Safeway

I finally have to say something about this place. I really wanted it to work; I truly did. And after reading all the reviews on here everyone else seems to be blinded as well.
How I am rating them:
#1 star = they are clean
#2 star = they have a liquor store
Now that you see my rating system you will see that 80% of the other reviewers also meant to give them 2 stars.
But, what’s most important about a grocery store isn’t if they have a Starbucks or Jamba Juice it’s how they rate as a damn grocery store.
And, this place is terrible.
A little setup. I do all the grocery shopping for the family once a week. I have tried every store within a five mile radius of this place because I have a few goals:
I want to shop at as few places as possible
I want to go quickly
I want fair prices
Now let me pull the wool back from your eyes about this place. You will walk in and see an amazing produce section, fully stocked shelves and unique sections; but upon closer inspection some things become suspect. «Look at that giant display of apples» you’ll say, but if you look closer there are only two varieties of apples in one giant display. That may be fine for you, but don’t be fooled. The same goes for everything else in the produce section. There’s a lot of very little. Every time I have shopped here I have to go somewhere else for a couple little simple things like cilantro or green beans. They’ll have parsley, but not Italian parsley, you know, the one people actually eat and not just use as a garnish.
You will start to see this trend throughout the store. They are always sold out of popular items, but have an abundance of items people just don’t buy. How do I know people don’t buy them? Because, upon closer inspection a lot of stuff is close to expiration. Not expired, but when canned stuff normally takes years to expire and the thing you just bought gets there in the next 60 days you have to wonder how long it was on the shelf.
I don’t like meandering around a grocery store mindlessly wasting my time away. I want in, I want out. This place will never allow such luxuries. They have this «whole foods» style section of the store, which is fine, but it makes shopping awkward. Why? Because they separate simple items into stuff that goes there and the more plebeian stuff goes on The. Other. Side. Of. The. Store. You wanted cheese? Well you’ll find cheddar over there you Plebe, but if you want feta, that will be in fancy land.
Everything is weird like this. Packaged lunch meat in one section for your basic sliced stuff, but if you want packaged smoked turkey, well, that’s a walk to the other side.
Again, everything! The Hispanic foods section is nothing but retried beans and salsa, if you want real Mexican spices, well that’s in the yogurt section. Why? I don’t know. They don’t know either.
Finally, prices are higher. I shop at many stores often for the same things week after week. This store (and probably all Safeways) costs 20% more. I would be able to justify it if it were really as nice as it appears, but it’s not. And every time I have shopped here there are pricing errors. Every time. It’s nothing big, like celery rings up at $ 1.29/lb instead of the advertised $ 0.89/lb, but it happens every time without apology.
So, if you’re just into things that look good and lack substance then this place is for you, Kanye. If you’re just a good Middle class American shop somewhere else.

I have shopped at this grocery store for almost 7 years now and the service is just top notch. The managers are always friendly and so is the work staff. The bathrooms are always clean and the store is alway tidy in the ails. You don’t wait long in line at the checkout and the prices are pretty good. Also, this place has a really good liquor section keeping many different types of beers, wines, and whiskies. It’s a great place to shop and I chose it every time over the local King Soopers.

I have been spending about $ 800 per month there for over three years now. I have noticed a real decline over the past year and have gotten to where I will never shop there again. They keep downgrading their brands and getting rid of the good brands and healthy products. Now the customer service has gone downhill. Don’t bother.

This is the best Safeway in the Denver Metro. For starters it has a very nice liquor store inside the store. They carry beer, wine, and spirits. I don’t drink wine so I can’t speak for the selection there but they have a great selection of basic to mid-​level spirits. They have a walk in refrigerator for the beers. The store also has a bakery, floral shop, pharmacy, sushi bar, and a Starbucks. All of which I have not tried. They have a great selection of day to day groceries and carry local produce. We shop here at least once a week for the staples. The deli carries a nice selection of cheese and meat. Their awards program is pretty decent. We save a few bucks every time we shop and participate in their gas program. We typically save 10 – 40 cents per gallon with their gas station located onsite. This is a great Safeway and sets the bar for the all grocery stores.
Tip: Sign up for their club card. It’s free and saves you some scratch!
Regards,
Jonathan

This store has a lot more to offer than a typical Safeway location. I am assuming this location is the flagship location for the area. In addition to the items you would expect from a grocery store, they have a sushi bar, pizza by the slice, gelato, Stabucks, Jamba Juice, a nut station, and floral. They have usually had what I needed and some extra bonus items mentioned above. The pizza is good and cheap for a quick meal.

