Wild Oats

What a great little store! Super fresh produce, a huge gluten free selection and TONS of prepackaged foods either ready to heat and eat or ready to cook (full dinners ready to slide into the oven like marinated chicken and veggies). They also have a beautiful floral department, coffee and tea bar, a decent grocery selection and they have some incredible deals on items that are close to expiring.
I originally stopped in because I was looking for a new fake meat product (which I found) — and then I proceeded to spend a fortune on a bunch of other stuff because I was so impressed by their prepared foods. If you are a fan of pureed salsa this place is a must! Their store brand fresh salsa is outstanding… so good in fact I suspect some of my favorite restaurants are buying F&E salsa and serving it as their own. $ 1.59 for a big container that was close to its sell by date — no worries there we polished it off that night.
Parking is excellent, easy to get in and out of this plaza, they are open 24 hours which blows my mind, they have a rewards card which was easy enough to activate on my first visit, check out was a breeze, and they have a decent beer and wine selection. I caught a good sale on some craft beer that I haven’t seen at any other stores. If I had to find something to complain about I’d say that the service was too friendly.

Every time I get groceries from here they expire that day after. We bought linch meat and cheese and we got home looked at it again and it’s open and moldy. This has happened several time. I only get fresh produce or cheap vitamins from here.

Over the last few months, Fresh and Easy has been morphing into a Convenience Store. It’s less a traditional grocer now.
F & E business model was setup for the professional or working couples, who were on the go and just wanted to stop by to grab something quick.
Well, now they’ve taken that concept to the next level and removed several aisles (primarily soda) to make room for coffee and drink kiosk, along with chairs and tables.
I’m not sure how that is working out for them, since there is a AM/​PM right next door doing a brisk business. When I was here recently it was empty. The Fry’s up on Shea and 90^th has a wine bar and they’re always packed. Go figure.

I like to refer to Fresh n Easy as my mother. I can’t cook and lived off of ramen through my college career. All of that changed once I moved down the street from Fresh n Easy. Still on a low budget, I literally walk here every night to grab the prepared dinners, which has revolutionized my health. Since I go every night, I can usually get a discounted meal that is about to expire and not have to worry about it spoiling in the fridge. These items change every day so it’s practically like I have a mother who cooks something different for me every night. The fact that they’re open late now is also very accommodating to my schedule. My only minor complaint is that some of their Fresh n Easy brand products are not that great, like some of the chips, but not a big deal since there are mainstream brands too.

Beware of what you are buying. They advertize no preservatives but 99% of their products have preservatives in them coupled with soy and everything they sell is genetically modified. they do not have anything which is healthy even though they try to say they do… even there own brands are filled with genetically modified ingredients, soy and are unhealthy for you… beware of buying anything organic from them as they false advertise here as well — organic does not mean non-​gmo so that organic chicken you are buying and paying high price for is still loaded with genetically modified foods and the chickens are not healthy… make sure you know that the labels mean as fresh and easy tries to trick you into buying stuff which are not worth it. very over priced un healthy food, hopefully the new owner will change things.

Just came from shopping at this Fresh & Easy store. This is my local Fresh & Easy store. I have shopped here since they first opened. I probably spend about $ 600 a month here. You could say I am one of their best customers. The problem? They don’t realize it. Tonight, I spent over $ 50 but left my $ 5 coupon sitting on my kitchen island. When I asked the clerk if he had a coupon, he said no. This is not the first time I have asked for a coupon and been declined. It doesn’t matter if I spend $ 100 or more, the answer is always the same. No coupon. Also, the clerk on duty had absolutely no customer service skills whatsoever. Frankly, I have had it with this store. The store at Scottsdale and Shea is much friendlier and they almost always have a coupon on hand if you forget yours. So, Goodbye Frank Lloyd Wright Fresh and Easy. It won’t be as convenient for me to go to Scottsdale and Shea, but it will be a much more pleasant experience. Having said this, there is one clerk at the Frank Lloyd Wright store who has been there since day one, and is the greatest. Really friendly and helpful. Wish I knew his name. Thanks anyway for making my shopping experience at this store a great one. They are fortunate to have you.

