I came looking for frozen pizza. They tend to have some you can't find everywhere. It was after 9, the parking lot was so dark I wasn't sure if they were open. That should absolutely be addressed. It had a creepy feel to me. Inside was fine and clean and up to Gelsons standards. I roamed around, found a ginger beer I fell in love with and forgot where I bought, got some smoked butter, excited to try it, never seen it! I noticed they had beef lung for dogs, but not elk (yes, my cat eats the elk lung for dogs- but don't tell him that). They just always have different things, and I enjoy experimenting. The truffle pinsa sounded good, Raen checked me out and she was raving about the Pinsa and trying them. She was also a sweetheart. I underutilise this store and will be going more. I wish I appreciated the Pasadena one when we had it. That pinsa was fire! read more

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Love my Gelson's! Always great produce and deli items, my most frequent purchases. Today I ran in to pick up some baking items. I can always count on great brands such as King Arthur l, Ghiradelli, and Guittard. I decided to peruse the Ice Cream and frozen dessert Isle. I needed a dessert to go with the Pot Roast planned for dinner. Before I checked out Renaud's (Plan B), thought I woukd check out what was there. Julian Pie Company Apple Pie. So excited! Gelsonxs carries these around the holidays. Notbsure if maybe they brought them in for July 4th or if this will be a standard item! These are Frozen Unbaked pies. First time trying ine and the whole family was impressed. I thawed and baked according to their instructions and it came out perfectly delicious! I am honestly thinking about getting another one or two, just to keep in the freezer in case they don't bring them back until the holidays! read more

Gelson's Long Beach - Grocery Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I met a business associate at the wine bar, and I forgot how much I like Gelson's. I used to frequent the one in Palm Desert, and they had a cafe tor casual dining. I had the salmon salad, and we shared fries and Gelson's reserve cab fr Yountville. First of all the greens were very fresh, and the salmon was nicely grilled & seasoned. It was a good sized portion for $15. Secondarily, the fries were GBD, and reasonably priced. Lastly, the wine had a nice finish, and was not too expensive like all the other items. Brooke was super nice, and took excellent care of us. The wine bar area is popular, and there is space in the center for people with disabilities (lower seating vs a bar stool). Unfortunately, we don't have a Gelson's in HB. I like the vibe and the food better vs Whole Foods. In addition, the wine bar is genius. read more

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This is a large store with regular items and a wine bar. It's very light and clean. Nice bakery with items from Katella.

This is not my usual grocery store, but I was staying in the area for a few days and took advantage of their deli food options for a couple of meals. The $5 for two slices of pizza is a great deal. Is it the best pizza you'll ever have? No. But is it a filling meal, with a variety of topping options, for an incredibly reasonable price? Yes. While I didn't try them, they also offer sandwiches, burritos, a salad bar, and a poke bar, so there's something for everyone. Prices go up for these options, more in line with what you see at other grocery stores, so if you're looking for the best deal stick with the pizza. read more

Holy shit I love this store. Super pricy but everything is so good. Best seafood counter I've ever seen at a store. So worth it.

I have been visiting this Gelson's off and on for the past 3 years as I've occasionally been doing some work in the area. The store is very organized, well-stocked, and clean. While prices lean towards the higher side, they carry many products and brands that you can't find elsewhere. I come for specific things they carry like gigantic crunchy Peruvian corn snacks, Mighty Leaf tea, and a brand of lactose-free yogurt my wife loves. They also have a great variety of cheeses in their deli area that I often peruse and their wine selection is great. They don't have self-checkout so you need to go through a checkstand. Every time I've gone they're understaffed, so there's always a long wait in line where I've been checked out by glowering employees. I will say I was surprised on my most recent visit to be checked out by a smiling, energetic woman, which was a refreshing change. read more

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Are you ready to trade about 20-30% higher prices for convenience? Then, Gelson's is for you! The hot bar, poké bar, floral market, deli, patisserie, olive oil bar, etc. are all great, and full of fun, tasty options for you to get a quick meal, or stock up for a picnic or event. They even have an actual bar if you want to toss a couple back before you shop for the bougie essentials! The service is always efficient, friendly, and helpful (especially the pizza guy! He's great!), and the store itself is clean and well-stocked. However, it's always WAY more expensive than other markets. What you're paying for is the convenience of its location (I live relatively close and it's on the way home), and the ability to buy "regular" stuff, as well as fun/convenient items. Overall, a nice place to shop. read more

