Shop with us to see what BJ’s in Warner Robins offers for smaller households
Waiting for the frenzy to die down over the new BJ’s Wholesale Club in Warner Robins, I took my first shopping trip to the 104,170-square-foot warehouse late Monday afternoon.
The membership club at 6201 Watson Blvd. opened Sept. 12 with the first shoppers in line at 6:30 a.m. The club wasn’t crowded on my visit just over two weeks later.
Savings can be found at BJ’s and other wholesale clubs when buying in bulk. But what I was most interested in was what BJ’s offers for single and small households.
To find out, I purchased a special $60 founders membership ahead of the club’s opening that offered a $40 shopping reward. I also thought that was a good price to give the new club a trial run.
I was not disappointed when I stepped inside the store filled with TVs and other electronics, household goods, toiletries, vitamins, clothing, furniture, toys, pet supplies, fresh produce, non-perishables, frozen food, fresh baked goods, deli meats and cheese, ready-to-go meals, seasonal finds and more.
Not everything is sold in bulk.
Shoppers definitely can find smaller and individual servings in produce, meats, the bakery and deli. I only made a cursory trip through the rest of the club, focusing on groceries.
My shopping cart with prices
Go Snack! Toppers - Fully cooked chicken bites in four individual 4 ounce servings that are perfect for salads without the commitment that comes with a big bag that means leftovers for a single household. The cost: $10.99.
Wellsley Farms Original Hummus Singles - A dozen individual 2 ounce servings for $5.99 when you want to enjoy a healthy snack without buying a larger container of hummus. The same holds true for the same number and serving size of Good Foods Avocado Mash for avocado toast and turkey sandwiches for $10.99.
Fruits & veggies - Wellsley Farms mixed bell peppers - two red, one yellow and one orange - for dipping in hummus, salads and grilling for $3.59. Also not in bulk but in smaller sizes: 12 ounce package of Berry Fancy blackberries for $4.99, 16 ounce package of Wish Farm organic strawberries for $3.89 and an 18 ounce package of Always Fresh blueberries for $6.99. All great for enjoying as they are or in yogurt, smoothies and salads.
Additionally, Wellsley Farms Gala Apples 4 pound bag for $4.99 and a 16 ounce package of Wellsley Farms organic spring mix for $4.29. Smaller selections of salad fixings were available just not in the organic spring mix that day.
Chobani Zero Sugar Greek Yogurt - A variety box of 16 individual 5.3 ounce cups in four flavors: strawberry cheesecake, milk and cookies, mixed berry and vanilla. A healthy breakfast or snack.
Formaggio Prosciutto & Genoa Salami Charcuterie Bites - One container of each of prosciutto and genoa salami with six bites on an individual serving tray for entertaining or snack time for $10.99. Lots of other appetizers to choose from in individual or bulk sizes.
Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Soup - Four individual servings of 384 grams each that are smaller than the 16 ounce servings found in most grocery stores; a perfect side for a sandwich or salad for $13.49. Other Panera Bread soups also are available.
Eggland’s Best Hard-Cooked Peeled Eggs - A bag of 12 medium eggs for $5.99. A good source of protein for a quick grab-and-go breakfast or making egg salad or deviled eggs.
Also in the dairy section, The Laughing Cow 24 spreadable creamy light cheese wedges for $7.99. Additionally, a 1.5 pound block of Cabot Creamery extra sharp cheddar cheese for $6.49.
Siete Grain Free Tortilla Chips - A 12 ounce bag of the sea salt flavor for $4.99. I’ll divide the chips into smaller portions in sandwich bags to keep them fresh longer.
Popcorners - A variety box of 28 individual 1 ounce bags with flavors of kettle corn, white cheddar, spicy queso, sea salt and cinnamon crunch for $14.99.
Wonderful Roasted & Salted Pistachios - A 24 ounce bag of shelled pistachios for $16.99, with pistachios in high demand from the Dubai chocolate sensation.
IQ Bar - A variety pack of the 12 plant protein bars with 1 gram of sugar and 2 to 3 carbs in two flavors of peanut butter cup and chocolate sea salt for $15.99
LaCroix Sparkling Water - A variety pack of 24 individual 12 ounce cans in three flavors: six lemon, 12 lime and six pamplemousse (grapefruit) for $9.49.
Vitamins - A two-pack of NatureMade D3 1,000 IU with 300 soft gels in each bottle for $16.99.
Toilet paper - Berkley Jensen soft and strong 30-roll pack for $16.99.
Some other notables
Some other finds worth mentioning include vegan and vegetarian options such as Morning Star Farms 12 count of chipotle black bean burgers for $16.99. Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat options also are available.
For meat lovers, ready for the grill options are available such as Bertolino Swiss cheese, pepper and onion gourmet turkey patties for $14.99 for 2 pounds.
The fresh meat section includes finds such as Great Range premium ground bison for $21.99 for two 16 ounce individually wrapped packages and Strassburger fresh Australian ground lamb for $9.64 for just under a pound. Prices are based on weight.
Ready-to-go family meals either fresh or frozen can be found for those busy nights, including ready-to-warm Wellsley Farms balsamic grilled chicken with orzo for $20.74 and Michael Angelo’s eggplant parmesan in the freezer section for $15.99 for two trays that feed five each.
A 2½ pound Harvestland rotisserie chicken for $6.99 can be picked up in-store ready to eat.
Grab-and-go deli meats are family-sized. But you can get meats and cheeses sliced to order in-store, or pre-order on the BJ’s website or app.
A few shopping tips
I went a little crazy shopping and spent way more than I intended, which is a good lesson to remember when shopping in a wholesale club such as BJ’s. These clubs can be great for savings, especially for large families. But with bulk buying, you also can spend a lot quickly. Best to make a shopping list ahead of time and stick to it.
Also, check expiration dates before buying to ensure you’ll be able to consume the goods before they spoil.
Additionally, shopping with family, friends or roommates is a great way to save at wholesale clubs by dividing the goods and splitting the cost.
BJ’s offers its own coupons and accepts most manufacturer coupons. I used the BJ’s app, which was super easy, and I clipped coupons on the app ahead of time, even if I wasn’t sure if I’d use them.
With express pay, simply scan the items in your cart, either as you go or all at once. If you’ve already clipped your coupons in the app, the discount will show up automatically. The app also will alert you if discounts are available as you shop.
I saved $13.50 in BJ’s coupons and discounts. Show the barcode on the app after payment on your way out with express pay.
While shopping, I got a pleasant surprise when Tally the robot, which checks shelf inventory, came by.
When I first arrived at BJ’s, I got gas. The price that day was $2.51 for regular unleaded with a membership card and $2.36 a gallon for regular unleaded for members with BJ’s premium credit card. A free air pump is on site.
There’s plenty of parking with handicapped spaces along the breezeway and close parking on the right of the club when facing it. The store offers huge shopping carts and motorized carts for those who need them.
Don’t forget to bring bags or boxes for your purchases.
Also, you can shop at BJ’s without a membership with a one-day pass from the customer service desk or online. But you’ll pay a 20% surcharge on most in-club purchases. You can also come in without a pass and look around.
Hours for the club, gas pumps and other services
Warner Robins club hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. The number is 478-217-5104
BJ’s gas hours are 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Optical service hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. The optical service number is 470-402-2249.
Tire service hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The tire service number is 844-700-8473.
So what do you think about the new BJ’s in Warner Robins? Let me know in the comments or email me at bpurser@macon.com
This story was originally published October 3, 2025 at 6:00 AM.