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3.6 (92 reviews)
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Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Elizabeth G.

This is a specialty local market featuring Harris Ranch meats. , which are outstanding and reasonably priced. i came here for the oxtails, which are outstandingly fresher than fresh! The butcher was very friendly and knowledgeable. Wandering around this store, there are so many locally made gourmet and home made food items that are displayed in various parts of the store, which supports exploring the different aisles to find more treasures, like Harris Ranch Beef Tallow. The ambiance is a combination of down home and gourmet specialty. Customers say that the meats are very high quality. If I lived closer, I would make this my go-to grocery store. It's right behind Taco Temple with a huge parking lot. Come check them out!

Mike V.

This is one of my favorite hometown markets! The produce is fabulous and I love their deli too. I also love the fact that they support the local farmers and also have the farmers market vendors here once a week! The service is always great and worth it for me even if you do pay a little bit more for your food, at least you know it's good quality

Cher C.

We had to stop here after a friend shared this session with us. Supermarket had a wide variety of different options. A Deli that smelled great. Friendly service and a huge parking lot.

Paul M.

Local Take: While the market has some charm as being kind of a vintage building, the best thing is not in the store, but is in the parking lot, on Thursday afternoons. What am I referring to? The Thursday Farmers Market! While even the vendors, pop into Spencer's for basics like milk & staples, the parking lot FM, is one of the best on the Coast. It has both variety and good prices. It kind of reminds of the Wednesday FM in Arroyo Grande, which takes place also in a Supermarket Parking Lot. Before or after you grab what you need from the dozens of mainly food & produce vendors, you can also grab some thing from inside the store. While they have some local products, and even some things from Cal-Poly Farms, much is rather standard, and kind of hit & miss. On the other hand one of our other local prolific Yelper's, Terry C., posted a whole bunch of Spencer's housemade brands of bottled/pickled/preserved goodies, & did find some more local products. As far as, gourmet Whole Paycheck type of items, the general selection is rather pedestrian, with a few stand outs. The service here is quite friendly and nice, at least at the checkout area, but quite a few others have had issues. Some locals have also criticized this place for a perceived lack of friendliness/cleanliness/freshness, especially with the Deli & some produce. Since I never impressed by near-generic Boar's Head products not stuff sitting in Grocery Deli for who knows how long, I steer clear away from many of these areas, unless I notice a new fresh batch come out. I find that many Groceries & Supermarkets generally are reluctant to give you a good idea of how "fresh" something is....with some exceptions, depending upon staff. Since it is independently owned, I guess they can hire & do what they wish. If you happen to live in the area and do not want to go far, this and one other supermarket [Albertsons] is pretty much it. If you happen to be staying for a 4 day weekend vacation in the area, and want to stock up your hotel, condo, or other place to stay with some goodies, a Thursday outing here is a good idea. One thing I did find that was good here was one of our local fresh breads inside the store on a random day. On Thursdays, you can find even fresher locally made bread in the FM. For those who are curious, Spencers is a shrinking local chain, which decreased from 3 stores to about 2, several years back {Lassen's & Cal-Fresh are the others}. They use to have a store in SLO, right where the newer 99 Cents store & Grocery Outlet used to be, off Los Osos & Madonna. I kind of miss that location since they had a better selection of local & Cal-Poly Farm products. One objectionable thing is that they somehow choose to place ads in one of the local rags. Since they may be one of the easiest supermarkets to get to from the Cambria areas, they probably help fulfill their needs for a bigger market. Of course, the big Kahuna of the markets in this area is the Albertson's on the other side of Hwy #1.

Storefront - Across from Hwy 1 & the Ocean.
Terry C.

When shopping at Spencer's Fresh Market, it is like stepping back in time. The interior has a home town atmosphere compared to the chain-store experience. The associates acknowledge their customers in a friendly, easygoing manner. They seem happy, and this carries over to an enjoyable shopping experience. This full-service supermarket offers a selection of Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) brand merchandise, as well as their own branded line of specialty, premium products. Their meats are sourced from Harris Ranch, while their seafood offerings are a bit limited. We wish they would offer a better selection of fresh, wild-caught seafood. Their deli department features Boar's Head brand premium meats and cheeses, as well as numerous ready-made side dishes & salad selections. For example, they offer in rotation 6-plus types of potato salads, which should satisfy any discerning palette. The deli also offers freshly prepared hot foods for a ready-to-eat meal at home or a picnic at the beach. Some people do not like the fact that Spencer's Fresh Markets do not carry everything that one may find at a chain supermarket, however they have many products not found in the big conglomerates - an advantage. Spencer's features in-season farmer's market fresh produce, as well as hosting the San Luis Obispo County Farmers Market in their parking lot on Thursday afternoons.

