Briana F.
Yelp
1 Star - Extremely Disappointing Experience from Start to Finish
I typically enjoy shopping at Tom Thumb and have had good experiences at other locations, but this particular store has been nothing short of a disaster. After several frustrating visits and one completely unacceptable online order experience, I feel compelled to share what happened -- especially since it's now been over two months, and I'm still fighting to get my $100 back.
Let me start with a recurring issue: the Starbucks inside the store. On more than one occasion, I've dealt with baristas who have had a terrible attitude. The most memorable moment was when I requested a custom drink (nothing too wild, just a variation of a regular item), and she snapped back with, "We're not a real Starbucks. If you want a custom order, you need to go to an actual Starbucks location." Not only is this rude -- it's just bad customer service. If you're wearing a Starbucks apron and serving from a Starbucks menu, then I expect a basic level of service and courtesy. To top it off, they didn't have the sandwich I ordered, so the attitude really made a bad situation worse.
Now, the biggest issue -- and the reason I will never shop at this location again -- was the Drive Up & Go order fiasco.
I placed an online grocery order and was charged immediately. I arrived at the store at my scheduled pickup time and parked in the designated area. After waiting nearly 20 minutes with no sign of anyone bringing out my order, I called in -- only to be told that my entire order had been given to someone else. Just like that.
Because I had to return to work, I didn't have time to go inside and sort it out in person. I later received a phone call from someone at the store apologizing and saying my groceries would be delivered to my home later that day around 5:30 PM. That seemed like a decent resolution -- until no one showed up. No groceries. No call. No update. Just silence.
I contacted customer service and explained everything. They apologized and offered a full refund and a $5 credit. I received the $5 credit... but the refund never came. After three separate follow-ups, I was finally told they couldn't issue the refund because the store manager claimed the order had been delivered -- which is completely false. I never received anything.
Frustrated, I went into the store myself to try and speak with the manager, Mr. Brown. I was told he was on a conference call that might run long, so I left my contact information and asked for a call back. That was weeks ago -- still no response.
This has been incredibly frustrating. I've wasted so much time trying to resolve something that was their fault, and after two months, I'm still out $100. At this point, I've escalated the matter with my bank to dispute the charge.
Between the rude in-store service, the complete lack of follow-through with the Drive Up & Go order, and the total absence of accountability from management, I'm honestly shocked that this is how Tom Thumb operates. It's especially disappointing because the brand overall has a decent reputation -- but this location is giving it a very bad name.
I highly recommend avoiding this store. Go to another Tom Thumb or a completely different grocery chain if you can. I'll be reporting my experience to corporate and posting this review on multiple platforms so others can be warned!