Walmart Neighborhood Market

I’m not familiar with the local economic and political significance of this Walmart, all I know is that it was the only walkable Western grocery store in Chinatown, and it had more reasonable prices than other chains (I suppose due to their controversial labor and supply chain practices) and surprisingly-​decent fresh produce. Try finding a cherry tomato in Chinatown now.
This place was surrounded by what looks like new construction catering to gentrifiers. They look like fortified outposts of the Venetian empire of Las Vegas. I’m guessing that behind all that cornball stucco are a lot of cars that drove to Vons or Ralphs, and a lot of typical Angelenos who’d rather asphyxiate in their cars than push a grocery cart or carry grocery bags down the street.
Between the tyranny of the car in LA and the middle-​American ruthlessness of Walmart, I sided with Walmart. Everybody lost here.

So happy this store pulled out. Hopefully we can get a Sprouts, Trader Joes, or Jon’s Marketplace to move in.
Fuck Walmart. Good riddance.

The whole world already knows they closed last Sunday — except for my poor co-​worker who doesn’t read or watch the news (yes she lives under a rock, bless her heart), w/​that said, I was just there early last week :(*
This area needs something good to go to, but I’m a dreamer, because there’s no way they’ll build another Target (I know –Duh!) or even a Trader Joe’s :(* But another big market would be great, preferably (we have a plenty of Asian markets soooo) Von’s or even a Vallarta… yeah again — Duh! Hey, one can have her peasley dreams…

It was a nice well it lasted. Hope a similar store takes its place. Sucks for whoever had prescriptions at the pharmacy.

I am so sad to hear that this Walmart is shutting down. It is a small Walmart, but have what I needed. This Walmart is closing along with other 268 Walmart stores in Jan 2016.

So sad it is one of many that Walmart is shutting down this Saturday is last day I believe

This store is closing for good along with others in SoCal:
CALIFORNIA (CLOSING JAN. 28):
5502 Monterey Hwy, San Jose, CA
151 E 5^th St., Long Beach, CA
8400 Edgewater Drive, Oakland, CA
4101 Crenshaw Blcd., Los Angeles, CA
2408 Lincoln Ave., Altadena, CA
6820 Eastern Ave., Bell Gardens, CA
701 W Cesar E Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA
2045 E Highland Ave., San Bernardino, CA
12 120 Carson St., Hawaiian Gardens, CA

I have a huge love for Walmart. Growing up in the south — this was the place to be at, not that silly Super Target across the street. I mean who doesn’t love those rollbacks, AM-​I-​RIGHT!!!
The parking garage offers free 1 hr parking. There is usually an attendant there. I find the parking spaces to be rather tight, so if you’re not used to the LA squeeze, there are plenty of meters outside the garage.
It’s a fairly clean store, despite the fact that they have two separate stores and entrances — the Pharmacy and the Neighborhood Market. I thought that a little weird. The Market has got your paper goods, produce and food items you may need. The pharmacy has all the drugs and random school supplies or party supplies you may need — minus the odd setup, it’s not horrible.
As far as bang for your buck goes here, I think the produce really sucks. I’ve had better at Ralph’s and Superking. I’d save your money on that. There are some items that compare better in price point than the competing Ralph’s, but sometimes you wonder if it’s really worth that extra $ 0.50…

This place is the worst. Dirty. Full of weirdos. Staff is basically angry, stoned kids. Prices are OK, but nothing special. Selection is meh. I guess if you live in walking distance it is ok, but there is certainly no reason to make a trip here.
Stopped in because I was going to the Lobsta Shack in the same building. I decided to get a gallon of milk as I was out at home. Most of the lanes are self check out. The manned check outs had a very long line. and it was not busy. The self checkouts took FOREVER. There was no one to help. The moronic customers can’t figure out the machines… After about 10 minutes in line, I put my milk down and left.
Over all the place had a depressing vibe… it was a strange experience overall… I wont be back.

*** Pit stop review (Downtown LA/​Chinatown) ***
Didn’t feel so good after my lunch at Burger King so I headed this Walmart to find some relief. This seems to be a fairly newly built facility with apartments located on the upper floors. This is like type of architecture is getting more popular these days. When entering off of the street the main Walmart store is located on the right while the pharmacy is located on the left. Note that this is a Neighborhood Walmart. They basically sell similar items that can be found in a supermarket.
The items sold off of the shelf seems to be very similar to any standard supermarket. There’s nothing out of the ordinary to report here.
Here’s what I liked…
* The INSIDE of the store was clean and organized.
* It’s nice to have a fairly new facility serving the local community.
* Awesome to see such a wide mix of people all shopping with each other side-​by-​side.
Here’s what i didn’t like…
* The OUTSIDE needs a little more TLC. The outside just felt a little dingy and not clean. The building management needs to step up their game to keep this new structure looking new and inviting.
Shopping area = clean
Service = ok
Restroom = May not be that great if there’s a lock that requires a quarter to enter.

