Vons

I’m with the previous reviewer. This Von’s just leaves me feeling lousy everytime I go there and give them my money. It’s so poorly run. Shelves are often under stocked or else in disarray with stuff being all over the place, so you don’t what your buying or the price. But the checker situation is consisetly the worst.
Tonight, Friday Night — Memorial Day Weekend, and there’s one (1) check-​fout line open at 8pm. I told them, «there’s a 7 – 11 over on Robinson and they have two (1) checkers.. . A freakin 7 – 11. .. . Von’s has the unmitiagted gall to put this monstrosity of a building in our quaint neighborhood of Mission Hills and then not even run it well, at all.

The Ralph’s on university ave always has much better sales, and there isn’t an instore Starbucks with a rude employee slamming stainless steel things around right next to you playing his own music trying to make you leave so he can talk to the other employees.

I’m losing my patience with this Vons. First off, it needs more checkout lanes open weekend mornings. Two isn’t enough.
How come the butcher selections are so inconsistent? It’s hard to plan your recipes & shopping list if you don’t know what’s there. The issue is especially bad with fish availability.

Standard Vons which is one of the better grocery chains (IMO)
Although the layout is a little stranger than most inside of this store, it has taken me a couple trips to be able to successfully navigate the interior.
I go mostly for vegetables which are always so good and fresh (compared to wal mart or food for less) though more expensive… you’ll be able to find some things on sale and have it come out about the same!
Service Deli and bakery area are a little bit smaller than at other vons, but they still put the same amount of items out and between the isle so it seems a little more crowded to walk through.
I’ll mostly come here during the week at noon (lunch break quick grocery trip!), so it’s never too crowded and I always find a good parking spot, but even still, if there’s more that 3 cars trying to get out at the same time it’s a little frustrating. I couldn’t imagine peak hours here. Yikes!
Overall, my experiences are always positive. Clean store, cashier has always been friendly and helpful, and not too long of a wait.

I really love Vons. Back when I lived in Solana Beach I grew up off this grocery store. I love it’s deli and how clean it is. The smell of bagels … Its almost always lingering. Sadly this beautiful location is kind of sucky. It’s right across the street from my favorite sushi place and I’m always admiring the architecture of this building, but never actually going in. I finally gave in to the temptation because I wanted a salad and a sandwich. The first issue is that I am not much of a fan off the parking. It reminds me of college and the people aren’t any better at driving. The second thing is the conquest of taking your items up/​down a level. If you have a big family the elevator maybe a scary place with all of your groceries. The third thing no body is happy? Is this a new trend because almost everywhere I have been to people have lost there niceness? I was going into self checkout and the dumb machine decided that my item wasn’t bagged and the weight didn’t match. the whole time it was beeping 2 workers stood 2 feet away from me gossiping ignoring me while the machine is saying please wait for assistance. I am. HELLO ?! they both acted as if though the drama they were talking about was important. Looked at me up and down rudely. No idea why I always get the idiots. I have no tolerance for B.S. Helping people is part of your job. luckily Malinda realized the issue and took me on a different register right away.

Some parts of this store are a 5 and some are a 1 or negative if that was possible. It seems like it all depends on who is working that day.
The location is convenient and usually there is plenty of parking, although the parking lot can be crowded and stressful during peak hours.
More often than not one of the sides of the store is out of carts. Sometimes there are no carts on either side of the store and I have to go back down to the parking lot to get one.
They have good sales, it’s worth it to use the app and get the personalized deals. They have a pretty good selection for a lot of different areas of the store, but are often out of stock of multiple items on my list. There is a good beer selection but I never buy beer here because then you can’t use self check out and the check out lines are always really long.
I usually use the self check out because there is almost always no waiting, but it still really matters who is working that area. A lot of times the machine doesn’t register my grocery bags so the attendant has to do something on their screen. It takes half a second unless the person isn’t paying attention. More than once I have had to interrupt the employee’s personal conversation with another employee to ask her to fix it for me.
There is an issue with the price ringing up incorrectly about every other time I shop here. A few of the employees are consistently awesome and always fix the price right away. But there have been a couple times where the employee did not believe me about the sale price and argued with me about it. So when that happens I do not get the item. Or if there is an unusual sale that I have a feeling won’t ring up right, I won’t even try to buy it.
It’s possible to have nothing go wrong, that happens probably every 1 out of 5 times for me.

