The Cadillac of Dollar Stores! Don't go in with your heart set on something specific—the stock varies a lot—but I always go here before my usual grocery store, because the deals are so good and you never know what you'll find for just a...
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The Cadillac of Dollar Stores! Don't go in with your heart set on something specific—the stock varies a lot—but I always go here before my usual grocery store, because the deals are so good and you never know what you'll find for just a dollar...boxes of berries, bags of peaches, "baby" carrots, cilantro, organic greens, Progresso soup, english muffins, granola bars, bags of potatoes, etc., etc. Saunter through all the aisles; you never know when you'll strike gold. IMPORTANT TIP: produce is delivered Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, so go on those days to get the freshest choices...often, by Monday, only the saddest bruised bits of produce will remain.
It's not Whole Foods, by any means—sometimes they're a bit late removing products that are past their prime, a few of the carts don't roll right, and it may take them a while to clean up a spill—but the price more than makes up for it. It's my favorite place to go on a shopping spree...because I get the all fun of shopping without the "buyer's remorse" when I see the total!
The people who work there are often a bit harried (you don't run a successful dollar store by over-hiring, after all), but they're usually friendly back if you are friendly with them. Smile, make their day a bit easier, and they'll likely do the same for you!