Walmart Store – Garden Grove

Whatever you do, don’t buy anything locked in a case here. I waited 30 mins and made 6 attempts to get an electric razor. I guess I’m stupid for waiting that long.
Target is better.

Love this Walmart!!! Location is perfect. Every one here is very friendly and polite and store is very clean.

The one who stand on the self check is rude ! But others are good only this guy, and he did not know anything,

Don’t Bother Shopping here! Rude, Obnoxious staff.
First off the store greeter screams «hello, Welcome to Walmart» in the most angry, aggressive uninviting way when you enter. Not exactly welcoming.
This women as well as another older women that work the exit always block anyone from leaving the store and insist on stopping everyone to ask for their receipt and check their purchases. Hello Walmart, you are not a membership store.
**You should know that you do not have to show them your receipt. And legally they should not be asking unless they are accusing you of stealing. Nor can they detain you.**
I usually politely decline and continue walking out the store. It is irritating that I am always blocked from leaving because of the back up around the exit. Yesterday I went in for a few items and was in a hurry and once again I could not leave because the exit was blocked due to the receipt checking ritual. This women asked to see my receipt and I politely said no thank you and continued. She followed me and reached into my cart and snatched my receipt out of the bag in my cart. So I snatched it back and told her she had no right to grab that. She started yelling at me that she was just doing her job. I said I understand but I did not have to show her my receipt and she yelled at me again how she was just doing her job.
Anytime another employee is working the exit they have never asked to see my receipt. It is only these two, who I can only assume get off on the power trip.
And frankly the surly staff at the service center and the checkers make it not worth putting up with. They need some serious customer service training. I shopped the Westminster Walmart for years before this one opened and never had to deal with such rude employees.

It seems like there is literally not one person in this store that knows where anything is located! Every time I go here and ask where I can find a product I get sent on a wild goose chase! I only come here because it is right across the street from me but it’s almost more inconvenient coming here than it would be to just go a couple more blocks down to a place where employees know their way around the store they work in!

This walmart needs to update their employees on how to use samsung pay and apple pay cuz 50 percent of the employees knows how to cash people out with samsung pay and the other half just makes u look stupid when u pay cuz they dont know how to cash people out

This place had what I wanted. On top of that the cashiers are really fast.
I also went in to the optometry section, spontaneous got new glasses. They were very profession helping me with my prescriptions.

The cashier was rude! I purchased an item that was just over $ 8 and handed the cashier $ 10 bill. She grabs the bill, rubs it and walks away from the register …just as she rounds the corner she runs back to to the register, grabs the item that I am trying to purchase and puts the item below the counter as if I am going to steal it. She smugly walks away calling out her coworkers name and rudely ask them to verify if the $ 10 I gave her was real. 15 minutes later she comes back and gives me my item and change. I ask to take a pic of my $ 10 and her badge to post on Unilocal because after confronting her for her rudeness all she did was give me attitude and laugh uncontrollably like a hyena

MARCH 2016 UPDATE
PROS:
— They’ve loosened up their lock-​down policies on some of the pharmacy items, including saline and contact lens supplies.
— They brightened up the store considerably. Now instead of relying mainly on the building’s skylights, they’ve turned on the lights. (Yay, lights.)
— They continue to have a kick-​ss produce section with more organic veggies (and sometimes fruits) than most stores in the area. Sometimes in the evenings, the selection is not great, but that’s to be expected, I guess, since much of the smaller bagged produce (pre-​chopped cauliflower, broccoli, sugar peas, etc) are purchased by consumers earlier in the day.
HOWEVER:
It’s still an oddly-​abbreviated little Wal-​Mart. They don’t have nearly the selection of clothing, bedding, towels, garden, sporting, camping, electronics, and holiday goods that *typical* Wal-​Marts have. It’s puzzling, but it seems like the Walton family chose a storefront with inadequate square footage for all the treasures a Wal-​Mart usually carries.
If you want to choose from a *full* range of items, you’ll have to motor to a different Walmart or a nearby Target. Huh. It’s a head-​scratcher.

