Fresh & Easy

It was a good run, but F&E is sadly closing for good. It never really caught on with shoppers. Some didn’t like the prepackaged produce or self check-​out.
We liked F&E because it was exactly what its name inferred: Fresh and Easy. Date stamping and quality ingredients. Easy shopping and later food preparation experience. Items were logically located in aisles that were easy to navigate. We could finish a week’s grocery shopping in under 20 minutes and our grocery bill declined by 25% since we never wasted any food thanks to its freshness and the ability to exactly plan a week’s food preparation. The premade items were originally of very good quality, fresh, and perfect for planning a menu for a week for two people.
The employees were always courteous and helpful and we wish them the best!
Something just never clicked with the market. Stores sometimes were in illogical locations — we had to travel 20 miles to get to the closest store, but we remained loyal customers. Never understood why many locations were chosen as they did not fit the area’s demographics for what they defined as a shopping experience.
The 5 stars are for a good run… hopefully someone else will have a better vision than Tesco or Yucaipa and try again. We need alternatives to Costco and the traditional grocery stores that are like mazes.

I love that Fresh & Easy offers a good selection of produce, prepackaged ready-​to-​cook family meals & bakery items. What I do not like is they allow solicitors inside the store, stationed at the exit where it’s already narrow. I do not like to be stopped, listen to a 5 minute shpiel and asked to input my credit card into their tablets when credit card fraud is at its all time high, while I have a cart full of perishables — and this is the only reason why I would not return. Otherwise, I love the store and their selection but please do not allow solicitors to pester your patrons.

Excellent store for all ur needs and very clean the workers are very helpful and they actually want to help not like other workers.

I have had good experiences at this store, it’s clean and the staff is friendly. I don’t do all my grocery shopping here, some of their items you can find at other stores for much less, I wouldn’t buy any non food items here, or any foods in a box or can, those items can be found else where for a lot less, but for fresh foods, bakery, meats produce, dairy their prices are good, and there produce is pretty decent. The check out is easy and there is always someone close by to help if say your watermelon is missing a scan code. Before you go make sure to load coupons from online onto your card. Every 500 points collected on your card gets you $ 5.00 off your bill but you need to remember to load that on before you go and also pay attention to when your points expire. I give 4 stars 5 if you’re not buying laundry soap or T.P.

Fresh & Easy is one of my favorite places to do grocery shopping. They have a great selection of everything from cheap ramen to frozen foods to organic fruits and vegetables. They even have a good selection of vegan alternatives like cheese and mayo. I always come here for their organic frozen fruits because they have so many options; strawberries, blueberries, peaches, pineapple, raspberries and even tropical mix. They also have frozen organic vegetables as well.
I also love their organic pancake mixes and their organic breads. Delicious! I love topping my pancakes off with their brand of organic agave syrup. It’s about $ 8 but it’s so worth it!
I actually find some of their prices comparable or even a lot cheaper than other grocery stores especially when it comes to the organic stuff; definitely cheaper than Whole Foods.
Their organic F&E brand detergent is also awesome. I always get the lavender scent and I definitely feel and smell the difference in my sheets and clothes compared to when I used to use Tide.
This location closes at midnight which isn’t too bad. Also be sure to look out for any discounts if you happen to come at night. Whenever something is about to expire the next day or expires that day, they’ll usually put them out for half off or you can ask for a better discount if reasonable.
Oh and lastly, self check out is the best!

Great for picking up a small item.
The meat and seafood section is all prepackaged so if they don’t have the size you want it’s not that easy.

Fresh & easy is great place to shop from. I go there every morning and afternoon to get snacks and lunch. The staff there is friendly and helpful.

This location is still open and ready for business! Very happy that this important neighborhood store did not get axed!

Accessible, good parking, clean, fresh, and easy. They have a good selection of food and it is located near other stores. Savoy dry cleaners, Bof A atm, subway, Starbucks, McDonald’s. Easy place to run errands and pickup much needed groceries.

This fresh& easy is tucked away in a small shopping center I have never seen it crowded here and they have some good deals and a good selection of beer and quick lunch ideas or dinner. I love the self check out it just makes things a little quicker.

It’s an introvert’s paradise. The store is a decent size with a lot of interesting, tasty food. But if you hate crowds (Trader Joe’s down the street from here — heck any Trader Joe’s you walk into — is always too crowded and cramped), this is the place to go. You don’t have to deal with a lot of people, you can avoid the awkward chitchat that’s mandatory at checkout (because there aren’t any cashiers), and I’ve never actually run into anyone or had to squeeze around those 5 families all in one tiny section of the aisle or those 3 people who demand using up the entire aisle between themselves and their carts.
And just in case I didn’t mention it before, you can get good food here. You can find some of the same brands here as with anywhere else. But Fresh and Easy also has other brands that make it a unique store, which I like.
So if you decide to try this store, it’s worth at least going to once to see if you’ll like it, too. And if you see me in the aisles meandering slowly along, staring at all the interesting stuff I’ve probably seen a dozen or more times before, you don’t have to feel obligated to say hello (I’m an introvert, after all).

