Safeway is a local grocery store located at 1109 Yelm Ave E in Yelm, WA. It is described as a beautiful, clean, and well-organized store that is large enough so customers do not feel crowded. The store is generally well-stocked and easy to navigate. It features a produce department with very good, guaranteed fresh, and usually fresh fruits and vegetables. The bakery is very good and smells wonderful, offering items like birthday cakes, custom cakes, cupcakes, donuts, and sourdough bread. The deli offers a variety of party trays and platters, though the food can sometimes be not so good. The butcher block provides an assortment of meat and seafood, including sushi trays. The staff is friendly and helpful. The store includes a pharmacy for immunizations and prescription refills. Services include a DriveUp & Go™ program and an Order Ahead service for bakery and deli items. There are two free EV chargers. The ample parking lot is easy to navigate with decent size spaces, though it can be a challenge at busy times. Prices are noted to be higher, but watching for sales, using the Safeway app, club card, and coupons provides good deals. Self-checkout is usually open and is a breeze, moving quicker than regular lines.