This Safeway represents a Colorado rarity — it carries alcohol, and you don’t have to use a separate entrance to get to it. The prices are reasonable and selection is surprisingly decent. It feels like being in (almost) any other state. It’s a little far from C470, hence 3 stars. If it was more convenient, I would rate it higher.

This Safeway has made me reevaluate my previous opinions of the chain. First off, this place has everything I am looking for nearly every time I go looking for it there. They also have a fully liquor store, which means I can knock out most of my shopping for a sporting event in one stop. The deli counter is always well maintained and presentable and they have a hot food bar, which while it is nowhere near as good as fast food Chinese (sorry, the egg rolls are only a 4 on a scale of 10, whereas Panda Express, likely a 7) but when you really have a desire for that which you know you shouldn’t have … well, then it fits the bill. In all the times I have come to this location, I can’t recall a significant mess anywhere in the store. The prices are exactly what you would pay at any reputable non-​specialty grocer. Sales are ok, but again, nothing that makes it particularly affordable. With the addition of a Starbucks and Jamba Juice, they have successfully fleeced me or more hard earned money then I would like to forfeit. What can I say, this is my go to grocer, and will likely continue to be for some time.

This store has a nice interior. I love the lunch options and the fact that there is a Jamba Juice and Starbucks!
I have had some slooow checkouts at this Safeway. It seems like I have Office Space luck, and always jump to the slower line. But I guess it’s the price to pay for such a nice store.

This is probably the nicest grocery store in the downtown Littleton neighborhood. It’s very swanky inside, always immaculately clean, and having HUGE selection with tons of choices. The price tags are easy to read and the store is laid out in such a way that it actually makes sense! Having both a Jamba Juice and a Starbucks is also a real plus. The bakery, deli, and even sushi bar are also other great amenities, though I’ll admit I don’t use them very often. They even have a coffee counter where you can buy whole beans by the pound and they will grind them for you right there! Produce can be hit or miss price-​wise, depending what’s in season, but I always come here for frozen vegetables and meals, meats, dairy, and even beer and wine. It’s a very luxurious grocery shopping experience, while still being comparable to King Soopers in price.

This is probably the best grocery store in the Littleton area. The meat and seafood sections are well stocked, the bakery is great, and it’s laid out in a way that actually makes sense. I’ve only done regular grocery shopping here, but you can buy hot sandwiches and other ready-​to-​eat items as well; there’s a little café area for eating, plus both a Starbucks and a Jamba Juice. Personnel at the various counters and check-​out are all friendly, and there’s plenty of self check-​outs as well. I’ve had a little bit of trouble finding everything I need in the produce section, but have no serious complaints, and everything I have found has been nice and fresh.
Plus: this is the Safeway in Colorado with the in-​house liquor store! This means A) one-​stop shopping and B) Safeway Rewards on beer and wine. The liquor section is actually quite nice and very well-​stocked.
This is a few minutes farther away from my house than the nearest King Sooper’s, but I might be a convert.

This Safeway has the best sushi and bakery! It is a cozy shop that makes ya feel warm and fuzzy and want to shop as opposed to other grocery markets that makes me feel dread and just want to go home.

I must agree with the others. The starbucks inside is nicer than most free-​standing ones. The little fireplace was warm and cozy and the drink was tops!

the Starbucks café is great!

Not just a Starbucks but also a jamba juice. Not just a deli with fresh hot sandwiches but also a sushi bar complete with a sushi chef that will whip up whatever you want. This Safeway makes other safeways look like a seven eleven. I love this place!

I really like this Safeway. Nuts case, great produce, cute flower shop area, and this location has the wine and beer, too. Nice cheese case for the better cheeses, salad bar and convenience food area with sushi. Like gelato? They have it. Nice breads, average bakery. They have the gourmet coffee bean area with mugs and such, as well as the upscale kitchen and gifts area. Good and knowledgeable butchers and decent fish counter. Outside, this one has the gasoline pump station. With a lot of grocers in the area, this one is really well-​rounded.

This safeway has become my best friend. It has everything I need. Dairy? Check. Fresh Produce? Check. Good meat/​fish? Check Pet food? kinda check Liqour? double check. Starbucks? Check US Bank? Check check. Jamba Juice? Uh huh. and even a western union so I can wire my douche bag friend out of state some money. Everything.

you know those take-​and-​bake cookies with santa faces on them that come only around the holidays? THIS SAFEWAY HAS THEM, therefore ending my neverending quest to find them.
in your FACE, king soopers.