While I was only visiting in the area and needed to go to a grocery store, I was delighted to learn…read morethat Ralphs was a part of the Kroger chain similar to my hometown Fry's Food and Drug Stores. Recognizing the need for a quick set of groceries, I stopped by this Ralphs with my wife a few days ago. It is a good store with most items in stock. The layout of the store wasn't too different than my regular Fry's stores. It was also well-labeled at the top of each aisle, so I was able to find what I was looking for rather quickly. I was looking for a few specific items from bottled water to sunscreen (summer essentials) and a few snacks. From end-caps to the regular aisles, everything I was looking for was in stock, and I was able to easily check out at a self-checkout station on the way out. I had to remind myself that there was a surcharge for bags (paper not plastic) which was fine as I was able to carry the items to my car. May wife and I did roam the Ralph's website before we went inside to see what was on sale. Ironically, any digital coupons added for Fry's were automatically also added for Ralph's, which saved me the hassle of doing so again. There were a lot of digital coupons available for already low prices. If you go to their website (https://www.ralphs.com), you can find digital coupons, the weekly ad, holiday promotions, 4X gift card promotions, meal planning and recipes, a store locator, and Boost membership information (along with other information). Boost is a special membership that includes double fuel points, unlimited free delivery, streaming options (free Disney+ bundle with ads), and member exclusive offers all for $99 per year. If you're already paying for the Disney+ bundle with ads, you may be able to pay a bit less and get Boost for free. While there are many grocery stores around the country, the Kroger stores including Ralph's are special, and I certainly recommend it to others!

I had a very disappointing experience at this Ralphs, specifically with a cashier named Jason…read more What made the interaction especially frustrating was that I watched him be extremely friendly, talkative, and joking around with the male customer ahead of me in line. However, when it was my turn, his demeanor completely changed. He barely spoke a word to me, avoided basic customer-service interactions, and seemed annoyed by my presence from the start. At one point, I apologized for having several packs of hot dog buns, and he simply ignored me. The only thing he said to me during the entire transaction was asking for my ID for alcohol. He didn't greet me, didn't ask if I wanted bags, didn't thank me, and generally acted as though he couldn't be bothered to acknowledge me at all. He silently scanned my items and then stared at me when it was time to pay. What made the contrast even more noticeable was that before I had even finished checking out, he had already started joking and chatting with the man behind me in line, just as he had with the customer before me. The difference in how he treated me compared to the men around me was impossible to ignore and came across as incredibly rude and, frankly, sexist. The bright spot of this experience was Jilly, who was helping bag groceries. She was kind, friendly, and genuinely pleasant. Her professionalism and warmth were the only reason this visit wasn't a complete negative. Customer service should be consistent for everyone. Unfortunately, Jason made me feel unwelcome and dismissed, while Jilly demonstrated exactly how customers should be treated.

Adorable. Friendly. Great food and healthy choices…read more This is by far the best grocery store in Carlsbad. You can tell it's family owned. Operated with care. The selection of food and the staff are both incredibly thoughtful. They make amazing sandwiches. Many unique and different little specialty foods to try for cool meals at home as well A true community hub.

I love carlsbad ranch market!!!…read more I always order their to go sandwiches! I can't tell you how many times I've come here on my lunch just to gett one of their tasty sandwiches!!! Today, I decided to try one of their breakfast sandwiches! That's a new edition to their menu! Had their veggie breakfast sandwhich which had egg, herbed mozzarella cheese,spinach, and avocado!! BOMB! They are always friendly with their service! Their sandwiches are all reasonably priced also!! Their store has all organic produce and healthy pressed juices, fresh made salads daily, and so much more! So glad it's walking distance from my job!

World's best Trader Joe's. I'm leaving a review only so I can find it later and only shop here when…read moreI'm in town. They even have organic cherries. I'm in love.

My mother-in-law used to shop at Trader Joe's and enjoyed every trip, so we thought it would be…read moremeaningful to use the Trader Joe's mini tote bags as party favors for her 80th birthday party and fill them with some of her favorite things. My husband visited this location yesterday. When he arrived, he said that only one tote color was available, so he picked one up and continued shopping. Later, he noticed that additional colors had been stocked, so he grabbed three more, staying within the four‑bag limit. At checkout, the cashier assumed my husband had already purchased a bag earlier. When my husband explained that he had not yet paid for the one bag he had initially picked up, the cashier insisted he did and that allowing him to purchase another bag would not be fair because some people buy additional bags to resell. He really felt being stereotyped. We are not resellers, he was simply purchasing the permitted quantity for a family celebration. But come to think of it, there is nothing wrong with people reselling the totes, as they purchased them legally and did not steal them.

it was so refreshing how positive and helpful Dana was, especially on a Monday…read more I really appreciate his positive attitude!!

Dana was awesome, friendly and helpful. The vegetables selection is always plentiful and healthy…read moreand I like the dinner choices. Love my Sprouts in Bressi Ranch.

A find blend of whole foods, trader Joe's, & sprouts but better. Lots of unique drinks & fresh food…read moreitems. I am rather smitten on the fresh pesto pasta, everything bagels, & charcuterie products. Fast, friendly service!

Great little market with fresh produce and fresh juices, as well as lots of healthy and local…read morefoods, like local honey. And a great selection of unique greeting cards!

