I needed to buy a supplement so I decided to check out Lassens. I had no idea where it was located…read moreand had it not been for me looking it up on Yelp, I likely would never have realized it was where it's at. The street sign is low and not obvious. I have driven by it hundreds of times and never seen it before. The store seems to be comparable to Whole Foods prices. A clerk saw me looking at the supplements and offered to help me. She knew exactly where the one I wanted was. I love checking out all the low sugar or no sugar snacks. I was surprised to not see any low carb tortillas though. I bought some organic spices and pork chorizo. The spices were about $1-2 more than organic herbs and spices sold on regular grocery stores. The produce looked really nice. The Romaine lettuce was big, leafy and fresh looking for $3.99; the same price I paid for non-organic and subpar product at Red Barn Market that is close to me. It's a great little store to check out.

Lassens has a great selection of natural and organic products, and I really appreciate having a…read morehealth-focused grocery store like this in Ventura. The produce section is usually solid, and I especially want to shout out the gentleman in charge of produce--he's consistently friendly, knowledgeable, and always great to talk to. That kind of service really stands out. That said, my experiences with staff have been mixed. Some employees are kind and helpful, but others can come off as unfriendly or impatient. I'm diabetic, so I often ask detailed questions when nutritional information isn't clearly listed, especially at the juice/smoothie bar. Unfortunately, the people working there don't always seem knowledgeable about protein amounts, milk options, or fruit content, and a few times the attitude felt dismissive rather than helpful. I've also noticed that the hot bar food isn't always kept at proper temperature, which is concerning, especially for a place that emphasizes health and quality. Overall, Lassens has a lot of potential and some genuinely great employees, but consistency is an issue. Better staff training--especially around nutrition knowledge and customer service--would really improve the experience.

February 26, 2026 - Sprouts - Ventura…read more As I entered the store I saw Michelle, handling carts and greeting customers. She really has such a great attitude towards the customers. A ray of sunshine! Thanks Michelle, you really made my day. I really want to thank Michelle and Allison today for helping me locate pink Himalayan salt in bulk. I had looked in the bulk area, forgetting that spice bulk items have their own section in the back of the store. Thanks, Michelle, for taking it upon yourself and investigating and Allison for giving me the information. I was able to successfully locate the item in question. Rosalina in the deli area made my turkey and swiss sandwich today. As always it was perfection! What really touched me was the fact that she put my sandwich in the refrigerator when she noted I was doing a large shopping. It's always so much fun in the store, I call it Disney for adults! I so appreciate Rosalina being so kind. I thoroughly enjoyed my sandwich. It was a very busy day at the deli; the orders were lined up on the counter and the team handled with precision and skill! Great job to Cindy, Rae, JJ, they did such an awesome job and really do go above and beyond. I wanted to add that the deli area is very large and there are always multi-functions happening, yet the area is spotless and organized. Mike is the manager and he does a great job be it training a new associate or jumping in to lend a hand. Frank in the produce area was so polite today, very nice person, hard worker and always so friendly, thanks for your help today. Krystal is another associate I wanted to give commendations to today, she is so helpful and polite to all the customers. Very customer service oriented. Always has a great smile. Thanks so much. Of course I must include the meat department. As always, the staff and sales are awesome. They really do a fine job presenting the best products. The department is well run, organized and as always there are great sales. Looks like pork chops are on the menu this week! Thank you! Cindi in health and beauty is another associate that I wanted to recognize. She is so knowledgeable and kind. Very nice lady. Thanks so much for all your hard work, Cindi. Vallerie checked me out today and as always, she just radiates kindness. She is a very thoughtful person. She goes out of her way to assist customers; she knows her prices and always keeps the lines moving but gives personal attention to every customer. Thanks for make my day brighter.

Sprouts, you never disappoint me. I haven't shopped at a Sprouts location in over a year but social…read moremedia influenced me to try The Coconut Cult probiotic yogurts. Sprouts didn't have a large selection of flavors of them but I still managed to pick up a few. What blew my mind was all the Fall things! It's a horrible time for me to be watching what I eat because I would have easily blown $200 on the pumpkin spice goodies.

