Great deals on almonds on the day before closing. Friendly staff and a nice parking lot. The elote almonds are delicious. The gift shop will be missed! read more

Blue Diamond - Specialty Food Near Me - Sacramento, California

The Blue Diamond Gift Store is closing at the end of April, so if you're looking to visit now is the time. When I visited in early April they had a selection of flavored snacking almonds, bulk Jordan almonds, bulk almonds, some olive oil, balsamic vinegars, gift items, and some drinks. The stock will highly depend on what they're working on selling and how much has already been purchased since they're closing on after April 24, 2026. The items are heavily discounted 40-50% off (when I visited) and if you're an almond fan it's a great time to stock up. The staff was friendly, though you can tell it's sad for everyone that this location is closing. There's parking right out front so it's easy to stop in, stock up, and show some final love to this Sacramento staple. read more

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Discovered the Blue Diamond retail store while I was listening to looking for out hotel. My family and I are big fans of Blue Diamond nuts as they offer numerous flavors and we purchase Blue Diamond nuts weekly from our local Target store. Visiting the retail store/gift shop where this all comes together was very cool. The exterior of the old, large, red-brick building is very nice. Once inside, the retail store is very modern looking and inviting. Every flavor, every product Blue Diamond offers is sold at this store. There are also other types of nicknacks sold here. The young female employee behind the counter was very friendly and helpful. Parking is avail out front and prices are below what you would pay for full retail at Target or Walmart. read more

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Blue diamond gift shop is such a gem and such a shame it will be closing in April 2026. This place is really a huge part of Sacramento's agricultural history! If you get a chance to stop by before it closes, please do! There is something for every body in this gift shop. read more

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I heard that they are closing the plant and store so I made a trip to check it out before they close. Luckily they do not except to close until around December 2025 according to the nice young lady working today. She was so helpful and offered me a taste of a blueberry flavor that was on special today. The blueberry flavor was delicious, crunchy and purple sugar covered almonds. The store was clean and well laid out. There was a large selection of flavors to choose from. I am happy I stopped by. Just remember they are closed on weekends. There is plenty of free parking in the lot too. read more

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This gift shop is great! I always come here when I need to get gifts for my overseas relatives. Lots of options and nicely maintained and options. Sad to see this place close in April this year! read more

Visited the retail store to experience it before it closes down. The store is surprisingly big for a company that is shuttering its processing plant, with lots of options and things to look at. It contains both almonds and related goods and things that are more California-centric, like plastic cutouts of the state and tea towels. The employees do not hover over you and they give you ample time to look at everything the store has to offer. Though it is an industrial building, the store feels very homey and comfortable. This is a great place with lots to offer for everyone and I'm sorry to see it go! Parking is a little confusing due to poor signage, but it's a minor issue. read more

The manufacturer does not stand behind the quality of their products and blames customers having dissatisfaction due to customer preference. This is a very poor customer service policy. No way will we repeat buying any of their products again. read more

It's always cool to visit something native to a place. Glad I got to visit the Blue Diamond Almond shop and try some delicious offerings! Everyone was super nice here - one person offered to help us take pictures and the person who rung our items up also offered us some samples. California at its best. read more

I was hoping the butters would be made by Blue Diamond. The pistachio was great a little sweet. Haven't tried the almond yet. Looking forward to it. read more

Super Surprised How Awesome This Store Is! It doesn't look like much from the outside but once you walk in... you're like WOW! Look at all this stuff! Not all of it is Blue Diamond Almonds. They have all kinds of gifts, condiments, etc.... from honey to jams to oils to spreads to dry mixes to serving dishes and cutting boards, etc. I love almonds and it's one of my favorite snacks. I'm particularly fond of the wasabi Blue Diamond almonds. They also have seasonal flavors too like Snickerdoodle and Peppermint Cocoa almonds! And I found that they do single serve almond flour brownies in a cup. I naturally had to buy one. I have not yet tried it, so I need to do that soon. We ended up buying all sorts of random things. Plus, mom needed a gift for a friend, so we had one of the many gift baskets shipped home. This may be our Go-To Gift Basket present for when we send presents to fiends/family. We normally do Harry and David but that gets old after a while. You can order online too! If we lived in the area, we'd be here at least once a month to stock up on goodies. Probably good that we don't. read more

