Foods Co

Meat looked fine at the store, but when I got home I turned it over and saw brown all over it. Came back to return it and was told I couldn’t. The night manager told me to go to a different store. I guess I called the wrong store before hand. I was here, AT THIS STORE, not even 10 minutes ago. I come here every day and this is how I’m talked to? Like I’m incompetent. Why would I go to a different store if I got it here? Wouldn’t you make a scene too??! Matter of fact, would you serve that to your family, night manager? Neither will I.

So I called foodsco the other day, hoping to get an item check. A guy name Kevin picked up the phone & I specifically told him that I was at target & wanted to know if there was any more of a certain cat litter on stock, because foodsco had a sales price on it that week. I came in the other day & there was no more, so I was hoping that they would’ve restocked. Anyways, the Kevin guy told me «we SHOULD have some because we had a load today.» Well, I told him that if they didn’t have any in stock then I would just get it at target. IM SO DISAPPOINTED IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE. ARE YOU THAT LAZY TO JUST GO CHECK FOR ME? So you’re just going to assume that you had some in stock? Thanks for the help.

Worst customer service EVER!!! STOP hiring employees who cannot read or unable to understand how a coupon works. If you have coupons and want to use them, this is not the place to go.
I came in here today to do some quick and minimal shopping. I go to pick up a 16 oz cottage cheese and found a coupon attached saying «Save 55¢ Now on ONE (1) KNUDSEN Cottage Cheese 16 oz.» Great! I get my cottage cheese and a coupon to spend. So I bring my basket of 6 items and the cottage cheese to checkout. When the cashier comes across the cottage cheese and the coupon I let her know that the coupon came with the cottage cheese. She spends 2 minutes reading and looking at the coupon front and back, front and back again. Then she scans the coupon and tells me I have the wrong product. Oh my goodness. Do you know how to do your job? I have cashiered before and working at a grocery store as my first job at 16 yrs. old even I know that you have to scan the item FIRST, THEN apply the coupon.
I explained to her again the coupon came with the item and there is no way this is the wrong coupon or product. No matter, she keeps scanning the coupon several more times to show me that the computer is not accepting the coupon. Before I can say another word, my fiancé steps in and says it doesn’t matter and to move on. I was already fuming by this time. She quickly scans all the items and hands me the receipt and coupon. As I scan over the receipt I realized that I was correct and she really does not know how to do her job. SHE DIDN’T EVEN SCAN THE ITEM. No where on my receipt did I get charged for the cottage cheese. By this time, I was already in the car and my fiancé refused to go back to avoid any confrontation.
I am in total disbelief with this woman. Not only does she not know how a coupon works, she can’t read, and she is not trained on how to do her job. Today I walked out the store without paying for an item, which is not my fault as I tried to point out her error. Tomorrow, you may end up walking out with a cart full of groceries.
For coupon users, be careful! This is not a coupon friendly location and if you want your discount you will have to stand your ground and fight for it. Or end up like me, walking out the store and pass security with an unpaid item in your bag/​cart.

This is a great store! prices are awesome compared to shopping at Safeway or other big name stores in SF. I love the variety of products to choose from here healthy or not and sometimes I find Organic items too! Even the customers are rad. This place is especially great for stocking up on snacks for parties or camping trips. I always end up having a good time shopping here mainly because of getting such good deals on stuff i like and the employees are very polite which is a major plus. Why not 5 stars? the parking lot is pretty messy! (garbage and carts everywhere) and at certain times it is difficult to find a spot to park. The place seems understaffed during busy times which probably means they should hire more people.

FoodsCo (a subsidiary of Kroger): This store has come a long way. I live 1 ½ blocks away, but at one time I rarely shopped there because the quality was substandard (meat in particular) and the store did not look clean. It’s almost like a new store; they even carry a small number of organic products and produce. Prices can’t be beat!

