Williams-Sonoma in downtown SLO is a good choice when shopping for high-quality home kitchen…read moreessentials. This Williams-Sonoma is one of the smaller WS loctions we've been to, as it has a very limited selection of home furnishings and decorative accessories. However, if one is looking for premium small kitchen appliances, cookware, tableware, or unique kitchen aids, they have a good selection to choose from. There is a large selection of select sauces, spices and many other sundries, as well as first-rate goumet foods & seasonal treats like chocolates, cheeses, cookies and many unique items. In-store shopping is the best way to ascertain the quality of any given item. The friendly and knowledgeable staff are attentive and helpful. Our conversations with them have been educational and informative, as they know the products they are selling. On-street parking can be difficult, however there is a parking garage one block away on Palm Street.

Stopped by Friday 6/19/26 around 7:30 pm. Noticed beautiful lemon decor and mentioned to a lady who…read moreworked there I just had a party with the theme. She was just rude. Looking at tablecloth/ plate holders etc in a basket and she pulled it from me while I was looking at it to but items in it. Ok, so I just walked away. Was looking at specialty items and a lady @ the register with short blonde hair gave me the dirtiest look to which neither women working there even asked me if I needed anything or my exsistence at all. Well, unless you want to pull a basket away while I'm looking at the items inside. I just politely left and will shop and spend my money who is just as green as others elsewhere. Bad experience and lots of competition out there. So...off I go.

I took a tour around HomeGoods the other day to look for a little presents for my pals in the aqua…read moreaerobics class I found a lot of Christmas decor and packaging, but not as many gifts as I had in years past Their art section had also shrunk down and they no longer offer children's toys I do think HomeGoods is like a treasure hunt but this time I didn't really find any treasure

"Yes jugujouioo" so states my so called draft review per Yelp…read more Since Yelp will never leave me alone until I do an actual review, then here it goes. While we rarely go to HomeGoods, we do go far more often to their sister stores, such as TJ Max & Marshals. When is the best time to go? It is best to go for the after Xmas sales, when someone can score on holiday snacks at 50% or more off. We grab a ton of chocolates, nuts, candies, and even holiday coffee just the other day a few days after Xmas. We were not alone, and it is hard not to spend alot of time browsing and not interact with others here. I somehow got into a conversation about the health benefits or risks of some of the foods that were offered there. Someone was asking me about the alleged health implications of Seed Oils, Mushrooms, and more all the while telling me that they would never" get a vaccine. They also claimed that online that some are recommending Nicotine patches to fight infections & COVID itself. I tried to put things into perpective & had already researched the absurd claims on social media about the Nicotine. The Nicotine patch idea had nothing to do with evading an infection, it had to do with some rather hair-brained theory involving a neurotransmitter & brain fog. The so-called "study" was not really a study as it involved only 4 people in Germany. It was done by what appeared to be a non-English speaking Anesthesiologist in Germany...who somehow published an extended long paper in English. I read it and my opinion was that it was near worthless and could encourage people to do something that did more harm than good...and was utterly useless to prevent infection. Other absurdities including buying products from Poland, Turkey, and wherever and somehow working about some fringe ideas about seed oils, and not that Cinnamon & other spices could very well have toxic lead added to them due to simple greed. Lead makes it way into our kids applesauce and other products...yet people somehow worry about seed oils. The MAHA movement, now mainstream, even invades HomeGoods!

My wife and I went in to the shop twice during our stay in Solvang. Diane, the shop owner, was…read moreamazing and such a great personality. Very knowledgeable. They have a huge selection of Benchmade knives and have promos running through the year. Since I have tons of knives I ended up grabbing a bunch of Olive Wood cooking utensils and a two bowl salt and pepper holder. These Olive wood products are made in Tunisia and look beautiful.

