You walk in on the right side and the produce section presented with its fresh artistic hand…read morestocked preso! And then the Protein Department greets you with all the clean fresh cuts of beef, chicken, lamb, pork and the pink glow of fresh fin fish. Add the joy of visual delight. It doesn't stop there, so come and see for yourself. Hot Pastrami Sandwiches are a must, no mayo please.

The overall store is fine! Good options for organic whole foods and I enjoy their hot food bar…read more My low rating is directly for their meat department. Every single time I have to get meat from them, they are so rude. No customer service and not welcoming at all. I always feel like I am bothering them when I have to get meat. I'm not alone in this feeling as my friend also experiences the same (lack of) service from them. It's a shame because everyone else seems great!!

Butcher Counter at 41st Location is a Problem: The rest of…read morethis Whole Foods is genuinely great, and the staff throughout the store are friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, the butcher counter is a serious weak spot -- both in quality and service. On the craft side, the butchering is sloppy. The NY strip steaks are being cut from the nerve end of the loin, which any skilled butcher knows should be repurposed rather than sold as premium full strips. The pork chops have the same problem -- end cuts with that ragged, uneven "cap" where the muscle narrows are being sold right alongside uniform center-cut chops, at the same price, with no distinction made. These aren't nitpicky complaints; they're basic standards that a full-service butcher counter should meet. With one notable exception (there's one guy there who's actually great - tall, Caucasian, ~30 YOM), the service ranges from indifferent to actively rude. Expect to be ignored before anyone acknowledges you. If you order half a pound of ground beef, they'll grab two-thirds of a pound and start wrapping without asking, then get an attitude if you point it out. Ask for two pork chops and you might get one that's half the size of the other. Request specific pieces from the case and you'll be treated like you're being difficult. The biggest issue for me: they wrap chicken directly in butcher paper without a plastic bag first. I learned this the hard way when chicken juice leaked all over my refrigerator overnight. That's not just sloppy -- it's a food safety problem. I want to support this store, and I genuinely enjoy shopping there. But the butcher counter's combination of poor technique and poor service means I won't shop here if I need to buy meat. It's a real shame.

I was not as impressed as I thought I would be. We went first thing in the morning so they were…read morestill doing some stocking and some aisles were almost inaccessible. We were having trouble finding what needed and it happened to be in one of those aisles. There was a very kind person working who noticed us and stopped to come help. He was amazing! He was willing to stay with us until we found everything we needed. He didn't seemed rushed and he was happy to help. The store also offers an Amazon returns kiosk. The cashier that checked us out was friendly and helpful. Overall the best thing about the store is the people working there. They made the difference in the experience!

Along with the ocean breeze, perfect weather, and super surfers, Capitola-by-the Sea also offers…read morethe always popular Trader Joes! In an area of very expensive everything... TJs is a welcome sight. The Santa Cruz area is saturated with grocery choices. From quality, high-end (New Leaf, Delux Market, Shoppers Corner) to the usual suspects (Safeway, Nob Hill). Prices are steep. Away from home, I always hit up TJs for the basics. Breakfast items, fruits, cheeses, snacks, and alcohol. The joy of familiarity is wonderful. And this TJs location is a standout. Super clean, organized and the untraditional store layout which gives a spacious feel so rare in 99.9 percent of TJ stores. The amount of shoppers must be immense... locals and the never ending migration of tourists. Yet the store maintains a fully-stocked inventory and helpful employees. Yes!!! So other than a Piña Colada by the pool, having such an awesome Trader Joe's down the street and around the corner on vacay is priceless! Cheers!

No lines for a gift card today. Thanks. Made mom happy for easy purchase. And on a Sunday.read more

Best breakfast burrito in Santa Cruz. They just do it right. Service is always a 10 and the…read moreambiance just feels like a hometown corner store. Grateful for this place

Omg!!!! Fish tacos hit the spot. Granted we were starving but every bite was a delight. Paired…read morewith some fresh chips and habenero salsa from the market and was delicious!

Great selection with very competitive prices especially if you sign up to become a member! The…read morestore is very well serviced and kept clean. Almost never out of stock. They carry my favorite sweet potato fries and chicken strips in pic for great prices.