This place is by far the leader in low price groceries. Your wallet will be happy. The products are okay nothing really fancy or foo foo ish. Veggies and fruits appear to be decent. The meats seems to be a little sketch but I’ve bought chicken there and it was decent. If your looking for a selection of organic gluten free products you’ll likely be dissalointed. But the everyday products and value you should be happy when you ring things up at the register. The neighborhood is improving unlike 10 years ago I would have steered clear from the area

This place has really improved over time, it’s much cleaner than it used to be a few years ago. This is the go to place if you need last minute party or tailgating supplies like soda and ice when you’re in the middle of Bayshore.
Checking out is pretty slow but they’re getting better than they were back in the day.

After recently moving to San Francisco and being in a bit of sticker shock for grocery prices, I was pleased to find Foods Co. The have some decent prices on produce if you shop the sales, and generally their prices are lower the Safeway.
The low point was checkout. There weren’t enough cashiers working so it took a long time to complete. I’ll be back.

foodsco is my go to place when i run out of bottled water which they have on sale most of the time for $ 10 for 3 cases (35 bottled water in each case).
Being said that, there are a few things to avoid buying when shopping here and those would be fresh fruits, vegetables, packaged meat/​seafood, and breads. Just stay away from those.
also, always be prepared for anything when at the checkout line. it can be frustrating and slow at times.

Foods Co was the place to go when I was growing up in the Bayview area. I remember always wanting Homerun pies (usually chocolate pudding flavor — yum!). Always went on grocery runs with my parents there, day and night. It’s amazing the place still looks the same as it did when I was younger! Some things just never change.
Never had any bad experiences here. It is pretty much has your basic grocery items. The store is small, which sucks. Long lines can get hectic since there is not enough space for people and their carts. Cashiers are pretty quick and helpful.
Anyway, if you live in the area, Foods Co is very convenient. Take advantage of it!

Always temping me with their single page advertisement in the mail, this place is always luring me in with their prices and cheap protein. Located near a questionable neighborhood, this place serves as a food oasis in an otherwise barren desert of grocery stores.
One thing I’m always hopeful to find is their doughnuts on a Manager’s Special which means half off on a dozen of doughnuts. Sadly, their gone before I can even reach the front door most of time.
I’m always looking for cheap packages foods whenever friends come over and try drunk ‘Epic Meal Time’ shenanigans. They’ve got 5 quart party sized pails of ice cream for less than 6 bucks and sodas that you’d otherwise pay twice the price for.
The downside of this location is the crazy amount of people in the parking lot either double parked for no reason or just selling stuff out if their car and taking up a space near the door.

Food Co
Growing up on government cheese and instant microwavable foods, the likes of Food 4 Less, Food Co, and Kroger products was my complete mecca of grocery consumption.
I’ve always known of Food 4 Less back in the dirtaaay valley, but when moving here to San Francisco, I met it’s sister company, Food Co!
All those childhood memories of Homerun pies, dinosaur chicken nuggets, McCormick taco seasoning, $ 1 fresh baked french bread, grits sold by the box, stale tasting Cornflakes, Crystal brand milk, and during the holidays, eggnog and cheaply decorated cakes.
You don’t have to be raised with a silver spoon in your mouth to experience healthy cooked meals when shopping here at this small chain grocery store.
Prices are affordable and perfect for any family on a budget. Also a great place to save a dime during sporting events and BBQs.
Oh and did I mention that they also sell otter pops?! OMG!!! Talk about taking it back old school!
Just be leary of the produce and packaged meats, not to mention the gangsters that might roll up in here. The tamales being sold out of the car trunk in the front of the store is fine, but the guys with their pants hanging to their ankles can be a tad bit scurrrrrry.
Eat well and be safe! Shieeeeet!

I enjoy coming here for the reasons that I reside in the Bayview area so convenience is key, also the low-​low prices they have. Yogurt is one of my favorite things to consume so I love their cheap price. The employees are cool, they have a security guard to keep things safe and secure. I’m lovin it!

I used to come here as a little girl and wow some things really don’t change after a whole decade.
Everything is still cheap as ever; some items almost close to due dates so please remember to check those dates, hardly any lines available at night; they need more workers and why does everyone seem to do their shopping late night like me… and you still have to bag your own groceries (the only difference is you have to pay for bags, so please remember to bring your own reusable bags).

