WPAFB Commissary

I’d take this commissary over my local Scott AFB commissary any day. The set up is much nicer and makes more logical sense (although while they were renovating, this was not the case). I’ve never had to wait too terribly long to get in and out during the weekly grocery shopping trips. The constant with all commissaries that I’ve been to is the produce. It’s always crap. If you live in the area, buy your fruits and veggies at Meijer — they taste much better. Lastly, NEVER go on a payday weekend. Ever.

Can somebody PLEASE explain to me what the advantage of a commissary is stateside? I avoid this commissary like the plague because you can never get in and out quickly. Parking is a nightmare and navigating through the aisles will push your patience to the limit. I am convinced retirees hang out here just for the heck of it. When I retire, you will not find me anywhere near a military base unless I need an ID card or other such necessity.
Today, I went in to get a case of water and some other things for lunch. HOLY CRAP. Why are things so expensive here? A container of cut up watermelon was $ 3.99. I can get the same thing for $ 1.99 at Meijer’s. Why is a case of 24 water bottles $ 4.99!!! I can get TWO cases at Meijer’s for the same price! And it goes on and on and on. The commissary has no generics so that right there will make your bill incredibly expensive. Anyway, you get my point!!! The commissary is NOT worth it unless you are overseas. But you’re going to say «but but but the meat section and and and the produce section.» NONSENSE! It sucks. Plain and simple. Save time and money and go to Meijer’s or heck even Kroger’s!

They oftentimes run out of chicken and turkey especially on weeks that coincide with military pay days. Fresh fruits and vegetables can also be hit or miss but worth a trip for the savings on certain items.

This is one of the larger commissaries that I’ve visited. They have a wide selection of products and a decent size deli. The best time to go is not on the 1^st of 15^th. Don’t forget to tip your baggers.

Not bad.

It is hard to complain when you are getting deep discounts on food. This place is adequately stocked and well maintained. Although their cakes are not gorgeous they are quite tasty, affordable, and have a quick turn around time. For the most part, staff is pretty nice, although they aren’t always able to tell you where an item is located. No biggie though. Who am I to complain when I am getting cake mix for $ 0.95 instead of $ 2.00?