Went to Spencer's Fresh Market today to get capocolla and provolone cheese. What a great and appreciated surprise to see my deli meat so neatly sliced and packaged by Sebastian. Thank you so much, Monica

Dry and stringy chicken tenders. Tasted really old and like bad oil.

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sometimes great prices on there beef products other prices fair$$$$$ good weekly ads and internet

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Love coming to this store when we are in the area. We can always find everything we need plus the prices are very good.

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Albertsons - Storefront

Albertsons

3.0(135 reviews)
1.7 mi
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While our car was charging, we walked over to Albertsons grocery store to check it out…read more They have a very nice prepared foods section and deli. They had Bao buns and sushi, a huge selection of cheeses and delicious looking cakes and pastries. It's a big grocery store and probably one of the main places locals go for their grocery needs. They have a nice customer service desk if you need help and the store is very organized and clean inside.

I was camping in the area and I was craving some chicken strips from the deli so I made my way to…read moreAlbertsons. The store is a standard format and clean. The person helping me at the deli counter was nice and that's kinda where it ended. While I was waiting for my strips and wedges order, I overheard an older man yell across the deli to a young man asking him to come to him. The older man then began scolding the young man, loudly, as I could hear him over the sounds of the deli and store traffic. He was scolding him for not telling him that he had gone on lunch? I understand maybe telling him once and to not do it again, but the older man kept on and on about it. It made me feel very uncomfortable and the girl preparing my order clearly looked uncomfortable as she kept looking back at what was going on. Very unprofessional. At check out, there were very long lines. Self serve was maybe 15 people long and normal lanes about 6 people. When it was my turn at the normal lane, the cashier looked visibly frustrated and speaking under her breath about someone coming to help. She said something like "now they help when the line died down". Also unprofessional. I'm in a beautiful city, doing what I love doing (camping), and I have this ugly and awkward experience. Employees acting this way in front of customers demonstrates what a toxic workplace environment looks like and I won't be giving them my business in the foreseeable future.

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Sunshine Health Foods - Incredible tea selection

Sunshine Health Foods

4.4(67 reviews)
1.7 mi
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5 Stars - A Hidden Gem That Fuels Both Body and Soul…read more Tucked away in the peaceful coastal charm of Morro Bay lies Sunshine Health Store and Cafe -- a true hidden gem and the kind of place every town needs but few are lucky enough to have. Walking in, you immediately feel like you've stepped into a sanctuary. The store side is packed with thoughtfully curated natural Whole Foods, herbs, local wellness brands, and holistic remedies that feel like they were chosen with genuine care. No gimmicks, just the good stuff. Whether you're a health nut or just dipping your toes into mindful living, this place meets you where you are -- with open arms. And then there's the café. Oh, the café. It's not just food -- it's nourishment. The kind that makes you pause mid-bite and go, "Wait, what *is* this magic?" Everything on the menu is clearly made with love -- fresh ingredients, creative plant-based options, vibrant flavors, and the kind of energy you can feel. Smoothies, hearty bowls, wraps, and snacks that leave you feeling energized instead of weighed down. But the real treasure here? The people. You don't just get customer service; you get connection. The staff radiates warmth and passion -- like they're not just selling you health but living it and inviting you to do the same. Sunshine Health Store and Cafe is more than a business -- it's a beacon. A rare blend of nourishment, community, and consciousness. If you're in Morro Bay, don't miss this soul-fueling stop. And if you're lucky enough to be local, this place is a gift you'll never take for granted. Truly, sunshine for the mind, body, and spirit.

Absolutely get the Green Dragon smoothie, no question about it. Took my friend here for a lovely…read moresidewalk lunch, we loved it. There's a cafe attached to a health food shop. The staff are very sweet. People walk by with pups and treasures from local antique shops. It's great for people watching, and there was live music coming from across the street. I had the Sunshine Hummus Wrap and loved it, next time I will order it with double hummus. If you like a little kick, add their Jalapeno sauce from the condiment cart.

