Dollar General — Local services in Centralia

There's been two new Dollar Generals open up this year. One at Kresky and Summa st. at the south side of the viaduct and the second at either the 1400 or 1500 block of Harrison Ave. I've been to all three stores in the Centralia Chehalis area, the 3rd being on Reynolds Ave just a couple hundred feet from N. Pearl in Centralia. This one would be my 1st recommendation, followed by Kresky Ave... gonna feel foolish if I spelled that wrong.. lol now the newest $1 General on Harrison Ave isn't quite operational in my opinion. Stopped in, one block from home after a stressful day at work for a gallon of milk and a few things for snacks and lunch products. My phone's screen was cracked and lately it was starting to give me problems so while I was about to leave I noticed they had a bit of a selection of cell phones. That's where (BOY DID I CHOOSE THE WRONG TIME AND PLACE) to buy a phone. Clerk was on the phone with 🤔 the owner or manager 4 time's regarding the key to the cabinet, ringing it up... know what? You can't have everything go smoothly all the time.. they were really nice about everything although after about 30 minutes I was told the phones weren't in the system and my money was returned for that. I hope everything works out better for them soon. I'm disabled and standing there was not a good thing. I wish them luck and yeah, I'll go there again. Um... not to buy a phone and probably not going to buy the milk there either. It's $.50 less a few blocks...

First of alll... this place has no right to call themselves the DOLLAR General... I just spent $15 on like 5 items, nearly every item here costs exactly (or MORE) what you would pay at Walmart or any other grocery store for the same items or factory rejects/expired/cheaply made versions.

That being said, I'm writing a bad review because the employees here are terrible and falsely accused/embarrassed us. She accused me and my boyfriend of stealing because I had a purse and he had his backpack on which he never took off or got into. We are used to carrying our bags because we were homeless for awhile and too often would get stuck places without our belongings. I paid for all the items in my basket and left with a receipt as proof. The lady told me to empty out my purse and while I wasn't comfortable dumping my personal belongings on the counter I did try and show her inside my purse. She was not having it, probably feeling stupid herself. I am owed an apology, which I'll probably never get, so just don't shop here unless you have nice clothes and $$$$ to spend because otherwise you'll get accused of stealing and made to look like a theif! Employees need...

What a great store! We love shopping here when we are in the area. I always feel like I am shopping at a mom and pop with the way the staff treats me! The staff is friendly, helpful, and show pride in their store. If I need help or have questions the staff is always happy to help me to the best of their abilities. I love how neatly the seasonal and holiday items are set close to the main isle are when you enter the shop. This Dollar General carries all the basic items we need for everyday life and events. My friends who live in the area shop here often! They love not having to walk/bike/drive 5+ miles to a large store when they may find all...