Food 4 Less

Food for less is not my favorite supermarket of choice, but sometimes it’s the closest if I need to run in for toilet paper, plastic utensils, I try not to buy food here, not that it’s probably not okay. It’s just not the best quality health wise and choices are stock. Been in and out of here for about 4 years, and recently the male employees get your attention with the little noises or «damn, hey girl» feel like I’m at a swap meet and on sale, super sad face. I feel so violated when I walk in there. These men have no class or concern they are working. Cashiers are always friendly and say hi. It’s a wonder what they have to put up with in this market between the guys and the customers as well.
Other then that it’s convenient only bc I don’t have to go to far, prices are fair.

The products are cheap, but the checkout lines are ALWAYS SUPER LONG!!! They are like the checkout lines at COSTCO! OMG, it takes FOREVER to pay for our products and leave that place!
I think the checkout lines are shorter early in the morning. I went there around 9AM and the checkout lines weren’t that long.

The only reason I go to this market is because its close.
Number 1. Parking is a hot mess, the best time to go to the market is early in the morning or late at night (if you dare). Park as far as you can because people drive like idiots around the lot.
2. The staff isn’t very friendly, they always look miserable and well the secuirty guard is always too busy checking out clients which makes you uncomfortable.
The store itself could be cleanier and neater. The postive is the good prices and plenty of inventory in stock.

Store Manager needs an attitude check! Has no respect for customers or employees. Seen him yell at employees, in front of everyone!

I love Food4Less, but this one doesn’t have the soymilk I like (the unsweetened Silk), and the sweet breads and cakes I bought here (2 for $ 1) were kinda stale. However, I like this location enough that I actually came here 4 days in a row last week. Got some good yogurt here, green apples, bottled water, off-​brand window cleaner, and some cheap gallon-​sized ziplocs, all for like 8 bucks.

I love this Food4less location.
Everyone, from the stockers to the managers, are just supurb.
September has always been such a gem in the store.
Not to forget Liliana, Rachel, and James. They are quick to ask if there is any help needed upon entering the store.
I hope every store can be like this one.

I work next door so I’m almost always in here for something and the cashiers & stockers & security are always so friendly and cool! Deandre, Delia, James and a lot others who I don’t know by name yet lol. But today I had the pleasure of having one of your clerks Amalia help me and she cost you guys 2 stars! While helping me a vendor comes in to speak with the manager (very nice vendor by the way) and she’s in the phone telling the manager and Her line is building up… She got an attitude because I requested cash back (more than she had available) and she told me «you should’ve asked me 1^st» then continued on the phone with the manager. After hanging up walks away for about a minute & ½ then comes back and gives me my money and receipt… no have a good day or thanks or nothing! I’m sorry did I make you mad by requesting cash back? Or you mad cuz you had to walk away from your register for like 90 seconds to get money for me? At 1^st I was gonna apologize but then thought f$&* that! It’s not like she was going to say no cash back cuz then I would’ve got crazy in there lol!!! She needs to take a training in customer service and don’t make it feel like I did something bad!!!

I only go to this location when I am also going to Winchell’s Donuts which is across the street. This store needs to be remodeled ASAP. I usually go at a time where the lines are moving fast. I prefer to go to Ralph’s any day over Food 4 Less.

Where this in Mexico, this would be considered a good place to buy groceries.
In LA it is unacceptable. Parking lot is beat up and is dirty. Store is too. I know Food 4 Less is Ralphs cheap brand, and Ralphs itself is sub-​par when compared to Vons, Trader Joes, Pavilions, etc but wow. Seriously feels like you are shopping in TJ not LA.

This is the WORST place I have EVER been IN MY LIFE! Parts from my car were stolen including the covers off my rims while I was in the store. This all occurred while they have two full time security guards and a manager on site. So I went back to the store and spoke to the manager and he didn’t care. Then I called the customer service line for Kroger and they didn’t care either!
DO NOT SHOP AT THIS STORE. Your car will get broken into or you will get robbed at this store. If anything happens, NO ONE CARES! It is not worth the risk to your property or life especially when the company doesn’t care.
I am in the process of filing a police report since no one at the store or corporate office seems to give a crap. Under no circumstance should you shop at this store. It is dangerous and the company doesn’t care what happens there. STAY AWAY!

I have done most of my shopping at Food 4 Less. It’s nice to see that they are getting in more and more organic foods. Although in some areas I would like to see more variety. For the cost one needs not to complain or just don’t go there.

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This is THE grocery store to go to in Los Angeles if you are trying to buy really cheap groceries. My roommates took me here this past weekend because they wanted to stock up on groceries at reduced prices in comparison to Ralphs, Vons, etc.
It’s pretty comparable to a normal grocery store, except I don’t think they carry as much variety, and also the store in general just isn’t as nice. I was able to buy stuff for probably $ 0.50-$ 2 cheaper than what they would normally be at a regular grocery store. I think this would be a great place to go if you’re hosting some type of event that caters towards a large amount of people.
This grocery store isn’t in the nicest area of Los Angeles, and honestly I don’t think I would come here by myself. I wouldn’t feel super safe and probably will only be back if I go with my roommates.

