Comments on: New Poll: Name Our Safeway

By: Chris & Eric

Chris & Eric — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:00:42 +0000

Bringing “Sexy Back Safeway”…get your sexy on.

By: Resident of PQ

Resident of PQ — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:02:11 +0000

I visited the Safeway and thoguht it was impressive but I dont know if I’ll be purchaing much fresh produce. Most looked fine but there were items that looked like they were very near expiration. Otherwise its great and the staff is friendly and helpful even if they dont know what an item is (prosciutto anyone?)

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:40:17 +0000

Goodbye Ghetto Giant Safeway

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:39:25 +0000

McSafeway
Kentucky Fried Safeway
Safeway King
Safeway Bell
Safewayschnitzel
Safeway Hut
Safeway Queen
Del Safeway
Dunkin Safeway
In N Out Safeway
Safeway in the Box
Krispy Safeway
Little Caesar’s Safeway
Popeye’s Safeway & Biscuits
El Pollo Safeway
Fosters Safeway
Safeway on a Stick
Papa Safeways
Round Table Safeway

By: lackadaisi

lackadaisi — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:30:52 +0000

To clarify, I was the only customer at a counter manned by 3 people for the entire 15 minutes that I had to wait for my pound of turkey.

I have experienced wonderful service in other areas of the store though.

By: poo poo

poo poo — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:54:56 +0000

sic safeway, as in COOL. but not many folks on this board would know about that colloquialism…..

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:57:57 +0000

“I-Can’t-Believe-It’s-Not” Safeway

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:17:05 +0000

the store formerly known as Safeway

By: gpliving

gpliving — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:52:23 +0000

I agree with Paul. While, I’ve had nothing but success and speedy service at the deli counter, I’ve encountered other issues. Like, the cashier not 100% sure of what type of lettuce I was purchasing. It is nice to see motivated employees that are trying and learning. In a month or two, I’m sure those kinks will be worked out.

As to the number of patrons in the store, I have actually been pleasantly surprised with the number of people shopping in the store. It seems on par with places like the new Harris Teeter in Kalorama.

I’m loving that it’s open until midnight, too. Most DC grocery stores close at 10pm and I like to shop late.

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:38:49 +0000

@lackadaisi – I hardly think the deli is the worst ever. Hyperbole much?

I went a couple times the first weekend. During my interaction with the deli the counter person did not know what 3/4 of a pound meant. These are the natural growing pains. This store has been started from scratch and is staffed mostly by members of our community. It will take time to educate employees. That may mean they don’t yet know the answers to questions you ask? It may also mean that they don’t yet have enough staff qualified to operate the slicers in the deli and must pre-slice.

What’s important now is that the store infrastructure is outstanding. The entry level staff is courteous if not yet fully skilled. The management is also receptive to feedback.