Save Mart

I was searching for good tofu – the kind that I get at Asian markets, House brand. The Save Mart in Manteca stopped carrying it and Raley’s has the organic version (again – they stopped for a while), so I thought that this store might be good.
The price is expensive compared to the Asian grocery where I usually go, but 6 miles is much closer and the difference is less than what the cost of driving would be.
This store is organized well and it seemed more upscale than the Save Mart locations in Manteca or Modesto.
As I was looking for a cash register, I noticed how busy each lane was. Just as I was waiting, some employee came to see what was happening, and he said «I’ll take you on 5.» and pointed to me. I was finished very quickly.
If the prices were lower, I would shop at Save Mart for more but I can save more at Raley’s and with Dollar General carrying more and having Target between us, Save Mart can’t be my main store. I’m just glad that they have the tofu I use and that the store is close.

great selection. even have a section of dutch foods (majority of town is dutch so very nice). average pricing. decent selection. easy in and out.

Ehhhhh… The store is great !!! It has a ton of fresh organic produce however a few of the employees are horrible. I had 14 items so I got in the express lane and noticed my items fell over counter onto the floor and the cashier picked them up and said… You know we don’t usually have baggers in the express lane because it is the express lane (how rude) Jerico was his name and apparently he cannot count because I had 14 items and I believe 15 items is the cutoff Ughhh why does this person have a job??? And another cashier Tanya well she looks miserable yah know smiles are free (not friendly at all) so with all that said the only reason I shop here is because I live In town and it’s convenient otherwise I stop at obriens in modesto before I head into town. I’m a big believer in good customer service because I work with the public and even though not all my days are good I always manage to put a smile on my face and treat people nicely it’s what good working people do:)))

I go here about 3 – 5 times per week. It’s a decent market. The staff is friendly and conscientous. It’s relatively clean. It lacks the «wow» factor of newer, nicer stores. Also the deli has pretty lousy selection and if you want to buy nice cuts of beef like filet mignon or lamb you’re pretty much at the wrong place. You will sometimes marvel at the low quality cuts of beef or the total absence of something as common as rack of lamb. If you live in Ripon you better stop somewhere in Modesto or Manteca to get your meat.
But if you’re just there to buy groceries it’s a decent, basic market. The best thing about it is the staff. I have always gotten good service with really great attitudes. Staff gets five stars. The meat selection and deli are pretty disappointing but maybe because they don’t really have any competition directly in the city so they don’t need to have a good meat selection or a deli with anything beyond boring tuna sald, bland pasta and other outdated stuff from the 90’s.

Honestly I will only shop here if I am desperate to restock the fridge and do not want to drive to Trader Joes in Modesto. Overall the store is nice, it really is, it seems clean, there is a lot of stuff there etc etc but every so often I am reminded why I drive to Trader Joes instead. The fruit and vegetable department can be nice though I have come across strawberries covered in mold and the last time I shopped there I bought chicken from the meat department which when I got home smelled like it had gone bad and who knows what the other packages of chicken were like though one did seem like it may have been going bad as well. Next time I will just buy canned and bottled stuff from there and do the meat and produce at another store.

Nice, clean grocery store.
It’s not as big as our Fry’s here in the Foothills, but still, definitely a good place to get everything you need!

I like this Save Mart for the mere fact that it tries to stay within the town’s theme of being Dutch. There are windmills everwhere, a Dutch selection of goods as well as tacky touristy trinkets. Why can’t Ripon be the next Solvang? Save Mart is leading the way!
Otherwise, the food/​quality and selection are right on par with other Save Marts in the region.

Save Mart is a welcome addition to Ripon. Prior to their arrival we were limited to Mar Val. There is a reason Mar Val went out of business shortly after Save Mart came to town. They were a small local business, but they were pretty bad.
So Save Mart is Save Mart is Save Mart. It’s a large California-​based grocer with over 200 stores. I really appreciate a few things specifically about the Ripon location.
A. They have a large fresh produce department. I live in the Bay Area and the produce quality is consistently better and cheaper than the markets I frequent in my home town.
B. The store manager is a great guy. He supports the community service clubs and has genuine appreciation for the community that supports his store.
C. The wine and beer selection is great. I love that they have good deals on McManis wine. It’s a great local winery!
D. My experience with their meat department has been good. Particularly the tri-​tip. It’s outstanding, and they frequently have specials that are way better than Costco!
It’s a great store and seriously, where else am I going to shop for groceries? I could drive 10 – 15 minutes further, but I wouldn’t find a market better than the one right here in Ripon!