I wanna exspress just how wonderful my experience was at this butiful lil market I stop to grab some snacks on my way out there was a wonderful lady bye the name Damian the was helping me and I must say she was just so pleasant to be around I hope many people will just give this place a shot you will not be disappointed. read more

Great beverage, wine, and alcohol selection! I went in to peruse the cold case for an afternoon libation to enjoy at the beach. I found one of my favorite Kombuchas in a new flavor (Nova Easy Kombucha - Sexy Piña Colada). The woman who rang me up - and I presumed owned the store - was friendly, and we chatted over our shared appreciation for incense, which she was burning behind the counter, so I decided to purchase some of that too (Nag Champa, of course)! Would definitely stop in again for the convenient location and service next time I'm visiting :) read more

Shell Beach Market - Nova Easy Kombucha in Sexy Piña Colada - Grocery Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

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This is by far one of the most awful customer service places I've ever seen. I went to go pay for my stuff, and he said there was gonna be a $.69 charge for something, and the chips were already $5 for a small bag that would be about $2 at 7-Eleven. Not a big deal so far, but when he said "5.69+ the charge" I said, "oh my god." Just slipped out- it's really freaking expensive! That's where the story would normally end, this guy in a mocking invoice, said "oh my god oh my God!!" That alone shock to me. I've never seen someone in customer service mock a customer and a voice. I said, excuse me? And he continued to do it. I said wow, I've never seen customer service like this. And he continued on "well you said oh my god!" Like arguing with me even after I literally stopped talking. I walked out and I said, "you are a total asshole." I've never said that to anyone in customer service in my life! My blood is boiling! I will never shop at this place again. read more

Shell Beach Market - storefront window with beach theme - Grocery Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

This place is more of a convenience store rather than your traditional grocery market but since I was just looking for some drinks, this fit the bill. They did have a big selection of drinks but as you can expect from a place where there's not a lot of competition, the prices are a bit expensive and they charge you $0.25 for a plastic bag and $0.69 to use your credit card. I could understand these things since it's a small business but the guy behind the counter is just rude and makes you feel like you are bugging him when you go to the counter to buy something. Next time I'm looking for another place. read more

This place is awesome if you are looking for overpriced everything and an attitude of "I'm doing you a favor and selling this to you!" Also, bring a mask to combat the mold exposure you will be privileged to experience and take home with you. If you are cracked out and looking for a lighter, this is your place! read more

Parked in front on street, the owner taped a sign on street light "Parking only for Shell Beach Market. ....Thank You". Seriously, street parking is not reserved in California. The owner needs to add a parking lot, or chill. read more

The minute we walked in they kept staring at us like we were up to no good. I have 2 little kids so we were looking for a quick snack for them but I decided not to buy anything because the lady at the counter kept eyeing us. A couple minutes after we left she came outside looking suspiciously for us maybe assuming we stoled from her store. We walked down the ways to purchase food instead. As business owners I hope they're aware the second customers enter your store and they're greeted warmly makes a huge difference. read more

if you are looking to buy a pint of MD50-50, a scratch ticket and a pack of smokes.....then this is your joint. I swear th cashier was the same Uber driver we had in Las Vegas, judging from his stifling cheap after shave. read more

No prices posted charged us 10 bucks for 2 waters and chips. Lmao this place is a joke. Even charged a fee to use card... Super musty and dirty in this place with those prices you would think they would want to fix up the place. read more

So you're in Shell Beach and you drive up to this place and from the outside he kind of expect a miniature convenience store, or less. However when you walk in the door it is immediately evident to even the most casual Observer that this place is huge. It seems to have a little bit of everything. And more than anybody needs to have any picnic party or meal. Stop here pick up that drink, or a little wine or little spirits, and the lotto ticket, and any little condiment or goody you could find in a grocery store is here. So convenient for the local residents I can't tell you. I was impressed, and the convenience of having all these things right next door is oh so valuable. Thank you Shell Beach Market read more

