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    4.6 (98 reviews)

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    The patio is filled with all kinds of flowering plants and succulents.
    Lisa S.

    First of all, the food and service were excellent. Best salad I have had in a while. I liked it so much I bought a bottle of their dressing. Beautiful patio dining area with gorgeous plants and flowers. The owner is just lovely and her attention to detail shines through. The gourmet market had all kinds of tasty finds to take home with us. We will definitely be back!

    Felice B.

    Fantastic everything! Fantastic service Fantastic selection Fantastic quality Such a bounty of treats; I had a darn hard time choosing and can't wait to go back. Love their cookies. Seating outside in back. Jewish specialty dishes done really well. They have latkes! Savory and sweet, healthy and local. Life really feels is good when a place is as good as this and the service is so efficient, personable, and warm.

    Tri-Tri Tip Sandwich (SPECIAL)
    Cindy S.

    Fresh. Local. Chill atmosphere. Friendly folks. I ordered a tri-tip sandwich with the Germanpotatoes salad! Good quality & fresh ingredients. Portion sizes are great! I got full off of one I will definitely come back again!

    Summer Store hours - they also do catering!
    Katy Z.

    I stopped by on Labor Day to grab some sandwiches before having a little picnic at the beach. My friend and I walked around town looking at options before deciding to come here. We initially wanted to get sandwiches/breakfast burritos at another restaurant on the Main Street but they were not accepting takeout orders on Labor Day. I'm so glad the other restaurant were not taking takeout orders at that time because I would have missed out on this deliciousness! I ordered the hot chicken club (17.50) and my friend got the godmother ($17.50). Both sandwiches comes with a side salad or potato salad and homemade dill pickles. We both opted for a side salad because we were worried the potato salad would not sit well in the hot sun. The salad was very fresh and dare I say even maybe farm fresh? The dressing was the perfect acidity and it paired so well with the sandwiches. The homemade dill pickle was also very good, not too sour and had a nice crunch to it. The hot chicken club was SOO good! Can't go wrong with chicken, bacon and avocado. The avocado was so fresh and they definitely don't skimp out on it. The homemade lemon garlic aioli was the chefs kiss! The flavors balanced so well in this sandwich and I'm still imagining the goodness I was able to try! My friend's Godmother sandwich was tasty too. It was definitely the choice for if you like Italian sandwiches. From a price standpoint, it could seem a little pricy. But you can definitely taste the quality of the ingredients and I don't think you can beat that. The service was super friendly and the owner of the shop was very welcoming especially with the yummy samples of their berry bars. The shop is adorable, a little mix of grocery store vibes but also a cafe without the indoor seating. They have wines and other grocery store items that you may need for a cute picnic or gift basket. They also have a little back patio seating area for those that want to eat there. Though only one table had a umbrella shade and the other didn't. We were told the sandwiches would take about 20 minutes and that was pretty true in timing. I would definitely come back here for a bite to eat when I'm in town. It was worth every calorie! And I would totally recommend you come check them out, you won't regret it!

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    Kellie C.

    Very friendly and welcoming, cute store. The back patio is a beautiful seating area with potted flowers. I enjoyed the variety of choices and the gourmet market items as well as the fresh deli choices. I had a cheese platter, the orzo salad, and bought some yummy sesame crackers and a little round of cheese for later. The reasons this isn't five stars is the sandwich and salad prices were too high (most over $15) for me to be a regular and the crackers I bought were past their expiration date (but still good). But I think it has a lot going for it and that the owner is very hands-on and really cares. It was busy at lunchtime and the soups seemed to be very popular! They even offered a free sample of the soup. I will come back to try more things and support them when I can.

    Plenty to choose from...
    Mary B.

    This place offered so many options for us as we wanted to take sandwiches to be eaten the next day. One sandwich was specially made for a vegetarian. The cookies looked wonderful so we added them to our take-out. Next day, sandwiches were delicious! Great service here and will remember to stop here again when in this part of California!

    Red velvet cake in the case
    Valerie Deanna C.

    Not *really* a grocery store. It's like a deli that also sells a very limited selection of specialty items, specialty wine/spirits and a few baked goods. I haven't tried anything from the deli, but this is what I can say: - the small amount of specialty items that they do sell seem pretty unique/pretty cool. I loved the cured/aged cheese kettle chips. A nice pungent cheese flavor with a heavy crunch. A bit oily, but very good. This was a lovely find. - the freshly baked baguette was absolutely amazing. Very good. We toasted it at home and added cheese and butter. We noticed that the quality of the baguette was excellent. Soft on the inside with a nice crunch on the outside. -the red velvet cake ***needs help***...It wasn't very good. I don't know if it was vegan or what, but the icing was not the rich cream cheese icing I'm used to, and although it wasn't too sweet, it tasted like a bland coconut oil based icing with the consistency of whipped Crisco...and this didn't help the flavor of the cake at all. *Speaking of the actual cake* the cake part itself was also pretty empty on flavor. A decadent red velvet cake should be a deeply /densely chocolatey cake that has been soured with the help of buttermilk and vinegar...turning it into the distinct velvety smooth sweet creation we all know and love, but something felt missing with this one. The color was there and it was moist, but y'all...it had no flavor whatsoever. It felt like an imposter. They had a limited selection of refrigerated items and cheeses along one wall which I have yet to try. A few specialty beer and wine items. I'd come back. If anything, I want to try the deli items and give an update. Welcome!!! and I hope you continue to grow and evolve. I will be back to try other things and I'll update my review then.

    Handmade deli sandwiches with a really good German potato salad or mixed green salad option
    Lennon W.

    Big fan of this place!! They have the best lunch sandwiches in town and super tasty handmade desserts. The Godmother sandwich is a must try, and apparently I have to dry the Chicken Club next time. Service is warm and friendly and the interior is modern and inviting. They also have lot's of fun other cooking and picnic items. Great meats and cheeses, soups, dried pastas, and lots of wine, beer and sparkling drink options! Definitely pop in when you're in the area for lunch or to pick up stuff for a tasty picnic at the beach!!

    Everything you need for last minute cheese and Charcuterie Boards

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    We stopped here for lunch and had delicious sandwiches and tea. Such a lovely little local spot on the way up the coast.

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    We get a take out lunch often and are never disappointed. A favorite is the warm chicken club sandwich but there is a lot to choose from

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    Delicious gluten free banana bread. So moist and delicious. Incredible French Dip on gluten free sourdough bread. I will be back!

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    Disappointed. Food was bland was expecting much more I did like the dill pickle though but just not worth it for me .

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