This little fruit and vegetables store has the type of produce they don't have at my big chain…read moresuper market. The employees speak very little English but are very nice. I get my mini cucumbers here because they're always fresh. It's a little more expensive than the grocery store but I don't mind. Plus, it's a small businesses, which I like to support. I usually park at the little market next door since I shop there as well.

Their produce is always fresh. I especially love their tomatoes. Always red, fresh, tasty, and has…read morethis organic smell. I can eat it by itself! I've never seen or tasted any other grocery store sell the same tomatoes. I believe they are family owned and operated. Wish they were a little nicer.

Great market with lots of Middle Eastern options. They have local baked good from other LA County…read morepurveyors. The staff were all very friendly. The store was VERY clean with a modern design. I had a chance to speak with the owner who was very nice. I will be back to do more of my shopping here!

First impression is that this is a hidden jewel. As I stepped into this pleasant surprise of a…read moremarket, I was in awe of how beautifully laid out it was. The first thing you're going to see in the forefront is fresh produce. I mean really FRESH-looking produce. There were even olives in this section. Those babies looked like they were recently freshly picked. To the far right was a refrigerated section that I did not explore today. Instead, I opted to walk straight ahead to the meat cases. Beautiful marinated chicken wings, pork rib-lets and pork belly greeted me as I walked into protein bliss. The meat offerings were abundant!! In addition, there was a selection of marinated olives, cheeses, salmon and even pastries (located in front of the cold cases). Gaspar, (I'm not sure what his role is there) was so warm and welcoming. He assured me that I will not find better marinated meats. I bought the spicy wings. Will try to update my review with the verdict on those once I air fry them. In the meantime, we must support our local small businesses. This place is inviting and you will likely walk away with something delectable. Give them a try.

Pasadena Farmers Market was a delightful find. What a gem! I came here to buy oranges. I ended up…read morebuying more than just oranges. It was not a surprise actually. Farmers market is set up next by a high school. Parking is at the front of the high school. Do come early because parking is limited based on what I could tell. A good variety of vendors from all over Northern and Southern California. They were all super friendly and nice. You may find fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, juices, organic goods, non-food items, and so much more. Some vendors offer free samples so you can taste before you buy. I found some of the best oranges I have ever eaten from here. I've only been here once. I haven't had a chance to return, but I do plan to come back to pick up some more sweet and delicious organic oranges. Thank you Pasadena Farmers Market!

Perhaps it's because it's labor day weekend but it felt quite small. There were plenty of produce…read moreand fruit vendors but no vendors selling already made food. Plenty of free street parking next door. If you have your own grocery and produce bags, use them!

4/5/26 Happy Easter, last minute shopping, as always…read more We steer clear off the Alhambra location due to high traffic areas, this is more amenable. My purpose was to find fresh organic corn to make spring/summer salad, but alas, none here. I inquired from this kindly gentleman who looked & (not his dept.) asked the staff in the back. He did direct me to the packaged corn on the cob, at this point, I have no choice and I was not about to go to another store to find one. Picked up a couple of tomato packages, cucumbers, some avocados and a balsamic dressing. And off I went. There were no self check outs here. The cashier & bagger were both helpful & cordial. Prices are at par with Ralph's, Albertsons or Vons. Parking is plentiful. I did not venture out into the other departments other than the pictures that I have posted here just to get a lay of the land. Will likely return to shop here. It's clean, well organized & somewhat stocked (no fresh corn on the cob!). I understand that the supply chain can be fickle. Good overall experience.

I never thought I'd write a review about a grocery store but I felt obligated to do so after having…read moreso many positive and wonderful experiences with the staff. I've seen the staff drop everything to ask customers how they're doing, the cashiers always give stickers to babies and kids and I personally have experienced a manager going above and beyond to make sure that I left the store happy and satisfied. My personal thoughts outside the stellar service: great location, never too busy, parking is solid and I know if there's something wrong with something I bought I know the customer service will go out of their way to make sure they can make it right. What more can you ask for from a grocery store?

Was in the area and stopped by for a quick lunch. Haven't been in a while but was craving some…read moreFilipino food. They have a small market section where you can grab snacks, sauces, and pantry items, and then a hot food area where they serve ready to eat dishes. I got some pancit, longganisa, and lechon. The pancit was solid, the longganisa was juicy and had that sweet flavor, and the lechon was really good. Moist with super crispy skin. Definitely get the sauce with it, it helps cut through the richness. Also grabbed a turon to finish and it was delicious. Left super full and ready to knock out after. Solid spot if you're in the area and craving Filipino food.

