Safeway

4.1
727 reviews

About

Grocery StoreOrganic Food StoreProduce MarketSupermarketBakeryDeliFloristGrocery Delivery ServiceE-commerce ServiceButcher Shop
Looking for a grocery store near you? Visit your local Safeway located at 299 S Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA. 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 (703) 751-4827. 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
299 S Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA
22304, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.1
727 reviews
5 stars
375
4 stars
174
3 stars
82
2 stars
35
1 star
61

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Many customers reported poor experiences with rude or unhelpful staff, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction.

Cleanliness

While some customers noted that the store was clean and well-organized, others highlighted issues with dirty bathrooms and spoiled produce.

Pricing Issues

Several reviews mentioned high prices and discrepancies at checkout, with complaints about items ringing up incorrectly and a lack of transparency in pricing.

Product Availability

Customers appreciated the variety of products available, but some expressed disappointment with limited stock and poor quality of produce.

Positive Staff Interactions

Despite negative experiences, there were positive mentions of specific employees who provided excellent service, indicating that some staff members are well-regarded.
  • WJ
    Wayne Jirsa
    Oct 3, 2025
    5.0
    Clean Great employees. Had what I was looking for
  • LM
    Lina Mosquera
    Sep 9, 2025
    1.0
    I usually do not have issues at this location but today i went in to grab some throat lozenges, i couldn’t locate them so i asked the pharmacist on duty as they are in pharmacy and he just pointed down and didn’t say anything else, he went about his business although he saw me looking and not locating whatever it is that he pointed at. After about two minutes i went and asked another associate that said they were in stock, i asked if there was anyone who could help me locate them as the pharmacist had basically dismissed me to which the associate told me to go ask the pharmacist again which i declined as he had just been rude. The associate told me to go talk to who I’m assuming is the front end lead and i explained to her that i needed help finding the throat lozenges and she said they’re in pharmacy to which i explained i couldn’t locate them and she also stated that if they’re not there then they don’t have them although her associate had just checked the stock in his handheld. Overall the experience was annoying and it took probably 10 additional minutes of me looking to find them when someone could’ve just assisted me instead i was dismissed. i asked if a manager was present as i didn’t want to give the feedback via a review but they were also seemingly avoiding giving me any information of how to provide feedback about my experience.
  • NK
    Nina Kelsey
    Aug 24, 2025
    3.0
    This place is insanely expensive if you’re not using their “membership.” I don’t think I’ve ever seen such huge differentials. What are they doing with your data that makes it so valuable? Anyway, it’s a classic case of you’re not saving any real money, they just make it feel like savings by jacking the non-member prices way up so you feel like you’ve saved something. This just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. It’s reasonably clean and well organized; but stuff like produce is fairly limited in variety.
  • LR
    Lauren Rock
    Aug 13, 2025
    2.0
    I had a terrible experience with a customer representative, she was with a friend they were rude with me and people in the line.
  • BK
    B. A. Kukuk
    Aug 10, 2025
    4.0
    Good bakery, very good pharmacy and Quest Lab, in store. Safeway brands are always a little iffy, but they have a wide selection. Plus shaded parking on the main floor.

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!