Here's my usual experience. Most of the people that go here are wider than they are tall. So be prepared for a sea of really stretchy sweatpants. It's always a pleasant experience to be sandwiched between two humongous water buffalos in a line of 10 people. Here I am with my overpriced, genetically modified giant grapes. The cow in front of me with her dozen pink donuts, gallon of soda, and 6 microwave pot-pies. The cow behind me with a 24 pak o' bud, some hot-pockets and a dozen pink donuts. Now, enough of the customers, here's some info on the store:
Vons in Tujunga - For starters, they charge twice as much as Trader Joe's, but don't spend the money to open a second check-out line (I'm not exaggerating when I say there were 10 people in line). Then, you will get the BIGGEST B.S. ""hello, how are you"" ever. I would prefer silence to this. Then, when you swipe your card the screen will ask you to donate to prostate cancer. Then the check-out monster will ask you to donate to prostate cancer. OK, donating is fine occasionally, but to be asked twice on every visit is a nuisance. Here's the best part, I am young, strong and can walk without a hover-round. Why must they ask me if I need help to my car when I only bought 3 small items. Do I look like a giant whale that can't walk 50 feet without losing my breath?
You will find that the sale items are always the most unhealthful, while the few edible items are ALWAYS full price.
So, if you're less than 300 lbs, if you have some sense of esthetics, and you don't have money to throw down the toilet, may I suggest Trader Joe's in La Crescenta. Yes, the parking lot is small and the rows are crowded, but if you eat right and exercise you might be able to squeeze in. You will spend 1/2 the price for quality food with genuinely friendly staff.
Cons: Everything
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