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Smart & Final Extra!
3681 Avocado Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91941, United States
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Smart & Final Extra!
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Cr
Review №1

A phenomenal smart n final! Always clean, stocked, friendly and helpful. They have a good assortment of gluten free foods. They also have a clean stocked meat department. Good prices on most items in the store.

Ki
Review №2

My pot roast was on sale. So happyBought all the vegetables and seasonings for my large pot roast. Lines were fast and employees were very friendly.

Th
Review №3

Always clean and workers friendly. Good stock of everything. Plenty of parking, even for electric vehicles.

Yv
Review №4

This is the place to go for party supplies anything that you need for a special event, when you got to do it yourself. Prices are really reasonable compared to other places.

Te
Review №5

The friendliness and knowledge should be in improving now that there are new employees:) Maybe quiz the staff on item customers may ask for. I asked a new employee I couldnt find the minced garlic and he replied Uh I dont know. Never tell a customer that

Ju
Review №6

Good prices, dont have to worry about a club card or coupons. Great for bulk buying. Produce was fresh and shelves stocked. Also have wide isles which is nice during busy hours.

Br
Review №7

Love that they have bigger sizes of things that normal stores don’t.This store also has an extremely nice older gentleman that pushes the carts and was super helpful.Thank you.

Gi
Review №8

Always stocked and fast shipping, with decent prices

Ru
Review №9

Great store, clean and easy in and out.The transient element is not present.A welcome feeling.

F
Review №10

Great prices. Many hard to find items at reasonable prices. A few products beat the market by many dollars. Its always a pleasure to walk through to see whats new.

Lu
Review №11

I was very pleased with my visit today. A young man helped me with finding the right size Turkey he was very pleasant as was the cashier and a manager on duty. I when to the one in Spring Valley and there were no Turkeys and no one willing to help. I will be sure to spend my money at the other store.

Ra
Review №12

My cashier Erick was a nice young man and very personable .

Ir
Review №13

The smart and final are in Rancho San Diego and University ave. close to Texas st. Are the best the have a lot stuff, more variety. I recommend you go these places are better

Do
Review №14

Produce department looked better than some of the other Smart & Final stores i have visited. Gourmet cheeses had a great selection as well. Friendly and helpful employees.

Fr
Review №15

No phone charges. Everything else was great.

be
Review №16

Lots of empty shelves. Great check out

Do
Review №17

This is one of the better Smart and Final Extras I have been too. The store is very clean, well stocked and staff is friendly.

Fe
Review №18

Never take someones dirt with you. Instead give them.a shovel and let them dig the dirt from.there life . As they dig, they only notice they dug themselves a whole for their own grave.

Am
Review №19

It was nice I found everything I needed with no problem

An
Review №20

Always good service.

Al
Review №21

Great store always clean and organized 👌

je
Review №22

The cashiers are so patient with the customers. The prices are great! Thank you for your lovely staff!!

Ri
Review №23

Great store, usually fully stocked with a very friendly staff.

Ja
Review №24

I am always pleasantly surprised when I see a very clean place that looks brand new this was one of those places it just makes me feel like everything is fresh and of good quality 😊

El
Review №25

The cashier was horrible. He made more than one mistake and blamed me. Then he felt the need to lecturer me! I have grandkids older than him.

A.
Review №26

Good value for the money. Cashier service has improved a lot. Wait time is better. Clean. Spacing for mobility is very good.

Ro
Review №27

Clean courteous staff well organized Kudos

Br
Review №28

Convenient, and good selection. They do a good job of moving the line quickly too.

Cr
Review №29

Theyre always so patient with me EVERY TIME I have a question on finding a product. Their employees are always so sweet and professional. I always find what I need. I appreciate this Smart and Final so so much.

ju
Review №30

Love the flowers, never really crowded.

Ai
Review №31

It’s my first time in this store and I wasn’t able to see any kids toys except ripped head top plastic throwing darts suction cup also no eggplant available but giving 4stars for the customer service and for having public restroom for my son, thanks 😊

Ne
Review №32

If you are after a sale item I like to call and make sure the supply truck made it on time. It is common for the supply truck to be six hours late.The store has good staff and they try hard even under difficult Covid conditions.

Ja
Review №33

First time there and the prices remind me of home

Ch
Review №34

There were no handicap carts charged in the morning. So we had to go to Walmart Supercenter College Grove.

BJ
Review №35

Plenty of parking. Store was not busy. Easy quick checkout today.

Es
Review №36

I recomend the chicken dinner its do delicious and fresh

Dw
Review №37

Most of the time good, prices, and experience. However lines can be long.

S.
Review №38

Quick and convenient, always well stocked and clean.

