Located in a mall, there is limited parking in the front of the store, but around back is a…read moreseparate lot that gives you plenty of options regardless of the time of day. This location is like the others that I have been to. Clean, airy, bright (plenty of windows letting sunlight in). I have shopped at this location several times, staff is friendly, nice selection of cookware, dishes, glasses, silverware, cooking utensils, mixes, spices, etc. I have taken 2 cooking classes there. Including a class for Steak, Salad, Mousse. It was fun, and informative. Class was a little over 2 hours. We were taught by a renowned chef who walked us through every step in the process. See attached pictures, but in the end, we had a delicious meal prepared by all 4 of us at our station. We also got a discount to use that day on any items we purchased. In addition we were emailed the recipe and ingredient list, and a coupon on a future class. I recommend a class if you have time.

I've had a wonderful experience with Sur La Table's Cooking Classes and wanted to write this…read morepositive review. I'm glad I found out about the cooking classes when I just happened to be in the store. There was a schedule for that month posted on the back wall near the restrooms. I immediately wanted to take a baking class then ended up taking several classes like Knife Skills, Intro to Sushi, Delicious Dim Sum, Tamale Making just to name a few. When I was inside the store, the staff were always very friendly and helpful. The chefs were consistently amazing to learn from. They were great with walking the class through the steps and answering our questions at the same time. I loved their team approach...having us work in a group or in a pair depending on the capacity in the kitchen. An added bonus was taking the recipes home. I remember a few years back it was nice to sit down as a class, eat together and socialize; but nowadays, I noticed we've been taking our dishes home. I wonder if it recently went back to how it was originally. Anyway, I always had a fun time cooking, learning something new and meeting people. Thank you Sur La Table for contributing to my cooking journey :-)

Our experience with BBQ Freedom was amazing from start to finish! Kurt was the key person that…read morehelped our vision of a BBQ island come to fruition. He is helpful, responsive, knowledgeable and genuinely cares about what the customer is trying to accomplish. We are so happy with our new BBQ and couldn't be more grateful for all of time Kurt invested to help us with our BBQ!

Kurt Blaker from BBQ Freedom designed our outdoor kitchen and sold us the components. The kitchen…read moreturned out amazingly and we couldn't be happier with it and the post sales support Kurt provided. It is the center of our outdoor entertaining and a dream come true for our family. Thanks Kurt!

For our annual friends' birthday get-together, we decided to mix things up this year and trade our…read moreusual dinner reservation for a cooking class at Sur La Table. Since the San Diego location had closed, we headed up to Carlsbad--which already felt like part of the adventure. After all, nothing says "celebration" quite like putting a group of friends in a kitchen with sharp knives, hot burners, and just enough confidence to be dangerous. From the start, the class had a great energy. It was fun, interactive, and just the right amount of organized chaos. We were all assigned tasks, trying to follow directions while also catching up and laughing along the way. At times, it felt more like a lively kitchen full of friends than a structured class, which added to the fun. We also ended up sharing our cooking station with a really great family, which turned out to be a highlight. It added to the experience having more people to laugh with, compare notes, and occasionally look at for reassurance when something didn't seem quite right. There's something about bonding over butter, timing, and "is this done yet?" that brings people together pretty quickly. The menu itself was good: rosemary chicken, risotto, a fresh salad with homemade dressing, and a strawberry custard for dessert. And I have to admit--the risotto was my personal favorite of the night. With all the stirring, multitasking, and conversation happening, I was fully expecting it to go sideways. Instead, it came out perfect, which felt like winning a small but meaningful award. I may never make it that well again, but for one night, I'll take it. If there was one challenge, it was that the class size felt a little large for just one chef. There were moments where it felt like culinary traffic--people waiting for guidance, timing overlapping, and a bit of "are we supposed to be doing this now?" But to the chef's credit, they kept things moving and somehow brought it all together in the end. By the time we stood standing to eat , it was one of those moments where you look around and think, "We actually made this." The food was genuinely good, the experience was memorable, and the laughs along the way made it even better. All in all, it was a fun, slightly chaotic, and very successful way to celebrate. It's not every day you get to cook a full meal with friends, meet new people, and walk away feeling like a semi-professional chef (or at least convincing yourself you are). We'd absolutely do it again--if only to see if we can repeat our unexpected success.

I had to take a moment to recognize the incredible experience we had at Sur La Table thanks to…read moreDistrict Manager Tina and her amazing team. We originally came in just to pick up a couple of spatulas, but the level of service completely transformed our visit. Tina runs an exceptional operation, and it truly shows. Samantha and Mark went above and beyond to take care of us, offering thoughtful recommendations, answering all our questions, and making the entire experience feel personalized and fun. Because of their expertise and genuine care, we ended up leaving with an air fryer oven, indoor grill, Le Creuset pots, and a few other must-haves we didn't even know we needed. This is what outstanding customer service looks like. We shop here often for homeware, but this visit really stood out. Huge thank you to Tina, Samantha, and Mark for making it such a memorable experience. We'll definitely be back!

