Safeway

4.0
400 reviews

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Looking for a grocery store near you? Visit your local Safeway located at 12251 Darnestown Rd, Gaithersburg, MD. 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, Safeway pharmacy staff has you covered! Need a bakery near you? Our bakery features birthday cakes, custom cakes, cupcakes and more. Safeway 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 Safeway near you today! Safeway is dedicated to being your one-stop-shop and provides rug doctor rentals or find an in-store bank, Coinstar, and Western Union service! Download our Safeway app for Safeway 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 (301) 417-0866. Stop by and see why our service, convenience, and fresh offerings will make Safeway your favorite local supermarket!

Details

  • DeliveryAvailable
  • DebitAvailable
  • Accepts checksAvailable
  • Curbside pickupAvailable

Location

Safeway
12251 Darnestown Rd, Gaithersburg, MD
20878, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.0
400 reviews
5 stars
194
4 stars
111
3 stars
43
2 stars
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1 star
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Mixed reviews on customer service, with some praising friendly staff while others reported rude behavior from management and deli staff.

Cleanliness

The store is generally reported as clean and well-organized, though there are complaints about unsanitary conditions in certain areas.

Product Quality

Concerns about expired and poorly managed food products, particularly in the deli and bakery sections, were frequently mentioned.

Accessibility

Customers appreciate the store's convenient location and flexible hours, but some noted issues with long checkout lines and limited staff availability.

Pricing

Prices are considered high by some customers, leading them to seek alternatives for grocery shopping.
  • MP
    Maame Peprah.
    Jan 3, 2026
    5.0
    This shopping center has an easy accessibility to shop around the clock especially holiday's flexible store hours.Things are clearly visible and affordable to every family income levels.Fresh produce and good customer services.
  • CB
    Chris Bailey
    Dec 10, 2025
    3.0
    This is a good location and the deli staff are friendly, but the produce section is lacking.
  • JA
    JL Adams
    Nov 5, 2025
    5.0
    Clean, organized , friendly , be careful of crazy drivers in parking lot
  • CS
    Carolyn Steele
    Oct 12, 2025
    5.0
    Drive up service was phenomenal, on-time and perfectly arranged items for delivery in my vehicle. Pamela Lynn @ Store #1089, awesome service with a beautiful smile - thanks again!
  • JS
    John S
    Oct 5, 2025
    1.0
    If this wasn’t in my neighborhood, I wouldn’t buy from Safeway in Quince Orchard. I often find expired meat, dairy, and shelf products. This has forced me to check every food product’s expiration or sell by date before selection. On two separate occasions, I have experienced a food-borne illness from the prepared food area which I can now see is being poorly managed without consistent temperature checks and sanitation standards. Having worked in the food industry before, I don’t see the minimum customer forward signals of doing the bare essentials (i.e. rotation of store management temperature checks and inspections, thermometers in prepared food temperature sensitive service settings, etc.) along with checking stock on the shelves. Grocery stores down the road are conducting these essential items and more. On one occasion, I overheard an upper management inspection commenting to the local manager about the need to clean the large amounts of mold present in the coolers and fridges. My selections are limited at best and I go elsewhere for meat and produce when I am shopping. Please check the best buy/sell buy/expiration dates, and be cognizant of how they are handling prepared food products. I fear what their back of house looks like…

Frequently Asked Questions About Safeway

Does Safeway accept SNAP EBT?

Yes, Safeway 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. Safeway 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 Safeway near me accept Apple Pay?

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