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Easy Money
Categories: Food Grocery Food Convenience Stores Grocery, Convenience Stores [Edit]
2312 Irving St(between 24th Ave & 25th Ave)
San Francisco, CA 94122
Neighborhood: Outer Sunset
(415) 731-3538
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
23 reviews for Easy Money
Review Highlights
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"...and I was shocked by their selection of European chocolates." In 3 reviews -
"Sam and his employees are always so friendly." In 3 reviews -
"They carry maltesers, kinder candy, and minstrels." In 3 reviews
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23 reviews in English
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Review from James M.
San Francisco, CA
2/23/2012
I agree with everyone here. This store is fun--- it has tons of random items in it, and the Russian lady who works there always is warm and telling me jokes. When it comes to corner stores, I always want to find one to support with ppl I like in it... this is the one I am glad to spend all my money at.
My favorite items? These cool little vials of ginseng extract w/ honey for 50 cents from China. They are a mystical, tasty, and interseting little energy concoction and everytime I buy them people ask me what they are. -
Review from Jonathan F.
San Francisco, CA
Updated - 2/21/2012
On Monday, I stopped in to buy my usual bag of cat liter. And, I noticed they have the latest variety of the new M & M candies in mint flavor for only $1.
Yes, that's right, one dollar. M & M candy is not cheap, in fact at Walgreens it is over $4.00 to $5.00 per large bag. I have noticed lately that the staff keeps items well stocked and that the shop can get very busy.
I guess their slogan is just about right, "if we don't have it, you don't need it."
Always a pleasure to go in and look around, they have bargains everyday. Check it out next time you are on Irving Street.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/10/2010
Easy Money - Cheap Cigarettes, has been on Irving Street for years. This is a good place to get… Read more »
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Review from Jennifer P.
San Francisco, CA
8/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
Wow, I was taken aback by how friendly and courteous the owner of this convenience store was. I say this assuming the lady behind the counter is the owner.
They carry 8 oz. butane cans suitable for our portable camping stove; they aren't easy to come by, but she said they always have them in stock! -
Review from Susan K.
San Francisco, CA
4/15/2011 17 Check-ins Here
This is such a welcoming place, a wonderful little shop run by a very kind family.
This is where I go to get my late-night western-convenience store fix(it's closer to my place than walgreens) amidst the sea of asian stores. Love the fact that upon entering you're greeted with a cornucopia of chocolates and Crisps(Cheese and onion! Not a huge fan of the pickled onion variety, though) from the UK, right by the door. They have a great selection of miscellaneous household items and beverages(mexican coke and pepsi, individual cans of Guinness, etc.) and quite a selection of scratch tickets behind the register. The staff is always very personable and friendly, and engaging in conversations with patrons as they ring up their purchases. I'm a fan :D
Open til 9:00 PM, minimum for debit is $10, or you get a .50 surcharge if it's below. -
Review from Hogan W.
Los Altos, CA
12/10/2009 1 photo
Your money can go a long way here!
At first when I walked in, I thought it was one of those Chinese owned stores that sold everything useless, plastic, and 'Made in China.' Boy, was I wrong! It looked like an indoor flea market with all brand name items similar to one of those Dollar Stores but even better. When I was inside, I saw delivery people dropping off all sorts of packages.
There's tons of stuff everywhere and no space is neglected. I saw lots of stuff for $1 in front of the store and even more bargains inside. Grant it, I was just looking for a pack of smokes, even the prices blew me away. A little old Russian lady helped me out in the front cashier desk and sold me a pack of Marlboro's for $5.50 after tax. Now that's a bargain!
You could probably spend hours inside looking at everything the store sells. I didn't go deep into the store to browse through as my car was parked in a metered area and I was looking for a decent place to eat. If I'm in the area again, I'll definitely hit up this place. -
Review from Aspasia s.
San Francisco, CA
5/11/2008
A fun cheap find!
After our wonderful Mother's Day brunch, I drove my family home to our house and ran an errand towards the Sunset (in our care home business facility). Enroute back to my sad and lonely Soma condo (sad only if Sunday evening because I have to wind down again for work tomorrow), I realized that I had to buy eggs for my work week healthy lunch and dinner menu. I drove through Irving (near our business) and was attracted by the seemingly obscure facade of Easy Money.
It's a quirky convenient store that totally caters to the hard times of today!
Their eggs were so cheap! In addition I even found a kitchen mat (to replace a worn down expensive one) for only $1 (yes! one goody dollah!). They had all these knick-knacks, even beers for half the price you'd pay for in Trad'r joe's. I had to look twice at the label, is it really made in the Czech Republic or is it a fake Pilsner Urquell? It was real and cheap!
