OK, it's Friday night and you live in Cardiff or you're visiting Cardiff what are you gonna have…read morefor dinner that everyone is gonna love? You're gonna go into Seaside and go to the counter and say I want the classic Cardiff crack sandwich, which will feed at least two people and maybe a kid beside. Then you gotta go down and lock the chip aisle and get your favorite chips. Maybe a nice bottle of wine check out go home and eat! When we first moved down here, I wasn't a huge fan of Cardiff crack, but I've become to look forward to every chance I get to have it. I know why it's a legend, so if you're in the neighborhood, stop and get it.

This place is our go-to for just about everything whenever we stay in Cardiff. On weekends, their…read morebreakfast platter is a must-have--it comes with French toast, eggs, thick-cut bacon, and a potato pancake. The portion is generous enough to share, and it's so much easier than dealing with the crowds, parking, long waits, or having to bus your own table like we seem to encounter at so many places around San Diego. For dinner, we often stop by the deli and seafood counter to pick up cooked shrimp and a few sides. We take everything back to our Airbnb, warm it up, and enjoy a relaxing dinner on the patio. It's become one of our favorite vacation traditions. The dessert case is incredible, and choosing just one treat is nearly impossible! I do miss the tuxedo custard mousse cake (or whatever it was called)--it was absolutely delicious. It's also a great place to grab lunch meats, fresh rolls, or bread for easy beach sandwiches. Best of all, the staff is consistently friendly and genuinely enjoys chatting with customers. I've had so many pleasant conversations with people at the seafood, meat, and deli counters over the years. Great food, great service, and always a stop we look forward to on every trip.

Wild Fork is a great niche store for specialty meat and seafood! My fiancé' and I discovered this…read morestore through a yelp event....and when my older son wanted to replicate a Brazilian steakhouse experience for his birthday, my fiancé knew Wild Fork would have delicious meat! Besides meat, their seafood is really good! My younger son and I had delicious branzino. Even though everything is frozen, you really can't tell since they only carry high quality meat and seafood. You'll find other frozen items here like desserts and even pizza (yes, I saw frozen pizza!), but why get them when the meat and seafood are the stars? The store is bright, well organized, and really clean. Employees are friendly and helpful. Plenty of parking as it's located in a huge strip mall....but you can't miss Wild Fork- it's on the end. 5 stars! We'll be back!

I had never been inside a wild fork before, but we decided we were gonna go in there because we…read morewanted to try to find a couple unique cuts of meat at a reasonable price. we were also interested in potentially what they have in terms of seafood. I am not sure what I was expecting (maybe like a grocery store refrigerated and freezer section,) but I was surprised at how it was laid out. It was three aisles of the lower banks of freezers, with full wall freezer along two walls, and a few dry goods which makes sense because everything that they have is frozen at ideally the peak of freshness. It was very clean, looked a bit futuristic and was well coded. With different color signage to indicate where the poultry, beef, pork, seafood and prepared foods were. Easy to head to the section you were looking for. We looked around the store a lot and the folks who work there were very attentive. They asked us a number of times if we needed any help, answered any questions that we had, and even gave us some suggestions and background on certain cuts. We ended up going with some picanha, a couple other types of steaks, and a couple options of seafood. All the pricing was all very reasonable and now we have a fully stocked freezer.

Loved loved shopping here! 1st time and won't be my last. I bought the dishwashing pods. Such a…read moregreat feeling to bring my own containers to save on packaging!

NOW KNOWN AS SHINE MARKET. This is a bulk store for those who care about quality, non-toxic…read moreproducts for the home. And for folks who hate to waste good things and don't want to create tons of garbage for landfills. The foods are delicious, and I love that I can bring clean bottles and canisters to fill and refill. I tried their wooden bamboo toothbrush and love it. No more swallowing microplastics when I brush. You need to visit them to see what they have!

Trader Joe's is great. I love their food and other assorted products, their service, their company…read more This location has terrible parking though. It is located in an overcrowded strip mall, with way too many businesses, not enough parking spots, and some of the worst and rudest drivers around. People fighting over spots, because they are afraid to walk a few hundred feet. The staff was very nice, friendly, helpful. The person giving out the samples was warm and friendly. Free samples add to the ambiance, and like Costco, I think it helps get people in, buying the sample items, and more food in general. I am surprised that more stores don't do this. This location seems to be not as big as some of the other locations that I have been in, but I didn't notice any products missing. It was relatively crowded on a Saturday morning, but we were able to get in and out in a timely manner.

