Commissary

You're probably wondering why I gave such an innocuous grocery store only a mid-range score. Well, I'll tell ya..While it's true you can buy just about all your produce here cheaper than you could find it off post, there's a few things about this commissary that are 8-up. Like..Why do the cashier ladies at the self checkout stations find it necessary to check my ID...twice?? Yeah. Your ID gets checked TWICE. Once by the machine when you first scan it (which would be sufficient enough in and of itself) and again by the live person watching all the stations, regardless if the machine has already accepted your ID. In fact, the only time this doesn't happen is when you're in uniform.I get why the live cashiers exist. But I most certainly DON'T get the need to double and triple check someone's ID which is already being verified by the scanner (seriously, I got my ID checked 3 times in 15 seconds today). In fact, the cashiers at the regular checkout lanes don't even really check them that thoroughly; probably because they realize their jobs have been made hella easier by allowing the scanners to do the work for them. Speaking of the scanners though..I swear you're better off going through the regular checkout lanes, even if you only have a few items. Because these weight sensors act like they have problems. I can't begin to tell you how many times I've had to wait for the scanner to catch up with what I've scanned and placed in the bag. Sometimes it'll just sit there ostensibly stuck on the screen claiming that I haven't scanned the item in the bag yet when I clearly have. Or it'll tell me to, "please continue scanning" when I've already finished.That's basically my biggest pet peeve with this place though. Other than the fact that the commissary at Fort Bragg was bigger. Plus, there were two of them. But like I said, you can get produce here hella cheap. The parking is okay...though I don't like how you have to walk to the middle of the sidewalk just to get your shopping cart down the ramp thingy. The rest of it is curbed off. Makes it inconvenient for introverts like me who are just trying to plan our escape routes ahead of time and get the hell out of there.I'm gonna give the Fort Bliss commissary 3 shopping carts full of cheap, yet fresh produce out of 5. I realize I've only checked into this place once out of the years of coming here. But I just had to talk about this one.

I love the commissary. They have decently priced food and household products that outmatch the in town prices most of the time.

It's a military version of a grocery store. You can find almost everything you need in terms of produce, meat, dairy, etc. You can even find some specialty items -- ethnic, gourmet and such. Also, it has flowers and plants, deli, bakery and sushi stand. They will make sushi on site, so they are fresh. You really can't beat the price here especially brand name products. If you are talking about generic products, you maybe able to find cheaper price elsewhere. There are some off-brand products sold here also. To be honest, I'm not a real fan of the produce section here. I usually stick to the basics like potatoes, onions, carrots, etc.I try to avoid shopping here on a payday weekends since it will typically be very crowded with Soldiers and retirees who just got paid shopping to fill up their fridges and pantries. Happy shopping!

Its hard to rate a Commissary Grocery Store. They are always clean, they always have a bigger selection of German and Korean items. Their prices are okay, the store is clean, well organized, good costumer service yet it always seems like something is missing. Their meats prices they do look much lower than any other in the area, but I don't know. I don't get full of joy before visiting one. I ordered a cake for my BN and the person who got the call wrote it wrong in the order slip, so I ended up getting a cake for "The XXX BM vs BN" You would think specially inside a post BN for Battalion is a known request.

This is a pretty big commissary with a lot to offer. They recently made some changes in the store so make sure you take a look before you go in. It can be confusing at first.I recommend coming in with a list of what you want to buy. It'll make 5hungs so much easier and keep you focused on your list without grabbing too many extras.

Any military member or family knows what to expect after a few shopping trips here. Its kind of like a Walmart market mixed with a lil surplus/warehouse supply of groceries. My husband and i try to get most of our main supply of groceries here that generally last us a month or so. We still depend on Albertsons or even Walmart for fresher and better produce.Dont come here on a payday or you will get flat tired or run over by a shopping cart or screaming kids. And the lines are ridonkulous!The prices are good for the most part, especially the meats with the exception of their seafood dept. That stuff is way overpriced and horrible quality. Some days, you'll get lucky to have 0.10$ limes and $1 hamburger helpers. Other days,its 50 cent limes and almost 3bux a hamburger helper! Its weird. Produce is a hit or miss at the same time. Some stuff is fresh on one side and wilting on the other. It remains a mystery of how good a shopping trip you can have here. At least the sushi is fresh and delish here!

It's got food, and stuff. Your expect something else from a commissary then uhhhh, maybe you shouldn't be at the commissary. I do happen to like their deli, ALOT. Crowded on pay days and weekends... Like dangerously crowded... You've been warned. Bring ya Pop gun and stay strapped or ya might not get that last coupon for the Special K cereal 2/$4... .... And if you think they're open on major holidays.... Think again (sometimes early close but usually not open). And if ya think you can just pop in for last minute thanksgiving food like day before? Pfffftttt, then you don't know nada about groceries boiiiiiii. Seriously, the deli has legit stuff

Tax free is always nice but I do not like coming here. It gets sooo busy on weekends and you gotta park so far away. When you finally go inside, people are just blocking the aisles everywhere!!!!! But anyways.. they have coupons on the commissary app and you can just add them to your commissary card. When you check out, you can just swipe the card to use them.

Would like to thank Irasena Timoco for kindness, effort, willingness & knowledge. There aren't any questions she can't answer regarding the commissary.

I witness today how an employee down talked an Veteran this was heartbreaking to watch. The commissary employees should be there to help and assist on the self check out. But to witness the frustration she displayed toward the Elderly customers was just a shame on the entire Fort Bliss commissary and management. When the Elder voiced is complaint to the manager. The manager just dismissed him. So I walked up to vouch for the men. And I was dismissed as well by both managers on the floor. Sad to see management so heartless and no one should be discriminated because of their skin color.