This location is fairly new and convenient because it’s closer to my house. Unlike the one on Euclid this one is a bit more put together.
I went in today to buy some baby formula, and it took me a while to actually find an employee to open the locked cabinet.
Once I did find someone, I called them out for help and we made eye contact but he proceeded to walk past me. uhm I know I’m on the shorter side but come on. I called again and he seemed annoyed to help me.
2 stars only because the prices are cheaper than most places.

I always receive poor service here, so I always make sure to check out through the self checkout. I usually go to the store further from my house, because of there bad customer service. This morning I had a price match & was forced to go through an actual cash register. Register 15 & 2 were open but no cashiers to be found. I look at the returns desk & several associates are in a circle talking. They should atleast acknowledge that I’m a paying customer & need to be checked out. According to Michael they were discussing there daily activities hahaha! Wow he clearly has his employees backs. Every time I speak to him about a complaint he always has come backs too back up his associates. When I told him that I drive all the way to the store on Euclid street for there good customer service he disagreed & said there numbers don’t even reach his. Which, why would you bad mouth another Walmart? Your only suppose to talk about your metrics within your associates, not to your customers! That’s sad. But I disagree, I always receive excellent customer service at the store on Euclid street. Theresa the front end supervisor was very nice & apologetic. I appreciate that. I will be contacting Walmarts customer service line once again about this store.

I enjoyed my visit to this Walmart location. It was a nice, big store, with wide, clean aisles and friendly employees! I stuck mostly to the grocery section and was super impressed with their huge selection of items! I found everything I wanted, and even a few things I didn’t know I wanted! What a wonderful experience! I would like to shop here again!

Hands down, 5 stars because I love walmart. Lol Seriously, this place is one of my go-​to locations because this store has the grocery section where you get all your meats, veggies and fruits. Prices are better and you cannot tell me otherwise! :p
Not all Walmart have the grocery section, so this is why I give this store 5 stars. It is usually pretty stocked and neatly organized, but every now and then what foods they might carry in their store one day may not be there next week. So, I don’t know why but that can be upsetting especially when you have your mind set to cook up a meal for the night!
The Women section usually have pretty cool looking undergarments, sport bras, and pjs on clearance for like $ 3.50. Hit or miss but I make sure to come to this section just to check what they have.
Overall, plenty of parking and not all congested since they are off to the far end of the shopping plaza.

Pros:
–Huge store
–Free wifi
–Not connected to a mall or McDonalds like the Walmart in Buena Park, so the overall feel of the store is relatively nicer
–We bring our special needs students here every Monday and the cashiers are always patient and accommodating from what I’ve seen
Cons:
–Recent price increases from what I’ve seen on items like Pringles
–Overall it’s just Walmart… fits the bill if you are looking for cheaper items but at this point I usually opt for quality and shopping experience so generally prefer other stores: P

I’m pretty upset right now. I called ahead of time to see if they had any Patti Labelle pound cakes in stock. The woman on the phone said yes they did. I was super excited, drove an hour to get there just to find out that she never even checked and they didn’t have it. Terrible customer service.

This is not your typical normal size Walmart nor the neighborhood one… its in between and since its in between, they have a minimal selection compared to the normal Walmarts. It has your daily essentials needed but if you’re looking for anything «garden» then don’t come here. They also do not have a tire center. They do have clean restrooms and cold fountain water which is a plus in my book.

Huge Wal-​Mart fan! Affordable and has everything I need!!! I always come here when I need stuff like drug store cosmetics, face cleansers, snacks, soda… you name it!

