Really impressed with the changes happening at 22nd & Irving Market. The store feels brighter,…read morecleaner, more organized and modern while still maintaining the feel of a neighborhood grocery store. I've also had consistently good experiences with the staff. The cashiers and other employees have been friendly, welcoming and helpful whenever I've been there. Whether it's helping find an item, answering a question or just having a friendly interaction at checkout, the service has always been positive. It's great to see a longtime neighborhood market being modernized and improved while still keeping that personal, local feel. The selection is great, the produce is always a highlight, and the store seems to keep getting better.

I've been a neighbor of 22nd & Irving Market for decades, and I've watched the store change hands…read moreand begin modernizing. That part I completely understand -- times change, and every business has to adapt. Prices are normal for today's grocery costs, and I don't expect bargains. What I do want to acknowledge is the old owners. They ran this store for decades and created a real neighborhood feel. You could sense their presence in the way the store operated, and I hope some of that legacy stays alive in the new version of the market. They deserve a proper goodbye. The part that has felt different lately is the cashier experience. The staff I've encountered often seem unhappy to be there. I've had food tossed across the counter, and today I watched a cashier search for a counterfeit‑checking pen with visible frustration. They also don't allow small credit‑card purchases, which is understandable, but the attitude around it made the interaction feel tense. The store itself is fine, and I know they're dealing with theft -- the big screen with video feeds makes that clear. But the welcoming neighborhood vibe at checkout isn't what it used to be. The old owners built something that felt personal; I hope the new team finds a way to bring some of that back.

Solid place! Love how they have little kid carts, fruit samples, and great service…read more Very organized but can feel a little tight when there are a lot of folks inside. Rotisserie chicken is alright. Reuben sandwich is delicious.

I came here to buy some produce and they had almost everything. The produce section was fresh and…read morewell-stocked and there were helpful labels on the items. They had a nice meat section was well. The other aisles were also well arranged and it was easy to find what I was looking for. There were genuine discounts as well. The prices are good, better than many other places in SF. I saw a lot of locals shopping here with confidence, knowing their way around the market. The checkout queue was small and the process was smooth.

Wandering through many grocery stores over the years I have learned one lesson and that is uncut…read morefruit is a risky gamble even at some Farmers Market. Yes I seen all the hacks about certain fruits which should be ripe but end up not ready for consumption. Then there are some which are visible like green bananas and green mangoes. These are usually found inside the chainstore grocery stores. There is one place for decades in the Mission District which has been offering one of the freshest fruits around in SF. It's located on 24th street and it's called Casa Lucas. On a Mission District Summer stroll I landed at Casa Lucas. Growing up in the Mission Casa Lucas has had a good reputation on having great juicy fruits. Although our family shopped at Safeway for groceries but the fruits were usually bought at Casa Lucas. Inside Casa Lucas you will see lots of fruits and also some vegetables. You also find salty chips and cheese like some in SF. This is a good place to grab those sweet juicy strawberries and mangos on those sunny days. Had my experiences with sour lemons and and "sour cherries" in SF I always try to find fresh fruits and the seasons "varies" Spring is for the "strawberries"and the summertime is the best to enjoy juicy" blueberries " The "pursuit"for picking the best ripe "fruit "is a challenge even from the farmers market to the farm at its "root"you can't know if it's juicy there is no guarantee and it's not "absolute"

Great selection of reasonably priced Latin groceries including produce, breads, cheeses (queso's),…read moretortillas, cooking chocolate for moles, and canned goods including Goya brand ones. This is my first stop when I have to buy specialty ingredients for Latin meals. Best to have at least some Spanish speaking capacity if you need to ask the staff questions. I have shown them pictures and language descriptions and they were able to direct to where I should look and likewise, confirm if I brought something to the checkout counter w/o asking beforehand.

Farmer Paul's boxes are amazing!! We've been getting them every week for almost 5 years and every…read morebox is full of fantastic seasonal organic produce. There's not usually any plastic packaging in the boxes too which I love. Farmer Paul has really changed the way we eat and we love it!

Greenhearts Family Farm is a gem, with a beautiful spot out in Half Moon Bay. I look forward to…read moretheir u-pick events with lots of delicious tomatoes as well as some berries and flowers. As for the CSA boxes, produce is organic, fresh, and local, and delivered to your door. They do a lot of nice events for CSA members. Farmer Paul and the team are lovely and care a lot about the community and what we eat. I hope they stick around for a long time.

This is a great mom/pop produce store located near Portsmouth Garage off Clay Street that sells…read morelocal produce at great prices. Whenever we go to Chinatown, we come here to get our Chinese veggies and everything in between along with the best seasonal fresh fruits. The prices are more than reasonable. You will definitely get a lot more than you pay at any local grocery store. The open layout makes it feel like you are at small farmer's market. It has a simple layout but it doesn't get chaotic like some larger stores up near Stockton. Don't let the small place fool you, they have tons of vegetables and arrays of different fruit ranging from strawberries to jackfruit. For those hard core Chinese peeps, you know who you are, they also sell great salted duck eggs that they make themselves.

I stopped by here a couple of weeks ago because I was making a vegetable soup. I got 12lbs of…read moreproduce for 13 bucks! I was amazed at what I walked out with and the quality of the produce. It was all really good! For 13 bucks I got: A head of cabbage A bunch of celery A large bag of Mushrooms A 1lb bag of green beans 2 bell peppers 2 onions 3 carrots 2 peaches A bunch of bananas Will most definitely be back next time I am making veggie soup!

