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January 2024 by Judy Eisenhauer
I was able to find smoked turkey leg which I use to make Hoppin' John. Also I found two other items which I have not been able to find in other stores: farmer's cheese and the Danish peppermint candies in the Jelly Belly bulk section. Thank you, Gelson's!
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December 2023 by Gerardo Barrios
They hava a great variety of produce, organic veggies and fruits. Wonderful and delicious cheese section where you can find cheese from arround the world and locals. Their alad bar is my favorite.
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November 2023 by Jan Allyson
I have had to be vigilant to check dates at gelsons. All13 bottles if this lemonade expired 10/18 today is 10/20.
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November 2023 by Leilani Lua Hale
Wonderfully surprised!! Ordered an individual for only $11.00, was delivered fresh and hot! Broccolinni, goat cheese, red onion, and sweet cherry tomatoes on thin crust & wood fired!!! 8-9 pieces, enough for 2 people or leftovers! Highly recommend from so many choices!! A!!!
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October 2023 by stacey hamer
The sushi bar is absolutely the best grocery store sushi you can buy. Even better than some sushi bars I've eaten at. Arief is a wonderful sushi creator! ?
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October 2023 by C D.
Fabulous fresh produce and the bakery is to die for.. I always window shop the treats! Lots of good choices of hard to find boxed cereals
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September 2023 by Michael Young
Personnel within many departments within the many departments which I shop lend to a consistent dependable positive experience. I have patronized Gelson’s now for years and my opinion “The best Food Store in Santa Barbara.
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September 2023 by Perry Tancredi
Gelsons is probably the friendliest grocery stores in Snata Barbara. Everyone there seems genuinely willing to make sure you have what you need and are always willing to help. It’s always a pleasant experience.
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August 2023 by Catherine S.
While it is clean, modern, well-stocked grocery store, customer service has a ways to go. There are never enough cashiers (think one or two), the self-checkout has limited hours and the employee stationed at the front, supposedly to help customers, is usually of no help whatsoever. If you ask where an item can be found they wave so vaguely they are of no actual help. This is not an inexpensive grocery store, but it is not the prices that keep me away, it is the disappointing shopping experience I have had just about every time I have decided "to give it another chance".
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August 2023 by Patricia V
Everything. How clean the store is, how fresh the produce is, how pleasant and friendly the staff are, how awesome the fresh deli foods are, how helpful the floor managers are…really everything.Gelson’s Santa Barbara and its staff really do provide a 5-star shopping experience; it is above and beyond national chain store shopping.
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June 2023 by Budd LaRue
The nicest staff around! Beautiful food and flowers too!
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June 2023 by Justin L.
A dismal poke bar experience on my most recent visit (5 PM on a weekday after work). I'm guessing they just don't get enough foot traffic here to replenish ingredients throughout the day unfortunately. The selection was limited and the counter was super messy. The white rice was charred and inedible, so I got the brown rice. It was dry, but chewable. The added sauces helped somewhat. Hawaiian-style ahi tuna was not salty enough but was fine. Imitation crab, avocado, and shrimp tasted like all were sitting out for a couple of hours. Either come during lunch or visit the poke bar at Bristol Farms instead. The sushi and prepared foods sections were in better shape, with plenty available to choose from. I picked up a miso salmon with mixed vegetables and pickled dressing. The fish was a little light on the marinade, but decently flakey. Shredded cabbage and green beans were bland. On the upside, the parking is easy and the baked goods at Renaud's Patisserie and Cafe are excellent. The floral department is also very nice. Not really the place I go for grocery shopping. Everything else I've purchased here (produce, dairy, dry goods, meat, frozen treats) was just about the same as Whole Foods quality-wise. The only difference was the higher price tag.
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May 2023 by Angela Granziera
Saturday before Easter midday shopping for last minute items. No carts or trolleys. Looking for butter lettuce and the fabulous man working there went and found me one cart! FUN!!!Thank you so much. Then line ups huge and another fabulous man opens up the line and asks me to come to his cash area. Honestly - it was the highlight of my day. Thanks for having great employees!!
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May 2023 by KAREN POWERS
How busy the deli is. It is always abuzz. I think that means it offers good products and a great selection. I really appreciate that you now offer pre-packaged items so people do not have to wait a long time just to get a tub of potato salad. Good choice.
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April 2023 by Heather Campbell
It is a pleasure to shop at Gelson’s! They carry high quality items at affordable prices. The sales people are helpful and the store is well organized and spacious. It is my favorite “go to” place!
