Food Lion Reviews 

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TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Evaluating 61 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many people expressed significant dissatisfaction with customer service, citing unhelpful responses, long wait times, and rude interactions. Customers frequently reported issues with product quality, including spoiled meat, incorrect item counts, and produce that was not fresh. Staff behavior was also a concern, with reports of rudeness and inefficiency. However, some customers also noted positive experiences with certain staff members, describing them as professional, polite, and caring. A few others appreciated clean, well-organized store locations, and found good variety in fresh produce or enjoyed specific prepared items.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I generally have a good experience while shopping at Food Lion. Today however, the experience was different. I got in the express checkout lane which is 12 items or less. The individual in front of m... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The 2nd time ordering home delivery after having hip surgery they canceled my order two hours later for no reason. Then calling customer service hanging up on me three times is freaking sad!! Food li... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If your not early your already late so the store on Independence and shore Dr definitely need to learn concept. Why should a customer stand at locked door as employees slowly stroll in then I was told... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cashier held three boxes of frozen food in their hand, scanned it five times, then subtracted three, and added back two; that makes getting charged for 4!! Took several minutes to get that sorted o... See more


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I have to pay Harris Teeter prices

If I have to pay Harris Teeter prices, I’ll go to Harris Teeter. FL employees hate their jobs and block aisles constantly with no concern for the customers. Selection is decreasing on items I am accustomed and comfortable buying. Had a good run with Food Lion but it appears it’s over. So long…

2 May 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The pick up service at the Columbia NC…

The pick up service at the Columbia NC store in the past has broken missing and thawed out items. Orders were given to the wrong customer and mgmt refused to refund money. The service will not shop for certain customers once they know who they are shopping for rude cashiers and a lack of stock.

28 April 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bacons Bridge Road Summerville SC

Bacons Bridge Road Summerville SC
Rude employees and will argue with you over a price. Lady in customer service complains out loud that she has to help people instead of talking to friends. Old cashier that works morning yelled at me and when I told her the price was wrong she said it is what it rings up and moaned that she had to call customer service which was more rude with food all in her mouth. This is the worst location and I will drive further next time to go to a Food Lion that is friendly and helpful.

30 April 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It’s best to shop for your own groceries! Tired or not!

My husband and I love Foodlion, what we don’t love is Instacart the workers need more training on how to shop as in what to look for etc. I’m sure I’m not the only one who works everyday 40 hrs a week and just want to relax on the weekends or catch up on house work, no time to go grocery shopping so we “trust” online grocery shopping from time to time which is very convenient. Today, I ordered groceries online and had them delivered. After getting them in the house I noticed 2 of my meats that I use to season my food were no good. I had pork fatback and Hobe’s sliced ham hock first of all the vacuum sealed pack wasn’t sealed (as if there was a hole in it) and the sliced ham hock was molded. “Very visible” who gets groceries and not notice things like this? I was very disappointed because I felt like the shopper clearly didn’t care what he gave me, I’m almost positive he would not have taken this home to his family to cook and eat. These days not only do people not want to work- they don’t care either.

27 April 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Labeling and Discrimination

At 18:48, 26 Apr 24 the cashier in register #1, Store #0420 located at 3808 Guess Rd Durham NC discriminated me and treated me like a thief. I had three items on my hands and ask for a lighter, she asked me to put the item at the registered, scanned the items, put in the plastic bag away from me and then left to get the lighter. After I paid, I stated I had to go back because I forgot to buy something and she said I must leave my shopping bag with her (after I have paid for it). It immediately triggered me and I said “Ma’am, if my intent was to steal something, I would put it in my bag (a tactical bag I had with me) and she said “I know you will” I asked for a manager, but no one responded (even knowing there was who appeared to be a supervisor witnessing everything). I told her she cannot be treating customers like that and calling them thieves, to which she replied I was the one calling myself a thief.
1. As a Latino, this is a clear sign of discrimination and targeting.
2. Food Lions does not have a policy which prohibits customers with entering the premises with bags; otherwise, people could not come in with purses, backpacks, tactical bags, etc
3. The premise does not have locker equipment to support (if any at the time) a no bag policy.
4. Employee action was a clear indication of targeting and labeling with no facts or evidence to support such action

As a Latino who served our nation for 20 years in the Army, I feel discriminated, humiliated and labeled as a thief

26 April 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Store's in Tennessee

Store's in Tennessee. My husband worked at the Store's. At every one, NO ONE washed there hands. (Even manager). He bought chicken and was sick for days. Every trip to restroom no washing. Wish I new the name of each store. Bewear.

