A hidden gem for specialty European goods with a unique selection and great staff…read more I found this spot while searching online for cold smoked mackerel. They had a wide variety of smoked fish, I ended up purchasing a whole cold smoked mackerel and a bag of smoked salmon bellies. Both purchases were around $13, which was very affordable for the quality and amount of meat. We also got to sample the salmon jerky, which was delicious. They also have a grocery section, where I purchased a bottle of kvass and more shelf stable tinned fish. The store is in an unassuming office-like area, but there are signs and lights that make it easy to find. I would definitely recommend it for trying authentic European specialty treats!

Best by October 20, 2025 and I purchased this dried salmon today on February 21, 2026. It also says…read moreto keep frozen but it was given to me from a shelf at room temperature. I should've checked before purchasing, just a heads up and double check before purchasing perishable items. The ladies were welcoming and quickly helped me find what I wanted. I bought a few other items, will double check those as well. I will update, I really want to love these items as it's my first time trying European treats!

Nadi was absolutely AMAZING!!! She went above and beyond. I've been in customer service for over 20…read moreyears and when I receive service THAT exceptional I make a point to leave a review the moment I get in my car as that level of service is not only so rare these days, but should be acknowledged and commended. The quality of cheeses and fresh cuts of meat are absolutely top tier with many quality cuts and unique cheeses that are very hard to come by. JR was incredibly kind and accommodating as well. Looking forward to coming back in the near future.

If you want high quality meats, cheeses, spreads and more, this is the place to get them. I've…read morepurchased many amazing steaks as Father's Day gifts and recently popped in for a gift card for a retirement gift. All of the staff is friendly and you're never left standing there wondering what you're looking at or trying to make decisions. The store, meat cases and strip mall it is located in are all VERY CLEAN.

The Menudo from the Birrieria La Menuderia place inside Mercado Gonzalez is so good!…read more They always sell out before noon, so come early in the morning! They offer the rojo (red) and blanco (white) versions of Menudo. I love that it comes with a lot of meat and fresh tortillas to eat it with. There is so much flavor in the soup. They went up in price ($17.99) as of 2026, and although I think it's pretty pricey, if you're already shopping here and have a craving for menudo, I think it's worth splurging. People who work here are always super nice and friendly - I just love coming to this place for my menudo fix!

Our building had a catered event from them, and it was well received overall with a successful…read moreconclusion after some initial challenges. I will use mostly my names for what I tried: "ELEPHANT EAR" BREAD: -- light beige color -- very sweet -- honey taste very pronounced and sticky texture -- great with hot Mexican chocolate or hot coffee with no sugar to offset the sweet RATING = A- "PINKIE LA RUE" (aka Polvorone Rojas): -- semi-crumbly texture -- buttery shortbread -- large size -- dusted w/white table sugar on top which I scraped off to reduce the sweet -- medium sweet or tad more -- not dry nor moist -- very nice tasting, especially w/milk or hot coffee RATING = A "RHINO HORN" bread: -- has some color variance with light brown -- semi-firm texture -- lightly sweet -- best for dipping in hot Mexican chocolate or hot coffee; not ideal to eat plain -- not buttery -- I am not a big "dipper" of cookies or bread into coffee so this is not of much interest to me -- it's okay RATING = B- CUCUMBER/LIME AQUA FRESCA: -- I poured into my water bottle and added half water to get the sweet down. Way too sweet for my palate but nice once I got the ratio right. -- up to medium sweet initially RATING = A- PINEAPPLE/SPINACH AQUA FRESCA: -- above medium sweet but expected for pineapple -- the pineapple defeated anything rough about the spinach for me which was a good thing...not chalky tongue syndrome RATING = B+ WATERMELON AQUA FRESCA: -- medium towards high sweet -- I did 50/50 with water again to get it right -- tasted pretty close to fresh watermelon juice when I did that RATING = A