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I have to say, I am an almond fanatic. Whenever I'm needing to fuel myself up with a quick snack to help curb the appetite, eating almonds has always been a clean and healthy way to get me through the day. And living in Sacramento, we are very fortunate to have a well-known local company in "Blue Diamond". Amazingly, this company has been in Sacramento for over a century (founded in 1910) and has been the leader almond distributor throughout North America. The headquarters is located in downtown Sacramento at 17th and C St's. Usually when I ride my bike alongside the nearby American River Bike Trail, I can smell the almonds roasting from the factory much like warm pancakes. The scent is absolutely heavenly. Hours of operation are Mon-Fri from 9:30am to 5pm and Saturday from 9:30am to 4pm. Parking here is easily accessible as there is an abundant amount of parking spots on any given day that lead directly into the spacious nut and gift shop area. Once entering, there is a seating area to the right when they provide tours at certain times of the day. And if you go to the left, you are then taken to almond heaven as the gift shop has an absolutely endless amount of choices to pick from. All of the almond samplings here are FREE and what I like about it, the employees here encourage you to try as many different almonds as you like! Some of my personal favorite flavors are the "Smokehouse", "Dark Chocolate", and "Honey Dijon". However, they offer more than 25 different flavors that I'm sure would cater to anyone and everyone. They also offer an assortment of different packaging that ranges from the small cans to the large 1-lb bags. Additionally, they offer many different gift sets as well. And if eating almonds is not your thing, "Blue Diamond" also offers many different alternatives to choose from. They offer a variety of their popular "Almond Breeze" almond milk (in vanilla, chocolate, and other flavors) as well as their "Nut-Thins" snack crackers that come in many different flavors. I usually always pick up a box of these since they're harder to find at my local supermarket. One major reason why I come here is that their prices are at least a few dollars less than buying it at the grocery store. I usually come here on an average of at least once a month to stock up on my beloved almonds. And at times, they offer "damaged packaging" and "products nearing expiration" specials for only $1.00! All of these products might have a minor dent or rip in the box but anywhere from 50-75% off the regular price! Also, the customer service has been top-notch as I wanted to give a shout-out a employee Keren for recommending several products that I have not tried before, primarily the Elote-flavored almonds. Overall, I will continue to support "Blue Diamond Growers" as my go-to place for smart and healthy eating. It has been a frequent business that I have come to for years and will be for many years to come. For those of you who may not live close to this particular factory, "Blue Diamond" also has a nut and gift shop located in Chico and Modesto. They also have a large online store where they will ship their products throughout the continental United States. So thank you "Blue Diamond" and keep up the good work! read more

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Super cute little gift shop with a lot of variety of Blue Diamond almonds snacks. There are several flavors that I do not have in my back of the woods. They also have a movie playing about how the plant works. The bathrooms are clean too. read more

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Cool little gift shop with all the assortments the Blue Diamond brand offers. They also sell other products from jerky, dressings, and Knick knacks from other brands. Clean and organized and fair prices. read more

Blue Diamond - Parking near entrance - Specialty Food Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I'm so lucky I work on C Street and so close to Blue Diamond! I love all the delicious almond flavors they offer! The staff are amazingly knowledgeable and helpful! The establishment is clean and tidy! read more

There was a video playing in the lobby in lieu of a tour of the facilities. Lots of unique almond products and almonds of various flavors in the little shop. The shop also had other fun items like olive oil, tapenade, serving dishes, cooking utensils, and I Love You California souvenirs for sale. The items did not seem to be discounted. read more

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Every time I visit my son, I have to stop here. When you open the doors to the entrance and see a flatbed, go check out that merchandise. You can get GREAT items at a huge markdown. They have 6 oz. cans of almonds of the week at a discount price as well. I often buy unique gifts for my friends and family at this location. I bought a huge bag with various Blue Diamond items for only $32! read more

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A friend who lived in the are recommended to come to Blue Diamond gift shop and I am glad that we went! We have known and loved buying Blue Almond items from the grocery store, but it was awesome to see it all in one place and with such a wide selection! Not only do they sell their well known almonds, but they also sell bags of mixtures, almond milk, and other gift items. They also sell other items that they are affiliated with including jams. I would definitely come back if I was in this area again. Location: Easy to find with GPS. Parking: Plenty of parking right in front of the gift shop. read more

Blue Diamond - Outside - Specialty Food Near Me - Sacramento, California

This is a great on-site gift shop for one of the best companies in Sacramento! They have a huge selection of almond products as well as other food/snack items. Sometimes they have special pricing on seasonal or close to expiration products. In the lobby, there is a TV which loops an informative film about almonds and the company as well as a display featuring an antique almond sorter. read more

