This is the closest grocery store to my Phoenix home, but it stands out for other reasons.
The store has an extensive cheese and deli meat department with the friendliest customer service person, who encourages trying something before buying it. I always appreciate the opportunity and end up purchasing items that weren't on the "list" at all.
There is a Starbucks in the store on the left side as you enter, if you are desperate for a coffee or just want to enjoy your grocery shopping with a drink in hand. As for the other type of drink, the wine area has a big selection, also on the left side of the store but toward the back past the bread.
There is a large parking lot, but sometimes it can fill up, particularly at lunch time from customers at a few favorite restaurants that are in the same strip. So, try to avoid grocery shopping during prime time for these restaurants, if possible.
The only reason for the loss of one star is the pain to click on all those Safeway Just for U coupons.