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.

DO NOT BUY NEW LEAF GIFT CARDS THEY DO NOT WORK!!…read more This is a known problem at New Leaf and will require a manager to use your gift card. Unless you enjoy a line of pissed off customers waiting on you to use your gift card - Avoid buying these until they get it fixed.

Nicole in Amazon returns at the front desk is outstanding. She's like an octopus with eight arms…read more They are lucky to have her. She's from San Jose. I wish they could keep her on this side of the hill. I have never seen anyone work so fast so efficiently so smart and someone who knows the Amazon system inside out, including the app on your phone good job Nicole you can't fake fabulous!

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.

No lines for a gift card today. Thanks. Made mom happy for easy purchase. And on a Sunday.read more

I enjoy shopping at Trader Joe's, the vibe is overall great. The prices here are nice and so are…read morethe products which is why I enjoy going all the way to Capitola just to shop here. Their frozen food is delicious. Most of the staff here are friendly but there's a couple who seem to be annoyed at all times. Today I experienced a rude cashier who scanned my items and just threw them towards the bagging area. I'm not sure if it had anything to do with my family speaking Spanish since I can't think of anything we might've done to upset him. We stood around patiently waiting to pay as any other person does at the register. It was a tall older man who seemed to be around 50 with grey hair and black glasses, so look out in case he's your cashier, make sure to speak english so he doesn't mistreat you.

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!

Cute little grocery store with Mexican essentials and a taqueria. Salsas and South American cheeses…read moreare sold pre-packaged or by the pound, but prices are on the higher side. If you're looking for smaller quantities or buying in bulk, Watsonville's Vallarta or Cardenas are a better bet.

Great stop within Capitola area for most goods. Beautiful location, although it seems like it's…read moreaging a bit. Helpful employees! For travel content you can find us on Instagram @sunsetourist

I called to order a cake a week in advance. They never answered the phone in the bakery department…read more When I finally got through I spoke to a women. She was super rude. I let her know I wanted to place an order for a cake. She stated they don't have a cake decorator on the weekend. This store in general is horrible and lacks customer service in most departments. Don't shot at the Bay Ave Nob Hill.

I continue to like this Safeway because the store is well-organized and easy to shop in, and the…read morefood quality is consistently better than many other grocery stores nearby. The issues I mentioned before have noticeably improved, and overall the store now feels much better. Both staff and customers seem considerate of one another, which creates a calm and pleasant shopping environment. While there was one past incident that left a bad impression, I don't believe it represents this location as a whole. This has long been my go-to Safeway in the neighborhood, and this time I'm definitely giving it five stars.

The service in the bakery is horrible! the manager in the bakery personally took a picture of my…read morereference photo of the cake I wanted for my birthday, making sure everything was correct and clear. However the day of the pick up I see the cake and it was a mess. It was nothing how I wanted it to be, the wrong color, spelled my name wrong, didn't even add any decorations. To top it off! the person working the counter the day of picking up the cake was heartless, maniac who could've cared less about my birthday who refused to help me at all. This was a terrible experience causing me to be very frustrated and upset, practically ruining my birthday. Never purchase a birthday cake from Safeway. Here you can see my reference photo vs. what they did, and my attempt to fix it with blue frosting that they told me to do myself.

IMHO Such a…read morebeautiful produce market! We had just finished having breakfast at The Cook House and my friend needed to buy a bunch of green onions, so across the street we go! The first thing I noticed before entering the market, was the freezer compartment chock full of Marianne's Ice Cream! Unfortunately, we didn't have a cooler in our trunk to keep any frozen goods cold, so we had to forgo buying Marianne's. The market is bright, clean, and full of beautiful produce and other staples. Cashier was friendly.

I've been to Sunnyside Produce many times over the years and honestly I would've been happy to…read moreleave a positive review in the past, but it never felt necessary until now. This recent visit was disappointing enough that I feel it needs to be shared. Customer service was noticeably lacking. When we got to the front of the line and realized we forgot something, the woman at the register rolled her eyes and let out an audible sigh, even though no one else was in line. It felt unnecessarily rude. Throughout the store, employees were unhelpful and unapproachable. We tried to ask a question to a young tall man who clearly worked there, but he completely ignored us and just kept walking. Later, we asked a Hispanic man working in the back for help, and instead of answering, he gave us an annoyed look and walked away. It was uncomfortable and made us feel like we were a bother just for asking. To top it off, one of the two avocados we bought was completely rotten inside. The store itself didn't feel clean. Shelves had layers of dust, and we wandered around without a single person offering to help. Prices were shockingly high, especially considering the poor experience. Nob Hill is just down the road and offers better service, better prices, and a cleaner environment. I usually don't leave reviews unless something is exceptionally good or clearly disappointing. Unfortunately, this was the latter. I hope they get their act together, because this used to be a decent spot. But right now, I can't recommend it to anyone.

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.

The food here is super fresh and locally sourced. The staff are super nice and fast. Love this…read moreplace!!!!

I decided to check out the taqueria based on a recommendation from an IG foodie. I ordered a fish…read moretaco & a torta. Both were ok, and they charged 3% for using credit card. I walked over to Village Produce to buy salsa because I heard the market is outrageously pricey. I'm glad I tried but I will not be returning.

Got the quesabirria tacos and a shrimp taco. REALLY good! I also got the chips and salsa. Salsa was…read moregreat. Chips were a little stale. So knocked a star off for that. Must try if you haven't yet. Yum!!

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!

Cute local market. Nice gift and wine selection along with grocery basics. Kind of like a mini…read moreWhole Foods.