En route home on 16th St from a luncheon, I thought, "I wonder if the Blue Diamond store is still open?" To my delight, I saw the sign saying, "Blue Diamond Gift Shop" and I turned up C Street to the still, very immaculate facility. I was impressed then, as I am still, of how, after all these decades, the Blue Diamond facility is still immaculante! It gives me reassurance to know that Blue Diamond products are still made under continued stringent quality. When we relocated to Sacramento in 1982 there were free factory and production tours led by very informative tour guides. The tours were excellent and something we always brought visitors to. Now, there is a seating area as you enter the building with a TV used to play the video of almond production for interested patrons. A busload of Chinese tourists came while I was here and in fact, sat in that area to watch the English language video (they should have it in languages for the tourists as I believe if they understood the process, more sales would be generated!) They were all given a sample bag of Smokehouse Almonds and if you ask in the store, as I did, the store personnel will give you one too! Samples of the various flavors of almonds in special bottles are still available in the shop but then, there were perhaps 3-4 flavors and now, there's so many!! The 6 oz Habanero BBQ was on special for just $2.29 and all other flavors were ONLY $2.89 a can! The price for a 6 oz can vary from $3.49 at Rite Aid to $4.79 at Smart n Final this week! There are many gift boxes and beautiful baskets available also, but "..you're paying for the packaging" and can save lots more if you purchase the products individually. Almond Milk in 4 varieties are available for $1.99 (I got the coconut one YUM!!), a 6 pack of snack size almonds for $3.29, and best of all, a POUND of chocolate covered almonds for $5.69!! Many other related gift items are available too-it is well worth a visit to stock up on all your almond needs as well as browse the store for many one of a kind items! read more

This is a fun quick stop. All things almonds, and various local specialty products. Prices are good, not deep discount. Loved the variety. Its worth a stop after Farmers Market. read more

I've visited the Blue Diamond gift shop in downtown sacramento several times in the past few months because I like the prices overall. But I do not pay for bad customer service. The few young ladies working there were not helpful, didn't offer help and when I asked for help, they took a very nonchalant unhelpful disposition. I did get a few names but I'll save those for corporate to address. I noticed a difference in the service based on the ethnicity of a few folks upon arrival, which is Unfortunate since I've had several relatives who've worked for & retired from Blue Diamond and were treated well. Unfortunately, No more visits into the store unless the customer service improves...perhaps new workers who are happy to help all customers. read more

Stopped off after a long bike ride, this place is bigger than it looks. Sat in the foyer and had a can of dill pickle almonds and a couple of cold drinks. Trust me. Do this. read more

Outstanding products and wonderful customer service! Great gift ideas. Convenient parking out front.

This gift shop is awesome! They have a variety of flavors of blue diamond almonds that you normally won't see in a grocery store. Blue diamond almonds make wonderful gifts for friends and family and the clerks are more than willing to help you put together your selection for any size custom gift box or basket with a smile. Added bonus: You can ship directly from the store which is very convenient! read more

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I haven't been here since the start of the pandemic but noticed it was sitting my my draft box all this time. I loved getting the nut of the month from the gift shop when I would pass through Sacramento. Wasabi and Soy is my favorite. read more

This nut shop is Awesome!! Huge selection of all things almond. So many different flavours to choose from. Enormous selection of almond crackers, candied almonds, t-shirts, ball caps, gift ideas, jams, and so much more! Great for Christmas, birthday, and other special occasion gifts. A Sacramento gem! A must stop if you're an almond lover! read more

To tell you the truth....this was not a very cool spot to visit. I thought that it might have had a museum to walk around for awhile, I really did...no They do have a good selection of all the blue diamond products at a very low price. However, it's just a quick in our visit as it's a small store...enjoy! read more

If you love almond anything, this is the place for you! You'll be right at the source. This is the factory location store. Its super cool to see the factory beyond the gates. When you walk into the lobby, there is seating and an ongoing video that describes the growing and canning process. You can hang out and watch the film if you desire, It really is the epitome of California agriculture. Pretty awesome stuff. The cool " nut store" has a wide variety of everything almond. Most everything they carry is the Blue Diamond brand, packaged next door in the factory. They carry a few dressings and sauces that are a nice addition to anything you may want to pick up. You'll find almond milk in a variety of flavors, almond meal, and almonds... an amazing amount of almonds! There are different package sizes to even choose from. When was the last time you were able to sample something before buying it? Here you can help yourself to samples of any of the amazing flavors of almonds; from regular roasted & salted, seasonal flavors, sweet & savory, to some amazing spicy flavors. The salted caramel and honey roasted chipotle are rockin flavors. Try my personal favorite, the wasabi & soy sauce. You'll swear that you're eating sushi. Just YUM!!! They are open 9:30 am - 5 pm monday - friday and they are open until 4 on saturdays. If you're looking for a bonus in shopping, pop in on Saturdays. This is when they bring out the damaged packages. Its great if you're planning an event and can use whatever they may have on discount that day. Ive found some killer deals that way. Stop on by and enjoy!! read more

