Ringside Liquor

Melinda who works at this location always greets me with a smile and asks how I'm doing. She goes…read moreout of her way to make sure I have everything I need. It's a small older store that could use a renovation, but I like how friendly her and the rest of the staff are and how tidy and convenient this location is. Promote Melinda to a management position! She's outstanding!

Went to get groceries tonight and not only was the store understaffed, but when I went to use the…read moreself-checkout as the one line open stretched down an aisle, but Lenny got into my face to complain about how many items I was self-checking out with. There was no signage limiting the number of items I could check out with. She claimed the system would shut off after 15 items - it didn't - so not only is she bad at her job, she's also apparently a liar. If you don't want people in the self-checkout line, have more than one human checking people out.

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Ralphs

3.5(453 reviews)

1.9 mi•Sherman Oaks

This review is especially for their Ralphs "Pickup" service…read more I shop using the Ralphs app. Using all the digital coupons in the app, I do all the meat shopping here. Kroger brand is always the best bargain because it's the parent company of Ralphs. With everything in my digital shopping cart, I checkout and order pickup for free the next day. An employee at this Ralphs finds everything for me and bags it up. They bring it to designated parking spots on the lower level. I very much appreciate this personal shopping service. In the app, make sure to select this Ralphs location for the greatest selection, as it is one of the best in Sherman Oaks. Your shopping Items are kept in a special refrigerated section, so it stays fresh until you arrive to pickup (according to the employee who brought me my groceries last time). If you do end up going inside this Ralphs to shop for yourself, it's one of the nicest ones I've been to in the Valley. Thank you to all employees who make this Ralphs excellent.

I placed on online order because it's easier to grab groceries this way after a 12 hour day. I got…read morea call 20 minutes before the pickup window and was told that not only would my groceries not be ready for pickup at the selected time, they would not be ready at all today. But don't worry, I could go pick them up at some random time tomorrow (I work an office job, that doesn't work for me) so instead of guessing when I might get groceries, I contacted customer service to help me cancel. Well only the store can cancel the order, so I got to waste 45 minutes with them only to have to go in and deal with this myself. Why have a customer service line if they literally can't do anything?

Fresh fruits

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Kosher food

Ralphs

2.6(308 reviews)

2.8 mi•Sherman Oaks

I stopped by this Ralph to go to the Starbucks inside. This is the first Ralph that I been to that…read morehas a Starbucks, it's usually another grocery store. The parking lot for this supermarket isn't that big but I was able to find a spot when I came near the entrance. They have self checkout station here which I think is great to have, you will miss it when you don't have it. The store looks pretty spacious inside.

This will be my shortest review to date, but this Ralphs location has become my favorite Ralphs in…read morethe Valley for many reasons, especially today. I called the Seafood Department to place an order for some fried fish. I had called last Friday around 7:30 p.m. to order fish, but it was too late. Anyway, Adrian (sorry if I misspelled your name, sir) answered the phone and was very polite and courteous while taking my order. Now, this is a "you buy, we fry" service inside a grocery store, so I wasn't quite sure if I could call in an order. But after my last visit, where I placed an order and walked around the store while the fish was frying, I honestly didn't see why they wouldn't allow it. I originally wanted catfish fillets, but they were out. Adrian offered catfish nuggets as a substitute, but I passed. I then asked for red snapper or rockfish, but they had neither. I moved on to cod, but at $19.99 a pound, I said, "Not today." Finally, he told me they had tilapia for $10.99 a pound, so I ordered two pounds. He asked what seasoning I wanted, and I told him I wanted to try all three -- Cajun, lemon pepper, and one other that I can't remember. He told me it would be ready in 12 minutes, and when I arrived 12 minutes later, it was ready! It was fresh, hot, and delicious. I could hardly wait to get back home and eat it all lol. I will definitely be back next weekend. Thanks again, Adrian. :-)

The front

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Parking view

Farm Boy

4.2(419 reviews)

