Great little market. They carry lots of the staples you need and one of my favorite wines. Also beer and they have high quality produce. And it's close to my home! And it's also easy to call them and ask if they have something. You don't have to press 1 for this or 2 for that. They just answer the phone! So refreshing! And really helpful staff. read more

I've been hearing a lot about the sandwiches here so I had to try them. Came on late afternoon on Monday and it wasn't busy at all. Ordered the Jack wolf and super BLT. Jack wolf comes with low sodium turkey and roast beef. The additional toppings lettuce, tomatoes, pepperoncini, onions ,mayo & mustard on a toasted Dutch crunch. Asked for light mayo and the sandwich was good. Super BLT comes with low sodium turkey, bacon, avocado and all the additional toppings in a toasted sour dough bread. Overall the sandwich was ok for me. The way the sandwich was put together made it easily to fall apart. I'll definitely be back to try other sandwiches. read more

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I have passed this Market now for a couple of years and it always seemed like it stayed busy. They have a big smoker on side of store. We decided to stop and order lunch on our way home. Glad we did. Nice market with what looked like a nice selection of beers, wine, cheeses and other unique items. They have a nice Deli Section and we both ordered their Tri- Tip Sandwich. It was served on a Dutch Crunch Roll. Very tasty. The reason for the 4 stars is that they could have trimmed off the gristle from the meat they put on sandwich (in my opinion) especially since the sandwich is not inexpensive but to be fair - meat prices have been going through the roof and they did provide a nice amount of Tri-tip. Might be knit picking but just my 2 cents. Overall nice sandwich and friendly staff. Meat was not over smoked. Nice smoke flavor and tender.. read more

The Willows Market - Grocery Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Big bummer my husband used to frequent this place so while in town and after a long road trip we grabbed a bite I got the black beard special 18.99 and it was dry as sawdust, the meat had great flavor but it barley had bbq sauce no Jalapeños, some wilted lettuce and a bunch of red onions. The meat was worth the price but they need to soak it in just, what a bummer. My husband got a sandwich w coleslaw and that was way better. I would not go out of my way to try this again. read more

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4.5 stars, but since we can't give half stars, boosting to 5 because of the awesome customer service. The Willows Market has served as the #1 neighbourhood little grocery market nearby Mom's house. Located at the corner of Willow and Middlefield Roads, they are conveniently in walking distance from her home. Most of the times, we drive here and never face issues with finding parking in their private lot. The shoppe is not only a small grocery market with a butcher and offering organic produce, they are also a deli who also provides catering services. Word around the town is that they make some killer sandwiches with Boar's Head deli meats. Outdoor tables with umbrellas and seating are available outside if you want to eat your purchases on-site. Mom loves that they specialize in high-end specialty foods and Cielo was excited to find rare chocolates that you can't find at many other places. They also have extensive wine, beer and liquor offerings. Not going to lie, though - prices can be on the hefty side here; at my most recent visit on Saturday, September 28, 2024, I purchased a couple of 1LB boxes of butter quarters for $8.99 each. Locals are happy to pay higher prices here because of the unique offerings and the best customer service. The staff is exceptionally warm, friendly and polite. One team member even held the front door open for me. It's no surprise that they have regulars coming in all of the time. In fact, their customers are so loyal here that the store even sells The Willows Market branded t-shirts and sweatshirts. If you are in the neighbourhood, I highly recommend that you shop local here at The Willows Market. read more

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This is a supermarket with a deli inside. My bf needed to eat before his appointment and this was the closest place we could find. It was ok. It is pricey for just a sandwich. The ratio of meat to bread was off. Was left eating just bread after several bites. The pesto was good could use more of it. Service was ok. There was some seating outside. We got a pineapple drink in a can and it was not ok. Had strange after taste. read more

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I ordered the Super BLT ($14.99) that came with turkey, bacon, tomatoes and lettuce on toasted bread. It wasn't a very complicated sandwich, but it was really tasty with good quality ingredients and expert assembly. I'm really looking forward to trying other sandwiches read more

Popular spot with a long line at lunchtime. I cane here with coworkers on a Friday. I got the bbq brisket special sandwich - Black Beard Special. It did not disappoint. The place really surprised me being located inside a grocery store and yet offering a full line up of delicious smelling food! The cashier took everyone's order so we didn't have to stand in line the whole time waiting to order. I left and looked through the store, getting a drink too. The setting is part deli, barbecue and grocery store combined. It's on the pricey side but par for the area. My sandwich was $18. read more

