I've been here a few times now, usually before noon. The store has always been clean when I've gone and the staff have been helpful. I love the bakery and the food court area. The bakery has a lot of different breads and sweets that they make fresh. They sell pre-packaged items, as well as things you can grab and go like bagels and donuts. The food court area is one of my favorite sppts in the store. I have tried their pizza, which is not a bad price at around $10 for a good size personal pizza. They also have sushi, that they make daily behind the counter that's also pretty good for the price. It's nice for a quick lunch. I tried the deli sandwich and the tri-tip one was good, however the amount of meat was lacking. They also serve pho and pad thai which i want to try soon. The deli area also has prepared pretzel bun sandwiches and i do enjoy those for lunch as well. They can be a bit pricey , but they do have good sales if you sign up for a membership. The store is located in a Shopping canter, and they have a lot of free parking. read more

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I work in the same parking lot as this Pavilions. Normally I love the experience of shopping there. I've been in over 20 +times, you all really need to get rid of the Asian woman working in the sandwich department... so many times she's been rude, rolling her eyes when I asked for mayo, looks annoyed that she's even there. Sorry I came with a sweet smile, you have never changed. Attitude beyond belief. Now Liam on the other hand in the deli, stood there patiently with a smile, kind, knowledgeable about the food. Helped me with things I didn't know, offered his favorite foods, I bought so much bc of him. I will come back because of Liam. Thank you. read more

Love the customer service I always get here. Rose whom I just found out is their supervisor is exceptionally accommodating. I walked in late last night hoping to get the finishing touches for my daughter's birthday and although the floral/balloon department was closed she let me know I talked to just the right person. Totally personable gave the best compliments and also added some balloons for a gift for my girl. Great to see that they're all still good people out here! Thank you rose you're amazing ! read more

Fresh fare - fruits, veggies, etc are the best in town. We used to love buying the house-made 7-layer Mexican dip, but it slowly became a 2 layer. Or should I say: 6.95 layers of beans, the last 0.05 layer is what passes as a combination of sour cream, guac, cheese, olives and tomatoes. Not really a layer at all. It's just a giant box of refried cold beans, which is a boring snack to eat, share, or present to guests. Go back to 1/2 beans and 1/2 everything else and it will be great again! I always peek hopefully in the cold case that maybe it has returned to its former glory... but instead it feels like a scene from the Stephen King novel. That top layer just keeps getting... Thinner. read more

This review is for the made to order deli sandwiches. They are AWEFUL! The bread was stale, she put about a teaspoon each of mayo and mustard,and she put them on the same side of the sandwich! Never buying them again. read more

Cashiers very rude, except Charles and a few of the ladies. Some of the rudest people I have ever met and they talk w/ such authority. Also very high prices. read more

Sonny and Han, husband and wife, provide excellent food and terrific service at The Bistro at Pavillions. Sonny makes incredibly good Pad Thai, and Han makes fresh and delicious sushi! They are both extremely friendly and always eager to help customers!! read more

Azita from the floral department was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. I needed flowers for the senior members of our high school tennis team, and she thoughtfully recommended single-stem roses. The arrangements were beautiful, and the girls absolutely loved them. Thank you Azita! Highly recommended Pavillions florist! read more

Arrived 6.30 in morning to bakery. I checked with baking staff and said bagel would be read. 7am came and than told 7.10. 7.10 came I was told still in the oven with no time when it will be ready. Very frustrating and no respect for my time. read more

Went in to get a cup of coffee one morning. The barista was friendly and got my drink quickly. The supermarket is clean, open, and has a variety of fruits/vegetables and even some exotic ones. Shelves looked well stocked. read more

Pavilions - The store front - Grocery Near Me - San Diego, California

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Such a ripoff. Used to be Vons. Corporate decided to give it a paint job, change the name to protect the Vons brand, and hike prices by at least 25% to take advantage of the higher demographic. Ripoff city. Avoid. read more

We live walking distance from Pavilions. I wish it was still a Von's. In the beginning Pavilions offered more things in single purchase quantities. That made it nicer than Von's, maybe even rating their special name. We enjoyed buying enough hamburger from the case for 2 people. We also love the individual hamburger buns in the bakery department. We are 2 people who enjoy red meat once a week. Now there isn't loose burger in the case. Instead they offer too much dated burger on a prepackage blood sopper pad. It makes me want to puke! They are constantly out of single buns. Everything is in bulk. Isn't that what Von's and Costco are for? They were suppose to be more gourmet for people who still know how to cook. Instead everything is premade and measured. Not very much that is just basic quality food. Who knows what is in those premade pub hamburgers? Who knows what is in their meat marinades? I refuse to be forced to buy more than what I need just to have it go bad or suffer freezer burn. Pavilions is suppose to be a fresh food store. They are loosing our business bit by bit. Pretty soon there won't be anything we need to go there for. They are no better than 7/11. Thank God we live the same walking distance from Jimbo's. read more

