After having lunch at the Pruneyard I decided to stop in at Trader Joe's. I don't shop there very…read moreoften due to the crowded parking situation, but a Yelp friend frequently posts photos of the delicious items she finds there and it made me want to go back. It's a nice size Trader Joe's and wasn't too crowded on a Saturday afternoon. I immediately found the shelves with new items and picked up a bag of yellow curry potato chips I wanted to try. I also got a small bag of Colombian dark chocolate sticks with crispy rice. When I tried both items later they were delicious. The dark chocolate is rich without being too sweet and has a bit of a coffee flavor that I like. The chips are addicting and a little spicy, but not hot enough to stop a heat wimp like me. They had containers of fresh strawberries, which I can never get enough of, so I put one in my basket. Then I headed for the sweet treats. So many to choose from. I grabbed a package of Meyer Lemon Cookie Thins and a little bag of mini chocolate chip cookies. It turned out they both tasted great, especially the lemon cookies, which would be even more delectable dipped in lemon curd. I usually like to look at the frozen food and pre-made sections, but didn't want to buy anything cold today since I had errands to run afterward. I'll be back soon to take another look around.

This TJ's is VERY CROWDED. Seems like it has been crowded every time I come here, although it's a…read morelittle better during weekday mornings around 10-2. I came here around 1pm on a Saturday today and it was very very crowded. The bathroom was a little dirty. I was able to fill up my water bottle at the drinking fountain next to the bathroom. I was able to find every item I was looking for, and I was able to resist the gummy candies next to the register. My cashier was polite and friendly and made pleasant conversation and my bagger was friendly too. My cashier pointed out the location for me of an item that I couldn't find while shopping, which was very helpful. A woman dropped some cash in the produce area and I had to chase her down to give her the cash back. She did not say thank you. Overall, I can see why this TJ's gets so crowded. The food is really good and they have lots of fun stuff. I was even able to purchase some of the mini TJ tote bags here about a month ago. I like this TJ's much better than the other nearby Safeways. I get all my groceries from TJ's and what I can't get at TJ's I get from amazon. The toilet paper at TJ's sucks so I buy it from amazon, and some other things too. Another down side is that I have to park so far away from the store which is a drag. Today at TJ's I was able to purchase: kombucha, goat milk kefir, red bell peppers, hummus, bananas, green tea, irish breakfast tea, and chamomile tea, other stuff too but I won't list everything. I wish this location would give away more samples of food. It's not like they need to improve their business, they have tons of customers, but I think it would be nice to show appreciation for their customers. It's such a nice little bonus to get a free sample. I rarely, rarely see them giving out samples here. They have a sign outside the store saying no emotional support animals and no dogs in the carts. I'm glad they are enforcing that because I think it's disgusting to see a dog in the grocery store. Don't get me wrong, I love dogs, and I wish I could have one, but I just don't think the grocery store is an appropriate place for them.

Why have I never written a review of Whole Foods before? It's my home away from home (within…read morewalking distance). There are a few seasoned employees whom I adore. The guy at the seafood counter (very tall). He's super friendly & helpful. You can tell he loves his job (apparently he used to work at The Fish Market). He provides great tips & is very knowledgeable. There's another guy who works in the deli section, Michael I think is his name? He is also super friendly and very helpful. He's been there for years. I hope he stays there! No matter how busy they are, he's always there to help you with a smile. There's another lady too, she's got curly blond hair, short (or maybe she wears it up) and she works in the deli, or at least she used to. I haven't seen her recently, but she was always super nice as well. Pro tip, look for their deals! Sometimes their pizza will be really cheap from their frozen section. They also have deals on their rotisserie chicken. They switch up the days though and I believe Fridays they have a pizza special.

Let me start by saying I love Whole Foods Market. Truly. It's one of my favorite grocery stores…read more But this location? Whew. It's the overachiever... in all the wrong ways. This store somehow manages to carry half the inventory of every other Whole Foods and then confidently leans into the "every store is different" line like it's a personality trait. Yes, I get that stores vary -- but this one feels like it's running a minimalist experiment the rest of us didn't sign up for. Friendliness is not an option. And let's talk about $1 Oyster Fridays. The oysters are there. The shuckers are there. The vibe? "Absolutely not." They flat-out refuse to shuck them for you, which feels like selling pizza and refusing to slice it because "every pizzeria is different." The real kicker, though, is the energy. The staff acts like friendliness is an optional add-on that didn't make it past budget cuts. I'm not asking for a standing ovation when I walk in -- just basic, Whole Foods-level pleasantness. That's kind of the brand, right? I'll still shop at Whole Foods. Just not this one -- unless I'm in the mood for oysters I have to shuck myself and a side of attitude. The staff at Almaden are All Rockstars!!