22 April 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Food Lion 1692

Nice store until you check out. Always something that rings up incorrectly. Front end staff is rude and always complaining to each other. When you ask for price correction you get a terrible attitude and I was literally told to go shop somewhere else by the office person waiting on me. Store Manager was present and said absolutely nothing to either staff or me. A simple ‘I’m sorry’ from management would have gone a long way.

18 April 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was on vacation,camping at a nearby…

I was on vacation,camping at a nearby campground,and stopped in too purchase a few items,and saw that the store sold wine,so I picked up a couple bottles,I paid for my purchase,and left the store,as I was leaving the cart at the cart corral,the bag I had the wine in ripped,and one of the bottles of wine fell out and busted on the parking lot,,I went back into the store too Inform someone what had happened,so they could clean it up,before someone slashed there tire,or someone stepped on the broken glass, i went too customer service where an older lady and a young male employee were standing around,I preceded too explain too the lady what had happened.i expected her too send someone out right away,like the kid who was just hanging out,or God forbid,that she went out and cleaned it out herself,her response was I will tell Mr.so and so,I was like ok,it's on her if someone gets hurt,I did.my part by letting them know what happened,I wasn't sure what the stores policy on replacing damaged merchandise was,I asked about getting another bottle of wine or a refund, she looked at me chuckled and In a very superior and demeaning tone said "we didn't break it",I was like you don't have too.be rude.she looked at the other employee and asked him.if he thought she eas being rude, wich i.consdired too be.rude as well,beings that I was the customer,and the one she was being rude too,and the other employees opinion as roo whether she was being rude was completely irrelevant. I told her I was very disappointed in her attitude, and that i.wss just trying too.do.the right thing by informing them of the incident, and didn't expect too be treated so rudely for.my efforts

13 April 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Used to be a good store

I've gone to the store in Wedgewood Plaza in ,Norfolk VA for years and it has gone downhill. Not clean or stocked, aisles full of stock and employees texting. Produce area has wilted vegetables and smells bad. Sad thing is some of the cashiers are very nice. clearly not managed well.

2 April 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Foodlion 1240

I love the Food Lion on Forest Hill Avenue. I think they said the store number was 1240. But anyway, every time I come in all the associates are so friendly and helpful. Always willing to do what they can to help out and are always so well kept and neat looking. The only gripe I have is that they have trouble keeping things in stock but they always apologize profusely if they don't have something. 10/10 please learn from this example.

8 February 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely no Customer Service (they actually had a sign!)

3/21/2024 several months ago the FL creamer disappeared off the shelves. When it came back my husband bought as much as he could (that’s the only creative used for years). Well the new stuff is nasty! Took it back today. There was a sign on the front of Customer Service stating it was closed. (I believe this to be an understatement!). The woman in self checkout was standing there and I asked about a return. She asked if I could read the sign. Her attitude irritated me more than the sign! I then asked why it was closed. “The woman that worked that counter was busy making a schedule and couldn’t be disturbed!!!!” Told her I was busy trying to be a customer but it wasn’t going to last long. She told me to take it to a cashier…cashier was CLUELESS on doing a refund. I told her to get it figured out why I shopped for a few things. In the back of the store I came across the manager. Told him how I felt and the woman in self checkout needed to learn a new line. She had done nothings but antagonize the situation. He was up front to do the refund but didn’t give me as much as I’m sorry for the inconvenience, kiss my a$$, comeback again, or stay away. I think stay away is the solution. They had no creamer, cheese and I guess I should have checked the toilet paper. They can close this store..it won’t be missed!

