Smart & Final

2 registers each with 10 people in line WTF open 2 more registers Please. Four people myself included just walked out

Consistent lack of cashiers IS a problem. IDH much 2 add, pls fix the problems in Hayward.

Love this place, but the lines are always long. I think they may be understaffed. I still come here at least once a week. However, don’t expect an in and out experience with one or two items. No No No :)
I almost forgot, they don’t have many shopping carts either. So often I find myself fetching my own; hoping people wouldn’t mistake me for a street walker.

This is very convenient when you need to buy things in bulk whether for a family gathering, a party, or for restaurant owners. You can definitely save! It’s comparable to Costco or Sam’s, just without having to apply for membership. This place is of a smaller scale but similar items and setting. The only reason I’m giving this place a 3 star is because of the cashier. Customer service? How about lack there of… That was my only displeasure. I love the money saving, so I would definitely go back.

Very RUDE cashier!!! She didn’t have any smiles and eye contents with me. Looks like she was in a bad mood. D:

Need bulk but no time for Costco? This is your spot! Bigger portions than the grocery store but not as big as Costco. Very reasonable prices. Fresh fruit & veggies to catering supplies to alcohol. They had everything I needed. Lots of parking too.

Never experienced a cashier this RUDE in any Smart & Final I’ve ever been to… her name is SHARON! Looks right over my head with no smile or greeting.

The prices are good on most items but some things you can find cheap at other places. They don’t carry everything but they have all the basics. Some product is in large quantity for large families or party supplies.

This location has remodeled and is now a Smart & Final Extra. Good move for the company but still crowded. We only shop here if in the area, my wife works by the Pleasanton location which is less hectic and ghetto. Still prefer S & F over SH/&&y Safeway.

This Smart and Final is close to home and has everything you need for small and big parties! And loner nights too! Although I usually go to the one in Union city since it has a bigger selection of produce. This store is still close to home and I love it! I must stay away from the candy section though… big big HUGE bags of candyyyy!!!

Usually great prices on meat and other items sucks when they have a sale and they run out of meat… seriously? Who runs out?

It is just like Costco but on a smaller scale and nobody wearing an apron and hair net handing out samples (Awh shucks!)
They have items in bulk as well as «normal» size. I don’t have to buy the case of TP that will last me a life time.
Produce section is decent not a whole lot of options but good enough for me. I didn’t see any organic options.
Huge frozen section! It wraps around the store. Breakfast items, frozen meals, snacks and desserts. If you are looking for a frozen item the chances of it being here is very high.
Large alcohol section with spirits, mixers, wine and beer. They keep the good sh*t in the locked case.
Bread selection is a little lacking. If you are picky you will most likely not find it here.
Meats and poultry selection is great and fresh. In larger packs and normal sizes available.
What I fell in love with was the restaurant type goods like chafing dishes, small containers, table cloths and so on. Perfect for when you are hosting a party.
Prices are great and you don’t have to buy as if you are supplying an army. Lower than the grocery store chains. Bananas are only .63 a pound and boneless skinless chicken boobs for $ 1.97 a pound.
It is not crowded, has plenty of parking and best of all… NO membership fees!

I totally dig this place. It is located in Hayward close to Home Depot off Hesperian Blvd.
Came here Sunday to get goodies for Easter and it was last minute shopping. Bought a few packs of steak along with lots of chicken as well. Sodas and of course beer. Their selections of items are enormous and also the produce sections rocks.
Super Serg doesn’t need to look at the prices because I have like that. I just grabbed lots of stuff and threw in in the shopping cart.
The service to me is always really good and yes some items are a bit higher than like Costco or Mi Pueblo but Super Serg doesn’t have time to be driving all around to save a buck.
IF you are in the area I totally recommend this place.

Its a mini Costco without the membership… We come her to stock up for big parties. they always seem to had a good selection of everything from plates and cups to wine and beer, this is also a good place to get candy to fill up those piñatas or for Halloween. they also have produce which is also nice… The prices are good which makes me a regular :)

