2/5: I bought some pre-pack sushi. Unfortunately, the rice was overcooked and mushy. I assume this…read morewas a problem for this particular day. I'll probably try it again, because the quality of the fish was very high. They also have ready-to-go hot food, plus a sandwich menu.

Friendly Clean…read moreOrganic Very good apothecary shop and the young lady helping me was tremendous!!!

I love this grocery store! There are so many fresh and local produce options. The avocados were…read moreperfect and affordable. There's a wine section in the back that I haven't checked out yet, but will before our holiday comes to an end.

Aptos Foods is such a great local market! I only wish we lived closer so we could shop there more…read moreregularly. They share the same parking lot as our favorite bakery in Aptos (Companion Bakeshop) so it's always nice to pop in after our bakery runs! They may be small(ish) in size compared to your typical supermarket, but they more than make up for it with their incredibly thoughtful selection of goods. Plus it's super organized and clean, which makes shopping here such a treat! From health food products to pantry staples, and from organic produce from local farms to wine and even greeting cards/gifts by local artists, Aptos Foods can easily be a one-stop shop for everyone! They even have natural and organic skincare brands like Mad Hippie and those machines that grind fresh peanut butter and almost butter (love those!). To top it all off, the staff here is welcoming, friendly and ready to help if you need it!

Santiago helped me with a balloon arrangement. He was awesome, very helpful and pointed out the…read morediscount with buying a dozen balloons

Not sure how this place is even considered a Safeway. As many people know it needs help with almost…read moreeverything from parking to stocking items to overall customer service.

The poke bar is great. I tried all the poke, and it's super high quality and very addictive…read more $20/pound. They have a rice cooker that supplies perfectly fluffy rice. Then you add poke of your choice. They have seaweed salad / toppings / sauce. The brown rice is also good.

The Chipotle Chicken & Bacon Sandwich from New Leaf Community Markets is hands down a 10/10 and my…read moreabsolute go to order. The chipotle sauce has the perfect smoky kick, the chicken is juicy, and the bacon actually shows up and does its job. Everything is balanced perfectly on a solid French roll that doesn't fall apart halfway through. It's consistently good, filling, and worth every penny. If you don't know what to order, this is the one. No hesitation, no regrets just a really good sandwich every time. I've been to all new leafs ‍ also the staff is friendly good atmosphere love it !!!

A real Italian deli in Boca! authentic all the way, and so many delicious dishes to choose from…read moreI will be back and try many different items on the menu Expertly done and a true treasure

Wow I hate that I have to write a review on this business I have been going here for years but the…read morelast 3 times I have ordered a hamburger from the restaurant they have not been worth the 10.99 they charge this time the buns were stale and the burger was definitely smaller than before,and the lettuce was more of chunks from the stock . As money gets tighter the quality of food gets cheaper

Along with the ocean breeze, perfect weather, and super surfers, Capitola-by-the Sea also offers…read morethe always popular Trader Joes! In an area of very expensive everything... TJs is a welcome sight. The Santa Cruz area is saturated with grocery choices. From quality, high-end (New Leaf, Delux Market, Shoppers Corner) to the usual suspects (Safeway, Nob Hill). Prices are steep. Away from home, I always hit up TJs for the basics. Breakfast items, fruits, cheeses, snacks, and alcohol. The joy of familiarity is wonderful. And this TJs location is a standout. Super clean, organized and the untraditional store layout which gives a spacious feel so rare in 99.9 percent of TJ stores. The amount of shoppers must be immense... locals and the never ending migration of tourists. Yet the store maintains a fully-stocked inventory and helpful employees. Yes!!! So other than a Piña Colada by the pool, having such an awesome Trader Joe's down the street and around the corner on vacay is priceless! Cheers!

A few weeks ago, I brought to the cash register at the Capitola store my shopping cart including 2…read morebottles of Lambrusco wine. A senior woman cashier asked me for my ID card. I told her I was and looked 88 years old, and that I never was asked for my ID card at any Trader Joe's stores before. She insisted, claiming "It was the law!" I refused, mainly for privacy. The manager was called and he agreed with the cashier. So I left leaving my full shopping cart at the register. I got my wine at the Santa Cruz store without my ID. Keep in mind that ours is one of the states that does NOT want to see your ID card to vote.

