Grocery Outlet

Grocery Outlet is really a unique animal because you cannot quite define what they sell on any given day. I was in there recently and their organic section (yes they have one) is full of chia seeds, quinoa and even… get this. Freekeh. Freekeh is one of those will-​create-​peace-​in-​the-​world and make-​you-​younger ancient grains.
In other sections you might find these wonderful bad-​for-​you Smores cupcake mixes!
These outlets give random a run for your money and are also very entertaining as you head down each aisle looking for that special something. I found an Oregon pinot noir for less than half the price of what it would normally cost anywhere else.

I was pleasantly surprised when I stopped in for Flax milk. A suggestion from an employee at an upscale natural grocery market. *gasp* could they get fired for making such a wonderful suggestion? of course not! in fact, it made me stay loyal to that store for everything else i can’t get at the outlet just for the customer service :) So getting back to the Grocery outlet… first time shopper long time fan! I feed my family organic food and they have frozen organic vegetables, organic mac n cheese, amy’s meals, organic chips, and a whole lot o organic going on all at half price of whole check! fabulous! i can’t believe i didn’t shop here sooner. dummy! The employees are nice and although the store shelves aren’t nice like some other high scale markets, i would rather pay low prices for my purchases than be impressed with their lighting and fixtures. And I don’t know what that reviewer was talking about getting rid of all the old people at the check stand… i got me a sweet old grammy who is on top of her game ringing up my bag. Sweet! definitely coming back here because i’m so done paying 50 cents more for my dang flax milk!

I came here for the first time, as I hung a right on Division from 202^nd, nary two miles hence from my journey from work to home. I saw the poor sod holding the «mattress mattress!» sign first, then the Grocery Outlet sign, and swerved into the parking lot on pure impulse…
AND PURE ADRENALINE!
Half-​naked men on bicycles with homemade tats swooned back and forth across the road like extras from Breaking Bad.
THIS. IS. ROCKWOOD.
Yo, don’t knock the Rock, baby!
I’ve been a Fred Meyer shopper, mostly from pure laziness, ever since moving out here. I mean, they have everything, right?
I wasn’t expecting much from this place, maybe a few canned goods we might need, maybe a box of e-​z mac or something.
As soon as I scoped out the store I was in CANDYLAND. The meats and produce – including fresh lamb – were 60% less than what I’d been paying at FM. The staff here are warm, helpful and eager to please. The place wasn’t a madhouse like FM, – full of frantic souls rushing hither and yon as though the apocalypse has drawn nigh. And parking was easy peasy… nice n’ squeezy.
What good instincts, I’ve got! How fortunate I am! I’ve never been so excited to buy food. I even found cut-​cost herbs to plant for my little garden.
The only thing I did not find bargain basement bargains on was beer I liked, but hey, that’s okay.
I expected to find next to nothing I needed here, and instead i found an oasis of good food – nectar, mana, golden nougat, destiny’s egg – for myself and my withered pocket book.

Sorry about this rating. Wish I didn’t have to do it. I’ve been shopping in this store for about 12 years. Ownership switched this year. Prices have steadily rose along with a significant decrease in staff customer service. Thanks for getting rid of all the older employees who checked at registers. Nice.
The biggest changes that generate frustration and irritation include placing similar goods in different parts of the store. Dumb. unnecessary. This will be great when people are in a hurry with holiday shopping.
This store also stopped taking the Vitamin Card (however that could also be chain-​wide.) Whatever the cause, shame on you for the cheap little tatics to take away that $ 2.79 away from because the customer spent $ 30+ in vitamins/​herbs.
People shop at GO for the discounts. If you take them away, there is no incentive to shop at your store. Period. Done shopping here. Go to the Hollywood store!

I always find the best deals here! I bought Pasta Roni 2/​$ 1 recently & always find other great buys. They usually have fresh produce & discounted cosmetics. It’s not a one stop shop, but it’s good for saving a few bucks. Cashiers are also always friendly!

