Fresh & Easy

Shuttered and gone. I wonder what store will lease this property so close to my work…

Closed, too expensive, only a few staples there
19 cent bananas
cheap vegetables.
Decent cheap meats occasionally
Everything else is too expensive and you’ll have to spend a lot of $ just to get a $ 5 off coupon.
Meanwhile average invoice on a Ralphs, Von’s, Albertsons, you save at least $ 5 if not a lot more.
Why did they fail?
They expanded too fast
They could have taken that extra money and applied it to discounts, brighter advertising (their ads are in a «meh just throw me out, I’m like year old lettuce») cheap paper in green.
It really frustrates me why HQ there in El Segundo didn’t see this coming. You’d have to be a complete moron to think that this was a good business model.

I’m sad that this location has closed, as it’s been a great fix for me to get some shopping done late at night (normally I come here if it’s after 9 PM and if Trader Joe’s has closed up shop for the night). I’ve always loved the quiet nature of this shopping plaza, even though it doesn’t seem like it gets a whole lot of business. The pre-​made entrees here have been lifesavers on numerous occasions. And their store-​brand tapioca pudding is a lot better than the crappy Kozy Shack brand that you’d find in other grocery stores. Darn. Well if I have to get any good tapioca pudding I’ll probably have to go out to their location in Duarte, lest it gets closed too in another sweep, since the chain is pretty mis-​managed and doesn’t seem to be doing well as a whole.
I also like the self-​checkout concept, although most times I’ve been here, there was an attendant who helped me bag anyway. And during the few times the computer went haywire on me, there was no one nearby to be found. Funny how that works sometimes.

We decided to go to Fresh & Easy today for groceries. Prices here are a little higher compared to Ralph’s so I expected higher quality. I got home, cut open a bell pepper and it was moldy. Not what I expect from a store with the word «fresh» in its name. We had to stop cooking preparations to take it back to the store. Very inconvenient and annoying… They just offered us a new bell pepper. Didn’t compensate us for our wasted time. Yeah… Sorry but I’m going to Ralph’s from now on.

Very good location and is located right next door to a dollar tree which is also one of my favorite locations

Oh dang, fresh&&easy ! You’ve made a lasting impression on me !
I’ve seriously only been here a few times ;when you’re a foothills student roaming around after school with just a few bucks to spare, you go to fresh and easy to take advantage of their samples ! Bahaha !
Ahem. But besides that. This is a nice little market, selling all the staples. Though there isn’t as much variety than other markets, the cleanliness and atmosphere def make up for it :) &&fresh food guranteed !
Kinda reminds me of a trader joes, more more funky fresh !

This Fresh & Easy location is located in the same plaza as McDonald’s, Half & Half and Dollar Tree (located right next to actually) with plenty of parking. This plaza in general is pretty quiet (as I think this part of Arcadia is not heavily visited as other parts).
Anyways, this location is pretty standard in terms of the same layout as any other Fresh & Easy. Clearance food items are distributed throughout each department instead of in a designated area (like it used to be quite some time). It was hard to find an employee on the floor as I had to ask someone where a specific item was. Once I did find an employee, he direct me to where I had to go.
Make sure when you purchase anything here, be sure to check the expiration date because I found a few items that were expired in the refrigerated section.
Overall, Fresh & Easy is a great quick place to pick up some forgotten items or items you need for tonight’s dinner before coming home.

Why do so many places start off great, then go downhill? In the case of Fresh and Easy, it happened when the new owners took over. The $ 5-​off coupons they used to mail out are a thing of the past. To make things worse, they jacked up their prices – big time. I might as well go back to Ralphs. Also, the shelves are stocked like a market in a third-​world country. Either the item you want is completely sold out or you find one or two orphaned packages that nobody wants, including me.

I stopped by get some FNE pineapple cottage cheese. I love this product and cheaper than the other famous brand.
Wide parking and close to other establishments. No further complaint.

I love the pastries (cupcakes, scones) that they have that other big chain grocery stores don’t have. I like that fruits and veggies are pre-​packed, so if you’re in a rush, you can just grab and go. It’s all very convenient. I recently discovered their prepackaged pasta meals. Waaaaaaaaaaaay better than any of those Lean Cuisine frozen nonsense at the other grocery stores.

GREAT PRODUCE, CANDY SELECTION, AND PELLEGRINO CHOICES
This place has come a long way in a few years. They carry some great items for grocery and even tasty-​looking quick meals. Good selection of ethinic foods.
Good water selections. Penta water (pure water for my baby’s formula). Pellegrino sparkling waters and the flavored stuff too.
Who needs Trader Joe’s when you have a neighborhood Fresh N Easy.