21 March 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

lazy front counter employees just…

lazy front counter employees just hanging around and dont do their jobs, and they watching you like watchdogs(esp that old lady) on self checkout lol..those lazy employees need to be fired asap!!

11 March 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I don't usually go to the food Lion in…

I don't usually go to the food Lion in Elizabeth city north Carolina store number 00192 but every chance I travel to. Elizabeth city I make sure I shop there bc the customer service is absolutely beautiful. Today I used the self checkout and a worker named Kathy Martin helped me and she was very courteous and welcoming. I really appreciate her patience with me. Im from Edenton but I will return to this foodlion. Thanks again Ms Kathy Martin. Keep shining 🌟

14 March 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Food Lions dairy…

Food lion is a great store but for the last few times I been there I bought milk and even those the date on it was not expired yet it went bad before the date...other then that it's a great store and good prices....

27 January 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

GIFT CARD RIPOFF

my total was 230. i had a gift card i got for christmas from a friend. I told the cashier i had one for 75. She took it and charged me 75 then said my total was 305. I told her i was not buying it but cashing it in... a manager came and said i had to swipe it. i did and it did take off the75 and the total was the starting price of 230. When i told her i was charged 75 to much they argued that it right. Went back and talked to another so called manager and she said it looked like i bought and used a gift card on the transaction. I explained to her what happened so she manually added all the prices and said it was right 305... she said a gift card cannot be activated twice and that would mean the clerk would have to ring in 75.... SHE DID. She never even asked the cashier and just walked away ... Rude and stupid is what she is. 230 minus 75 is not 230..They need to hire people who listen and can add

27 January 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A Large Variety of Food

In Gastonia, NC, there is a large variety of human, dog, and cat food. It is fresh. I also like the Deli, which gets out the barbecued hens every day. I bought one, and it was very tasty!
I would have given a 5 rating. However, I would have to find lower priced meat. My only wish would be that the prices in meats and dog food would drop down. How about a sale: Buy one dozen eggs and get one dozen free! Food prices have been rising substantially, and it is hard for seniors to buy meat and dog food.

20 January 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Store#2628

Store#2628, 1/6 @0900
This is a beach town and there aren’t that many of us during the off season. I live here. One would think, been here 2 years now, they would at least recognize my face and say SOMETHING, anything. Good morning, haven’t seen you in a minute, something. Does not happen. There were as many employees in the store this AM as there were customers. Not one person made eye contact. Kevin, store manager I believe, started to walk toward me and then turned around.
It is obvious the store culture is not one of friendly out going customer service. There are only 2 people in this store that actually seem to recognize me and speak.
What in the world?!! Customer service so easy to provide.
I continue to be disappointed how that store is allowed to continue without promoting service and keeping those who live here from driving over the bridge to shop, Lowe’s, Harris Teeter or Walmart.

6 January 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Moved to the area

Moved to the area. There are larger scale stores that may be cheaper, but the 104 Branchwood Shopping Ct, 28546 has always had everything needed. Even surprised to find more specialty items. Employees always helpful.

1 January 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I wrote and sent a personal check to my…

I wrote and sent a personal check to my brother for $10 in October. He went to the Vinton Virginia Food Lion and used the check to buy groceries. The cost of the groceries was $22.54. My brother was about to pay for the difference when the cashier stated don’t be concerned the additional cost can be taken care of. Not realizing what she meant the cashier somehow increased my personal $10 check to $22.54 electronically. My brother said that wasn’t right and the cashier stated it was too late and could not be changed. My brother went to another store associate and received the same comment.
What l didn’t know was when the check finally cleared my bank there was no visible account of my $10 check. The processed check was electronically changed from $10.00 to $22.54. I immediately called my bank representative and stated what had happened. Basically the representative stated that was FRAUD and l disputed the charge. Now it’s December and yesterday l received a notice from a collection agency saying I’m responsible for the $22.54. I contacted my brother who will reimburse me for the cost, this will save an undue profanity letter that l already typed up for the collection agency and Food Lion in Vinton Virginia. Though my biggest question in how can a company change the amount of a personal check? Needless to say when l travel back to Virginia l will avoid the Food Lion in Vinton Virginia.

11 December 2023
Unprompted review

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