We are obsessed with this place. Just moved to town and this is our favorite place to eat, chill,…read morework....it has such great friendly vibes and the food is amazing. The fish tacos are my fav

I was back in San Rafael again visiting family. I brought the gang to the marina for the trail…read morewalk. We "had" to go into Andy's Local Market. Luv this place. Some folks in my group wanted fresh coffee, sodas and juices from the cold case, pre-packaged deli items, bbq from the grill, and to use the restroom. Don't let the size of this market fool you into believing they are a one trick pony. Besides groceries they have alot to offer. The bbq stand (outside near the back parking lot), plants, gifts, groceries, fresh seafood and meat counters, sandwich and deli counter, self serve hot prepared food bar, coffee and pastries bar, bar ( in the back patio facing the marina), and individual cold case drinks... and that is not everything. They have a backyard patio area and a small indoor seating area. During the summer, live music is held out in the patio. Everyone enjoyed the food items they purchased. Great offerings, prices (normal and comparable to simple places in the area), clean, organized, and beautiful simple decor and aesthetics. Plus they have the BBQ stand out front. It is open daily 11:39am-2pm. Serving up chicken (thigh $8.95, plate $18.95), Miller hot dog $8.95 and tri tip. I have yet to try the tri tip, but the chicken and hot dog are fantastic. Mmm. And I have to give a shout out to the houseplant selection. It caught the eye of some family members, so much so they bought a couple. Beautiful, healthy plants that cost nearly 40% less than the cheapest big box store in our hometown.

Excellent fresh bread selection. And excellent meat is what I generally shop for at United.read more

This morning we planned a shop early, eager for breakfast, too. My wife, a Novato Native and Mom,…read morehad to go pee. She asked directions to the bathroom and, IM NOT KIDDING, I HEARD SOME AHOLE SAY IT, "Got a receipt?" was the Customer Service this Sunday Morning May 3rd. Let's just LOSE CUSTOMERS DAY today, apparently. She said "They make the world a WORSE PLACE". WHOLE FOODS hot food bar mmmm delicious. I prefer their BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE GLAZE anyway and she wanted the aromatherapy items we were looking at last time. Forget United.

ROBERT helped me out today and got me some garlic herb chicken deli meat, the best they have. they…read morewere out and he personally went and cut me a little more AMAZING THANK YOU ROBERT

My hubby picked up some car essentials for our road trip home, since unfortunately my eldest and I…read moreexperience car sickness. And this trip was no exception, due recent car issues. I didn't go into the store myself, but he said the staff were nice! He loves gum and found a couple alternatives he said were delicious! I loved the candied ginger that definitely helped with my nausea and our eldest said her delicious peppermints helped her as well! Would return myself to see the inside! We love Sprouts! SYOY! :-)

8/31/2026: It's imperative purchasing COFFFFFFEEEEE, organic Papaya, and organic green bananas!…read more Today, it was time purchasing organic Papaya: I'm going to collect all the Papaya seeds and grow organic Papayas at my humble abode.

Overall, the store is lovely. I do enjoy visiting their produce section when I am in the area and…read morethey have this massive sourdough sandwich bread that is like 3 1/2 pounds that is gorgeous and I got a fresh loaf today. Banh mi Ba was closed today because they aren't open on Tuesday so I decided to get a sandwich from the Good Earth deli. It was meant to be a tofu banh mi -- It was on sourdough baguette with a pair of massive slabs of baked tofu. I give them credit for the delicious Japanese style pickle, but there simply wasn't enough of it and the scanty slices of daikon were OK, but ultimately this was better as a salad without the bread and added vinaigrette myself. Those chunks of tofu were undeniably tofu, but it was just not a great sandwich experience. The funny thing is, I had asked a couple of men dining outside the grocery store. If there was anything they recommended at the deli. They both told me what they had ordered and suggested requesting extra barbecue sauce for the brisket because it's quite dry. I was not expecting my tofu sandwich to be so dry but also soggy. I'll stick with Banh mi Ba for my banh mi -- and try other things at good earth going forward. Also, I just want to note that last November on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, my tire was vandalized by somebody who stuck a knife into it twice in on purpose purposes of the sidewall. They do not have cameras on the parking lot and even Fairfax police said "oh well we can't take reports for things that happened on private property" which honestly makes me wonder what they do when somebody breaks into a house or does something on "private" property. Does that mean laws are not enforced on private property in Fairfax? Stay tuned.

My review Is based on woodlands Holiday Thanksgiving meal offerings. My wife and I recently moved…read moreinto Marin from out of state. Not knowing anyone in the area and living in a 2 bedroom apartment we decided to outsource thanksgiving to Woodlands Market in Kentfield. We had shopped a few times at Kentfield and were very pleased with our experience so figured this was the ideal place to try takeout Thanksgiving. The pickup process was very convenient, they had a tent outside with multiple people helping customers. They walked through the order list show each item on the order list to make sure there wasn't anything missing, also they helped load items into the car. They even had snacks to offer, they made the atmosphere for pickup very nice ! We did their small turkey and assorted sides with desert option as we wanted some left overs. We were very happy with our choice !!! The sides were packed in aluminum containers which made re-heating very easy, the turkey was pre cooked so just needed to reheat. They provided instructions on how to reheat everything. Only thing I would change was I would of foiled the turkey top 1/2 through the reheat. The funny thing is when I went to throw out the box that the meal came in there was 2 boxes in the dumpster from others in the same dumpster from the apartment complex. Clearly we weren't the only ones overall this was a great experience and am going to order through them for Christmas as well.

