Vons in Long Beach offers a convenient and friendly grocery shopping experience. Located at 1820 Ximeno Ave, the store features a wide selection of groceries, including a bakery, deli, and fresh produce. The bakery provides customizable cakes and cupcakes, while the deli offers made-to-order party trays. Customers can use the Order Ahead service to pick up bakery items quickly, and the store now offers Grocery Delivery and DriveUp & Go™ for faster shopping. The produce department is filled with fresh fruits and vegetables, and the meat and seafood are available at the butcher's block. Many shoppers appreciate the courteous staff, especially the friendly security guard and the helpful deli crew. The store is praised for its excellent services, including the quality of rotisserie chickens, which are described as juicy and well-seasoned. However, some find the store small and note it could benefit from more natural and organic options. The checkout process can be frustrating at times, with issues at the self-checkout stands, especially with Apple Pay not working consistently and broken payment consoles. Overall, while prices are considered expensive and the store could use a remodel, Vons remains a popular spot for grocery shopping thanks to its good selection, friendly staff, and convenient services.