It is conveniently located beside a Wells Fargo ATM and across the street a WAMU ATM too. The owners are some old-school Russians, I think, definitely an Eastern European immigrant fun and competent peoples. I love fo' real immigrants who work hard for the money and who do not forget where they come from. The lady was chatting with another homegirl while processing my transaction with a nice smile and a very nurturing service. I so relish that!
I love this place, I think I'm shopping in Irving instead of North Beach/Chinatown for my cheap-needs! -
Review from Steve K.
Oakland, CA
12/3/2007
This is where I buy sundries: wine, Red Bull, toilet paper, bleach, butane, kitchen sponges, spaghetti, toothpaste, charcoal, paper towels, dish soap, laundry detergent, orange juice, duct tape, etc. The selection of liquor and mixers is very complete. This store also sells various European confections and snacks which I am not familiar with, but which seem to please my friends who have lived in Europe.
The store is crowded (possibly violating fire code) and seemingly disorganized, but for me this is part of its charm. If you don't know where to find something, the people who run the store can immediately tell you which shelf to look at. When an item is out of stock, they will courteously inform you when they expect to receive the next delivery.
The owners of this store follow my business; they know which items I often buy, how often I come to their store, what kind of wine I like to drink, my preferred toothpaste. They've seen me with a hangover, wearing my bed clothes (old worn T-shirt and shorts); they've seen me when I've been stoned; they've seen me sniffling and coughing up phlegm with a nasty cold; they've seen me wild-eyed, sweaty and winded after an exhausting run in the park. And somehow it comforts me that they have become friendly observers of my ordinary life. I enjoy living so close to this neighborhood store, where the owners remember my name and seem to be so pleased whenever I come to shop with them. -
Review from Amanda B.
12/2/2008
When I need a quick bottle of bubble, Redbull, or Vodka, this is where I got them. Reasonable pricing & everyone works here are really nice.
They also offer lots of other household stuff, but definitely decent alcohol selection in this neck of the wood! -
Review from Eric J.
Orinda, CA
12/28/2006 1 Check-in Here
If they don't have it you don't need it! Seriously, I was without a Christmas gift to a 1 year old and they had a stuffed animal that worked great. I needed some cream of mushroom soup in a pinch and they have it. Bungie tiedowns for the trunk, coffee filters, and of course cigarettes and alcohol at pretty reasonable prices. Service with a smile from Sam and the other owners at all times of the day and night.
Latest special is 10oz of whole bean coffee for only 69cents! And it is actually good coffee. This isn't Yuban, it is quality beans for only 69 cents! -
Review from Shane M.
12/24/2010
Not the cheapest place in the world for Irish stuff, but since we're not in Ireland, it's pretty damn good.
80 bags of Lyons for $6.99 is far better than Roxie's anyway! -
Review from Gopal R.
San Francisco, CA
10/21/2009
This is a fun place to stop by and pick up a soda or a pack of smokes or something.
Its almost like a convenience museum.
They probably have a box of cake mix or something sitting on one of their shelves that hasn't been disturbed in over a century. It would be neat to look at, but not worth buying. You'd probably need a dodo egg to make it anyway. -
Review from Gilbert C.
San Francisco, CA
10/31/2007
This place is my favorite of all the houseware/hardware/snack combo stores along Irving St. At first I was quite turned off by their tacky name, but since they were right next door to my Well Fargo bank and ATM, I gave them a try. The owners are always nice and helpful to me...even tho sometimes they wear rough expressions on their faces. Their prices are actually very competitive, if not downright cheaper, than the close stores surrounding them.
I particularly like the 3 for $1 candy bar section towards the front of the store (always kinds you cant find at a regular liquor store), their low priced bbq utensil set (I needed that and their charcoal for a bbq once), the oh so familiar sturdy 1 ply toilet paper...and other things I just can't remember. -
Review from Jake C.
Boston, MA
11/11/2010 1 Check-in Here
Great $1-ish store finds!! Stop here every time before going to the big chain stores!
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Review from Brian M.
San Francisco, CA
12/20/2007
I first discovered Easy Money by randomly walking in and was void of expectations due to having disappointing prior experiences in other venues that have been bannered with signs that title 'Cheaper Then Cheaper Cigarettes' (yes, that is how the sign reads..you gotta love the grammar in the sunset).
As I walked in, I found the store to be quite crowded with every type of grocery/hardware/home furnishings you could imagine. Feeling somewhat claustrophobic I moved to the alcohol section for some breathing room and discovered a plethora of decent priced hard alcohol and wines that have now cured many boring nights in the Sunset ( I am completely comfortable admitting I drink out of boredom with my friends..if you live in the Sunset you know what I'm talking about).
