Ocean State Job Lot in Waterford, CT, is a store offering brand names at discount prices. It sells household goods, apparel, pet supplies, kitchen tools, pantry staples, and seasonal products like holiday, gardening, patio, pool, and beach supplies. Customers find excellent prices and a wide variety, noting good quality on gardening tools and a much better outdoor selection than other area stores, especially for pots and garden supplies. The food section is par with other locations. It is described as a funky place to pick up inexpensive things you didn't know you needed, with interesting food choices and good dog stuff. Reviews mention that employees are very nice and helpful. Some note the store feels better now than in the past, though the darkened back half adds depressive vibes. The layout can be challenging, with items like sneakers found in multiple places. Overall, it is considered a good store for great deals, fair prices, and saving search time, making it a worthwhile option to stop in weekly, especially if finances are tight.
The useless manager was more concerned about the cashiers asking customers to donate $ for Africa than he was getting down the extremely long lines. My cashier was polite and working hard and the manager had the nerve to chastise him, in front of customers,about asking each and every customer to donate. I wonder what... read full comment
March 2026
Good for sure. Bathroom needs to be cleaned. Friendly staff.
March 2026
One of my favorite stores! I th they actually train their staff, as they are always cheerful, polite