The Erewhon of Marin! I shop here from time to time, but the main reason I go to Woodlands is for…read moretheir bakery, deli, and fresh produce. I especially love grabbing a fresh sourdough baguette (and sometimes a muffin or two!), and most of all, their roasted chicken. They also offer a variety of quick, last-minute lunch and dinner options that are definitely worth picking up. The store is very organized and super clean, and the staff is always quick and friendly at checkout. Although it's a pricey grocery store, it's nice to know that all their items are clean and healthy.

This store is one of my favorites. The staff is very friendly. The meat and fish counter is…read morenice. The produce is always fresh and they are always bringing out new stock. The bbq ribs are great . Oh. And they didn't gouge us like Safeway when there was the egg shortage. Safeway dozen was over $10. United didn't change their prices and always had stock.

I was inspired to write this by a quick stop for apples and vegetables after school yesterday. I…read moreshop here about once a week on weekday mornings (plus at the San Rafael location on school breaks and some weekends). The produce is farmers market quality--fresh from local farms--and usually even better priced than Safeway. The fish is the best around and i can only find certain cheeses, like Bulgarian feta, affordably here. Anyway, on this which grocery run between kindergarten and second grade pickup, I told my younger daughter that we weren't going to get treats (which was tough, given how alluring the Christmas display are--and yes, I'm hitting those next week). The store was packed because, it turned out, Thursday is "senior day." My vegetable loving daughter picked out some beautiful oyster mushrooms and a bunch of carrots in lieu of a treat. But then, at the checkout, the lovely cashier offered her a candy cane (after asking my permission) and a balloon. My daughter gleefully exclaimed, "And you said I wouldn't get a treat!" As my kindergartner beamed amidst the crowd of Thursday senior shoppers, I thought about how meaningful local businesses like United are to the community as a whole, from schools to sports teams to seniors.

Neighborhood gem!…read more Lovely small business downtown. Parking can be tricky but it's worth it. The premade bento boxes, sushi, and onigiri are worth coming before lunchtime to ensure you get the tastiest most popular picks but if you cannot manage it, afternoon options are still worth it. The little store also has your favorite Japanese beverages, snacks, ice creams, and mochi. The shelves have a variety of ramen which my husband of course has to pick his favorites and some new to him options. He picked a wafer filled green tea ice cream that I wanted to taste but accidentally ate the entire thing so we I'll be back. Oh completely random - they have kimchi. I buy the white one here (we already have the red one and cucumber and radish plant ones at home) I love this store for their bentos, onigiri, mochi, and getting Asian grocery items I use for everyday meals. Check it out!

So happy I found this spot in downtown San Rafael! Their onigiri and hand rolls are only $4-5, and…read morethey've also got bento boxes and sandwiches for $6-12--great prices for all the options. I got the tuna hand roll and salmon onigiri, and the rice-to-fish ratio was perfect. The shop is clean & easy to find. Definitely coming back for more snacks and hand rolls!

Great market with excellent prices. Good taqueria in the store too. Been coming here for nearly two…read moredecades. It is fantastic; a humble store with so many lovely products..

I was pleasantly surprised to find this tiny market while looking for ingredient to make Birria…read moretacos. I was specifically in need of 3 types of peppers which I couldn't find anywhere else. I found this location on yelp. The market had a nice parking lot which wasn't hard to find parking. Inside had everything you need! They had mexican bread, tons of different ingredients and literally a whole aisle full of peppers! I got exactly what I needed and was able to make the best Birris Tacos ever! Highly recommend this store for any specialty items that you may need that you can't find in any traditional stores.

this is my store, my number one go to for just about everything, hit it 1-3 times a week. quality…read moreproducts with good value for the money too. always get the salmon and chicken. veggies can't be beat. selection and value of wine is really good. like the smaller canned products for the picnic basket

Large, well organized and of course, busy on a Sunday afternoon…read more Trader Joe's crew speedily unboxed supplies, they were most productive in the produce section. I was able to find everything I needed for a quick meal and a side for a weeknight dinner (hello loaded mashed potatoes!) and all the usual things I pick up at Trader Joe's. Airy space, polite staff, a bigger array of products and a quick trip through checkout, this might be my favorite Trader Joe's in the Bay Area.

So we're driving down the freeway and baby is screaming. Okay, let's pull off and get her out of…read moreher seat and try to remedy this... We pulled into the parking lot of Santa Venetia Market and dealt with the crazy. Diaper change, feeding, the works. While we were in the parking lot, we noticed a lot of people coming and going, it seemed like people were coming here for lunch. So, we decided to wander in and check it out. The staff here was personable, sparking up conversation and super friendly. We ordered two sandwiches, and I was surprised at how great they were. The sourdough bread was tangy, the meat was sliced super thin (which somehow makes it taste better?) and all the veggies were super crisp and fresh. We stumbled on this place by mishap, but my husband and I agreed it seemed like a place we would actually seek out. Definitely reccomend checking this place out if you're a local, or if you're just passing through!

This is a great market that has been around for years. Their sandwiches are always delicious. They…read morehave a decent sized menu of hot and cold sandwiches and a good size case of various red meats, chicken, sausage and more. I've come by to pick up some dessert on a few occasions. There is also a great selection of cold drinks and premade meals in the fridge section. The employees are always friendly. There is a small parking lot which is adjacent to a gas station and other businesses. It gets busy at lunch time so be prepared for a line to order a sandwich and the parking lot to be busy.