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| - It's been about a year since I first switched to Sprouts for my groceries and it's about time I updated this dusty thing :p
Originally I was only going to Sprouts for the fresh produce. The fruits and vegetables I've bought at Sprouts have always been fresh and affordable. The produce is well organized and well stocked. Only section that I wish was stocked a little better are the peppers. There's been more than once that there have only been one or two Jalapenos if any. Admittedly, the peppers we buy are probably not in high demand (not many people buy a slew of Jalapenos and Habaneros every other week) so I can't hold it against them.
Now however, I'm finding I d almost all of my shopping here. Since our discovery of the bulk spices, we've been refilling our spice bottles for half the price of what it costs elsewhere. This comes in particularly handy when I need some obscure spice that I need when trying out a new recipe. It's a lot easier to buy just what I need instead of a $5.00+ bottle of a Spice I will rarely use. And if you like to really spice up your homemade chilli, the New Mexico Chili Powder will knock your socks into next Tuesday.
Speaking of bulk sections, you have any idea how much we've been saving with the bulk baking goods? Holy crap! Again, great for the obscure item that you only need a little of but since the girl and I have started using other grains, we've been hitting this section up more often. I pound quinoa is cheaper from the bulk than it is from the box. And can easily fill up my flour, sugar, and other baking items for less and as needed.
Lastly, the meat section. Honestly I never really thought there was much of a difference between normal meat and grass fed. Boy did I learn how wrong I was. Chicken is almost always on sale here and tastes amazing. Not to mention I can easily make a meal for two out of one chicken breast given how big they are. And the bulk cut bacon is to DIE for. Bought it on a lark a few weeks back and will probably never buy bacon elsewhere (DAMN YOU SPROUTS!! XD). As I mentioned in the old review, the premade/premarinated meals are also great. The Pollo Asada and Spinach/feta stuffed chicken breasts are some of our favorites.
Food aside, let's talk the customer service. The meat counter staff are always super helpful. Not only are they friendly when working with you, they go above and beyond to help you. I found out the hard way that I am atrocious at removing skin from a fish fillet the first time I bought one. the second time we wanted fish, I asked if they could remove the skin after weighing it and they didn't even bat an eye. Went home with a freshly skinned fillet that I was able to cut into nice fish steaks instead of butchering them. The girl even got help the last time she came in needing a custom cut on a pork roast. Had we asked the same thing at other grocery stores, the staff would be reluctant to help if not just flat out rude about it. Sprouts on the other hand have always been helpful and happy to do so.
As for the cashiers and baggers, the majority of them are good natured and chatty making the checkout experience that much better. Particularly if you go during the downtime hours. I've had more than one instance where I left laughing with a smile on my face after working with them. Not something I can say about many places. You can genuinely tell that the people at Sprouts take pride in their jobs and are happy to be there. Because of these great experiences, they deserve the updated five star rating I'm giving them.
Sprouts has been my first stop for groceries for the last year and I have no reason to change that anytime soon! Sprouts, keep up the great work!
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