Chaaste Family Market is located at 296 Allen Avenue #3 Pasadena California 91106. It is an…read moreauthentic Filipino family Market. This is a small Market that has a little bit of everything that you're looking for from Southeast Asia. It's like a 7-Eleven, Filipino style. It's fun to look at the various items available here. You will always end up with more than just what you were looking for. I enjoy the cracker nuts, dried mangoes, and specialty dried items. Their selection of items is always changing so I like to look at what's new and on display. I will sometimes ask the front counter what just came in. The Fresh Deli, located up a small incline to the left as you enter the market, is spectacular. The flavor of the food permeates the entrance to the market. They have an incredible selection of fresh made food. It is difficult to make a decision between the different items. I asked for some help from the gentleman behind the counter. I've dealt with Christian, Gabriel and Abraham and all three are knowledgeable and helpful. He was able to explain how some of the food was prepared and the special attention that was given to each individual item. I wanted to limit myself to two items. I decided on the special marinated Beef Caldereta and the Lechon Kawali. On another trip I decided to try the Pork Tochino and the Barbecue Chicken Skewers. I can't tell you how happy I am with the flavors of the food from the deli. Everything was done to perfection. The Chicken skewers were tender and moist with a great barbecue flavor. The Toccino had a nice marinade flavor and was not too sweet. The Lechon was tender and had enough fat to give it a great flavor and texture. I have to admit the Caldereta was my favorite. Great taste, texture, and just the right spices to give it a little kick. The rice and noodles were a perfect accompaniment. All the sauces I was given added to the flavor of all the dishes. At the cash register at the front counter I paid for my items and asked about other items coming in in the near future. I found out that they are not always sure what's going to become available but always looking for something that will make their customers happy. This is truly a family establishment. I found out that everybody there is related. They definitely give exceptional service and quality merchandise, and delicious food. I look forward to coming back and trying many other items both in their market area as well as the Deli.

Why do I give them 5 stars? They don't carry the typical senbei or Japanese snacks. You can get…read morethose at other Japanese stores. If you want unique and truly delicious straight from Japan come to this store. They had the cutest cookies with cream and fruit but from Japan and not mandatory to refrigerate. They were delicious. The lady there is super nice and helped me pick an even better piece of produce than I did. Store is clean, and siesta looks good. The bogo is great! Take advantage of that. Oh and their chips from Asia can't be beat. Unique flavors my 96 year old mom loves! Without a doubt you must buy the green onion pancakes by geemate. They are better than restaurant quality. My husband never eats the ones at restaurants but really liked these. These can't be found everywhere either!

Interesting little grocery mart. I came across this place online while looking for specific fruits…read more They have parking in the front and back. I was surprised to see that the fruit section was pretty small. Aisles are well displayed but it did seem a bit bare. Prices and items are definitely on the higher side but overall good quality. I'd come here to buy some extra treats or gifts for people but wouldn't come here that often. Some items you can get in other Asian markets.

Amazing find! The reviews were very hit or miss, so I was hesitant to visit; i actually went to…read moreHeyden first, but they didn't have much options. So I was so happy to find that they had quite a good variety. I was planning on making a thank you fruit box for my uncle myself, but the man running the store said he could put one together for me, and I saw a whole wall of decorative options. It took quite a bit of time, but he was meticulous, adding ribbons, stickers, tissue paper. It came out beautiful. I also got some lychee, and they said it was the juiciest ones they've had in the states! The store is kind of bare, but there are specialty candy to fill the space as well. Definitely would be back.

Super cool find of delicious and rare fruit!…read more I was a little skeptical as it seems a little new. But this place is so cool! Korean pears. Hawaiian Longon. Black watermelons. Red dragon fruits. Organic apples. Persimmons. Korean Muscat grapes. Kyoho grapes. All absolutely gorgeous! The price is not your typical Vons or Ralph's prices, as it should not be. If you're a fruit connosiuer, this is the place for you. If you trying to get a cheap deal for meh fruit, this isn't for you. They also have blue eggs and black truffle moon cake. I am so excited for this place and would love to come back. The worker is super friendly and explained everything to me. She let us try some samples of fruits and was overall so kind and sweet. I 100% recommend this place. Invest in your own health and stop buying fast food.

