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| - This is one of two Fry's within about half of mile of each other - one on the north side of Mountain View, and the other on the south side. One is a Fry's Signature Market, and the other is a Fry's Marketplace. Apparently they were owned by two different companies before Kroger bought them out and turned both of them into Fry's.
I prefer this one simply because it is a little better organized, and has a wider variety of general merchandise. They have a fairly good selection of wines and alcoholic beverages, although their selection isn't as good as AJ's. They do have a fair amount of natural and organic items and their vegetables and fruits are very good. They have a nice little deli, with varying priced meats and cheeses. Also, the store doesn't seem as cramped as the other one, and the merchandise doesn't seem to be as crammed into each nook and cranny. This may be simply a matter of the size of the store, but it does make shopping a lot easier and relaxing.
The clerks are generally pleasant, and helpful, although sometimes a little rushed. Apparently Fry's is on a cost cutting campaign, and of course, the first thing they cut back on is help. But the workers really make an effort to help the customers, and we appreciate that.
I do go to AJ's for specialty items and their beer and wine selection. However, for every day shopping, this is the place to go.
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