Fareway Meat and Grocery — Local services in Cedar Rapids

The actual store was clean and fine, but one of the checkout employees was behaving disgustingly! She was sweet to me (note: Im white) but she was giving the WORST attitude right off the bat to a man next to me, who was black (also note: he looked MUCH older than me). She was harassing him over showing an ID (which I understand having an ID for alcohol is required, however she didn't even ID me and I JUST turned 21, just asked my bday) and lied to the man that she had to ID everyone (again a lie because she DID NOT ID me as a young 21 year old just minutes before this encounter). And then she kept getting really loud and started saying stuff like "sir its not bc youre black" "i do this with everyone" (which isnt true), etc. And let me be clear the requesting of an ID wasn't even the problem here, hell he even had one and showed her, but it was the way she treated the man and spoke VERY loudly to try to embarrass him. Making a huge scene over something small. She was rude and very sarcastic when she said nice things to him when he left. And I understand we're in conservative Iowa, and unfortunately, racisism is everywhere, but come on, yall gotta do better. I regret not stepping in for that man when she was harassing him but I struggle with confrontation but still am ashamed I didnt help. But writing this is something. Also this occurred yesterday, Nov 18th 2023 around 3pm or so. I truly hope that worker is absolutely ashamed for harassing and disrespecting that man on the job. And if I remember correctly the worker was a woman with about shoulder-length dark hair with lighter (almost white/grey i think) color highlights. Finally, if Fareway Grocery chooses employees like that to represent their store then I will never be returning. And I will advise everyone I know to not go either. Not until this issue has been...

Employees were helpful as I walked in but weren't the most pleasant as I exited. They seemed judgemental of my purchase ( I heard several comments from the bagger under his breath about my purchase-or lack there of apparently). I was not impressed by the behavior-very childlike and disrespectful. Every sale helps pay your wage and keeps your employer open for business. I was mostly browsing the store to see what they had available, which is legal and fair for a new customer to do. I've rarely visited Fareway in the past having previously lived elsewhere, but now I'm not all too excited to return. Everything elsewhere in the store was fine with items ranging from well priced to average to a little above lowest price (somewhat expected from a small store which was fine). I may return for select items but not for major shopping unless I have improved experiences...

I would give this store a Five Star rating if I was grading their store based on the fresh meats alone. I give this store a Good three stars because I find their selection at this location in particular, small and over priced. Especially with the compitition surrounding them. Milk is expensive when the Dollar general sells milk for $2.00 a gallon down the road and Hi-vee drug store a couple blocks away sells their store brand for less. Aldi's being a cheap store hinders a lot of sales in the area as well. Store gets to busy on the weekends and are closed on Sundays. It's a fine store in general and I like them, but really I only go to the store to buy quality meats and fresh veggies. Other than that The compitition around them are fairly strong for regular items I buy and are...