smart & Final is pretty consistent; the only difference there ever is, is size & location.
The lines are never too long, very few things are ever sold out, & the fruit is usually pretty on point.
Good spot to stock up on office provisions, & snacks we probably shouldn’t be eating hahaa

This is a warehouse store without the hassle of warehouse membership. Prices are good and the selection is huge. They have an enormous produce selection and it is all very fresh. We got some of the best sweet white corn there last weekend. No butcher counter or bakery, but they have a good selection of pre-​packaged meat and pre-​packaged bakery goodies, too. Sometimes I get lost in there, but the staff is very good about pointing me in the direction of the product I am seeking.

I remember going to Smart & Final when I was little to buy stuff for family parties. Memories of Spring Up (their version of 7 Up) still ring true in my mind. So it only made sense for me to check out this Extra version when I was co-​hosting my cousin’s bridal shower.
So, let me sum up Smart & Final for you. This was the original Costco except you never needed a pricey membership to buy stuff. At least that’s what I remember it to be. I walked in and here and I saw all the bulk stuff that they’re known for but it was remixed like a grocery store. There was produce and regular sized stuff that was just reasonably priced. As in, I got Simply Orange Juice for $ 2.50 and that’s pretty much unheard of. As I walked through the store I was pretty excited at the savings. Like, OMG all those eggs for $ 3?! Then, I got to the check out and it was a complete clusterf***. I don’t know what was happening at the registers but they were a mess. I was just wondering who was in charge and why were they ok with it being such a disaster. Someone ran out of money, then there was a shift change, and some other mess. I just wanted to buy this OJ and these croissants and book it. I definitely didn’t have time for all that mess.
So, for savings I’d highly recommend this place. Everything else was a mess. For me, the savings weren’t even worth it.
At least the store was spic n span clean!

Really, really convenient off the freeway on katella and tustin ave. Being the larger Smart and Final stores, I love the selection. I usually come to Smart and Final to get my supplies for cooking at home (I make a lot of pizza from scratch, sauces, rubs, marinades, dressings when I cook at home). Also close by in the same plaza is Diaso and CVS.
Famous for: Cheaper in bulk pricing for items but not costco sized.

How I would love to give Smart and Final 5 stars, but I can’t bring myself too. All the great employees they had, they promoted which is great because they genuinely knew there job, but please find proper employees to replace them. It seems nobody cares about customer service anymore, I called numerous times to place an order and have been told that there order would be placed and it never has been. I will be taking my business elsewhere.

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I don’t shop at S & F too often but I really enjoy this one. It is clean and always well stocked.
I love the new addition of bulk foods: nuts, grains, and my favorite candy. :) When you have craving for some candy but do not want to commit to a big bag, it is the best place to shop.
Good selection of fruits, vegetables, and other foods. They sell in in bulk and usually have smaller portions as well.
If you need a few items for dinner, you can get everything here.
Why I LOVE this store:
I love good tomato juice to drink and the cook with. This is the only place that I was able to find a 100% Tomato juice not from concentrate. It is a First Street brand and tastes like a real tomato juice (how my mom used to make). Extra bonus. It is pretty cheap around $ 2 for 46 oz.
Check out this store next time you are in the area.

My favorite thing about Smart N Final is that they sell things in bulk but they also have small individual items of that bulk. I love coming here to get items for parties, gatherings or when you need quantity. It’s a supermarket with a little steroid in it!
The prices are decent and the produce is fresh. There is an area where you can bag and buy nuts, grains, candies, trail mixes, etc. by the pound. They have fresh baked goodies and wide selection of beers and bottles. The candy aisle is intense when you got kiddos because they have all sorts of goodies you can buy from an ice cream truck in stacks of boxes. This is great for kids birthdays and piñata filling.
The check out lanes are super cute with street names and lights on each one. For some reason they scan your shopping cart too. Not sure what that’s all about but it ain’t coming out of my pocket!