Very charming market. Was in town visiting and my host said…read morewe had to check it out. And they were right. Lots of vendors. Interesting ones to boot! Lots of great ready to eat food options. Got some British scones with cream and jelly that were good. Bought some very delicious homemade chips from the Ohana Boys. Mushroom coffee mix. Dried apricots. Wished I live closer I'd come each week for sure!

Downtown Campbell puts on good events, whether it's Boogie on the Bayou or this weekly farmer's…read moremarket. It's great because you can casually walk through - there's a crowd, but it's not so crowded that it gets irritating - purchase or just browse, and there are even multiple vendors that offer samples. It's not just fruits and veggies either. You can get eggs, breads with dips, organic nut butters, and more. Plus, there are vendors that sell cooked food and the shops and restaurants along the street are open if you want to stop in. People have mentioned live music. Maybe I just haven't paid attention, but while I've seen it at special events, I haven't seen it at the farmer's market. Anyway, totally worth the time, and it's free to walk and browse.

*Drive up and go hasnt worked for months, number stays the same but one point its a human that…read moreanswers another its automated that wont work *Alot of homeless people in cars on the side that have sketchy characters that chill on the side of the building at night *workers always kids outside on the phone texting acring like they are working and then nothings stocked, nothings working properly and online orders are never fulfilled and wrong items always

This location has a gas station next to it. The store is bright and organized. There are plenty…read moreof parking space too. You can shop and get gas in the same trip.

This review is specifically for the Bakery Department at the Campbell Safeway. While I visit…read morevarious Safeway locations, the customer service from the bakery team at this store is consistently the best I've experienced. The entire bakery staff is always helpful and friendly, but I want to give a special shout-out to Sierra for her incredible service yesterday (Wednesday, 3/25). I stopped in to get French bread for my mom (it's her favorite!), and Sierra went above and beyond. Usually, when I ask for bread to be sliced at other stores, it's met with an attitude, but Sierra was so kind. Even though the slicing machine was broken, she didn't hesitate to hand-slice the entire loaf for me herself. It was such a thoughtful gesture that really made my day. Huge thanks to Sierra and the rest of the bakery crew for always taking such great care of their customers!

This review is mostly just for the bakery. I had a good experience with ordering a custom sheet…read morecake for my son's birthday; I provided some photos that I printed out as inspiration and asked them to recreate something like that and I was really happy with the outcome. There was a minor inconvenience when I walked in and they told me the person that handles custom cakes is not there during all normal store hours so I had to come back at a specific time to place the order. I'd suggest others call ahead to find out what those time are. The shopping center area isn't great and I don't love visiting it alone due to the sketchy vibe but I would come back to get a custom cake.

For Mother's Day I was really craving burnt almond cake, but unfortunately Peter's Bakery was…read moreclosed that day. I started looking around for other options and found out that Lunardi's bakery actually sells burnt almond cake and that people say it's pretty good. So I asked my husband to go pick one up for us. The 8" cake was only $24.99, which honestly felt very affordable compared to a lot of bakery cakes these days. From the very first bite, I was so happy we decided to try it. The custard filling in the middle was so good and the cake itself was soft, moist, and full of flavor. They were very generous with the almonds all around the cake too, which gave it that perfect burnt almond cake texture and taste I was craving. The bakery also mentioned that they usually have them available, which is dangerous information for me now. Lol. Definitely will be back whenever I need to fulfill my burnt almond cake cravings again!

What a beautiful market this is in Campbell. It's like a Northern California version of Gelson's…read more We came in to grab a few items and they have nice looking produce and tons of wine at pretty good prices. It's a well merchandised store and the employees are very helpful.