Absolutely the most consistent supermarket butcher shop! Love the variety of marinades meats…read moreavailable. I know it's not typical for them to do extra but was greatly appreciated to their butcher that helped us cut and skewer our skirt steak Staff is really excellent!!! thanks

For a year, I've been eating the Service Deli's chicken pot pies from Stater Brothers. Fabulous…read morebetter than I could make myself giant pieces of chicken breast giant pieces of dark meat perfectly cooked. They look beautiful. I had company last night. I got three because they're big enough for two people to share one and there was no chicken in them at all they were burnt. We cut them open and it was like mush. I've never seen anything like it. I just can't imagine what happened and when I Called to tell them like they just kind of brushed it off I'm very disappointed.

I used to love this store for produce and fresh fruit. No more.. in the last six months I have…read morefound their quality has gone way down. Fruits and vegetables spoiling within just a few days of getting them home. Brought home moldy bread a couple weeks ago. Lots of expired bread on the shelves. The bakery department is terrible. All of these foods used to be fantastic. $20 tasteless watermelon. Bought two of those with the same result. So disappointed.

I love Gelson's. They have excellent quality and they have great people who work there.read more

We came to used their public bathroom and to see what they had and we were surprised to see a lot…read moreof healthy things. Their bathroom was gender neutral and they were two. They were clean. Then we saw that they made fresh juice. I am fanatical of fresh juices. So right away ordered one for me. My daughter got one for herself too. They offer disposable cups or for a dollar a glass for the juice. I got one at f their combinations and it was pretty good. My daughters was make your own. She picked her veggies and fruit. They have a variety of baked goods and they were great. We took some home too. They had hot food and cold food as well. Plenty of delicious desserts. They also have a big variety of products from health supplements to regular groceries. It was big. I wish I could've had time for that. I was happy with what I got there. If you are around there pay them a visit.

Feel so healthy just walking into Jimbo's! Great selection of fresh produce, flowers and organic…read moregoods you don't find in other stores. I did not try the hot bar food but it's always fun to come shop and see all the healthy, natural options available.

Love this market. Everything is so open, fresh, and organized!…read more Everyone was so helpful with explaining ingredients and their recommendations. I enjoyed seeing the kitchen service and take out options. The atmosphere here seems less chaotic than other markets. I didn't find myself overwhelmed. Definitely will be coming back more regularly.

So I just watched this guy, rob your store walk back in return it as if he didn't just steal it and…read moreeven though the cashiers knew that he just did it, they paid him in cash out of the register anyway. and when I said that guy just stole that and then returned it to you they said yeah we don't care. Now I know why you charge me $10 for something You should probably charge me $6 for because you're just gonna hand out free cash out of your establishment to bums and screw everyone else that literally comes here to eat. What a joke.

OK, it's Friday night and you live in Cardiff or you're visiting Cardiff what are you gonna have…read morefor dinner that everyone is gonna love? You're gonna go into Seaside and go to the counter and say I want the classic Cardiff crack sandwich, which will feed at least two people and maybe a kid beside. Then you gotta go down and lock the chip aisle and get your favorite chips. Maybe a nice bottle of wine check out go home and eat! When we first moved down here, I wasn't a huge fan of Cardiff crack, but I've become to look forward to every chance I get to have it. I know why it's a legend, so if you're in the neighborhood, stop and get it.

I've been coming to Seaside Market for years, and I absolutely love this place. I recommend it to…read moreanyone looking for a great local market, and I'll definitely continue being a customer. That said, I've noticed a few things lately that have made it a little harder to shop here, especially as the store seems to be getting busier and busier. The biggest challenge has honestly been the crowds. It feels like the popularity of the market has really grown, which is great to see, but it can make the experience a little overwhelming. I also think it may be worth considering a larger location at some point. Parking can be incredibly difficult, especially if you have a larger vehicle, and getting in and out can sometimes be a challenge. I also recently had an unfortunate experience with a few items I purchased. The girl who helped me at the register was very kind and bagged the majority of my items, but a couple of smaller items were left outside of the bag. I was in a rush and completely forgot to grab them before I left, even though I had already paid for everything. I realized it later and called the store to explain what happened. They were kind enough to put my name on a bag and hold the items for me, which I really appreciated. Unfortunately, when I came back later that week to pick them up, the items couldn't be found. It seemed like there was some miscommunication between the staff, which was really disappointing because I had specifically called ahead and was told they would be held for me. I completely understand that things can get misplaced, especially in a busy store, but it was frustrating knowing that I had already paid for the items and had made a trip back specifically to retrieve them. I also didn't have my receipt anymore because I had assumed everything had been placed in my bag, which I realize was ultimately my mistake. It's definitely something I won't let happen again. What was disappointing was that, even though the staff remembered me coming in previously, the items ultimately weren't replaced or resolved. I understand that mistakes happen, but I think this could have been handled a little better. Even with these issues, I still genuinely love Seaside Market and want to see it continue to do well. I know that growing crowds and increased popularity can create challenges, but I do think there are opportunities to improve the overall customer experience, especially when it comes to parking, managing the crowds, and communication between team members. The prices have definitely been climbing, and with the store becoming busier, it's getting a little harder to visit than it used to be. Still, there's a reason I've been coming here for years, and I'll continue to support the market. I just hope they're able to find ways to make the experience a little easier as the business continues to grow.