Fresh & Easy

Used to love this store and location. Not the best products but just really close and convenient. 24 hours had me sold, could pop in at 3 a.m. and grab my coffee and something for breakfast before work. Never was crowded but always had a steady stream of customers at all hours, midnight, 9 p.m., 2 a.m. seemed like enough to make it worth while. With everything self checkout it just really seemed to make sense and seemed like a great business model. One employee is all you would need as everything is «do it yourself».
Stopped by one morning for my coffee and now there is a piece of paper stating the hours are 8 to 8. They have switched from the longest hours of a grocery store in Lakewood to the shortest hours probably in any city (and by a long shot). No other grocery store opens that late, or closes that early.
Huge disappointment because there is just no way I would ever be able to go in there with the new hours. When I do go to the grocery store it is Always before 8 am. Not fond of Pavillions across the street but that is where I have to go now. Really a bummer because as I mentioned I had never been in here during the odd hours of the night and been the only one in the store, I would say on average there was 4 to 10 customers in the store every time I was in during their now closed hours.
I can’t imagine this store will be around for very long, the only thing they had over the others is now done.
The sign is so strange it makes me wonder if its just an employee putting it up and closing the doors and if Fresh & Easy even knows this location is only open from 8 to 8…
Edit-​as guessed, 04-​20-​2015 this store is now out of business

I a bummed to see this store close. I changed my eating habits a few months ago and you were a big part of my gradual weight loss. I loved your salads, your salsas, your ceviche, yogurt with fruits, to name a few.
I came by yesterday and was saddened to see everything pretty much gone. Dam this hurts. I will miss you. Your loyal client of several years.

Sadly, this location is currently closing. I went in earlier and they’re clearing the shelves, about half the store is 50% off right now.
Love that this place is 24 hours, where I’d always stop before work to grab a lunch or I’d walk over when I realized I was missing an ingredient for a meal. Very convenient.

I have never been a fan of change, but I like the layout of the store now that I’ve gotten used to it. It’s easy to pick up dinner and a salad and be on my way. The store is pretty clean, and i normally find everything I need.
I DO NOT buy meat here. On more than one occassion my meat has been rancid or has gone bad before the expiration date on the package. Not this Christmas but the prior I had a prime rib roast that was totally spoiled. I was unable to return it since the store was closed. Ruined my dinner plans with family.

Love this place. Compared to other unfortunate visits that I’ve had. Very clean and friendly :) Two thumbs up all around. Great selection of items.

We went there a couple of days ago. We purchased prepared food, basically lunches, I got Chicken Parmigiana and she got Chicken and Broccoli, both $ 5.99. Her lunch was good, mine was also, but didn’t have much marinara sauce on it, so it was a little dry.
I don’t like the reset. The focus is now on the dining area and buying hot drinks. There is less product to purchase, and I really did like the house brand uncured bacon and lemonade. Both replaced with other products.
Outside of the precooked food, not much to recommend.

Love eating good and healthy food here after a hard workout. Convenient and great location near me

Pros: open 24 hours. Has certain tasty things you won’t find anywhere else, (atleast, of what I’ve tried).
I normally go there for their hummus, teas, salad dressings, sauces, and cous cous.
Cons: prices have gone up. They don’t have some of the selections they had before, aaand It is unorganized.
I hope they’re just going through a phase.
I’ll try again in 2 weeks when I’m out of cous cous. :)

I LOVE THIS STORE ! the food is awesome and i love the selection of organic produce. I was help by an employee, i think his name was jerry, and he was really helpful and friendly. I also love the remodel, the lower shelves are awesome and the store overall has a very schnazzy look.

I love that they’re open ²⁴⁄₇ so I can grab a smoothie or some food on the go whenever I’m hungry or thirsty! And it’s all self checkout! I’m grabbing a strawberry lemonade smoothie right now. Yum!

I only shop here in times of utmost desperation. All of their «Fresh & Easy» products are terrible: from the aftertaste of their already made food to their dry roasted pistachios, all the way to the exorbitant, stale priced gum, by the self-​check out.

at one point I worked across the street from a fresh and easy and always had their $ 6 meals.
well this store has had some changes and remodeling done to it. Also, if you did not know, its 24 HOURS. before I’ll stop at the sale end section, (but they no longer have that).
Now if a reduced price/​sale tag is on there, in that section its for sale. I don’t like it that way :/​Lol .
veggie chips :), & their already made prepared meals (pop in oven/​microwave) are good for that LAZY stay at home on a Friday kind of night. No customer service here Boo, (I wasn’t asked if I needed help). well I’m out got a few goodies

I have been to this Fresh & Easy a few times, but the new remodel has made is nice and spacious. The added a self serve tea and coffee bar with tasty Coffee Bean coffee. i like creamer and they have soy milk, vsnilla and many other creamers. They have self checkout and the staff is always friendly. Have I menrioned their bakery DELICIOUS! They have single serving cheesecakes and bigger ones if you want to share :) They are 24 hrs now.

