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    Gelson's Long Beach

    3.8 (318 reviews)
    ModerateGrocery, Delis
    Closed • 6:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Kyle H.

    Every once in a while, I visit the food bar at my local Gelson's market. They have both a hot and cold food bar, a pizza station, sushi bar with daily sushi packages to go and a wine bar. They recently rearranged the whole section to make it more practical. They usually have items like lemon, garlic, roasted chicken, beef for vegetable lasagna, chicken teriyaki, Korean chicken, orange chicken, as well as soups and salad salads. Both hot and cold food items sold by the pound. Previously $11.99 a pound and just noticed that it went up to $12.49 a pound. Everyone's friendly and not much to say about the ambience as it is a supermarket. They have indoor and outdoor seating with view of the Marina and the Naples Island bridge. I usually prefer to take my food to go and enjoy it at the beach. But It is Perfect for a quick lunch.

    Timmy S.

    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.

    Olive Oil Bar
    Kelly W.

    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.

    Hatch chile fest
    Peter H.

    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.

    Christopher T.

    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.

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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.

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    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.

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

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    Ask the Community - Gelson's Long Beach

    Does this Gelson's location accept EBT? Thanks.

    We do! All Gelson’s locations accept SNAP/EBT.

    At the customer service desk where you recycle glass bottles and get general customer service, there is a mission statement on the wall. Does anyone happen to have a picture or know what it says?

    To make shopping anywhere else unacceptable for consumers who value quality products, cleanliness, convenience, and personal service… 

    Is the upstairs outdoor area open for seating/dining?

    Do you offer curbside to go on your holiday prepared meals?

    Nancy Thank you for your question. Pickup is outside for 12/23 and 12/24, but inside for the… 

    Is there salmon poke?

    Marie, Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, we do not yet have a salmon poke.… 

    Is there a viktor bene bakery inside this Gelson's?

    Thank you for your question, Christina! This location features a Renaud's French Bakery.… 

    Was looking for a kosher meat market Gelson's came up do they sell kosher meat?

    My guess is no

    Question about your $2.00 Lunch Off Thursday. Is it $2.00 Off 6.99 or 8.99?

    Brian, It's $2.00 off the regular price of $8.99. Richard

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    Review Highlights - Gelson's Long Beach

    “I heard about a wine bar that recently opened at Gelsons and today was a perfect day to try it.”

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    Olives Gourmet Grocer - Amazing Muffeletta!

    Olives Gourmet Grocer

    4.4(604 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    Olives Gourmet easily makes my top five favorite businesses in Long Beach…read more This hole in the wall is packed with all your favorite goodies. It's the perfect spot to visit before any get together. Whether you're hosting a cocktail hour or football with the boys, Olives has you covered for every occasion. I can spend hours exploring their tight shelves of Italian goodies. Their offerings include unique beverages, homemade meals, baked goods, sauces, seasoning, dessert, cheese, meats, etc. It would be the ideal place to visit if you were building out a scrumptious cheese board! I especially love their sandwich bar. Everything is fresh and made to order. The selection is large, so you'll need to return to explore it all. Highly recommend the Naples panini and the turkey and brie.

    Moved back to Belmont Heights after an eleven month stint in the hellzone that is DTLB…read more I've passed Olives Gourmet Grocer a million times and never thought to stop in. With my Afro Latino roots I was craving a Cubano sandwich and was thoughtful enough to grab a "Spicy Steve" and the service was attentive and top tier at the same darn time It's a quaint spot and mad me fee like I was diving into the better unknown secrets of Belmont Heights with pleasant results. Now what should never be allowed is the tasteless, seasonless and soulless potato salad that was presented to me at the counter which should be overhauled or punishable to the chef and crew by making them eat a years supply of this horrific concoction. All in all it was a delightful surprise and I'll be back shortly to enjoy that next round of fantastic sandwiches ! P.S. For the love of God rethink that potato solid it's a good way to lose business if it's that memorable !

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    Ethikli Sustainable Market - Storefront

    Ethikli Sustainable Market

    4.9(20 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    A little miracle has landed in Long Beach and I hadn't been aware of it until recently. I ordered a…read morenumber of items that are uniquely available under a roof where sustainability is a serious consideration. It is possible to purchase items like French lentils, fenugreek, sumac, spirulina, herbes de province, oolong, kelp powder in a variety of quantities Since the 1989 Soderbergh film "Sex. Lies and Videotapes" in which Andie MacDowell's character ponders the inevitable garbage filled world overloaded with plastic packaging and poisonous products, I realized my concern was not as lonely as I had thought. Boutique-y stores have opened professing noble crusades only to prove themselves poseurs. Ricky Gervase could skillfully expose them for their self serving pomposity, but here it is is the real thing. Real paper and elegant human handwritten labels, like a treasure box that has traveled the ancient Silk Road releasing into the air aroma and light from distant past times. They will ship online orders.

