Comments on: Avoiding Safeway

By: Nina

Nina — Fri, 02 May 2008 01:56:50 +0000

By: Ali_Baba

Ali_Baba — Thu, 01 May 2008 11:00:47 +0000

We have some produce and meat places on Taraval, but I end up at the [now] Lucky on Sloat a lot. I try to only buy stuff on sale there, though, unless I really need it. The Daly City TJ’s is good for ‘green’ cleansers and some other stuff, they have Niman Ranch for cheaper than the luxury grocery stores.
Safeway is good for the occasional deep discount on beer or liquor [comparable to or cheaper than costco if you get it the right week].
I’ll have to try to hit up the indie places more. I make a good effort in most other areas.

By: NetDiva

NetDiva — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:16:36 +0000

@smilinshell1 – Yeah, El Chico is a Mexican Market and it kicks some major ass. There are a bunch in the Mission. They’re usually epecially good for Safeway.

By: smilinshell11

smilinshell11 — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:00:17 +0000

Thanks for the comment! I do like going to Safeway so I can get my Alaska Airline miles that’s for sure. I’m really looking to being able to buy at least produce this summer at a farmer’s market.

Another great place to look for different stuff is at the Latino markets. I’m not sure if you have any around there but my mom has been able to find some great deals.

Have a great day and thanks again for the comment!

By: John Mark

John Mark — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:35:27 +0000

@seven – I know which Safeway you’re talking about. Actually, you’re not that far from a nice produce market at 22nd Ave. and Irving. Yeah, it’s probably a few blocks for you, but I’ve walked that route many times

As for the Asian market, you can wade through most of the produce and meats without needing a translator.

Also, being near Noriega, you’re close to one of the best Asian BBQ shops in the Bay Area – It’s called “cheung hing” – http://www.yelp.com/biz/cheung-hing-chinese-restaurant-san-francisco

By: Erica

Erica — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:34:45 +0000

just darn convenient though!

By: Jerry

Jerry — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:24:54 +0000

Yeah but what about milk, bread? Cotsco seems the cheapest for both… can’t stand Safeway though

By: NetDiva

NetDiva — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:52:04 +0000

Good point, Seven. I wasn’t thinking about this from a non-driving viewpoint. I have a car.

By: Seven

Seven — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:44:39 +0000

If I’m looking at walking distance (1/2 mile or less), Safeway is the only store, period. There are no local meat markets and my El Chico doesn’t have a meat counter.

The one local Chinese seafood store… well most of the signs in the store aren’t in english, and most of the employees don’t speak english either. It’s just not worth the effort to try to figure out what you’re buying and how much it costs.

At least Safeway has a fish counter with employees that speak english, and will even answer questions about which seafood is sustainable.

I’d prefer to walk to a local nonchain store, but it’s not a reasonable option in my location (Central Sunset near Noriega).