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    4.5 (233 reviews)
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    Grilled Cheese
    Isaac A.

    Came here for breakfast sandwiches. Got the truffled grilled cheese and everything bagel with vegan cream cheese (added capers, onions and arugula). The grilled cheese was the standout! Flavors and texture were on point. The truffle was there but not over powering. Bread crunch hit the right frequency. The bagel was a let down. Not sure exactly why it fell so flat but it just wasn't there. The cream cheese probably if I had to put my finger on it. They don't automatically cut the bagel in half like they do sandwiches so def ask ahead of time for that. Grilled cheese was a 5. Bagel was a 3. Averaged to 4. Staff was friendly and store was very cute!

    Fresh flowers
    Liann A.

    Cute little store that sells alcohol, charcuterie, has a bakery and cafe to order some stuff to eat and drink. There's some indoor dining tables and I believe wifi for those that want to work and people watch and there are tables right up front to enjoy our market purchases or to grab a bite to eat. They also have a bathroom inside too! They have a wide range of alcohols you can buy from the bottle, and also fresh flowers! Cute little shop in the Marina district. It can get busy and be hard to find street parking, especially on the weekends. The workers were super kind and friendly, service was great!

    Breakfast sandwich
    Christiane F.

    This place has so much charm to it and the service is always great, it feels very European. But I'd say the food/drink themselves are pretty average. I tried their blue matcha and wasn't impressed, their breakfast sandwich was good but nothing to brag about. Would return for the vibes.

    Lots of Bourbon and Whiskey and Ryes and Japanese selections
    Robert R.

    I had been in the area and needed to pick up a new Bottle of Whiskey/ Bourbon. I had recently been going through and wanted something new on the shelf. My friend had suggested Rowans Creek small batch and that had that particular brand in stock. Their selection is very diverse as far as Spirits go and they had every type of Bourbon you can ask for. Rye; to Japanese, and American well known brands as well. They have all types of Spirits and mixers and garnishes. I wound up getting a couple of Bernal Bakery cookies which were absolutely Amazing. Chocolate Peanut cookies were soft and had sea salt specks sprinkled in. The gentleman at the counter was super nice and helpful. The selection is very diverse in whatever type of Spirits you're looking for and also a one stop shop for the garnishes or snacks to go with your libations.

    Kougin aman
    Claire C.

    I've wandered by this shop a few times, and have gone in before to browse their collection of wine, cocktail mixes, and spices, and have somehow never noticed their bakery section. I ordered a kougin aman, and it was still fresh around 3pm in the afternoon. Have you ever bit into something and thought, "aw crap I'm going to be spending all my money here"? Because that was my immediate reaction. Buttery crispy perfection. I also didn't realize it was going to be filled- I think with salted Carmel or some almond butter flavored filling (honestly forgot what the sign said)- and it really made it perfection. Scrolling through other Yelp reviews it looks like they're know for their empanadas and paninis- definitely will be back to try those as well!

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    Cute but overpriced. Spent over $17 for a mediocre bagel with scallion cream cheese that tasted suspiciously like regular cream cheese.

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    Very well stocked place and great finds for gifts. Also love their deli for delicious sandwiches and grilled cheese! Yum!

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    I go to the one on Cortland Avenue in Bernal Heights for Tartine bread and other specialty items.

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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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    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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    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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    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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