Safeway at 100 De Anza Blvd in San Mateo offers a convenient and friendly grocery shopping experience. The store features a wide selection of groceries, including a bakery, deli, fresh produce, meat, seafood, and floral departments. The bakery provides customizable cakes and cupcakes, with fresh, well-decorated treats that are popular, especially around holidays, and are often free. The deli offers made-to-order party trays, and the produce section is stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables. Customers can enjoy the online "Order Ahead" service for bakery items, as well as Grocery Delivery and DriveUp & Go™ options for quick shopping. The store is known for its friendly and helpful staff who regularly restock shelves, ensuring items are available. Despite being on the smaller side, it is clean and safe, with customers appreciating the good customer service, especially from the night manager. Some reviews mention occasional issues with stock availability, especially during busy times, and the need to check expiration dates and open packages. The store's sales are popular but often sell out quickly, though rainchecks are available. The staff, including a particular employee praised for their helpfulness, strives to assist customers with various needs. Overall, Safeway provides a reliable neighborhood grocery option with attentive staff and a good range of products, though there is room for improvement in stock variety and inventory management.
So much better than Whole Foods in San Mateo for both prices and customer service.
July 2024
Better/nicer then any location on coastside, nice cashier young man was helpful, only thing thus location didn't have low sodium lays in stock but friendly cashier made up for what they didn't have, I'd come back
June 2024
One of the bigger stores, staffs are friendly and helpful. They always restock their shelves when items are running low. So you can always find items that you want to purchase.
