“Good Italian food to buy like pasta, noodles, vegetables. Frozen entrees available like lasagna,ravioli, sauces.lots of candies and baked treats. Many other items to. A must stop to check it out.”
“What is not to like about trader Joe's?? Through the summer they're going to have some root beer float candy. You'll have to stop by and pick some up and even has the fizzy Pop things in it.”
“Road trip. Burger was needed.
Very friendly staff.
Only complaint was meat was undercooked on all our burgers.
Would try again with clarity on cooking desires.”
“We’ve had a great experience shopping at the Military Commissary.
It is a great place to shop if you have access. There is a good selection of items, and the prices on meat products are especially good.
The store has been clean and organized during our visits.
There is also a sushi stand inside, which is a nice additional option.
There is plenty of parking available, although it can get crowded at times.
Keep in mind that IDs are checked at the entrance.”
7:30AM - 8:30PM
350 Pacific St, Monterey
Grocery Stores
“Been coming here for years for the deli, wine and our Japanese snacks. You want to count pennies - then go to a dollar store. You want to support a small business with a great deli and food, then come here.”
“This is what an old time, owner run grocery used to be like and should be like. Owner who cares about customers.
In addition to all the staples, the store stocks a huge variety of gourmet and imported 'finds'. Think local flavored butters, imported Italian pasta, local organic tofu, imported anchovies, and local baked fresh sourdough breads. And fantastic chocolate options
And the best part is the prepared food section. Food really prepared as if at home. Sarah prepared a different specialty each day, options like shepherds pie, chicken pot pie, Parmesan encrusted chicken and stuffed peppers. And a daily selection of BBQ ribs with different sauces. All at great prices. Eat fresh and save.
The BEST deal in Pacific Grove.”
10AM - 7PM
484 Lighthouse Ave #100, Monterey
Grocery Stores
“I absolutely adore this place. My husband and I stopped in and felt so welcomed. They have a huge range of foods and snacks that you’ll love! And honestly the pricing is affordable so you don’t have to decide which snack to try because you can get both! And finally a place me and husband can speak russian and not be starred at the whole time. Definitely will shop again and again! Спасибо!!!”
“Love shopping at grocery outlet. Everyone is friendly, helpful and always smiling. The prices are great and I like that they have new items to try. It's a neighborhood store, like the old days.”
“Grocery Outlet is my go-to spot when I just need to grab a few basics without spending a fortune. Seriously, the prices here are hard to beat. I always walk out feeling like I actually got more than my money's worth, which honestly doesn't happen that often at other stores.
The place is easy to navigate, nothing fancy, just grab your stuff and go. Produce, canned goods, your typical everyday staples. The staff are pretty chill and will point you in the right direction if you're hunting for something specific.
Now, if you're on the hunt for, like, imported truffle oil or some hard-to-find international ingredient, you're probably gonna have better luck somewhere else. This isn't that kind of store, and that's totally fine. It knows what it is.
For regular weekly shopping though? It gets the job done. I've never left empty handed and my wallet stays pretty happy. If you just need solid everyday groceries without the headache of a massive crowded supermarket, give it a shot.”
“Burritos are yummy and worth the price. Occasionally, one of the newer guys makes a small burrito but it’s very consistent otherwise. They’re light on the beans by default, so consider asking for extra beans. (Make sure any non-perishables you buy aren’t expired).”
“The nicest staff and an amazing selection of asian groceries. There is a wide variety of snacks, sauces, hot pot meats, and more. The store is quite small but feels very homey. Apple pay is accepted! Please consider supporting this small business! It's a hidden gem that is worth the visit :)”
“Jerome provided exceptional catering for our wedding weekend at Stonepine Estate! While it took a bit to connect initially, once we reached him by phone, Jerome was absolutely lovely to work with. He offered delicious food options at very reasonable pricing - $30 per person for our group of 40.
The variety was perfect for our two-day celebration: salmon, salad, and chicken on Friday, followed by fruit and cookies. Saturday's lunch featured mini turkey avocado wraps, chicken salad wraps, vegetarian tea sandwiches, fresh salads, and absolutely unreal macarons that our guests are still talking about!
Jerome's attention to detail and quality made our wedding weekend lunches memorable. Highly recommend for any Carmel Valley event!”
“Kim's Market is under new ownership. The new owners have really made some incredible improvements. The market has more items and some delicious prepared banchan Korean side dishes. The owners are so nice and have even made some great recommendations. The oxtail soup they prepare is absolutely delicious. I also like their kimchi that is almost as good as Hong's Market. This little market is terrific and I highly recommend to anyone looking for Korean or Japanese food items.”
