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Vons
1201 Avocado Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92020, United States
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Pa
Review β„–1

Great variety. Plenty of groceries to take your time for all your snacks, drinks,meats and produce. Big choice in the frozen foods and a great deli with hot meals, sandwiches and sushi 🍣. Nice little Starbucks inside also a great bakery. Lots of parking with plenty of disabled parking right at the front door. Clean,bright with awesome staff to assist you with your needs.

Ru
Review β„–2

Large and very clean store but couldnt find fresh chicken! Was kind of in a rush and didnt see any staff on the floor so just grabbed frozen one. Fresh meat sections very small though but great selection of fruits and vegetables. Overall good store

Ma
Review β„–3

Lovely Vons but the worst customer service time Ive ever experienced. Every time I visit the hot deli, they have 3 to 4 employees making sandwiches and chicken, but they NEVER acknowledge you. Today myself and 7 other customers were kept waiting nearly 10 minutes (the poor woman ahead of me was 80+ and clearly in pain standing there) before anyone asked us for assistance. It was shocking to me that making sandwiches for your display would take priority over helping people trying to give you money. Your absolutely awful Vons. I wish I could give you zero stars.

Bl
Review β„–4

I often get off work very close to their closing time, and arrive about 10 minutes or less before they close. Theyve always been very polite and understanding about it. Never had anything less than stellar service. I mean its a grocery store, how would one differentiate itself from the thousands of competitors? With good service. Thats the only way, and this Vons has nailed it.

Te
Review β„–5

Adequate and prices were better than other stores in the area…

Re
Review β„–6

Reasonable on prices fairly nice customer service

Jo
Review β„–7

Expensive but convenient if you live nearby like myself. Some times its worth it when your being lazy or in a hurry. The staff here is all long time employees that make it better

j
Review β„–8

Low prices for quality foods. I was able to get 2 big steaks, 5 ears corn, head lettuce, kale, bell peppers and few other items to make dinner for 5.

Mi
Review β„–9

Worst grocery store in San Diego County. Lines are unreasonably long. Food is often priced incorrectly. Dont expect a quick trip and pay attention to your receipt. This store could benefit from new management.

Mi
Review β„–10

I like this store a lot not sure what the appeal is but its clean and always have good produce.

To
Review β„–11

Love this location always clean with fresh produce and meats but most of all for me it has a USPS shipping station in side thats very convenient for receiving and or shipping packages

Sa
Review β„–12

Good organic section. Good general variety.

Lu
Review β„–13

Great place to shop with my dog

Ka
Review β„–14

$5 Friday, every week, great deals!! They have weekly deals just as amazing too!

Al
Review β„–15

Its a very good store. I just didnt like that fac masks are not required. With the Delta variant of the Covid-19 virus running rampant in the US, were not out of the woods yet.

li
Review β„–16

Love coming here always fresh seafood and sturbucks inside

Jo
Review β„–17

Vons always has great produce!!! I tend to shop here whenever there are good sales going on...cause their regular prices are meh...

je
Review β„–18

Got a Pharmacy And Starbucks. Good store

Am
Review β„–19

A lot of parking sales on good customer service.

Ja
Review β„–20

Social distancing at its finest! Who in their right mind thinks stacking boxes of chips down the narrow main aisle is a good idea. The city really needs to come in to regulate. They herd us all down one aisle to stand in line.

Pl
Review β„–21

The carts seem kind of grungy and homeless often hang out front. Lines are often long with several cash registers not being utilized/operated. Other than that the store seems to be clean and well organized and cashiers and baggers are pretty polite and friendly.

Pa
Review β„–22

Good store by my place.

co
Review β„–23

There was a long line and the peeps there made it work. Sucks, lines... so I continued to shop... all good πŸ‘ they are trying to help everyone and doing well. Be a nice customer

Ge
Review β„–24

Quick grocery pick up!

Br
Review β„–25

Really? Seriously like 30 people in line with one checker. Took photo and cant get it in the review. Not cool. Apparently they think no one shops in this area. Definitely not coming back.

Ca
Review β„–26

Love the people. Their covid regulations are top notch and protect their customers. They will never be the best priced but I believe the worth is made back up in convenience and quality

Ri
Review β„–27

A good store staff very friendly.

Ha
Review β„–28

Nice and clean store.

Ur
Review β„–29

This Vons has exceptional flowers and produce, plus a post office inside.

