We love Garden Farms. We use to go to the one in Chula Vista. We moved to Lakeside about 6 years…read moreago, when I found out they had another location out here I was so happy.

I go to this grocery store on a weekly basis just an FYI. I'm currently looking for a job so I went…read moreinto the store in the AM asked to speak to a manager where I was questioned on why when I told her I was looking to inquire whether they were hiring so I was in need of a manager. The older lady then responds with "oh we're always accepting apps and we don't have a manager in. I look up and he's sitting at his desk up stairs. What a joke!! What kind of customer service is that?!?! So I call 5 hours later trying to speak to a manager and two employees get on the phone and give me the run around and repeat to me we're always accepting apps. EVERYBODY'S ALWAYS ACCEPTING APPS. The poor customer service has made me not want to go shop there and 100% not work there. Don't waste your time here because they'll waste it for you.

After this experience I feel like I should go back and give Crest foods 4 stars... anyway. So here…read morein Crest we have two 'markets'. Those being 'Crest Foods' and 'Rainbow Market' Now I have to give Rainbow Market a little bit of credit because they do actually have a little more food items like a market would. This place fits the neighborhood. The guy working behind the counter was real nice and they had diet pepsi so I was a happy camper. The place is a little dirty and could use some sprucing up, but otherwise it will fit the bill when I need diet soda, booze and random condiments.

This market is small compared to the popular supermarkets. They carry a full range of items:…read morecanned goods, dry goods, dairy products, fruits, vegetables and they have a butcher. The customer service is fine: the cashier is friendly and they are helpful at the meat counter. Overall, you can always stop here to pick a few items you might need until you are able to visit a larger supermarket.

Barret's market always gets five stars. It's like Disneyland here all the fun things you wish you…read more Service is exquisite. The ambience is beautiful, clean and cool.

I'm not sure what's going on with this place but it used to be a great place to shop. Now when we…read morego they're constantly out of items. For example, they haven't had cottage cheese for weeks. We called and asked why on the phone and they say it's because of manufacturing issues but Albertsons, down the street has tons of it; so much so they have it on sale, so I don't think that's what's going on. Their dairy section always seems hit or miss- and it's been a miss a lot lately. Something is wrong with their ordering. There is no consistency. Another issue is with their rotisserie chickens. Most of the time they are all burnt. We've asked multiple people in the front of the store at checkout and honestly, most of them don't even know they sell chickens. It's really odd how people working in such a small store have no idea what's going on in the back of the store. And obviously no one working there seems to notice nor care that the chickens are all burnt. I don't understand how no one working there says anything. I mean, it looks a bit strange to be selling burnt chicken, no? In addition there is no consistency in the sizes of their rotisserie chicken. They used to be like 3- 3.5 lbs each. Now they're often 2 lbs and under and they're the same price. If there's going to be such a discrepancy in weight, they should be sold by the pound. Getting back to ordering, I'm not 100% sure but it seems like one of their freezers malfunctioned because they had it empty for a few days. Then all of a sudden all the ice cream that they put back in the freezer looked like it had previously melted and instead of throwing the sticky melted messy ice cream out, they just put it back for sale. I was going to buy some but I could tell that the cartons didn't look right. That is not okay. It should be counted as waste and restocked with fresh product. I don't think Tillamook would appreciate them selling their product that's obviously not up to standards. Regarding their soup bar, I have noticed in the evening, before even the local jui jitsu gym lets out next door, they are often out of multiple soups. I'm talking at like 530pm. The hot bar is often similar. Why is this not being restocked for dinner? Lastly, I just want to reiterate that although the cashiers are usually very friendly, they really should know what's going on in the back of the store. I mean, when we ask them about the soups, they should at least know that soup is sold there. They should know if they cook the chickens in- house and/ or who to speak to regarding the fresh food. They act like they've never seen the back of the store. So I suggest maybe giving them a tour when they're hired and telling them some things so that when they're the only ones customers have the opportunity to speak to, they have some knowledge of what's being sold. It was almost humourous when we asked why the chickens were always burnt and they were like, oh we sell chickens? Seriously. That's bad training. You can do better and I really want you to. I do appreciate there being a smaller grocery store here and their produce section is great. It just seems like some things are slipping a bit.

