From SoCal and this felt a lot like erewhon. I think the deli section was actually better though…read more This mortadella (locally sourced) is out of this world. Picked up some cave aged cheese too. Would be here regularly if I lived in the area.

I really like this grocery store, and I try to come whenever I'm back…read more I have no idea why the reviews are so low. I MUCH prefer shopping at local markets like this, instead of Safeway. Actually, I hardly ever go to Safeway anymore. Shelves are always well stocked, store is very clean, and just a pleasant place to shop at. I've never tried the food at the self-serve buffet, but it usually looks pretty fresh. I like that it's never too crowded here, so you can maneuver your way around the aisles easily.

I absolutely love Trader Joe's no matter where I am in the United States, so I was beyond thrilled…read morewhen we got to our hotel in San Francisco and realized there was one just a block away! We were in San Francisco for about a week, and having a Trader Joe's so close was a total lifesaver. We could easily stop in and grab breakfast foods, snacks, and, of course, our favorite peanut butter cups. It saved us from having to spend a ton of money eating out for breakfast every morning, and we were able to stock up on snacks that lasted us for the entire trip. This Trader Joe's was definitely a different experience than the one we're used to back home in the St. Louis suburbs. Since it was right in the city, you actually had to take an escalator down to get into the store, which was kind of fun and unexpected. I also felt like there was surprisingly more room in the aisles than I expected for a city location. The checkout line was a completely different story! It wrapped around the store, which honestly gave me a little anxiety because I felt like I needed to hurry and get everything because the line looked like it was going to take forever. But they had a ton of checkers working, and the line actually moved incredibly fast. Before I knew it, we were checked out and on our way. It was just really nice to be somewhere familiar while experiencing a totally different version of Trader Joe's in another city. Having one so close to our hotel made our trip easier, more affordable, and a little more fun. And yes, we absolutely stocked up on those peanut butter cups!

This TJ's is conveniently located in downtown and has the most interesting people in there,…read moreincluding workers who enjoy their jobs so much, they're singing with the 80s music piping through the speakers. I like getting my sweet and savory snacks here, as they're comparably less cost with less unwanted ingredients than other places. Lines can get long here but it moves pretty quickly.

Bi-Rite, I love you in so many ways…read more Next to the farmer's market, they have the BEST produce. They even tell you what farm it came from. It costs more than the farmer's market but they truly have as many local producers and growers as possible. They have weird stuff too. Need a limequat? An aged persimmon? A yellow raspberry? They might have it, if it's in season. They have really good sandwiches and don't charge you more for gluten free bread. They toast the sandwiches! The people who work here are very diverse and really nice, many of them have worked here for years and really know their stuff. The store is cozy and well laid out. Parking can be a b!$:h, so plan accordingly.

They discriminate senior citizens…read more They discriminate senior citizens They discriminate senior citizens

We were in the area for a festival and were so excited when we saw this Japanese grocery store. It…read moreis a lot bigger on the inside than it looks and they have so much to look at. We had recently visited Japan and were interested to see if we'd find some of our favorite products here and were happily surprised were there. They have a large selection of prepared foods, including some incredible looking sushi (I wish we had bought some). The cold drinks had a great selection of options with some hard to find flavors and brands. From the produce to meat, seafood, and shelf stable items, it was overwhelming how much this store had. I loved the wide variety of candies and snacks. We picked up some new-to-us and some familiar items while we were here. I also picked up some spices and ingredients that are harder to find. The pricing on everything was very fair, and considering that a lot of these items are imported and not always easy to source, I was so excited! The staff was also friendly and efficient, since there was a festival going on the store was very crowded, but the check out lines moved quickly.

Such a great Japanese convenience store…read more They have everything from fresh sushi, candy, seaweed, noodles, produce, and so much more. Love stopping here when I need a quick snack or meal, and the tuna onigiri is my favorite. There's a ton of imported drinks and desserts as well. Definitely a must stop when you're wanting some asian goodies.

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.

Found out they serve coffee and it's pretty good and cheaper than Starbucks…read more Drop off your Amazon returns, enjoy so free cheese and pick up lunch. Pretty convenient if you ask.

My go to spot when I'm working an event at the Moscone Center. You can always find tourists and a…read morelot of attendees from Moscone shopping here. Restaurants in the area can be pricey so Wholefoods is the best place to stop to get great food for reasonable prices. They have it all. Sushi, pizza, sandwiches , fresh fruit and a coffee bar. This location always has the orange poppi flavor I love. I tried to be quick when shopping here because it does get busy. Very convenient, but you have to make a purchase before getting the code to the restroom.