This Walmart was sufficient for a small sized location. It had everything I needed – meats, grocery items, toiletries… It even had a pharmacy right across from it. Since it is so affordable I really cannot complain, however, it seems that there were no available shopping carts during my visit here. That’s not even the bad part– the worst part is that staff was aware, but no one wanted to get it from where a whole stack of them was left. I’m sure it’s really convenient, and there was parking available, but I truly hope that staff become more diligent with organizing the shopping carts to improve shopping experience here.

Blech. Could this place be any more ghetto? I get that to keep costs down they have to skimp in some areas, but the parking lot and the entry area to the store, and the store itself are unbearably shitty. It almost seems like it’s been there for years and it’s falling apart at the seams, but no. This place has only been there for about 2 years.
The self checkout is HORRIBLE. It literally doesn’t work. Like, it’s busted. Good luck getting thru that thing on your own. Just go thru the regular check stand with an attendant.
The only redeeming part is the prices. 8 pack of Viva paper towels for 8.49. That’s a great deal.

This Wal-​Mart is convenient and the parking is free. I have not had any problems with the parking lot. I usually come here if i need a few things and I’m out pretty quick. They offer self check out. The employees are pretty nice and helpful if you can find them.
There’s a decent sized produce section. I’m not sure if it’s a little overpriced?

If hell were a supermarket, this would be it.
Parking attendants have 20 spaces blocked off with orange cones. Are they expecting the president and secret service? Thanks for making me park next to the exhaust fan a mile from the entrance every time I come here.
90% processed food. 10% produce that fell off the back of a truck.
Computerized self check out. The computers have less than a high school education. Employee is never around when the idiot computer says «unexpected item in bagging area.»
ALWAYS out of almond milk.
Paper bags have no handles… really

Great place to go grocery shopping. It does not having what the bigger Walmart has. It’s just grocery and pharmacy. They do have some toys and necessities. They have a self check out also.
Parking is private or street. You probably will miss it since its part of the building complex. It’s close by chinatown and the 101 freeway. And next door to Lobsta shack resto.
Just make sure you check the expiration on some stuff. I got a salad dressing and the one in the back are expired. Bllllahk

Free parking and Redbox is what I come here for.
The market has a huge selection. There are a few eateries around the market that face west Cesar Chavez. There is a security guard checking you out after you pay.
Pharmacy is also available across the market. Very convenient place and near downtown Los Angeles.
Check them out, actually check out the whole complex.

If you are a dtla resident or worker, this beats the other alternatives for those random little things you might need. And, it’s cheaper than city target and has free parking.
Pros:
–free parking in a covered lot
–security guards
–good location
–decent selection, and an on-​site pharmacy (separate physical store, but related and right across the entry way)
–Self-​check out

This place is in a great location, in Chinatown just downhill from the Cathedral, Music Center, and government buildings. I usually hate the sprawling nature of Wal Marts, but this one is situated like a regular supermarket, and the price is right for the snacks I buy and stockpile in my cubicle.
The weird part is based on space requirements, the pharmacy section is a separate suite across the hall from it, which is really weird. I buy my snacks and food, cleaning supplies, etc and then have to walk across the hall to buy my protein bars and vitamins, which are in the pharmacy section.
Poor design, but the staff is friendly, the prices are right, and the store is CLEAN.

Stopped in here recently and was pleasantly surprised. This market is stocked with EVERYTHING!!! There were $ 1 two liter sodas on display. And not that cheap Shasta shit from the 99 cents store, either. We’re talking name brand stuff. They have meat, produce, even baked goods with the same good prices that Walmart offers. Parking is free and the store was relatively clean. I got help right away without having to track down a salesperson.
The only bummer was that I thought I’d be walking into an actual Walmart with electronics and clothes, etc. so it was disappointing to see that I wasnt. It’s just a grocery store.

I don’t understand why they created a new page for Walmart
Anyways–
Pros:
Private parking lots
Self checkouts
$ 5 chicken
Cons:
Tight parking spaces
Produce cost higher than local markers
Seems understaffed whenever I visit. Usually have to flag someone down for help