I typically have a great time at Gelson's as they have a great selection and the people are always so nice. The last few times I have done pickup and the team that shops and bring it to your car is excellent and always easy to chat with. I had another great experience today checking out in store. My cashier and the young man bagging had me cracking up. It really made the day so much brighter, thanks! read more

Service is amazing and so is the deli food. Produce is fresh just watch out for the avocados as they mark the ones ripe ready to eat when they are very over ripe dimpled. I go here for my meat and anything I don't want over processed. read more

Gelson's, years ago, had top notch customer service. Fresh fruits and veggies. Just an overall great shopping experience (years ago)...you paid more but you got employees and management who appreciated you...not anymore...boy, nowadays it's a hit or miss. Many food on the shelves need to be checked out by the customer to make sure it's not expired. It's not uncommon for their "fresh" produce to have mold on it. Trying to get somebody to help you, even when it's not busy, is also a hit or miss. I wish they would bring back the Gelson's who thrived on good customer service. Anyhow, you pay the extra money for the name but not for the service anymore. Some of the cashiers don't thank you for your business. Oh, well...it is what it is... read more

My experience with checking out was a breeze and very friendly. However, I had arranged to pick up a My Grandma's Cinnamon Cake on a specific day, but I called and changed the pick up to the next day. When I went to the service counter, the manager groused that I had reserved it for the day before. I tried to explain that I had called and changed the pick up, but he just walked away. I was surprised at his attitude. As I said, the checkout employees are always very friendly. read more

Don't try to get anything at the deli/salad counter. I had what looked like a manager and several employees walk right past me with no acknowledgement for several minutes. After waiting around 2 other patrons came to stand and wait and lo and behold they were served before me. I had to step in and tell them I've been waiting for 20 minutes to get some help here. read more

Bought an Apple pie there for $19.95. Worst pie I ever ate. The crust was like cement, hard and thick. There was almost NO FILLING. Go to Costco 1/2 the price twice as big and filled all they way. You'll see in the pictures I've included read more

Gelson's - There's a crust dome with no filling just air - Grocery Near Me - Dana Point, California

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This is a high end grocery store and deli located on the PCH near the Ritz Carlton. Although it is a bit pricey, you can find things here that you can't get at your bigger chain stores. The deli is wonderful with a nice selection of cold cuts, cheeses, and salads. I love the poke here as well. And if you are in the mood for sushi, get it fresh here! The meat department is wonderful with fresh beef, pork, and lamb. The fish department has a nice selection of fresh wild fish and shellfish. It does cost more here, so I can't buy it every day... and it's a special treat when I do. The wine department has a nice selection . I like the gift/floral department, the flowers are so fresh! The store is very clean and the staff are always friendly and happy to help or answer your questions. Every so often they have a deal (going on now) that if you buy a gift card for $100 you get a twenty dollar gift certificate to use at a specific time!! These gift cards make a great gift to those that like to cook and buy something special!! Definitely, will be back! read more

This Gelson's Market is on PCH near The Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel. This location has everything we needed for our picnic style lunch and dinner. French bread, assorted cheese and fruits we were craving. We will definite stop by when ever near this location. read more

Gelson's - Snacks for my mini vacation. Everything was delicious - Grocery Near Me - Dana Point, California

So glad we found Gelson's! We are staying in S Laguna Beach, so this Gelson's is actually closer than driving into Laguna. What a pleasant experience for grocery shopping. Also our new favorite lunch spot. We can grab a few groceries, then lunch at the wine bar. Sean is a delight and while he was on break Jeffery took good care of us. Highly recommend for a low key dining/grocery experience read more

Gelsons, as usual, is always off the hook! Although I don't get there as often and I was like, because I live like a mile away, I would like to point out excellent service, the great attitude, Dylan, Who has been working here for upcoming 15 year!! Congratulations Dylan, Your boss Mike, is a really nice guy! But Dylan is the glue that holes the whole place together! read more

Love Gelsons. We can always count on the finest service, commitment to quality foods, and the very best community. In Gelsons just keeps improving! read more

First time shopping here at 7am. I am over 65 and I showed my ID to seniors shop. The deli lady was great. The cashier was awesome and she's usually a bookkeeper. Gelson's is only grocery store near me that offered opening early for seniors. Best idea and I will shop there again when store can be fully stocked. read more

Gelson's is the tops. Love them. Wish they delivered. Buy Whole Foods through Amazon Prime because they deliver, but they get it wrong nine times out of 10. Gelson's would never do that! Am older, live in Dana Point,and not ambulatory. Let me know, Gelson's, when you offer your own delivery service. Marilyn G read more

Needed some wine for a party so stopped in not knowing there wine selection and I was pretty impressed. I was in and out in 5 minutes with a great bottle of wine. read more

It's a great place to shop and their point system is to die for. Definitely recommend shopping her to get discounts off!