“First had their gimbap in 2016 when I stayed in California 10 years ago. I left in 2018 and I still miss the gimbap. Still the best I ever had! Read the reviews and am surprised it still cost $2 per roll~ ❤️”
11:30AM - 8:30PM
11394 Merritt St, Castroville
Grocery Stores
“They have the best subs in my life, i live almost 10 miles away from them but I at least go 2 maybe 3 times a month just to get some. They are very welcoming and if you go often the owner starts to recognize you even if you go once a month”
8:30AM - 9:30PM
1276 Fremont Blvd, Seaside
Grocery Stores
“Very good service, I love all the products from El Salvador that they have and I was surprised to find fresh nances, charamuscas and some delicious freshly made Salvadoran quesadillas”
“Very good food, excellent service, good prices, large helpings, ok parking. Ordered the Gyros plate ?️ and it's enough for 3 meals each ? highly recommended ?”
“We stopped in for a sandwich after hiking all morning. Delightful place- old school list where you check off everything you want and take a number and wait for them to make your meal. I was blown away but the size of the sandwich and they got everything perfect! My wife and I split the sandwich that we could barely finish. On our way out we noticed a lady making burritos with a long line of local landscapers- always a clue on where to get the good stuff.”
“I stopped in to pick up a sandwich for my lunch for the next day. The place has been remodeled and it looks great! The staff was so friendly. The gentleman who made my sandwich was a delight...turned out he was the owner! Sandwich is great by the way! Totally recommend this place.”
“If you ever have the time on Sunday from 10am till 2pm. I would highly recommend coming to the Farmers Market in Marina, it's small but worth it! Wonderful people, great products; fresh vegetables, baked goods, delicious snacks like kettle corn and cheesecakes to jewelry and more! Come check it out!”
“Went the weekend before Thanksgiving. Needed to tri tip. Unfortunately, it was BOGO. Staff saved me 2 as I drove over. Prices were very good for food. Employees were friendly and asked if they could help. Fresh food looked good quality, as did the meats. Everything we bought was great. Wish I had gone back here for groceries instead of the very spendy Safeway- and yes, I did use my card at Safeway. Lucky was a gem.”
“Their tri tip sandwiches are THE BEST. We love our delis in Monterey & each has their own “flavor.” This one is our go to for a toasted roll with everything tri-tip. This sandwich will FILL UP 2 ppl.
But you probably won’t want to share lol”
“The selection is kinda whack. Nice that it's open until 2 am and great 50%off foods that change daily. Also good clearance section near the pharmacy and back of the fruit section. Easily accessed bathrooms and an okay deli.. employees are nice but often tired .. lines are a little long during peak hours. The only store open past 10 pm this far into the valley and beyond. Would recommend but not if you ACTUALLY needed to find something specific. Odds are, this Safeway WONT have what you're looking for.”
“The destination for the very best produce around. Since the pandemic I have used Russo's to source my produce and am never disappointed. I am pretty finicky about choosing my own fresh food and can say that this place delivers the most exceptional goods at the best prices-beautiful fresh herbs bouquets, gorgeous lettuce heads and local artisanal goods are available and it is so very easy to use their website-they also deliver in a pinch. Do not hesitate to trust Russo's implicitly for amazing produce and local producers of fine foods.”
“To the man who has made at least 10 sandwiches for me now, how much weed would it take for you to finally smile? You act like Carl Fredricksen when you have wonderful customers like me who love your sandwiches but you are so intense I couldn't even ask for no mustard. Please smoke some weed and smile. I will bring you some great smokeless products if smoking isn't your thing. Please choose happiness. A grateful customer.”
“I love this place. I shop here weekly for my parrot's fruits & veggies. It's also a great place to pick up produce for canning. The fruit is generally ripped at purchase so it will need to be used quickly but this is perfect when canning. The employees are always very friendly.”
“Every time you walk in your greeted with a smile and hello. And Roberto at the deli is a Badass. Today I had his tacos they were ground beef and they were off the hook. And also my turkey sandwich was awesome. If you're in the village for lunch definitely go see Berto at the deli counter. Tell him the Wolfman sent you. His soups is definitely a high quality soup today #ChickenTortilla ”
“The Taqueria in back is awesome. My favorite are the Tacos Al Pastor. But their quesabirra/crisp tacos are "off the chain!" Authentic food, fresh ingredients - always quality. You want good local Guadalajara street food? This is the place in Seaside.”
8AM - 10:30PM
1800 Noche Buena St, Seaside
Grocery Stores
“New owners. Frank is fair & has almost everything you want or need. Just ask him if he can get it, he'll let you know. Just support him and I'm sure he'll reciprocate.”
“You have specials every week, a large parking lot and I like that they close late, most of the stores at 9 are already closed and I only wish they had more things from Mexico, like yogurt and more Mexican-style meats.”