Fred Meyer

My boyfriend and I went into this fred meyer at 10:50pm to get some specific essentials we needed. We knew they closed at 11 so we were quick and went straight for what we needed – we both work in retail and know what it’s like to have stragglers after close. We were out of the store by 11:01, leaving many other shoppers still making their way to the check out. This didn’t stop an extremely rude employee from jogging up to us before we reached the check out and barking «Excuse me! Excuse me! We’re closed.» Her tone was extremely rude, as if she was scolding a bad child. I’m honestly surprised Fred Meyer wouldn’t at least want their employees to be polite when they’re alerting shoppers to the closing of the store. It was before 11 when she confronted us. I’ve never had an issue with product from this location but the customer service of this employee was pretty disappointing.

It’s sad how poorly this store is run as its my neighborhood store. I’ve been standing here for 20 minutes waiting for someone who works the bakery counter and still no one. They have paged customer service to no avail. I don’t think they know what customer service is.

I give this location an enthusiastic A-​OK. As far as Fred Meyers goes, it’s not the worse by a long shot, and I’d have to drive pretty far into suburbia to find a better one.
I get the vast majority of my organic produce here, and I’ve learned a few things are better just to go to New Seasons for, but I can get most things I“m looking for here and at a much better price. I wouldn’t buy meat or fish here, but pretty much all my other grocery items come from here at about half of what I’d spend at New Seasons or Whole Foods.
On the minus side, their customer service is sub par and most of the time I need help to find something, it takes 2 or 3 people before it’s located.

Don’t eat at the sushi bar. Everything on the outside looked fresh. Avocado spring roll. Not what was on the inside though. Lettuce was really old. Will not visit again.

Very bad customer relations. And the parking lot situation is appalling. I drive out of my way to avoid shopping here and I live less than a mile away.

Had a pretty weird experience here tonight. My boyfriend and I were shopping for some groceries after both of us had worked hard at work all day long. We were both browsing through the beer and deciding on what kind we wanted to get. A customer walks down the aisle towards us and goes «Hey, there’s some kid that’s poking his head around the aisle and staring at you guys. Thought you two should know. Pretty creepy» Apparently my boyfriend had noticed him staring earlier but I never noticed. As we were checking out we spotted him staring at us maybe 10 feet away at the end of the self check out. He was a skinny white kid with dark blonde hair I think. He started walking back toward the bathrooms but then turned through the employee doors and he was gone. Hey douche bag, if you had something to say to us you should have just said it. Try to be more of a creep next time okay?

It’s not the crowds, the unpredictable nature of their restocking schedule, or the quick-​to-​rot produce that I’m here to bewail. I’ve grown to expect these things from most large retailers up in the northiest corner of North Portland. (I’m not the only one who’s noticed this, right? If you want to be happy during a retail experience here, it needs to be locally owned, or a low-​advertised chain like Grocery Outlet. Like dysfunctional grandparents, NoPo’s big chains age fast, grow bitter, and soon give up on life.) What I’m saying is that I’m here for the low prices and lower expectations.
But it’s the pharmacy that drove me to review, because it’s just that awe-​inspiringly terrible. I don’t blame the pharmacists or assistants, who are doing their best while crammed into a Harry Potter-​style cupboard in this otherwise massive space. We like the occasional shit-​cheap kitchenware or flipflops, but meds aren’t exactly optional impulse buys. So why does this store have almost no space for keeping a decent stock? Or for the harried people working there to move around with fewer chestbumps per yard than the NFL? I like to see the people entrusted to medicate us without causing injury or death treated better than that. Call me a communist agitator, but I like to see anything with a pulse treated better than that.
We used this store’s pharmacy for a while because we pick up some cheap staples here at least once a week — one-​stop shopping, what a concept. Instead, something nearly always went awry with our orders. Uncommon supply? It’s out of stock. Meds need a refill update? If they get the docs’ faxes on the first try, buy a scratch-​off, because today’s a lucky day. Phone buzzes with an auto-​message that scrips are at last ready? Have a seat on one of those sad grey chairs and enjoy this 2005 copy of Prevention, because that was actually a prank call.
Again, I don’t blame the employees for the awfulness of this pharmacy. I blame the muckety-​mucks up the Kroger chain who cannot seem to organize a retail drug space to save their lives. Or more to the point, to save ours. People who require medicine, and those trying their best to serve them promptly and correctly, deserve at lot better than this shitshow.