So I plan on hiring gelsons just deliver everything to me and possibly just live inside the store lol! I love Gelsons so much! They have everything I love! From the most beautiful flowers, to the freshest sushi and meats, the most vibrant delicious veggies, and unusual ingridients. YUMMMMMMMY! read more

I love Gelson's down Crown Valley and PCH. They have the finest quality meats, fish , deli hot food, veggies and excellent Poki bar. Managers and register help are friendly and helpful when you are looking for items. Help to the car is wonderful. They carry beautiful flowers, which I love to fill my home with. Hot deli is filled with so many selections you may never cook again in your home. read more

i wish i could rate this location and staff as zero stars but sadly i can't do that. if you want to have a shitty experience then feel free to ruin your day by coming here. the staff genuinely suck, are rude, and extremely disorganized. the bathrooms are filthy with urine all over the floors. and for some reason they but the bathrooms next to the sitting wine bar? gross. and for some reason, two white onions costed 7 dollars. done read more

I have been a regular customer at 2 Gelsons markets which are 2 miles apart for many years. I have been going to both since I live close to both of them. One is in Dana Point and the other in Laguna Beach. We all know they cost more than most all other grocery stores. However until the last six months or so it was worth to pay the extra money for the convenience of them being close to my home and the fact that they were not as crowded during a pandemic and they had certain items other stores did not carry. However I am done with both of them. Over the last several months I have found them attempting to sell food items that have expired on numerous occasions. In the last 2 weeks alone on 3 different occasions I have had to remove numerous yogurt cartons from their shelves because they had expired by as much as 3 weeks beyond their expiration date. When I bring the items to the manager I am greeted with nothing more than a stare as if I shouldn't be bothering them with this. For a store that pride themselves on cleanliness and being a "cut above" it should be embarrassing that they are attempting to sell expired food items that could be harmful to their customers. I would not suggest shopping there unless you want to spend the time to check the expiration date on every item you purchase. This has not been limited to yogurt. I have found expired milk cartons and bread and margarine on several different occasions. It doesn't seem to change anything by pointing this out to them. I know we are in a pandemic however I have not seen this problem in other grocery stores that I visit. I think they take their customers for granted and I think that's a big mistake on their part. read more

My husband and I wanted to spend a few hours on the beach and decided to grab a couple of sandwiches for lunch so we stopped by Gelson's. Note: you need to take a number for sandwich orders, other wise you will be waiting a while. I ordered the sandwich combo for $9.99 which included a sandwich of choice and two sides ( any sides priced under $12 a lb). I ordered the pesto chicken pasta salad and pesto spinach salad with feta and walnuts. You can also select as many toppings as you like for the sandwiches without being charged extra. This is a first since most places charge extra for avocado. The baguette or French roll make for great sandwiches. A great sandwich combo and the beach. It can't get better than that !! read more

Purchased turkey meatloaf from deli and it tasted fish mixed with dog food. Couldn't eat it was bad!

Gino, Manager & Butcher specialist in the Dan Point Meat Department rocks and here's why; I asked him to cut up a chicken for me.. and with a beautiful & caring smile he asked, " how would you like it?" Then I asked when may I pick this up ( I called telephonically-- He said this... " I do it right now you may come immediately and I'll have it ready for you.. I said, " Make it to please".. " NO PROBLEM SMILED GINO" WHY ON EARTH WOULD WE GO ANY PLACE ELSE FOR OUR ORGANIC Chickens cut up?? Thank you Gino read more

I love Gelson's Bakery they have so many dessert options and everything is so fresh. Their iced cookies are my favorite and make a great party treat for any occasion read more

I have never before seen such an organized and clean store....ever! When I walked down the first isle, I couldn't help but notice that all the food labels were perfectly turned forward and perfectly aligned. This made a huge impact on me! You don't see this in a supermarket. Everyone in the store was friendly and very helpful. I asked for the store manager so I could personally complement him on an excellent job managing this place. I look forward to returning. read more

Gelson's - This place is clean and organized! - Grocery Near Me - Dana Point, California

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I wish this was My grocery store. The one I live close to. The one I go to get all my dinner fixins at. I also wish I lived down here in Monarch Beach, with a view of the ocean, sunsets everyday, and that I was a billionairess. This place is incredible, I love their salad bar, their deli, their produce, the bakery, the little coffee area, and oh, yes, their flower department. It is glorious. Oh how I wish I was a billionairess. So flippin' bad...... I go here and dream as I pick out my picnic fixins. Then I go down to the beautiful beach and dream some more. read more

