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    3.5 (50 reviews)
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    Nice, clean store
    Art K.

    Aldi is a market where you can find great prices on food, drink and miscellaneous home items. The store here in Encinitas is always, bright, clean and inviting. What I mainly go to Aldi is for the ice cream. Their store brand is Belmont and the cost as of April 12, 2022 is $1.97 for 1.5 quarts. Remember the Fudgesicle bar you used to eat when you were growing up? Well...I swear, the Chocolate ice cream they sell tastes exactly like that Fudgesicle I remember. It brings back a lot of good memories. The only down side is there are times when I've gone to Aldi and their Chocolate ice cream is completely out of stock. Not to worry though, they have other great flavors and Strawberry comes in second. Spring is here, but Summer will be upon us in no time, so keep Aldi in mind when you're on the lookout for something to cool your taste buds.

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    Lotta S.

    Bring a quarter for the shopping cart. No quarter no shopping cart. Bring your own bags to pack your own groceries. The cashier puts everything back in the shopping cart once it's paid for. So to clarify-you put groceries in shopping cart, unload to pay for them, cashiers put them back into cart, you've to bag them (at the bagging zone). Return cart to cart station to get ur quarter back. Prices are not that low- T.J . beat dairy prices, Sprouts beat fresh produce prices. I'm NOT going back, that's for sure.

    Diane C.

    They just opened this market today. I needed couple of items and stopped by. There were plenty of open spots in the parking lot. Perhaps because folks don't know that it's open yet. You have to deposit a quarter into the cart to release it. Then you get your quarter back when you return it, by clicking it to the other cart in place. This was weird. I understand that it cuts the cost of paying someone to collect the carts. Unfortunately this is not convenient for folks with children and for those with disabilities. That immediately removes one star for me. When I got in, I didn't see any shopping baskets. This was another thing that I didn't like. But considering that today is day one, I'll let it stay at 4 stars. As far as the produce section. It was well organized and easy to find what you're looking for. There were all the staples you find in a grocery store. Dairy, eggs, meats, desserts, vino, carbonated drinks, etc. The young lady that was my cashier, Cassandra was very welcoming and helpful. She gave me coupons to use for my next shopping trip to Aldi. Looking forward to coming back when I need more stuff for the home and trying some of the brands that are new to me.

    Small banana's from Aldi that don't last long
    Steve C.

    Aldi Encinitas, CA is good for certain items, but it seems obvious the store buys certain items from vendors late in the buying cycle. If you blow through an item then this is not an issue, but if you like to shop once per week you should limit the quantity of items like bananas as they go bad about twice as fast as nearby markets ( They also typically are about half the size). Also don't suggest to buy milk there unless you have a big family and you consume it quickly as it also goes bad about twice as fast milk at nearby stores. Considering these negatives if you you consume the food you buy at Aldi in a short number of days the pricing can save you a bunch of money. And Aldi certainly puts competitive pressure on other nearby supermarkets which everyone benefits from.

    The produce section of the new ALDI in Encinitas
    DJ S.

    My first experience here included me offering to take a shopping cart back up to the store for someone in the parking lot. The guy responded, "Only if you give me a quarter." I couldn't understand why he was asking me for a quarter when I thought I was doing him a favor by taking the cart off his hands. And then... I found out why. It costs $0.25 to use a cart here... and all the carts not in use are locked up (see picture). I thought that was crazy, but (to their point) they never have to pay an employee to gather carts from the parking lot since everyone has an investment in it. Next, I walk into the store. It's clean and bright, and the fresh produce area is right there at the entrance. The produce section is SMALL. And the organic produce section has only 5 organic veggies/fruit to offer. REALLY? With only 5 organic things, why bother? At this point, considering that my household primarily eats organic foods, and I like to have lots of fresh fruits & veggies, I'm pretty bummed. Just past the produce is the bread area. Not a single gluten-free bread product in sight. Now I'm so discouraged that I'm wondering why I came here. The good news is that things got better. ALDI offers a good selection of organic products that are packaged (boxed, canned & frozen). They offer both dairy & meat that is without growth hormones / steroids. They have pasta which is made without wheat. Of course, most of the non-wheat pasta is made with soybeans, and too much soy can affect a person's hormonal balance, so I'm not sure how to react to those pastas. I did find some organic popsicles that were made with chunks of whole fruit, which is a welcome sight in my household during the summer. And the prices of all this were pretty good. The register/checkout area was strange... even if you bring your own bag, the cashier puts everything into a cart which you then have to take out and bag for yourself. It causes a bit of a clusterfck in the exit area, but again, the store is saving money by not paying employees to bag things... and the hope is that the saved money boils down to lower prices for the customers. The long & the short of my experience... only come here if you want packaged products at a reasonable price, & don't expect any kind of stellar customer service since it's a bare-bones operation. If your expectations aren't set any higher, you'll be satisfied.

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    Quality groceries. Great prices helpful and friendly staff. Love their produce and meats

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    OMG! These are still the best strawberries in North County SD. I've been buying them for over 30…read moreyears and they never disappoint. Price is right! You can sit in your car while eating right out of you just purchased basket and watch the employees pick more. It' was funny watching the 3 pick berries on opening day. The gentleman would pick a few then eat the perfect one he'd just pick. again and again. I think he loves his job. The stand employees are the best. Always happy to see you and greet everyone with a smile and thank you for supporting us. It's a small field so get them early. I must add I do buy at Carlsbad when this place is not open. Second best even though a little higher priced.