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We were starving after attending a graduation at Stanford and saw this place off the side of the road and read the "deli" sign. We pulled in so quick. Right when we walked in, there was a wall of colorful drinks to our left side. We were enamored by the options. I picked out a lychee passionfruit tea drink and my sister got a coconut drink. We ordered a special turkey sandwich (forgot the name) with all the works and some chipotle mayo sauce and honey mustard on dutch crunch. The sandwich came out quick and it was astoundingly delicious! The staff seemed friendly and I loved how they had so many unique items inside. We didn't really have time to shop, but I am sure I could spend some time in there if I had time. I would definitely go back for a sandwich when I am in the area. read more

The Willows Market - This was amazing - Grocery Near Me - Menlo Park, California

amazing sándwiches 10/10 The service is amazing. We called to order and by pickup time the order was ready. It did not take more than 10 minutes. It's always a very clean establishment. read more

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We came in today for the first time and the brisket was great! I'm sad we've driven by here so many times without trying. The beer is priced reasonably and very cold. Will be back. read more

I love this store! They have so many cool items that you can't find at Safeway or Trader Joe's. They even have some flavors of Bubs (the Swedish candy) and the McConnell's ice cream with See's Candy. The people who work here are also super friendly and will usually try to order something if they don't have it. I haven't tried their sandwiches yet but look forward to doing that in the future! read more

Great sandwich. Great service. Friendly staff. Gonna have to go back and try some BBQ. The smell was gastronomically tempting even though we had already gorged on BBQ elsewhere and were full! read more

Great customer service. The fruits were fresh and delicious. The BBQ plates were very good. The frozen foods were great quality. After my first visit, I did not hesitate to return. read more

Great purchase options...I love all the variety this little market carriesThank you for bringing the best BBQ in town and the cheese options are on point! read more

They are the best place for wine and beer choices. Their deli sandwiches are very good and outstanding choices for fresh meats.

This store is a real gem! I used to just go there to buy alcohol as they have an amazing assortment of small brewery beers to choose from in addition to a solid selection of wine and hard liquor especially tequila. !Recently I have been exploring more of what the store has to offer. On Fridays they get fresh fish in, which can be ordered and reserved ahead of time, but I typically I like just to crash the place on Friday or Saturday and see what looks good. Today I got some red eye tuna but their king salmon and halibut are also great quality. If you want something specific definitely order ahead of time. Over the summer I have stopped in to buy a few of their large watermelons as well and have been impressed by the quality relative to what you can get at other stores. They smoke a variety of meats on site that can be ordered as a lunch combination or simply by weight to go. Most folks go for the brisket, ribs and especially the tri-tip. I have tried their smoked meats before and have been very happy with the quality. Today I was in the mood for a proper sandwich. I usually steer away from low sodium turkey as it doesn't sound tasty, but when I asked what they recommended for turkey (they have several choices) they recommended the low sodium. I rounded out the order with bacon, avocado, pickles, pepperonis, tomatoes, onion, lettuce and mayo on a sourdough bun. I also added a small container of potato salad which was delicious just by itself. The sandwich itself was decadent. I would not have expected low sodium turkey to taste so good. It probably helped that I added bacon and avocado to it , but a great healthy/hearty combination. Check out the pic attached as the portion size is very nice! I will be back for more of this sandwich and to try others. For those of you that prefer more red meat on your sandwiches they got you covered as well and will pile it onto make you happy. Definitely a sense of old-school charm at the Willows Marker due to the great customer service here as the staff is very attentive. read more

The Willows Market - Sandwich on sourdough roll made to order with low-sodium turkey, bacon and avocado along with a side of potato salad - Grocery Near Me - Menlo Park, California

This is my go to sandwich spot. The staff here are just wonderful people. The store is clean and organized. I ordered the Giddy Up. They give a generous spread of avocado and pesto in their chicken sandwich. I'll be coming back to this place to try their OMG Tri-tip. read more

Great selection of items. The place is clean and everyone is helpful and friendly. On the weekend they have the BBQ running... try the Tri-tip sandwiches. Good selection of Fish... What more could you want? read more

