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Smart & Final
401 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103, United States
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Au
Review №1

My mother has visited Smart & Final for 50 years and she said “This is my favorite store”

Lu
Review №2

Friendly and fast service. Clean and organized. My always go to for shopping. Thanks S&F

Da
Review №3

Great products luv to shop there cashiers are always helpful and personable😀

S
Review №4

Good selection of stuff in large quantities at good prices.

cl
Review №5

Great customer service, great prices very satisfying.

Ci
Review №6

They usually have a wide selection of utensils and storage containers and I like to shop for seasonal items there

jo
Review №7

Always have what I need

On
Review №8

Store is filthy. Floors are dirty and has horrible odor. Will not shop at this location again!!!

Ka
Review №9

Went in to grab a few things. The store was clean, the cashier was courteous and they had all the things I was looking for.

Os
Review №10

Clean store, good prices, friendly people working there and always willing to help.

de
Review №11

In stock, had everything I needed. Reminded me I did not have my madk on. Did not get upset at me. Of course I put it on right away and thanked them for telling me.

Ma
Review №12

I asked for assistance and the employee said she cannot help me because she was working alone with some other employee who was busy. This was Wednesday 12/23 evening around 8:30pm . I had to drive to the one on colorado which had at least 10 employees working . Smart & Final send help over to the store on Fair Oaks.

Er
Review №13

Always great to find items I need at good prices and friendly cashiers.

Je
Review №14

Nice place to buy things with good service.

an
Review №15

Basically a nice little store - a little hard to find some items but overall great selection. The thing that bothers me most though is that every single time Ive come in here, I get hit with a prejudicial attitude. Thats something that anyone can happen upon anywhere at any time but for some reason, it always happens here.Im against prejudice toward anyone for any reason but theres another problem that bears addressing. Sometimes, it is those groups of people who feel prejudiced against who actually perpetuate the dynamic when they in turn treat others who are different from them with less friendliness and much more coldness. Theres a sense of entitlement that seems to go along with it too - its annoying, unnecessary and unfair. I dont like being prejudiced against either.

Jo
Review №16

They nearly always have what Im looking for. Asst. Manager is a super guy.

Ko
Review №17

Clean and not too crowded. No waiting to get in on a Saturday afternoon. Well stock with most essential grocery items. My preferred grocer at these times of the virus pandemic.

Le
Review №18

After trying to buy a mask right now, Andres was very difficult to deal with. As a manager I would be concerned about this employee moving forward... other than that the store is wonderful.

Er
Review №19

Worst bathrooms. Theyre never clean. Ever.

Ja
Review №20

They are completely stocked and they have exceeded the social distancing thing. Good place to shop and never really packed with people so you can enjoy your shopping experience.

Ro
Review №21

Lance goes the distance! 6 Stars for him and this location!🤗

Mi
Review №22

A little smaller than other Smart & Final locations, but kept up well and friendly, helpful staff.

El
Review №23

It was an awesome store and the people there were awesome I cant wait to go back to that store

ST
Review №24

Awesome

Ar
Review №25

You can get in and out quickly and safely

Mi
Review №26

I appreciate the daily updates on Facebook, I wish all locations did the same. Everything is organized and clean.

Ch
Review №27

This place is pretty much similar to the Smart & Final on Fair Oaks. I love this place! I just love Smart & Finals because they carry all of the food items I enjoy.

Su
Review №28

I consistently buy certain products here for huge savings. Coffee, cleaning supplies, food storage containers, etc. I havent always loved the First Street products.Atmosphere is austere, and checkout lines get long.

Sh
Review №29

I have always found what I needed, and the staff is courteous.

J-
Review №30

Great store, but getting pricey

Yo
Review №31

Good for larges sizes and volumes.

Li
Review №32

Quick and easy, social distancing enforced, masks required.

St
Review №33

The manager of this location, Martine, went above and beyond to correct a slight error. He went out of his way to accommodate my wife who left the store without everything she purchased. Martine personally delivered the items to our home. Thank you for hiring such a great manager.

An
Review №34

Great 👍.

Gi
Review №35

This place is pretty much similar to the Smart & Final on Fair Oaks. I love this place! I just love Smart & Finals because they carry all of the food items I enjoy.

Va
Review №36

This particular Smart and Final is small, but yet well stocked. The people who shop there, for the most part, are usually very friendly, as so are the cashiers. Not much to say, about this location; however, its a pretty cool place to stop in and pickup a few things you may have forgotten along the way to or for a special event.

Ju
Review №37

Huge parking lot Great for meeting family to exchange kids. Prices are great too.

Ka
Review №38

Helpful employees! Good selection! Great prices! Stire is clean and well-organized! I will go back!

Vi
Review №39

The staff are helpful with the exception of one cashier. I asked her about having large water bottle and with an attitude her answer was no. They did have larger water bottles. The store is well organized.

Ch
Review №40

This Smart & Final isnt too big, but it gets the job done if youre hosting a party and need to stock up on supplies. They share a parking lot with a small hardware store, but it never really gets crowded. The only problem is that the checkout lines move a bit slow, but if youre patient youll be fine.

Ca
Review №41

Lines at the check out are always long.

Ar
Review №42

I like Smart & Final becuz they have a wide variety of items in reg & box store sizes. Prices are good & esp if youre throwing a party, this is the place to buy your food & party supplies

An
Review №43

Great ride

DR
Review №44

Great low prices! Lots of variety of food products. Cashiers were friendly. Store was far busier than I could ever recall in my past visits to this store.

Br
Review №45

I like shopping at Smart & Final but this store doesnt appear to be that good. Theres another Smart & Final in Pasadena thats in a much better location.If you happen to live towards the east side of Pasadena then youre in luck as youll be closer to the other store by Colorado Avenue & Sierra Madre Villa Avenue|Madre Street.If you happen to live closer to the Fair Oaks Avenue location, you might want to drive to the other store to shop.