Came in to get a rib roast at 830 in the morning when it was slow there in the store Your circus clown in the meat department with tattoos and giant stretched out ear hoops that I asked for some information needs a lesson in all kinds of things but mostly customer service Dude was too busy to give me the time of day Sorry I interrupted your busy day bozo Won't be coming back anytime soon I used to work at Vons back when customer service was a priority read more

This store is nice, and it is very convenient. However, it is extremely EXPENSIVE! I had no idea of the expense, until I was self checking out. One bag of potate crisps cost $5.99, and everything else was 2-3 times more expensive than Trader Joes and other shops. These prices are ridiculous. I spent $69 on nothing. Had I spent the same amount at Trader Joes down the road, I would have 5 bags to show for it. Why does VONS/PAVILIONS have to be so dishonest. Also, while you are shopping pharma propaganda is being pumped out the whole time, telling you to get a flu shot. Can we please be permitted to shop in peace, without being programed? I won't be shopping there again. read more

I'm so happy to have a sushi department that has a beautiful presentation & tastes fresh! Thank you! I will be checking out Pavillions Sushi Deli more often than Ralph's. read more

Beautiful store. Checking out at noon today. Big crowd with only one checkstand open. Michael the checker said he was the only one working and "I can't control who calls in sick". No manager in sight. I won't spend my money ($75) where a company is so poorly run!! read more

I usually love shopping at Vons Pavillions in Carmel Valley, but last week I bought some chicken salad from the deli. They said it was fresh made that morning with the rotisserie chicken. I've had at least 5 bones and a HUGE chuck of gristle in one small container and I had to throw it away. It's a choking hazard. They really need to pay attention when making this! Gross! read more

This is my second week I order cupcakes and they are super nice all the bakers and very helpful even today they made a little mistake in the color of the frosting and the gentleman that helped me he immediately fixed I moved from Ralph's as the people there were always rude specially this lady named Martha even when I order same cupcakes every week so I decided to move my business to Pavilions and I'm very happy with attitude of staff cleanliness of store costumer service and that you have a lot of space to walk around read more

Worse and worse every time I go. I used to like this store, but it's going downhill quickly. They are always out of things. Looks like right after the pandemic. The ready to eat food is not fresh and the prices are crazy. Why would I buy raspberries there for $5 when they are a $1 cheaper at Von's and Ralph's? Not sure what the issue is with this store, looks like they don't care. read more

This review is for Luis in the floral department. We trusted Luis to make our flower arrangements for our wedding because we heard how talented he was. He knocked it out of the park!!! The flowers were gorgeous and some of the prettiest I've ever seen. He did such a great job and helped to put a very special touch on our wedding day. 10/10 would recommend getting wedding florals here from Luis. He did not disappoint and all the flower arrangements he made far exceeded our expectations. read more

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I tried this gelato at this store and wow is it good! I honestly can't believe it tastes so good. Highly recommend. 100/100 read more

Pavilions - Salted Caramel Ice Cream - Grocery Near Me - San Diego, California

Over priced! Do not use drive up and go for food orders you get bruised fruit and expired meats.

I asked an employee for help on an item I couldn't find and they said "that's not my Job to help you find what you need" I asked another employee and he straight up ignored me. Never coming back. I don't know why they act so stuck up while working minimum wage. Terrible customer service. read more

Visited today. I had three items. Took more than 5 minutes waiting for a representative in the self checkout line because they didn't have an option for a dozen donuts. No one showed, went to the "concierge " no one there, at the floral counter there were two people and they said they couldn't help. I didn't even need the bananas. It they were not willing to help. Only two checkout lines open and two of the 4 self checkout lines were waiting for a representative for assistance. Sad. No one wants to help take your money...isn't that the most important part of running a store? Don't waste your time here. It is already over priced. And poor service makes it more hassle then the effort. read more

Great store with a wonderful selection of items. Paris is a great cashier who is always so kind. The store is clean and a nice place to shop. read more

I've been coming to this location for some time . It was close to my doctors office . And I liked several other departments here . But the Pharmacy has gone downhill . Extremely . Staff isn't on par and their automated service to take prescription is outdated , often misleading, and wrong . We've been given wrong info by both human and automated at this pharmacy . Staff is limited even when they know there's probably going to be more of a crowd after they were closed Christmas Day (even though their automated said r/x would be ready that Christmas Day). I do like the bakery at this location. Kristen (?) is super friendly and offers samples of products you want to try out. There's also a WFB and Starbucks inside. Parking can be downright awful during peak hours at this strip mall. read more

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What a disappointment when I walked into this Pavillion and saw that it is essentially the same tired old Vons. Yes, most of the perimeter departments have been remodeled -- the Meat Department and Butcher Case look great! The aisles are still narrow, and the area in front of the cashiers is also narrow with customers stretched down aisles to check out. The floors are in terrible shape. Why didn't Vons do what it's done in the past with Pavilion's conversions -- close the store and remodel top to bottom before re-opening. read more

