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| - This location is the closest to my house. It is a nice option for those looking for a well-run and general shopping experience. It does not amaze or wow you, but they have done a good job updating the location, especially after a recent remodel.
~What To Do~
They are just like every other Frys in the valley. They recently had a remodel, which expanded things to do...such as an updated Starbucks, a new inside/outside lounge and an upgraded health foods section.
~The Good~
The location is a true positive, right in the action of Camelback Colonnade and right across the street from Town and Country. The staff has been helpful when called upon and the checkout team is both personable and fast. Also whenever I self-check-out, I always can rely on the attendant to quickly override the system, before I do it for them, haha. The food items now offered in the healthy-food section are bonus over other generic Fry's stores...with Whole Food's and Hi-Health across the street; they best do a good job. Everything seems to be well stocked; I never have an issue finding what I need. They also do have a nice wine and spirits collection, and once in a while I find a better deal than anywhere else, and get giddy. Overall, this is the main grocery store my fiancé and I choose to use.
~The Bad~
The transition they made to a more complete store is nice, yes. But this is no Whole Foods or Sprouts. While offering a general variety of different produce and meat items, it is still just a generic store, with a generic offering of food items. I am never expecting much, and usually come here for the basic veggies and wait until the weekend for my Farmer's market for the nice veggies I use each day in my cooking. Most fish are farmed, some aren't, and when they are, they are pricey. If I am paying more $$ for nicer fish, I'll go somewhere that has a bit nicer food section. Also, the bathrooms are horrible. Random dig, yes...but still...woof.
~The Down Low~
Basically, besides the upgrades, it's a generic grocery store. I like to shop around, so Fry's is my go-to for basic necessities in my kitchen. I rely on this store to help me, where Sprouts or others do not: control costs. HOWEVER, when I need some yummy produce or seafood...I go elsewhere/to the farmers market. It is closer to 3 1/2 stars, but I have to give it 3 and lower it down, simply out of principle. It gets 3 stars for quality/speed of service, variety of necessities compared to price of good, location of store, and a 1/2 star for the recent upgrade. 1/2 star is lost right away for the bathroom, and the rest really are lost on the commonality of the store. It serves its purpose, and I will continue going....but for select items.
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