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)
During my visit with my daughter during the holidays, we often found ourselves like most people running to the store for that one thing we forgot to buy. I was extremely happy with the sales and the cost of the turkey (less than $15 bux for a 12 pound turkey) not to mention the buy 1 get one freebies that most grocery stores no longer honor except for Safeway up in my neighborhood. Since we...
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Posted by Citysearch User
on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 16, 2009)
Oddly, I stop at this Vons every few months even though it's not near my home or work. It is, however, conveniently located only a few blocks from my sister-in-law's house. So, we often stop at this Vons on the way to their house with our contributions for dinner or parties. This store, for some reason, always has a parking space "waiting" for us near the door so I usually get in and out...
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Posted by netter1
on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 29, 2007)
The particular did a huge turn-around after the strike. Employees are now extremely friendly and courteous from the people at the checkout counters to the people unpacking fruits and vegetables. Glad that they're open later into the night as it's convenient for me to drop by after working late. Item selection is good, haven't had a problem finding particular brands, etc.
Posted by Citysearch User
on April 21, 2009, (Edited March 29, 2007)