Grocery Outlet

I love shopping at Grocery Outlet. I normally go the the Arlington location (which has everything I need and more), but this one is bigger and better. One thing to be aware of is the fact that G.O. doesn't always have all of the items you were able to purchase the last time you shopped there-- sometimes they have one-time items and other times they haven't yet restocked something you got in the past. That isn't a criticism of this location in particular. It's true across the G.O. board.

The reason I love buying my groceries at G.O. is because the prices are so sanity-reinforcingly reasonable compared to the other supermarket chains in the area. Seriously-- I can get most items for a dollar or two (or more, depending on what it is) less than I would be able to purchase them for at a "safer" (if you catch my drift), nearby alternative.

As I previously stated, I normally purchase groceries at the Arlington G.O. location. That being said, the layout of this store was automatically familiar to me despite the fact that I shopped here for the first time earlier today. Some of the items I can usually find in Arlington weren't here, but there were many items in Stanwood that I've never seen in Arlington. Grocery Outlet is not a consistency poster child. That's nothing to worry about-- the money you save by shopping here more than makes up for the inconsistencies you might be tempted to complain about.

My favorite thing about shopping at Grocery Outlet is the cereal prices. Take a run of the mill, definitely-available-at-every-grocery-store cereal like Cheerios. Guess what: you'll save like $3 buying them at Grocery Outlet. It's also likely that you'll encounter cereals that you've never seen elsewhere, like cinnamon Frosted Flakes or turn-your-leftover-milk-green, special edition Lucky Charms. If you can't remember the last time you paid less than $2 for a box of cereal, you owe it to yourself to head to G.O.

There are some downsides to shopping here. Not enough to drop this grocery store from a five star rating, but still something you should be aware of. The produce section isn't amazing. The same goes for their meat. You'll be able to find what you're looking for if you need staples (they have oranges and tomatoes and chicken breasts and pork chops). If you need something halfway exotic though, like kiwis or starfruit or any cut of steak you won't see on a restaurant menu, it's likelier than not that you won't be able to find it at G.O.

Forget the downsides. They're minor. I moved to the area from Florida recently, and food prices are lower there than they are here. Grocery Outlet is the only supermarket I've found in Washington state that has prices that won't leave you shaking your fist at the sky, screaming "why me?!" You'll be able to feed yourself and your family without breaking the bank here.

If you're trying to decide whether to shop here or somewhere else, let me help you out. Shop here. Yes-- G.O. is subject to the same inflationary pressures that every other business is, but they're not using it as an excuse to gouge you for no reason (like another popular chain that's all over the area whose name makes you think they're providing a path without danger-- a "safe way" to shop, if you will).

Take a look at the pictures I've included with my review. Many of them include price tags. Compare the prices you see with what you'd find elsewhere. Shopping at Grocery Outlet is a no-brainer.

It's been a few years since visiting this chain (having moved away from their service zone). We miss their prices on quality selections, so we stopped in to get last-minute food for our flight back home. As usual, Grocery Outlet did NOT disappoint! We scored locally produced and national brand foods, and staff was knowledgeable and friendly. The aisles were spacious and well stocked; the store, immaculate. Kudos!

This is my go-to grocery store for my daily items. It's perfect for that nice and close to my house and always good prices. The staff at this location is excellent, very friendly and quick to help.

Great place for wine tasting on Friday afternoons‼plus the have great prices on many things!

This is a great Grocery Outlet, they had exactly what I was looking for and you can always find a great deal at Grocery Outlet. This store is well-stocked and clean and the employees are very friendly, which is rare these days.

This is my go to store to shop at. The employees are great. Huge savings and great products.

Always clean, fronted, well stocked. Can do 80-90% shopping. Friendly staff.

Everything you want in one stop shop prices excellent, organic & free range foods supply.

They are very nice and I love the wine section there 🥰 Still good after going here over the past year. It's got a good Portuguese wine 90 points and a lot of Amy's items as well as other meatless substitutions and good selection of dairy free as well.

This location (Stanwood) is the Best location & Locally Family Owned. These owners keep everything Very Clean & Help other families to be able to get things at a great price & be able to afford to feed their families!!! We like the Arlington location as well, but this one is always a bit Extra or go Above what you may hope for! They always have a "Buy 1 Get 1 Free" on Many items that really help stretch your dollars to help in these times of Everything being outrageously expensive!!!

I have watched them grow in business. They are doing things right.

Was looking for 1 case of Fresca. I do understand that it might not be there but I was in luck. They had exactly one case of Fresca.

Love it here people are great and the price are good!

These are the nicest people! They always have what I need and are super helpful. The Veteran parking is really a nice touch!

Good store with cheap prices. Always clean, and the lines are fast. What else could you ask for?

Yeah, this is a chain store, yet they recycle what other corporate chain-stores don't want. That means low prices and bulk buys. Lots of parking, of course. The Stanwood store has a few cutie older gentlemen working there...

I love the selection this store has to offer. I love that it changes its products. They also have great wine prices. The owners are amazing and really care about their store and the community. Great prices and selection. And they do wine tasting !!!

What an outstanding selection of wines.. glad my sister talked me into checking this store.. interesting selection so many things..

I always enjoy trying new products form this store. We also have a lot of dietary restrictions in our family and shopping here has let us try some unique products that normally are out of our price range to just “give it a try.” I always find something cool when I go, and get really excited when I find some of my favorite foods on sale there.

Love this store! Great product and prices. Frendly stuff!