Safeway

Safeway

🛒 Retail & Products · 6477 Almaden Expy · San Jose

NeverAbsolutely not. I’d never go back, buy again, or use them again.
19

total experiences

58%

replied on google

Most reported issues

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Experiences

NeverWait & DelaysFrom Google Reviews
Jun 9, 2026

long pharmacy wait times despite advance prescription submission

Business reply on Google

Hello Mark, we’re sorry to hear about your experience. Our team has been made aware of your concerns. If you’d like to provide more details about your experience or if you’d be interested in a follow-up, please reach out to us via the “Contact Us” page on our official website and provide us with your phone number and reference this google review. Thank you.

NeverStaff BehaviorFrom Google Reviews
Nov 6, 2025

Staff member followed customer due to suspicion of shoplifting

Business reply on Google

Thank you for sharing your experience, Daniel. We take all feedback seriously and are committed to ensuring that every customer feels respected and comfortable in our stores. Your comments have been noted and will be reviewed with the appropriate team to help us maintain a welcoming and professional environment for everyone.

NeverStaff BehaviorFrom Google Reviews
Apr 10, 2025

Staff ignored customer and threw utensils into a box

Business reply on Google

Hello Mario, we appreciate that you have shared your experience on your recent visit. Our team has been made aware of your concerns. If you’d like to provide more details about your experience or if you’d be interested in a follow-up, please reach out to us via the “Contact Us” page on our official website and provide us with your phone number and reference this google review. Thank you.

NeverMisleading & FraudFrom Google Reviews
Mar 26, 2024

Customer purchased a tampered and counterfeit gift card at the store.

Business reply on Google

Hello, Onder. We are very concerned to hear about your experience with a recent purchase of a gift card and resolving the issue. Our goal is to take proper steps to resolve the issue and make our teams aware to help combat issues like these. Please contact our gift card line at 1-877-723-3929 Mon-- Fri 6 AM–6 PM or Sat 8 AM–5 PM (closed Sunday) if you need further assistance. In the meantime, we've shared your feedback with the appropriate teams. Thank you.

NeverStaff BehaviorFrom Google Reviews
Feb 15, 2024

Staff member was rude and dismissive when asked for bathroom code.

Business reply on Google

We're sorry to read that you had such a negative experience with this associate, Gary. This isn't how we expect our staff to conduct themselves, and we've already shared this issue with the store director for their review and training purposes. We'd like to have them follow up with you personally as well, if you could please let us know the best way to reach you via the contact us section of our website when you have the time. We hope to hear from you soon.

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Nov 21, 2023

Incorrect pricing on cheese and rude staff interaction.

Business reply on Google

Oh man, Meechelle! We are very sorry your desired cheese did not ring up correctly, and the service you received was not adequate to assist you properly. Please know your feedback is truly valued, and goes a long way in helping us take the necessary steps to improve. We have shared your comments and concerns with our Management Team for further internal review. If there is ever anything else, don't hesitate to chat with us on our website or mobile app. We look forward to improving your future experience!

NeverWait & DelaysFrom Google Reviews
Aug 24, 2023

Customer waited fifteen minutes for staff at the register

Business reply on Google

Wow, that is not the speed of service we want to provide you with. We've shared this information with the proper team for further review. To be contacted by someone on our team regarding this matter please visit our page, scroll down to Contact Us, and select your preferred method of contact. Hoping to hear back from you.

NeverStaff BehaviorFrom Google Reviews
Aug 22, 2023

Staff and security failed to address open drug use on premises.

NeverStaff BehaviorFrom Google Reviews
Aug 17, 2023

Employee unfairly blamed customer for a cart collision incident

NeverStaff BehaviorFrom Google Reviews
Aug 17, 2023

Customer experienced unprofessional behavior and conflict with store staff.

Business reply on Google

Thank you for your feedback. Please accept our apologies for the unsatisfactory customer service you received. Your comments will be directed to our Store Director for further review. If you would like to be personally contacted regarding your experience, please visit us on our site or Contact Us page. Have a great rest of the day.

NeverOtherFrom Google Reviews
Aug 14, 2023

Store exit barriers pose a potential safety hazard during emergencies.

Business reply on Google

Thanks for your review and we have shared this with the proper teams for further review. Thank you!

NeverStaff BehaviorFrom Google Reviews
Jul 3, 2023

Staff yelled at customer regarding store entry procedures.

Business reply on Google

We appreciate you taking the time to write a review about your recent experience, Jake. We’re sorry your expectations weren’t met upon arrival and that the cashier and security employees were unfriendly due to a misunderstanding at the entry gate at your local Safeway. We are striving to always provide the best possible shopping experience, and it's disappointing to hear we missed the mark. Please contact us via chat or the contact us page on our website if you would like a follow-up with the store director. In the meantime, we've shared your comments with the appropriate teams for review. Have a wonderful day!

NeverTechnical IssueFrom Google Reviews
May 3, 2023

Digital payment methods are not accepted at this location.

Business reply on Google

We're sorry to hear about this, Halil, and we have shared this with our teams for review. We hope to have this looked at and operating as soon as possible for public use. In the meantime, we thank you for bringing this to our attention, and thanks for your patience on this!

NeverProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Aug 30, 2020

Bakery failed to fulfill order correctly and provided poor quality cakes

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Apr 28, 2020

Store closed earlier than posted hours without notification.

NeverProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Aug 13, 2019

The store has a limited selection of organic food products.

NeverProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Jun 22, 2019

store sells expired food and poor quality produce

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Feb 20, 2018

Store staff were unavailable to process customer checkout.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Aug 12, 2017

The store is consistently crowded and provides poor customer service.