{"id":4553,"date":"2024-08-05T15:56:01","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T07:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/?page_id=4553"},"modified":"2026-01-19T23:48:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T15:48:27","slug":"safeway-brands-reviews","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/product-reviews\/safeway-brands-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Safeway Brands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review of private label items at Safeway\/Vons\/Albertson&#8217;s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"4397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/signal-2024-07-15-061039_002-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/signal-2024-07-15-061039_002-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/signal-2024-07-15-061039_002-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/signal-2024-07-15-061039_002-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/signal-2024-07-15-061039_002-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/signal-2024-07-15-061039_002-676x507.jpeg 676w, https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/signal-2024-07-15-061039_002.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"564\" height=\"564\" data-id=\"4056\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-23.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-23.png 564w, https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-23-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-23-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"564\" height=\"564\" data-id=\"3451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jamba-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jamba-1.webp 564w, https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jamba-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jamba-1-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safeway.com\/\">Safeway<\/a><\/strong> is a supermarket chain mostly operating in the West Coast.  They have over 900 supermarkets, under both the Safeway name and Vons.    They are currently owned by Albertsons, though they are in the process of being sold to Kroeger&#8217;s.<br><br>Safeway operates a several home brands or private labels, and in general, these are of the same quality as better known brand names but somewhat cheaper.  Here are my reviews of items that Safeway sells unbranded or under private labels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Safeway is currently the closest supermarket to my house and the one I shop the most. They do both delivery and pickup &#8211; they&#8217;ll bring your groceries to your truck, and I mostly shop that way.  Safeway is significantly more expensive than Target and Trader Joe&#8217;s, so I usually only buy products on sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 indicates a product I&#8217;d buy again<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bakery<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/10\/safeway-bakery-cinnamon-rolls-with-cream-cheese-icing-review\/\">Bakery Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Icing<\/a> \u2713<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2008\/04\/safeway-birthday-cake\/\">Birthday Cake<\/a> \u2713<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/10\/overjoyed-madelines-review\/\">Overjoyed Madelines<\/a> \u2713<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/10\/safeway-tuxedo-truffle-cube-cake-review\/\">Tuxedo Truffle Cube Cake <\/a> \u2713<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Beverages<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2026\/01\/signature-farms-apple-cider-with-honey-crisp-apples-review\/\">Signature Farms Apple Cider With Honey Crisp Apples<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deli <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2022\/06\/safeway-sub-sandwich-review\/\">Safeway Sub Sandwich<\/a> \u2713<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/09\/signature-cafe-smoked-rib-tips-review\/\">Signature Cafe Smoked&nbsp;Rib&nbsp;Tips<\/a> \u2713<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2021\/10\/on-oxtails\/\">Oxtails<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2022\/12\/christmas-eve-dinner-2022-an-easyish-family-christmas\/\">Ribeye Roast<\/a>, bone in \u2713<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.albertsonscompanies.com\/our-impact\/products\/our-own-brands\/default.aspx\"><em>O<\/em> Organics<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is Safeway&#8217;s 95% organic items brand<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/08\/organics-traditional-hummus-review\/\">Organics Traditional Hummus<\/a> \u2713<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.albertsonscompanies.com\/our-impact\/products\/our-own-brands\/default.aspx\">Open Nature<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is Safeway&#8217;s greenish, but not organic, brand &#8211; and includes items from cleaning supplies to chicken.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2014\/04\/three-sausages-gilberts-open-nature-aidells\/\">Open Nature Smoked Uncured Sausages<\/a> \u2713<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signature Caf\u00e9<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is Safeway&#8217;s brand for packaged deli products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2023\/08\/safeways-signature-cafe-jambalaya-soup-is-allright\/\">Signature Cafe Jambalaya Soup<\/a> \u2713<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2023\/08\/safeways-signature-cafe-tomato-bisque-is-not-vegetarian\/\">Signature Cafe Tomato Bisque<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signature Reserve<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is Safeway&#8217;s brand for gourmet-sounding products<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/05\/signature-reserve-wood-fired-gorgonzola-bacon-with-pear-chutney-neapolitan-style-pizza-review\/\">Signature Reserve Wood Fired Gorgonzola &amp; Bacon with Pear Chutney Neapolitan Style Pizza<\/a> \u2713 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2021\/10\/carando-meatballs-signature-reserve-pasta-sauce-reviews\/\">Signature Reserve Tomato Porcini &amp; Black Truffle Pasta Sauce<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signature Select<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is Safeway&#8217;s all around private label brand<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/07\/signature-select-cranberry-walnut-salad-review\/\">Signature Select Cranberry Walnut Salad<\/a> \u2713<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2025\/03\/signature-select-french-toast-sticks-review\/\">Signature Select French Toast Sticks Review<\/a> \u2713<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marga.org\/foodblog\/2024\/08\/signature-select-ultra-thin-crust-garlic-chicken-alfredo-pizza-review\/\">Signature Select Ultra Thin Crust Garlic Chicken Alfredo Pizza<\/a> \u2713<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Review of private label items at Safeway\/Vons\/Albertson&#8217;s Safeway is a supermarket chain mostly operating in the West Coast. They have over 900 supermarkets, under both the Safeway name and Vons. They are currently owned by Albertsons, though they are in the process of being sold to Kroeger&#8217;s. 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