2.1 mi•Sherman Oaks

13 yrs later and still a complete vibe! They have moved with the world and continue to…read moredifferentiate themselves from TJs which they've in some ways competed with for over a decade! Service: no frills no thrills but you bet they will take GOOD care of you. Quiet leaders that simply get ish done and they're like a machine! Don't worry if what you want is out they can likely make it or find it quickly. Ambience: one table to sit and enjoy your purchase if you got a yummy cold pressed juice, smoothie, or a cold or hot snack or meal. Small boutique grocery store meets food mart. Food selection: they have delish sushi made to go on the spot and fresh pre made options! They have pre seasoned meats for those quick cook at home meals. Delish ready to go cold pressed juices and smoothies (highly recommend the Golden Milk with tumeric ginger vanilla coconut milk or water etc. Also recommend the chicken fried rice when freshly cooked at lunchtime! Also their fruits veggies and Asian cooking and food selections are fantastic. Parking: pretty easy in a decent sized plaza type lot. I imagine weekends can be tricky with TJs traffic. Forgot about this spot as I moved long ago, but will be sure to stop in when I'm in the area! Great vibes and mad respect to a business that has survived the test of time, competition and a major pandemic!

Old food at high prices…read more PSA: Always check the production date label on your prepared food here. Not everything is made fresh daily. I picked up a few items tonight, and one item missed the mark. * The Bad -- Hard Rice: The pickled pear baked salmon onigiri had a tough, dry texture. * Food : The package label showed the rice ball was already three days old. * High Price: It cost nearly $7 for stale food that I could not finish. Their prices are high. Head to the Valley's Japanese grocery store like Mitsuwa in Northridge for sushi or a Korean grocery store like Greenland Market in Van Nuys for prepared food made the same day at lower prices. The Good: * The spam musubi was made the same day and tasted fresh. * The butter mochi was delicious. Final Thoughts: I expected fresh food made that morning. Selling three-day-old rice balls at this price is unacceptable. I will not return because they sell items past their prime. I would not buy their sushi based on my experience as it might be old as well.

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Drinks

Le Market

5.0(22 reviews)

1.5 mi•Valley Village

I was searching for kosher options in North Hollywood for some guests. Le Market is fantastic…read more Simon and the team were so friendly and gave great suggestions. The Moroccan harissa is amazing, and the meat quality is excellent. Highly recommend!

An amazing meditation market with great service they have fresh meet and spices Simon and Abraham…read moreare great and very helpful

Moroccan harissa chili pepper sauce

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Vallarta Supermarkets

3.5(161 reviews)

2.7 mi•Valley Glen

Overall Vallarta supermarkets are great for Latin food products. They have a lot of imported items…read morefrom Mexico. A great selection of candy and specialty items. Also dry beans, condiments and more. The produce department is great here. Lots of fresh vegetables and fruits. I love getting avocados and jalapeños from here. I usually shop at the Burbank location and love getting g carne asada meat from. The meat department smells a bit at this location so I have never bought meat here. They also sell hot food items here, there's a counter selling food. You can even sit here and enjoy your food. A freshly squeezed juice bar is my favorite here as well. Overall a great place to shop from. They always have weekly specials that will save you money. ...

I went today for chicken quesadilla with rice and beans. Got home the chicken was brown hard…read morepieces that my cat wouldn't even eat. So I tried a different piece and decided to open it and not only is it fried dried brown pieces there a big piece of skin which is nasty. Is it chicken skin or maybe employee skin? Hell if I know but I'm taking this nasty food back. Refried beans are real dark and it all is tasteless. The cashier and lady cooking both looked unhappy to be there. Which is sad because many out of work people would like a job.

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Sprouts Farmers Market

4.4(133 reviews)

1.8 mi•Studio City

I always come to this sprouts and Iris is the best! She is…read morealways helpful and having such positive attitude:))

Customer services amazing. The staff is very friendly. And helpful. I'm in the store at least twice…read morea week and the service is always consistent.

Sprouts Farmers Market opens up for Thanksgiving 2024 in Studio City CA. Lots of Healthy Delicious Food @ Great Prices!

Beautiful presentation of oranges

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Sprouts Farmers Market opens up for Thanksgiving 2024 in Studio City CA. Lots of Healthy Delicious Food @ Great Prices!

