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    Jimbo's

    3.9 (365 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Samantha W.

    A very nice natural organic grocery store. I love that all the in-house made things are made with all organic ingredients such as the baked goods/desserts, juices, pizza, hot food bar & salad bar. The only thing about this place is that the two times I've been - the vibes from majority of customers are off. Not good vibes, which makes shopping here kind of unpleasant. But if you're not the type of person that notices/sees people's facial expressions & body language etc and you like natural organic stuff then you'll love this place.

    Not too cheesy for "Byron" @ Jimbo's
    Alannah And Daken S.

    What a super experience going to Jimbo's on Carmel Mt. Road. We were new to the store, and wanted to learn more about the 'dairy' products as we heard there was a wide selection. "Byron," the manager, took the time to show us the different kinds of cheeses and then he followed me over to the dairy case for more milk and butter products, as my husband checked out the meat counter. Byron's 10+years of experience was clearly evident and his giving us the behind the scenes look at the meat department was most informative, too. Ultimately, the steaks and ground beef were proven to be the most delicious we have found in the San Diego area! We also loved the layout of the store which was super clean and well-stocked with a fresh variety of food and health conscious supplies.

    9/25/2024.  Cakes, Pastries, Bars, etc.
    Jeff F.

    The array of pastries and baked goods were no good. At least for the ones I've eaten. 11/17/2024. Peanut Butter Pie ($6.49): a tamed dessert, as I was expecting richness. Worse than a an actual sugar-free dessert, 2.5/5 stars. Pecan Bar ($4.99): another creation that lacked sweetness. That's too bad, as the textures were on point , 2.5/5 stars. These failures have lead me not to return.

    Michael L.

    Excellent upscale grocery store in San Diego that compares against stores like Sprouts and Whole Foods. Prices are definitely on the higher end as expected of a place like this but you get excellent quality produce in return, no doubt about that. We picked up opah fillets, ribeye steaks, pumpkin pies, fall apple cider and more for a home-made Thanksgiving feast. Worth a stop for sure especially when other seafood markets in the area are out of more exotic fish like opah.

    Delicious salad with sunflower sprouts and fresh organic cherries for dessert from Jimbo's!
    Liliya T.

    I shop at this Jimbo's every day. The produce is unmatched, the salad bar is excellent, and most of the staff are professional, knowledgeable, and welcoming. But there is one glaring exception at the supplement counter named Lisa. She's the older lady with the grey hair. Her behavior is openly hostile, dismissive, and completely out of step with the standards this store claims to uphold. I've asked her simple product questions to help me find MSM powder and silica and she responded with an exaggerated "what" and "huh" as if I were speaking another language. This wasn't confusion. It wasn't a hearing issue. It was deliberate contempt, and she made no effort to hide it. Today, I watched her respond loudly and cheerfully to someone calling out to her from across the parking lot. No hearing problem. No hesitation. This is not a misunderstanding. Her selective comprehension and cold dismissal of paying customers makes her a liability, not an asset. I shouldn't have to avoid an entire department just to escape one employee's ego. The other man who works in the supplements department is awesome and he had to take over to lead me to the products I was looking for. However, Lisa's behavior is an insult to your brand and the team members who actually do their jobs with integrity. It damages the reputation of the store, and it's unacceptable. Jimbo's has built its identity on trust, service, and quality. That image is shattered the moment someone like her is allowed to treat customers with open contempt. I will continue shopping here, but I expect this to be addressed. If not, I'll escalate this further.

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    Jagruti L.

    I went to explore this grocery store after visiting the Handel's ice cream. The store is similar to the Whole Food Market and pricier. They have variety of organic produce, meat and seafood, deli, bakery, and wellness items. They have variety of Vegan items which is a plus. They have hot and cold food bar, Signature Pizza, Juice Bar, Olive Bar, Grill station, and etc. They have small eating area for those who purchase food/drinks items. It is very clean, and the staffs are very friendly. We did not purchase any items at this store.

    Bakery carrying delicious assortment
    Melody A.

    Jimbo's Naturally selection is the stuff of my dreams. The ingredients are organic, clean, minimalistic. They carry a wide variety of tons of items I currently eat, or haven't discovered before but will be integrating into my diet. In San Diego, Jimbo's in Carmel Valley and Whole Foods in La Jolla are the two grocery brands I trust handsdown for my daily/weekly grocery checklists and also my spontaneous aisle runs. I often go here to buy multiple unopened cases of my Goji Pistachio Thunderbird bars, and I always scan the aisles to find new clean products that I want to stuff in my hospital scrub pockets. Today I discovered the San Diego Bars, and though it's not organic (wish it was!), I can't wait to try their minimalistic healthy bars. During my visit today, three separate employees assisted me with finding items, and all of them were professional and welcoming. The young man in a red plaid shirt demonstrated above and beyond service and led me to the product without me even asking, saving me both time and energy. As someone who's typically extremely busy, I appreciated his stellar customer service in making sure I efficiently got through the list. Sandra assisted me in checkout, and was efficient and professional. Another very special quality about our topnotch grocery stores here in San Diego is that they are truly connected and committed to the community. This truly shows in the way Jimbo's staff reflects the community around their stores -- I love seeing senior citizens I know around the community working behind Jimbo's counters. As a longtime resident of Carmel Valley, Jimbo's was a household name I heard over the years often for two reasons: 1) premiere, organic quality groceries, and 2) older neighbors around my community who proudly worked at Jimbo's spread the word about Jimbo's community-centric reputation. I admired that, and many years later, as a fully grown adult working full-time as a healthcare provider, I remember Jimbo's commitment to our local community by bringing my purchases when I'm in the area and those of my friends and colleagues to Jimbo's. I'm also proud to say my family is a longtime Jimbo's household for groceries, and I'm grateful they had healthy products that fueled my growing years. Now that I live and work in Los Angeles, I can only stock up at Jimbo's when I'm visiting the area, but it's always a treat. We love Jimbo's so much in my family that my mom even started working there recently, and I'm always interested to hear over the phone about how she adapts and grows within a supportive work environment. On a separate note, I'm currently working in the Los Angeles emergency departments during these recent LA wildfires and I want to give a special shoutout to Melody in Deli (and Jimbo's Naturally) as she donated all the items in her Jimbo's employee holiday voucher book to me when I drove down to San Diego, so I can donate all these awesome Jimbo's items to patients, community members, and healthcare workers directly impacted by the devastating wildfires. Grateful for the support!

    This is my leftovers from a huge veggie wrap, which in January 2025 only cost $5.99. What a great value!
    Mary-Jean Z.

    This review is only for the Jimbo's deli for lunch. I've shopped at Jimbo's before, but was surprised when meeting a friend for lunch that she suggested the grocery store. She said their deli was fantastic and she wasn't kidding - they have a plethora of choices! There are warm food bars, salad bar, freshly made organic pizzas, deli sandwiches, sides and more! I saw a veggy wrap that looked delicious and was only $5.99 (most pre-made sandwiches were around $10-11) but it had red pepper hummus and I don't like any kind of peppers. I was told they could make a wrap without it if I could wait a few minutes, which I gladly did and got exactly what I wanted. I ordered a pesto pasta salad for a side, which rounded out the meal nicely. The wrap was so large, I could only eat half so I got to enjoy it again the next day (see photo). The staff was super friendly, helpful and patient (especially since I was new to their deli experience). I'm looking forward to returning to try more options!

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    Yes, EBT is a welcome form of payment at all Jimbo's locations.

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