This is my neighborhood Vons and it is an overall nice store, but lately has been going downhill.
While shopping today, I had an encounter with a homeless man that was saying explicit things at me and anyone who he walked by inside the store. I understand Vons is not directly responsible for his actions, but a hassle free shopping experience is expected, especially inside the store.
Additionally, I went to purchase some Nature’s Valley oatmeal squares and all but one of the boxes had expired in 2015. That’s just gross and, while one or two get missed, it’s now the end of Feb and there they sit on the shelf. It doesn’t say a lot for them checking their stock and making sure things like this don’t happen.
Definitely looking to find a better atmosphere and will continue to check explorations.

The Signature Café at this location is possibly the worst one I have ever been to. Usually when people say «I waited 15 minutes» the reality is that they waited only 6 and are throwing a fit, but that’s not the case here. The customer service is absolutely horrible! I literally waited the 15 minutes, just so I could see how long it would take. I had multiple staff members pass by without even acknowledging my presence. And when I finally did get someone to help me, she went back and forth doing other things, like stocking the cups.
The sandwich was fine, it’s not the food that is bad here, it’s the experience I had. Next time I’ll go to Ralph’s.

I have never soon worst service in a grocery store! Staff could care less about service or waiting on you store is a joke… Can’t wait till new store opens in alberstons spot. Von’s you should be trying to keep all the business you got from Haggen closing but your doing nothing. Everyone can’t wait for the new store to open in place of Haggen. Take a look at your escalator … Has it ever been cleaned since the store opened? NO no attention to detail at all. I really think this store needs a new GM that cares

Slowest deli service in town.
I have been charged more than the listed price several times.
Poor customer service.
Looking forward to the new store across the street.

This location is a little strange, with the parking garage located below the store, but it works. The entrances are kind of convoluted so just pay attention to the signs.
Convenient that there’s a Starbucks and a redbox in this store, which is one of the reasons I chose to go there.
Self checkout is also a nice touch! Never really have to wait in line to check out, no matter what time of day it is

Huge Vons store with a parking garage downstairs. You can take the elevator or the stairs up to get your grocery shopping done. They always have what I need in stock with a huge selection. The parking garage and store is always well kept. Great store and convenient location.

I came in here to do some shopping
and since this is a big store taking
frequent breaks can do wonders for
myself.
This Vons can be overwhelming but
today I sat in the Starbucks to rest a
bit after picking up a bunch of stuff.
Getting the non-​fridge items first and
then getting the fridge items last and
in between I took my break.
I am going to be making breakfast
and a dessert. I have been wanting
to make for some time now.
I was on a mission to empty the fridge
so I could make another trip to the
grocery store and re-​stock everything.
I finally made the No-​Bake Peanut
Butter Bars and they are a treat you
should definitely try.
These are so rich, decadent and sweet.
These are perfect if you’re craving
a sweet tooth and you love peanut
butter and chocolate.
The Silver Dollar Pumpkin Pancakes
are more of a savory dish. You can
also make your own by mixing the
batter with spices of whatever your
heart desires.
The plain pumpkin purée
needed some
adjustments to my liking.
I come from a family that had
Pumpkin Pie every year for
Thanksgiving and Christmas.
So this was a little different for me.
It’s a nice breakfast for
those that are wanting something
that isn’t too sweet.
But these can always be
changed into something sweet
for all the sweet fanatics.
These are especially good for
breakfast.
The No-​Bake Peanut Butter Bars.
I really liked these. I see some room
for improvement. I don’t have a 13
by 9 inch baking dish so I had to use
what I had at home.
The bars would have been thicker
in size if I would have used the
13 by 9 inch baking dish because
I had to spread the batter across
the baking dish.
When I make these again:
I would change the chunky peanut
butter and use the creamy peanut
butter instead for a smooth consistency
through out the peanut butter batter.
There are a couple variations
of texture wise.
This decadent treat has Nilla Wafers
in the batter and after test tasting I was surprised these give off an intense
vanilla flavor instead of using the typical almond extract.
This is the reason
why I want to explore more because
it was delicious.
When I made these I put too
many mini chocolate chips in it
that the recipe called for and it
over powdered the batter.
I used regular sized chocolate
chips when it was supposed to
be mini-​chocolate chocolate
chips.
I actually think white chocolate
chips or even butterscotch
chocolate chips would be a nice
addition.
Topping the top with pretzels
is definitely something I would
love to try or even the Nilla
Wafers would be nice too. Lots
of varieties.