The owner Sam and his wife are the nicest Russian duo on the block. So nice, in fact, that when I was purchasing some groceries and had forgotten my wallet they allowed me to just pay them the next time I was in the store...that scored HUGE points in my book. Each time I return Sam is always on the ball with recommending new Pinot's they just received and there was even a time I got a free shot of vodka because I had mentioned I had never tasted a certain brand. So what does he do? He grabs the bottle, rips off the top, and pours a perfect shot in a paper cup and offers it to me. Not wanting to be rude I eagerly accept and ended up buying a bottle. I have to ask, what better customer service can you provide than what I just described? Between the 3 for $1 candy selections and the wide array of delicious wines there is really nowhere else you could go to get great service combined with quality products.
So go check this place out next time you are in the outer Sunset. While they might not be handing out money (as you may think from the name..hopefully you aren't that mentally handicapped), who knows, maybe you may get a gratis shot : )Listed in: My Neighborhood
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Review from josh b.
San Francisco, CA
1/14/2008
I love easy money. They have anything practical that you can think of and more. Everything is priced so well too. a couple weeks ago I got 3 bags of Ghirardelli chocolates for a buck each, which would have costed around 15 bucks at walgreens. My roommate who smokes swears that they have the best deals on cigarettes in the city. Plus, how could any one dislike the two owners. I always enjoy seeing them, but they need to take a day off every now and then.
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Review from L J.
Boston, MA
7/5/2009
best name for a very cheap store. russians competing with sunset's chinatown prices. booze, paper towels, laundry detergent, bullshit and trinkets. all at one place.
solid.
easy money. -
Review from Nicole J.
San Francisco, CA
11/26/2007
They carry maltesers, kinder candy, and minstrels. So if you miss the UK, you can purchase some yummy sweets for a dollar!
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Review from Katie S.
1/5/2010
You gotta love Easy Money. They have the best prices when it comes to almost everything. I typically go there for candy/junk food or beer, and they've got the best prices for that in the Sunset. They also have a wide variety of imported candy (Kinder, etc) which is so much cheaper at Easy Money than anywhere else. I will be honest, sometimes a couple of their products have reached their expiration date (usually some REALLY cheap candy). But there's a reason why you're able to buy Ritter Sport or Ghirardelli for such a low price and none of it is actually bad, so don't knock em for that. Sam and his employees are always so friendly. Easy Money is the go-to store for all of your liquor store and household item needs.
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Review from ponch l.
San Francisco, CA
7/15/2010
Love this store! Okay, so I was on Irving and I was craving something sweet. I went to Easy Money and I was shocked by their selection of European chocolates. And everything is so cheap! I saw there Godiva creme brule coffe for $0.99, and Ritter Sport bag of mini chocolates for $0.69, fancy chocolate bars for $0.99, Schaffer Berger bag of mini chocolates for $1.99! They have European Milkyway, Bounty, Kinder, Mars, Galaxy, and much much more! I LOVE YOU, EASY MONEY!
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Review from Young M.
San Francisco, CA
7/3/2009
Cheap stuff, sweet cheap stuff!!! Reasonably priced booze! Sweet nick-nacks for a dollar.... so so so much more. Plus the Polish lady that works there is a doll.
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Review from Bobby P.
San Francisco, CA
2/14/2011 13 Check-ins Here
Easy Money, "If we don't have it, you don't need it!" These guys are great! I'm not head over heals for the quality of product but more the friendliness of the owners! They're a super friendly family and do their best to keep their prices as competitive as possible so don't expect to get ripped off here... They really have almost everything you probably need whether its cooking, cleaning, kitchen, or school supplies, alcohol, cigarettes, cheap apparel and accessories, electronics like extension chords or light bulbs, tools, and all sorts of really random stuff... If they don't have what you're looking for, let the nice lady or gentlemen behind the counter know... they'll consider adding it to their line of product and try to refer you to a local business that stocks the item... There's a charge for using your debit/credit card for purchases under $10 so consider bringing cash... if you get lost, follow the yellow arrows on the ground...
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Review from Christina S.
San Francisco, CA
7/14/2009
cheap weird stuff in this store and an awesome russian cashier lady with a blonde 80's mullet.
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Review from Kelly L.
San Francisco, CA
12/5/2010
i have been going there since i was like 4 or 5. i am now 15. they got lots of nice school supplies such as their one dollar notebooks. i also go there for little stuff like towels and bug spray. because i have been a frequent customer, they don't charge me tax YAY:) great deals, better than walgreens in my opinion. i am also happy they are selling "fear the beard" shirts now because of the world series. the woman and man that works there are very nice to me... so is the young guy that works there. i think he is their son but i'm not sure.