Ma
Review β„–30

The girl in the bakery helped us find a cake for my friends birthday she was wonderful she wrote Laura and put a little happy birthday on there I think her name is Maria she was wonderful thank you for having such a good bakery service

Da
Review β„–31

Well stocked store with good selection and reasonable pricing. It’s important to be a Von’s Club member to get the best prices. It’s well to check the expiration dates particularly in dairy.

LM
Review β„–32

High prices but better quality than Food for Less or Walmart

Ki
Review β„–33

This is a good Vons location. They do not have self checkout but they do try to process sales quickly.It does seem like one of the check stands that faces a freezer aisle is always open and sometimes that line backs up about 12 to 20 feeet blocking most of the aisle for shoppers. I recommend saving your frozen meal & pizza shopping till you are done. Then just shop this aisle while in line. It will make social distancing much easier.

Sa
Review β„–34

The usual stand in line and wait for your turn there was never enough cashiers

Da
Review β„–35

I love Vons, they always have what I need when i need it

Do
Review β„–36

Checkout line went all around the store.i only needed a few things but left. They could do better

Ru
Review β„–37

Long lines grumpy checkers bad managers low stock .worst vons in So Cal !!!!!!

Si
Review β„–38

I appreciate the staff. Very helpful with what I was looking for and the woman in bakery took care of a customer who took off his mask to drink from gallon of milk...IN STORE😡. she was boss for her reaction!!!!

Ch
Review β„–39

Excellent location

Wi
Review β„–40

Nice clean store well lit I specifically visited UPS Store for notary service. I was in and out quickly. Plenty of parking available for my visit.

Ju
Review β„–41

This is a pretty nice Vons. Its pretty busy though.

Ka
Review β„–42

I got in and out pretty quickly.

H
Review β„–43

Good specials for meat and they have Starbucks inside .

An
Review β„–44

Enjoying deli food as a healthier alternative to fried fattiness. Especially since Im not canning these days.

Sa
Review β„–45

This place always busy and only 1 line open

Ch
Review β„–46

Thought this was a vans show store lolol

Al
Review β„–47

One of my favorite store ❀

Tw
Review β„–48

Great selection & deli. Clean store, everything priced.

J.
Review β„–49

Store owner is rude, he is annoyed from customers questions about the products.

za
Review β„–50

A little pricey, like most grocers. Decent selection, fast checkout.Id rather shop at Walmart though.

Ki
Review β„–51

Rude employees and trash all over the floors.

Mi
Review β„–52

Cashiers and managers practice discrimination and they hold grudges. Very rude. They dont seem to care about customer service.

Jo
Review β„–53

Super clean, fast and friendly, cannot ask for more or of a grocery store

Ty
Review β„–54

Was 2 registers open but the line across the store went quick.

Jo
Review β„–55

Terrible long lines. One long chevkout line makes absolutely no sense. Its actually a COVID hot spot; a bunch of elderly less than 6 feet apart all crammed down a single idle. Poor management from the top down.

Le
Review β„–56

Love there MEAT DEPARTMENT!!!!!!! The guys there are very helpful and knowledgeable. THANK YOU 😊

SU
Review β„–57

Very friendly and helpful store. Also very clean.

Sy
Review β„–58

Been shopping there for 25 years. Cant go wrongGreat customer service

Ca
Review β„–59

Love the deli and bakery. They make the best of both!

Lo
Review β„–60

Just love their deli and there hot items!! They have items that you cant find in markets such as Food 4 Less or Walmart.

ar
Review β„–61

Good savings today on specials. I went in particularly for the steaks on sale but they were completely out. Pretty petty for a four day sale.

Ro
Review β„–62

I have been grateful for this store for a long time, but last night I had a very bad experience.I came in to get food on the evening of August 10, 2020, when I had nothing at home, and I was thrown out of the store while shopping. Two employees including a manager accused me of having stolen on multiple occasions from the store when in fact I have never stolen anything ever. The manager more or less refused to even speak to me, and the security guard wouldnt allow me to speak to the manager even though I was being calm and polite. The employees were both very rude. I might file a complaint against these employees and the store.Update: I spoke with Karen, a manager, possibly the one who threw me out. She said I can talk to someone the next time I come in. I will, and I appreciate her giving me a chance to explain myself over the phone, but they shouldve allowed me to explain while I was in the store before assuming that I was stealing and throwing me out, because I know there is no evidence Ive ever stolen, only false accusations.I take my time when I shop. Often it takes me a while to decide whether or not to buy an item. Sometimes I pick things up and put them back. This might be why some employees are suspicious of me. Maybe the employees should not assume the worst in people, and maybe they should take time to see if there is any concrete evidence of theft before making such serious accusations, because all they had was he said, she said.This is is a very serious accusation your employees have made against me. Even though I am innocent, if I come into your store again and am once again falsely accused of theft, there could be devestating consequences for me. Will your employees call the police on me and claim Im stealing? Im going to need to straighten this out with your employees, managers or whoever, because as of right now, I dont feel safe shopping in your store.