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We were tourists, so I can see why this place would disappoint as an actual grocery store, but for us it had errrrrrthang we could possibly need and then some. Huge liquor selection, including a discount rack, huge wine selection, including a wide variety of well-priced local wines with descriptions (try the Chronic Cellars Purple Haze wine), a small grocery section (eggs, dairy, some produce, prepared foods, ice cream, etc), household needs, pet needs.... you name it! Touristy shirts and gifts too. The first place to stop if you're staying in the area! read more

The market is small but then again the town is a small cozy place so can't complain on that. Has all the things you need if your a tourist. We had to buy some toothpaste since the hotel ran out supposedly. Toothpaste $3 and change and a gallon of water .99 cents! $10 minimum credit card charge read more

Shell Beach Market - the location of the store - Grocery Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

Owner was Rude, aggressive, and not wearing a mask. All I wanted to do was buy a water and he cursed me out and told me to go buy it elsewhere because I want to use a credit card. Disgusting behavior, recommend any other location read more

I agree with everyone on the rudeness of the owner. He has a look of hatred the minute you walk through the door. Charges 0.69 to use your card. The merchandise looks like it's never checked for freshness. I would rather walk a mile to De Palo's, be treated with respect and friendliness even if I have to pay more there. There is another market several blocks down close to Dinosaur Park. It has a little Mediterranean Food counter. The staff there is so much more friendly!!! And this guy clearly has NO RESPECT for women!! I deserves NO STARS!!! read more

overpriced,very limited selection and rude to BIPOC womyn.

Heads up, save yourself some good energy! The guy that works here is super rude. I don't know if he's the owner because he looks ghetto even more his mouth! If he is the owner, shame on you jerk! Doesn't know how to do business! So miserable, I don't know why! Maybe because he's running his shitty store. Came here for a vacation and this is the only grocery that's close to us so we went, he doesn't wear any mask what so ever. But the thing that bother us is his attitude., I guess it's really true that you can't dress trashy people coz once they open their mouth you can tell that they're ghetto! read more

Super rude. I went in here because I like to support local businesses, but no more, not here. Maybe if they had more actual groceries and less liquor they would get more business. The guy behind the counter never smiles and when he does say something is super sarcastic. Shell Beach deserves better than this. read more

Because you charge .69 to use a debit card. U lost my business On top of overly priced items like has. Been said before. Unfriendly. Why do people buy stuff and ruin it. read more

Not a grocery store - a few things like potatoes, onions, some condiments and canned foods like chille - but 80% of the retail space is for beer, wine and the hard stiff read more

Won't be shopping here any more. There are plenty of alternatives. Prices are way too high. Moart importantly the day time clerk has the personality of sandpaper. No hello, no thanks, no smile, no how are you today, no can I help you. Experienced his personality, if he has one, multiple times. No more. read more

Clerk was incredibly rude to me tonight. Don't normally go out of my way to come home and post a bad review of a liquor store on Yelp, lol. But ye Gods, man -- if you don't want to deal with the public, find another job already. Just moved to the area, and it would have been a go-to, as it is the closest store. But I'll drive on to Pismo or anywhere else now. No thanks. read more

I had a quick visit at this grocery store during my bike tour from Grover Beach to SLO. I would not go back there unless I'm starving. The staff was disengaged and not friendly. read more

The man behind the counter, who appeared to be the owner, is the only unfriendly person we met on our trip to the area. We walked into the store in hopes of buying stamps, but the store didn't carry stamps. When we asked to cash in a winning lottery ticket, the man seemed put off and made a disapproving face. We are now headed down the street to Pismo Beach to buy stamps at a much larger yet friendlier grocery store, California's Fresh Market. read more

First of all let me tell you that little place has everything you are looking for they have a new cashier that is very helpful an polite he help me out to carry my ice to my car , prices are very decent compare with the area , trust me you can find anything you are looking for from medicine to apples , if you live around go to SHELL BEACH MARKET and try it read more