Went to Walmart and purchased an air mattress couch and chair. Both were defective and lost air immediately. Went to return them at the same Walmart, and they would not return them, only exchange them for the same defective product, which they did not have in stock. So I exchanged it for something similar, and wanted to return it, but they would not return it, and told me it is policy to open the new item so I can’t return it at another store. Terrible experience. I manage a retail store and make huge exceptions for people every day. This lack of trying to help customers, and the lack of empowerment in the management staff is ridiculous and completely unacceptable.

This WalMart has the WORST customer service. Unwilling to help at all, even down to the management. Not even willing to help over the phone will only consider helping if you come into the store. Last time I EVER go to WalMart.

My Absolute First Review in the 714! Okay here goes…
The first thing I will say is that it is a little smaller than the other Walmart locations that I have been to. Only difference is that this location does not have a Fast food eatery like others. Other than that, its your Typical Walmart Store. Store is Clean, Workers are Readily Available for any questions you may need. The Only thing that bothered me on today’s visit was that there was a lack of Cashiers on the Frontlines. There was the Self-​Service areas, and 2 Speedy Checkouts (for those with 20 items or less) and a Full Service Checkout Cashier. I’m just saying if there could have been One More Full Service Cashier on the Frontlines, then the lines would have gone much faster. But that’s just me! =)

What’s this — an actual «good» Walmart? They actually exist?
I didn’t believe it at first, so I had to come back a second time and yes, it IS a good Walmart! I’m from NY, so the Walmarts I’m closest to have made me not care for the name in general and for the times I do have to shop in a Walmart, it’s more of a drag despite the savings.
I came to Southern California recently and was looking for a local Walmart to get basic toiletries and some snacks during my trip — since really, you can’t beat Walmart’s prices on those. Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised upon coming here. Based on the other reviews I see on here, I’m not sure whether my NY standards as so low that the bar is on the floor or not, but this was actually a decent experience for a change. And employees were nice.
Let me type that again — employees were nice. One more time, EMPLOYEES WERE NICE! I can’t believe I’m typing that in regards to a Walmart at all, but it’s true. Unless it’s a freak occurrence for the 2 times I was here or some sort of practical joke played on me, I saw it and heard it with my own eyes — and I have ²⁰⁄₂₀ vision and hearing of a cat. I was greeted at the door in a friendly non generic way, the cashier at the self checkout was pleasant, and one or two stock people that I happened to be near also said hello. For all the bad reviews, you locals are LUCKY you have this — come and experience the terrible ones near me and you’ll be begging for this location back.
Anyway, a standard enough Walmart — most are laid out the same or in a similar way. This one has produce, though I couldn’t shop for that. Everything was clean, stocked, and I found most of what I was looking for.
The parking lot is ok, nothing special. There is ample spaces, but some of the customers need to learn how to maneuver and park — not the store’s fault.
So really, a good Walmart… for a change. Those who bash this place, unless you found a perfect Walmart somewhere out there, you shouldn’t be so hard on this place. If you want a real toilet with garbage employees, come to the NY area and you’ll see what I mean. Then this will look like a paradise by comparison all around. If I’m in the area again, I’ll stop by here — just hope the dream isn’t over by then.

Walmart is a convenient stop for me when it comes to baking of course ;). I love that they have everything available. From bake ware to icing, and even fondant. you name it!!!
This is one of the newer locations in Garden grove area. Clean and organized!

This Wal-​Mart is new and shiny, but not its employees. For the past few times I’ve been here to do a return. I’ve received major attitude even though my returns are in their parameters.
I like this location’s beauty section and groceries, but it is a lot smaller than the Anaheim, Orange, and Buena Park locations. I was looking for some feminine items, but they did not carry my product, so I had to drive to the other locations listed.