Trader Joe's

4.3(31 reviews)

2.1 mi•Sherman Oaks

I really love this Trader Joe's Sherman Oaks location -- it feels brand new, bright, and very well…read moreorganized. Shopping here is always a enjoyable experience. Parking is super easy and convenient. You just drive up the ramp, go through the gate (it opens automatically), and there's no ticket needed. You even get one hour free, which is a huge plus. There's plenty of parking both underground and at street level in the Citrus Commons complex. I'm a big fan of Trader Joe's in general and shop here every week. What makes this store special is the selection -- you can find so many unique products that you won't see in other grocery chains, including a lot of European-style foods. Some of our favorites are eggplant spread, sauerkraut, frozen sweet cheese pancakes (blinchiki), pork dumplings, and many other great items. Prices are reasonable (around average), especially considering the quality and uniqueness of the products. The staff here is incredibly friendly -- honestly, one of the nicest teams I've seen in any grocery store. The atmosphere is always welcoming, clean, and easy to navigate. Another great bonus: there are actually two Trader Joe's stores right across the street from each other on Riverside Drive. This newer location is bigger, brighter, and has even more variety. And if one store is out of something, you can simply check the other -- so convenient! Highly recommend this location -- we're lucky to have it here in Sherman Oaks!

Sherman Oaks now has another Trader Joe's location, directly across from another. All items you may…read moreexpect to find is here, too, including those popular totes - all in stock! Parking here is easy on the street or in the parking structure, versus across the street in a cramped parking lot. The staff are friendly here as any other Trader Joe's. One remark I will make is that this location feels bigger and less claustrophobic than the one across the street - both the parking and the shopping experience. This is indeed my preferred one between the two.

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JONS Fresh Marketplace

3.0(198 reviews)

1.1 mi•Valley Village

So my review here is very overdue considering I used to shop at Jons for many many years since it's…read moreso close to my home; unfortunately, since Covid has stopped shopping in person there and once a while, I utilize Instacart to bring me some items from there! I truly love, Instacart ; I know it cost more like that since they have fees and tipping, but it is so convenient coming straight to your door Asha via Instacart @Jons maybe once every other month There's a few items I like there better than at Walmart or sprouts which are my regular places?! For example, I like their chicken salad from the deli, which gives you some fairly big cubes of chicken with celery and some mayonnaise; I also very much like their real products such as sausages like?Bobaks. They carry a lot of Russian and Armenian items that you don't find anywhere else..

I used to love this place, but lately the cheap paper bags they provide can't even handle a normal…read moregrocery load. By the time they put the bags in my cart, the handles are already ripped. They charge for the bags, yet when I complain, they simply hand me two empty bags and expect me to repack everything myself. How is that acceptable? We already pay enough for everything in California--why are customers being treated this way. Sadly, I m done shopping here ....

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Yummy looking pastries

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Trader Joe's

4.2(139 reviews)

2.3 mi•North Hollywood

Wanted to Thank Jon the manager for his kindness in listening to me :)…read more And thank him for the wonderful surprise as I checked out today I am so excited to see my mom's caregiver today. You have made my day & hers with your act of kindness

Fresh produce here. I love to browse and check out the NEW items section…read more The selections can be hit or miss but overall I love the prices and choices. Very, very international. Clean and bustling vibes. Many cashiers for quick payment. Many have a great attitude.

Hydrangeas

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John C.

11 years ago

I really like this place. Trying to think of a negative. Maybe parking is a little tough. But they are very friendly here, have a good selection of wines and beer, and the prices aren't out of control by any means. Highly recommend this small neighborhood liquor store. read more

Emmett B.

6 years ago

I've spent hundreds if not thousands of dollars here over the years, which is why I was disgusted to see a few people without PPE masks clowning around inside during a deadly pandemic. I turned around and spent my money elsewhere. Never going back. read more

Michael T.

136

14 years ago

Love this store. They have the a fantastic staff and great selection. If they don't have something, just let them know and they will get it. They have for me. I will be coming here for years to come. read more

Kimberly H.

13 years ago

I've heard that they have a great selection but wasn't convinced until I went in. The guy helping me out- can't remember his name was very helpful. It's a pretty small place but it was nice. read more

Christie P.

9 years ago

Been going here for a couple of years now. Good selection of hard to find beers. Store itself has been here for decades. Always friendly and helpful service. read more

Chad F.

12 years ago

Great beer selection! John is great. Very knowledgeable and very nice. A must stop if you're in the area!

Patrick P.

11 years ago

First ever review. Lived in the neighborhood for 7 years. Love giving them my business.

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