99 Cents Only Store

TERRIBLE TERRIBLE TERRRRRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE !!!
IF I COULD GIVE THIS STORE 0 STARS I WOULD !!!
THIS IS MY FIRST TIME EVER WRITTING A REVIEW on anything anywhere !!! So If I took the time out of my day as a single mother with a 4 month old baby to write this then trust me it was a terrible experience !!
I went here today around 2 pm and was in line # 3 with an EXTREMELY RUDE And DISRESPECTFUL and possibly RACIST cashier !!! (supposedly HER NAME is ANA. If they did not tell the truth about her name, she was an older, short, heavy, Hispanic woman on cashier number 3 .
I witnessed her being rude to 3 customers ahead of me who were also African American. The first woman she was rude to, I’m guessing The cashier (ANA) asked her was she going to pay for her items. The customer said sarcastically «no I’m going to walk out and not pay .» Then the customer said «that was the dumbest question you could have asked me!»
Next customer told «Ana» «hey you are staring at us like we are going to walk out and not pay also» the cashier «Ana» said «no I am looking for the key» (how was she looking for a key by staring in their baskets and staring a hole through their face ?!) any who. I ignored all that and was still positive about her thinking maybe these people are giving her a bad vibe .
When it was my turn to pay, I was paying with Ebt and I slid the card and cashier «Ana“said with a HUGE RUDE DISRESPECTFUL attitude, loud enough for everyone in line to hear, «the next time you’re gonna use Ebt you need to tell me that because I am not a mind reader !»
I had to stop and think about it like did she just tell me she’s not a mind reader !!!
I know lots of people who would have snatched Ana across the counter and made her slide the card herself or cursed her to pieces ! Luckily I am not like that
I politely told cashier «Ana», «that was so rude, you do NOT talk to customers like that !! I don’t work here, YOU DO ! how was I supposed to know I needed to tell YOU what type of payment method I was using ?! You should have asked me what I would be using to pay if you needed to know that information ! You just told me you are not a mind reader ?! Who are you talking to like that !!! I already saw you be rude to the 3 people in front of me, and I also saw a Hispanic customer come in and walk up to you in the middle of your transaction with the person in front of me and you spoke to him completely different than the way you were talking to us ! You were happy with him and having a great conversation ! Where is the manager I need to speak to them !!»
Mind you, my 4 month old son is with me and we had a great day before that. However it’s hard enough to run errands as a new mom so I don’t need an employee of somewhere I’m spending money to ruin my day. Yes it’s Ebt money but it’s MY Ebt money ! I cannot work right now but I have worked in customer service for 6 years!
When the manager came over I explained to her the entire situation and she said okay I apologize for that. The manager was understanding and listened to my concern. I also told her that it was so bad that a CUSTOMER BEHIND me in line came up to me as I was waiting for a manager and told me «he was sorry for how cashier «Ana «had spoken to me ! He said he heard the whole thing and that was rude ! «
ANA NEVER APALOGIZED
but for that customer to apologize to me that lets you know it was EXTREMELY RUDE and how embarrassing is that ?!! First off everyone doesn’t need to know what form of payment I’m using. Second for them to hear you tell me you’re not a mind reader ?!
Yes I’m still furious hours later .
I literally was in tears when I left !
I have horrible anxiety and that made it hard to breathe I was so furious ! I let out about 4 tears
I let cashier «Ana» know that the devil is busy which he is !
And I had to call the store again when I got home and ask for her name and let them know that I am still upset and will be WRITTING this review and CALLING CORPORATE !
The other workers are nice and I won’t say everyone there is rude because she is the only one I have had a problem with. However I’d still say go somewhere else instead of this location because no one deserves to be talked to like that .
That is all
Thanks for reading

Great 99 cent store. The parking sucks and the people looking for a parking space are assholes. If I *have* to come here (I don’t anymore. I go to the one across the street by the Goodwill store) I park in parking lot right next door

Popped in here ‘coz I had a gift card to use. Small parking lot, shared with other stores. Luckily it was mid afternoon and not too busy. Decent size store, lots of okay stuff. Picked up a few items such as drawers liners, chicarones, chips, random stuff pretty much. Might be fun to let loose the kids with a $ 10 bill.

I always find cheap decorations and such from the 99 cent store. Of course you’re not going to have the greatest quality but when you’re looking for a quick fix, this is it. Sometimes you get lucky and find name brand stuff here, but check the expiration dates and bring your own bags otherwise they charge. I also like to check the prices on the products because not everything is 99 cents.

Love this place! It literally has everything. Just picked up a 7lb bag of ice for a dollar!

Sooo I’m officially confused but in a good way! 2 stores equals twice the deals??? In my case I was meeting people at the 99 cent store on la tijera and centinella. We failed to realize there were 2 of the same stores. So I drove in one lot and didn’t see them and then crossed the street to the other lot and didn’t see them… Good thing for cell phones. It is confusing to me of why they had 2 stores but then I read other reviews about the lines being super long. We ended up on the one across the street from Mc Donalds.. . Wait thats both of them.. . Ok, the one not next to Chuck e’ cheese… The parking lot is small but there’s a bigger lot behind the smaller lot. They had a lot of items. They even had produce. The lines were not long and we were able to shop in peace. I would go back.. . I just wouldn’t Park in the small lot because the spaces were small and people will and did squeeze anything in to that space and I know they hit my car to get out because I couldn’t get my daughter in my car and had to pull out to let her in. But that’s on the person who parked there, not the store. :-)

This is where I go to get my fresh produce (early in the morning), gluten-​free cereal, and organic soy milk. Yup!
Can you imagine? Sprouts and Whole Foods are just down the street on Sepulveda, but I still go to this 99 Cent Only Store for most of my groceries, for cheap, healthy food.
It is crowded, not entirely clean all the time, but a quick search will reveal gems like organic flax seeds or polenta, organic vegetable broth, organic beans, non-​GMO firm tofu, you get the idea.
Enjoy! Just, keep your mitts off my GF cereals!

