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September 2022 by Robbie R.
I'm up here in Tahoe City for a few days, escaping the heat of Red Bluff in the Sacramento Valley where it's gonna be 110F or so for the next week! Here at the Lake it's around 25 degrees cooler so still hot but tolerable. It was mid morning and my friend and I came up with this idea for fried chicken for lunch and wonderng where in Tahoe City was a good place for fried chicken. Well, I see there's a Save Mart here in Tahoe City and I know the deli has some tasty fried chicken! Just happens this weekend, the 8 piece chicken order is $2.00 off on sale for $7.99. Walking up to the deli, it's still 10am 'ish but the chicken is out already. Nice ... and this batch is not overly cooked dark. I like a golden color but on the lighter side so the batter is not all over cooked. Bagged and off we go. They do charge tax on the ready to eat chicken. Back at his house, he tells me , he's heard or read, chicken with gravy is all the rage ... you know like truffle everything? He pulls out these little bags of gravy he froze from this Basque place down in Carson City. Heated in the microwave for 60 seconds and we got gravy. OK, so I love Save Mart chicken, but after dripping that gravy all over the pieces .... wow holy OMFG! was that good! The fresh fried chicken was so tender you teeth just went right through the meat and crunchy batter and then that gravy flavor kicks in and , just wow. So, get over to Save Mart and get some chicken. Gotta eat when it still warm from the deli. Re Heating seems to make it not as tender. If you have some gravy all the better! This is a real nice Save Mart, well, as far as Save Marts go anyways.
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November 2021 by Fabien-Pierre N.
Unless you enjoy shopping with people maskless all around including staff and feel unsafe, you should probably skip shopping at this SaveMart.
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June 2021 by DeAnna S.
Went to SaveMart to buy groceries for my daughter who just moved into the area. Produce dept was looking fully stocked and presentable, which sets the tone for the whole store I think. Good selections. Beer choices could be better but overall no complaints! Shop here all the time. I honestly think their staff compared to Safeway or Raley's Is hands down a lot better! More approachable.
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October 2020 by Lydia K.
Save Mart is usually my go-to place to shop for groceries and is almost always a good experience. I was totally disappointed with this Savemart! I had the feeling that the staff look down on tourists. I tried to buy the steaks in the meat department that were on sale. To the naked eye it looked fully stocked but the wrong and much more expensive steaks were spread out in both places the sale item should have been. When I asked the person in the meat department he said he just put a bunch out minutes ago... huh... there were no empty spaces and there was also none of the steaks supposed to be on sale. He said they had a bunch in the back but he couldn't cut into them without his manager... uh ok. So I purchased sea scallops instead. I asked for exactly 8 and was clear I only wanted 8. We get home and there are 12!! At the deli I was assured that the chicken strips were fresh, but of course that wasn't the case. Then at the checkout, both the checker and the bagger questioned us as if we did not belong or stood out as not being locals. Very annoying as we were paying good money same as anyone else. Boooboooo, I'll find groceries elsewhere next time we are in the area.
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August 2020 by Deb H.
SaveMart is our preferred grocery store in the Lake Tahoe area because it has the same items that we are familiar with from our local Pavillions and Vons. I also like how it has a large parking lot and is less crowded than the other stores in the area. During Covid-19 they made everyone wear a mask and many people did what my family did where just one person goes into the store and the rest wait outside in the car. They had plenty of shopping lanes open to checkout and people were respectful and waited 6 feet apart. There are also multiple doors for exit and entrance so it was easy to steer clear of people. Most items were well stocked (some not like ravioli and pasta sauce and of course no disinfecting supplies). We got the jar pesto and also the pesto butter (near the product section) and those made a tasty alternative to them being out of the pasta sauce. We like how they have different flavors of the rotisserie pre-cooked chicken (plain, herb or lemon pepper). Overall this is our go to store when we vacation in Lake Tahoe.
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July 2020 by Erin J.