Place is awesome ; staff is friendly and helpful. Treated myself to a picnic lunch to take back to the Menlo Park VA Hospital today for myself since I heard so many great things about getting food from here ! So decided to see for myself and it doesn't disappoint folks and fellow veterans! Come on over and see and try it out for yourselves . Definitely worth it , just sorry it took me so long to make it over here because I will definitely be coming back again soon enough!! read more

The Willows Market - Half rack of baby back ribs a half pound of bbq brisket, baked beans; devil egg salad, Cherries blueberry grapes Lee G - Grocery Near Me - Menlo Park, California

I've ridden by this place over the years, savoring the aroma of the smoking grills, and finally decided it was time to check it out. Got a BBQ brisket sandwich with grilled veggies and a Fieldwork beer. What a perfect lunch! I will be back. read more

The Willows Market in Menlo Park isn't just a grocery store - it's also home to fantastic BBQ, sandwiches, and hot deli foods! One of my favorites is their BLT, and their racks of ribs + brisket. Everything is so delicious here, and you can pick up a drink AND your groceries while you wait for your order! I always go for a Bai! read more

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Best sandwich I ever had worth the cost of sandwiches Size was huge Service was great read more

I can't really comment on the grocery selection here, or the deli (though I've heard it's pretty good). I've been to the Willows Market for one reason only: Their amazing beer selection. Despite being a smaller footprint, their variety of choices puts larger grocers - even most liquor stores - to shame. And the focus is on microbrews and independents, which is my thing. The only store I've found in the Bay Area with a wider selection, and more knowledgeable staff, is Jane's Beer Store in Mountain View. But most of their beers are sold warm. At Willows, about half are sold cold. For beer geeks like me, it's a little like Christmas on every visit. Will they have some new offerings from Crux up in Bend? How does the selection from San Diego breweries look today? Any special arrivals from the Alchemist in Vermont? (I snagged some Heady Topper a few months back). What about the baltic porters? (from actual Baltic countries). I sometimes have to hold back or pace myself; it's unusual if I spend less than $100 on a visit. Visits - nay pilgrimages - to TWM used to be fairly infrequent; maybe once a year. But with the shrinkage in selection at my local Whole Foods, and the increasing market inundation of fake microbrews (e.g. Elysium, 10 Barrel), I've lately found myself here more and more often to stock up. Speaking of which, the beer fridge is looking a little empty; and the weekend is coming up. read more

Came to the willows market on a Saturday morning hoping to get some bbq. Unfortunately the bbq wasn't ready (it was 7 am lol) so instead they offered to make me a sandwich. I said a breakfast sandwich was fine with whatever they recommended. He made me a egg bacon cheese sandwich on Dutch bread with a chipotle aioli sauce and let me just say this was the best breakfast sandwich I have ever had! Me and my bf split it and It was more than enough to keep us both full! read more

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Big shout out to Miguel and his coworker!!! This morning, I was biking to work for the first time when I realized I had a flat tire 20 mins into the ride. I ended up parking & locking my bike on the bike rack right outside this market to Uber the rest of the way. I was only able to return with my car to pick up the bike around 9pm & noticed a note placed on my bike (see in photo). During the day, my bike bag (&bike) were kept safe from a thief because of the kindness of these workers stepping in. they didn't need to step in at all, but it was so kind that they did. Miguel even loaded my bike into my car for me when I came to get it. These are the type of people that make this place feel like a community. Thank you to these awesome workers for looking out for me. Recommending this place to shop to all the people ik. read more

The Willows Market - Kind workers kept my bike bag safe while I wasn't around :,) - Grocery Near Me - Menlo Park, California

The food is very good but expensive. The ribs are amazing! I just wish they were more affordable. A slab is about $40.

I've shopped here for years and have always loved their unique local fresh purchase, friendly staff and great produce beer affordable wine selection. I am sorry I've never shopped the deli until today The meats are fantastic and the best egg salad ever !! This small shop stop is pretty much perfect, cheese meat produce wine beer unique finds thank you! read more

I ordered a brisket plate for lunch. I asked for LEAN brisket. What they served me was so fatty. I'd say I could only eat 1/3 of the plate, since the rest was fat. The sides were good (potato salad & cole slaw). And the service was friendly. The brisket plate wasn't cheap, $20! $20 for 2/3 of fat is unacceptable. read more