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Drove by Saturday morning and to my surprise there was an event happening right before my eyes. It was Gelson's "Catch the Hatch" sale for their hatch pepper/hatch chiles. From 8am-2pm, a small collection of tents were set up offering freshly roasted hatch peppers ranging from mild to very hot. After the peppers get scorched, they are then filled into plastic bags to steam up and subsequently sold in cardboard boxes. A DJ was spinning 80s pop music while a light rain droplets were falling on a cloudy day. The smells were alluring and inviting in part coming off of their grill. Hamburgers patties and sausages mixing in the mild variety hatch pepper and cheese were being made fresh. I tried their hamburger, a whopping juicy chunk of meat with lettuce and tomatoes. As far as breakfast goes, it was kinda unusual but no doubt a memorable one. In addition, other food businesses brought samples of snacks, drinks, and even ice cream into the fold. Had no idea Gelson's had these types of events, but now I'll keep an eye out for others. read more

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Definitely a great high end market with great cooked foods, salads, and bakery. Fresh vegetables, meats and seafoods. Plenty of choices of high end or Gelson branch name. Big parking lot and with outdoor and balcony overlook the harbor view. Store is well keep and well organized with friendly staff. Bright and homey feeling upon walking. Fresh flower, great smell of good baked just make you want to buy more stuffs then you support to. As for the prices, well they are on the high end so if you're on budget, look at the prices first. Great place, great quality, great staff and plenty of great choices to shop. read more

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Came by to get Valentine's Day dinner and we were so excited with the lobster and steak deal but this is the 2nd time we have received stinky lobster from this location Also our lettuce today had BUGS! All the way down to the core of the lettuce. Very disappointed in today's run. Location is super friendly and always helpful. I think there just needs to be a little more care when it come to product. read more

This has become me and my granny's little secret coffee spot. Every other Sunday we meet up for coffee, pastries, and to catch up on life. We talk about the good, the bad, the stressful, the funny... just life fr. She always gets the almond croissant and swears they put the perfect amount of butter in the middle every single time and I get the morning bun -- flaky, cinnamon sugary goodness rolled up like heaven. The girls that work in the bakery are always so sweet too. I love Gelson's Markets as a whole honestly. It's definitely a boujie grocery store though. If you ain't got no money take your broke ass home because somehow you walk in for coffee and leave spending $47 read more

What better food place can you go to on a Friday night than the grocery store! Their shareable menu is good to share or if you are dining solo. The gentleman that takes care of the wine bar knows his crowd and gives the whole place a homey type feeling even though it's sitting in the corner of the grocery store deli. My usual order is the steak frites at a whopping $13!!! Who can beat quality steak frites at $13?! read more

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Ok stop by just to pick up a few things on my way to the beach. Decide on 8 pieces of fried chicken. This was a about 430 on a Friday. Got the chicken and pick up some potatoe salad. Going to say it. It was unedible the Chicken should have been thrown out by noon after being made Obviously early in the morning. The potato salad actually was actually just mashed up potatoes I'm thinking they forgot to add all the other ingredients that go into potato salad. So in short I paid about 30 bucks for stuff to throw in the trash . Come on managers stop and taste the products you are selling that will instantly fix and solve the problems of selling garbage read more

My only rub with this store are the very high prices for the same items I could get elsewhere, however you are paying for the quality so no complaints here. I came here to get items for my husband's birthday dinner, so I knew the cost would be higher than normal. The service is excellent and the store has an extensive food bar. Aisles are well maintained and clean! If you are looking for high quality meats and produce, look no further, this is the place! read more

We had the loveliest time upstairs in their outdoor patio. Our server, Sam, was so sweet, attentive and provided the best service! We enjoyed the views, our drinks, and the food was delicious! read more

I have been coming to this Gelson's for 10 years. I was there today and could not believe how bad it looked. Shelves empty, produce looked horrible, and salad bar had a whole tray of wilted spring lettuce ...was shocking honestly. I have never seen this store look so bad. I was speaking to one of the tellers, and she said others have made comments as well. Unsure what's going on in there, but for such a high end EXTENSIVE grocery store... you best get it together. Unless you are planning on shutting down, and not telling the public. My understanding is they have a new manager? Horrible! read more

