Ralphs Grocery

This is probably the best ralphs I’ve ever been to. They are super clean and they are always in stock of what I need. They also have the best deli and the best sushi out of everyone I’ve been to. I live in National City and I always make the drive all the way here.

the bakery makes the most moist and delicious cakes. the bread, rolls and donuts are made fresh daily. maria is a great head of bakery. if you need something they don’t have she will try to get it for you. suzy makes all our special occation cakes. she is very creative and always delivers the most beautiful and moist cakes. donna does a good job keeping inventory fresh on the tables. my dad loves the fresh minnie muffins. donna always has fresh on the shelf.

I like this location because it is very conveniently located to home, food places and gas station. The parking is decent, but it can be a bit of a hassle to park and/​or back out of a space due to all the other stores located in the shopping area.
The staff here have been friendly and on most occasions I’ve had staff walk by and ask how my day is going and if I was able to find all the items I need.
I enjoy the fresh fruits and veggies, as well as the awesome bakery here. The prices here can be a bit higher than places like Walmart, but you’re paying for freshness!
I would recommend coming here for the freshness and the awesome customer service.

I stopped coming here because of all the damn solicitors waiting outside, i just drive up the sreet to vons to aviod the hassle.

Seriously one of the cleanest parking lots I’ve seen. I hate going to a store where the first thing I step in when I get out of my car is gum, drinks that people leave. Sorry I just had to comment on the parking lot. Every staff is always helpful. Every time I go in I find what I need in stock.

I just recently discovered this RALPHS at E. Palomar (I usually go to their other branch at Bonita Plaza), and loved it ever since. The staff are always available to help you, you don’t have to look for them they just pop up in the aisle you are in and offer their assistance. I am not much of an assistance-​seeker, but today, I was saved by Chui (pronounced chewy). I thought it was an Asian name but to my surprise it’s actually Mexican, well, he looks Mexican anyway which confused me at first. He was so nice and kind enough to help me with a couple of things I needed for baking which was NOT found in the baking aisle. It took us a while to look for this wheat germ that of all places, it was in the oatmeal section –imagine my dilemma before he came to my rescue :0
E. Palomar is also a lot bigger than the one at Bonita Plaza which made me feel like I’m in Disneyland, lol! The products they carry are to my taste. I actually still go to Bonita Plaza which is just 2 miles away (correct me if I’m wrong– too lazy to check: D) whenever they don’t have what I need which is what I really look for in a neighborhood I live in: CONVENIENCE and ACCESSIBILITY to EVERYTHING.

My favorite Ralph Groceries! I never worry about parking and ALWAYS have a cashier whenever they need to open a register. Its clean, never crowded and the employees is always eager to help you.

This is a great location with super friendly staff and they are consistent with their stock. I am a regular at the store and find it very convenient. The store is always clean, I never get through the store without some employee saying hello and asking if I can find everything I need.
The only con on this store is the bakery. I’ve had two occasions in the couple months where items I purchased were stale once we got home and opened them. Not happy to throw away money like that for stale items.
Then for the first time I ordered a specialized cake. What I ordered and what I got were not even remotely close so I was very disappointed.
Overall, I will continue to shop the store but will hesitate to use the bakery.

I’m a regular at this ralphs. I come here often to purchase some essentials I need as well as the sushi section they have. They have a sushi man come in everyday to make fresh sushi daily. Nice and affordable place all around.
Pros:
— Affordable prices.
— Interior is clean and well put together.
— Great customer service.
Cons:
— Many registers aren’t open so you have to rely on self checkout.
Grade:
4 stars!

This place has the best customer service I got help without having to search for someone cooking tips!!! And just very clean establishment!!!

