Raley’s

Love love love this Raleys. I live right next to it and frequently walk here with my daughter. It is very clean and organized. The staff is always exceptional.

I have never given (so far) a review on Unilocal,but created a profile just to review this store! I went to the store this evening to purchase some groceries and some cough syrup as I am terribly sick. As I was checking out, I was asked for my ID. I don’t carry a wallet or purse at work but always keep my debit card in my pocket. I told her I did not have it on me and she told me she couldn’t sell me the cough syrup. I asked her how old I needed to be to purchase the cough syrup and she stated «I don’t know 16 or 18 maybe?» I am a 27 year old, wearing scrubs since I just got off of work. Most places would have just over ridden the ID system, as I am sure they would not be a 75-​year-​old woman, but this lady stuck to her guns. She told me I could come back with my ID and purchase the cough syrup. No thanks.
I totally get wanting to protect our youth from alcohol cigarettes, and even cough syrup but it is absolutely ridiculous that somebody who is almost 30 can’t purchase cough syrup without having an ID. I guess I’ll never go to Raleys again without lugging in my purse.

New to Chico, moving from Napa, we found Raley’s to have a nice wine selection, carrying many of the labels with which we were familiar … lately the wines have taken a big jump in price, notably Beringer and Sterling which have gone up $ 3 a bottle in a week and almost doubling over the last year or so, probably because of the previous great value — for a modest price one got a good wine so it’s obvious to raise the price … one expects modest increases over time but it led us to look elsewhere, where we found the sellers didn’t gouge like that … we’ll still shop there as each place has some things better than just our wine buying will be done elsewhere …

I shop here a lot. The Raley’s membership point system is cool and I can usually smart shop and save 2−20% on my total bill. I’ve saved $ 23 one trip! I think that’s my record.
Anyways, the staff is friendly, store is clean, food quality is top notch (and often priced accordingly.), and the variety is pretty good. My only thing with this location is probably very common but in the late afternoon/​early evening there are often times not enough checkers and there can be several people ahead of you in line with carts full of items. I try to go after 8pm to avoid that whole annoyance but other than that I enjoy shopping here a lot. Definitely prefer it over Safeway.

Raleys is a good place to go if you nned to pick up one of two items. I would not recommend going here to take care of all your grocery needs. They are a bit steep on the prices but if you look for the sales you can get some good buys. The staff at the pharmacy is very nice and can usually remember your name after you stop in a couple times.

Pricey. But, they have a good deli. An OK bakery — seriously review your doughnut selection .
The staff is nice.

This is specific to the deli.
I ordered a Monterey Chicken Salad Sandwich today and when I opened it up mayo was oozing out the side of it. I took one bite and the only taste I got was mayo with a very small hint of fruit. When I opened up the sandwich it was mayo with some chunks of chicken, but not much, and a few bits of fruit. Disgusting.
When I called to inform them of this poor job, the excuse I got was, «this was the first time we made it. I will let them know.» Honestly, by one look of it I knew it wasn’t good. How it could be made and then used is beyond me. It also did not come with an apology. That sandwich went straight to the trash. Such a waste of money.
For a grocery store that seems so upscale, this is the last type of customer service I expected.

Yes, another fine grocery market in Chico, a bit pricey. Good natural organic products and food selection. Better variety in stock than natural or organic stores in town. Smell the aroma, it’s in the bakery! Superb deli as well, good for quick on the run lunches, ready to go.