My experience at the deli section of Gelson's Markets was extremely disappointing. I showed up around 12:40 PM to order two sandwiches from the former Wolfgang section, right in the middle of the lunch rush. Surprisingly, the one employee who normally works that station was on break during peak ordering time, which doesn't make much sense. None of the other deli staff seemed to know how to make sandwiches--they appeared limited to scooping pre-made items from trays that honestly looked old and unappetizing. Eventually, one employee attempted to make my order (a turkey club and a chicken sandwich), but she clearly wasn't comfortable or experienced, and it showed. When the regular sandwich worker returned, he didn't step in right away--even as she struggled--and only took over after being asked multiple times. In total, it took over 30 minutes just to get two basic sandwiches, and by the end, I wasn't even confident I wanted to eat them. This was easily the worst Gelson's experience I've had. It felt like there was no management presence to ensure things were running smoothly, especially during a busy lunch hour. read more

You never know when the mezzanine will be open. Completely random. Staircase is always locked. Elevator might or might not be working. Don't assume you can enjoy your morning coffee on the mezzanine. read more

It's always a pleasure to shop at Gelsons- everything is fresh, organized, and top-quality. However, I did want to give special feedback for the gentleman working the butcher counter today (if I remember correctly, he wore glasses). I asked about pre-marinated carne asada and while they didn't have carne asada available, he offered to thin-cut their skirt steak and marinate it for me, saving me an extra trip. What a pleasant experience! Gelson's just earned a new regular! read more

I don't know what's happening to Gelson's. I went in to get hot food and there was nothing there and it wasn't hot. when I got to the cashier Debbie, she was very rude. She didn't even acknowledge me when I said hi, then I told her I could bag she wouldn't give me my bags and then when she did give me the bags she practically threw them at me. I'm shocked everybody used to be so nice there and I don't know what's happening. I hope you will continue to have better service in the future because I used to love shopping there. read more

Clean store full of quality products. They have their own private lot, no street parking. The employees are extremely nice, professional, and charming. Here you can find items that are not available at other markets. read more

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Gelson's is my go-to spot for freshly made grab-and-go grub. The selection is abundant - featuring everything from premade cheeseboards, a sushi station, a poki bar, hot stations, soup bars, dessert stations, a wine and beer bar, they even have an olive oil and vinegar bar, which I hadn't considered as a necessity before it came into my life via Gelson's. Each of these bars is staffed and the service is top-notch. I've always found the staff to be friendly and happy to provide samples or recommendations. My favorite things to buy are: - Cheese Boards: The perfect blend of gourmet cheeses and accompaniments (pictured: $33.03) - Cake bites: The Decadent, which is a gluten-free dark-chocolate cake that can be purchased as a full cake or single serve cake bites The ambiance is equally as impressive, as the store is always clean and fully-stocked. It's also significantly less crowded than other grocery stores, with little to no wait time at grocery check out. It's worth noting that Gelson's can be a bit on the pricier end, which is why I only pop-in for the premade items that I'm looking for and do the bulk of my shopping at more affordable stores. With that said, the premade products are worth the price-tag due to their high-quality and the exceptional service that comes with them. read more

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New review JUST ON THEIR ROOFTOP bar. Four of us popped in this past Saturday about 6:15pm. We all have enjoyed the downstairs bar so thought this upstairs might be worth a trip. But oh sadly it was really, really disappointing. There are sofas up there, which are quite dirty and too low to have any view. There is one large high top and one small one. All look disorganized. Staff was there but were initially talking among themselves. Menu is the same as downstairs with a few bucks off a few beers. We didn't stay. read more

So I've never been to one but have heard of it for ages and after stopping at pch and 2nd shopping center I thought this is my chance plus I had tasted their sheet cake ages ago and it was delicious so I want hoping to buy a slice This place reminds me of or it's like if Albertsons and Whole Foods had a baby! You get Albertsons quality vibe and prices on many things but there's the more gourmet higher quality and higher over priced items that you'd get at a Whole Foods like sushi,salad bar and virgin olive oil station lol I walked around to get a few things I was missing but yeah the store wasn't that huge and their bakery was located at the front of the checker lines which was interesting and they were missing a lot of foods (premade) when I went and the bakery too was lacking and no sheet cake anything The checker was really friendly though but would I make it a habit to come here? Not really mainly because distance and some of the over priced items but if I had to get regular groceries yes why not if in area read more