This is my neighborhood grocery store. I am a mindful shopper, and when I moved here a couple of years ago I was bummed that there were no Stater Brothers Markets. Where I lived before, Stater Brothers was the lowest priced store, and Ralph’s was the most expensive.
However, the prices at this Ralph’s are very good! Not amazing, but competitive. And Ralph’s has the best «loss leaders» sales in their weekly ad. (Front Page of ad) Those deals keep me coming back. For example,
avocados, .69 each
london broil, $ 3.99 lb
salmon fillets $ 5.77 lb
And, if you have a Ralph’s card, they send you coupons in the mail on the items you buy most, and some products are even free!
Checkers and other workers go out of their way to help you, and are very nice.
The parking is great, and it seems very safe at night.
There is never a long wait to check out. And there is also self-​checkout, which I love.
If I’m in there on a Friday night for tampons and ice cream, I’d rather check myself out, thank you!
Well done Ralph’s!

The hubs and I stop in here if we’re nearby and need something that may not be available at our usual grocery store. We’d never do all our shopping here, though, because it’s outrageously overpriced.

I’ve been an Eastlake resident for the last 6 years and the Otay Lakes Rd. Vons was my home store. Their prices were the best out of every grocery store around Eastlake. So when we found out Haggens took over most of the Vons in SD, I was so happy that our Eastlake Vons remained. Buuut, it didn’t take that Vons long to capitalize on the Haggens backlash. When they realized everyone in the Rancho Del Rey and Terra Nova area were boycotting Haggens and their ridiculous prices and were driving out of their way to that Vons, they quickly raised their prices as well. It seemed like within a month, everything was $ 1 more. I shopped there every Sunday for our groceries so trust me, I noticed it right away. Greed. Plain and simple. Here I thought that Vons would do right by their loyal customers by keeping their great low prices but they did the complete opposite. Well, Vons on Otay Lakes Road, bye Felicia. This is where we cut ties.
We recently moved to Rancho Del Rey and we were also boycotting Haggens that was just around the corner from us. We continued to drive to Otay Lakes Rd. Vons for groceries… that is until their price hikes. After that, I said, «Screw this.» and I tried out Ralph’s on East Palomar. I am now a happy, regular customer! They EASILY beat that Vons’ prices by a longshot!
Seedless grapes: .99¢ a lb. at Ralph’s…$ 1.99 lb. at Vons
24 oz. store brand flavored sparkling water: .99¢ ea. at Ralph’s…$ 1.99 ea. at Vons
Gallon of milk: $ 2.69 at Ralph’s…$ 3.69 at Vons
Basic bread: $ 1.99 at Ralph’s…$ 2.99 at Vons
I can go on and on but you get the picture. Give Ralph’s on East Palomar a chance you guys! GREAT prices, they were super helpful and friendly, and they have a great coupon app just like Vons. I’m more than happy to call them my new home grocery store. :)

Ralphs on East Palomar St, Chula Vista is always neat and clean. The aisles are wider compared to other stores which makes you want to shop here more often. It makes your shopping more like you’re going for a walk in the park because the space between aisles are wide, and you don’t feel crowded. The staffs are courteous and friendly. The items in the produce section looks fresh and you would think that they just have been picked from the farm. I like the fact that they do have a self check out line. But since I have quite a few items, I had to go to the regular line to pay. It wasn’t bad, it only took me less than 5 minutes to go through the line and out the door to the parking lot.

What can be said the haven’t already. This is a big convenience grocery store that has pretty pricy items at a safe convenient location. Too bad it closes early like at 10. This place also has a deli and a café.
Big. Bright. Beautiful. Expensive. Closes early.
Self check out

I like coming to this Ralph’s location because they have a good selection of grocery items. If you get their weekly ads, you know that they have some good deals. Today, my husband picked up some chicken, salad and some snacks for our SF trip. So much selection. I make a habit to check expiration dates on items just because we have bought expired items from other grocery stores.
This location was fairly clean and organized. I saw a young gentleman mopping up the floors with a large wide mop. One of the guys working here said Hi as he was walking by.
There’s plenty of parking up front. There are carts near the entrance and in the parking lot. Great place to do some grocery shopping.

