Sam’s Club

It was a nice day to shop for some groceries, but unfortunately, my experience wasn’t so nice. First of all, be careful when you shop for tomatoes, I found a case with mold growing on the stems. Secondly, most of the employees have no respect for customers. The lady standing by the hand/​face cream section bothered my family saying «I have to give everyone in the store a sample of this», and I quickly turned away. Lastly, the checkout. The lines were so long and nobody bothered to open a new register. When we finally got to check out, the cashier named Alvaro seemed a bit off, like he was pissed at the previous customer. When he was scanning our items, he yelled something like «…I will strangle you if you don’t…» Then when he finished our order, he just gave us a blank stare. We said «have a nice day», and he just stood there without a word. Needless to say, I won’t be coming back.

Most of these warehouse clubs are all the same. While the meat is much better at Costco, the rotisserie chickens here blow costco’s away. They are off the charts delicious, & the fact that they may be smaller than Costco’s is irrelevant for that reason. Checkout here is very unorganized, and they never have enough registers open. If you want a rotisserie chicken, this is the place to go.

This review is only for the gas station at this location.
As the Costco down the road has very similar gas prices but long lines and inefficient service, this hidden gem has been a blessing for all locals who know about it. On top of accepting Visa/​Mastercard/​Discover credit cards (which Costco currently does not), the station attendants are fairly efficient and professional, wasting little time on small talk with each other and with customers.
This location has four rows of (double-​sided) pumps, but during off-​peak hours of operation some of the pumps may be «closed» as indicated by orange traffic cones.

Bad customer service at Tire and battery section. Very rudely ask customers «what do you need». They really need some training and customers service skills specially Dennis and assistant manager jack Very unprofessional try to give customers wrong information and make them run around. Management really need to look into their employees who make bad impression for the business and other employees.

I always love coming here My dad and I do lunch and just sit, take our time, eat and catch up.
Yesterday we got pizza and a hot dog combo/​soda for $ 1.50. My dad loves the supreme, and I got the veggie. The slices are big, but they cut it in half so you can eat it without making a mess. The crust throughout is thin, so you aren’t eating a lot of extra dough. Because of this, it can be a little floppy and soggy with the cheese/​sauce/​toppings. The crust/​edges are big, and I usually never eat it, because it doesn’t get the nice crunch or browning of typical pizza pies. But for what is costs, definitely good and hearty — keeps you full.
Produce is cheaply priced:
2lb. organic campari tomatoes — $ 5.98
Bag of 6 avocados — $ 4.97 (used to be 5 for $ 5)
Organic Spinach — $ 4.48
Huge chicken breasts — $ 1.88/lb (but they were so big I worry where they come from or if they’re GMO)
3 half gallons of unsweetened vanilla almond milk — $ 8.12
Organic eggs 2 dozen — $ 7.98
Frozen organic blueberries — 3 lb for $ 12.98
Also had frozen organic cherries, and strawberry/​banana mix. (sorry didn’t note the price, but was happy to see such a good variety of organic frozen goods).
Wild sockeye salmon
Frozen string brings and broccoli
delicious sweet strawberries when in season.
Sliced pineapples
Desserts such as frozen cheesecakes mixed macaroons are super tempting, not to mention colorful and adorable.
They always have new things and I noticed there are starting to get with the whole health craze, because I see organic Farro or couscous. I don’t recall seeing that before! With all this stuff, I could easily spend a lot of money here, or browse down every aisle to see what new goodies they are stocked with. With they had Fage yogurt, instead of Chobani, but not sure if Fage is in wholesale stores period. So that may just be wishful thinking on my part.
Plenty of baked treats and delicious looking (fresh and soft) breads, that I don’t get because I can’t eat all of it myself: rolls, baguettes, ciabatta rolls. Small croissants were fluffy looking with delicious browning. I just wanted to break open the box and start eating them right then and there. Chocolate/​chocolate muffins, chocolate chip cookies. A pack of cornbread.
Steaks always look big and hearty, perfect shade of red, not dark like it’s on its way to rottingville. Large salmon fillets.
Rotisserie chickens are so good! I got a pretty big chicken for $ 5. Easy for a quick dinner with the husband. I happened to be there around noon, and they were just coming out with a fresh hot batch. When I ate it for dinner, not only was it flavorful without being overly salty, but tender, even the white breast which tend to be dry.
Other notables — big parking lot, cheapest gas in the area, and there isn’t a price difference between cash or credit. During the weekday afternoons, it’s not too busy. There will be people shopping, and a few people on line (they don’t have every register open during peak hours).
Cashiers are overall friendly and pleasant. Ours was a young guy, and while he wasn’t bubbly and smiling a lot, he was very respectful, asking how we were, telling us to have a good day, and he commented on the turkey wraps I was buying, asked some questions, and said he might buy that for his own lunch break.
Bathrooms are big, with plenty of stalls, and are relatively clean. It’s annoying opening a stall and not seeing the toilet flushed.
Have pharmacy and optical areas. A couple years ago I got my Samsung phone here, and the guy was very helpful in ringing me up and answering questions.
Usually don’t have bad experiences here.

