Family Dollar

This is definitely NOT a wonder-​world, clean, organized, discount store, in the middle of downtown Waltham on Moody Street. This is more like the pits of Moody Street.
That being said, if the deals weren’t like they are, the location is great (right in the center of Waltham), and the staff are friendly and kind.
For the store, it wasn’t clean, what-​so-​ever, yet had everything I needed and was a fine stop, with great prices and a good stock of everything you could need. Perfect for convenience, and they are most likely guaranteed to have what you need. Overall, it’s ok. 3 stars.

This place is a complete dump. I can’t believe the health department hasn’t shut them down. The floors look like they have not been mopped in months and the employees just stand around doing nothing when the store is so dirty.
I have sent two emails to the corporate office with no response.

Not a dollar store. Most things overpriced.

If I could, I would give this place 2.5 stars. The prices are decent for the Boston area but this FD is a little bit of a mess — even for FD. The cashier was unable to void an item I didn’t want due to pricing error, so I ended up paying for it just to get out of there.

One dollah!
is way way less than what you would spend at the Family Dollar. Yes, I buy my toilet paper, household goods, and cleaning supplies here. No, they are not cheaper than any other store unless you want to have toilet paper than resembles sand paper. Buying sale items at CVS w/​CVS bucks will get you a better deal.
Then WHY would I shop here?
Convenience.

Solid three stars.
First off, family dollar is NOT a ‘dollar’ store by standard definition — its a discount store. So many of the items cost more than a dollar, but are still a good bargain. I come here for paper towels, toilet paper, and other bulk items.
one star off for inconsistent supply — if you find soemthing you like that isnt a standard staple, stock up — because they may never stock it again. Another star off for lack of cleanliness. i realize this is a discount store so I dont expect it to be sparkling clean — but come on, they could at least try a little bit more.
On the other hand, staff is exceedingly friendly.

A good place to stock up on things like Diet Pepsi, hair ties, and toilet paper. The stuff is cheap as can be. They have their own brand of things like chloraseptic spray and Saran Wrap… cheap and effective.
They’ve got some really weird stuff, but I actually found something cute for my living room there! It’s a little decorative container with zebras on it and I always get compliments on it. «Where did you get that adorable zebra thing?» «Family Dollar!»

i was not impressed. if this is what massachusetts considers a dollar store, well, this might be the root of the problem with this entire state. first of all, thank you for making me feel like a total criminal indian store owner, by standing with feet planted wide and arms crossed over your chest at the entrance, glaring at me and everyone who walks out of the store. no, i didn’t steal any of your dollar crap.
this place is decent for home products like paper plates and soaps, but there is no level of creativity after that. there is a horrendous assortment of garbage just strewn all over, making it difficult to navigate through the store and to identify some theme to the grouping of products.
also, the sign outside says Dollar Discount, not Family Dollar, and they have many items that are more than a dollar. this my friends, is not a dollar store, it’s a cheap crap store.

I lived down the street from this place for a while, and it became a staple in my shopping on Moody Street for things like toilet paper and paper towels, but also for ridiculous, useless crap, as Joyce pointed out! Need a Virgin Mary nightlight? One dolla. Need a pink t-​shirt with Mama Lovez Me written on it? One dolla. And they recently started taking credit cards, also a nice touch!

«Oh hey Mike… umm…yeah…just.ya know, shoppin’…(awkward silence). And you?»
No, I wasn’t caught browsing the adult toy section of the local porn store. I was caught with an armful of oatmeal pies at Family Dollar with my friend Lisa screaming, «OMG! Diet Coke’s like $ 1.50 for a six pack… OH MANNNN!!! That’s gonna be for chasing vodka, BIATCHHH!»
Ok, so techically it’s not a dollar store because my apricot peach flavored water (also another great chaser) was only 50 cents and those oatmeal pies were for my dear friend Rita who’s from Israel (*hint: it’s late july 2006 and israel isn’t the happiest of places right now).
Me: «Oh man… my life sucks… I have a frickin’ paper due tomorrow and my roots look horrendous!»
Rita: «I call home every hour to see if my mom’s still alive.»
Me: «Here babe… have another oatmeal pie.»
And for a dollar a box? Come on! Nilla wafers? $ 1! Pudding? $ 1.09! How bought that jug o’ bleach to kill those fruit flies in our awesomely luxurious dorm? $ 1.25! Facial clay masques for cleansing the pores and scaring roommates? $ 3.
For all your ghetto ass needs… there’s Family Dollar.