    Red. Aroma was sweet and full of promise. A bite into the firm ripe flesh. Juicy. Delicious…read morestrawberry flavor. My favorite strawberry in town. This is one of my favorite times of the year. Strawberries are in season. Bright red berries full of sweet flavor. These strawberries are sun ripened and picked from the field right behind the stand. They don't get fresher. I alternate between getting a 3 pack of #1's which are the big ones and the small ones. The small ones are a little bit sweeter. I noticed Williamson Produce was selling strawberries at Costco but like other supermarket strawberries they didn't have much flavor as I suspect they are picked before they are ripe. There is a strawberry flag and an open sign so you know when the stand is open. I usually call before coming by. Open 8-4pm most days till strawberry season is over in June. They built a fancy new stand this year. While the old stand looked like a farmer built it the new stand looks like a housing contractor did it as the roof looks like one you would see on a house. Attic fan keeping the stand cool is a nice touch. The new stand is also closer to the strawberry field.

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    Our friends told us about this farm and we were honestly blown away. We were visiting North County…read moreand kept saying the whole time how much we wish we had a place exactly like this closer to us! The farm stand is absolutely adorable. I love the concept of making fresh food accessible to everyone and anyone. It's such a great mission. The highlight for us was the nature play area; my little one could have stayed there for hours. They've done a fantastic job creating an outdoor experience that's genuinely fun and engaging for kids of all ages. I also loved the "lead experiences" they host every hour. We joined the chicken feeding, which was a huge hit thanks to Daniel! We felt very safe throughout our visit, and the security team was incredibly helpful and a special thanks to Stephanie for that. We're already looking forward to our next trip back!

    I cannot say enough good things about coastal roots farm! Four years it has been a favorite spot of…read moremine to pick up fresh organic fruits and vegetables. The farm has on Thursdays and Sundays a pay what you can farm stand. This has been a tremendous help to the community, especially when Covid hit. When purchasing items it is private so other people cannot see if you need to use the opportunity to purchase items at a discounted price or at full price. There are also many educational opportunities on the farm. Camps for kids, after school programs and other events are available throughout the year. The farm recently opened a coffee cart as well. Swing by and get fresh coffee along with your fruits and vegetables. There are also chickens on the farm and fresh eggs are sold every Sunday. If you like to eat the rainbow, or try new vegetables, this might be the spot for you as well, depending on when you arrive at the farm, you can see the vegetables coming in just after they have been picked to be sold.

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    Harvest Market at Fox Point Farms is such a gem and quickly became one of my favorite weekend…read morespots. The vibe is relaxed, welcoming, and just feels good the second you walk in. The food is incredibly fresh and perfect if you're looking for healthy, on-the-go options that don't sacrifice flavor. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or hanging out for a bit, everything feels thoughtfully made and high quality. It's also one of those rare places that truly works for everyone -- families, friends catching up, casual dates, or even a solo stop. And the fact that it's dog-friendly is the cherry on top If you're looking for a laid-back spot with great food and a community feel, this is definitely worth checking out!

    The grocery store is definitely cute spanning various items for wine and a great charcuterie board…read morewith organic vegetables from the premise. There's also really cute to dog oriented, snack, snacks, and outfits. I'll have to check out their wine in more detail. I mean from the grocery store if you head back then you go straight into the farm grounds. There is a 12 or $15 charge for a farm tour but if you have kids, it's perfect cause you get to go see the farm animals, including the owner's horse and they have a cute little train ride. In the back is also a brewery of their craft brews. See them in pictures I've added. I definitely need to go back to check out the craft brewery. -No dogs allowed on the farm portion I went upstairs to have brunch, which is a new addition to the area. Staff was definitely attentive. I recommend making reservations for this so that you get the tables either outside overlooking the farm or the field. We did a walk-in for four people so we could only get a table on the inside. It's definitely a cool place to hang out temperature wise. Food was pretty quick to come out. Portion sizes are moderate to big that we had to take home some stuff. We did have an issue where the chicken was undercooked, but they were able to remedy that very quickly. Definitely get the beet hummus. I only wish they had more crudités accompany it. You can see it only came out in a small little dish. Probably would recommend either sizing down the hummus or going up on the vegetables to make it a little bit more complete. The chicken and pancake was definitely interesting and not what I expected. Pancake is carrot and lemon, but you can't really taste the lemon. It only had sparse carrot in it, but definitely still worth a taste. The chicken was definitely savory and more herby so it kind of overpowered the pancake a bit. Definitely chicken packed. Fries came out pretty soggy, which was a downside. The root vegetable has looked pretty good and it was definitely a sizable portion. The eggs and pasture was a little bit interesting in the sense that day. It was kind of a fried egg surrounded by a pasta sauce and then there's bread ciabatta slices on the plate. It's pretty good not overly salty or overly tart for the sauce. Definitely a good keto/Paleo option if you don't eat the bread. We also had their banana bread, which was really good - it wasn't able to take pictures of it since we demolished it pretty quickly. I highly recommend any bakery items. It's a very family friendly affair as we saw large families with numerous children coming in and you can have a place to let the dogs run in the small field front of the restaurant. I saw a lot of other families is bringing their dogs out onto the patio portion of the restaurant. Overall, the ambience is very family friendly and I would definitely come back here again for a chill morning brunch. Note that they close at 1 PM for brunch! Warning: that there's a limited parking so you need to get there early! They will have a traffic mediator once it's full

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