Walmart Grocery Pickup Review… is this service for you?

What if you had an assistant that would run all your errands?  I know- glorious! But, that is what Walmart and many grocery stores are offering… an assistant does all your shopping.  You simply drive up, grab your groceries, and off you go!

Meal planning is great, but if food isn’t in the house, a home cooked meal isn’t happening.  Since we are all juggling so many responsibilities, the idea of someone taking over grocery shopping may sound appealing or even, magical.  (Use my 5-Minute Healthy Meal Plan guide to make this even easier!)

After speaking with a friend who was convinced that this service has saved her sanity this summer, I was intrigued but skeptical.  I like everyone else love a good deal, but Walmart and I have a love-hate relationship. I go there for certain items but will put it off until I absolutely can’t wait any longer.  And rarely, do I buy many groceries there.

But after getting a $10 OFF coupon to try their free grocery pickup service, I decided to give it a try.  Anything that could save me the frustration of walking into that gigantic store, carting around 2 small kids, and standing in forever long lines to check out sounded like a win. 

Not to mention driving up with messy hair, no make-up and in gym clothes, disguised by my extra large sunglasses sounded pretty awesome.  This service obviously has a convenience factor, but the real question was would it come through in quality and service?

There were 3 reasons I was skeptical that this service was something I would want to use:

1. Will the person shopping for me be as picky about my produce as I am?
2. Will I need to go to another grocery store for some items or can I get everything I want and need at Walmart?
3. Will the the pick-up service be efficient and pleasant?

If you have been curious too, this is my honest Walmart Grocery Pickup Review…

 

How to Get Started

The program works similarly to any online store you order from- create a login, use the search bar to locate the items you are interested in purchasing and then head to check out.  At that point you select a grocery pick-up time, enter your credit/debit card and submit.

Before heading to pick up groceries, download the Walmart Grocery app and ‘check-in’.  This let’s them know you are on your way and alerts them when you arrive.

NOTE: You are not charged for groceries until you pick them up.

Overall, the website and buying process are pretty easy to navigate.

 

Quality of the Produce

No one will ever be as picky as I am about produce, but my Walmart grocery shopper certainly exceeded my expectations.  Fresh and vibrant produce is very important to me. I tend to be very picky and will change up a meal or side dish if certain produce does not look appetizing and vibrant.

The bananas and avocados were underripe, which is how I usually buy them anyway.  All the other produce I purchased (lettuce, zucchini, tomatoes, shallots, sweet potatoes, cucumber, cabbage) were all in good or excellent condition.

Overall, the individual that selected my produce did a nice job and while some of it required a few days to ripen, I would prefer that as opposed to bruised or overripe produce.  However, if you need an avocado that is ready-to-use that day, you might want to pick it out yourself in store.

NOTE: Because some produce is sold by weight, the Walmart shopper finds produce as close to the specified amount on the website as possible.  For example, if you ordered 1 pound of bananas, they will try to find a bunch close to that weight. Your card isn’t charged until you pick-up your groceries and accept what was provided.

 

Is Walmart REALLY a 1-Stop Shop?

It’s no secret that Walmart has a lot of products and brand options.  Some individuals may be able to find everything they are looking for and more, without needing to go elsewhere.  While I found the Walmart Free Grocery Pick-Up to be a valuable tool and it certainly saved me some time, I still find that I am going to another grocery store each week for certain items.  This service makes my trip to Walmart practically hassle free but it doesn’t meet all of my grocery needs.

 

Was I Wowed and Amazed?

The employees that have brought out my groceries each order have been incredibly pleasant, friendly and swift.  On all but 1 occasion, I haven’t waited any longer that a couple of minutes for an associate to greet me with a cart full of groceries, ready to load them in my trunk. There is no need for you to get out of the car- they do all the work.

Every single grocery pick-up employee I have engaged with has been kind and considerate, greeting me with a smile.  This service far exceeds service I have received inside the same store. That reason alone makes the Walmart pick-up worth it!  

 

Favorite Parts About this Service

• It is free and there are no markups on your groceries.
• Your ‘Favorites’ is a categorized list that shows all the foods you have bought in the past making it super easy to select you weekly go-to items without searching the website.
• This service is not solely limited to food.  You are able to purchase toiletries, paper products, cleaning supplies, baby products, school supplies, office essentials, garden supplies and even some toys and outdoor games.
• Most products have a price per unit making it easy to compare brands for the best value.
• You get to determine when you want to pick up your groceries.  Select a 1 hour time frame that fits your schedule.
• If they do not have the product you selected, Walmart will offer a ‘substitute.’  When you pick up your groceries you can accept the substitute or decline.

 

Cautions?

Every Walmart is different.  Some are newer stores, others older.  Leadership may vary a bit from store to store.  Your local Walmart may kill you with kindness and good customer service or it may be lacking, but you probably won’t know until you give it a try.  It’s likely that even if you only use this service for certain household products or haircare or diapers, you will save yourself time and money. It is important to note that you must spend $30 or more to use the Free Grocery Pick-Up.  

 

Overall Experience

Pleasantly surprised- that’s me.  I will definitely continue to use this service regularly- it really has saved our family time and money.  While I still prefer some other stores for certain grocery items, I have had at least 5 positive experiences with this service, purchasing a variety of fresh, frozen, packaged food items along with household goods.  Because the service is FREE, you really have nothing to lose AND if you use this referral code, you can receive $10 OFF your first order of $50 or more.  (Note: I do receive a referral coupon if you sign up using this link.)

 

Hopefully, this Walmart Grocery Pickup Review gives you a little hope if you are drowning in area of meal planning and prep.  As a mom and nutritionist that is passionate about helping moms find practical solutions to make mealtime and healthy eating easier, a free grocery pick-up is definitely worth a try.  Even if you use another grocery store pick-up service, this just might become your new favorite thing!

NOTE: I was not paid or compensated for this honest review.  All of the opinions are my own and based on my own experience with this service.