I went to this store because of the commercial — that jingle is stuck in my head! I was pleasantly surprised at the prices AND it’s self service! I am impressed, this is WAY cooler than Ralphs!

Love the conveinence and their store brand is pretty good. Theyre under new ownership, but im still waiting to see the new direction they are going in. Im just happy theyre not closed, its the closest grocery store in the neighborhood. I do not want to buy milk and eggs at party time liquor again, like when HOWS closed down. Party time milk and eggs. Ahah

They call it fresh and easy, but it’s more like stanky and complicated. Every time I walk in here I get queezy… there is an odd not-​so-​fresh smell that makes me uneasy.
The one thing that is impressive is the beer selection. Pretty great variety and some unique choices. But, and its a big old badonkadonk style but, you will have the most difficult time buying that lovely beer with those stupid self-​checkout contraptions.
So, no. Not fresh and not easy.
Please don’t get me wrong… I do get the concept… efficiency with minimal space and staff. I understand, but that doesn’t mean that I have to like it. =0/

I guess I’m one of those rare people who thinks it’s possible to love both Trader Joe’s and Fresh and Easy because I certainly love me some yummy food from both places!
The market itself is a decent size with plenty of regular grocery items. Produce is packaged instead of loose but there’s plenty to choose from. They have meat, dairy, dry goods, and pretty much anything you could want from a food store. What sets them apart is the TONS of pre-​made meals; mexican, asian, italian, and American in one or two serving packs. This stuff seriously rocks!
Self– checkout can be a pain and I admit the first time I totally messed up but once you get the hang of it you’re good to go and it’s definitely worth it! They send out lots of coupons so be sure and check your adverts!

I take serious advantage of their little lunch section. $ 6 gets you a sandwich or salad, a drink and a snack. It’s healthy and it’s fresh. Couple this with the fact that I can be in and out of here in a matter of minutes, and I am hard pressed to find a better place to grab your afternoon meal.
Dinner time? No food at home? Lacking the time or motivation to cook… Fresh and Easy has a solution for you. Quick and easy recipes with all of the required ingredients in a easy to reach location… or microwave/​oven ready meals that will fill your belly with all sorts of yum.

I want to love this place. It’s a convenient location, manageable size, good selection, plus I love me some healthy meals I don’t have to cook from scratch myself. These are all good things, plus they have some great deals if you’re looking at sales or sign up for the rewards program. My pro-​tip: There’s a small section in the fridge with today’s specials. These are foods that need to be sold that day or within the next day or two, so they are super marked down. Not good if you’re making groceries for the week, but if you’re popping in for a snack it’s ideal and cheap!
So why 3 stars? THE SELF CHECKOUT. It gets me every time. I swear, I have a Master’s degree from a prestigious Los Angeles university and every time I think I’ve figured these things out, they find something else I’ve done wrong. You have to put each item in exactly the right place as you scan or it won’t let you move on; if you take the bags off as you pay, it hollers at you to put them back; then when you put them back, it hollers at you to take them off! I’m left there thinking, «Argh! Just take my money you evil machine!» The employees are helpful within a reasonable amount of time though. I can understand the appeal of this system, as it theoretically shortens the amount of time you spend checking out, but it’s just irritating. At least have one human at a register to help those who are apparently less fortunate in the understanding of technology department. Please.

This is a great convenient market for the Granada Hills area. They have a respectable selection of beers, must try the Stone IPA. I enjoy the self-​check out system, there is always an employee there to help everyone along.

Ok, so time for a serious review.
Pros:
very clean
New store
Pricey, yet has some good deals.
Has food not normally found in Ralph’s or Von’s.
Cons:
Kinda pricey especially since there are NO cashiers!
Auto cash register a headache to use.
Most items are very close to expiration day!
I’m glad we have a new store in our neighborhood! However, when I’m here, the sodas are only 2 months away from expiration (usually almost a year) and the bread expires 2 days later.
Even the chocolates expire soon!
That’s a little odd, considering its a big store like that and prices don’t justify the early expiration.

We love this place. Ever since we lost How’s our family thought the space would be perfect for a Fresh & Easy — low and behold our prayers were answered!
You can expect the same quality service, prices, and products you’ll find at other Fresh & Easy markets. We are particularly huge fans of the prepared meals. The flower selection is also surprisingly quite nice as well. Since Fresh & Easy is owned by British retail giant Tesco, you’ll find quite a few European products you wouldn’t find in the US. Walk through the preserve, wine, cracker, etc. aisles and you’ll find plenty of European items that are a steal.