This is my favorite Vons in San Diego. They have a very large selection of items. I have had very few problems at this location. They ususally stock large amounts of their sale items so they don’t run out. The employees are friendly. The restrooms are cleaner than most other grocery stores. There is ample parking below the store. They have a coke freestyle near the deli and there is a starbucks in store. This is a very convenient location.

I love this Vons, it was new probably back in 2009 ish and it still feels new.
Parking: structured parking for customers. Most of the time it’s not packed and easy to find big spaces.
Pre-​made Food selections: I used to live next door and my roommates and I would come here for their sandwiches. I love their sandwiches and they will have deals for it. Depending on who serves you, you can get a hearty sandwich. I remember this one old grumpy lady who doesn’t give a shit and would literally yell and throw the meat on your sandwich. We hated her and our sandwich would always look like a war zone. We haven’t been back to get a sandwich since we moved out. But I would go there to get their rotisserie chicken and some soups. They always run out by 7 so plan on getting there relatively early. Oh the sesame bagels run out by 6pm! Some times they don’t have eggs as well.
Alcohol: they have a good alcohol section. They used to didn’t have the big handle of Titos and Finley had some in stock. It’s variable though and they are always helpful.
Customer service (besides the one angry food lady) is always good and helpful. You can’t self check out with alcohol anymore and they usually have 2 checkers. It goes by fast. And the place is nice and clean.

I thought I already reviewed this Vons but I guess not.
I’m a fan of this Vons because there is covered parking and there is always plenty of parking when I go. Also, this Vons has very friendly people working here and I come back every time I need groceries because it is clean.
I think it’s super cool that there are elevators and escalators that take you from the parking lot to the store. The store is on the second floor while the first floor is reserved for parking.
They have a coinstar, redbox machine, and a gift card machine where you can sell and buy gift cards.

A grocery store review? really Nick? yeah, well, there are so many to choose from that the new person in town may want to do some research. This Vons location is where I always come for my shopping. The parking can sometimes be a hassle because it’s underground, so if you are making some last minute purchases on a food holiday (xmas, Thanksgiving, etc) you are probably going to be screwed.
The store is always super clean and well stocked with plenty of staff ready to answer any questions. One of my favorite parts about the store is the sale specials that they have on meat. So when the meat is coming up on their «sell my» date, they will mark it 50% off and put it in a certain section. I seriously walk out with pounds of steak, ground beef, ribs, pork loins, etc for less than 40 $. It’s the only way i’ll buy meat now.
They have a great grocery sushi selection that is always being made. They also have a fantastic deli, bakery and sandwich «stand» that sells fat, custom sandwiches for 6 $, goodbye Subway. The self checkout is a breeze but you can’t pay for your booze there. Don’t forget to hit the Redox on your way out.

I came here a week ago to buy artichokes and the blueberry beer that I like.
THEY WERE OUT OF BOTH.
I ended up buying a plate with a fox and a leaf on it for my dog, a Yoda goblet, and a pack of gum and I had to stand in line for 20 minutes because they never have more than 2 lines open. I gave a star each for the plate and the goblet because they are cool.
Came here last night and they were STILL OUT OF ARTICHOKES.

I love my Vons. I love the easy access into the parking garage. I love the familiar faces of the cashiers that I’ve come to recognize and know over the last couple of years. I love knowing what isle everything is on. I cherish my Vons gas rewards that I amass each time I shop. Familiarity is important to me, and I generally loathe any kind of change.
My Vons over the last couple of months has been slipping, though. I bought some bread from the bakery a few weeks ago, The next day I noticed it was molded. I bought some pre-​packaged tomatoes from the produce department 2 weeks ago, only to get them home and find that they were molded. No tomatoes for the salad that night! Seems that they need to really hone in on their quality control. Thankfully, each time I’ve returned the mentioned items I had no issues with refunds. They’re always good about that and very apologetic.
I still love my Vons, but please step up your game!

It was awkward at first to have to park underground and climb stairs or take the elevator to the grocery store, but I’m used to it now and find it very conveniently located to a home that I frequent, so I like it.
It has all the nice things that most Vons have. Grocery, Bakery, Deli, Flowers.
It’s clean.
I’m a fan.