Using $1,200 in savings, Charles Von der Ahe opened a small grocery in downtown Los Angeles in 1906. Now part of the Safeway retail company, Vons can be found throughout California and in parts of Nevada. The full-service deli and bakery is handy for home or office parties, or for those who want a gourmet meal or treat at home. Some locations have added perks including in-store coffee shops,...
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In Short Using $1,200 in savings, Charles Von der Ahe opened a small grocery in downtown Los Angeles in 1906. Now part of the Safeway retail company, Vons can be found throughout California and in parts of Nevada. The full-service deli and bakery is handy for home or office parties, or for those who want a gourmet meal or treat at home. Some locations have added perks including...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 21, 2009, (Edited June 20, 2008)
This grocery store, while a bit overpriced at times, is a great place to shop if you need something quick. Although the parking is something to be desired--in that it shares parking with a popular Starbucks, the staff is friendly and helpful and sometimes you can get great deals! Like strawberries for $1. They recently reorganized and it looks great! It makes me really want to shop at Vons...
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Posted by Citysearch User
on April 21, 2009, (Edited April 04, 2005)
This Vons seriously has some of the best customer service I have ever seen, so much so, that when I need to go grocery shopping, I would go out of my way to get to this location. I've never seen such a motivated staff! I was there not too long ago and one of the managers was giving a pep talk on service and they all actually cheered! I had two very polite employees come up and ask how I was...
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Posted by Citysearch User
on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 23, 2005)
I was so surprised at how good a supermarket cake could be. It was a chocolate cake with raspberry mousse that I brought to a party. Everyone was exclaiming how delicious it was, and when someone asked where I got it, the crowd was shocked to hear it was from Vons. I have bought sheet cakes from this particular location as well. I don't trust just any Vons, and if you've had a nasty supermarket...
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Posted by roseygirl
on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 21, 2002)