When I first moved to San Diego I had a roommate who loved GTM and went about once a month. She…read moreshowed me her deals and talked about it constantly. Since then, I have been meaning to go but Santee, Chula Vista and the former Lemon grove area stores were just too far from north county. I'm just not down that far very often. Recently, I had a drs appointment not too far away so I looked to see how close it was. It was early in the day so traffic wasn't a factor. It was only 10 mnutes away. Today would finally be the day! I pulled up and got a parking spot right out front. I walked in without a cart figuring I would only get a few things which was a blessing and curse. I would have bought more with the cart but what I grabbed was cumbersome to carry. They had a tv screen when you walked in advertising their sales. The old roommate had mentioned sales and coupons so I knew to look. They have a little bit of everything, close outs from Claire's, makeup and skin products, clothing, shoes, tons of food, condiments, beverages, eggs and milk (for super cheap), dishes, cleaning products, kids stuff such as toys and clothes, electronics, pets stuff, greeting cards, furniture, you name it they likely have it. Some stuff is still a bit pricey but other items are ridiculously great deals. I wandered all the aisles and got a lot of things I needed. The lines to check out were bit long but moved relatively quickly. They have a Tuesday senior discount which may explain why it was so crowded. The staff was helpful. I will definitely be back even if I have to plan a visit. How about opening a North County location?

This place is like a garage sale for stores like Sam's Club, Costco, and maybe Sprouts? I don't…read moreknow where everything comes from. You can buy single pieces of underwear incase you shat yourself. Ilike to get cans of probiotic sodas, sparkling waters, and toilet paper rolls. I buy work pants here if I can find my size, which is short and chunky. It's a work in progress. Recently I got a king size quilt comforter but it is still in the original packaging three months later. If you are not part of their coupon club you shouldn't buy anything here unless you are. The downside is you will get text messages every week from them. Although, I kind of look forward to them since I have no friends.

What a great store, and only a mile or so from where I live here in Lakeside. Mike was at the…read morecounter today and had my cigars all ready to go. My brother has been shopping here forever, and knows both of the brothers. He always has nothing but good things to say about these guys, they always take really good care of him. He says they always go out of their way to help him with whatever he needs. Stop in for a visit.

Santee Discount Market is a conveniently located (from my house) liquor store. Well stocked with…read morecraft beers and the usual food and snacks you would expect to find at a conveniently located liquor store. One door down from the Woodside Produce Market and a few steps from the Hi-C-Era bar. The dudes who work the counter at Santee Discount Market are always friendly. Cool dudes, cool little shop.

I went into this store yesterday, I got a expired 7up and this was the 3rd time I got some expired…read morefrom the store, at this point turn this piece of shit into a good will

Beautiful store, nice selection and very friendly staff. Highly recommended if you're in the area.read more

Small corner store that has a lot of essential items at affordable prices. The brothers that run…read morethe store are so nice and caring. They play a big part of our community.

Good Small corner store stuff is pretty cheap. Good luck parking though. I like having this little…read morestore nearby.

They have everything you need to start your hike, fuel cans, food, water etc. The bus will stop…read moreright in front of the store so it's very convenient.

When you walk into The Green Store it's like walking into your favorite Aunt and Uncles house. Or…read morebetter yet, like Grandmas house. They have pretty much EVERYTHING you need, or if they don't, let them know and they'll make sure to have it on the next delivery truck. The meat quality is great at the deli, the handmade boar's head sandwiches are delicious and the customer service is so tasteful! 10 out of 10 times if I need something at the store I'm going to The Green Store. =)