First time coming and this place is massive. I basically came i saw they sold sticky toffee…read morepudding. They have their produce stacked nicely and i guess they are mostly all organic. They have selections you can find at other grocery stores like abertsons. I noticed they sell things in bulk and they have plenty of stations so you can come for lunch. They have the salad station, olive bar, hot foods with asian food. Soo many things. There is even a dining area if you plan to eat there. I saw they sold mila dumplings that ive see online. Pretty interesting. Will come again to explore. They even have amazon pick up and drop off next to the escalators. Parking is on the bellevue side next to the storage.

If I could give 0 zero stars for the customer service at this store, I would! No one is around if…read moreyou need help on any of the isles, the pizza lady from today had the worst attitude and made a cheese pizza that had 5% cheese on it and half unbaked (who's hiring the pizza workers???) It went straight to the trash, and never will I buy pizza from here again. Another time, the pizza stand was completely empty and I saw numerous packaged pizza doughs that looked like they had been out and over proofing for wayy too long! It wasn't refrigerated, and when I asked what happened, they said the burner broke down. If that's the case , you need to refrigerate the dough or hire someone that cares enough to handle food properly there. The cashiers never smile, don't make eye contact, and never greet you. They all look miserable ALL THE TIME! One time a cashier filled up one of my bags with really heavy groceries then told me to put it in the cart. I tried to pick it up and almost got a hernia ,and so I told him it's too heavy and I can't pick it up, and he just ignored me. He didn't try to put it in the cart himself because even he couldn't (it was so heavy). He didn't have the common sense or decency to even try emptying some of it into another bag . He just stood there, said nothing. (I ended up doing that myself) I tried to cut some slack for these guys, and give them the benefit of the doubt, and I've never once been rude to anyone there (even when I felt I had every right) I still kept quiet. However, the consistency of the horrendous customer service skills is disgraceful and disgusting. Where are the managers? Who is on the hiring committee? Why aren't any of these people getting proper training? Where is quality control? It's sad that standards are so low at this location that you treat your long time loyal customers this bad. Truly a shame. If I was a health inspector, I'd be shutting down your pizza center first, then I'd fire every single cashier there and train proper human beings to work with human beings.

I was looking for good quality hazelnuts. A colleague at my work mentioned Armen Market in Pasadena…read morehas amazing nuts. Thank you! I had to come here to see it for myself and confirm. Well, it has been confirmed. They do have a variety of nuts and they are very very good. It's a quaint good size market not too big nor too small. They primarily sell Armenian and Lebanese products. Very clean and bright inside. Shelves were neatly stocked and organized. Quite impressed with its presentation and organization of the goods. Lady working the deli was super friendly and nice. Thank you Miss! Gentleman working the meat area and ladies working the registers were all pleasant. Amazing staff and service! Thank you. The upper floor (head up the ramp) has the meats, various snacks, and non-food items. The lower floor has the produce, deli, cold cuts, dry goods, and more. I missed getting a freshly made sandwich as it was an hour past the last time. I'll have to return to catch their sandwiches between 10 AM - 5 PM. I heard they are out of this world sandwiches. I did get to try their turkey slices though. They were moist, sweet, and delicious. I ended up getting 18 slices of each of the two flavors... smokedhouse and salsalito... I like the smokedhouse more. Yum! Perfect with a sunnyside egg on a bagel. I came here for nuts and left with a whole lot more of goodies. Got some nuts, turkey slices, smoked salmon, raw marinated pork ribs and pork chunks, and a few other items. I'll be sure to return to get my sandwich and whatever else that is good for me to try. Thank you Armen Market! Btw, free parking in the front and side of market.

Love it for everything Lebanese products. The vegetables and fruit are great. Their parsley and…read moremint cannot get fresher. Their pitta bread is delivered daily fresh and if you are looking for spices for your Lebanese dish, this is where you will find it. Not to mention the wide variety of pickles and other canned foods. The service is courteous and the parking onsite is always available.

The place to buy all your fresh produce, fruits and beverages…read more This place is HUGE with many vendors offering so many fresh products . Can be a challenge to find parking but once you are in, you WILL walk away a happy customer.

We want to try going there but they were already closed per security by the entrancs. Online said…read morethey are open until 5 pm but only to find out they are open from 5 am to 9 am. Make sure to go there early as parking is limited.