    If you are ever missing ingredients and are local, COME HERE! If you have insisted bottles or…read morecontainers send them here! What I have reduced from my cabinet, they reuse! I had so many glass jars and bottles they loved them. Staff are very nice and informative. They also take people who have snap benefits for groceries so if you're looking for something with good quality, fret no more you can get really good quality pasta, herbs, spices and oils as well as freshly baked bread at fair price! They aren't like big chains stores so do not expect them to have everything. Small business owned, come and support your local mini grocery mart!

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    Lazy Acres Market - Produce area at Lazy acres Long Beach store.

    Lazy Acres Market

    3.8(673 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    I come here pretty often after school, and it's such a good place to get healthy, good food. They…read morebasically have everything you need, from cookies, cakes, and snacks to sushi, poke bowls, hot food, salads, smoothies, and fresh juice. I highly recommend their build-your-own poke bowl and hot bar. The poke bar has soooo many yummy options, and everything tastes really fresh. There are so many choices here, so it's nice when you want something healthy but still want variety. Staff are also very nice. A big plus is that they offer 10% off for CSULB students, staff, and faculty!

    Absolutely Phenomenal Grocery Store!…read more This store is absolutely amazing! From the moment you walk in, you can see and feel the difference in quality. Everything looks incredibly fresh, especially the fruits and vegetables, and the store is clean, well-stocked, and very inviting. The selection is phenomenal! They have a fresh poke bar, salad bar, bakery, coffee bar, fresh juices, and so much more. Their bakery alone has an incredible variety of delicious-looking items. They also carry a great selection of soaps, supplements, health and wellness products, and so many unique items that you may not find at your typical grocery store. The employees are another reason I enjoy shopping here. Everyone I have encountered has been polite, friendly, professional, and willing to assist when needed. Great customer service makes such a difference! Some items can be a little pricey, but in my opinion, you get what you pay for. The freshness, quality, variety, cleanliness, and customer service make it worth spending a little more. This store is several miles out of my way, and I will STILL make the drive because it is worth it! If you haven't visited yet, you definitely need to check it out. This is what a quality grocery store should look and feel like. Highly recommended!

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    Aldi - Storefront

    Aldi

    2.9(31 reviews)
    4.3 mi

    The ONLY reason this Aldi location managed to earn a star from me is because of its overall decent…read moreprices and quality food options. Otherwise, I would have given it zero stars. The majority of the staff I have encountered--outside of one kind gentleman who is technically a third-party representative and not directly employed by the Aldi brand--have been truly unprofessional. Although there is no excuse for this behavior, it does not appear to stem from dissatisfaction with their jobs. In fact, many of the employees seem content. Rather, it is the attitude and manner in which certain clientele are treated that comes across as distasteful and disrespectful. On multiple occasions, I have witnessed and experienced childish tactics from employees. This has included making comments such as, "You better move out of the way," as customers are navigating the aisles. There have also been instances where employees appeared to aggressively toss or move boxes directly beside customers as they were attempting to pass by. While I understand that inventory stocking occurs throughout the day, there are professional standards and common courtesy practices that should be maintained during business hours. From time to time, there are also aggressive customers who behave as though they are entitled to bully others simply because they believe they can. Example: The cart return area has three lines for customers to choose from. On one of these occasions, I was placing my cart back and gathering my groceries when, out of nowhere, I saw another customer mad-dashing toward where I was standing. She then aggressively started yelling, name-calling, shouting, and scoffing in the most unladylike fashion. She gestured that she needed to return her cart; mind you, there were two or three other lanes that were open and available. Yet, she was insistent upon badgering me to drop everything I was doing during my grocery experience to appease her ill repute. Absolutely not. I am unsure whether she may have been attempting to scam me, as she was desperately trying to get me to leave my fully loaded shopping cart unattended, exposing my wallet and groceries. The security who had been on duty and watching the incident did nothing to prevent further harassment. Noting, a continuation of "selective" targeting and job performance. I've also noticed that some of the security will abandon their position to go stand in certain areas of the store and touch store product. I found this odd as I do not see how that is conducive to their "supposed" role of providing safety. Unfortunately, the negative attitudes displayed by some employees seem to mirror this same energy, creating an unnecessarily uncomfortable shopping environment. Nonetheless, I genuinely enjoy the Aldi brand and appreciate the products they offer. For that reason, I will likely continue shopping at this location. However, it would be in Aldi's best interest to address the conduct of some of the individuals representing the business. Improved professionalism, stronger customer service standards, and greater accountability would significantly enhance the overall shopping experience.

    Aldi is my new favorite grocery store. Such amazing prices on fresh produce, breads, meats, organic…read morefood, and much more. This store is really well maintained and organized. I bought some good quality food at reasonable prices. Definitely didn't break the bank. This location is small, but had everything I needed. Only thing was lacking was customer service. Cashier didn't smile or even say hi, but she did to the people behind me afterwards. I wasn't too thrilled about that because it did ruined my experience. Overall, I do love Aldi!

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    Gelson's Long Beach - grocery - Updated October 2026

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