Clean & well stocked.
Friendly & helpful associates
Great if you are buying in bulk or for large families/​parties.
Prices are fairly moderate for most things some items are pricy.

Picked over due to the Christmas office parties, and less than helpful service when I asked if they had more of a certain item.
I was struggling with the case of water and wasn’t offered assistance to my vehicle.
I end up finding a better S&F off the 57 freeway and Chapman by CSUF.
Giving this 3 A-​ok stars because of the busy time of the year, but it deserves 2.

Bad apple at S&F. as I approached the check out line an employee with her own cart cut me off then ran over my toes. I exclaimed «excuse me». Said employee did not respond or look at me.

Its normally very peaceful and quiet in this store. There are people but they are pretty respectful with their surroundings. Always come here its great

Each time i visit this smart and final i have a pleasant trip. Every one that i have spoke to was kind and made sure that i didn’t have any questions. The selection of dry nuts is a good one and since they remodeled, there seems to be more room and it is organized better.

this store is bs. went to buy 8 shasta diet cola 12 packs on 2^nd day of the sale (4 for $ 8, limit 2) & they were out. sales at this store are an apparent come on. also, had to call manager because no in store service.
do not waste your time coming here. idiots

I don’t use Smart and Final for my everyday shopping however I do use it for when I am having a party. I enjoy coming here a lot more than going to Costco. The prices are fair and you don’t need a membership.
I love that I can get all my party food. ie: meat cheese bread soda beer AND I can get all the trays paper goods and extra stuff a party needs.
This store is clean and well stocked. Because I only use Smart and Final for my party runs, I usually fill up two carts. This last party was a two cart party but the one before that was a three cart. And let me just say that the staff at this location is ALWAYS amazing. Always friendly never scoff at the fact that I have a bunch of stuff. It seems like they get big orders all the time which is nice.
Seriously I’m not sure why I only gave four stars. This place is really nice. Let’s say its a four and a half and call it good. There is always room for improvement.

I love smart and final for the fact that they sell items by the pound such as coffee, grains, nuts, candy, etc which is great when you only need a small amount of something instead of having to buy a large bag of it. The items by the pound are fairly priced and they do have sales on these items from time to time which is a plus.
As far as the rest of the store I think some items are expensive compared to stater bros up the street, however, the selection of items has gotten wider thanks to their remodel.

Just your average Smart and Final. I usually come here for milk when it’s to late to go to Costco. I may also grab a carton of ice cream. I looooooove ice cream!
Their a but pricey but since I’m there, what the heck. It’s a clean and organized store and I’m in and out with what I need. Tonight the line was a bit long and there were only to checkout isles. I guess it still beats the few hours spent at Costco.
Employees are friendly and helpful as well.

Came here to grab a lime for some dinner while shopping in the same plaza and decided I’d need some fake Twinkies and a Coca Cola.
5 stars for the service I received from cashier, Chantel, who felt the Coke bottle I grabbed, and went to go get me another one after asking me if I’d like a cold one in this heat…
That’s customer service folks. She doesn’t make commission. There were others in line after me. She realized I had a need. She met that need and went above and beyond — not asking me to go get another coke, but hustling to go get one for me and then come back and finalize the transaction.
Everyone was impressed. Thank you Chantel, you are a kind person and as a business man myself, I feel that these little things are what make or break a business (please see last review on business within same plaza)… crazy getting both ends of the spectrum from two very different types of cashiers and customer-​service reps within the same 30 minutes. Glad I came here last and left the place with a smile on my face!

I love this store! It was upgraded to a Smart and Final «Extra» store and man, it makes a big shopping difference to me with my 2 person household. Especially in the refrigerated and freezer sections, now this store doesn’t require you to feed a small army to buy groceries here. I even found my lactose-​free Breyer’s vanilla ice cream — yeah!
My son gathered what he needed to construct at home what I call the abomination of all sandwiches — The Monte Cristo. I gathered the makings for fish tacos. I walked away $ 24 poorer, but with a good 2 – 4 or more meals in hand, I left the store a happy shopper. Nice!