This place have recently remodeled and they are looking pretty sharp now. There’s a coffee/​tea section right in the middle of the store and tables for you to sit and eat now too. A great spot for lunch because they have so many options of fresh and healthy meals available to purchase. There’s a microwave in the store too, so you can even buy something frozen/​cold and eat it there.
The remodeling has definitely made finding products a lot better and the store itself looks cleaner/​less cramped. I love this specific location because the employees here are super friendly and helpful.
My favorite is the cheese/​salami selection! So many different options and great prices!
TIP: Sign up for their free membership. If you collaborate enough points, they email you coupons on already great prices!

I’ve been a pretty loyal Fresh & Easy customer for the past few years. I loved how it was a smaller market that had a cozy neighborhood feel to it. The staff was a hit and miss — sometimes they acted like they don’t see you and others were beyond friendly and helpful.
I went there last week and noticed a definite remodel of their shelving and floors. It no longer had that neighborhood market feel to it anymore. It felt more like a big 7 – 11 to me — the aisles were short height-​wise and length-​wise. For some reason I just didn’t enjoy browsing through the store. I felt like I was supposed to just grab and get what I need and leave. I totally felt like a stranger in my neighborhood Fresh & Easy :(
On the good side, the staff were new faces and seemed helpful enough.
Missing the coupons and all the savings I used to get before F&E changed ownership.

This location is a bit on the small side and employees are sometimes difficult to find. I do like that prices are reasonable and this location doesn’t get very busy in the evenings. It’s kept clean and fully stocked. I just wish employees weren’t so hands off.

Have been to several Fresh & Easy locations, but this one stands out — super clean and organized — makes you want to buy just about everything you see. Most of the staff is freindly, knowledgable, and eager to assist. And it’s done with sincerity — not the robotic «do you want fries with that?» attitude that is so common.
I look forward to visiting this location — it’s an adventure as to what I’m going to find — and the prices are SO reasonable ! It’s like Trader Joe’s on steroids !

Smaller than most F&Es but still has all the same stuff… It also looks like they still have a working bakery inside!
The guys working there were killing themselves bagging everyone’s groceries for them — THANK YOU! Not only is it helpful, it keeps the lines from backing up… which is why I am shopping there anyways — to get in and out! (:
Still don’t like that I have to buy pre-​packaged veggies and fruit, but that’s the price I am willing to pay to get in and out with my list done!
Also — check out the TONS of veggie /​vegan foods in the freezer section — I’m getting my next tofurkey HERE! (:
Overall: Would DEFINITELY come back here! See you soon (:

Whenever I’m hankering for some chow & no options come to mind, I like to pop in to my local Fresh & Easy to scope out the goods available in the refrigerated clearance section.
Today’s score–
Thai green curry bowl — $ 0.75
Thai red curry bowl — $ 0.75
Pad Thai — $ 0.75
Kung pao chicken — $ 1.50
Cashew chicken — $ 0.75
Greek salad — $ 0.50
The Thai green curry bowl was delicious & the Greek salad paired well w/​it. The rest will be sitting pretty in the fridge for tomorrow. I like to eat, but not that much in one night ;P
The store is organized & pleasing to the eyes, with no problem differentiating between the varying sections. Prices are competitive w/​Fresh & Easy’s competitors.
Personally, I’m a fan of self-​checkout lanes. I dunno. I’m the type that carries his own bags during trips, walks/​rides a bike a few to several blocks instead of driving & takes the stairs over elevators. I scan, bag & go. Badabing, badaboom.
One thing I miss are the free samples. Back in the day, Fresh & Easy would have samples of coffee, juice & little bites. I know the company has been struggling & many locations have closed down, but these little things are what make me a loyal customer. Oh, and I miss my metabolism from high school. But I digress…
Fresh & Easy is quick & convenient for me. Before I step inside, I make a quick prayer to the Clearance gods for a nice haul for dinner. Sometimes I’m in luck, sometimes I’m not. C’est la vie!
Recommend

I was just in here. The two items I was looking for weren’t on the shelves and the staff was too busy on their cell phones to actually look in the back.
TERRIBLE customer service.
Would be one star if I didn’t like some of their products.