-
March 2024 by Keisha B.
Came here because I saw on DoorDash that they had a great deal on a 24-pack of Shasta for a little over $8. A 24 pack at any other grocery store we went to is about $11. When we came in, we immediately noticed that this store was much larger than the El Cajon location and check out was much smoother and quicker. They luckily did have the soda in stock. They even had mark down items. We ended up getting more than just the soda because the prices were great. We will be returning.
-
March 2024 by Susie M.
I used to be a loyal Vons shopper, but with the outrageous grocery prices, I have started shopping to find the best quality prices- Every employee that I have come across at this store has been pleasant and helpful. The produce department is always being cleaned and the fruit and vegetables look great. I recently visited another grocery store in the area and it was disgusting. So when I went to pay for my groceries and saw how sparking clean all the checkstands were I was pleasantly surprised - Looks like they have a great group of employees that care - give these people a raise! Good job manager - We appreciate you!
-
September 2023 by Mary Lopez
I visited this location for the first time. I was kicked out of the 10 item or less line for having 1 more item . The young man laughed about it and refused to take my order. I spent over 200.00 at this store and it was a bad experience. I will not be back! And to that young man that thought it was funny, if you do not learn customer service you will not go far as a cashier!
-
September 2023 by C C (CashMom5)
Always fresh produce and friendly customer service
-
August 2023 by 0chevy0
I'm going to give it five stars.One of the nice things about Smart & final is that it's conveniently located at the corner of mast and magnolia in a location formerly occupied by an Albertsons and a Lucky.This is a pretty good shopping center overall even if you consider the Sprouse-Reitz five and dime is gone and the utter betrayal of Dr Cosgrove's office closing (I hope he's enjoying retirement or whatever). The yogurt shop is good, take it or leave it on Subway, Round table is doing us solid, still hanging in there all these years holding it down with Del Taco!
-
May 2023 by Joe Andrew
Always good service and generally have what I need
-
May 2023 by Daniel Murray
The smart and final at 9870 Magnolia Ave. In Santee California is horrible I have never felt more unwanted at at a store.
-
March 2023 by David Dutton
Every time I come here, it makes me miss Albertsons that much more. Who knows if what you're looking for will be massive bulk size, or regular. And it always changes! There's so much I could say. High prices, shotty inventory, no deli, no butcher, etc... but it's a typical smart and final I guess
-
March 2023 by Gary Muench
S&F has some bargains, but they also have a lot of high prices. You have to be selective in what you buy. I have noticed that their produce has been competitive in some items. One thing I like is there are usually short lines.
-
March 2023 by Candy Oleary
Very rude check out women. Didn't want to bag my idems( only had six things). Very bad customer service. Made the poor gentleman in line behind me take his bottled water out of the kart so she could scan it.Too lazy to scan it in his kart.I don't usually write reviews, but she's not good for your business. Sorry I didn't get her name.
-
March 2023 by Terry Briscoe
It's a pretty good grocery store. They have a little of everything. Sometimes, there seems to be a longish wait at the checkout, but not too bad.
-
March 2023 by Matthew Bovee
Full service grocery store. Prices are good but not best. Store is clean and usually well stocked. If you are looking for large portions they have a good selection. I have not noticed and fresh bread being offered. They will bag for you. I shop here sometimes because it is expensive. Sunday afternoon waits can get long. The vegetables and fruit do not last and are very poor quality. Usually go bad after a day or two
-
February 2023 by Angelica Casana
Price shown on ítem at store was not the same at the register. Not the first time it's happened to me.
-
January 2023 by Cosmo Gold
It is a typical Smart & Final experience. They do have dry ice.
-
November 2022 by Pete T.
This Smart & Final in Santee is still stuck in grocery store/big box store Purgatory. It can't commit to being either, therefore it's not really very good at either.I've been back a few times since my last 2-star review. I've upped it to 3-stars. Not necessarily because S&F has improved. It really is because I have learned how to shop there.I go in knowing exactly what I want. No wandering, no looking around. I enter the store and make a surgical strike. In and out, no f**king around.I will say this for Smart & Final; the aisles are clearly marked. This facilitates the speed at which I can locate my desired products. However, any time saved by aisle markings is tempered by the lack of self-checkout lanes. S&F has none, so I'm relegated to jumping into a line.
