TW: Sexual Harassment I was so excited to discover this…read moreplace, as I need herbs on an ongoing basis for my business. It seemed cool and not of this time when I went in and saw all the jars and met the man who owns the shop. He gave me the herbs I needed and started commenting on my looks, saying he likes a woman like me. I was uncomfortable and wouldn't go back, but it got worse when he kept asking for a hug, to which I declined. Then he came out from behind the register area and tried to hug me. I pushed him off of me various times and felt super unsafe and just wanted to get out of there, so I booked it and never went back. I see many other reviews saying he's so cool and nice. I guess I was just his type. Gross. It's really sad because herb shops are hard to come by in San Diego, but thankfully Datura in North Park is a reliable apothecary with kind/ non-rapey staff to boot. So I get all my stuff there now.

I was on the hunt for Arnica and stopped by this location after researching a bit. The shop is…read moreunassuming from the outside and parking is on the street. Step inside and you'll see a vast array of labeled, empty glass jars. The shop owner is kind, knowledgeable and generous. He explained that he keeps his products sealed in the back to retain freshness, which I really appreciated. Though he was out of Arnica, I decided to purchase other items including a toothpaste powder that he recommended for tooth pain. I noted how lovely everything smelled and mentioned lavender was a favorite of mine. He disappeared in the back and then reappeared with a large bag of the most fragrant lavender I've ever smelled. It was from Provence! He offered me a sample to take home and I happily accepted. It continues to smell like lavender in my kitchen. No doubt I'll be back to support this local gem. Tip: this is a cash only vendor; stop by the ATM ahead of time.

The prices are high but so is the quality!! I love my penzey's spices and think they really make a…read moredifference in recipes. They have several promotions too where you can get free spice blends or jars if you're subscribed to the newsletter. The staff at the store is always helpful directing me to different parts of the store depending on what spice I need. Parking can be tricky. There's a parking lot but it's almost always full.

I found out about Penzey spices by KH in a book and ordered some things from their website…read more Love the colorful packaging and the spices available are amazing. The order was taken quickly and shipped out promptly. I will now go to Penzey's when I need spices. The website is also easily managed and accessible.

You cannot simply walk in and shop, an appointment needs to be made to come in and shop as I think…read morethey hold religious ceremonies there. Inconvenient but rules are rules.

This place is not open for business the way you think. The sign says open, google says open, when…read moreyou go over to the shop it's locked and closed, when you call it's someone's personal cell phone they ask you to text. Do not say you're open if you're not, remove the open sign from the window, and perhaps list you are open by appointment only and not for shopping.

I LOVE this place! Prices are GREAT! The food is delicious!! The service is excellent. It's…read morealways packed. I've been shopping there for decades. It's my go-to for the best takeout Mediterranean food! produce prices can't be beat, either!

There are multiple North Park Produce in San Diego. Noticed that each one is independent of the…read moreother and they have different weekly ads. This location has a small parking lot but they also acquired additional space across the street behind the dentistry. This location is smaller than Poway and that's because the Mediterranean hot food stand is inside along with the bakery items. The center of the store has someone making fresh tortillas. There's also only one cash register.

I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Haley Pham. She is warm, friendly, and communicates clearly,…read morewhich immediately made me feel comfortable and understood. I came to see her while dealing with a difficult cold while breastfeeding, and she was extremely knowledgeable and thoughtful in her approach. Dr. Pham took the time to explain everything and made sure the treatment would be safe for both me and my baby.

My acupuncturist recommend coming here for my tiger balm and Chinese / Vietnamese herbal needs…read more So glad I found this place, definitely a little hidden family owned gem. The family here is so sweet and you can tell they have an established relationship with their long term-customers. Inside, it is a very small shop, but don't let the size fool you, there's plenty different types of herbal medicine, spices, and Asian oils/balms to get. They sell little simple Asian snacks as well that you don't normally see often at the markets. This place would be gold if my grandma found out about it! Every year my grandma loves to gift Tiger balms/patches to our relatives and this place sells plenty of that all. There are different teas you could try out along with herbs and spices you can buy to make delicate Asian soups and desserts. A must stop by if you're into herbal/asian/holistic care. Customer service was great, very friendly people! I really enjoyed making a visit here and will come back for when I need more Tiger balm / lotions, etc.

