Raley’s O-N-E Market — Attraction in Truckee

I made a detour on our way to the snow... I was not expecting to stop here but seeing a Raley's, I knew it would be familiar to me.

I have to say, this is by far one of the most beautiful Raley's I have ever walked into. The minute I walked into the entrance, it did not feel like I had entered a store, but someone's home... A family home. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the employees and the patrons all felt friendly and kind, the aroma of the coffee station, food court, made you feel like you had arrived home for the holidays. We made a selection from the food court and went upstairs to enjoy our lunch.

This was the first I had ever seen in any raley's, it was so comfy and cozy, there were chairs settings for any occasion. On our way out, I had the pleasure of speaking with a wonderful man by the name of Richard. Forgive me for not remembering his job title, but he was important!...Especially because he stopped to have a conversation with me. I made sure I told him how much I enjoyed walking into the store and the atmosphere that I felt.

He thanked me, and also suggested that my children fill out a letter to Santa!, 😉... Which just so happens that I had letters already in my car waiting to go to the post office for! The convenience was so easy, ..I felt like I was at the right place at the...

Sometimes in business you get lucky, and as luck would have it this Raley's opened in the ideal location at the ideal time for the Truckee-Tahoe community: a solid three months after COVID led thousands to a permanent migration to the area.

And this Raley's clearly fills a niche that the massive Safeway and the smaller Save Mart and Grocery Outlet do not. And moreover will curb the number of locals regularly heading to Reno for Whole Foods and Trader Joe's.

In particular, the curation of the wine / beer / spirits selection stands out. And the alcohol prices are quite reasonable when compared with the other leading retailers -- both in Reno and the Truckee/Tahoe areas. Plus the upstairs bar looks cozy and has interesting seating. It's the sort of store you can browse unhurried in.

It's a challenge to open a massive retail space in this new environment and based on anecdotal evidence from its opening days they...

I ordered 3 Açaí bowls with peanut butter only. I asked if they could layer it. That’s all I asked for. Then I saw that they were putting a bunch of other stuff. I said something and politely asked if those were my bowls. The lady said yes with an attitude. So I brushed it off. Maybe she’s having a bad day whatever. Then I proceeded to say that I only asked for peanut butter and acai. She had an attitude and rolled her eyes at me. I was taken a back again I brushed it off whatever it’s fines no big deal as long as my order is right it’s okay. I finally got the bowls and she did a half a** job and the bowls are only filled half way. Honestly worst experience I’ve had. I said thank you and she rolled her eyes again and walked away. I work at a grocery store I get it. Never complained before, but the employee had a huge attitude. It’s a shame because I come here...