We have saved a lot of money by shopping at Fresh and Easy. Unlike other grocery stores, when something there is about to expire or be taken off the shelves, they mark it down to 50% (or more) off. So while it takes more time than a once a week grocery trip, I go there 2-3 times a week and get fresh stuff, a lot of which has been marked down. I decide what we're having based on what's on sale. If you go in the morning, they will have a better selection of stuff that is marked down. And you can stock up on meats that have been marked down and simply freeze them! They also have coupons every week for $5 off a $20 purchase. And they will let you use up to 3 at a time-- so you can also get $10 off a $40 purchase, or $15 off a $60 purchase. It IS a different kind of grocery store and at first I didn't like it, but I'm telling you, we have cut our grocery bill in half shopping there. There have been weeks I've only spent $70 for the two of us and our toddler. Best of all, they have a lot of organic stuff, things with no preservatives, all natural, etc.
There are some things F&E doesn't have that you might have to get at a regular store. So I simply watch the sale ads, stock up on stuff, and clip coupons from the Sunday paper!!