This store kinda reminds me of nuggets with beautiful display of different foods. They had a lot…read moreof choices as far as the salad bar, sushi, and some deli options. I got the california sushi roll. It was tasty but a bit dry. I probably won't order their sushi again unless I see them make it fresh. The produce were pretty good and I was amazed by their parmesan reggiano display. Customer service was great. Our cashier was friendly and professional. Parking lot was a little busy but didn't have a problem looking for a spot. IT's a shared parking with other businesses.

The overall store is fine! Good options for organic whole foods and I enjoy their hot food bar…read more My low rating is directly for their meat department. Every single time I have to get meat from them, they are so rude. No customer service and not welcoming at all. I always feel like I am bothering them when I have to get meat. I'm not alone in this feeling as my friend also experiences the same (lack of) service from them. It's a shame because everyone else seems great!!

I was not as impressed as I thought I would be. We went first thing in the morning so they were…read morestill doing some stocking and some aisles were almost inaccessible. We were having trouble finding what needed and it happened to be in one of those aisles. There was a very kind person working who noticed us and stopped to come help. He was amazing! He was willing to stay with us until we found everything we needed. He didn't seemed rushed and he was happy to help. The store also offers an Amazon returns kiosk. The cashier that checked us out was friendly and helpful. Overall the best thing about the store is the people working there. They made the difference in the experience!

Butcher Counter at 41st Location is a Problem: The rest of…read morethis Whole Foods is genuinely great, and the staff throughout the store are friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, the butcher counter is a serious weak spot -- both in quality and service. On the craft side, the butchering is sloppy. The NY strip steaks are being cut from the nerve end of the loin, which any skilled butcher knows should be repurposed rather than sold as premium full strips. The pork chops have the same problem -- end cuts with that ragged, uneven "cap" where the muscle narrows are being sold right alongside uniform center-cut chops, at the same price, with no distinction made. These aren't nitpicky complaints; they're basic standards that a full-service butcher counter should meet. With one notable exception (there's one guy there who's actually great - tall, Caucasian, ~30 YOM), the service ranges from indifferent to actively rude. Expect to be ignored before anyone acknowledges you. If you order half a pound of ground beef, they'll grab two-thirds of a pound and start wrapping without asking, then get an attitude if you point it out. Ask for two pork chops and you might get one that's half the size of the other. Request specific pieces from the case and you'll be treated like you're being difficult. The biggest issue for me: they wrap chicken directly in butcher paper without a plastic bag first. I learned this the hard way when chicken juice leaked all over my refrigerator overnight. That's not just sloppy -- it's a food safety problem. I want to support this store, and I genuinely enjoy shopping there. But the butcher counter's combination of poor technique and poor service means I won't shop here if I need to buy meat. It's a real shame.

I recently left a pretty scathing review of Capitola Produce Market near Gayles Bakery because the…read moreexperience there was genuinely disappointing. But right afterward we came to Sunnyside Produce and the difference was night and day. That contrast made me realize how important it is to give credit where it's due, especially after calling out bad service somewhere else. Sunnyside absolutely deserves praise. From the moment we walked in we were met with kind helpful people who were actually attentive and happy to assist. There was no attitude or indifference, just friendly efficient service. The team here clearly cares about what they do and about the customers walking through the door. The produce is fresh vibrant and well-organized, with a great mix of organic and local options that are thoughtfully stocked. Everything looked clean and cared for from the shelves to the displays, and it made shopping here feel relaxed and enjoyable. The prices are solid too, better than most other local places when you factor in the quality. It does not feel overpriced, and you actually leave with the sense that you got value for your money. What stood out the most to me is the atmosphere. This place has a soul. You are not just shopping, you are being welcomed. That is rare. After our visit I felt like this review needed to be written not just to balance out a negative one, but because Sunnyside Produce genuinely deserves recognition for doing things right. If you are looking for a place with real service, real food, and real people, this is it.

Excellent produce market in Soquel .They have a very nice assortment of fruits and veggies.Plus an…read moreassortment of other items like dip chips ect.The employees here a very helpful.They have a nice parking lot

Best breakfast burrito in Santa Cruz. They just do it right. Service is always a 10 and the…read moreambiance just feels like a hometown corner store. Grateful for this place

Omg!!!! Fish tacos hit the spot. Granted we were starving but every bite was a delight. Paired…read morewith some fresh chips and habenero salsa from the market and was delicious!