I was here earlier today and found it interesting how the parking lot was spacious and the inside was calm and almost quiet. Is Sam’s Club not popular here?
For the most part, the prices are about the same as with the other branches I’ve been to – Walmart prices for packaged deals. Electronics, specifically the Vizio TVs, are at a good price along with the camera packages that are displayed. The frozen and fresh foods/​produce areas are nothing special – the major brands for the most common snacks are carried along with a few local products. I’d like to see some more fresh vegetables, because chopped and bagged lettuce is not cutting it. As is the case with the Costco in Union, quite a few of the baked goods are nearing their expiration dates.
While I found everyone working here friendly and welcoming, the meat department seems to be the opposite. I asked someone taking out a new batch of meats if there were any fresh kalbi ribs left in the back, and all the guy did was look at me and said, «What you see is all we have.» Really? What about those racks full of packaged meat sitting in open view? He never bothered to check if they had any at all or at least ask his buddy in the back to check.
This is the closet Sam’s Club that I know of within 45 minutes from West Orange and the surrounding areas. While I don’t recommend driving all the way out here just to buy a few things, it’s hard not to if you’re looking for a specific item like I was.

Nothing out of the ordinary. Just your every day, bulk wholesale store. My only gripe would be that the bottled water is aaaallll the way in the back, by the cleaning supplies and not by the other beverages. Had to walk around a bit before finding it. Prices are good, although some items can be found at the grocery store, on sale, for better prices.

I am really disjointed with this club. Over this weekend I’ve purchased lamb chops
for a party. When I’ve opened the packages, the strong odor filled up all my house. Not only i had to go back and return the disgusting product priced at $ 12.99 per pound, my house had to be disinfected. The expiration date on that meat was July 15^th and i bought it on June 22^nd. In addition, It was not the first time i was buying bad meat from this store. Be aware! It is waist of money and time to have their membership. SHAME! SHAME! SHAME!

Love the place. Has a large selection of foods from fresh to frozen to boxed and wrapped. The prices are always low because they sell in bulk! If you want large quantities at good prices then go here!

I really only go here for fruit. I eat a ton of it. To put a little length on this review I’ll name some of my frequently purchased items:
Biggest bag of Clementines they have
Always 5 for $ 5 Avocados
Bag of Jazz Apples… Whaaaat every had a Jazz apple?
Blackberries
Strawberries
Bananas
Apricots
Lemons
Pears (Various kinds)
Large Frozen Fruit bags for smoothies
Other notable mentions would be: onions, bags of small sweet peppers, celery, tuna, and pistachios.
It’s Sam’s Club either you need a ton of it or go to the regular grocery store.

Offers a variety of items beyond food products. Got a great deal on a TV and gazebo here. They offer food samples on occasion and every so often have a special event going on toward the exit, including free doughnuts!
Stock up on supplies and try not to buy a tub of ice cream!

