Albertsons

Horrible customer service. Meat smelled bad. Unfriendly atmosphere. I'll never shop there again!!…read more JORRY IS RUDE.

Lived here for my entire life and have nothing but great things to say about this place but for the…read morefirst time, I've had a rather unpleasant experience. I understand not being in the mood in the morning, especially when you have to wake up early and work hard. But when a customer is waiting for you to stock up (especially when you take up the entirety of the shelving area), you ask them if they need something and they say they were waiting for you to finish and don't want to get in the way, I don't think they should be met with hostility and muttering under the breath with things that probably don't need to be repeated here. Hopefully this is the first and last time I experience a negative here.

There's a good selection of produce.

Fox cake & cupcakes

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Carp Kitchen & Grocery

4.6(98 reviews)

0.5 mi

Make sure to stop in here to pick up some delicious and healthy bites on your way to the beach. The…read moreGodmother is my favorite sandwich to bring along. Delicious salads and other creative choices. Wonderful staff. Charming location. Enjoy.

Amazing! Fresh…read more Healthy. Lots of vegetarian options. Large servings. Rear patio seating is beautiful and relaxing. Owner Debra was adorable. Super kind and friendly. So helpful and visited with us. Definitely worth the bike ride from Ventura!! We will be back.

Just out of the smoker... pastrami perfection

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Kims Market

3.5(26 reviews)

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This place is great. Good customer service. My mom and I had the chile rellno burrito yesterday and…read moretomorrow I'll get us a breakfast burrito. I'll be back.

Stopped in for flowers. Every bouquet had dead flowers in themI mentioned to cashier he didn't…read morecare.. Still charged me 10.00 Mexican food in back of store over Priced

Good price.. for a numbered whiskey. Can't get that at 7-11

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Pacific Health Foods

4.6(141 reviews)

0.5 mi

After we had just got done at the beach, we were craving a cold and refreshing treat. I looked up…read moresmoothie spots and decided to go with Pacific Health Foods. This is a health grocery store, which carries a variety of supplements, snacks, beverages and other food items. When you walk inside, it has the "healthy" smell to it, if you know what I mean. At the very back of the store is where they have a walk-up counter where drinks are made to order. The menu is displayed above and there were so many options to choose from (and ingredients were listed, so you knew what was in it). Almost everything had a little healthy twist to it, so it was like ordering a guilt-free sweet treat! When they make your drink you take your receipt up to the register to pay. And while they were making our drinks it also gave us time to browse around the store. Definitely great if you need some snacks for the road! I left with the Piña Colada smoothie and it was simple, but delicious! The perfect beverage to help me cool down. It's a great store! Highly recommend!

A high quality grocery store especially if you have dietary restrictions. Great prepared foods as…read morewell. And I love that they have a small açaí bowl option and baked goods.

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Mango Tango ($7.99)

Farm Cart Organics

4.5(15 reviews)

0.3 mi

Farm Cart Organics has a farm stand. It's in the plaza right next to the Carpinteria Library and…read moreFriends of the Library book shop. Open Tuesday- Wednesday 11am-5pm and on Saturday 10am-5pm. The farm stand was loaded with fresh, vibrant fruits, vegetables, and flowers. They even had artwork and olive oil for purchase. Everything was displayed in a magazine cover worthy style. But there was no prices noted which I found odd. I'm not wired to purchase items without knowing the price. I need to know before I loosen the purse strings.

A great gem in Carpinteria that allows you to get the best local produce. Unique products too…read more Don't skip out on the mushrooms! Prices reflect the quality so check in before you get some sticker shock.

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Weekly produce box with add ons!

Carpinteria Wine Company

4.9(12 reviews)

1.4 mi

Fantastic wine shop featuring a wide variety of wines at reasonable prices. The owner has an…read moreencyclopedic knowledge of the wines she carries and can make some good recommendations. Don't let the ambiance fool you, this is a serious shop. Parking is in the back.

Great customer service and well stocked with great wines in every…read moreprice range - a Carpinteria hidden treasure.