Located in our neighborhood, this Fresh & Easy is convenient, but disappointing. Normally, I rate them 4 Stars. This one only gets 3 Stars because they seem to run out of product all the time. I love the IL Fornaio Italian Bread they sell. However, many times this location will run out of it and there won’t be any in stock. This is at 5 or 6 pm, when I get off of work. The Bread is what separates them from the rest in my eyes. Look at all of the empty spots on this pic, it’s very common to find the bread shelf like this:
Other than the Bread issue, this place is OK.
Return Factor — 50%

Great location! Can’t go wrong w/​Fresh & Easy — it truly does live up to its name.
Don’t forget to skim over their «clearance» section if you’re okay w/​use/​freeze by same day. Pretty good deals!
LOVE their dried, unsweetened mango pieces. Such a great snack!

Favorite place for groceries. Good prices on staples. Sign up for the e-​newsletter and you’ll get a weekly coupon.
My love for Fresh and Easy is widely known. I am a very capable cook; I’m just busy. I love, love, love several things about F&E:
— Smaller store size makes it easy to navigate
— Good prices on staples; plus they carry a lot of store branded stuff
— 50% off stuff that’s reached the sell by date. Just put it in the freezer people.
Negatives are — small selection generally, Fresh produce is laughable and a lot of space is taken up with ready to heat and eat items. Now, I love the heat and eat stuff, but if that’s not your gig, you’ll find some things missing.
I get weekly coupons that reduce my grocery bill about 20%. They carry a store branded wine for $ 2.99/bottle that is actually pretty good. The staff are really friendly and helpful and I genuinely like shopping there.

Finally a grocery store in Scottsdale that isn’t trying to rob me. Don’t get me wrong, I like Safeway, Albertson’s and Basha’s, but come on, what’s with the sky high prices? I like good food and variety, but I don’t wanna go broke either shopping for it. Fresh & Easy was made for me. THANK YOU for the discount sections.

Fresh and Easy… They have great prices, and they have GREAT veggies! If you are looking for a tasty, tasty salad, then come here. Their ingredients look like they just came from the field. Fresh, crisp lettuce. Water-​dripping tomatoes… And don’t even get me started on the cucumbers!
All in all, I went here for a salad, so for that, the review may be a little skewed… But in terms of my experience, I give this place two thumbs up!!!

I absolutely love this store! Everything is yummy and healthy for your family. The prepared meals and sides are excellent and make your life so easy. I shop here before I shop anywhere else.

This review is for the FLW location only. I watched and waited as this location was converted to Fresh & Easy from a former Osco Drugs in December of 2007. During the remodeling I researched the F&E concept and its parent company, global retail giant UK based TESCO.
According to my Quicken, I have shopped at the FLW F&E 229 times in the past 3 ½ years. About 5.5 times a month on average.
Small market convenience, simple store layout & design, green facilities & practices, spotless/​tidy isles, quality house brands, fresh prepared meals, fair prices, great e-​coupons, quick, (easy to use) self checkout, consistent friendly service.
I am a huge fan of F&E Produce, Prepared Salads, Entrées & Soups, Cheese Trays, Juice, Soy Milk, Iced Green Tea, Chewy Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Granola Bars to name a few.
Quality, Service, Cleanliness & Value…

This is a nice small grocery store thats great for me since I live 2 minutes away. Theres others that are close as well, but when I’m in a hurry or don’t need that many things, I like going here because I can be in and out in less than 10 minutes. There are never long lines to check out and everything is easy to find. One of the things I like is the way they package some of their produce – its usually grouped in a convenient pack… ie. pack of lemons/​limes, pack of bell peppers. The prices are very reasonable, and if you get their mailer, theres always coupons off your total bill! They have a good selection of organic food options as well!