This place is very good. Most of the prices here are competitive, but that depends on what you’re trying to get. Some of the prices here are cheaper than BJ’s, like a jar of mixed nuts. They even carried some items that BJ’s doesn’t sell anymore, like my favorite snack, Combos! That’s a PLUS.
Customer service was just okay. The location itself is perfect for those who have to drive on either Old Post Road, US-​1 or NJ-​27. The exterior of the building looked kinda modern too.
Happy Shopping!

Their meat department supposed to be good and well priced.
A vast improvement compared to its original location on route18, east brunswick. They also have interesting options compared to the «other» warehouse club and they even have a gas station.

I would like to inform about the bad customer service experience at SAMS club in Edison, NJ on 06÷21÷13.
We entered the club at 8.15 PM, around 8.30 PM there was an announcement of club being closed when I was still shopping.
At around 8.40 PM a supervisor was hoarding members like she was hoarding cattle to move to check out. She was making faces and shouting in a most insensitive manner .
Eventually the cashiers were full with really long lines and eventually she arranged for more cashiers to clear the crowd. She cashiers attitude was even worse, as if customers were getting a discount for shopping late and they had the liberty to talk in any way they wished.
My suggestion would be if you really want customers to stop then please change the closure to 8.15 PM rather than 8.30 PM, atleast they will not bear the brunt of your employees staying late after 8.30 PM.
Additionally I would request you please experience the service at a Costco club in Edison, NJ which has almost 5 times more sales and customer than SAMS in a 0.5 mile vicinity. I have never ever experienced bad customer service or a frown at Costco in past three years of dual membership .
This not acceptable, you are not given any right to treat customers like animals when they pay a premium for shopping at your store.

when this sam’s club was still located in east brunswick, i would have easily given five stars and even preferred it over costco. since the move however, everything has gone downhill. the quality of the products, and mostly the terrible customer service. there is a reason this place is usually empty and costco down the road is always crowded. our family decided to stop our annual renewal after over two decades.

It stayed open through Hurricane Sandy!
Note: The roast chicken sucks. Too salty.

The gas station here has some of the cheapest gas in the United States. There is always a line of cars waiting to get gas which is the only downside. Expect to spend 10 – 15 minutes filling up. Still worth it though given how much you save in a year, especially if you need to drive a lot.

This is definately the least busy sams club I’ve been to. Checkout is always fast. The membership is well worth it. I was able to buy tires here that were not only inexpensive but come with great roadside hazard coverage. Something I really appreciate as a New Yawker. A giant hot dog and a huge soda for $ 1.50-which I usually pass up for the sausage & peppers which is a whopping $ 2.55.
In my opinion there are just some things you should absolutely not buy here.
Their feta cheese (its awful)
Their frozen pizza that you take home and cook… although cheap it really taste like cardboard.
Things not to pass up
Their beautiful new artisan breads
Their cakes surrounded by cupcakes for $ 9.95.
Definately don’t pass up filling up ur tank there is a line sometimes but it moves quick.
Take advantage and look at the extensive photo options they have from prints to photo mugs and canvas prints which are all very reasonable.

Thanks to whoever designated this store should get a gasoline station!
The store is rather typical and the staff are friendly and it’s great to be able to pick up a slice of pizza or a whole take-​and-​bake pie on the cheap.
That’s always the great thing about Sam’s Club. You pay your dues, and they might seem high, but you get those savings back quickly, especially when you buy gasoline.
I had to ask how to get to the station on the way out. At many stores, it’s rather close but it was practically on route 1 and that was quite a distance from the store.
It was busy but things moved quickly. I wasn’t sure how it would work since this was the first time buying gas at a Sam’s Club in Jersey. The price was about 12 cents cheaper than on the turnpike. The attendant was really friendly, but I think I might have confused him for a minute. He scanned both cards much more quickly than I ever do, so it must be some custom setup for NJ. I felt a bit like royalty having someone pump gas for me after all these years. That’s all. You are dismissed.

I’m here every week! Great prices, friendly staff. Weekends are great as they always offer free samplers. With the value offered at Sams, who needs Costco!
Just note they have moved from East Brunswick to Edison.