If you want to shop at a Wal-​Mart, KEEP DRIVING TO THE NEXT CLOSEST LOCATION.
***THIS IS NOT A FULL-​FLEDGED WALMART.***
It says so on the sign out front, but that is a stretch.
PROS:
Their grocery section is good, with an adequate selection of staples, as well as a bigger-​than-​usual section of organic produce.
Their parking lot is huge and well-​laid out, but it is disproportionate to the itty bitty size of the store itself.
CONS:
1) It is weirdly (and depressingly) dark in this store. They seem to be relying mainly on the skylights to light the store with a few dreary light fixtures. It creates an immediate pall on the store, and on its unfortunate consumers. It is bleak in there. Bleak.
2) The NON-​grocery section of this store is laughable. For example, a *real* WalMart has two-​to-​four aisles of towels. This one has *half* of one aisle. The holiday section (calling it a section is a stretch) is crammed into one aisle with a SAMPLING of what you’d find at a *real* WalMart. There is NO garden section. The clothing departments are tiny and barely stock about ¹⁄₃ of what a *real* WalMart offers.
*** THIS STORE WANTS TO BE A WAL-​MART WHEN IT GROWS UP. ***
3) Back in fall of 2014, I went to this store to purchase an item that claimed to be «available at Walmart». I verified this online before motoring to the store. Come to find out that… wait for it… It wasn’t at this store. I was told «It’s available at the larger locations in Orange County.» To which I replied, «Why? Why did they even open this store if they didn’t have sufficient square footage to stock everything?»
*** THIS IS AN ABBREVIATED, JUNIOR WAL-​MART. (Detect a theme here?) ***
4) Today I walked in (why? why do I keep coming back to this store??) to buy saline solution (for contact lens care) only to discover it is now behind lock and key. It. Is. Saline solution. Which meant I got the joy of trying to hunt for a Walmart employee to help me buy an $ 8 bottle of salt water.
After traveling back and forth, back and forth, back and forth, in search of an employee, I finally located a gal who told me «The pharmacy has a key». (At’d be be the same pharmacy with a queue of four people waiting for a single pharmacy employee to help them.) So I was supposed to become fifth in line, to get a key, to buy an $ 8 bottle of salt water. Unless there’s some sort of Walter White/​Breaking Bad formula to morph salt water into gold flecks, I’m at a loss as to why they’re locking this stuff up.
To her credit, she ran down a key and helped me. But by this time I was incensed. (My family was waiting for me in the parking lot.) On my way out, I spoke with Michael, the store manager, who informed me that saline is his third most stolen item (behind diabetes tests and family planning). Good GAWD. Welcome to Garden Grove. He told me «My customers are unhappy when they come in and cannot buy saline solution. Now they’re happy because it’s here for them.»
Dude. Really? He kept repeating this rationale to me. My customers are happy. My customers are happy. I finally said, «I’M A CUSTOMER who is NOT HAPPY.»
My suggestion to Michael:
1) Put an eye in the sky above your most-​stolen items
2) Or hire a security person to monitor that section
3) Or move these items closer to the front of the store where it will be more difficult to swipe them
BUT FOR THE LUVVA GAWD, leave them UNLOCKED, so as NOT to punish those of us who are not thieves.
My suggestion to anyone reading this review:
1) Congratulations for reading this far.
2) Keep driving to another WalMart or even better, a Target.
I’m done done done with this location.

My mood changes immediately once I step into this Walmart. They really need to change their lighting! I feel like you can tell that the workers don’t really enjoy working here. I had a coupon that I wanted to use during checkout and the cashier seemed like she had no idea what to do. After scanning it, it didn’t go through. A little while later she just did and over ride and took $ 2 off each toothpaste I bought. This happened twice on two different occasions. Another time that I came here, the cashier scanned a customer’s cart of items and messed something up so she had to rescan everything. She then stares at the screen in a clueless manner. This Walmart needs to train their employees better! I would much rather go to a Target than a Walmart since the vibe is completely different and Target employees know what they are doing.

Come to Walmart for all your shopping needs. Serious, I don’t know a single thing Walmart doesn’t carry. They have a great selection of vitamins and medicine. This Walmart has a pharmacy as well. It’s well staffed and very convenient with their enormous, well lit parking lot and location being in a large shopping center. They have a coinstar and a redbox. They also make keys. Check out their electronics section. Also don’t forgot to stop by heir $ 5 DVDs bin!!! Dig in!

