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| - For a while, I never came here. I didn't feel the pull; I was more familiar with other nearby grocery stores.
Fast forward to today - I now really enjoy shopping at Sobey's. As a parent of little ones, I'm so grateful that they have this Free Fresh Fruit for Kids deal near the front entrance, by the produce. Shopping for groceries is one of the dullest things to put a young kid through, and this treat they offer to all kids (12 and under) is a joy in keeping both myself, the kids, and fellow shoppers, happy.
The prices, in general, are fair. Sale prices can be good! (Love their deals on almond milk, sometimes 2 cartons for $7; or Haagen Daaz for $4.99). Freshness is similar to what you'd expect to find.
Air Miles collectors will appreciate earning 1 point for every $20 spent.
Spending $40 or more will currently get you a receipt offering .04 cents off a litre of gas at a Shell gas station, although there's a gas station with competitively priced gas (we're talking about savings similar to that at Costco's).
We come here with our dog, put him near the large front windows, where I can shoot a glance his way as I shop. There is a lovely woman who works within this Sobey's. She is a true dog person with a gold heart. I've seen her come out to say Hi to our little guy more than once. Met her by first name today. I love seeing this genuine, caring side in people.
There was another time where the person who was restocking on some Haagen Daaz ice cream, opened a new case of ice cream, just to provide me with a very frozen container. It wasn't easy to get to. This gesture was appreciated.
I'm finding that people who work here are just lovely, real people. Nice people.
Funny how they have products that link up to famous chefs, like Jamie Oliver, and a few others (see their pesto, pasta sauce, and frozen food sections) to other chefs that are famous but that I can't think of by name right now.
Yes, I certainly will go again. Yes, I definitely recommend for people to try this Sobey's out.
I'm into health foods, and Sobey's image is meant for mainstream types. Still, I like passing by this place with my kids, who have good associations with this Sobey's. Ha, as my dog probably does, too.
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