I don't know what is going on in your Deli department, but this is ridiculous. I bought an Italian sandwich, and you brain trusts stuffed it with ham. Also, it was made with stale bread for the 4th time in a row. I know your checkout clerks are real genius, and so are your deli counter clerks, but I had no idea that you all are collectively competent enough to screw up a sandwich.
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July 2020 by Adriana M.
With Covid 19 cases rising in California and the requirement to wear masks when indoors and I think now even outdoors, I was shocked to see two girls walking around the entire store without masks, when I brought this to an employee's attention her answer was: "it's the Tahoe way", everyone in California has to wear a mask in Groceries stores. Safeway just down the road has a clear sign about it. This grocery store is jeopardizing everyone's health by allowing these careless girls that think they are immune or that they will get a mild case to walk around the store not wearing a mask and clearly the employees don't care..Never ever going back to this stores. I would rather drive a bit further to Safeway!
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June 2020 by CA E.
Save Mart in Tahoe City California is breaking the law by making you wear masks, a suggestion or a guideline is not a law. According to HIPAA, you cannot ask anyone a medical question. if you have a medical situation and you cannot wear masks...management cannot ask you. In addition, this business may not have customers harassing other customers that do not have masks on. Grocery stores are not doctors and are not allowed to give medical advice. In addition, I had the rudest, nastiest, cashier I've ever dealt with in my whole life. She didn't greet us, she was completely unfriendly and harassed me. The manager took her away when she called him about what I was supposedly doing. The bagging assistant, whispered to me that this woman was nasty to all the customers. And I hope she is fired. I suggest all businesses review the law. I suggest is savemart fire your nasty unfriendly cashiers.
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November 2019 by Jacob W.
Went here yesterday for sandwiches before a hike and the deli staff was awesome! I like the ticket system for sandwiches.
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August 2019 by Jacob M.
Wow... what an experience. Go to Safeway. Visited today, and it was terrible. The checker threw our groceries in the bags, including glass bottles. She appeared to be inconvenienced and irritated to even be working. We presented an Oregon ID for some adult beverages and she appeared to have no clue what Oregon was and requested others to inspect the drivers license. Oregon borders California.... wtf. Our groceries were squashed and ruined by her lack of care for her job. No conversation, just miserable attitude. Will make the drive to Safeway from here on out.
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July 2019 by Robert S.
This is a hot top for people visiting Tahoe in the summer...if you are planning a picnic or need sandwiches for lunch call the deli at Save Mart. They make great sandwiches, the are reasonably priced. If you call the deli in advance they will have them ready when you walk in.
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November 2018 by Dorota L.
The prices really can't be beat at Savemart and if you're lucky you'll land a sweet Manager's Special! The staff at this particular Savemart is always friendly & working with a smile. In particular, Carol, remembered my name the first time i told her, & i always so excited to see me when i come into the supermarket. It's really nice to be greeted and treated like family!
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August 2018 by ce c.
Very standup California grocery store - has all the specialties you find in a major city grocery. We were particularly pleased with the Deli - handmade sandwiches to go, great salads, and pre-made sandwiches all delicious. Great selections on the brands for regular items - made our camping out meals exciting, nutritious, and easy. No need to pack your food for hundreds of miles to your cabin, airbnb or campsite - buy in town - easier on the freshness. Traffic into town is a bit slow but the parking and service offered is generous
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April 2018 by Courtney O.
Save Mart is one of the most convenient grocery shopping locations in Tahoe City. It's easy to get to and a great option to get whatever you need for a weekend on the lake or in the snow. Prices are higher than most grocery stores but that's not surprising for the location. They are well stocked and a convenient option for everything you need.
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February 2018 by Clyde V.
The alcohol is overpriced here. I mean, compared to Safeway right down the street. This is the fact. And if they override your favorite Taylor Swift song with an announcement you can just dip into the bathroom and they will be playing it in there at full volume and you'll be right back to your soundtrack. But their food IS cheaper. What does it all mean? (valentine's day existential crisis complete)