Brand new location, large isles, great prices what’s not to love? NOw carrying good produce and frozen goods that easily beat large super market chain prices.

low prices for the stuff i need you can never go wrong you get what you pay for

I liked the produce section when i went at like 10am id go there again.

Why pay double or triple for the same product??? At 99 Cent stores, you can find a lot of the same things for cheaper! I do have to say that you shouldn’t buy everything at a 99 Cent store but there is a lot that you can. This one in particular is huge :) The parking lot is really small but you can easily park on the street. I love this place!!!

Lines longer than the Goleta pier!!!
UGH!!!

They really do have a bunch of useful stuff. They have a really good kitchenware selection. It’s worth taking a trip here if you’re on a budget and in need for new things for your place, however I was harassed in line by a racist, drunk, asshole, hobo and nobody did anything. The «security» man stared directly at us during the whole ordeal, and did nothing. Wtf? What are you there for? The homeless man threw things out of my cart and made me want to throw up with his breath. He tried to cop a feel, but I swiftly grabbed my things and moved to the back of the next line (it wasn’t short).
Basically, shop at your own risk.

One does not simply walk into the 99 cent store and buy one thing. I really enjoy this store. Went in here recently to get a ceramic bowl for shaving, they had a serving dish that worked great. The go to spot for everything.

I like this place because it has a good produce section, sometimes selling organic lettuce or lettuce with the roots still attached. Also I love the tortillas of nopal (green tortillas) are great for chilaquiles and taste the same as corn tortillas!
The party theme isle is my go to for fun, petty gifts, decorations. Also the non-​brand items like some of the soaps, canned food, napkins, baby wipes, cookies aren’t bad at all. They also have a ton of great gift wrapping sometimes Target brand!
As we all know this place has horrible parking in the back of the store but the alternative parking further back is a easy-​breezy, especially for the truck I drive. Just be careful with the carts randomly there.
Come here with time and patience, this place may have some lame, people that are constantly complaining, but do what the workers do, ignore them!

The biggest store I’ve seen ever. Big selection, but the workers are just okay when it comes to help. It’s worth stopping bye and taken a look around.
Bring your dollars…

Wow this is one huge 99 cents store.
They have almost everything. Thru the sections that I wandered I saw frozen foods, milk, candy, soap, shaving razors, xmas decorations, gift wrap/​balloons etc
Of course most of the stuff is of an unknown brand but they do have some known brands as well. (Those tend to run out quickly) ‘
Parking right in the back is very small but there is a lot next to it with a lot more additional parking.
If your low on cash this is the place to shop

I have a confession I use to look down on the 99 cent store. I remember my great grandma shopping for her food bingo @ her senior citizens only apartment here. I’d sit in the car irritated that she wanted to shop @ such a place.
But I’ve opened my eyes to the greatness that is the 99 cent store. Four pack of 12oz can tiki punch for 89cent, and 12oz bottles of martinelli Apple cider for 79 cent what? Do u know this same bottle is $ 1.50 at ⁷⁄₁₁? I know nothing about being frugal, but I fell like I’m being frugal every time I shop here. And the produce section doesn’t look bad @ all.
Turns out I’m a regular @ the 99cent only store. Wow I should’ve known if my great grand shopped here it was probably a good idea. She’s a pretty smart lady.

Who would’ve thought you would find things they sell at Ralphs and Vons for 99 cents here. Place is perfect for cleaning supplies, micro clothes, dish soap, etc.
Also good for beverages and snacks.
Hey I’d come back especially if you’re on a budget.

*** 1hr before a kid’s pool party … how to make it happen?!? ***
long story but my son was having a pool party at noon today.
it was all put together last minute so i went to 99 Cent Store …
luckily for me, everything that a kid needs to have fun was there.
5 sets of floaties $ 4.95
2 beach balls $ 1.98
1 paddle board $ 0.99
1 floating donut $ 0.99
2 floating rafts $ 1.98
3 styrofoam coolers $ 2.97
8 7lb bags of ice $ 7.92
1 bday tablecloth $ 0.99
1 bday napkins $ 0.99
1 bday kid plates $ 0.99
add a case of fruit juice boxes, 6 pizzas and a cake from Costco …
then the party rocked … kids lol, kids played and filled their belly.
granted the quality of most items sold here is questionable, like
a 1-​day expiration. (lol) but sometimes, that’s all you really need.
unfortunately i missed March Madness today, so i was stuck on
my iPhone following the play-​by-​play of the VILLA .v. PITT game …
dads are the unsung heros … where’s our Oprah to advocate? ;p
*** well, 4hrs later … 20 happy kids … total bill $ 24.75 … score! ***