I found Mel Eats Meals at the Casa Pacifica Food & Wine festival this June and when I sampled some…read moreof their food I was really impressed. The food was healthy yet tasted really good, what a concept? Lol. But seriously, upon getting the opportunity to sample their food and to learn that they were a local meal prep and delivery service out of the 805, I knew I had to give them a try. I was six months into actively going to the gym and the next step was to take control of my eating habits. The idea of having healthy meals portioned and cooked for me sounded like such a lifesaver and would take all of the work and prep out of cooking which was the major selling point. When doing a meal prep service I look at 1. Taste 2. Price 3. Variety of the Meals and 4. Simplicity of delivery/pickup. Mel Eats delivers on every aspect! First off all the good actually tastes really good. That's the most important, for it to be sustainable for me I have to like what I'm eating. I appreciate that they have three portion sizes to pick from. Some tailored at leaning out/weight loss, some just to maintain a healthy physique, or bulking for the gym bros/gals. It's very simple ordering the meals and customizing them online. I like that you can customize everything - from the protein, to the carb/sides, the veggies you want, and the sauces. Also they have two rotating weekly specials for meals and overnight oats. This is KEY. In needing variety and something exciting, I love that they have perfected bringing new bites to their weekly menus. Pricing is super reasonable in my opinion. The meals range from I think $14-$17 based on your portion size. Also the more meals you buy they take off $1-2 a plate. I usually walk away with a meal for each day, 5 days a week, under $65. You really can't beat it. Also delivery is only $7 which I think is awesome. Pickup throughout Ventura County is free at their set locations which is nice for those saving every dollar. I've done both delivery and pickup, both were seamless and easy. Aside from all of the great things I've already mentioned, the customer service here is A+. Everytime I reach out to them on their social media instagram page or through their customer service email they reply back same day. They truly make you feel like a valued customer and they are always professional and polite when I engage with them. I feel really lucky to have stumbled upon them this summer. I'm at four months of meals with these guys and I don't know what I'd do without them. Mel Eats is a lifesaver when it comes to meal prep and I'm happy I've gotten a few friends ordering from them. Everyone reports back being happy with this service and I hope more people find them because they are some of the best in this space.

The meat department is fantastic. Always a great selection and the staff is very helpful. Highly…read morerecommend.

GETTING HERE: Located at The Collection at Riverpark in Oxnard. You can see it from the 101 and…read moreit's not hard to miss at all. :-) REVIEW: I can't believe I have not yet reviewed Whole Foods! I really love that this store is so close - and I love the different varieties of foods and items they carry. I usually seem to only make my way here when I have an Amazon return - which is unbelievably helpful BTW! But lately I've been a more specific in planning my trips and can (and do!) spend hours walking the aisles here. Such treasures await. They have huge varieties of so many things! Chips, drinks, natural health items, I could go on and on. Service is always a good time! I'm a regular with their sushi and I always have to get bakery snacks to hold me to my next trip. Whole Foods is a whole win for me. Thanks!

I have never been to a CBD store before In my life…read more What an experience ! Very good one at that! Vivian was so nice to us. She was so knowledgeable an expert in her field.. I have to tell you when I left the store I was feeling no pain only joy. I went home with a very full bag and a happy me.... I have only been using these products for 2 weeks but am feeling amazing results so far. If you're like me, I do not like taking pills of any kind so these chewables are right up my alley by the way, I am 70 years old with arthritis all through my body and I don't feel the stiffness in my knees when Zi get out of bed and I feel my anxiety much more relaxed than usual. I also have a better nights sleep ! Thank you Vivienne .

Went in with my client to find something to help her sleep better, the gal working was very helpful…read moreand knowledgeable. They had such a huge selection of products , definitely something for everyone. My client went with some cbn gummies and they seem to be working well. We also got some free samples which was so awesome, she even threw one in for my kitty! Definitely recommend this spot

Always have supplements needed. All major reputable brands are in there…read more Staff is always super helpful. Manager is super solid guy (forgot his name, I'm very bad w names) always there to kick knowledge. Mostly all of my gym friends go here for these reasons!

These guys are great. I get all my supplements from them. Staff is always welcoming and always…read morefriendly. Would highly recomend.