Jo
Review №39

Cool place to shop

Da
Review №40

Had dog treats and grape vines, I drove 400 mikes to get these. nice

Ma
Review №41

Smart and final was great nice selection perfect one shop grocery store 👌

J.
Review №42

Casher Rosalinda she was rude attitude.Time 9.27 AM, 02/10/21

Ob
Review №43

Expect employees to show up at your workplace and cause you troubles just because you complained about something! I comlplained to the manager Shawanna about a problem I had and left the store! 10 minutes later she showed up at my workplace and started harassing me. She started yelling at me and telling me not to go her store again because I complained to her in from of her store manager. She also called my manager later and was lying that I was yelling and rude. When I tried to talk to other managers they were saying they are not responsible where she goes. What a professional experience this is!! Smart & final will let their employees track the customers and harass them! And they will absolutely do NOTHING!

Bl
Review №44

What a useless store. I hate coming here. Theyre always out of everything, all their products are huge restaurant-supply size, and the produce quality is terrible. And the line to check out starts in the dairy aisle in the back corner.

Ev
Review №45

Excellent place very very clean friendly service

Jo
Review №46

Found what I needed, products that I wanted

Da
Review №47

Great grocery store with lots of products and friendly service! Free charge stations out front.

Sh
Review №48

They usually have bulk of the staples. Its usually clean and staff is helpful.

At
Review №49

Great Customer Service, Clean, Organized and Friendly Staff. Price is Subjective but its been good since Day 10 Allot to choose from. Also if you have an Electric car you can park it upfront and Charge it ! The only con i see more often the usual is the stocking in the Drink Section for Cold Fruit Juices are always low or out of Stock.Good Place.

Mi
Review №50

Tri tip fully trimmed on sale for less than $6 a pound. Avocados are only 69 cemts

Ka
Review №51

Great prices fresh produce, i wish they wouldnt wet the produceso much

Mi
Review №52

I like this super market

Da
Review №53

Nice store with friendly workers

Pa
Review №54

Good prices and great companionship.

Ke
Review №55

This is my favorite local grocery store. Great prices and very warm and friendly staff. I always feel good when I leave this store.

Na
Review №56

EVERY single time I shop here, I am amazed at the service and staff. There are always willing hands to help, and if they see a need, they will actually even come to you (rather than the other way around). These guys have done an amazing job stocking their store with the best variety of bulk food and hand-picking friendly staff. Thank you Smart & Final. It is a rare find this day and age!

Ma
Review №57

Low prices and smiling faces. Great place to shop for the family

Br
Review №58

A great shopping experience. Not every item is in club size. Prices great. Was shopping with my moms attendant. Every isle we went down, I kept hearing Im coming back here after work.

Ty
Review №59

Great little store. I like that they have a lot of produce to choose from, as well as a huge section where you can get bulk, non-packaged items. Also, in almost every aisle they have better choice items, which are organic. Not a whole lot of vegan specific items, and a lot of areas seem cluttered. Overall great little store!

Le
Review №60

Excellent selection, amazing staff, so helpful and knowledgeable. They all recognize their regulars and greet them with huge smiles. Plus the produce section is AMAZING! Its huge, full of fresh produce, and has an amazing variety of fruit and veggies, in addition to the large bulk section!

mf
Review №61

Smart and final... great prices and good products. You get more for your money here.I recommend the lemon cake and the Louisiana cake 😍

Ke
Review №62

Perfect. They had exactly what I needed. Everyone was so polite

Je
Review №63

The meat department is ehhh but the produce is always amazing!

Du
Review №64

Today I had to return Dodgers hot dogs. The package had an expuration date of August 25, 2016. My husband did not notice the date. I have had to throw fruit and vegetables away after two days of purchase due to mold. I am so disappointed with this store. Where is the produce coming from that it rots on the stands in the store and at home. I guess I will have to stop shopping there. So sad because it is right down the street.

Ve
Review №65

I️ love that it is nice and quiet early Sunday mornings when I️ do my weekly grocery shopping. Everything freshly stocked and no check out wait! The cashiers are always friendly and helpful!

Aa
Review №66

The employees are so rude. The worse of any grocery store in Rancho

Mi
Review №67

Love this Smart and Final location. Staff is welcoming and friendly, they are happy to help! This locations is always clean and well stocked! Very nice

Sh
Review №68

Always a nice clean and organized store with friendly staff!

Ed
Review №69

Definitely love this smart & final. The employees are all super cool. Managers are even cool....

Ka
Review №70

Great variety! Great meat for the price, cheap produce with a huge selection! A deli would be awesome, but other than that this is one of my favorite stores! I used to work there when it was vons! I love Smart & Final much better

Je
Review №71

Its a nice store, and Employees are friendly. Great prices at a local store. Management needs to stop being greedy and give more hours to Cashiers lines are to long.