Er
Review β„–63

Went on a Saturday, 3p. Not enough lines open to move people along quickly and efficiently. Others stores are spraying conveyor belts down with disinfectants then allowing customers to place their items- not here. Store was well stocked, employees were friendly.

Sh
Review β„–64

Best place for my pharmacy orders, starbucks, and groceries. Been shopping here for years and I highly recommend. Make sure you download the vons app, you can save a lot of money, not only at vons but also at Albertsons.

Ch
Review β„–65

Nice Vons. Guys selection. Love the security guard at the door. Lol. He was a little cold and judgmental looking at people.

Ne
Review β„–66

Clean well organized store. Not cheep but well stocked. The staff wall quite helpful to me and professional. For the small amount more in price it is worth the good service.

an
Review β„–67

Best place to getYour groceriesFrom

Ni
Review β„–68

I shop here often and in these tough times I still spend a lot in this store. After today I will never be back. Long lines, expected, being cut in front of because you’re keeping social distancing not expected. Then to have a rude, nasty cashier speak to people like dirt because you scoot up or put an item on his grocery belt is inexcusable. It’s apparent he’s not only a control freak he lacks people skills. I would rather spend my money in a friendlier super market.Btw this isn’t the first time this eccentric man has had an attitude either. He was rude to my husband on a different trip. If you hate your job find a new one.The manager did check me out after he refused, she was nice and understood my frustration. The point is why spend my hard earned money where they hire a rude employee.

Aa
Review β„–69

Like store overly priced items. Tone steak 20.00 buck competition 7.00 for the same cut and weight.Staff friendly store clean

Sa
Review β„–70

Wish they would get grape fanta.

Sh
Review β„–71

Clean, well stocked, excellent produce. Just wish they had a self check out.

Ja
Review β„–72

I love this store and their great prices and selection. I wish we had competition here. In Oklahoma Walmart has taken over. The cashier needs a little attitude adjustment but itll be alright.

Le
Review β„–73

Great grocery store. Good sales too.

an
Review β„–74

New line system is horrible. Instead of worrying about the lines GET MORE CASHIERS that will help w the lines

Pa
Review β„–75

No crowds. No long lines. Lovely customer service.. clean shopping environment..

La
Review β„–76

Weekly adds sent to your address, rewards points, Just For You, Vons Club specials, online shopping (once you sign up online) add up to hundreds of dollars saved every week. You can shop at Albertsons also, if you prefer. Most shelves are full again.

KA
Review β„–77

I always give positive honest reviews - however I have been unimpressed with this Vons for awhile now. Just went in this past Friday around 4pm - the guy at the Fish counter didnt know where the product was that was on their weekly ad. No one could be found in the Produce section. I even had the manager try to hunt him down. They had salads on their ad and they were out of salads. 4pmb in the afternoon on a Friday. I know were in a pandemic and a lot of stuff isnt stocked but where was the personnel to even say, sorry lady were out of solids. These are just a couple of the disappointments of this small store. They have been doing upgrades, painting and moving aisles around, honestly that all looks very nice and was much needed. I usually like to check out with Charles he is my favorite Checker... however Friday I checked out with a girl named Stephanie who was very unfriendly I thought. I HAVE to remember NOT to come to this location. They have a wonderful Vons over in the La Mesa area and also out on Jamach. This one is just cloest for me. HAVE to remember 🀞

Ju
Review β„–78

The attitude was stellar. My service was keen. And wouldnt you know it, I gave then 4 stars for having shade in their parking lot

Ka
Review β„–79

Nice grocery store . The deli is always busy and the potato wedges are great. The chicken strips are super crispy! Also they have a ups store inside so you can get your mailing done. The gift card kiosk is out of service!

Re
Review β„–80

Always find what I need, my store for over 25 years. Staff/store associates very friendly and helpful.

