Grocery delivery/curbsite/pick-up experiences have been hit and miss – with it working for certain stores only on certain days. Since this is a situation that is changing daily ,this is an attempt to crowdsource information – please let us know your latest experience by adding a comment below the post – we will summarize the information in the post daily.
| Store Name | Curbside | Delivery | Pickup In Store | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albertsons | Yes | Recent Delivery Experience (4/18/20) We use instacart for Albertsons. A little more expensive than usual because substitutes are always for more expensive product. Several substitutes per order have been the norm $25 on the average. On the flip side we've always gotten quick delivery and I'd rather pay more than go into the store. | ||
| Dry Dock Fish | Yes | Recent Curbside Experience (4/14/20) Their fish is not cheap but the quality cannot be beat anywhere. Fish arrives on ice and service was excellent. They even now have some meat available. | ||
| Vons | Yes | Yes | No | Recent Curbside Experience (4/12/20) : Pickup is offered 4 to 6 days out. No not go during your pickup window till you have received a text or email confirming that your order is ready for pickup. Recent Delivery Experience (4/12/20) : Checked on 4/12/20 and the next available delivery date was 4/18/20. Note that the delivery dates are different based on whether you pick,"You will be there to receive your order" or "Leave at doorstep". The first option resulted in an earlier delivery date of 4/16/20. |
| Walmart | Yes | Recent Delivery Experience (4/12/20) : We ordered online and got delivery 4 days later. All went well , one substitution – navels for clemintines -fine. Front door delivery- very nice guy only needed signing on a tablet. | ||
| Sprouts | Yes | Yes | No | Sprouts grocery delivery is powered by Instacart. We had success once on getting Sprouts to deliver - but haven't had any luck getting a time since. You might have luck if you try very early in the morning. Recent Curbside Experience (4/12/20) : I tried ordering around noon and the message was that delivery is no longer available. Please try earlier in the day. They do not seem to have an option similar to Vons where you can book a few days ahead. Recent Delivery Experience (4/12/20) : I tried ordering around noon and the message was that delivery is no longer available. Please try earlier in the day. They do not seem to have an option similar to Vons where you can book a few days ahead. |
| Ralphs | Yes | Yes | No | You might have luck if you try very early in the morning. Recent Curbside Experience (4/12/20) : Shows no available dates. Recent Delivery Experience (4/12/20) : Shows no available dates. |
| Sams Club | No | No | Yes | You might have luck if you try very early in the morning. Recent Pickup In Store (4/12/20) : I haven't had luck getting a date |
| Amazon Fresh | NA | Yes | NA | Recent Delivery Experience (4/12/20) : We had success once but now does not show available dates - even though they have an option to pick a future date similar to Vons. |
| International India Bazar | Yes | No | No | Know of any ethnic options? Let us know. Recent Curbside Experience (4/12/20) : Next day pickup. |
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We use instacart for Albertsons. A little more expensive than usual because substitutes are always for more expensive product. Several substitutes per order have been the norm $25 on the average. On the flip side we’ve always gotten quick delivery and I’d rather pay more than go into the store.
Dry Dock Fish in Fullerton is doing delivery. Their fish is not cheap but the quality cannot be beat anywhere. Fish arrives on ice and service was excellent. They even now have some meat available.
Walmart – we ordered online and got delivery 4 days later. All went well , one substitution – navels for clemintines -fine.
front door delivery- very nice guy only needed signing on a tablet.