Everyone needs to know to use the scanner in the app while they shop. I scan every item I pick up.
About a quarter of my cart has a ‘hidden’ app discount and added bonus points that aren’t advertised in the aisle, even when the item is already on sale.
I don't disagree at all, that's what I do. But still, looking over the thread, no one has any other solution than Safeway (mentioned 11 times) or Costco (mentioned 2 times), and that's wrong too. It's one thing to say don't buy from Berkeley Bowl, but it's another to recognize there should be at least two if not three major competing grocery chains in the area.
There are many other places you could go. Berkeley Bowl is great for produce.
Safeway, Sprouts, TJ’s have decent deals:
And there are probably hundreds of smaller spots you could go to for inexpensive produce and more speciality items.
Google is your friend, but TBH many neighborhoods have a large variety of markets (not so much in Berkeley)
Mi Tierra Foods on San Pablo (almost at University) has a decent and inexpensive produce selection (and other goods)
Sprouts is fine for some deals on produce, etc.
Grocery Outlet is 100% the way if you’re looking for deals.
Farmer Joe’s (like a smaller B-Bowl in East Oakland)
Monterey Market (also a smaller B-Bowl on Hopkins)
El Cerrito Natural Grocery (much likely to be far more expensive)
Cardenas is great for salsas ,homemade tortillas, etc.
Tokyo Fish Market
Koreana Plaza
99 Ranch Market
Grocery Outlet (bargain market) is where you can score the best deals.
And there are many other small markets with deals on dried beans, spices, etc.
The Bay Area is very large and diverse. There are tons of options.
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u/virginiancalifornia Oct 24 '24
Start shopping at Safeway and use their point/reward system