My wife and I are glad that this store is close to where we live. We can’t always find what we want at Lucky or Target, and we only go to Costco a few times a year.
+In general, the prices are good (Vitamin Water is usually overpriced at $ 1.54, but it’s now on sale for $ 1.04).
We just bought 4 lbs. of strawberries for $ 7.99 (they’re big and not too soft overall).
+Water is always on sale (only 1 brand is on sale at a time, and there’s usually 1 sale a month). You’re going to save about 33%.
Soda is often on sale too (on Wednesday we bought 2 12 packs for $ 4 each).
+I can’t help but mention that our cashier on the 6^th is a hot mamacita (all the other cashiers are average looking).
+The parking lot is fairly big. Entering and exiting isn’t a hassle.
+There are a few places to return your shopping carts. At the Safeway in Union City, there are none (carts are always left by trees or in front of the store like lost children), and the «returns» at the nearby Lucky are so spread out that I often have to walk awhile.
+Awesome hours: Mon-​Sat 7 am-​10 pm; Sun 8 am-​9 pm.
+The selection of pepperoni and salami is good (unless things have changed over the past year, it’s pitiful at the Smart & Final extra! in Union City). A 32 oz. Gallo Salame Chub is only $ 8.99 (most stores charge over $ 13).
+The receipts.
Our latest receipt doubles as a $ 5 off coupon (I think they’re randomly issued).
You can also complete a survey online for a chance to win a $ 200 SmartCash Card.
+There’s a good selection of alcohol. I saw 3 guys staring at some bottles and looking like kids in a candy store.
+/-You’re going to save some money, but the meat selection is hit or miss (my wife was happy with the chicken selection one week, but not the next).
+/​-​You can only buy some items in bulk. I love pizza, but I’m not likely to buy 2 (DiGiorno) or 3 (Tombstone) at a time.
+/​-​The cashiers are friendly, quick, and professional, but the workers in the back could be better.
When I first went here, 2 of them were talking trash (they were bitching about a «stupid» coworker– I wonder if the guy heard them, as he was just an aisle over).
–Some items aren’t the greatest. I provide a few examples below.
Moose Tracks Ice Cream ($ 3.79): 6.5÷10.
It’s become a big hit (
), but my wife and I aren’t going to buy it again. The chocolate covered peanut butter cups dominate too much. The ice cream would be better with less of them.
Jack Link’s Matador Mild Snack Sticks ($ 1.29): ⁹⁄₁₀.
They’re made with beef and chicken (
), and are fun and easy to eat. They’re also only mildly greasy. In short, I love them.
Old Wisconsin Pepperoni Snack Sticks ($ 12.99): ⁵⁄₁₀.
Blah. They taste like dog food.
There are 24 sticks per container (I think I really received 28), and I still have 17 left. Damn (this is my problem– I don’t want to shove the sticks on someone else or just throw them away).
Pepperoni Sticks ($ 14.79): 6.5÷10.
I can’t remember the name of the brand (the only other brands really featured are Old Wisconsin and Jack Link’s), but there are 21 sticks per container. They’re long and meaty (like something … else), but not very good (they don’t even taste like pepperoni). Disappointing.
Apple Danish ($ 2.29): ⁷⁄₁₀.
My wife wanted to try them. We both agree that they’re just okay (there are 4 per package, and she wanted me to have 2, but I didn’t want us to be «equal» this time– 1 was good enough for me).
Snack’rs Barbecue Chips ($ 3.49): 7.5÷10.
The bags are huge (1 lb.), and the chips are mildly hot and good. I just like Lay’s and Laura Scudder’s Barbecue Chips more.
JSB Cinnamon Rolls ($ 3.49): ⁸⁄₁₀.
They’re a little hard to remove, but good, especially when heated in the microwave for about 10 seconds.
You receive 8 rolls per package.
Raybern Philly CheeseSteaks ($ 10.99– there are 6 per box): 8.5÷10.
We usually have to buy them at Costco (it’s great that they’re sold here).
They only come with meat and cheese, but that’s fine with me. The bread is great, and the meat is very good (so is the cheese, but there could be more of it).
The sandwiches get cold quickly (we always have to heat ours up in the microwave), and are not very filling (most people will need to eat 2 or 3). Still, in terms of taste, they’re tough to beat.
Smart & Final is okay with me, especially in this bad economy.

The line can get long sometimes… but it’s not long til they always open another check out counter. They don’t take your Smart N Final card anymore. So don’t try offering your number for a discount. You just look stupid. Well. I did, trying to give my number to the checker. I was only trying to get my discount! Little did I know, they stopped it back earlier in the year.
However, I’m always able to find what I need. It’s not always cheaper than Costco or Lucky’s. But when I need stuff in bulk and I don’t want to fight the crowds at Costco this is the stop to make.

Bananas today were 39cents a pound.
This is the place to be.

Its like a mini Costco. Really. I love this place, especially for party supplies! Alcohol, foam cups/plates…For a big bulk pack a great price vs. buying it at a party supply store.
Candies, microwavables, did I mention alcohol? Hahaha.
Minus 1 Star: Every single time I go, theres only 1 or 2 cashiers open — and the line is up to the back wall of the store. Really now?
Ahhh…I still love you Smart & Final. (Oh! And I hear one opened in Union Landing… Which I will check out!)
PS: Get a SMART ADVANTAGE CARD!

I only go here when they have a great sale on meat and produce items. What’s even better, is when they have direct mail filled with coupons that saves you a lot of money. The store is clean and organized. I also got their SMART ADVANTAGE CARD, where you can save extra money with your purchases. This store is so similar to Costco, just with no samples to try… lol! boohoo!

(Cue in violins)
As I walk through the store
With shortness of breath
I take a look around and want to eat everything
Till nothing’s left.
I’m hungry, low on money and the line’s too long
But
made it to Smart and Final cuz there’s nothing at home
Lettuce, tea, cheese and tons of food that’s frozen
Some pepto bismol
Because I know I’ll throw up
Look at all of that chocolate and cake frosting
Heineken keg on top of more stuff in my cart
I really hate to pay but I gotta though
As I collect cash from the boys, pay up fool
I’m the kinda peep that uses coupons
50 cents off of ranch flavored croutons, but here they use none!
Look at all the candy aisles,
Living in a Pothead’s Paradise
Open early a.m.and late at night
Living in a Pothead’s Paradise.
Ahem, ok on a serious note though, the store is great. It’s nice to have a place where you can buy in bulk and not deal with the lines like at Costco. A big ass box of Lemonheads for 5 bucks?! What the…
Entering Dream Mode:
«Let’s all go to the lobby and get ourselves a snack!» ;)
FYI: They have a nice selection of dranky drank. Water is cheaper here, when compared to the crap they sell at FoodMaxx or Walmart. Produce and meats are decent. I mean if you want to buy an entire palette of lettuce, knock yourself out.
My only complaint is how incompetent SOME of the employees were the night I went in. How many people does it take to ring up a customer? Apparently, 3.
Well, I guess I can let that slide since I found Oregon Chai! WOOT CHAI!
«Tea over coffee, biatch!»