Been coming here a lot since working close by.... Decent BBQ and sandwiches. I just tried the "Aftermath" today which is a Hot link sandwich with grilled onions, pickled jalepenos, pepper jack cheese and chipotle mayo. It was Really really good. Next time I may go with no jalapeños as I found it too spicy towards the end and scraped them off. But if you can handle the heat it's well worth it. My 2nd favorite is the brisket sandwhich but sometimes I've noticed they give me too many burnt ends which can be a little tough. Other times it's amazing. Plus they got a good liquor selection with some hard to find bottles. Plus a good craft beer selection with sours and slushie style beers which my wife likes. read more

I must have accidentally deleted a previous review of the Willows Market. This is a neighborhood market on Willow and Middlefield in Menlo Park and a local favorite. The market includes a good grocery section, an excellent deli, and one of the best collections of craft beers in the area. The check out staff are nice to the customers, and I saw them helping elderly customers to carry the groceries to their cars. I remember there used to have a banner saying 1,001 craft beers, and I still come here once a while to check out their beer collection. read more

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Good food friendly Service clean vibes Lots of choices on the menu and great selection of beers read more

This is a review of their sandwiches only. When it comes to liquor and beer they are nearly impossible to beat in the area. Their sandos used to be awesome, but over the past year+ something changed. Now they are crazy expensive and just plain sub par and sometimes kinda gross. Every now and then a good one sneaks its way across the counter, but between skrimping on meat, grizzled cuts, and stale bread its a pretty rare occurrence. I wish they brought back some quality control because the rest of the store and the location are pretty great. Make Willows Great Again!!! read more

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Hidden gem. Awesome and fresh bbq and huge portions. Plenty of parking and reasonable prices. read more

Love the Willows Market for lunch. Best roasted meats in the area; truly outstanding. I love reading about the beer selection and grocery area from other reviews, but the meats are so good. read more

This is a great little hidden gem, market. I just happened to be driving by and saw a sign that mentioned, "shop local" as well as, a deli sign, so I decided to check er' out. This is a great little market that focuses on trendy, artisan health- very eclectic. They have a great selection of interesting drinks and snacks- a great deli. My sandwich was so good! They have a variety of wines and tons of interesting craft beers! I was honestly in a bit of a hurry, so I just browsed a bit, while I waited for my sandwich and I decided I would definitely be revisiting this gem. read more

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This is a little neighborhood market with an extensive selection of sodas, beers, and snacks. The highlight for me is their deli counter which serves AMAZING sandwiches. Their brisket sandwich is to die for and their super BLT (BLT along with turkey and avocado) is also great. You can see (and smell!) their smoker in front of the store, prepping the brisket, tritip, and ribs. Only down-side is that the sandwiches are quite pricey, most are around $15. Worth it for a great sandwich though! read more

This is the kind of neighborhood market that makes other neighborhoods jealous. They have a fantastic selection of adult beverages- there is something for everyone- including the curious and adventurous types. The deli counter is great for take away BBQ, sandwiches, and salads. They have fresh produce and your regular staples as well. read more

The Willows Market - Brisket, broccoli slaw and orzo pasta to go. - Grocery Near Me - Menlo Park, California

This is the best place ever! The family that runs the business is fantastic, the staff is super friendly, and they have anything you could need. The sandwiches are top-notch, the fresh BBQ is always outstanding, and the beer and wine selection is terrific. read more

Once the Covid-pocalypse grocery shopping started, I decided to do all my shopping at my independently owned shop to do my part to help fortify small businesses' in my community from the upcoming crisis. On my list was cleaning supplies to donate to unhoused communities, and it really broke my heart to see my favorite store price gouging the neighborhood by charging $20 for a $5 essential product. The guys working in the shop seemed embarrassed about it, and didnt agree with managment deciding to treat customers in this way. I really loved this store, great wine selection, just the right groceries, and even a deli. I shop here a few times a week, and love the selection. Excellent locally made ice cream and baked goods, great selection of easy stuff like pasta sauces and snacks. I think the BBQ may even be famous, it sure smells like it. And all of the staff is cool. Until yesterday, my only complaint was the mushy bland ravioli in the deli case. I guess I shouldn't feel so loyal to my local store, they don't seem to feel the same way about the neighborhood. read more

The Willows Market - 3/13 price on wipes at Willows Market - $20!!! - Grocery Near Me - Menlo Park, California