Vons

4.1
1285 reviews

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Looking for a grocery store near you? Visit your local Vons located at 1201 Avocado Blvd, El Cajon, CA. Our friendly staff is here to serve you and your grocery needs, or have your groceries delivered through our Grocery Delivery and DriveUp & Go™ program. If you need immunizations or prescriptions refilled, Vons pharmacy staff has you covered! Need a bakery near you? Our bakery features birthday cakes, custom cakes, cupcakes and more. Vons deli offers a variety of party trays and platters or our Order Ahead service allows you to place your bakery or deli order online so it's ready when you get here! At the butcher block you’ll find an assortment of meat and seafood, even sushi trays! The produce department is full of guaranteed fresh fruits and vegetables, perfect for every season! Shop the floral department for beautifully curated bouquets and arrangements. Find Vons near you today! Vons is dedicated to being your one-stop-shop and provides rug doctor rentals or find an in-store bank, Coinstar, and Western Union service! Further enhance your shopping experience by grabbing a hot cup of coffee at your in-store Starbucks. Download our Vons app for Vons for U™ to find personalized offers and discounts or check out our Weekly Ad for store savings and earn Gas Points with purchases. For more information, visit or call (619) 440-0881. Stop by and see why our service, convenience, and fresh offerings will make Vons your favorite local supermarket!

Details

  • DeliveryAvailable
  • DebitAvailable
  • Accepts checksAvailable
  • Curbside pickupAvailable

Location

Vons
1201 Avocado Blvd, El Cajon, CA
92020, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.1
1,285 reviews
5 stars
701
4 stars
290
3 stars
133
2 stars
57
1 star
104

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Mixed feedback on customer service; some staff are friendly and helpful, while others are reported as rude and unprofessional.

Store Cleanliness

The store is generally clean and well-organized, but some customers reported issues with cleanliness and maintenance.

Checkout Experience

Long wait times at checkout and issues with self-checkout processes were frequently mentioned, leading to frustration among customers.

Product Quality

While many customers praised the quality of produce and meats, there were complaints about specific items being old or tasteless.

Management Issues

Concerns about management and staff morale were noted, with some customers feeling that leadership is not addressing ongoing service problems.
  • RM
    Ross Mcloughlin
    Jan 4, 2026
    4.0
    Not the best prices but could be worse
  • PA
    Polly Avignone
    Jan 3, 2026
    5.0
    I ordered a Prime Rib roast for Christmas dinner from the butcher. $197.00 roast which cost me $104.00 on sale(Vons loses money on this product at Christmas but they sell it this cheap for customer courtesy). Anyways I was so disappointed because my roast was just riddled with fat INTERNALLY. I showed a picture of it to the manager, Tony Kessner. I only wanted to buy another one at the discounted price yet the sale was over. He INSISTED on giving me my money back or fully replacing it. I chose to replace it. And it was SO AWESOME. He's a great manager and is all about customer service. I shop there all the time and it really paid off!! Thanks again Tony!!
  • RB
    R. John Boucher
    Jan 3, 2026
    5.0
    I love this store. I have been shopping there several times a week for 40 years. Staff is friendly and item selection very good. One word of caution. Check your receipt since a number of times I have had to get refund for overcharge on advertised items or Pick 4 items. But they don't hassle you about refunds for overcharge.
  • NK
    nata kashmadze
    Dec 27, 2025
    5.0
    Very good and respectful staff! I always enjoy shopping here..✅
  • JR
    J R
    Dec 11, 2025
    1.0
    We have shopped at the Vons on Avocado Blvd for over 35 years, spending close to $1,000 every month. What happened on December 3, 2025 around 7 p.m. was disappointing. Perhaps that’s because we have almost always dealt with the daytime staff, who have consistently been professional. While checking out with groceries and three bottles of wine, the cashier asked my husband’s birthdate. We are in our mid-60s. My husband calmly explained that a daytime supervisor at this very store year ago had told him the ID prompt was at the cashier’s discretion, used only if someone appeared underage or impaired. A supervisor then moved us to her register and personally bypassed the prompt, proving it was NOT a mandatory requirement for every customer. In addition, other Vons are not asking customer's birthday or ID unless the customer looks under 30. When my husband repeated the information we had been given prior ( politely), the nighttime supervisor suddenly accused him of being “hostile” and even of “misgendering” the cashier, despite us having zero information about pronouns. I immediately offered to apologize if we had unknowingly used the wrong form of address. Instead of clarifying or de-escalating, the supervisor told us we were “not welcome to shop here anymore” if we didn’t “respect” the cashier, and then turned away mid conversation. This level of hostility toward long-term customers is unbelievable. To make matters even worse, when my husband called the store director to report what happened, the director hung up on him — without warning, without resolution, and without a shred of professionalism. After three decades of loyalty, this store’s leadership made it abundantly clear that customer service and basic respect mean absolutely nothing here. At this point, we are seriously reconsidering whether we can continue supporting a location where customers can be dismissed, insulted, and pushed out for calmly asking a question about a policy the store itself cannot explain.

Frequently Asked Questions About Vons

Does Vons accept SNAP EBT?

Yes, Vons accepts SNAP EBT for eligible grocery purchases. You can use your EBT card for both grocery delivery and Drive Up & Go™ pickup orders, making it easy and convenient to shop for fresh produce, pantry staples, and everyday essentials. Vons is committed to providing accessible, affordable grocery options for SNAP recipients. Simply select SNAP EBT as your payment method at checkout when shopping online or in the app.

Does Vons near me accept Apple Pay?

Yes, Vons accepts Apple Pay and many other convenient payment methods!