I usually love coming to sidecar because of their delicious donuts but I was very disappointed…read morewith the service I received today. It was 10 min before closing & idk if the girls were just rushing to close down but one girl in particular had an attitude. There was a miscommunication / misunderstanding with the girl who took my coffee order (I had assumed the seasonal banana latte came with the foam as pictured & because she didn't ask if I wanted the foam, I didn't ask for it more-so bc she asked if I wanted the brittle on top). When they handed me my drink it was a plain banana latte with no foam or brittle. I was ignored when I tried calling for the barista until another girl followed up - however this girl had an attitude. She told me that I must not have ordered it since they ask at the register if I want foam with brittle. Explained they didn't ask. Instead she just said "sorry I'll let them know for next time". And walked away leaving me with my drink as is. Didn't offer any sort of resolution. I walked in and asked they could charge me extra for the foam. The same girl with the attitude remade my drink and handed it to me. No thank you, no sorry, nothing. First time experiencing this kind of service. Not sure if the girl is new but saw someone else share a similar experience couple days ago. Wish I would have asked for her name!

Sidecar never ever misses and they have me hooked with their seasonal flavors. They have the best…read moredonuts, and I'm not even a donut person. I specifically LOVE their cake donuts. I could go on and on about them... seriously. This time we had to come try their collab with Cake Picnic, which was the golden hour grey donut. Let me tell you, it was bomb.com. The orange flavor was phenomenal and I have no notes. We also got the strawberry donut and hot chocolate with almond milk, both obviously very good as well. It was my first time getting the hot chocolate and I was honestly surprised with how yummy it was. It was not too chocolatey and not too milky. It was the perfect balance and the perfect pairing with the donuts.

So...I went for the healthy food. Stocked at how delicious it was. Chicken chili was to die for and…read morethe tuna melt ditto. If it wasn't a healthy place I would praise how delicious, The reverse osmosis water was delish too. It feels like I'm on some love everything about this place drug. Will become rich to buy everything in this store and fill my house with it all!

Midday munchies. As…read morea lover of kombucha, this place has been on my radar for a couple of years now. I've been obsessed with the coffee shop across the parking lot, and I finally felt that it was time for me to try fermentation farm. Their kombucha hands-down has been some of the best I've ever had. I tried the famous tuna melt and also got a chicken taco. The food was good, but not great in my opinion. At that price point, there are a lot of nearby places with quality ingredients that taste better. I do love the mission and background of this restaurant. I read up a little bit about how the food is sourced. Consumers are definitely getting quality products here, but sometimes quality doesn't always transfer over as deliciousness. Again, the food was good, but not something that I'm going to be yearning for. I would like to come back and try the chocolate cake that is also very popular and perhaps the Ramen. And of course, another flavor of their delicious kombucha.

This croissant was easily the best I've ever had. Perfectly flaky on the outside, light and buttery…read moreon the inside, with just the right amount of cheese to make every bite incredibly satisfying. You can really tell that a lot of care goes into the food here. I also had the chance to speak with the manager, and her passion for what she does truly stands out. She talked about constantly thinking of new ideas for the menu and making sure everything offered feels intentional and thoughtfully selected. That level of dedication really shows in the quality of the food and the overall experience. I'll definitely be coming back. If you're looking for an amazing croissant, this place absolutely delivers. Also a great place to study, everyone seems to do the same. Great environment

Cheese, so much cheese! What more does one have to say…read more Love the selection of cheeses and that you are able to sample them. I walked away with some Noord Hollander and Red Dragon and I couldn't be happier! They also offer cheese plates and sandwiches which I plan to take advantage of next time

We love this store for gifts and treats for ourselves!…read more It's definitely a great place to grab a gift - there are so many fun options, so whether you want a unique edible item, lovely kitchen towels, or a beautiful wearable item, you're sure to find something. We love the spice mixes and especially the drink syrups for our house - they're the perfect thing to have on hand to make any evening or gathering extra special. The service is always so friendly and welcoming. They will package things up beautifully for gifting and make suggestions, but they're never pushy. It feels so homey and is the sort of place you feel good about supporting.