Thank you, sweet lady that gave me her cart and refused my quarter to give her…read more This is a really quiet location compared to both of the Oxnard ones. I came around 11:00am and it wasn't busy at all. There were maybe 6 people in the store and 2 people in line. The store was really clean and mostly stocked full. The layout is different than the Oxnard ones so it took me much longer than usual due to not knowing the layout so I did a lot of back and forth. The aisle of shame was very confusing as they had random non-special/non-seasonal stuff right smack in the middle of it like random chips that are sold everyday that are also displayed where the designated chips section is on the next aisle over. There were some German week items here that were not at the Oxnard location last week. So that was a win. Since I'll be moving to Ventura soon, this is going to be my new Aldi for weekly shopping and I am looking forward to it (again because it's not as crowded).

Aldi is a growing presence in the local grocery scene and a good one, too!…read moreThey specialize in off beat, low cost, but high quality brands. A wide range of items including very affordable produce and baked products. Their ingenious "quarter for a shopping cart " system ensures all carts are returned to the store. You're not likely to see an abandoned Aldi cart about town!

There are many dispensaries I can go to near me but this one is the best! My dog's agree because…read morethey always get a treat when they join me!

Do not shop here They add in extra charges and hide it. My…read morecharge was not the same as my receipt.

The best tasting protein powder around. Even though they are no longer located in Ventura, I…read morealways received my order within three days. I never have to leave the house. I have to be a bit alert as to when we start to get low on our supplies.

Support local businesses! Very Friendly staff, which is appreciated. I always come here for my…read moreQUEST bars, and to see what new items they have. What also keeps me coming back is that I can ask them my questions, no matter how silly they may be! That's a big deal to me, feeling comfortable in asking my questions.

This is a great store for hard-to-find specialty diet, cultural foods and snacks. This feels like a…read morehybrid between Whole Foods and Lassens only this store carries less vitamins and body care items. I was both surprised and delighted to see there were Keto friendly items and they even carry a Keto All-Purpose flour I have been wanting to try. They had a few varieties of Carbonaut breads and pizza crusts in their freezer section. They carry Santa Barbara cookies, a great self-serve coffee beans section and lots of gluten-free and vegan options. Some of the prices are comparable to Whole Foods but some were even higher. Most common items sell for $2-3 more than what you would pay for at Sprouts or Vons. This is a convenient location to my home close to The Ave and I can see how this would be a great place to shop when making a special recipe. It's a clean store and it's a nice place to shop if you don't like crowds or transients on every aisle.

This market is almost too good to be true. But bruh, I'm telling you, it's true…read more First off, they have an astonishingly huge selection of products I've never seen before, and they're products that I am eager to try. Every aisle is loaded with interesting items that will stop you dead in your tracks. I could easily spend an hour just tripping on products here. Actually, I have. A couple times. lol. But the main reason I love Ventura Ranch Market is that they have, without question, the best selection of potato chips you will find anywhere in Ventura. In addition to the city's best selection of the always great Boulder brand potato chips (even more than Sprouts), Ventura Ranch Market carries Taco Works Chips from San Luis Obispo. Those Taco Works Chips are fire, Yo. But as good as those chips are, they don't come close to the exalted excellence of the magnificent Torres brand Chips, imported from Spain. Ventura Ranch Market has a fantastic selection of Torres Chips. They have my favorite flavors, like Iberian Ham, and Mediterranean Herbs. They also have some flavors I've never seen, like Fried Egg, and Caviar. Honestly, I would try any flavor of Torres Chips, I don't care how weird they might sound. Those chips are freaking excellent. Ventura Ranch Market also carries my current favorite brand of Tortilla Chips, La Rosa. They're nice and thick and fried a little darker than most major brand commercial totopos. I like that. Another super great thing about this amazing little market is they carry Rosa Brothers Milk in glass bottles. I love milk in glass bottles! Especially Chocolate milk. Well, Ventura Ranch Market has Chocolate flavored Milk, Banana flavored Milk, Root Beer flavored Milk and even more flavors that I can't remember. So many flavors! Oh, and I almost forgot to mention they offer complimentary coffee and cookies here. First time I saw it I was like, oh, that's a nice thing to do for the Grand Opening. Then I went back like a month later and they still have cookies. It's a permanent feature. And the cookies are good! Thank you very much! Free cookies and coffee while you shop. Who even does that? Mikey C says: Ventura Ranch Market, that's who .