Lakeland Discount Grocery — Local services in Lakeland

So many shoppers write reviews about them selling “expired food” please read the following information and learn. You do not have to buy here but I do know many people who haves saved significantly because of their prices. Also ALL the staff have always treated those that I know very well!!!! Never ever heard of racism!!!! Check the place out for yourself, it just may help you during these difficult times!!

From USDA Food Product Dating Web Page:

"There are no uniform or universally accepted descriptions used on food labels for open dating in the United States. As a result, there are a wide variety of phrases used on labels to describe quality dates.

Examples of commonly used phrases: -A "Best if Used By/Before" date indicates when a product will be of best flavor or quality. It is not a purchase or safety date. -A "Sell-By" date tells the store how long to display the product for sale for inventory management. It is not a safety date. -A “Use-By" date is the last date recommended for the use of the product while at peak quality. It is not a safety date except for when used on infant formula as described below. -A “Freeze-By” date indicates when a product should be frozen to maintain peak quality. It is not a purchase or safety date.

Except for infant formula, product dating is not required by Federal regulations.

USDA estimates that 30 percent of the food supply is lost or wasted at the retail and consumer levels. One source of food waste arises from consumers or retailers throwing away wholesome food because of confusion about the meaning of dates displayed on the label. To reduce consumer confusion and wasted food, the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service recommends that food manufacturers and retailers that apply product dating use a “Best if Used By” date. Research shows that this phrase conveys to consumers that the product will be of best quality if used by the calendar date shown. Foods not exhibiting signs of spoilage should be wholesome and may be sold, purchased, donated and consumed beyond the labeled "Best if...

Most all of the employees are great, there’s one lady that has had an attitude one more than 1 occasion. When I looked at the screen to see how prices were rang up, she challenged me aggressively, “What’s wrong”, I explained that she rang up items the wrong price, I proceeded to explain to her the pricing, and she had an attitude and said she didn’t make the prices. When I spoke to the manager, she proceeded to tell me that some price tags are from the retail stores. I tried to explain, A can of ”Pringles has a $.99 price on it, and they charged me $1.19. She again stated that some stickers are from the retail stores. I tried to explain to her that a retail price would be higher than their price. She didn’t get it. If the retail store was selling it for $.99, why in the heck would I be willing to pay $1.19 here???? Be careful!!! When they first opened, prices were great, they have increased dramatically. Gatorade cases are $13.99, and if you look at Winn Dixie and Publix, they often go buy 2 get 1 free, so there is no deal here. now you have to look for deals on some products, and then watch the scanning, more than once it has rung up wrong. Then be careful when you challenge them, you’ll get hit with attitude. It’s a shame there aren’t other places like this, that don’t get greedy and start bucking the prices slowly but surely, and now you’re not getting much of a deal if you plan and buy BOGO’s at other stores, and it will be...

AWESOME ....AWESOME ....AWESOME!!!....This was my first time coming and found everything as described and posted and will definitely be back!!.... Variety and Quality at the prices given are unbeatable!...Store is organized and clean . Staff are friendly and very helpful. You have to know going in that SOME of the items may be out of date , so no surprises but the packaging is still in tact and of good quality. So if you know this and don’t mind then your all good.

Meat is a great selection and again amazing on the prices. Anything from Bacon to Porterhouse Steaks. Where else can you find a case of Stovetop Dressing for a $1.00??!!! Or Smithfield Pork loins 2 for $4.00??!!!!

Even Milo Kitchen Dog treats for my fur baby !!...A lot of Name Brand items for less than 1/2 the price of regular store prices.

We came 30mins away and will be back from now on and it was worth the trip. I highly recommend if your looking to save money and find some great bargains.

Can’t say enough of how Please we are to find this gem. I spent a total of $34 and walked It with 6 bags of groceries including Meats!!

I could keep going on...but recommend you see...