Tom Piwowar
Google
A compact, efficient store with better prices than its nearby competitors. Not as fancy as nearby competitors, but I want to pay for food not architecture. Sale prices are usually very good, but not always: Giant should not advertise 5¢ off on a $3 item as a sale. Variety is good. Bigger stores mostly put more of the same item on the shelves. Here the staff works hard frequently restocking (just like Trader Joes). Compact layout means I can fill my cart faster and with less walking. Produce is usually good, but sometimes not fit for human consumption, so need to be careful buying produce. Staff is friendly and helpful. Giant recently cut back on cashiers and put in self-checkout stations, which I avoid. Cashiers are faster and friendlier. The self-checkout machines frequently double scan items and expect me to type in numeric codes for produce.