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.

I love coming here very much because I love to buy delicious food, service is always good, and nice…read moreatmosphere, too.

Using the Albertson'a app has been a such a gift. There are digital only deals for online orders…read morethat are just killer. However, the quality of their customer service has been inconsistent - from downright horrible to great. My first time picking up an order went as smooth as silk. The next few times were ridiculous. Our pick up time wasn't upheld. Not only that, they hadn't yet started gathering our items. Another time, we were lied to about our online order - whether they actually received it or not - then about whether they had employees available, etc. We set pickup time for 6pm but physically picked it up around 8:30pm. I was promised a follow-up from the local manager by the online customer service rep but never received it. The online deals are hard to beat so we won't stop altogether but we may try alternatives before shopping here.

Great overall, a lot of options like meats salsas tortillas fresh daily, dairy and a whole lot of…read moredrink options for all ages

This a nice little neighborhood market located in the community of Alpine. I came in looking for…read moresome vegetables and corn tortillas. I found the zucchini for only .59 per pound, which was not doubt, a great deal. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ranch-farmers-market-alpine?select=RK9bbRRsJJ_CmPxhiF5sNg#-N2syDG6smNPnzUw-guIIw) Also, the corn tortillas were only .99 for a pack of 3 dozen. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ranch-farmers-market-alpine?select=RK9bbRRsJJ_CmPxhiF5sNg#lthP16GuDrfimJq5jPE43Q) I also picked up a few Roma tomatoes, since they were only .99 per pound. I gotta make that salsa.. This market also has a butcher on the premise, who prepares fresh cuts of meats, and also makes special marinades for their house prepared carne asada and pollo asado for your grill. The place is small, but they carry the important basics, and they provide that very important down to earth friendly hospitality. Oh yes, they also have a propane tank exchange program. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ranch-farmers-market-alpine?select=RK9bbRRsJJ_CmPxhiF5sNg#bIURjWx2FOR-rFZKVbw3vw)

I am writing to express my formal complaint regarding my experiences at Crest Foods. I have lived…read morein Crest for over six years and have always made an effort to support our local businesses, but several serious issues have led me to stop supporting this business. Years ago, I unfortunately suffered from food poisoning after consuming pizza from Crest Foods. While I continued to support their establishment for other services, my recent experiences at the gas station have been even more concerning. I discovered that my credit card was charged for gas that I did not purchase. Furthermore, I have noticed significant discrepancies in gas pricing and volume compared to stations at the bottom of the hill. These experiences have left me feeling that local customers are being taken advantage of. Especially after bringing the issue directly to their staff and being given excuses that didn't make any sense while shifting blame to customers . I wanted to bring these matters to the attention of the community to warn everyone and explain why a long-term local resident will no longer be supporting Crest Foods

Pizza is always great. love the guys that work there. food and gas are super affordable. gas, beer,…read moreand pizza; the american dream.

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.

I go to this restaurant a couple times a month. Last night I ordered the (10) wings and side of…read moremeatballs. IT WAS SO GOOD. It is a bit pricy but for me the size of the order is 2-3 meals. I will order this again. Highly recommend.

A secret of east El Cajon, or just south of the 8 in essentially Lakeside, not far from Santee--we…read morestopped for dinner after picking up supplies at a neighboring store. They are still sticking to the original recipes and I appreciate the dough of our Italian Sausage & Mushroom pizza. We also shared a Caesar salad. I like that they have a room for private events - they had the Padres game on in that room. Our server would pass by a few times so that we could ask her for anything additional. We skipped dessert this time. Our pizza was better the second day! The way they prepare mushrooms was the way my hometown pizza place did. And the CHEESE! So delicious and melt-y!!!! Enjoy it

Always friendly & helpful. They have a wide variety of things. They are reasonably priced & have…read morebeen spot on with reccomendations when I have been looking to try something new. They keep the place clean, & coolers working. I've sincerely have never been dissappointed after having visited

These guys are always nice and helpful. Don't price gouge you like other places here in Alpine.read more

I started getting the regular sized CSA box every 2-3 weeks (for two people, it lasts that long!)…read moreshortly after moving to Oceanside this year. The produce is fresh, well packed so nothing gets smushed, and best of all forces me out of my meal rut and makes me excited to cook. The food lasts way longer than what I get at the grocery store because it wasn't harvested months ago & hundreds of miles away. I look forward to farmer Donal's emails which give suggestions on what to cook and what may be coming down the pike. Give them a try, you won't regret it!

I am in awe of the variety and quality of produce that Yasukochi Family Farms puts into each…read moredelivery. For $29 delivered to your home, the regular box is an incredible deal. The offerings the past couple of weeks have been absolutely stellar. I don't think I've ever tasted grapes that tasted so sweet! I added a bouquet for $12.50, it was so fresh it lasted two weeks! The photos speak for themselves. Delivery is always prompt and you get both a window and a reminder email when your box is about eight minutes away.