Who knew?

I'll have one of each

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¡Salud!

CVS Pharmacy

2.4(34 reviews)

0.1 mi

A woman named Emily she's nice and all . But I don't think she's mentally there , she talks to much…read more. To be working in the pharmacy they have to be mentally there. She wears such a strong perfume , that gave me a headache!

This is THE WORST Pharmacy on earth. The people working there are a bunch of aholes, and I'm being…read morenice. They waste so much of people's time. I went there twice to pick up my medicine, and the Dr confirmed the prescription. Went there again today, and was told y was sent to a different CVS, and it will take 30 mins. I asked if they can do it earlier than 30 mins and was told NO! So I drove to Ventura and they confirmed that the prescription was sent to Carpinteria. The E. Thompson Blvd pharmacist was so sweet and just filled it within 3 mins. What a difference! The losers at Carpinteria should just go home and not waste people's time. FU CVS Carp!

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Jersey Mike's Subs

2.8(36 reviews)

0.1 mi

Had a great experience at Jersey Mike's today. The service was friendly, fast, and my sandwich came…read moreout perfect. A special shout-out to the lady with the blue hair who made my sandwich. She was awesome - friendly, professional, and clearly took pride in making it right. Great customer service like that really stands out and makes you want to come back. Excellent food and even better service. Keep up the great work!

The food is always fresh and delicious. The Italian is my go to and my husband loved the big…read morekahuna.

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A W.

8 months ago

I am a regular customer at the Albertsons located at 1018 Casitas Pass Rd in Carpinteria, as it's one of the few convenient grocery options in the area without needing to drive to Montecito or farther. While I appreciate having a local store, I feel compelled to share ongoing concerns about the customer service experience, particularly at the front end. Several staff members consistently deliver service that falls well short of basic professional standards. For example, one employee (Rosie) frequently comes across as abrupt, unfriendly, and unwelcoming--rarely smiling and often responding in a curt or aggressive manner. This sets a negative tone right from the entrance or checkout. At the self-checkout area, another associate (Paul) often appears disengaged or distracted. When customers need assistance--such as for bags--he frequently provides no response, leaving shoppers to help themselves. Yet, when a customer does take a 10-cent bag independently, he questions it in a way that implies suspicion of theft. As someone who always pays for bags and has never taken one without paying, I find these repeated accusations frustrating and insulting. This pattern extends beyond these individuals: I've been stopped or chased down multiple times to verify my receipt, despite being a paying, honest customer. These experiences create an atmosphere of distrust rather than appreciation for loyal shoppers. Overall, the front-end operations at this location feel poorly managed and contribute to one of the most consistently negative grocery shopping experiences in Santa Barbara County. For visitors passing through on weekends, I would recommend avoiding this store. For locals who have no other nearby choice, the service issues make routine shopping stressful rather than convenient. I urge the management to prioritize customer satisfaction by reinforcing basic customer service principles--such as friendliness, attentiveness, and assuming good faith from patrons--especially in self-checkout. Training or reevaluation of certain staff members could make a significant difference. I truly hope these concerns are taken seriously and addressed, as I'd prefer to continue shopping locally without these ongoing frustrations. Thank you for your attention. read more

Jay A.

11 years ago

You sick sick sad little man who ran from us because you didn't know what a gramcracker is I dislike you you are almosty single handedly worse then carpinteria campground and my experience with rubbing alcohol. You have ruined the store with a giant selection of mayonnaise for me. After at least 15 people not knowing what gramcrackers were we had hoped that Albertsons would know what the honey goodness of a cracker of gram was, but last sadly they did not. This town gives me an anal rasg read more

Alex D.

17 days ago

Beware of the DUDE with pink hair, HE likes to threaten women and children (customers by the way) if they don't compliment HIS nail polish and abide by HIS delusions. I imagine the only reason HE hasn't been fired is because Albertsons is afraid HE will sue. This is not a family friendly grocery store. Seriously, keep your kids away from that pink haired MAN! read more

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