I had to leave this review because the bakery team at Safeway truly blessed me…read more The day before my best friend's bridal shower, I was scrambling trying to find a cake. I had already called and gone in person to two other Safeway locations, and even though they had plain cakes sitting in the display case, they told me they couldn't decorate one because those were "for orders." I understand it was last minute, but it felt like no one was even willing to try. When I called this Safeway location, the woman on the phone kindly told me they didn't have any cakes with flowers or a spring theme ready. She must have heard the disappointment in my voice because she asked me what I was looking for. I explained the situation and the kind of cake I was hoping for. Without hesitation she said, "You know what? I'll make it for you. Give me about an hour." They didn't just take a plain cake from the display case. They actually asked me what flavor I wanted and made the cake fresh in the flavor I chose, and then decorated it exactly how I imagined it. The piping and flowers were absolutely beautiful. You could tell they really took their time and cared. What touched me even more was the little details. They carefully taped the bottom of the cake to the box so it wouldn't slide while I was driving, making sure the piping and decorations stayed perfect. That level of thoughtfulness meant so much to me. When I picked it up, I honestly almost cried because it was so beautiful. At the bridal shower everyone kept complimenting it and asking where it was from. It tasted amazing and became one of the highlights of the day. Those two wonderful women in the bakery didn't just make a cake -- they saved my best friend's bridal shower. They worked so hard, were so kind, and went completely above and beyond for me. I truly feel blessed and so grateful. I even thanked God for them because in that stressful moment they really felt like angels. I hope they get the recognition they deserve, because customer service like that is rare. I have never experienced anything like it, and I will never forget their kindness. THANK YOU TO ANGELICA and CORRINA they are the bakery team that made this possible so grateful for you two!

I've been shopping here since five years and this place is just getting worse, mostly when it comes…read moreto customer service, but also the value of items. There are several staples that are considerably cheaper and better quality at Whole Foods. Today, I asked for help with an eGift Card at the self checkout and was very rudely told that they don't accept eGift Cards. I had the card number, pin, and link. On top of that, I had pushed the call button long before the guy next to me wanted to cancel his self checkout item, but the woman who refused to help me, attempted to help him first before I spoke up. After she asked another cashier if they accept eGift cards, she just ignored me. Btw, if both those cashiers would know their job, they could have told me that eGift Cards are easily redeemed as Safeway cash via the app. For people who might ask, I was there around 9am in the morning and it was not busy.

I was making a shopping list on the Safeway app, planning to shop for the items myself at the…read morestore, when I noticed that if I got them delivered the price of each item decreased and I would get an extra $30 off the total. I was concerned about delivery because I live in a locked apartment building and didn't know how that would work, but decided to give it a try. Turns out it was fine. I got text messages from Safeway with updates throughout the process and one from the delivery driver when he arrived. He brought my groceries right up to the locked door and I grabbed them from him, no problem. Safeway delivered every single thing I ordered and did a good job selecting produce. The delivery came fast, too. Although there is an extra charge for delivery, it was still a good value because it was offset by the discounts I received (the $30 discount might be for first time users only). I would definitely use this service again.

Floral department is rude to customers and has no customer service whatsoever. Also didn't even…read moreknow the prices of anything had to ask for every single time. Didn't know how much the ballon cost or how much the ballon holder was. After that another worker in the floral department older lady with blonde hair and a accent. Not sure her name so I'm trying to describe her as best I can. I asked if there's anywhere I can look at all the balloons and she says laughs at me and says "no we aren't party city".... No need to treat your customers like this when I just asked a simple question. The other Safeway on San Carlos has a small amount of balloons displayed so you can pick from so I assumed they had a little book to look at. First time getting treated like this at Safeway their usually have the best customer service! ESPECIALLY IN THE FLORAL DEPARTMENT. I Wish I knew this witches name. Cause she made my shopping experience very bad.

I stopped in to check out the prices on meat. I heard that they are a great butcher shop. It's a…read moresmall spot that sort of inconspicuous. The meat looked fabulous. Prices were not as inexpensive as I had expected, but they were still definitely better than the mass supermarkets. They had a good selection of ethnic mate as well as regular meat. They also had a lot of other stuff in the market that he might not find elsewhere. Parking is pretty good and it is close to West San Jose, which means no long drives out of the area. I would recommend this place and will be coming back more often in the warm weather when we are barbecuing.

Definitely recommend this place it's very clean and tidy all the time regardless of the time you…read morestop by. The employees are very friendly and acknowledge you as you come in. Worth driving to it Fruits and veggies and meats are always fresh!

The best market within at least ten miles. Its 9n a busy street & people drive past it all the time…read more& never even notice it.

This grocery store has super fresh produce, almost like going to your local Farmers Markets. I love…read morethe huge variety of spices. Fresh Mexican sweets called Pan Dulce. Which means sweet bread. Similarly like donuts, pound cake, bear claws, etc. They also offer fresh coffee grounds. Love that! The grocery store is really organized. The woman who checked out my purchases was very friendly.