A wonderful selection and an immensely knowledgeable owner. I walked in knowing I wanting a Swiss…read moreArmy knife with a Philips driver. Immediately, she recommended options and I was able to make a decision in less than 10 minutes. She has something for everyone. My next visit to Solvang will also warrant a visit to Solvang Knives

I remember the price club days in San Diego as a kid, no parking, crowded and absolutely enormous…read more However, as a 50-something, Costco doesn't seem all that big any longer or as crowded. Monday, 9AM is my weekly Costco trip, I should probably only go if I need something, because, and we all know this, you walk out with stuff you didn't intend on buying. Am I right? I've only been an executive member for going on 3 years now, the first year, I didn't go to Costco, but since retiring it's a weekly trip and usually there will be something on the Costco list we need. The SLO location is great for me, about 30 minutes from Paso, easily accessible, lots of parking, Costco gas and the reliable food court we have grown to love. I walk the store weekly, never in a hurry to get in and out, but the only time I've seen it really crowded was Thanksgiving week, 2025, but even then it was manageable once inside, it never felt crowded and the check out lives, including self check weren't a long wait. I feel the employees do a great job keeping the store stocked and clean, making it easy to navigate. I have use the optometry department, which was very easy, albeit a little bit of a wait to be served. They took all three of my prescriptions and I found a frame and a few weeks I picked my glasses up. Since then, they have repaired them once, no charge. If you need glasses, get them filled at Costco, so easy, good selection. Overall, I am happy with their selection, there are things I wish they would stock, miso marinated sablefish and Tejava being two of those items. It's nice to see some new items as I stroll the aisle and overall it's s great experience in SLO. Can't forget that hotdog meal on the way out, still a deal at $1.50!

So in the last couple months I've ordered 2 cakes from the bakery. I picked up another one I…read moreordered today. They taste great but the decorating on the cakes is so poor it looks like a drunk oaf decorated them. There should not be cake crumbs mixed with frosting all over the sides. That's amateurish. The designs are very very poorly executed. A real mess. How about some staff training? Update. My adult daughter said the cake also didn't taste right. I thought it was more sugary taste than usual. Maybe missing vanilla flavoring. Idk. It's probably a mix anyway. I'm sure it not made from scratch. May 30, 2026.

Wonderful Filipino market! This place has custom items for Filipino, cooking and hard to find…read moreingredients at the regular supermarkets. They also carry Filipino brands. I purchased some items from the frozen food section just to try them out. Prices are reasonable on hard to find items. There's a wide selection of gluten-free flours which might be cheaper than going to the regular supermarket to get the item.

Everything you need to curb your Filipino cravings, from snacks to ingredients to make all your…read morepinoy cuisine dishes !!! And reasonably priced !!

I've been shopping here for the last two years and I always have the best time in this shop!…read moreJennifer is wonderful and always there to help and offer amazing suggestions. I would buy anything from this lady! My bride and me recently bought an original Alice Ford from Jennifer which is absolutely stunning in our home. Emily Joubert is a must stop for anybody visiting the Mart. P.S. don't forget to say hello to Bunny, the sweetest golden!

A most satisfying store - such a pleasant experience to browse in this beautifully curated…read morecollection of home decor, gifts, and French finds. From cute notecards to lovely jewelry to baby clothes ... a large selection that complements each other without feeling too crowded. I walked out with some beautiful jewelry and jewelry travel roll up. Unplanned purchases today as the experience was just too lovely not to be celebrated with some purchases. A purchase is about the feeling while shopping - it will infuse the item with meaning and memories even before you first wear it/lay it out/ gift it - as much as the item being purchsed. A bonus of the store visit today was walking away inspired - inspired to go home and "fluff" my own home Great stafff. Shout out to Jackie and Meg. Meg is a talented photographer with a love for interiors. Emily Joubert store is a new addition to the country mart. The owner of the store has a few other ones in the Bay Area.

We came into Chop Restaurant Supply looking for a stainless steel pot and their selection did not…read moredisappoint! Daniel was a big help while we looked through kitchen knives. He was very knowledgeable and helped us figure out what would work best for our kitchen needs. They also have a crazy sale on gloves for only $5.99! Definitely give this shop a try, not just if you're a restaurant owner, but also for everyday kitchen items.

CHOP now has a second location in Santa Maria, to augment their original store in San Luis Obispo…read more Just like the store in SLO, the Santa Maria location features LOTS of cooking supplies, from expresso coffee machines, to base items such as pots, pans, utensils, stoves et-al. Anything you can imagine can be purchased c/o their outstanding on-site and helpful staff. This business doesn't just support small/large restaurants; I'm an amateur cook at home and have purchased tools to assist my hobby and beloved cooking for others from BOTH of the CHOP locations. Like SLO, the Santa Maria spot is spacious, clean, organized and has plenty to see.