Grocery Outlet,

22475 El Toro Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630

"I am an owner of a business and I am so disappointed in the way my children were treated. I can’t believe the type of management they have. I had asked my 20 year old to run some errands in the area since I was working and we live in Rancho Santa Margarita. She took her younger brother. The manager Tammy followed them out of the store and accused them of stealing by telling them she needed to search their bag. She profiled my children what she did was racist and awful. Just because my children are brown it doesn’t give her the right to treat them that way. The worst part is that prior to finding out she is the manager we called to place a complain. We were transferred to the manager which then we found it was her. She had the audacity to refuse my daughter of speaking to her superior and hung up on her. As an owner of a business this is appalling. None of my management team would ever partake in this disgusting behavior!!!DO BETTER!"

"Big chain groceries alternative, I always get good deals of vegetables and produces here, other stuff s at lowest price, too but since this is an outlet store so they on the shelf seasonal and randomly. Wines are cheaper here, too. One thing odd about this store chain is public restroom always has the sign "Out of order""

"I recently visited Grocery Outlet, and my experience was a mixed bag. The store is packed with discontinued and overstocked items, making it feel like an overpriced version of a dollar store for non-food items. On the bright side, they have a decent selection of food, especially when it comes to wine. The cashiers were friendly, which added a pleasant touch to my visit. However, my interaction with one of the sister owners left much to be desired. She was extremely rude. She didn't seem happy to be there, and it may have been an off day for her. In summary, I would consider going back to Grocery Outlet, but it doesn't replace the major box stores or even a place like Trader Joe's in terms of overall shopping experience."

"It's a lot larger on the inside than it appears from the outside. It's actually a really nice store that's very well stocked with a ton of great products and a very friendly staff. I was sent here to find some meatless products for our daughter, and was floored by the pricing. Their alcohol selection is pretty darn good as well. On a subsequent trip I found really inexpensive cookies. Great store."

"Very clean location. With chicken breasts at 1.99 a pound vs pavilions at 7.99 a pound it’s a great value. Also they keep this location very clean and good selection of household items like candles half off or shampoos and conditioners. If inflation is hitting you hard it’s a good place to save."