Great stop within Capitola area for most goods. Beautiful location, although it seems like it's…read moreaging a bit. Helpful employees! For travel content you can find us on Instagram @sunsetourist

Definitely a better store than the Aptos Safeway but still needs improvement. Overall cleaner and…read moremore modernized than the Aptos store. The store has good selection and inventory but still lacks customer service. They need to run at least twice as many check stands to handle the volume of customers. also the park lot is pretty crowded and crammed. They do carry my favorite raspberry jam though.

I continue to like this Safeway because the store is well-organized and easy to shop in, and the…read morefood quality is consistently better than many other grocery stores nearby. The issues I mentioned before have noticeably improved, and overall the store now feels much better. Both staff and customers seem considerate of one another, which creates a calm and pleasant shopping environment. While there was one past incident that left a bad impression, I don't believe it represents this location as a whole. This has long been my go-to Safeway in the neighborhood, and this time I'm definitely giving it five stars.

IMHO Such a…read morebeautiful produce market! We had just finished having breakfast at The Cook House and my friend needed to buy a bunch of green onions, so across the street we go! The first thing I noticed before entering the market, was the freezer compartment chock full of Marianne's Ice Cream! Unfortunately, we didn't have a cooler in our trunk to keep any frozen goods cold, so we had to forgo buying Marianne's. The market is bright, clean, and full of beautiful produce and other staples. Cashier was friendly.

what would improve Capitola Village produce is to have organic fruit and vegetables? I stopped…read morethere once and they did not have any organic apples at all. I have not been back because I do not like to have fruit with pesticides because not only is it on the outside. It can go into the inside. And you can't wash off the inside, especially the berries.

I recently left a pretty scathing review of Capitola Produce Market near Gayles Bakery because the…read moreexperience there was genuinely disappointing. But right afterward we came to Sunnyside Produce and the difference was night and day. That contrast made me realize how important it is to give credit where it's due, especially after calling out bad service somewhere else. Sunnyside absolutely deserves praise. From the moment we walked in we were met with kind helpful people who were actually attentive and happy to assist. There was no attitude or indifference, just friendly efficient service. The team here clearly cares about what they do and about the customers walking through the door. The produce is fresh vibrant and well-organized, with a great mix of organic and local options that are thoughtfully stocked. Everything looked clean and cared for from the shelves to the displays, and it made shopping here feel relaxed and enjoyable. The prices are solid too, better than most other local places when you factor in the quality. It does not feel overpriced, and you actually leave with the sense that you got value for your money. What stood out the most to me is the atmosphere. This place has a soul. You are not just shopping, you are being welcomed. That is rare. After our visit I felt like this review needed to be written not just to balance out a negative one, but because Sunnyside Produce genuinely deserves recognition for doing things right. If you are looking for a place with real service, real food, and real people, this is it.

Excellent produce market in Soquel .They have a very nice assortment of fruits and veggies.Plus an…read moreassortment of other items like dip chips ect.The employees here a very helpful.They have a nice parking lot

I decided to check out the taqueria based on a recommendation from an IG foodie. I ordered a fish…read moretaco & a torta. Both were ok, and they charged 3% for using credit card. I walked over to Village Produce to buy salsa because I heard the market is outrageously pricey. I'm glad I tried but I will not be returning.

2 dollars for a 16.9 oz bottle of Kirkland water is not right. If you're super rich you'll love…read morethis place. 4 dollars which is how much they wanted to charge me for 2 of them is egregious. I could get a flat of these waters for less than that at Costco.

I love this grocery store! There are so many fresh and local produce options. The avocados were…read moreperfect and affordable. There's a wine section in the back that I haven't checked out yet, but will before our holiday comes to an end.

Aptos Foods is such a great local market! I only wish we lived closer so we could shop there more…read moreregularly. They share the same parking lot as our favorite bakery in Aptos (Companion Bakeshop) so it's always nice to pop in after our bakery runs! They may be small(ish) in size compared to your typical supermarket, but they more than make up for it with their incredibly thoughtful selection of goods. Plus it's super organized and clean, which makes shopping here such a treat! From health food products to pantry staples, and from organic produce from local farms to wine and even greeting cards/gifts by local artists, Aptos Foods can easily be a one-stop shop for everyone! They even have natural and organic skincare brands like Mad Hippie and those machines that grind fresh peanut butter and almost butter (love those!). To top it all off, the staff here is welcoming, friendly and ready to help if you need it!