Hi
Review №46

Good prices every day, clean, generally good - but downrating because they essentially never actually stock significant amounts of the lead sale items on their weekly flyers and run out very quickly. It is frustrating to get the bait and switch every single time.

Em
Review №47

Its has most of what I need when I go! Only time when they run out of product is when they give a deal too good to pass up. But I did get a rain check for the product!

fr
Review №48

Decent place. Small and quiet. More a market than grocery store.

Po
Review №49

Very cheap and a great place to pick up groceries if youre just looking for the basics!

Su
Review №50

Nice, clean store, staff are helpful, they seem to run out of some of my favorite items often.

Ro
Review №51

Good prices, competitive with the warehouse stores. I would give 5 stars except the lines at check out are usually too long.

El
Review №52

Smart & Final on N. Fair Oaks Ave is a great store in terms of price, especially on meat. It is always clean and well stocked with extremely helpful staff.

필리
Review №53

Good low price. Good quality. If you wanna buy many home goods, there it is.

Ne
Review №54

A step up from regular grocery stores without committing to a membership!

Te
Review №55

Staff is always friendly

Dy
Review №56

Its a good place for junk food and soft drinks (theres alcohol, but I dont drink). But, theres not much in the way of produce or vegan items.

Sa
Review №57

Its always a pleasure to encounter an establishment that is customer oriented.

Fr
Review №58

This Smart & Final is not well stocked, hasnt been updated and overall just dreary

Ca
Review №59

Shelves are not stocked good enough. You can never find all the items.

Ja
Review №60

Just enjoying

Pa
Review №61

This store is conveniently located amd is nextdoor to a true value hardware (or something like it). It has a bunch of restaurant-like cooking pots pans utensils storage and food containers to include sternos and chaffing dishes. The food selection didnt seem to be the best (had to buy 3 pounds of carrots as that was all they had besides baby carrots) and no pie pastry (except in a shell frozen or crumb crust). But they had a bunch of frozen prepared or almost prepared food. I even saw frozen avocado halves (have never seen that before). It is a neat place to look and shop. Im usually shopping at Trader Joes and Costco with the occasional Ralphs or Super King and I find it place has its own uniqueness. It is worth the stop to see this place. Staff are quite helpful and knowledgeable.

ve
Review №62

Clean and friendly..Great prices.Fully stocked

Gi
Review №63

Customer services really good. But the store war unorganized and items were out of stock.

Be
Review №64

Great the experience was truly fantastic

We
Review №65

Clean and friendly

Gi
Review №66

Always the best prices in town and sales make shopping even better

Se
Review №67

Easy parking. Clean and organized store.

Jo
Review №68

Great experience. The staff was very helpful and pleasant.

m.
Review №69

They occasionally have some decent deals on stuff - bit not where Id go for the kitchen staples. Yet if youre having a cookout, they do mass quantities well.

Ma
Review №70

Price is going up, maybe cause vons closed up the street. Not cool cause Im always shopping there, I no they are making a new store were the old vons was.i you guys can beat there prices?

He
Review №71

Staff very helpful. Store well stocked .

Lo
Review №72

Always parking. Good produce. Variety goods.

Je
Review №73

Ok...They NEED to Clear the aisles. Its like a Traffic jam all the time. As you enter which is the produce section. ..Really bad. They are asking for a law suit!.

Sa
Review №74

Exelent good prices

Ye
Review №75

Employees always rude unhappy I just go when I really need it to go Do I recommend that store Never !!!

Je
Review №76

Very helpful staff. Thanks Andres!

Lo
Review №77

They have everything you need, in small or large quantities. Good prices and excellent customer service.

De
Review №78

They had hardware that I was looking for. Which is difficult to find now that OSH is closed!

Je
Review №79

Friendly staff, good prices.

Ch
Review №80

Always been satisfied. They carry general goods that I use

Di
Review №81

Smart and final what happened to all the compleats chicken alfredo ??

Je
Review №82

Good customer service

Ma
Review №83

Fast to get in and out

ge
Review №84

Good place to shop great service also

SE
Review №85

Friendly service great products.. and cheap prices.

Da
Review №86

Great selection and even better prices....

Od
Review №87

Convenient and superb almost all needs are available

an
Review №88

Very nice place to shop, good specials.

Lu
Review №89

Nice clean isles well organized

Mi
Review №90

The tacos are great and good prices.

Ma
Review №91

Exelent service I love it

Yv
Review №92

Helped right away, very courteous.

Ju
Review №93

Always well stocked and maintained

Sc
Review №94

Great deals on Red Bull

Ma
Review №95

Great prices and fabulous selections!

An
Review №96

Helpful staff and found what i needed

Ka
Review №97

San leandro ca marina hotel

Da
Review №98

Medium sized Smart & Final usually plenty of parking

hk
Review №99

Very limited gift cards here.

Em
Review №100

Good bulk goods, limited produce

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4.2 Rating
  • Address:401 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103, United States
  • Site:https://smartandfinal.com/stores#/7963
  • Phone:+1 626-568-8446
Categories
  • Grocery store
  • Discount supermarket
  • Grocery delivery service
  • Produce market
  • Supermarket
  • Warehouse store
  • Wholesale grocer
  • Wholesaler
Working hours
  • Monday:6AM–10PM
  • Tuesday:6AM–10PM
  • Wednesday:6AM–10PM
  • Thursday:6AM–10PM
  • Friday:6AM–10PM
  • Saturday:6AM–10PM
  • Sunday:6AM–10PM
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
  • Safety dividers at checkout:Yes
Highlights
  • Great produce:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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