My favorite vendors: - Yerene Farms Strawberries. Huge…read moreshoutout to this place. The strawberries are delicious, they give out free samples, they sell three different varieties of strawberries, so you can find one that suits your taste. My favorite are the Albion strawberries, which are sweet and firm. The Mara des Bois strawberries are also great, they are softer and taste like strawberry jam. $15 for a three pack - Mr Dim Sum: The green onion pancakes are the only ones I've ever bought that taste like the ones my mother handmade with love on weekend mornings. They aren't these flat disks, there are layers and layers of green onion and dough. You absolutely must try them. $10 for 3. - Far West Fungi. Highly recommend the baby shiitake mushrooms, and if they don't have those, then the shiitake mushrooms. They also have button mushrooms, as well as a wide variety of more exotic mushrooms, but the shiitakes are my favorite. Saute in a bit of olive oil, add salt, a little garlic, totally delicious. $5 per basket - Rainbow Chard. I can't remember who I buy this from, but there was only one stand that sold rainbow chard anyway. $5 for two big bunches - Pea Sprouts. This market specializes in Asian vegetables, and you can usually get some pea sprouts here. Saute with a bit of salt and garlic. - Xian Cai / Shen Choy / Aramanth Leaves. Another delicious Asian vegetable. Saute with salt & garlic. - Winters Fruit Tree. Lots of cool, unusual flavors of nuts. My favorite are the Rosemary Maple Almonds & the Orange Honey Almonds. $5 for 1/4 lb, $9 for 1/2 lb, $16/lb. - Estrellita's Snacks: Really great pupusas.

Get your produce here! Mid week shopping or browsing…read more Flowers, fruits, veggies Got some ready to eat food too if you need a lunch

Since I take the bus into work, I had never thought about shopping for produce during my lunch…read morehour. But now that I'm trying to get a little more plant-based, I have a little more motivation these days, plus I have this neat canvas bag I got for free from the Halal Guys at 53rd and 6th in Manhattan. So now I can carry produce and compete with all those elderly Chinese women with their flimsy pink bags. Oh yes, that last Chinese eggplant is MINE, old lady! I actually come here for the produce I never see at Safeway or even Whole Foods like Romanesco zucchini. Y'know, the big gray-green ones with the prominent ribbing and nutty taste. No inappropriate jokes please. I also come here to get at least a couple of bunches of Chinese long beans and those silky-firm white peaches. I have to say I have no problem filling up my Halal Guys bag with fresh goodies because the vendors here always have quality produce (see my photo gallery). It's worth coming just for the free samples but expect to get an elbow in the face from the more aggressive cheapskates. Nothing is ever free, is it? The market fits snugly into the ground floor of the Crocker Galleria every Thursday from 11AM to 3PM (plus Tuesdays during the summer). Come early if you want your pick of the freshest produce, but get your stinking hands off my Romanesco zucchini. That's mine!

This farmers' market placed in central financial district that is set up on Tuesdays and Thursdays,…read moreis really convenient to stock up on fresh local produce and explore different local flavors - ranging in freshly bottled apple juice, baked goods, salsa, cheese, Bolani bread with different kinds of spreads, canned olives and more! It's a tight knit spot and I enjoy taking a walk here while being on lunch from work! It gives me some insights on what veggies and fruits are in season!

This store is a GEM. Every time I go I discover a something new and exciting. They carry an…read moreincredible variety of groceries from Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Balkans and the Middle East. Do you want obscure Ukrainian pickled vegetables? They have you covered. Do you want pussy willow juice for Persian baking or pine flavored soda from Russia? Or maybe farmers cheese, fresh sour cherries, or many varieties of pierogis? Maybe you want to buy the weird cookies your mom grew up eating in Yugoslavia. They have it all. They also have the best hummus, great, reasonably priced produce, any spice you can think of, and the friendliest owners and staff you will meet in SF. Oh, and you never have to wait in line. I go every day and can take care of most of my shopping in a few minutes. If you need meat or fish you can swing by Guerra's afterwards. If you like to cook or explore exotic food you should not miss this fabulous wonderland of a store. I seriously credit this store for the high quality of life in the neighborhood.

Motto is "Poor Man's Price. Rich Man's Quality." It's actually the opposite. Not particularly…read morecheap. Lots of expired cans on the shelves and expired dairy products. Lots of overripe stone fruit too (especially from outside). One of the worst service in town. Guy at the cashier bizarrely antagonistic with customers. Should calm down or go the back. Overall, weird and depressing experience. Won't go back, of course.

They anchor my neighborhood. They extensively retrofitted and remodeled in the pandemic. They have…read moremost of what you'd want and their prices are way lower than Lukes Local.

Purchased produce and couldn't see how rotten until one cuts it open. Avocados looked great ,…read morebrown inside ($2.99 each and I got 5 for guacamole ). Zucchini's were mixed... some good and sine very bitter . The new owners should also watch their cashier / front person. The pleasant customer in front of me said thanks twice. No response. Cashier monotonously told me my amount and as I was getting my card out of wallet, kept repeating it several times rudely. Dude, I am trying to get it as fast as I can! Hold on! Then he threw my receipt at me. :( I just took the high road by zipping my lip, quietly gathered my purchase and walked out. Terrible service!

The BEST produce store - truly feels like farmers market quality, but better prices and more…read moreconvenient - and friendly staff! It's a small, but incredibly efficient and well-run store. It's the only place outside the farmers market where I know I'll get good fruit. Also, I was hunting for Chinese eggplant the other day, which normal grocery stores don't carry, and they had plenty of them! Even after moving across town, I'll swing by here and stop by Barron's down the block for meat. What more could you need?

We love this little local corner store. It has everything you need! Produce is really well priced…read moreand fresh! The staff is always friendly and helpful. Great selection and fun nice quality ingredients.