I really enjoyed shopping at this Trader Joe's branch. It…read morehas everything in stock including the new items and the regular products. The place is spacious and very clean. They have ample parking. Trader Joe's offers a diverse selection of products. For example; high quality olive oil, fresh meat, seafood, dairy and non- dairy products, salad, salad dressings, cheese, candies, chocolate, and bakery. In addition to their frozen section, beauty products, and fresh produce and fruits, and canned fruits. They also have wide variety of wine with affordable prices. Their flowers and roses come in myriad of colors. They have wide selection of beautiful bouquet. The service is excellent. The staff are very friendly. I love to shop at Trader Joe's wherever I go.

All I can say is OBSESSED! This is a specialty grocery store. Did some of the sushi rolls -…read morerainbow, avocado and a real crab roll - excellent! Also grabbed Straus family creamery ice cream - well worth the calories. Also grabbed a green juice and a sweet keychain teady bear made from real Alpaca fur! Kiddo is 15 and loved this grocery store as much as I did!

Feel so healthy just walking into Jimbo's! Great selection of fresh produce, flowers and organic…read moregoods you don't find in other stores. I did not try the hot bar food but it's always fun to come shop and see all the healthy, natural options available.

Harvest Ranch Market is a wonderful neighborhood-focused specialty grocery store known for its…read morecurated selection, quality ingredients and welcoming, boutique feel. The one in Rancho (near Spring Valley) just closed. So sad about that. Thankfully, we still have this location. This is such a great spot. The market appeals to shoppers who value freshness, thoughtful sourcing and convenience. There is a huge selected range of fresh produce, including organic and seasonal fruits and vegetables. The meat and seafood department -- my favorite department -- is a standout, offering high-quality cuts of beef, chicken and pork, along with fresh and sushi-grade seafood. The deli and prepared foods section is phenomenal! And it's full service. They have Boar's Head meats and a wide assortment of cheeses, along with house-made salads, sandwiches and ready-to-eat meals. The market also offers a bakery selection with pastries and desserts, as well as artisan breads that pair well with the store's specialty items. My absolute favorite item in this section are the chips, which are fresh, thin, crispy and perfectly salted. I will stop in for the chips alone. Beyond the fresh departments, Harvest carries a thoughtful mix of pantry staples and other products. Shoppers can find specialty oils and vinegars, unique seasonings, sauces, olives and chocolates. The wine selection excellent as well. The overall shopping experience is clean, friendly and personal, and the staff are generally very helpful and knowledgeable. Prices tend to be higher than large grocery chains but, again, this is a specialty store often with much higher quality. One of my favorite grocery stores in San Diego.

Great prepared foods and my favorite potato salad ever! Great employees! I stop by whenever I'm in…read morethe neighborhood

Came to the Leucadia Farmers Market for the first time and it did not disappoint. Located in an…read moreelementary school, you'll see a bunch of tents lined along, selling everything from flowers, fruits, jerky, meat, cheese, and more! Pros: -I love the variety of food vendors that they have here. There were also vegan options available. -there is a shaded seating area that has picnic benches but people also brought out blankets to enjoy the day -some live music was available when I stopped by Cons: -parking can be a bit difficult and since this is in a residential neighborhood, you need to be careful of where you park. It I was able to get street parking not too far away Overall, a delightful farmers market!

-Amazing farmers market! Great variety of produce (fruits veggies meats etc)…read more - food selection was also super cool, we got stuffed hash browns which were delicious, there were pasta, pizza, Kenyan food, Thai food, etc. after ordering food, you can also sit in the grass areas or lunch tables areas that are shaded. My highlight of this place was the green juice from morning star ranch!! Everyone had a bottle and rightfully so, super nutritious and delicous - this farmers market is at a elementary school which is great -parking can be tough but we had parked in downtown Encinitas and just walked over (about 20 minutes)

My go to place for general groceries. I always find great deals on produce and meats here. Apart…read morefrom groceries, the flower department is AMAZING. Their florist, Susie, creates amazing bouquets and I can always trust the flower selection to have what I am looking for.

Keeps getting worse and worse. The store is unclean and broken down. It seems like the customers…read moreare the least important part. The refrigerated cases were mostly broken. The aisles are crammed with displays trying to entice you into buying more. It is hard to maneuver through the aisle. I feel sorry for the elderly shoppers with mobility issues as they try to navigate the store. I've seen a wheelchair user have to turn around in the aisle since they could not make it past the display. Definitely an ADA violation. As if they care! This is on top of the carts left in the aisle by employees as they are stocking the shelves. Their convenience is more important than blocking money-spending customers. The cashiers are busy on their phones, so checking you out seems to be a secondary priority. When the bagger falls behind, the cashier will not help bag the groceries after ringing you up. Instead they start ringing up the next person while you are still waiting for your groceries to be bagged. Makes it easy to mix up whose groceries are whose. Anything to get back to their phone quicker, I guess.