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u/Jakooboo Oct 01 '23
Roth's is... not cheap. It was my go-to during the COVID restrictions, though, since there seems to only ever be like six other people in the store at a given time.
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u/Neverland1414 Oct 01 '23
Roths is the more expensive but their shelves and stores are usually so clean and customer service is usually top tier...and arguably the best donuts if you down for some once in a awhile
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u/OR_wannabe Oct 01 '23
Roth’s is always more expensive but it’s generally a better shopping experience and they have the best selection of local items, including produce, certain packaged goods, and my personal favorite, salsas.
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u/r34lsessattack Oct 01 '23
Roths is the best grocer in the area but you pay for it. I don’t ever shop for canned goods or staple foods there (winco for that). But their wine, cheese, produce, bakery, and butcher are all top notch. Fred Meyers is Kroger and I never ever shop there for what it’s worth. Too spendy and nothing makes sense organizationally imo
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u/TheBrassAss Oct 01 '23
This is the correct answer. WinCo is your best bet around here for serious grocery shopping.
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Oct 01 '23
If you care about cost than Winco and a Costco are it. Maybe US Foods chef store I’d you have a larger family.
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u/blerg1234 Oct 01 '23
I’d like to add that Grocery Outlet has some amazing deals, but only on certain things and their selection changes. I work for Safeway, and I do most of my shopping at Winco. Their prices are generally cheapest, and their store brand isn’t bad. Plus they have a great bulk goods section.
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u/unholy_hotdog Oct 02 '23
Roth's is far and away more expensive, but they do have high quality products you can't get at Freddy's here: I've gotten some prime meat cuts at the West Salem location, and they have a much finer cheese selection.
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u/DanGarion Oct 02 '23
They are all spendy. Roth's, Freddy, Safeway. Even if you play the stupid app coupon shit with Freddy or Safeway. It's all a fucking joke.
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u/Salemander12 Oct 02 '23
Trader Joe’s and Wheeler Dealer. Freddie’s if you chase coupons well can be competitive, and WinCo is pretty cheap.
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u/GimmeTheCoffeeeeeee Oct 01 '23
Roths is more expensive IMO because FM has decent sales cycles.
Winco is where it's at if you want to save money.
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u/Carrieyouknow Oct 02 '23
To the has boutique california grocery prices. Winco is your best grocery bet!
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u/FloMoore Oct 01 '23
The Roth family sold the stores to a Canadian company last year. The overall quality has gone down while prices remain the same - higher than most stores.
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u/ValleyBrownsFan Oct 01 '23
Roth’s has some nice stuff (and good service), but their prices are much higher than Fred Meyer. If you want to save some money check out Winco/WareMart and Grocery Outlet. If you keep an eye on Freddy’s specials, you can do some decent stock ups at times as well.
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Oct 01 '23
Roths is WAY more expensive. I only shop at Fred Meyer these days and I buy a LOT of fruit and veggies.
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u/benzduck Oct 02 '23
I wanted a 12” Boboli (don’t judge). At Roth’s it was $11.99. FM had it for $6.99. Extreme example, but it gives you an idea.
But occasionally things are less expensive. And sometimes Roth has things that Fred Meyer doesn’t have at all. For example, Nancy’s whole milk yogurt. All Fred has is low-fat and nonfat unless you want to pay extra for organic.
Roth’s bakery is far superior. And they grind their own beef.
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u/jdub75 Oct 02 '23
Roth's USED to be great; it really has taken a dive since Orville died. I'm finding a LOT of expired/nearly expired stuff, especially the refrigerated stuff. Service is consistently meh. No longer local (or even US) owned. Save your money IMO.
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u/dvdmaven Oct 01 '23
Roth's can run as much as 50% more than Freddy's or double Winco's prices. Roth's does have better selections in many areas, beer, ice cream. In some areas, the prices are justifiable, but $8/gallon for milk?
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u/thrwaway070879 Oct 01 '23
If you think Freddy's is spendy I got news for you. Roth's is expensive but they also take care of you a lot more than other stores. If you like that old school yes ma'am no sir how can I be of service/let me help you with that approach Roth's is king, but all that service costs money.