I’ve never been a huge Fred Meyer fan. I feel their store brand doesn’t offer the quality others do. However, this is a very convenient, readily stocked store, and for that, I like it.

I go here only because it is literally the only affordable grocery store in my hood, thats probably why it is always so disgustingly crowded. I jokingly tell my friends that whenever I go in there it feels like the apocalypse is coming. They often run out of sale items leaving the shelves bare and forget trying to ask someone who works there where something is. Its every man for themselves! The produce (mostly from Mexico) rots in a few days and the cashiers (with a few exceptions) are grumps. I do spend a lot less when shopping here compared to New Seasons down the street but you definitely get what you pay for: poor service, horrifying restrooms, and rotten fruit.

I’m not sure why this Fred Meyer has such an overall poor rating. I made a switch to this store years ago because I was getting crummy produce from my last grocery store.
The staff here is always so nice and never been anything but helpful to me. I love the way they almost never let large lines form at the check stands. Last week one of the checkers made my day with a small bundle of free flowers. They could have thrown out the flowers, but instead gave them to customers.
Even today while I was shopping in the produce section I was offered a slice of watermelon. Amazing!!!
Keep up the amazing work Freddies!

This review is for Hoss in the video game department.
I went in the other day, feeling kinda funky and thinking, «what makes me happy?» Video games do of course! So, I headed directionless to the gaming section of this Freddie’s, which is close to where I am staying. I got to the PS Vita window and was upset to see that all the games were in there so that the only thing you could see was the spine with the title on it. Luckily, Hoss, a friendly native alaskan as his name tag and demeanor defined him, was there right away to help! He opened the case and let me look at several games and ended up recommending a game-​P4G (Persona4Golden)-which i have been playing ever since and absolutely love.
So, thank you, Hoss. You made my experience at Fred Meyer all the better and they should be ecstatic to have you there on staff!

Decent garden center. Great selection of cheap DVDs ($ 5 — $ 9.99). Decent bakery and deli.
I used to get my prescriptions filled here, but the service got so bad the past year that I transferred my monthly prescription to Costco. The staff was rude and have no concept of customer service!
The produce is usually fresh and they have a good organic selection.

I have been to this Fred Meyer more than any other due to the proximity of my place of employment. If I had to summarize my collective experience with this specific location in one word it would be: «meh.»
The aisles are always in a state of disarray and the employees always have a dumbfounded look about them. This place reminds me of a mix between Idiocracy and Dawn Of The Dead. This morning I had to call this location to see if an item was in stock. The phone number on their website was invalid so I had to call the Hollywood store for the correct number. When I finally got through someone who sounded like a mouth breather (I didn’t catch her name, she didn’t give it to me) put me on hold. The second operator to take my call (again, no name) sounded like she was managing the children’s drop off area. She had no idea what I was looking for (a litter box for a cat).
The third employee who took my call ultimately helped me out. I have yet to go in to purchase my item, but if it’s anything like my past experiences then I will probably regret the transaction. One positive thing I can say about Fred Meyer in general is that they are great with returns. I just don’t want to go in them any more than I have to…

Having moved back to the area, and using this FredMeyers again, I’ll say this, they are trying.
Start with The Good: 1) It’s right by Lombard TC, (where you can catch the Yellow MAX, 4 and 75 frequent buses). 2) The staff, overall, seems friendlier, (still 2 snarky older ladies in here, but whatever, I can get pass them). 3) Enough bike racks, that you don’t feel on top of each other, if you bike here.
The So-​so: the produce is okay, just check things like onions and potatoes before throwing them in your cart.
The Bad: People do Not know how to drive in this parking lot, or they are just frustrated with it; just keep an eye open, whether your walking or driving through here.
They still get a 3 out of me. This FredMeyers is okay, but the staffs overall attitude has improved, which I appreciate.

