Coulee Dam Harvest Foods — Local services in Coulee Dam

It's kind of small but has a fairly steady flow of customers. They are busy with customers going in and out constantly. But not many heavy shoppers

I didn't even know this place existed during all the years I passed through this town until I stumbled on it by accident on one of my commutes during off season (the bathrooms at the dam were closed, so I went to the casino because it was the only place I could think of in a hurry that I knew had a public restroom right then.) Thats when I saw the Harvest Foods next door to them.

It's in a building with 2 levels, which makes it kind of inconvenient if I were to be shopping with a cart, but, I'm usually just getting a few things on the way to my family dinner night in Omak on Fridays, so, I'm usually armload shopping instead of cart shopping.

I rarely get stuff from both levels (it's not really convenient if it's more than an armload; that would require a cart...) But I do (99% of the time) get in and out pretty fast when I go in and just get what I need at that time. To me, that's where the convenience comes in.

They don't have the selection of any Walmart, but with that, they also don't have the annoying amount of people shopping their either.

They do have pleasant employees and fair prices (as fair as the economy allows, that is...) and often, interesting seasonal items that I don't see everywhere else. Once they carried hummingbird feeder rings... (a finger ring that was a hummingbird feeder) hmmmm...

This last winter they carried those weird emergency blankets (more like reflective mylar, but I hear good things about how well it can work in an ER) I've purchased enough for each vehicle (can't be prepared enough when traveling as much as I do during the colder months).

For a while, they carried the lowest priced TP, so of course, we stocked up on that after the shortage everyone experienced not long ago...

They also have a small deli (sort of) section, located a partial level up in the back (I guess that actually makes them a tri-level store, not bi-level.

Besides the usual grocery stock, they also have a small dairy area and produce section.

They do have plenty of tasty bakery type goods (on both store levels), OTC, and a mini alcohol section (behind the 2nd level check out counter) stocked with the essentials for having a good time.

My biggest complaint is that if you use a cart to shop and check out with, you "have to" have someone accompany you out to your vehicle. If I "don't want help," don't force it on me! So, only cart less shopping here for me, from now on.

Just sayin', "All the money they're now "Not" making from me, because I'd have to, have assistance out to my vehicle if I use a cart to shop/check out..."

Is it stealing they're afraid of? Really, I'm Not going to steal your stupid cart (is it really a thing, "cart...

I had just been in the store for a couple minutes and was having a chat with a friend whom I haven't seen in a while when I was interrupted. I was being told by an employee that i needed to wear a mask in order to be in the store. When I informed them I have a medical condition and physically can't wear one she, politely, offered me curbside pick up, but I would have to go through and order on my phone when I was already standing and waiting in line. I declined and was told that was all they could do for me and that i would have to leave. And I clarified with her before leaving, that i was, in fact, being kicked out for a medical condition which I can't control, she again apologized. But that is fine because not only will I never be spending my money in this location ever again, but as I said on the way...

Way cheaper then Safeway. The people who work at the front counters are super friendly very nice always carry out your groceries if you have more than one bag. And their deli items are delicious today I tried their roast beef wrap and it was so good! And last week I tried their sandwich it was a bacon type of sub sandwich and it was absolutely...