This market is uh-maaa-zing! Customer service is still a thing, ya'll, and Gelson's knows it. It seems I can always find someone to help me find an item or answer any question. This is a place where you never have to bag your own groceries or scan your own food items. No, the check stands are staffed with checkers waiting in the open to wave you down when you're looking for an open lane. Initially, you'll probably have some sticker shock at some of the prices. I always shop on a budget and take advantage of the weekly discounts that appear in the circulars. When the time is right, I pounce! Check online for the weekly specials, which can been less expensive than what any other store offers--you just have to wait for it. If you are a foodie that likes to cook, you'll find a lot of specialty ingredients you could otherwise only find online. Gelson's has your fancy olive oils, artisan coffees, pomegranate molasses, finishing salt, high-end pastas and sauces, and even some nice serving wares. Produce is pricey but the quality is superior to 99% of the other markets. Plenty of organic options, too. Samples of fruits are always available for customers to help themselves. I love going to the service deli for a sandwich combo, $9.99, or half sandwich combo, $6.95. These sandwiches are always made fresh and are absolutely delicious. Try the seasonal salads (varies) and the perennials like broccoli with mandarin oranges, fresh mixed fruit, wheat berries salad, pasta pesto salad, and Waldorf salad. You can sample as many different deli salads as you like before settling on the one that makes your tastebuds sing. This Gelson's is located nearby the beach in a very affluent area with fancy hotels. Please know that the prices here are higher than other mainstream markets, but you get a lot more when you walk through the doors. read more

Love Gelson's the store is always clean and pretty the parking is adequate High quality produce and seafood read more

I bought a small bag of cherries for $30, this is actually ridiculous. 2.03 pounds of cherries should not cost nearly that much!! The cherries I bought at Pavilions for less than half the price taste way better. You guys are just completely ripping people off. I certainly won't be back. read more

Friend and I went in for a beach day and KIM at the little deli with sandwiches was SO cute and sweet. she was kind enough to help us know what tastes best on the sandwiches and was just making our whole day better. 10/10 service and if not for her i wouldn't have know about the BOMB sandwiches. give kim a raise and a kiss read more

This is a pricey specialty grocery store. I love this store because they are the only store that carries my Watermelon juice with any degree of consistency. I also love their Almond Custard treats from the bakery, they are so yummy. But the star of the show is their Prime Rib, sliced fresh to order in the deli section. This is some of the best I've had and it's reasonably priced at $19.99/lb. Put it with a salad or some veggies and you have a quick and delicious meal. Their produce is really fresh and they have lots of specialty items. Located in a beautiful coastal area in So Cal. read more

Do not use Viktor Benes at Gelson's in Dana Point for your wedding cake. Take a look at our cake! This is how it was delivered to our wedding reception venue. Quote verbatim from the delivery person to my reception coordinator, "Well they got it for a good deal anyway." Enough said, I will not be recommending this company to anyone. read more

Both guys working at checkout this evening were extremely nice and went out of their way to help me. I don't know the cashiers name, but his helper was Egor, both extremely nice and pleasant. The cashier provided the best customer service. read more

Thank you for doing your part to ensure we social distance and keep the public safe. Always loved Gelson's for their prices and selection. Thank you. read more

Had the worst experience here just left and my cousin was racially profiled the cashier came up and grabbed the food from his hand and said are uou ready to check out . And rang him up when in fact we were not done shopping never coming here again ! read more

Gelsons is outrageously priced and overpriced and a bunch of liberals shop there which is why they have to make it mandatory to wear a mask and then they enforce it even though it's been four months in to Covid read more

Food and service is excellent. Friendly clean . Salad bar and deli samples. People that care. Worth paying more

When you walk into Gelson's you immediately know that this is not your typical grocery store. Walk down any isle and you will noticed how everything is "faced" and how clean the isles are. Go into the produce section and you see the perfect display of fruits and vegetables. You can close you eyes when selecting as everything looks perfect and I have never had a bad "pick". Recently I was in the market and the produce clerk offered me a taste of a Mini-Kiss melon. This was one of the most flavorful and tasty melon I have ever had. Got two to take home and they both were just as good as the sample. Yes, the prices are higher that you would find in most stores but the service (they take out your items from the cart, always two people at a register) in all departments and the quality of the food makes up for the price increase. read more

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Funny thing I was in there the other day went to the deli wanted some roast beef. The guy at the counter asked me if I had a ticket now I have no idea you need to get a ticket because I guess I went by the thing on the side that I didn't know where it was anyway I didn't have a ticket. I was one of two people standing there well I wasn't standing I was in my Wheelchair. Do you have a guy was already being helped so that would mean I was next but the young man couldn't realize that I was next without a ticket. The problem with young people today they have no awareness. read more

If you want the best seafood and meats, this is the place. On top of great products, they have the most professional and friendly staff. Sure it's a little more expensive, but you get what you pay for. The store is beautifully maintained and has may hard to find items. Their cheese selection is amazing. One of the most impressive things is how well they trim up their beef. I never have to clean up the steaks. They are beautiful. Well done management and staff! read more

i've now bought 4 things from Gelson's that have been expired and/or has mold on it. it is the closest grocery store to me and I always go there even though it is so expensive. I bought a almond butter that was literally hard as a rock and was easily 4 months old!! they wouldn't give me a refund, just told me to chose something else. then have bought TWO hummus' with mold sitting right on top right when you take off the plastic packaging. NOW, this morning 2 english muffins i bought had mold. i'm confused how everything is so expensive but they can't check the expiration of their FOOD sold! disgusting. read more