Yesterday, my neighbor and I visited the Montclair (Oakland) Safeway on Mountain Blvd. at the intersection with Moraga Blvd.  This Safeway store was remodeled about a year ago.  It is modest in size, well stocked and clean. The outside of the store was refurbished, and the loading dock is at the front of the store.  Inside, it is clear that the store is not brand new, but it was upgraded and is so well maintained, that it doesn’t matter.  According to one person we spoke to, the upper parking lot requires constant monitoring to prevent shoppers from using that lot as free parking when they patronize the local stores in Montclair Village.

If you have the opportunity, visit this Safeway and see what a simple remodeling (and good store management!) can accomplish.

Here are some photos from the store: