Safeway at 490 L St NW in Washington, DC, offers a convenient and friendly grocery shopping experience. The store features a wide selection of fresh produce, bakery items, and a deli with customizable cakes, cupcakes, and party trays. Customers can enjoy the bakery's online Order Ahead service, ensuring their baked goods are ready upon arrival. The store also provides Grocery Delivery and DriveUp & Go™ options to suit busy schedules. The floral department offers exclusive debi lilly design™ products tailored to customer preferences. The in-store pharmacy provides immunizations and other services in a clean, well-managed environment with helpful staff. Additionally, Safeway is known for its competitive prices on beer, with some customers highlighting affordable deals near the mall and Union Station. Despite occasional staffing challenges, the staff is praised for being friendly, helpful, and accommodating, even during bad weather. Overall, Safeway is a well-stocked, safe, and community-oriented grocery store that meets various shopping needs.
I went to this place several time during my time in D.C. I have to say that I can not complaint. Thank you.
February 2026
For a city grocery store this has everything the suburbs have. Well stocked and usually not too busy.
January 2026
The store had mad some improvements with security and ensuring more registers are open. But the prices are insane!! Their princes are so inflated that items on “sale” are either right at or barely below regular cost. We really need another grocery store in the neighborhood.