Costco business center has become my preferred Costco. It's less crowded than regular Costco…read morebecause there's no pharmacy, no alcohol, no samples, no clothes/toys, no hot foods, and no food court. It's meant for people like me...get in, get what you need, get out. Sometimes the sales overlap at both stores, but sometimes you'll find secret sales only at the business center. Yeah, I'm looking at you Chex-Mix. You can't beat Costco's return policy or their customer service. Parking is an absolute breeze here. I've never had an issue getting a spot, or had someone swoop in and steal the spot I was waiting for. People actually act civilized here. 5 stars!

I really enjoy shopping at Costco Business Center in San Marcos. What makes this location stand out…read moreis what it doesn't have. There's no food court, no clothing section, and no gas station, which means the store is much easier to navigate and far less crowded than a traditional Costco. It's ideal forbulk purchasing, with early hours and a focus on restaurant, office, and commercial supplies. My favorite part? No sample stations. That means no groups of people blocking aisles while waiting for a tiny morsel of food. I can get in, find what I need, and check out without fighting crowds or maneuvering around carts parked in the middle of the aisle. So annoying! The store has a great selection of bulk food, beverages, and business supplies, and the quieter atmosphere makes shopping much more enjoyable. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that the selection is more limited than a regular Costco warehouse. Still, if you're looking for a faster, less stressful Costco experience, this is an option. The service has been consistent. The value, well; shop around to check pricing. Costco isn't always the cheapest.

I recently had Pure Cabinets install new kitchen cabinets and a beautiful countertop, and the…read moreentire experience was outstanding from start to finish. Heidi, the owner, has clearly built an exceptional team that is easy to work with and consistently delivers high-quality results. She is very hands-on and was a pleasure to communicate with throughout the project.  I especially want to highlight Jai, Joseph, and EV Granites. They all far exceeded my expectations. Jai, the project coordinator, was fantastic. She answered every question promptly, quickly arranged for a replacement part that was damaged during shipping, and stayed on top of every surprise that came up during demolition. She always provided clear options and kept the project moving smoothly. Joseph installed the cabinets at an impressive pace while maintaining exceptional quality. His attention to detail was outstanding. He even reinstalled a few cabinets (which meant redoing the work) to ensure everything was perfectly level. The final result speaks for itself. EV Granites did an amazing job with the countertop. They measured everything with precision, created perfect templates, and made excellent use of every inch of the granite slabs. They were friendly, answered all my questions, and worked efficiently to get the project completed quickly. The entire project was wrapped up in just a couple of weeks, which completely surprised me. I had been worried because similar projects often take months. When Heidi and Jai first shared the timeline, I was skeptical (as contractors often overpromise), but Pure Cabinets did the opposite. They beat their already aggressive timeline. It was a refreshing experience.  I wish I could find a general contractor with the same level of professionalism, reliability, and customer focus. This is an amazing company filled with nice people who truly put the customer at the center of everything they do. I couldn't be happier with the final result. The kitchen looks fantastic, and I'm already looking forward to working with Pure Cabinets again on projects at my other properties. Highly recommend this top-rated team!

We are very happy with our new Pure Cabinet vanity. After shopping around, we found Pure has the…read morebest selection and quality for a fair price. Abby and Heidi were very helpful and the 3D rendering solved a potential problem. The installers were also professional and efficient. Highly recommend!

Edible art! I love it! This is a great option for a group…read moreevent for a nice little hangout afternoon or evening. Can't wait to schedule an event. I absolutely adore the edible glitter!

This lady puts on a great cake decorating workshop! I am obsessed with the leaves she taught us to…read moremake. :)

This review is for the new Double Chocolate Mint Sundae at the Costco Food Court…read more If you're on the fence about the new Mint Sundae, get the vanilla/mint swirl. It reminds me of a Shamrock Shake but not as sweet, and the vanilla rounds out the mint perfectly. The chocolate fudge and the crunchy cookie bits on top are the perfect combo kinda like a deconstructed Thin Mint. Love that Costco has this flavor and color combo in time for St. Patty. For $2.99 it's worth a try. Grab it before it's gone!

Not my favorite Costco…read more For some reason, this is the worst parking lot of the SD locations. Best gas, worst lot. Almost impossible to get a handicap spot, and some of the most irritable shoppers. Endless circling for a spot must really make them nuts, because I've been yelled at more than once. Indoor food court, which makes it more difficult to just get food. Not as much seating as Carmel Mountain, so you may be standing to eat. And a lot of people eat after they shop, so watch out for carts parked everywhere. The rest of the warehouse is similar to the smaller locations, but each has its own layout inside. They don't seem to get the specialized items that some locations do, but they have all the standard items.

Excellent customer service. Clear communication and high quality work! I will be using Freedom…read moreBranding for all of our needs and I will recommend them to anyone in need of their services. Thank you Pete. You are fantastic.

Kevin and the team absolutely crushed it for my grandpas 90th birthday shirt competition fair…read morepricing, great communication, and speedy timelines. Couldn't have asked for more! Highly highly recommend Freedom Branding