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    Smart & Final

    3.2 (164 reviews)
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    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    The last Tango Mango of 2024
    Juan V.

    Smart & Final has been around for over 100 years. The Smart & Final in San Francisco in the Inner Richmond District offers lots of food and drinks. Inside the Smart & Final it feels like if you stepped into a mini- Food4 Less /Ross, and Grocery Outlet. Aisles of drinks , food, and supplies. They do have a descent sized produce section. They also have discounted items throughout the store. They do also have a surprising liquor selection. Grab some food and drink from the Smart & Final San Francisco store Make the Smart & Final decision because 2024 is almost out the door

    Easy shopping 6pm Monday
    Joseph A.

    I like Smart & Final as an option for shopping, and can deal with their number of limited cashiers, but they lacked produce bags. Not having bags to put produce in is not a new occurrence, and I wish it would be rectified

    Went in for these, bought (2)- they're $15 EACH
    Jennifer O.

    Fresh and well-displayed produce, good selection of everyday groceries in a clean and well-organized space but not as competitive on price as I expected. Dozen Eggland large cage-free eggs $5.19 Boneless skinless chicken breasts $3.87/lb (discounted from $4.49/lb) Tangerines 2# $3.99 Etc etc. Prices were about the same as Lucky and Safeway and products the same caliber in quality and selection. I was brought into Smart & Final because it was the one store I found online that had whole frozen turkey breasts (not easy to find off-season). They were $15 each, pricey at $5/lb. But, they can be pressure cooked quickly for a delicious and healthy protein-packed meal. Verdict: Good overall but prices as high as any other retail grocery store.

    3/29/20. Line out the door and around the corner.
    Lisa X.

    I usually come in knowing exactly what I want from this store. It's more efficient and I get in/out quickly. I don't really get their ads, but sometimes I would happen to be here when they have their sales, and oh, wow, great prices. Appreciate their new check out system calling out which registers one should go to. I wasn't thrilled about shopping here months ago, but lately it's gotten a lot better.

    Chris R.

    Love going to my local grocery store when it's usually not busy so I come in late a little. I've been on a no carb diet for the past 2 months so I only usually eat Cesar salad with croutons, or fruits and vegetables and sometimes salmon when I can

    SF A.

    AVOID THIS LOCATION! The cashiers are unhappy, rude and could care less about the customers. I bought ONE packet of lunch meat, but they charged me TWICE for the SAME product! I understand inflation prices are impacting everyone, but scamming customers for more money is unacceptable and unethical. To all patrons, please choose another location or different business to shop. DO NOT WASTE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY HERE!

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    Your online ordering system is awful to use and because of it I decided not to place an order!

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    Great selection and prices. checkout staff are friendly and efficient. Good sized parking lot.

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    Used to enjoy shopping there because the quality and the prices were okay. Now the quality has gone down and prices have gone up!!!

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    Prices are moderate and they sell items in bulk for example cereal, canned coconut juice, and yogurt.

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    Woodlands Market

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    3.2(232 reviews)
    4.0 miSoMa
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    I really like this grocery store, and I try to come whenever I'm back…read more I have no idea why the reviews are so low. I MUCH prefer shopping at local markets like this, instead of Safeway. Actually, I hardly ever go to Safeway anymore. Shelves are always well stocked, store is very clean, and just a pleasant place to shop at. I've never tried the food at the self-serve buffet, but it usually looks pretty fresh. I like that it's never too crowded here, so you can maneuver your way around the aisles easily.

    Please see my earlier review from 2020. I genuinely love Woodlands, but the experience has declined…read moresince COVID. I've had multiple distressing interactions with on-site security. In one incident over a year ago, another customer verbally harassed me and threatened physical harm while I was shopping. Her child was left unattended and was knocking items over, which I reported to security. The guard failed to do his job and did not intervene appropriately. When a supervisor arrived, the situation was handled much more professionally. I should feel safe shopping in my local market. That guard no longer works there, but the experience was upsetting and difficult to move past. Unfortunately, in January 2026, I encountered similar issues with a new security guard. He has repeatedly followed me around the store without cause. Most recently, he approached me unnecessarily, stood uncomfortably close, and spoke to me in an intrusive manner while I was selecting items. His behavior showed poor training and a lack of respect for personal boundaries. These repeated experiences with security staff are negatively affecting the atmosphere at Woodlands. I am a respectful, regular customer and do not want to feel uncomfortable or monitored without cause when shopping. Proper security training and professionalism are essential for customer safety and trust.

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    The Good Life Grocery

    The Good Life Grocery

    4.3(138 reviews)
    4.0 miPotrero Hill
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    good life grocery is the best. i love shopping local, and the employees are always so friendly and…read morekind. it's wonderful to have a grocery store in the neighborhood spreading positive energy. the store itself is quite small and some things may be priced higher than at a larger grocery store, but it's perfect for grabbing some quick things and in-season produce. highly recommend good life!