Stay the heck out of this store until they make some major changes here. Starting with the staff, these people practice doing the worse job that they possibly can and the management does not care to hear nor correct the type of issues that this store faces!

It took me a while to speak my part but today did it. I come here because its conveniently close to my home. If you’re lucky, you come early and avoid the lines. For some reason this store has a lack of cashiers during peak hours. Lines all the way in between isles. Prices are good for dairy, most of the produce is good quality. They’ve renovated the refrigerator stands for some produce and salads. They always have a deal on cereals. Laundry needs are also good.
But some of the staff is down plain rude! Some cashiers don’t even greet you. Some don’t even speak to you at all exept to tell you your balance. And I saw a manager reprimanding an employee right infront of other customers. Isn’t there an office for that? Very unprofessional.
So I always try to avoid the nightmare hrs and pick the few good cashiers to get me out quickly.

My friend and I came here pretty late on a week night. The area is pretty ghetto. But we went on a quick night run. We decided to drop by only because there were two security guards present and because there were young little kids out. Not sure if that’s really a good sign though! lol
We got what we needed and headed to the cashier. There were only 2 lines opened. Luckly one of the nice cashiers pulled us to the front to check out. We were on our way…

Shop here all the time. Lines are long tho. People always in the 15 items or less line with 25 items in there cart. Security looks sleepy and doesn’t make the place any more secure. But where else is there to go close to home.

You get what you pay for. Always remember that; no matter what industry it is, it still applies.
Service is pretty non-​existent as they have minimal staff to keep overhead down.
This place is misery in a can.
The express lines are backed up forever.
Produce has no taste.
Place smells like rotten produce.
The people here smell like rotten produce.
The parking lot is full of people not watching where they are going.
The parking lot is full of transients bumming money, one accosted me while I was riding out on my motorcycle. Yeah, dude. I am really going to stop, remove my gloves, open my backpack, remove my wallet, and give you money.
There was glass in one part of the lot. it was there two days later.
Pretty Ghetto place, not necessarily worth the 3 cents you save.

WOW, is there really no manager at this store. 2 Fucking lanes open for a store full. Had to wait 20mins. to buy three items and thats with people letting me go ahead of them.

Its Food 4 Less, what else is there to say? Its pretty ghetto, no matter what time of the day you go. I have noticed that they do have security parked at both doors, which they do sometimes stand in the way of you getting OUT of the door, but hey, I am glad they are there.
I like this place because when things go on sale, they are generally cheaper then the Ralphs down the street. Non-​sale prices are generally OK, but I always double check prices with other places if its not on sale.
Produce is really cheap though. Just wash it more then you would if you bought it at Ralphs. Not kidding, its not very clean.
Parking lot. Morning time it is pretty easy to get parking here, and its not very hectic. Which is why I like shopping at 10am if I am not working. If you go at 7 at night its crazy, expect to drive around a lot for parking & prepare for a crowded store & a lot of inconsiderate people.
That goes on to my next thing about this store. Its nothing the store can do about it, but I just have to say it. The people that shop here are fucking rude. Ok yes, its LA, most people are pretty rude. Most of the time though, people refuse to move their carts if they are in your way, and if you try to move theirs to get around them, you get some nasty looks. Maybe I just expect too much from people being considerate in the grocery store. But just beware.
Bag your own groceries, no complaints. I actually don’t mind. Its how they keep their prices lower by not hiring people to do it. Thats cool with me.
Cashiers here are really friendly, for the most part. I have had maybe 2 or 3 that where pretty rude, but thats a better record then at the Ralphs.
Overall, I like this place, if only for the prices. I like having places near my house that have good prices on just about everything. Its cheaper (and way closer) then Target. Its got great sales. Just don’t come in expecting a nice, shiney clean store with short lines.

I needed to pick up something for my friend’s party in Lil Tokyo, so this place was on the way. I stopped by and yes, it’s ghetto. Yes, it was at night.
LOCATION:
Parking is open in a lot. Lots of parking.
Kinda ghetto but eh, Food 4 Less.
Pavement was horrible.
PRICES:
Cheaper than Whole Foods but I think it’s equal to Ralph’s. I shop at Ralph’s normally and the alcohol prices seem the same.
NACHOS: @3.98 (you could get it for $ 2 at Ralph’s)
POPCORN: 88 cents (good)
PACE SALSA: @2.48 (same as Ralph’s)
PRES Tequila: @14.98 (cheaper than Ralph’s)
Smirnoff (big) @ 17.98 (same as Ralph’s)
SERVICE:
Nice. Standard. You bag your own bags.
OVERALL:
Convenient when there is no Ralph’s around.