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This is like the Disneyland of Grocery Stores!! However, prices are high. You need to select your food choices at a reasonable rate. It can be found... the wine bar host invited me to come in. But GEEZ- I can't spend $50 For mere food and a glass of wine! read more

A little on the expensive side but worth the quality. Beautiful clean store, perfectly situated on 2 main streets. Produce is limited but fresh. The delicatessen is large with so many options, salad bar, pizza bar; as well as a wine bar. Fresh meat department looks fabulous. I always enjoy the variety of goods I do not see in other grocery stores plus their poke bar is always a great choice. Small but nice charcuterie choices. Customer service is always helpful and kind. We always stop in when in town and pick up some goodies to enjoy while walking the marina nearby. read more

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Best supermarket!! Best flower and customer service! And the beers are not to bad either

Love Gelson's, but their parking lot has become a haven to the homeless. It's becoming dangerous. There is a car from Nevada with a homeless person living in it (and periodically dumping cups of urine out). Today, another homeless person was sleeping adjacent to the entrance. read more

Gelson's Long Beach - Homeless sleeping. - Grocery Near Me - Long Beach, California

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#1 the poke bar looks somewhat ok, not always maintained & I've brought this to the attention of management at least 5x. More importantly is the quality.....the last 10x I've gotten poke to go, the horrible aftertaste lasts for 4-6 hours....this is an indication of poor quality (like every time I've ever gone to a korean-owned AYCE sushi which is priced around $40 per person....never again. #2 the hot soups are awesome #3 the prices on everything are even more expensive than pavilions!!! Ridiculous and the customer service is lame read more

Gelsons is for me a "feel good" store. They have lots of groceries and many different cool brands that you don't see at for example Ralph's. This Gelsons also has a little wine bar where you can grab a bite to eat whilst sipping on some good wine. The wine bar is right next to the entrance. They also have an amazing outdoor patio on the second floor where they serve during selected hours. Amazing view and very cool outdoor place looking over the marina. The only reason it is getting 4 stars instead of 5 is due to the fact that I have numerous times found the exact same product Gelson is selling at another store but for way less. read more

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Some women feel excited to shop for clothes or purses & im no different. However, I do want to add food to that list. I love a great grocery store. Although I do go elsewhere for fresh fruits & vegetables due to the incredibly high prices I enjoy coming here for other ingredients. They have a great deli & cute outdoor area to eat if you have time but I usually know what I need and head out. The meat section is great & fresh! I'm also a huge fan of their butter and olive oil sections. This is one of the grocery stores that I've been to where no one on the floor that works there seems approachable. Overall a nice grocery store if you can afford it. read more

The lunch special is amazing A+ $13 for a sandwich with 2 sides. The ladies at the deli are always super helpful and friendly. A very underrated lunch spot. read more

Gelson's is the ultimate foodie paradise! There are all sorts of delectable treats - a salad bar, hot food bar, hot pizza, sushi, even a bakery with specialty items. I have lunch here frequently and appreciate the ample seating that you can find inside near the bakery and upstairs on the patio (kind of a well kept secret). The employees are helpful and kind and the store is clean and well stocked every time I visit. I do wish there were self checkout stands available but that's just me. I can handle a little face to face interaction if it means I can enjoy all that Gelson's has to offer! read more

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Terrible service! I am a Visually Impaired person. I went to the deli. No one was around to help me and another customer. When she wandered over, I asked for 1/2 pound of two salads. She tried to give me a whole pound of each and lied about it. The other customer informed me that it was one pound not half. The worker was snarly when I asled her to take it back and bring it closer to 1/2 pound. I wemt to check out. I asked the sales clerk what was on the pay screen. I had explained that I was unable to see the screen. She was nasty. As she walked away, she muttered "holy moly." I will take my business to Whole Foods or Lazy Acres were they clearly believe in customer service. read more