Had the perfect jewelry selection.
Dropped in and picked up a Mother’s Day present for my mom. It’s was just perfect, I think that she will love it.
Also had the lifetime warranty and free cleanings for life… Thanks Freddie’s

For a while we were eating at the deli frequently. We have stopped going due to the inconsistencies in the food that they carry and the rude employees.
My coworkers and I work close by and we would typically show up around 9am for breakfast. Sometimes the the deli would have breakfast stuff and sometimes they would already have lunch stuff out! Who wants fried chicken and JoJos at 9am?
The soda machine had broken nozzles, which were reported to staff who didn’t seem to care. The machines were broken for months with no signs indicating they were out of order. This meant you would go to fill your cup and have sticky soda spray all over you.
The customer service was pretty awful. Not what you would typically expect from a Fred Meyer. We have since switched our daily routine to Safeway and New Seasons market. Both have CONSISTENT food at the deli and much better customer service!

This is a Fred Meyer, alright. And it’s true — the lot is ever crowded although today I went at 9:00 am and there were actually quite a few spaces. There’s also too much crap, I haven’t liked this place ever (or liked it less) ever since they opened the second floor.
BAGEL CAVEAT — also using this as a method to judge bagels, but this time I can review both with two little stars… Meh, I’ve had better. The bagels here are ok, Pretty bland, flavorwise. They all kinda taste the same, no matter which flavor you buy. They are also kind of non-​substantial, but I still prefer them to west coast slightly because (while those taste better), as least these have a little body to them.
DONUT CAVEAT — Decided to give these a try the other day. The glazed was quite good — light. The apples fritter was way to dense and just has that icky aftertaste of fried stuff. I didn’t even finish half (which os quite shocking if you know me). So I guess I’d rate their dunuts about a 2.5
The rest of the store is ok. The folks here are generally not on top of things — but again — in the morning I found the staff to be friendlier than I was accustomed. The USBank doesnt open till 10 — so forget the convenience of doing my banking here. And twice I have come here to find Hannukah Items — a GIANT fred meyer… and they carry NOTHING, Ok, maybe one thing — but still, nothing you need and not enough so you can actually celebrate hannukad. You” still need to stop at New Seasons and maybe even a couple other stores before you’re all set.
So — for a store this big, it’s really nothing to write home about.

Ok I know what you’re thinking, who would take the time to read and even write a review for Fred Meyer? I guess me…
I frequent this location quite a bit and I figured it’s finally time to write about this particularly annoying part of my experiences. The stupid cameras that beep SO LOUD when you grab something in the cosmetics/​drug aisle is beyond ridiculous. I get so mad I seriously want to knock the entire shelf down.
And the parking situation and endless lines are terrible. Especially for someone who refuses to use the self check out stations. You should too.

It’s a Fred Meyer and it does the job. It’s a clean store and the selection is pretty good. It’s the only reasonable option for miles in that area if you can’t afford the ever-​so-​exclusive New Seasons up the road.
Unfortunately, the reviews that hammer on this location are mostly missing the point and very unfair. They are reviewing the people and drivers and neighborhood they don’t like more than the store. The store mostly does things well. It does need security, but that’s not their fault and they are at least discreet about it. The parking lot is full, but that’s because there’s just not a lot of room in this part of town (just try parking at New Seasons, I dare you).
Basically, if you need hardware, a pack of socks, a rug, a toy, a prescription, or even food — this is the only option in the area to get all those things and it is a decent one.
Tip: good selection of beer and the grocery entrance is usually a less-​trafficked one.

Oh, Lombard Fred Meyer. You’re so… Lombard-​y. With your socioeconomically-​diverse clientele, heavy security and always-​packed parking lot. I don’t visit you too often, but when I do I generally find what I need.
The staff here is mostly helpful, but display the weariness of employees that have to deal with a Lombard crowd often. The upside to shopping here is the selection — this is a huge FM that has the full compliment of groceries, clothing, etc.
In general, it’s A-​OK. I can’t blame a store for its wacky clientele. They try.