Always see their ads, but never been to one before. Visting relatives nearby, we decided to come here just to check it out.
Food Co, the store — 4.5 stars (affordable, decent selection for budget minded people, excellent cuts of meat, wide aisles)
Surroundings, the neighborHOOD — 1 star (you just don’t feel safe in the parking lot with so much «activity» going around and about)!
I’m suprised that some of the employees are so well mannered when the customers can be sooo douchebagery. We went to the shortest line, but this «lady» in front of us tried to forget items/​pay for items in her cart (TWICE), f’ed around with her EBT/​debit/​credit card, couldn’t understand that she had a balance due, then asked why «Coke cost $XXX»…OMFG go away aready you stupid B*tich. Give me a «kill» button!
Would I go back, hell NO!

I was tempted to go because their weekly circulars always have a lot of deals. But with two kids in toll, even exploring grocery stores needs to be put in a queue.
My partner went to this Foods Co one night and was grossed out and recommended I never never never ever go here unless I wear a sani-​suit and carry a stun gun. Sheesh.

There is a reason this Foods Co is so cheap with their products, because they are old and not fresh.
The vegetables are old, the fruits are old. Nothing here is really fresh. I bought a managers special fruit salad one day that still had 3 days till expiration, went home to eat it and the fruit was so acidic from it being, once again, OLD.
I use to do a lot of shopping here, but to be quite honest I rather go to the SafeWay or Fresh and Easy by me and spend a little more in order not to deal with the crowd and old fruits and vegetables.
Meats are the same thing, not as fresh and some of the other places.
The people who shop here smell like booze and wreak of marijuana. Not my scene.

The nearest grocery store I go to for groceries, snack foods and beverages at affordable prices. Foods Co is more like a bargain market where many items are under $ 10. I do like that some of the staff members here are very friendly and courteous.
It’s a local grocery store in the Bayview. When consumers are looking for a place to turn to for groceries at affordable prices, Foods Co is the answer.
Parking: there’s a parking lot available!
Public Transportation: Muni 54 Felton

What’s good in the hood!!!
Food’s Co! This is the only place I go when it comes to grocery shopping. They got everything from fresh produce, poultry, baked goods, and it’s super cheap too! i usually go to the foods off Harrison because they got a bakery in there and the bread is more fresh! either way I absolutely love Foods Co and I save so much grocery shopping here.

Oooh, this one’s gonna be a fun one! Please keep reading.
Foods Co isn’t the type of grocery store you accidentally end up in. It’s in the Bayview, so if you’re not a local, you’re probably scared to come here. I’ll start off by describing a compilation of my Foods Co experiences. This will tell you nothing about Foods Co’s quality or price (although I’ll cover that later).
A typical visit goes like this…
— I park and walk quickly towards the entrance, while avoiding eye contact with the guy selling bootleg DVDs, the young man selling bean pies, or the Don Magic Juan wanna-​be. If I’m with my husband, someone usually tries to sell him their rap album.
— Women: Make sure to wear a long coat or hoodie to cover your behind, or face being greeted by a barrage of «aye girl» or «daaayum» from the previously named entrepreneurs.
— I walk in past the big Samoan security guard. KBLX or some variation of Deborah Cox’s «How did you get here» is playing.
— Lines are long because they don’t have many checkers and you have to bag your own groceries.
— I once saw a fist fight break out here between an employee and a group of girls. It was hard not to laugh.
On to the important stuff…
— Their prices are about ²⁄₃ of what Safeway charges but their selection is limited.
— Their milk tends to go bad within a couple of days of purchase.
— Their produce selection is decent, but the quality is questionable. I prefer Mexican or Asian produce markets.
— Meat selection is good and decently priced.
— Their non-​perishables (everything other than milk, meat and produce) are worth the trip if you’re not picky about brands.
— They have three RedBox DVD machines.
— They (wisely) keep their liquor locked up in a cabinet near the registers.
Bottom line:
If you’re not a Bayview/​Portola local, go elsewhere. For for those of us in the area, it’s one of the few grocery stores around. So if you’re not picky about brands and are mostly concerned about saving money, Foods Co delivers that… along with an interesting shopping experience.