Another great and professional service in the Pavalion pharmacy in Carmel Valley Thanks again. Dave Mac April 26 2021 read more

Overpriced. The "upgrade" from Vons to Pavilions came with higher prices. I've been a customer since the '90's but I'm not going to be shopping here regularly anymore, it's just too expensive. read more

Love this location, so close and convenient and has a wide selection including hard to find items like Thai chillies. The staff are always friendly and helpful and owe them gratitude for their hard work amid risks in 2020. read more

Time was when a Pavilions was a high-end Vons, with a larger assortment of products in each category and plenty of specialty brands. Now, at least at this location, it's just a regular Vons crammed into half the store, with the other half dedicated to a ginormous wine section and an upper-mid-level cheese display. The grocery half of the store has nothing special compared to what's stocked at any other plain ol' Vons store in SoCal, including huge amounts of shelf space dedicated to their store-brand, Signature Select. Nothing against Signature Select, but if you're trying to upbrand Pavilions vs Vons, why not give over that shelf space to specialty products shoppers can't get somewhere else? The meat case looks fancier, but there is no actual butcher available to help you. If you want Deli meats, you still have to search high and low to find someone to do the slicing (when you do find one they will passive-aggressively tell you they have pre-sliced meats already that morning and try to point you to the pre-sliced deli meat case, which you have already searched, in vain, for what you wanted). And then, as at all grocery stores these days, you will wait in a long line at the only checkstand they are running, and when you finally get to the front of the line have to listen to the checker complain to their manager who is inexplicably hovering in the area (instead of manning another $^&**ing checkstand...) about how some other person got to take their break out of order, or their hours got messed up or some such. Kroger, if you are listening, after the Albertsons deal closes, please sell off the Pavilions brand to some other company that is actually serious about operating a high-end grocery store! read more

They never answer the phone in the pharmacy!!! It keeps going to voicemail and I've left messages and NEVER did anyone call me back! I even called back and spoke to store manager who apologized and took my number and promised someone will call me back. Nobody called me back. Very disappointing service. Uncaring people work there. No apologies when you bring it to the staff attention in the pharmacy as if they are doing us a favor being there. read more

As we go through these troubled times It is always such a blessing to come across people who truly brighten your day. Ying at the deli counter is definitely one of these people. She always put a smile on our faces and makes us laugh. It's a pleasure to see her back there and we truly appreciate her hard work and beautiful attitude. read more

Thank you Rhett And all of the pavilions employees. It was so easy to do a grocery pick up today. I appreciate their hard work very much. The key thing is not to use the phone number that is on the sign for pick up because they will not answer. You need to call the store, and then just be patient. But today it only took 10 to 15 minutes to get my order rather than 40 like last time. I know it is not easy for them, but the system seems to be so much better today. read more

This store has to have the most negligent, most uncaring managers at this location my mom fell took a hour and 30 minutes for a manager to call another manager to call another manager to get the district manager to come down from the office to file a incident report, and still no one came out I literally had to call corporate and have corporate call someone to come out and write the incident report thank god the people at the deli were kind to run out and check out on my mom because the managers wouldn't have cared very upsetting how negligent some manager and district managers can be supper upsetting will not be coming back to this location ever again nor will any of my friends or family. read more

A great selection of groceries but what makes this place special is their outstanding wine cellar!! This is the place to go for wine in San Diego!!! Jeff, who manages the wine department, is incredibly helpful and knowledgeable when it comes to selecting the perfect bottle based on your preferences. The selection of wine at this store is impressive and prices very reasonable, especially when they are running their discount promotions where you can save as much as 30% to 40% with the purchase of 6 bottles. Amazing! A wonderful place to stock up and fill your own wine cellar! 5 stars! read more

Pavilions - the entrance to a shopping mall - Grocery Near Me - San Diego, California

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The staff is generally nice. But the prices are simply outrageous. Everything cost more. I generally go to the Vons off Del Sur.

Never coming to this pharmacy again. Waited 15 minutes while one of the pharmacy techs helped a man. Two other employees just ignored me, glancing up at me every minute or so and avoiding my eye contact. read more

Pavilions - Grocery Near Me - San Diego, California

There's always only one, *sometimes* two lanes open during busy hours, 4 to 7 pm, and it's absurdly ridiculous. Pull some of your people from the back or other departments because the lane wraps around the entire store to the frozen aisle and it's a complete failure on management's part. Figure it out. read more

The Vons rebranding into a fancy "Pavilions" is a total marketing ploy resulting in about 20% higher prices, period. Would be super naïve to think that the same store would change suppliers after a primitive "remodeling" (= floor polishing). Specifically, today's experience with "sushi" was a disaster. Fake everything at Tokyo prices. Just don't. read more