I LOVE this place! From the moment you walk up to the door, it is spotless. Sometimes you will be approached by an employee asking if you need assistance, majority of the time, you won’t talk to one employee, which is great! I just want to go in, get what I need, and peace out until next time without the small chatter.
Their hummus is AMAZING, along with a few of the prepackaged meals. Their Creamy Cilantro Salad Dressing is OMG AMAZING!
Sweet tea… LOVE IT!

Love this place! Best part, they give there left over food to a food bank!

I didn’t know what to expect when I pulled into the parking lot. Was it a TJs knockoff? A ghetto version of Whole Foods? Or, a churched-​up version of Smart & Final? Things became clearer once I walked in. It was actually something different (although those initial questions did have merit). Essentially, it was a new grocery store… or, new to me (at least).
Aisles had loads of typical grocery products, many of them private labeled. All seemingly priced well. Def had good prices on wines that I’ve never seen before (similar to TJs), and competitive prices on wines that I did know. Staff was really friendly and helpful. And, lastly, a lot of UK product, which homesick expats might dig on.
Good place. Will be back.

Sad to say I’ve given up on Trader Joe’s since I found this place. Sad, because T. J’s started in my hometown of Pasadena, California, but this place ROCKS!!! We have a full-​size freezer in our garage, and I stock up on sale items and bargains from here all the time. Now. we just yank something from our freezer– steaks, chicken, sausage, hamburger meat, etc., defrost, and cook it up that evening. Wifey and I average about 5 bucks a meal this way, absolutely incredible! I have only come across 2 or 3 items of theirs I didn’t like, mayonnaise to be one of them, but all their stuff seems pretty good. Bargains on bread and tortillas are great, they have a great assortment of nuts and desserts (I’m not a dessert guy, but the prices and selections are cool), and I love the grill pack– an assortment of marinated chicken, hamburger patties, and sausage, feeds 4 – 6, all for TEN BUCKS!
Great deals, hybrid parking for us Prius drivers, diet coke always $ 5.99 a case (24 pack), organic and healthy stuff, packaged meals for convenience, and fresh cheap sushi… Can’t beat this place!

It seems to me that you need to be either Fresh… or Easy. Easy usually means processed. I don’t do processed. I was actually wrinkling my nose at the number of processed foods.
Don’t get me wrong, I liked the produce section. Bigger than TJ’s, better quality produce than Sprouts. So I’ll be back for that I’m sure. (Although I was surprised to see pre cut veggies. Unlike Rachael Ray I have the ability to cut my own veggies.) The prepared meals are great to grab on the way home, the sandwiches and salads are great to grab for lunch. But it really fell short in other areas.
The mix of individual, organic, and «big box store» items is random. The meat is expensive. They were missing things that I normally get at TJ’s like protein powder, non fat yogurt (they only had low fat), quality frozen vegetables (Jolly Green Giant? For real?), cheddar cheese sticks… and a bunch of other items. The deli meat they had was processed a little too much for my liking. (I’m pretty sure I’ve never seen a cylindrical turkey)
The store itself is well laid out but I really don’t see it becoming my grocery store. I think I’ll stick to TJ’s for the bulk of my shopping and stop in here for produce.

Newly opened no frills supermarket import from the UK with interesting ethnic food selection.
The fruits and vegetables wrapped in clear plastic sitting on black crates reminds me of my neighborhood Tesco’s from my days in London.
Cool thing about this one is the variety of products carried on the shelves. When’s the last time you’re seen tripe or pig’s feet at Albertson’s or Safeway. And hooray, I can finally buy Chaokoh (the only good brand of coconut milk) in Scottsdale without having to trek all the way down to Lee Lee’s or Ranch Market.
Great selection of fresh meats and cheeses. The only place apart from Trader Joe’s that I’ve seen unpasteurized orange juice, which by the way tastes way better because heat kills the fresh taste.
Much-​needed addition to an area saturated by the boring standards.