Like many San Francisco neighborhood markets, it's overpriced, but relative to how overpriced…read moreeverything else seems to be in Potrero Hill, it doesn't feel *that* overpriced. In fact, you can snag some good deals on produce and cheese here if you're willing to try something new. Speaking of produce, it's always beautiful here. I don't think I've ever seen an unappetizing leaf, fruit, or vegetable. I discovered this place after parking in front of it for the nearby library branch on the same day I listened to KEXP for the first time. I was prepping for an upcoming weekend excursion, and while I usually buy my groceries in the South Bay, closer to where I'm headed, I decided to change things up and get (mostly) everything in one fell swoop. I believe I got a prepackaged side dish that was delicious. And some fruits and carrots for the road ahead and the weekend beyond. I've returned a couple of times, and the people who work here have always been kind and helpful. It's a busy little place. Spend even a few minutes here, and you'll hear neighborhood acquaintances having friendly conversations about whatever. I got some really good cheese the last time I was here, after returning a book to the library. Are you sensing a theme?

good life grocery is the best. i love shopping local, and the employees are always so friendly and…read morekind. it's wonderful to have a grocery store in the neighborhood spreading positive energy. the store itself is quite small and some things may be priced higher than at a larger grocery store, but it's perfect for grabbing some quick things and in-season produce. highly recommend good life!

San Francisco has good places with good views on a clear day to could see different angles and…read moreparts of San Francisco from the different Heights. From Diamond Heights you can see Downtown Financial District San Francisco skyline and from Pacific Heights you can see the Marina and the Pacific Ocean and from Sutro Heights you can catch a glimpse of the Farallon Islands and from Bernal Heights you can see the view of the Mission District. One place in Bernal Heights where you can see and find good drink and food is at the Good Life Grocery on Cortland Avenue. The Good Life Grocery has two San Francisco locations. The first one is in Potrero Hill ( by Loard's Ice Cream) and the second location is in Bernal Heights. Inside the Good Life in Bernal Heights you will see organic produce , coffee , ice cream, and seafood. This place reminds of a Bi- Rite/ Whole Foods Market but with a Bernal Heights neighborhood vibe. They also sell food to go like sandwiches ,salads , sushi, and wraps. This is a good place to pick up anything from drinks and food and then go and enjoy the views at Bernal Heights Park of the Mission District and the Downtown San Francisco skyline. Good Life Grocery reminds me of the different city" Bi- Rites" they have a fine wine selection from local vineyards with reds and "whites"to pair well with some culinary "delights "the Good Life is open in the morning and closes at 8pm weekdays and weekend "nights " Then go to a park called "Bernal Heights" , and see the Mission District views and "sites " and on the other side of the park you can see the Bay Bridge and the Downtown "city lights" from a distance as you enjoy the Good Life's tasty drinks and "culinary bites"

It's been a while since I shopped on Cortland Avenue and this was not a planned stop. Coming early…read moreand finding a parking space in front of this store, I was there to get lunch for my family on a Sunday morning. take and go counter, I picked the spaghetti and meatballs (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=BW18k5RG84Rw9D0jcWrBtg), which I steamed for a weekend lunch at home. It was a bit on the dry side but tasty as the sauce is tangy and flavorful. I liked that I merely covered the provided aluminum container with foil, baking it in my toaster oven. I also bought a plastic tub of Teresa's salsa (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=X5p2lC9zT7SVczCrTKKD8A), a brand I've never seen (Santa Cruz) as well as a bottle of pasta sauce (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=s6NOe6OuMYz0bk78rXr_lg). The salsa was okay but I liked that it was from a local business. I will try the pasta in the next couple of weeks. I have not visited Cortland Avenue for a number of years save an Elite event at United Dumplings during Covid. Coming on a Sunday morning, I saw a steady flow of people going in and out of this market with small bags. Great that this place has modernized substantially with the attractive counters for the take and go, deli, and meat sections.

Interesting and clean local market…read more They have a restroom, you just have to buy something and ask so they can unlock it for you. Tried this interesting banana water. Yeah, you heard that right, banana water and it was really good if you like bananas. They have bottled juices and teas too, all with the dates labeled which is helpful.

San Francisco has lots of places to shop for food but some pockets of the city are known as food…read moredeserts. There are now some places filling the gaps and needs of the neighborhood. At the Dog Patch neighborhood in San Francisco a few grocery stores are available. There is one place which seems located in the cuts on 22nd street close by the water. It's called Mainstay Market. Inside Mainstay Market you will find lots of fruits and vegetables. You will also find cake and muffins along with chips and soups. They have lots of cheese like feta along with lots of regional wines. This is a good market to grab organic fresh produce in the Dog Patch. Come here to pick up food for your lunch "break" they have food inside you can cook and "bake "you can also get some ice cream "raspberry cheese cake" and ingredients to make a smoothie or a "shake" Buy alcohol you can mix and "match " and also get some Baba small "batch" and for Christmas some tamales made from "scratch"at Mainstay Market at the "Dog Patch "

There are very few full-sized grocery stores in San Francisco, California. It is a dense city,…read morewhere space is limited! Given that, i am very appreciative of this trader joe's. It has everything someone needs for their usual grocery shopping.

Have been coming to this location since they day they opened and have never had such a shitty…read moreexperience before..and they've had some pretty shitty cashiers at this location. Worst so far was Alexandria last night. Checking out...i asked for double bags and she grabs the bags and puts it in front of me. I'm confused so i ask her, am I suppose to bag these? She says "If you want.' I've never had to bag my groceries here so i say "i don't want to." Awkward silence and glares the rest of the transaction. After I pay, she rips the receipt out and throws it in the bag and immediately walks off. I'm like WTF? Why are you so pissed that i am asking you to do your job? I crumble up the receipt and throw it back at her. Entitled little snot.