some of my friends say «eww!» when they learn i shop at grocery outlet.
i say «eww!» when i find out my friends DONT shop at grocery outlet.
i like organic food.
i like wine (a lot)
i like natural health and beauty products.
grocery outlet has all of this and so much more — at prices that are at least 50% lower than any other place i know of. oh, i also like saving money.
there are some pretty creepy «salvage grocery» stores in lovely outter se portland. im a pretty tough chick and ive been less than comfortable in more than one such establishment. this location is not the biggest, or newest, nor is it in the greatest neighborhood. but its my favorite. i dont know why.
i do know why i shop here before i hit up my other marketplaces though: i usually end up saving over 60% on the exact same products that i need to buy that are sold elsewhere.
the store is always clean inside and out. more than ample parking. friendly employees; mostly. a few of the long-​term cashiers are especially friendly and helpful. reasonable prices on vitamins and supplements. ask your cashier for the vitamin punchcard for free products!
very nice selection of organic and natural foods and products. ever-​changing range of products including some very high end foodstuffs at extremely low prices. some of the food is near expiration but a lot of it is just product overstocks and the like. i do not eat 80% of the type of foods they sell but ive never been dissatisfied with any of the organic products ive purchased here. great spot for wine, beer, cheese, crackers, olive and coconut oils, specialty foods, and usually carries hfcs-​free jams.
last time i was here there was a homeless woman taking a hoe bath in the restroom (which is located right at the registers/​exit) which was ummm… interesting. she very loudly refused to leave when politely asked to by the management. just a friendly reminder of your geographical location i guess. happy shopping!

Shop here first before going to a big box store and you’ll save a lot of money.

I prefer my home turf hollywood location but this one is large i just am not familiar with where everything is. The hollywood spot seems to have a larger wine/​beer selection also. You cant go wrong though. Grocery outlet is bomb either way. Bargains for days!

Lots of great cheeses for low prices, organic shampoo and toiletries, some produce (but what’s there looks fresh and tasty), good selection on wine and beer. Not a lot of ethnic options, but great prices! Worth a stop!

I’ve lovingly renamed that establishment «The Used Food Store». SImply because you do really have to watch the expiration dates on the edible items you purchase here. That being said they have prices that can’t be beat. Great place to buy shampoo, lotions, wine, and frozen foods. I’ve also found random items on closeout that are great deals and also very random… electronics, garden items etc.
This is not a place to do all your grocery shopping… but if you’re on a budget it’s worth the trip.

I always like shopping at the Grocery Outlets — one can get many things at highly reduced prices, and sometimes they are unusual items not readily found elsewhere. Of course, they don’t have everything. They deal in over-​runs and surplus items, though they try to keep a reasonable selection of produce, cheese, lunchmeats, frozen and canned foods, etc. stocked. If you like something and its a bargain, then stock up on it — it may not be there next time you come.
I saw «blue potato» potato chips marked down to 99 cents. I thought that was a bargain until I noticed Terra chips with italian flavor for only 50 cents a bag. I bought four, for a total of $ 2.00. The sales slip said I’d saved $ 13.96. Thats only 12.53% of the price allegedly charged elsewhere.
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I haven’t been here for awhile but this place really does have great deals on food. It’s kinda fun to roam the aisles because you just never know what you’ll find. Also, they have dirt cheap prices on wine.
My old boss used to call this place, «The Dented Meat Store».
A friend and I bought a CARTLOAD of wine. We used to go in there and buy one bottle of anything under $ 5 and try it then come back later and clean them out of our faves. Oh, the memories…

If you love organic food, but hate paying the high prices, go to a Grocery outlet. Every Grocery Outlet is different, but the one in Gresham has a great variety of organic foods you can buy at half the price of a regular grocery store. They offer name brand organic and natural dairy products such as cheeses, yogurts and milk. They even have dairy alternatives such as soy cheese, rice milk and soy milk for .99 cents. Organic cereals such as Canadian farms for only $ 1.99 or a big box of Kashi cereal for half of what you’d pay at Fred Meyers of Whole foods.
Organic chips, sourdough pretzels, and Dagoba organic chocolates for .99cents.
Grocery Outlet also has organic canned goods and a Frozen section with some organic products like vegetarian egg rolls or a box of Annie’s’ veggie lasagna for only $ 2.49. They also offer non-​organic products, such as Ben and Jerry’s ice cream for $ 1.29.
If your wondering why they can sell these product so cheap, it’s because their products expiration date is usually with in a month or 2. Sometimes however, you may find a product’s expiration date is with in a few days, so remember to always check the expiration date.
Also, their products change every week.
A product that you may buy one week may not necessarily be their the next time you go. BUT… they ALWAYS have Organic and Natural products available, just not the same label kind.
I usually end up spending $ 50.00 and have a savings of over $ 100.00.
One more thing to add. Grocery outlet has a nice wine and beer selection for half price.