Mi
Review β„–81

Little cheaper place to get your groceries its the areas family owned grocery stores. Vons is known to the area its not something Ive seen like Walmart or Safeway

Sa
Review β„–82

Check the dates on your food. Ive had Instacart shoppers bring refrigerated food that had expired over a month prior. This wasnt the shoppers fault. The store should not be selling expired anything, especially meats and prepared food.

Si
Review β„–83

Like the Bagel early in the morning...real fresh

Li
Review β„–84

Prices are as good as anywhere and not many people in the store when I shop

Sc
Review β„–85

I love EVERYONE THEREπŸ˜˜πŸ™πŸ˜‡

Do
Review β„–86

Lines got very long before they opened up another register. Cashier did not acknowledge my thanking him 2x for opening the new line

Ma
Review β„–87

I was so happy to see a UPS store within vons. So i was able to get all my errands done. Thank you.

Ra
Review β„–88

I feel so bad to see unprofessional workers and raises in this store, every time i went there i feel like I’m working for them nobody smile with very bad attitude, we pay for service not to see employees give you the look you are praying to shopping from them, i feel sorry to say that but you guys deserve not even 1 star 0 star with lower rate of service. So bad

Sa
Review β„–89

I bought deli made potato salad that was absolutely terrible. Spent 13 dollars on food i threw in the rubbish

Di
Review β„–90

VONS WAS GREAT the only place that had bleach. I bought he last one. Still Albertson s was better.

Jo
Review β„–91

Never enough registers. Here on a Sunday evening with two registers open and about 20 people waiting in line. Just plain stupid.

As
Review β„–92

Worst shopping experience of my life!!! Ive spent a lot of money at Vons and this place couldnt have been more rude! Waited in line for over 20 minutes to checkout without being able to see the counters. I was treated absolutely terribly by the employees and the store manager! I will never go back here again and I would give this place less than 1 star! Absolutely horrible experience and I will looking for an alternative to Vons because of tjis experience. Ive been a long time customer of vons for over 20 years and its completely unbelievable to be treated this terribly!!! Stay away from this place!!!!

Ka
Review β„–93

Clean, well stocked, helpful team members. Polite and efficient cashiers! Very happy with the standard this location has set! They had some food options my local Vons doesnt carry which was fun to see!

Ji
Review β„–94

Clean, uncrowded oh, and had everything I went there for. Well stocked.

ji
Review β„–95

Vons does not have Good Rx. They have their own program that is better!

T.
Review β„–96

3 stars only because of the long lines. Ill never go after work again; 4 pm ish. I get off work and im tired...had to stand in line for 15+ min.s. Lucky, the young dude at Starbucks made my white chocolate mocha, non-fat milk, and hot, delicious!! Other than that, I like the store. Their deli is delicious! I love their chicken strips and their home made fresh food, every day, is good. I got a big piece of barbecued chicken breast (looks baked) for lunch tomorrow. Mmmhhh....πŸ‘πŸ˜‰

Ni
Review β„–97

Stocked shelves friendly staff

Ma
Review β„–98

Clean, friendly staff, and very organized

Pa
Review β„–99

Vons is my go to supermarket. Its clean and very w re ll stocked. Customer service is stellar. I go to the Vons on Avocado and Chase. Great Supermkt

An
Review β„–100

The employees are very nice, and they have a lot of organic choices. And its super convenient because its close to home. This is one of my favorite places to shop, but I always forget to check to app before I go! The just4u app is great! If they ever decide to carry more Goya products, Ill never go anywhere else. πŸ‘πŸ‘

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  • Address:1201 Avocado Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92020, United States
  • Site:https://local.vons.com/ca/el-cajon/1201-avocado-blvd.html?utm_source=G&utm_medium=Maps&utm_campaign=G+Places
  • Phone:+1 619-440-0881
Categories
  • Grocery delivery service
  • Grocery store
Working hours
  • Monday:6AM–11PM
  • Tuesday:6AM–11PM
  • Wednesday:6AM–11PM
  • Thursday:6AM–11PM
  • Friday:6AM–11PM
  • Saturday:6AM–11PM
  • Sunday:6AM–11PM
Service options
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Same-day delivery:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
  • Safety dividers at checkout:Yes
Highlights
  • Great produce:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Offerings
  • Organic products:Yes
  • Prepared foods:Yes
Amenities
  • Public restroom:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Checks:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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