The ambiance is sketchy from the street to the store. But…read moreinside they are ready to assist you

This place is legit, it was my first time and I can tell his stuff has the highest quality. Very…read moreimpressed, glad this gem is here.

Small lot parking It's a smaller sprouts…read more The highlight of the visit was the woman at the deli counter making sandwiches. Just a ray of sunshine. So pleasant and a great communicator. She pointed out that they were running a special so I went with that instead on my usual It was a beef sandwich and was awesome. Che lout was not as pleasant. Self checkout had 1/4 lanes out of service. An employee was using another lane and she and the employee spent the entire time talking. The 3rd lane was a very old and slow person. So really only had 1 lane open. Took 10 times longer than needed.

This sprouts location is very easy to find, it's right off of Park Blvd. Very limited parking. I've…read morebeen here a hand full of time, this location is just okay. It's not as stock as other Sprouts. Customer service is good.

I shop here for a friend who lives in another city that lacks any kind of Middle Eastern market…read more But this market tends to have anything she's looking for. And I will buy supplies for her before I drive back to her town. I also noticed the diversity of shoppers here. This store serves northern African, Middle Eastern, and east European cultures. It doesn't seem focused on the food of just one country. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Their customers seem polite and friendly too.

Ordered chicken from this place today and found multiple bugs/roach-like contamination inside the…read morepackaging. Thank God I always inspect and wash my chicken before cooking because this could've been really bad. I called and the response was basically 'bring it back and we'll replace it,' with no real concern about food safety. Honestly really disappointed and uncomfortable with how casually it was handled. Please be careful and always check your food.

I love this cute lil witchy store, every time I come in the girls take really good care of me…read moreespecially bri, she always recommends the best herbs for my needs. I highly recommend coming by and shopping they have the cutest things (:

I stumbled upon this shop after visiting the shop nextdoor, and I found so many goodies here! The…read morestaff member that helped us was very welcoming and gave us lots of info/ suggestions. When I noticed the wall of loose leaf teas behind her, she quickly let me know that if I wanted a smaller batch, they have pre-packaged teas too. The tea that I chose was the 'Cramp Comfort' tea, which contains hibiscus, lady's mantle, licorice, lavender, red, raspberry leaf, fennel, cramp bark, and raspberry flavor. It's been really helpful for my period cramps too. :) You can also find crystals, incense, candles, perfumes, and oddities here. The staff member told me that they are all ethically sourced items- e.g., the butterflies and animal bones are from animals that already passed away. Lastly, I have to say, their prices are very affordable compared to other shops. I found a preserved butterfly for $10 and I got a pack of organic loose leaf tea for $8. I will be back again soon.

The space is so airy and bright and open with a few tables to sit and enjoy the outdoors…read more The owner is so nice. Like out of this world nice. The world needs more people like him. His passion is coffee and it definitely shows through with the drinks! Ordered a basic vanilla oat latte and it hit the spot! Will definitely be back to support this local neighborhood coffee spot!!

Allow me to add to the 5 star reviews…read more.. The good: * Amazing service! The owners are always there serving you and controlling the experience. They love what they do and it shows! * Coffee is fantastic. Espresso extracted perfectly every time. They roast their own and they do it well. Highly recommend a bag of coffee for home. * Fantastic chai! * The location - I want it to be own little secret. The street is quiet, the seating is covered, and at 7a, you get the perfect morning sunshine on your face in front of the shop. Perfect place to sit and read a book or coffee with friends. What could be better: * Wish they were open later * No decaf espresso (yet...!) Verdict: * Have you ever wanted to find a coffee shop that knows coffee as well as a pretentious, snooty coffee shop without the pretentious, snooty experience? With a local, neighborhood, "where everybody knows your name" kind of feel? Well, welcome home. I come here even when I don't need coffee just to enjoy the shop and the people. This is in my top 3 coffee shops in SD, for sure.