Rosebud Foods — Local services in Colstrip

I've lived in Colstrip since 1980, so I've had plenty of experience shopping at Rosebud Foods. Yes, the prices can be a bit higher, but if you factor in gas and driving to Billings (120 miles) or Miles City (85 miles) to get something (literally) $.08 cheaper, it doesn't make a lot of sense to travel. I do 98% of the shopping for my wife and me, and I note prices. Usually there's no more than 3 or 4 cents difference. Most items are within $.05 the same as in Billings or Miles City. Shopping locally makes much more sense. I've become friendly with many of the employees/managers over the years, and find it a pleasant experience to shop there. It's nice having a manager or stocker or clerk say "Hi Mike! How's your day going?". The only really negative thing I've experienced in the last several years, has been since the store went thru a "reset" in August of 2021. The store was a mess for a week, and the only section that didn't change much was the refrigerated areas. It took a long time, many visits, to learn where the items I normally bought, had gone to. I've been able to get requested items a few days later with the next order, and that mitigates having to drive to get "whatever". They very seldom ask for ID (except for alcohol purchases), they'll take out of state/area checks, they're pleasant to deal with, and they usually have what I need. What more can a local...

I love to get my groceries here...I've been living in Colstrip since 2003 and shop here all the time, today they had everything on my list for supper tonight...we are going to have a good family...

This small store has great service and usually all the basics I need. Their produce dept has improved over the past few years, so the get 5 stars from me! AND the dei has the best jojos...