*MEZZANINE Review*: We have been upstairs quite a few times - the concept of the rooftop is good, but it needs better service/management. To start, there is always someone's leftovers, trash and dirty cups on tables. The cushions to the sofas are disgustingly dirty/stained. We met friends up there, and I found myself trying to flip cushions to hide stains. Last night's (5/30) visit was an utter fiasco. Brooke was running the bar, with help from Olivia. My husband and I ordered 2 of the HH beers and Brooke asked for our card to leave the tab open. Whereas Olivia rudely told our friends "I DON'T NEED YOUR CARD NOW", when they ordered their wine. Brooke came over to our table and announced that it was "last call", where we took it as a sign, to go. However she had no problem making sure that the 3 rowdy/glass breaking tables were topped up not once, but twice. But for us, "last call". Cool. Upon paying, it was very clear that Brooke lost the card she asked us, to keep the tab open. And she aggressively kept telling me she was never given a card, she gave it back, she didn't have a card. She even turned to someone and said "THIS CHICK IS OVER HERE ASKING ME FOR HER CARD". Brooke found my card, in a tab booklet, under a pile of trash and napkins. HELP!!! Gelsons needs to step in and rework the concept of this gem. It could be a great space. read more

Had the turkey dinner during the pandemic. It was great. Husband had major surgery on Monday so ordered it again. Very disappointed. Turkey, gravy, rolls and cranberries were fine but the potatoes tasted reconstituted or something. Very runny and tasteless. Dresssing and other sides also very bland. Won't be going back. spottedcow346@gmail.com read more

I ordered a complete Easter dinner from this Gelson's. At the last minute, I realized I had not ordered a turkey breast. I called and I was connected to a lovely lady by the name of Joy in the deli department. This was the day before Easter. I explained my situation and she told me Shawn, don't worry, I will make sure we add a turkey breast to your order. She was so kind and so professional went over my order with me. I will never get holiday dinners from any other place except this Gelson's. Joy is a great name for her because she is a joy to deal with. And this Gelson's is lucky to have her. read more

I don't come here often, especially for groceries. Honestly, I'm a Vons chick. I do however come here just for their little food court--wine bar, salad bar, deli, sushi bar, poke bar, steam table set up! So I was supposed to meet up with a gf to chat and catch up. We could have gone to Corner Bakery or 2nd & PCH, but it's been a quick minute since I've gone to Gelsons. I wanted to graze while sitting on their upstairs outdoor lounge with a view of the marina and 2nd St traffic. Not very popular when there's 2nd & PCH right across the street, which makes it even better--quiet and low key. Decided on the poke, because I saw an islander totally helped himself to a nice portion of poke. That was my cue that this must be good, so follow suit! Got a large bowl that come to $24+. Maybe I shouldn't have put rice in it... especially at $19.99/lb. Also got a nice drip coffee from Renaud's and split a chocolate croissant with my gf. She ordered a short rib sandwich with au jous that she raved about. It was her first time here and she's def coming back! read more

Gelson's Long Beach - Need a greeting card? They have cards for daaaaaaaaaays. I like that they carry Papyrus. So much more convenient than going to 2nd & PCH. - Grocery Near Me - Long Beach, California

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When you want to spoil yourself, go to Gelson's. It's like everything they have is fancy and top of the line and pretty costly! Come ready to drop some bucks. Husband and I were coming here for some giardiniera. But the didn't carry the one we liked, bummer. Not to worry there is a long aisle of condiments to peruse and choose from. They had so many pickled products that were of super interest to us. Pickled brussel sprouts, yum. Pickled eggs, ugh - but we had to get it after seeing Grogu stuff eggs in his mouth in The Mandalorian peaked our interest to the next level. (It was pretty good with a beer chaser. Speaking of beer, the liquor department is well-stocked with wines, beers, and liqueurs of all sorts. For instance, tequila. You can get $16 bottles, or $70 top-shelf like Casamigos. There's a tequila for everyone. I love the bakery up in the front of the shop - but that would be another review for another time (Renaud's). Great bakery and coffee drinks! Check out the produce and fruit department where you will find perfection. Pricier than any other grocers for sure. As Husband would always put it, buy good quality fruits and veggies because it is literally cheap health insurance - because you are what you eat. So, come on down and enjoy a field day at Gelson's. read more

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