I love this store!! So much I almost hate sharing this review, lest the store become crowded & change :-)
Every employee is SUPER friendly and helpful! They have a wide variety of products-especially for such a small store!! If you need almost ANY Asian grocery item, check here!! The prices are absolutely amazing on most items-a few are just "average" prices(at least for me-however with 5 kids I am often a Sam's/Costco shopper, so maybe thats not fair), &some may be a similar price, but for a higher quality product, so absolutely worth it(italian whole milk mozzarella-Im looking at you...I cannot even find this anywhere else in Idaho Falls)!!
Produce is amazing, very high quality, the organic sweet potatoes a few weeks back were the best, my kids were even requesting them for snacks :-) Lots of organics, lots of high quality, good looking produce!! Always good prices!! Although many times small quantities(usually there is more in back, if you need it because you have a large family like me, just ask :-))
While not of interest to me and my family, they have a wide variety of vegan/plant based items. Everything from meat & dairy substitutes to vegan frozen pizza &a wide variety of snacks!!
My younger kids(9,10,& 12)love coming in with me to see what they can find, its always like a treasure hunt for them since stock changes often(I love this too)!! They love all the unique products, it has even encouraged my picky, autistic daughter to try more things & that is a huge plus for this mama!!
I love the bargains, such amazing prices, knowing I can still get a full cart of groceries for ~$100...where else is that possible??? Yes, sometimes dates are a bit close, but my kids eat so much that's never a problem!! Heck, some of the items are in the "never go bad" category & it really doesn't matter(do cans of tomatoes ever really expire? Coffee?) You will also often get bounce back coupons on your receipt, an extra $3-5 off your next purchase, it's not alot, but everything helps in today's economy-AND its on top of their already low prices!!
We have met the owners, tonight Dave(one half of the husband/wife owner team)bagged my groceries and gave my kiddos candy bars, they were so excited!! He even remembered that I had 2 more(one was at gymnastics, one stayed in the car)&told them to pick for their siblings too. You just cannot ask for more!!!
A few weeks ago we met Chrystal(her photo at the entrance does not do her justice!!)& I believe one, maybe 2 of their children working in the produce dept. As a mom, I appreciate the lessons they're instilling :-)
It is definitely a family affair, which in turn creates an amazing family atmosphere!!!
We have lived in 11 states over the last 23yrs, I can honestly say this is probably my favorite store ever, definitely top 3 for sure(up there with HEB of TX & Woodman's of WI). I enjoy the variety, HEB/Woodmans were huge warehouse like stores that always had everything, this is a small store but with constantly rotating stock that gives it the variety of a much larger store :-)
Not sure if this is the store or Idaho Falls, but about a month ago I left my wallet at the store, likely in a cart(I think I left it in the cart, hubs loaded groceries in the car & didnt realize I hadn't taken it with me-oops), someone turned it in. Same condition I left it, nothing missing-not even the cash or "special coins" I was holding for the kids. Another amazing testament to the store & its...
   Read moreFew good prices, most was more expensive than our local stores. A lot was cheaper at Costco for organics, winco for most items. Nothing special except those limited deals. Lots of lower prices surround cheap carbs like bread, sweets and chips. Pork was .50 per lb more expensive as all meats were overpriced. Produce was ridiculously high. Shrimp was in tricky 12oz bags, not 1lb and all dirty, non USA sources, except one and the price was no discount. Cheeses were super low quality and overpriced as were sausage and deli meat too. Free range eggs, $3.99 for 12, they are 1.99 everyday at natural grocers. Grassland butter, just a name, not grass-fed, 3.99lb. Our area we can get several brands at 2.79 lb. Shop the add and odds and ends, but everything else is a bad deal. Check per oz prices online with other stores as you make your buying decisions. Costco won't show in store pricing, Winco doesn't either, but Amazon, Sam's and Albertsons will. Very very disappointed with the deceptive marketing of have the same size packaging for items with less ounces to make prices look better. I expected better from a chain with...
   Read moreThis store has something for everyone, whether it be plantbased foods, supplements, skincare, haircare, cosmetics, eyelashes, gardening stuff, plants, flowers, toiletries, kitchen items, car gadgets, housewares, organics, produce, wine, snacks, kombucha, breads, candy, ice cream, spices, nuts, International food items, etc! The selection changes frequently, so it's best to visit multiple times a week to find fun new surprises. The store is always clean, organized, and well stocked. The team members work hard here to make certain customers are greeted, assisted, and treated like family. We frequent this store multiple days every week and each time we've seen team members cleaning in the store and making everything look so nice. They do a fantastic job keeping this Grocery Outlet run like a well oiled machine, while being friendly, welcoming, and fun. The owners are awesome as well, and they are down to earth and kind. The amount of money saved from shopping here is incredible, and Idaho Falls is fortunate to have this great store here in...
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