What’s not to love about Fresh & Easy Market?
Fresh produce, healthy selections and friendly staff. Couldn’t ask for more from a grocery store for the health-​concious people. Some items can be expensive, but if you sign up for the membership, they’ll send you $ 5 off coupons which helps alot.
Cheers!

I love this store and I do 90% of my shopping here. I usually shop just for myself, so I come here a few times a week for fresh produce and the deals in the back fridge. Overall they have great prices, fresh produce and unique items that are hard to find. I love the HP sauce, Indian food section and all the affordable F&E brand food that they offer. They have a great selection of specialty meats and cheeses, as well as, marinated meats that make cooking a breeze. I like that I can check out on my own and the staff is always close by if you need help. I am part of their «friends» program, so they email me coupons and «made for me» coupons that are for the items I buy the most, which I love. Everyone that works there are always very outgoing, friendly and helpful.

I shop here a lot – like several times a week on the way home from the gym just to pick up spring mix, chicken, or whatever else we may be cooking that evening.
Some things F&E really excels at: whole chicken, crusty bread, fresh salsa, tri tip when it’s on sale, New Belgium and Sierra Nevada 12-​packs, olive oil. Other things (like most of the produce) are not quite up to par.
What discourages me is that the selection is changing fast. They’re no longer offering the full range of store brand breads they used to, and the store brand lunch meat has changed into this thin sliced pressed meat product stuff in colorful packaging.
It’s becoming less like Trader Joe’s (which attracted me to it in the first place) and more like the Ralph’s across the street. I’ll still shop here because it’s convenient.

I come here about 4 – 5 times a week because it’s SO close to my house :)
The people are great and the deals are good. I get coupons in the mail and online! I love the deals they offer. Be sure to sign up for their emails as well and Friends Reward.
I love the deals here.
Tons of parking! :D

I come here when I need a quick to-​go meal that’s not from a fast food joint, or when I feel lazy tackling my grocery list.
Their produce can be questionable sometimes, since some can be very dry-​looking and the fruits are not always sweet. I also don’t enjoy their packaged veggies, as I have to get at least 2 zucchinis every time even if I only need 1. Brand selection is also quite limited compared to other places. Hence, if I’m not feeling lazy I would most likely go somewhere else for groceries.
However, I’m giving this place 4 stars for the freshly prepared packaged foods. I’ve had almost every salad there, and can say they are all quite delicious and contributes to my daily veggie quota. The basic sandwiches and juices are just what you expect. I also appreciate their more creative to-​go selections, such as the fruit & cheese plates. The meals, however, are a hit or a miss — generally, their chicken is pretty dry, but they do have tasty salmon and ravioli. For the lazy ones, they also have pre-​cut veggies, hummus, and guac!
The F&E brand products can be ridiculously cheap, which is a plus. I also like the self checkout stands. Way to cut costs!

DO NOT BUY THEIR BABY BACK RIBS!
I have purchased two racks (on two separate trips) and both times they have been rancid. The meat looked to be the normal color and I used them within the sell-​by date. However, it smelled like rotten sea food. They only charge $ 8 – 12 (sold by weight), but it’s probably so cheap because it’s about to expire. Shame on F&E!
I will still shop here, just not for their ribs.
ETA: Bought another pack yesterday to replace the rotten ones. Took them out of the fridge and THEY were rotten! Are you kidding me?

This is the best fresh and easy i’ve been too. simply because it’s bigger than the other ones around the area. and they have more stuff.
i suggest everytime you go in there, get something you have never tried before. you’ll discover so many tastiness.

i like fresh & easy. I havent been to many fresh & easy but this one here at arcadia is small.
I like their hummus — lemon & cilantro flavor. soooo goood!
i enjoy receiving their coupons and going around their store sampling foods. haha

EXTRA star for individually packaged trail mixes, single serving Greek yogurts, and 98 cent produce packs!!!
Fresh & Easy is still kind of low key and not super busy like other chain markets. I love the self check out… It’s actually convenient to use! At other places, it’s THE WORST to use when you’re stuck behind some 43 year old Chinese woman who is trying to figure out the scanner and how to insert cash, but at Fresh & Easy, that’s never the case.
I’m usually in and out in 30 min.
Now they just need those fun little shopping carts for kids and I’ll never leave.