Fort Wainwright Commissary — Local services in Fairbanks

A lot of empty shelves; partly due to pandemic but more so on employees not stocking them. Cashiers can be rude and unhelpful at times. Prices are no better than Walmart or Fred Meyer. Best deals are probably only during case lot sales or when coupons are valid. Be sure to check coupon dates as the commissary has a bad habit of leaving expired ones on shelves.

Update 20 months later - shelves appear better stocked. Prices are still unbelievably worse compared to Walmart and fred meyer. Warehouse section that have clubpacks are often disorganized with some products without price tag on shelves. Holiday products that are "suppossed" to be marked down the day after holiday are NOT marked down. Either due to store not caring or the "store associate" not doing their job. I really tried to like this commissary but after almost 2 years of shopping there, I can clearly see why it is one of the worse commissary stores in the...

Great place to buy meat products in regards to selection and price, but very bad place to buy perishable items (bread, cakes, and etc) as it was expired or tasted spoiled. Offers a few alternative choices to some products but does not come anywhere close to Wal-Mart. Dead zone for cell phone service at least with AT&T, so if you want to do research or price comparison move close to the entry doors to obtain a bar. If not be prepared for your phone receive a lot of messages and missed calls once you exit the store. In other states or cities the surcharge is a better trade off but here its a penalty as Fairbanks does not...

Good commissary for the location. Easy access for retirees and they will take special orders for meat and produce if you don't find what you're looking for. During holiday meal prep times the shelves can lack the basics due to demand. If you prep early, it shouldn't be an issue. Workers are friendly and helpful, just like any commissary, there are baggers to help you...