Smart & Final Extra! is a warehouse grocery store offering great savings on groceries, supplies, produce, fresh meat, frozen foods, dairy, and deli items for households, businesses, and community groups. This location is the original store, an older location situated between Garden and Santa Barbara streets with a free parking lot that can be a little tight for larger vehicles. Reviews highlight good prices and value, especially for bulk items and big trays, comparing it to a membership-free Costco. It has a great variety of just about everything a regular grocery store carries, with many products at good pricing for bulk that keep customers coming back. The staff is generally helpful and friendly, with cashiers noted for being sweet, professional, and kind, even during large purchases. The store will open a new line if it's busy. However, some note the produce and fruits can spoil quickly and are not always impressive. While this original store is convenient, customers mention that other locations in the area, like the one in Five Points or near Costco, are brighter, newer, or better.