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Giovanni's Fish Market - Grilled or baked oysters. I love oysters but these were too briney for me even cooked

Giovanni's Fish Market

4.0(2.4k reviews)
1.5 mi
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We stopped by Giovanni's Fish Market for a quick half dozen charbroiled oysters with sriracha…read morebutter and they were absolutely amazing. The oysters were incredibly fresh and the sriracha butter gave them the perfect kick and flavor. They were so delicious and packed with flavor. Service was quick which made it a perfect stop while walking around. The view is also great which made the whole experience even better. Simple, quick, and seriously delicious. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area.

In the continued search for good clam chowder, we stopped here for one of the many meals we'll be…read morehaving this weekend. The menu is extensive but I only had one thing in mind and thus I got the CLAM CHOWDER BOWL $6.99 and HALIBUT fish and chips $24.99 plus $2 garlic fries upgrade. Sorry to say this place is as many have said, a tourist trap. The halibut batter lacked seasoning it was practically tasteless. It's freshly fried however. Fries upgrade helped the fries only. The entire basket didn't taste much like anything and the tartar didn't help. The clam chowder was very salty. And I mean, very. It barely had clams in it and didn't taste rich and mostly had big cubes of potato. It was disappointing. The lines can get very long very fast. They have a good spot with greats views or Morro Rock. Parking is free everywhere to my knowledge.

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Giovanni's Fish Market - Not too long of a wait in line

Not too long of a wait in line

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Bowl Clam Chowder

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Morro Bay House of Jerky - So much to choose from!! Yummmm

Morro Bay House of Jerky

4.5(101 reviews)
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I love jerky. And I'm always interested in trying new styles. So House of Jerky is right up my…read morealley. They have jerky from just about every animal you could imagine. And the employee working is very knowledgeable and can quickly give recommendations on you might like based on your 'usual' snacks. My only real complaint (beyond being somewhat overwhelmed with the sheer amount of flavors and meat types they offer) is that when you start to get in to some of the more unique animals, the amount of jerky you are going to get is much smaller and much more expensive than the normal beef jerky. I understand why, but when I'm interested in trying a new animal jerky, I'm often not willing to spend up to $20 when I'm not even sure if I am going to like it. I really think they could benefit from some sort of 'taste of jerky' pack or something that includes basically bite sized samples of various exotic jerky. I would absolutely play $20~$30 for a variety pack knowing that while I might not like everything, I am trying a bunch of new things but in small portions. From there you will then know what to pick up the next time you are there. So, I highly recommend swinging by House of Jerky when you are in the area. If anything to just see some of the unique offerings they have. Just know that if you want to go that route, you're going to be paying a bit of a premium for your unique jerky snacking experience.

Lots of jerky options! They have classic sodas in the back and other trinkets available as well. A…read morelittle more on the pricey side, but didn't disappoint.

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Morro Bay House of Jerky - Snacking on the ever so tasty - Teriayaki Beef Brisket - while whale watching from the lanai on Molokai !!

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Snacking on the ever so tasty - Teriayaki Beef Brisket - while whale watching from the lanai on Molokai !!

Morro Bay Market & Spirits - Tostitos Salsa Con Queso Medium 15oz

Morro Bay Market & Spirits

3.3(14 reviews)
1.7 mi
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Yeah, so much for this shop being a safe zone during the COVID pandemic!! I was just there and…read morethree guys were standing RIGHT outside the door chatting with no masks. I was going to go around them, but then they all went into the store. Only one put his mask on, the other two just waltzed right in. Turned out these were the owner and his buddies, or at the very least someone who worked there. I waited a bit for the air to clear and then went into the store to start to gather my items. I should have just walked away then!! I got through one row and was starting on the second row when I saw one of them go get a soda - with no mask!! He saw me and quickly put on his mask, sort of like an afterthought. I immediately returned the items I had chosen and walked quickly out the door. I will NOT return here, they don't respect the safety of their customers or their workers!! And this during the worst time in the pandemic, where cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are increasing at an alarming rate. They should be ashamed of themselves. Throughout this pandemic I have shopped here several times a week, buying a lot of overpriced goodies. I have probably spent $30-$50 a week here since April. They will definitely notice that they have lost a good customer since I won't be shopping here again. The one star is for the cashiers who are always polite and wear their masks.

Easy walking access from our hotel. Good selection of alchohol and other quick grab items. This…read moreis usually my "go to" when I am in town and don't want to go to the grocery store. Quick and easy!!

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Morro Bay Market & Spirits
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