We go here when items are on sale. It’s your basic grocery store. I like this location because there’s so much to chose from.
Just be careful here during Thanksgiving and the holidays. Apparently, my husband bought an expired ham, so make sure you check the dates on food items. I know a few grocery stores that do that. I take this seriously when we go grocery shopping, so I tell my husband to check the expiration dates. I’ve had the stomach flu before from bad food. I know some people don’t take this seriously but people can get sick.
The store is clean and well organized, but I’m more careful shopping anywhere especially here since they gave him an old ham. Ugggg! This probably rarely happens, but I still give them four stars for being a clean and organized store.
My only advice is to start checking the expiration dates on food. Food has a shelf life.

Love grocery shopping here! Love coming after 9pm & getting the «Manager special» in the meat & chicken area. The whole staff that I’ve delt with are friendly & helpful. It’s always clean & nice in here unlike Walmart! I rather come here then Walmart! Going to Walmart is like going to a Swapmeet in the hood I hate it. I don’t care if the prices are cheaper at Walmart I still rather Grocery Shop at Ralph’s. There fruits & veggies are always fresh & the area is clean & organize unlike Wal Marts which is dirty & a hot mess!
And Ralph’s actually have a lot of items that costs less then it does at Walmart. I just wish they stay open at least till midnight instead of 10pm. But no matter what I still love doing my grocery shopping at Ralph’s & especially this one then any other place!

Your typical grocery store… A busy location, but kept clean. Employees are helpful and friendly, greeting you as you walk by. They have a good size produce section with fresh fruits and veggies. They have a bakery and hot foods as well as a salad bar. Self checkout and regular cashiers, the lines to pay are never too long. While some things may be priced more, you can also find some good deals. Coffee bean and us bank is located inside.

This is my to go to store ! My favorite place and ppl are friendly and check out is fast. The veggie and fruit section has grown.

They routinely have expired items on the shelf but I’d advise everyone
to check those dates regardless of the grocery store you frequent or just pop into for convenience. The «CASHIERS» sometimes I wonder really need proper training not just the way they talk to the customers but depending on whomever works together each other or maybe they don’t really want to work or need the job… go back to school that way you want have to be bothered and you can save your «SMART» responses for your professor. The store and the parking lot is clean.

I think this is one of the better Ralph’s I’ve ever been to! Great parking, clean store with lots of products I feel other competing locations don’t have. My only complain is the prices are a little high, but hey it’s Ralph’s. Not a Costco, or Walmart. Expect to pay a little more, but they do have great sales every now and then. They also have an elaborate deli with a big selection of ready to slice ham and turkey. They definitely should be open to atleast midnight. They changed the hours to 11pm sometime recently, they used to be open to 1am if I remember correctly.

I come here everyday lol literally. But I must say the staff is lovely here and they got everything I need. From booze to groceries to medicine to diapers, they got it! One of the main reasons I come here also is because it’s convenient to my home. I’m honestly to lazy to drive to any other other grocery store but I never have to wait in a long line which is nice.

It’s a store! They sell food.
Get the savings card they offer, because although it feels like they jack up the price and with their card they give you a «sale.» It makes you feel like you saved.

Picked up my $ 49.99 Spiral Ham Dinner yesterday and the ham I found inside was a Farmer John ham that had expired over 9 months ago. Use by 02-​05-​2013. Yuck!!!
You must check your items or you’ll be sorry

I come here for the food. Just kidding… well am I?
Clean store. I always find what I need. I’ve never encountered long lines. My only complaint are the prices. I find that Ralphs pricing is a bit higher than Vons and other competing grocery store chains.

Very clean and well organized. I like this store because it is well lit. Something about well lit stores make my mood better when I’m shopping.
They have a wide selection of liquor from hard liquor to wines. My sister came in before Christmas and bought wines are presents. She spent $ 80 but got a good amount of wine.
There’s ample parking and fresh made food. Only thing about Ralph’s is it’s a little more expensive than other stores. You can always shop at Food4Less if you want to save a buck or two.
Also, I LOVE their self check out. It’s nice that I can pay for a slice of cake with all the coins in my purse without people judging me.