I was followed around the store the entire time I was there by the security.... When I confronted…read morehim he said he was just doing his job... funny because he was only following me. Every aisle I went to he was in..Complained to the manager and of course she did nothing about it. Last time I will ever shop at this location.

Definitely need to watch your back. Some sketch ppl come in here and loiter in the parking lot…read more Security not very concerned when alerted.

Awesome little neighborhood market. Fresh veggies, nice meat, fish, poultry section and the "norms"…read moreone would expect at a neighborhood market... Close to the house so that's a definite plus... Good peeps inside and a very nice bakery department as well!!!

I tend to stop here every other week. This is my go to spot for a quick pick-up and odds and ends…read more The staff is always friendly and the pricing is fair. They have a good Mexican beer selection, and great Mexican cookies/pastries. The store footprint is smallish, but they have all the conveniences of a grocery store, including a good deal on bags of ice.

Jean-Pierre and Jorge were so helpful & nice. They have very friendly employees here…read more By far the best Vons I've been too in the South Bay! However I noticed there no international section with Hispanic & Asian food choices like the Torrance location! Hopefully they'll consider adding that aisle soon!

Ordered a corsage and a boutonniere for my son's HoCo. I was given this. They look the exact same…read morebut the " corsage" cost twice as much. Florist couldn't fix because the one who does corsages wasn't there. Mortified my son has to give his date this today. Never again.

I come here a lot for the convenience and because they have a markdown section I like to go to…read moreeverytime I come because sometimes you get the best finds for lower prices. The store is usually fairly cleans and the employees are friendly. There used to be an employee I thought had the worst customer service but I think she's gone because in haven't seen her in years. They always have great deals if you know how to shop and look for them. It's important to look for these since everything seems so expensive these days. I'm always here so I'll definitely come back.

There is signage posted that the deli closes at 8pm. The last two times I've visited the deli…read morebetween 7pm-7:15pm, everything was packed up. The first lady explained to me they were short staffed so she had to close early so she could get off on time, but she still asked me what I wanted and was nice enough to go to the back and get it anyway. The second lady said the same thing - they were short staffed - but didn't offer to do anything and had an "oh well" attitude. I've now wasted gas and two trips to the deli that's supposed to be OPEN UNTIL 8PM like the signage says. I feel for the workers wanting to get off on time and the store being short staffed, however, that is not the problem of the consumer. Ralph's should adhere to their deli times and figure this out, or change the times so we're not inconvenienced. If I arrive at 7pm, there's no excuse for everything being packed up an hour early. 10-15 minutes I understand, but an hour is ridiculous.

This is my favorite location because of the ceviche bar. The ceviche use to be too salty but it…read moresnow pretty good. Even if you didn't like it before plz give it a try now. Everyone is always friendly and their prices are good. I came here to grab ingredients for our taco night.

I went here specifically for the ceviche bar. My friend told me it was awesome. I got the mango…read morehabanero ceviche. The nice lady told me it's super hot Caliente. and it was not a disappointment. I ended up going back the next day and getting more with a friend and got some Carne Asada onions tortillas, and some beer and made tacos and had such a good time. This is a great store and wonderful food and people prices are not bad considering the shopping experience that you get vegetables on ice a real ceviche bar the ladies chopping up the vegetables are so nice. This place is worth your time. Checking out. Parking lot is old school and there's a few spots right up front. Have a blessed day. Great store great people great food yummy yummy ceviche

Who doesn't love Trader Joe's? It's small enough so it's not overwhelming yet you can get almost…read moreanything you need. They pretty much have mostly just their brands but they're pretty good and decently priced! The customer service is usually pretty friendly. The store is usually pretty clean and well lit so I can't complain! Yeah of course I'll be back!

The best Trader Joe's in the area. Really healthy food at a good price. Everyone is cool and works…read morehard, too. Five stars.

Needed a fruit tray for a meeting. Stopped in and the employee was very helpful and informative,…read morethat I will be coming here for any other meetings or potlucks.

It was a very Clean store. They had a really Good selection. Their staff was very nice.read more

I sent my son to this neighborhood store of ours to purchase a bag of chips which was marketed at…read more$2.69, but the total charged on the receipt was $3.44. This amount significantly exceeds what California sales tax would justify and is higher than the advertised price. After reading other reviews on Yelp, it appears this is not the first time customers have experienced discrepancies between posted prices and what is actually charged. I'm sharing this for transparency so others can double-check their receipts. I refuse to support local businesses engaging in this behavior.

It's a cool little corner store that usually has what you're looking for, veggies, eggs, butter,…read moremilk, bread, canned food, frozen foods although definitely read the expiration dates. I've checked a few things and notified that pie crust I was buying was a year expired and the clerk didn't seem to care and just said it's frozen. But if you're getting something quick like snacks or alcohol it's fine. Could use a pick me up from the inside as it does look old and dusty but it's a corner store can't really expect much.

Amazing pastrami sandwich l got everything on it l really like the peppers mix on the sandwich nice…read moretouch of a little heat and you don't have to pay with cash $ like the busy bee.

I don't think I've ever eaten as well as I did during my years working in San Pedro. Soooo many…read moreexcellent places to eat from restaurants to tiny hole in the wall places. A-1 is an Italian market with an Italian deli counter that just does Italian and other sandwiches right. The guy with the mustache working the meat counter has been there for years. I haven't been back in many years but other than higher prices and moving the cashier to the other side of the aisle, it was like walking into a time warp. My steak sandwich was huge and the meat was as tender as I remember. So glad a friend mentioned he saw someone on social media who gave A-1 a glowing review that led us to grabbing sandwiches and hanging out at Averill Park to catch up on things. The staff was friendly and helpful. The only negative might be the parking which is street only. We got lucky and it wasn't very busy this is not always the case. There isn't anyplace to eat in the market but there is a park across the street. They do have some shady characters hanging around at times so you might want to find a different location to eat your food if you're not taking it home.

It takes 15 mins or more to get your pick up order:( been twice and Ive had to call to get it…read morebrought out

Poor Customer Service and Unprofessional Conduct…read more On November 22, 2025, I purchased Horizon Organic Milk at the Smart & Final located at 2775 Pacific Coast Highway in Torrance, CA. The next day, November 23, we discovered the milk was sour. On November 24, 2025, I went to a different Smart & Final location ( 1636 W 25th Street, San Pedro, CA 90732 ) early in the morning to exchange the product. I had my receipt with me. The cashier informed me that they could not exchange it because I bought it at the Torrance location. I politely asked to see that policy in writing. At this point, the manager, Manny, came over. Unfortunately, he was not friendly or helpful. He insisted I had to drive back to the Torrance store and even questioned why I purchased it there. His tone made the situation feel unnecessarily hostile. I explained that I did not have time to return to Torrance because I needed to take my son to a dentist appointment. Instead of providing assistance, he responded with comments such as: * "It's not my problem." * "I can't sell this milk." I again asked to see the policy in writing. Manny initially said it would take a minute, then changed his tone and accused me of "playing games," even though I was simply requesting clarification. After going back and forth, he finally stated that I could exchange the milk after all. I returned inside and exchanged it for the same brand. When I mentioned I would write a review about the experience, the manager followed me outside the store and loudly said: "Make sure you write that you bought the bad milk at the other store. Let's be fair here." This behavior was completely unprofessional and made me feel uncomfortable. I was planning to purchase additional groceries (bananas and apples), but after this treatment, I decided not to spend any more money at this location. I sincerely hope upper management reviews the store footage from that morning. A manager should never escalate a situation or follow a customer outside the store. Basic customer service training and familiarity with consumer rights--such as California Civil Code 1723--are essential.