Post surgery needed to learn how to eat completely different; healthy, no fat, no preservatives…read more.. What I was missing most was flavor! After online research, this small business was recommended for a wide variety of spices, balsamic vinegars and it didn't disappoint. Was warmly greeted, walked into a beautiful small shop loaded with things you won't find elsewhere! Enjoyed not being rushed or pressured. My experience was like winning the lottery! The owner was incredibly knowledgeable, listened to what I needed and suggested outstanding products that I'd never seen before. Fresh, natural and potent flavors! Just the selection of balsamics are worth the trip, truly! In addition to all of the above; it also has eclectic, upscale gifts, unique clothing, jewelry, cards, soaps, oils and so much more. All of it is has a high end feel but won't break the bank. Choose here for a unique gift or thank you for someone special! There is street parking and also a dedicated free parking lot behind/next to store. Once home, everything that'd been recommended was exactly as promised and so very delicious! This is absolutely a small business that should be cherished and supported often!!!

Way better than Expected…read more The two girls working were supper helpful and gave me a Free container of some kind of Avocado Sauce that was great. I will be back

Costa Mesa, Ca. I'm often on the prowl for a great burger…read more This place has an excellent one. It takes a bit of a wait to get it, as this is not a fast food joint. Someone is in the kitchen preparing your burger from scratch. The first thing I noticed when it arrived at our table was how the meat extends well beyond the bun and that it is about 3/4 of an inch thick. The Wagu meat has superior flavor, the number one feature of this burger. The type of cheese is unknown but it didn't matter as it did not deflect from the wonderful taste of the meat. The bun held up well all the way to the finish. The fries on the side were good, they looked as if they were cut on the premises, somewhat large size but perfectly cooked and not even a bit greasy. There was a tomato in there with good moisture and flavor, it reminded me of an Heirloom, but I'm not able to verify that. Price was reasonable for a burger of this quality. I'll be back!

+ Love the buffet line inside Tokyo Central near the back. So many options! $12/lb. I accidentally…read moregrabbed ~$30 worth of food. oh well, leftovers for lunner. . Grab utensils and condiments after checkout. - Crowded parking. Every spot felt like a compact spot. One neighbor parked on the line and you virtually can't park in the adjacent spot. - Only one near exit. Bottleneck. + Conveniently located right by the 5. + Pleasant, somewhat classy ambience.

Food is always good here…read more WHAT SUCKS IS THEY DONT PUT OUT HOT COOKED FOOD OR READY TO EAT SUSHI WHEN THEY OPEN (8am). I was here 8:30am and they blocked off entire area until they are done which realistically 9am. If your coming here for cooked food and sushi don't come til 9am.

Beautiful space! Staff was extremely friendly and working hard!…read more Came to try out their drinks but ended up ordering food as well! Steak and frittes were decent. Steak was cooked perfectly, frittes could use some work. My friend had the poke and cleaned his plate (bowl?). Tried the matcha berries & cream which was nice. I also got an iced jasmine with a vanilla cloud (cold foam?). Very yummy and great to sip on while soaking in the great ambiance. It was pretty busy when I arrived on Tuesday late afternoon, but we were still able to snag a table pretty quickly. I'll be back :)

Salty horse, I hate how much I crave you...especially when I need something quick…read more It's one of the newer coffee shop / cafes in Costa Mesa and is still on the Hot List as the line is 15 min minimum on random Tuesday at 11 am. (Does anyone work anymore!? ) The longest I waited was an hour but that was 3 weeks after opening. And I can tell you, as long as you have the time it will be worth it. The overall aesthetic is coastal cowboy meets rustic modern. There is a ton of seating with a great outdoor patio. Parking in the back is pretty slim, so your best bet is street parking. You can either get lucky or park around the block, depending on the day / time. My absolute favorite coffee is the Hawaiian Cowboy. It flavor profile is a nutty tasting honey that's refreshing yet not overly sweet. You can actually taste the espresso without it being too powerful. This coffee is worth the wait. Their other drinks are also good, but this one takes the cake. They have a pretty expansive food menu as well, so it's much more than "just a coffee shop". And you can't forget about their baked goods. O M G. It's from a local bakery (sift bakery) who makes the best non basic treats around. Salty horse found its place at the top of my list in a very saturated coffee market.