Unilocal Challenge 2015 ¹⁶⁄₃₆₅
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so super clean?
This Walmart is not your typical Walmart. I know, your thinking, its Walmart, how great can it be? Well listen closely, this Walmart is a top secret Walmart. Unless you know the area, you would never know its there. Its nestled behind the 24 hour fitness in GG off Chapman and Gilbert street. Its barely visible off Chapman, other than the little sign. It has its own drive way, Walmart Way. A nice brand new parking lot, with plenty of big painted spots on freshly paved asphalt. There is no traffic, no carts everwhere, no crowds. Its just pure perfection. Plenty of friendly workers waiting to help. It is the only 4 star Walmart, and now the only Walmart I will go too.
Its super duper clean, with extra large isles so your not playing cart tag with other shoppers. It offers all the departments your typical Walmart has with your super cheap prices.
I have only visited the grocery isle, which is conveniently located as you enter the store to your right. I do a lot of cooking and use different stores for different things. This Walmart had a huge selection of items that are way cheaper than other grocery stores. Their cereals, sauces, spices, can goods, pastas, breads, Kraft Cheese are priced low. Their coffees are priced average and comparable to their competitors. Lots of meats, deli items, dairy ect. But. I just wouldn’t buy that kind of thing here. Just stick to non perishables.
Checking out was a breeze. I left with 5 items I carried in my hands. I used the self check out snd spent $ 10. Although there was a lady staring at me, making sure I was scanning my 5 items.
The return line is easy as 1−2−3, and its open during regular hours. Unlike some Walmart’s where you can only return items at a certain time. This one was wide open befire 7am.
I hate to admit it, but Walmart, this Walmart will make you a believer. Trust me. Its all good here.
Review # 526

It is a pretty known fact from some of my previous reviews that I am not a HUGE fan of Walmart. I much prefer the service, goods, pricing and openness of a Target store to their largest competitor but this is definitely a nice store to this point. I was surprised to see this Walmart location open as it is in a fairly odd spot for a store of this size and sits back a ways from the main street. The store has not been open for long but will definitely be one of my go to locations when I do need to visit as it is large, open, clean and fairly close to home.
The most noticeable thing I saw at this location is the wide aisle and ability to maneuver throughout the store without getting pinned in or slamming into mid aisle shelves and goods. This is also a Walmart Supercenter so it does feature the full grocery section which is nice to have. The prices are competitive and they had plenty of registers open to deal with customers unlike the Buena Park Mall location (which is closest to home).
This Walmart has a very big lot as well and it’s own street off Gilbert making it ideal to visit and requires little to no searching for an available space. I really hope that the store stays setup in it’s current format as it definitely sets it apart from it’s other locations. Other than the Foothill Ranch Supercenter this is the nicest Walmart I have seen and will be the one I most frequent going forward.

Just opened! This is grand opening weekend so a lot of people don’t know that it’s opened yet. It is considered a Super Walmart! Online it says it’s 24 hours, but I haven’t paid attention to store hours on the doors. Has lots of groceries, produce, dairy, deli section, and a pretty large alcohol section. I find it to be somewhat small in certain departments (beauty), arts/​crafts, but it’s clean and everyone is so friendly.
And it’s next to the gym! Double bonus! Come on down before it becomes crowded. It’s really clean and the floor is spotless, shiny. You know how Walmarts become… so come pay a visit. I heard there will be food and stuff for kids from 12 – 3 pm today only, 7÷19÷14.
Overall, fits my needs and is less crowded because not a lot of people know that it’s open yet. The location isn’t the best and the parking lot is weird. I wish they would’ve got rid of those barriers in the middle. Glad this building isn’t abandoned anymore. I have always wondered who/​what would take over and I was hoping for a Target, but Walmart will do just fine.