Grocery Depot — Local services in Albany

Call it the Cheese Store. Tho I believe technically it is called a "Salvage store".....However, I went today with my son that read expiration dates on everything. I usually get the cheese wedges, and always cheap enough to try things that are new to me (love cheese) I think the big wheels sliced freshly for you are the best.

Here's the rub, seriously, virtually everything on the shelves, including the cheese wedges in the cooler, is expired, not just by a few days but some for 9 months. Even the chips.

He let me buy a small ice cream, that had 2 days left on it. And that was it. People are nice and maybe they fill a bill for some, but, hmmmmmm. Before I thought it was a onesie or twosie on getting expired foods which was pointed out when I got home, because I don't pay attention to those things.

I'll only go back any more for the big freshly sliced cheeses, which are delicious and priced very well. Best...

As long as you have the right expectations Grocery Depot is great. I go to grocery Depot to find unique treats I've never had before. Yes some are expired or the packaging is damaged but that is what I expect. So I don't stick my nose up when I see that. They have weird brands and drinks and candy and most is inexpensive.

You can also find good fresh meats. They have a variety of cheese also. There are fresh baked goods and stuff you would find in bulk bins at other box stores.

Can't really do all your shopping there and you can't always find what you found the last time you went but that's what I would expect.

The service is always nice too.

And in case you didn't know "best by" dates are not regulated well and often completely arbitrary so use your best judgement. If something contains meat or dairy you probably want to stay close to the Best by date. But most other stuff...

I've been to the store 3 or 4 times in the last 8 weeks and each time I find great stuff. Great cheese products (giant wheels of Brie for $5 and 20oz boxes of Feta for $2), yogurt (greek 3 for $1), cereal, large family bags for $3 & reg. boxes of Captain crunch for $1, drinks: dented cans of flavored water and soda 10, sometimes 20 for $1, (don't forget the 10cent dep.)...they also have incredible deals on junk food, which will be my downfall. I always walk out of there with way more than I need, but at least I saved! Thanks, hope you guys stick around, another happy customer...p.s.~ I gave only 4 stars because sometimes it's hard to find prices on stuff and I have to set things aside to ask...but...