10AM - 9:30PM
304 E Main St, Monroe“We are visiting from Michigan and came here with family. Everyone there was very nice and the wines were fantastic. Sarah did such a good job talking to us about the wines and making this a memorable experience.”
“I love this place! It has so many cute things that make me so happy. Certain things are definitely over priced. But other things are actually a great price! I've been very happy with my purchases”
“This place is awesome today was my first time visiting the store and the customer service was the best I have experienced since moving to Redmond, and that is such a good feeling being a black man when you are automatically discriminated against as soon as you walk in other places. So thanks Redmond Ridge Spirits.”
5:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Monroe“I used the digital app and at check out had a had a hard time figuring it out. Tara helped me but I needed to go thru a regular check out. When I got to one low and behold there was Tara. Had a great experience checking out with her. As a retired Union checker, including working for Safeway, she earned a 5 star from me. Also love the small courtesy lady with long gray hair is the best. I wish I had workers that worked as hard as she does.”
10AM - 9PM
Safeway Liquor, Redmond“4 *s FOR EDDIE AT THE READY AND JAKE'S SAKEI stopped in the Redmond Overlake Safeway to get some groceries on March 1, 2023. I wish to give a special shout out to their Front Manager Jake for being of great assistance re: check out and post check out assistance. He did so in a most friendly and helpful manner. I also wish to give a shout out to Eddie at the bakery for his special assistance tonight.BUT APP = CRAP ANDSAFEWAY = SUBSTITUTION INSTITUTIONThe Safeway app does not tell shoppers where to find their merchandise (unlike the QFC app). And it also takes too long to load up even when using the store's free Wi-Fi. But at least you don't have to ask an employee for a Wi-Fi password. And also, in the recent past when I have ordered groceries via storepick-up out in the parking lot, I would continually get substitutions (not just at this Safeway, but at one other as well) even though I checked "no substitutions." (not the app's fault). Though the Safeway app is easier to use than the QFC app, unauthorized substitutions is one problem I did not have with QFC. COVID MOSTLY VEXXED ESP IF UR VAXXEDI notice nowadays that merchants and customers don't wear a mask in blue state Washington so much anymore. No big, since Covid seems to be on the wane, it's therefore much easier to just come inside the store and shop, both here and at QFC. This is also true just about anywhere else, until truly user friendly shopping apps become the norm, hopefully in time for the next pandemic! (which could be far worse) But since a friend of mine recently got infected, I for one won't count Covid down for the count just yet!SHELVING SHORTAGE AND SHORTSTAFFING?As for selection and prices, I would say Safeway is on par with QFC and other big box grocery stores. Today, I have not noticed any shortage on the shelves or any short staffing (all byproducts of Covid BTW) as the store was not very busy at the time I stopped in. BROKEN ENGLISH NEEDS REPAIROne thing I have noticed, though is that Safeway had at least two employees tonight who do not speak English well. I have not noticed this at either one of the QFC's that I have reviewed on Yelp. I have no problem with fluency with an accent. But broken English that one cannot understand, to the point one is forced to speak to another employee or manager, can become problematic. This is especially true if the store is busy.”
“As supermarkets go, this is a nice one. I especially want to mention the bakery. I can honestly say I've never had better cakes from any supermarket. They make beautiful cakes that are always lighter than they look. Similarly, for supermarket sushi, it tastes fresher than I've had at other stores. I'm glad this is my local place for groceries.”
“Amazing place kind owner who wants bang for your buck nows his way around rum and other delicious booze my only problem is that they aren't open 247 so I can come by whenever cus I love the atmosphere and hell even the smell.y Dad used to bring here when I was Lil and it's nostalgic for me it's a part of Monroe”