Things this Safeway has going for it:
1. Freshly made sandwiches (you punch in your order, they make 'em right in front of you) are FANTASTIC and very reasonably priced. Try the California Dreamin' on ciabatta bread.
2. They have a far superior bakery than the Co-op down the street.
3. The hot "Chinese food" isn't as bad as you'd think. I usually go for the stir fried veggies and maybe a meat dish. I like how the veggies are not usually soggy, more tender crisp.
Things this Safeway needs to work on:
1. 4-6pm on a weekend. You'd think it was Boxing day in there, total mayhem, avoid at all costs.
2. Self checkout. The line is behind you. Seriously, it probably stretches down the aisle. Be polite and check please.
3. Produce section - Co-op takes the edge on this. Produce just doesn't ever seem appealing to me here. Either MUCH too pricey or too waxy, or not ripe. I rarely buy produce here.
Pro tip - if you don't have any items that need weighing and the lines for the cashiers are insanity, hit up the customer service desk to pay. Saves time especially if you're just running in for that carton of milk and box of emergency cookies. Hehe.
13/30