Cr
Review №72

Great store!The store was very clean and was properly designed.Their products can satisfy everybodys needs.Their prices are good as well.

Su
Review №73

Good service we learned Best customer service from them especially Lizette.

Sa
Review №74

Clean store and very polite customers.

Ki
Review №75

Always clean. Friendly, helpful employees, no wait to check out. Good value.

Sy
Review №76

Love this store to buy in bulk or just everyday items. Always clean and well kept.

Ju
Review №77

Close by. The cashiers and other employees are helpful. Its to the east of Highway 125.

Ng
Review №78

Neat, clean and very nice crews.

Ch
Review №79

Usually long lines, nobody on the floor to help shoppers. For the most part, the store is well stocked and face however the meat dept is a wreck....

Pa
Review №80

Bright, clean, well stocked, with some of the best looking produce compared to other discount grocery chains in San Diego.

Ri
Review №81

Like the store and prices although they do not have a deli. However the service is non-existent and the store is very under-staffed. Its hard to run someone down to help you locate something, they dont have self checkout, and although they have six registers Ive never seen them with more than three open at a time which usually translates into long lines no matter what time you go. The Cashiers never ask me if I found everything OK or if I need something, they just basically act like robots doing mechanical work. I like Smart n Final but this store needs more staff and leadership!Update: Tried looking for toothpicks and not only did the four employees that were working there not know where they were located worst part is that they didnt even bother helping me look for them. The lady just told me she was sorry she couldnt help me. Last time I ever come here. Understaffed and nonexistent customer service.

Ja
Review №82

Im 85% surprised of the good deals the manager specials ...every time I go in...theres a good sale!!

Ol
Review №83

Always fast check out . Rosalinda the cashiers always helpful with a smile really like this location.

Li
Review №84

Had exactly what I was looking for at good price so Im one happy customer.

Je
Review №85

I had just called on Friday and asked if they had 3gallon tub of mint ice cream and the guy said yes. So we got there and all it was... Was green tea ice cream. Pissed off because its not like we live close to that store! On Monday we had called again and the same guy said yes they had it and apparently he had forgotten to tell me that they were going to keep it in the back before he hung up. At the end of this back and forth crap we got what we wanted even though it was poor communication on his part when it came to customer service but I had to give them more stars knowing that he did keep it for us and all through the weekend but would have been nice if I was able to had gotten on Friday when I went the first time there but because he didnt tell us any info before hanging up the phone that when we had gotten there it looked like somone already got them . But, Monday came around and the same guy has picked up thebphome and explain what had happened. So in the end I give them 3 1/2 stars, of I could .

Ji
Review №86

The store lacks some personality, The employees dont seem that friendly or as helpful as other supermarkets. I miss the Vons that used to be there. I do like the bulk item section though. 👍

Je
Review №87

Awesome staff and prices.....definitely recommend. Only complaint is a funky smell to the store....

jo
Review №88

Very clean and good protection

Be
Review №89

They have everything fresh produce stores clean the staff is friendly and very helpful

Sa
Review №90

Generally i like this brand. Things arent moved around much and I can find what I need. I like consistancy. There are two stores i use regularly, Rancho SD and Clairemont. Both are very similar.

Ro
Review №91

I always find great prices for my family favorites. Thank You for your store in my neighborhood.

J
Review №92

Clean n staff is friendly n knowledgeable

Al
Review №93

Great selection and decent prices but by good they have the worst people on the cash registers.

Je
Review №94

The store is GREAT, the problems are GREED. The management is to cheap to give the workers more hours. Long lines do to Cheap ass Managers not wanting to give workers a full time job with Benefits. Stop the GREED.

Da
Review №95

Had everything I needed. Quick and fast check out

O.
Review №96

Great prices, great selection for business owner or resident.

Sh
Review №97

Much better than the Vons that was previously here.

He
Review №98

Very nice checkers, the store was clean and well stocked.

Er
Review №99

Good if you need things in bulk.

Ri
Review №100

Great selection, convenient hours, friendly staff and lots of parking.

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  • Address:3681 Avocado Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91941, United States
  • Site:https://smartandfinal.com/stores#/8163
  • Phone:+1 619-660-0611
Categories
  • Grocery store
  • Discount supermarket
  • Grocery delivery service
  • Produce market
  • Supermarket
  • Warehouse store
  • Wholesale grocer
  • Wholesaler
Working hours
  • Monday:6AM–10PM
  • Tuesday:6AM–10PM
  • Wednesday:6AM–10PM
  • Thursday:6AM–10PM
  • Friday:6AM–10PM
  • Saturday:6AM–10PM
  • Sunday:6AM–10PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
  • Safety dividers at checkout:Yes
Highlights
  • Great produce:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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