    The Good Life is a solid choice if you are selective about what to buy. If you are short for time…read moreand only want to go to 1 store, this might not be the best option depending on what you are looking for but they do have the things you will need to make a tasty meal. Some things are definitely more than you'll pay elsewhere (most of the crackers for example). Pasta and canned goods prices were okay; in general maybe a bit higher than some places but not too much so. For vegetables, they do have some nice deals and stuff you may not find elsewhere (heirloom tomatoes, early girl tomatoes, variety of fruit and different vegetables). I felt like the tomatoes alone were worth the trip (grape tomatoes for cheaper than I saw anywhere else, beautiful heirloom tomatoes at a decent price, and early girl tomatoes which can be hard to find in the winter [I haven't had them yet but they looked fresh]). There aren't a ton of options for the meat counter but they are all quality items and the prices show. For example, the only chicken they had was Mary's chicken. The cheese selection was great especially for a small store and they had some nice meat, olive and peppers (homemade?) options for charcuterie boards. They also sell premade meals. Probably not the place you should buy everything you need but it's a good supplemental option and there were some gems. I guess they have a few locations so I would be back to this one if I'm in the area and would also check out one of the other stores if convenient too.

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    The Good Life Grocery

    3.4(216 reviews)
    4.0 miBernal Heights
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    San Francisco has good places with good views on a clear day to could see different angles and…read moreparts of San Francisco from the different Heights. From Diamond Heights you can see Downtown Financial District San Francisco skyline and from Pacific Heights you can see the Marina and the Pacific Ocean and from Sutro Heights you can catch a glimpse of the Farallon Islands and from Bernal Heights you can see the view of the Mission District. One place in Bernal Heights where you can see and find good drink and food is at the Good Life Grocery on Cortland Avenue. The Good Life Grocery has two San Francisco locations. The first one is in Potrero Hill ( by Loard's Ice Cream) and the second location is in Bernal Heights. Inside the Good Life in Bernal Heights you will see organic produce , coffee , ice cream, and seafood. This place reminds of a Bi- Rite/ Whole Foods Market but with a Bernal Heights neighborhood vibe. They also sell food to go like sandwiches ,salads , sushi, and wraps. This is a good place to pick up anything from drinks and food and then go and enjoy the views at Bernal Heights Park of the Mission District and the Downtown San Francisco skyline. Good Life Grocery reminds me of the different city" Bi- Rites" they have a fine wine selection from local vineyards with reds and "whites"to pair well with some culinary "delights "the Good Life is open in the morning and closes at 8pm weekdays and weekend "nights " Then go to a park called "Bernal Heights" , and see the Mission District views and "sites " and on the other side of the park you can see the Bay Bridge and the Downtown "city lights" from a distance as you enjoy the Good Life's tasty drinks and "culinary bites"

    It's been a while since I shopped on Cortland Avenue and this was not a planned stop. Coming early…read moreand finding a parking space in front of this store, I was there to get lunch for my family on a Sunday morning. take and go counter, I picked the spaghetti and meatballs (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=BW18k5RG84Rw9D0jcWrBtg), which I steamed for a weekend lunch at home. It was a bit on the dry side but tasty as the sauce is tangy and flavorful. I liked that I merely covered the provided aluminum container with foil, baking it in my toaster oven. I also bought a plastic tub of Teresa's salsa (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=X5p2lC9zT7SVczCrTKKD8A), a brand I've never seen (Santa Cruz) as well as a bottle of pasta sauce (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=s6NOe6OuMYz0bk78rXr_lg). The salsa was okay but I liked that it was from a local business. I will try the pasta in the next couple of weeks. I have not visited Cortland Avenue for a number of years save an Elite event at United Dumplings during Covid. Coming on a Sunday morning, I saw a steady flow of people going in and out of this market with small bags. Great that this place has modernized substantially with the attractive counters for the take and go, deli, and meat sections.

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    Mainstay Markets - I seen this character taking food from the kitchen at a restaurant on my social media feed in SF

    Mainstay Markets

    4.3(41 reviews)
    4.5 miDogpatch, Potrero Hill

    Interesting and clean local market…read more They have a restroom, you just have to buy something and ask so they can unlock it for you. Tried this interesting banana water. Yeah, you heard that right, banana water and it was really good if you like bananas. They have bottled juices and teas too, all with the dates labeled which is helpful.

    San Francisco has lots of places to shop for food but some pockets of the city are known as food…read moredeserts. There are now some places filling the gaps and needs of the neighborhood. At the Dog Patch neighborhood in San Francisco a few grocery stores are available. There is one place which seems located in the cuts on 22nd street close by the water. It's called Mainstay Market. Inside Mainstay Market you will find lots of fruits and vegetables. You will also find cake and muffins along with chips and soups. They have lots of cheese like feta along with lots of regional wines. This is a good market to grab organic fresh produce in the Dog Patch. Come here to pick up food for your lunch "break" they have food inside you can cook and "bake "you can also get some ice cream "raspberry cheese cake" and ingredients to make a smoothie or a "shake" Buy alcohol you can mix and "match " and also get some Baba small "batch" and for Christmas some tamales made from "scratch"at Mainstay Market at the "Dog Patch "

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