US Foods CHEF'STORE

The prices are great but equally important is the people they hire. Today I was looking for flank steak that they always have but the bin was empty. I found one of the workers stocking a different aisle and asked if by chance there was any more flank steak that hasn't been put out yet. (I think he had the name Buster on his shirt) he immediately stopped what he was doing and checked the cases in meat dept and it wasn't there. Then he went looking in the dairy dept (I'm guessing they temporarily use that refrigeration area for overflow) and went through the pallet carefully and found a case. It didn't matter to him that I only needed one bag. He was still going to look thoroughly to find it for me! That's service! Sometimes people don't care so much for customers or can't be bothered. This guy went out of his way to be helpful. Hope management sees this and recognizes the asset they have in him! Another worker (sorry I didn't catch his name) looked for a special cheese for me which they were out of but shoutout to workers who give their all to be helpful.

This store might not seem like your go-to place, but trust me, it's worth a visit. They have so much more than just big quantities for businesses. They have awesome deals on small things too. I come here mainly for syrup for my kid's snow cones, but I've also gotten fruit, bread, and even meat from here. I think the quality is better than Smart and Final for most stuff. This isn't a regular grocery store, but you should definitely check it out and see what you can get and how much you can save here. And the best part is, no lines, no crowds like Costco.

OK this place is great if you know what to expect. Do NOT expect high end luxury foodstuffs or equipment. If you instead want affordably priced wholesale quantity and large format ingredients and equipment, you will be happy. Bought 3 full size flank steaks for $5/lb and some restaurant pans. Helpful if you have basic butcher skills if you're interested in their cold meat section. Most meats were 15-25lbs per pack.

Súper clean and staff is always so helpful!!
I do not own a business I just come here because they have great prices on produce!

Great place for chefs or if you are cooking for a party. They have a lot of bulk options. Need to see for yourself.

Hmmmm... I don't like leaving bad reviews for any businesses but when the store advertises certain sales one would expect to have those items available. The store located on San Carlos in midtown San Jose does have a lot of variety but the item I came to purchase was not even available at all, not due to inventory but due to broken refrigeration for the seafood section. It's a good sized store that could be considered a mini Costco. Disappointed, I left to go to another similar store down the same street and got what I needed for my party. I'd be back to check out the refrigerated meat section, and, hopefully, the refrigeration for the seafood will be fixed by then. I recommend calling the store ahead of time to check on their stock or store status.

I love it there, great prices, great customer services, great space equals and great place to go.

Flashback to March 2020, and you might recall everyone was baking bread and no grocery stores had flour. That's what led me to discover Smart Foodservice, and they solved all my problems. For the record, I had been baking bread for a few months pre-pandemic, but of course I stepped up my game as well. And a 25-lb. bag of bread flour for $10 really helped feed that addiction. The best part is it was always in stock here!

I'm at least 100 pounds of flour in at this point, and I've really enjoyed coming to Smart Foodservice to get my fix. It's pretty fun to just wander the aisles and see all the restaurant-size items. I don't have a giant family, so unfortunately most sizes of things are just way too much for me, but I know I'm also not the primary customer of the store and that's ok (but I am glad they let me shop here!). There are a few random finds of things that are more normal size, especially produce. I usually pick up some fruit or something when I'm here on my flour trip.

The store is also relatively quiet - never insane like Costco - so it's not too stressful to shop there during these pandemic times. Their website also has a great search functionality... I'm not sure if it has ALL items, but it helps to be able to search for items you might be in the market for before coming to the store to get an idea of the type of stuff that they have in stock here.

Fairly priced items and variety. Smaller than Costco but still items I haven't been able to find else where. Was mesmerized by the isle of Torani & Monín syrups which was purpose of my visit. Found the syrups I was looking for and some. They are priced slightly more than Smart & Final but more variety!!! Still cheaper than Amazon.

Awesome little shop, this is s spot that does wholesale or industrial sized stuff! I only come here for the monin cane sugar. Prices are a little high on the stuff that isnt in large quantities tho. More business friendly than a single chap like myself