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Where everyone goes to get their California ON!! Go hungry, they offer snacking galore and they don't judge :) Home of the California Almond...at a discount. Who wouldn't love to go to a store with so much California culture and be a baller-on-a-budget! Their flavors cover every time of the month - sweet to savory! They sell them in snack size to bulk size. They even sell little random trinkets and Blue Diamond clothing, if you're hardcore! There are tons of novelty items, gift baskets included, to give or send to anyone you want to impress with your Cali swag. Not only are they good for you, they make the best gifts for non-Californians, best out of towner gift in the area, by far! The staff is always jovial and helpful, almost too helpful...I can't say no to free chocolate covered almond tastings, now that's just rude! I love getting almond wasted...honey roasted almond wasted to be exact :) read more

My boyfriend and I out and about today heard a advertisement for Blue Diamonds & Nuts Gift Shop. Thank you K-Hits for that awesome commercial. The store was clean and the employees were very helpful once we entered this awesome gift shop. We highly recommend trying this place great Christmas ideas and gifts. Prices were a little pricey but worth it as we where getting quality service. read more

This review is for the visitor center and gift shop at the Blue Diamond facility in downtown Sacramento. The large Blue Diamond complex processes a lot of almonds and other nuts to create various raw, processed, and nut products. Many of these items are for sale at the visitor center and gift shop near C & 16th Streets in Sacramento. The visitor center is fairly basic and does not include a tour. You can see a few historic items and photos, and staff will run a video upon request about the facility and the history of farming almonds in California. The main draw is for the large gift shop which has a huge variety of almonds including many specialty flavors. They also stock some bulk items and a custom gift packing and wrapping service. This is primarily a place to go nuts, but there is not much else than a great store. Access is a little difficult tucked into an industrial part of town with limited parking. Those that venture to Blue Diamond will be rewarded with a huge selection at reasonable prices. read more

Blue Diamond - Special Treats - Specialty Food Near Me - Sacramento, California

I buy my almond milk and almonds here. Plus they always have something else interesting too. Normally, I go about 1x a month, but during COVID, they are offering call in/pick up orders. Thank goodness. Always have a great stock of their products, and much better prices than the grocery. read more

Amazing quality for an affordable price. I am in love with the extremes cayenne pepper and the bold smokehouse. Though I did have high hopes for the elote and the salt and vinegar, they were a bit of a let down for being called 'bold'. read more

Great prices!!! Lots of flavors you can't find in your local market. Sample tray with bags of EVERY FLAVOR. We stocked up on several varieties we didn't even know existed. Toasted coconut Habanero bbq Honey roasted chipotle Sweet Thai chili Worth the stop. read more

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If you aren't able to find your flavor here, you've lost your tastebuds! They no longer give tours but they have a film that continuously runs just as you enter the lobby. Very informative. The store has every flavor they make. Best is they have free tastings offered in self serve bottles. They also have shipping available there. There are gorgeous gift too. Yummy stop! read more

I grew up on Blue Diamond Almonds and our family enjoys many of their products. The gourmet Garlic, Herb & Olive Oil remind me a bit of Spanish Marcona Almonds. We also like the lightly salted as well as the Salt & Vinegar (which we mix 1/2 and 1/2 to cut the sodium). Great company and tasty Almond-based products. read more

Every time I go downtown I always find myself stopping in to Blue Diamond. I always have to the white chocolate dipped almonds and Jordan's. They also carry a BBQ sauce I can't think of the name but the spicy one is really delicious. As soon as you walking there are several almond samples you can try and the staff is really helpful. It can get expensive depending on what you get. read more

Such a fun gift shop to visit! Lots of yummy almond snacks! Their almond butter covered sweet and salty popcorn is not to be missed! You can only buy it at the gift shop. read more

How the hell have I lived here in Sacramento my whole life and never knew this place existed! Holy cow , This gift shop is heaven on earth for an Almond lover like myself! When you first walk in you are greeted by friendly staff and a crap load of free samples! I have to admit i never knew they had so many flavors! I bought so many almonds today! ( check out my pictures.) I was so excited to see the new Sriracha almonds! They tasted as amazing as i expected! The Prices were a buck or two cheaper than they are in the stores! They also sell almond milk here and everything else you can think of that is made from almonds! My personal favorite was the Mocha Truffle Almonds! So Sinfully delicious!! This place is a Must try! read more

Blue Diamond - Entrance - Specialty Food Near Me - Sacramento, California

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