I've been going here for years and never thought to say Thank You California Produce, until today. Every time I go there's something new and always at the best prices in the neighborhood. They have everything and if don't they will get it for you. I was there yesterday and the register and credit card machines were down so he said to pay him next time.. my bill was over $40.. No other Market would do that for their neighbors. As I stopped in this morning to pay my tab.. I noticed his wall of post-it IOU's. He said these are all my customers that I gave on credit. And that he trusts them all.. What a great person and generous business man. Thank You for all you do read more

My bf use to live just right around the corner for this store. We wish our new neighborhood grocery market is this amazing! Clean, bright, and vibrant. They have a great fresh selection of fruits and vegetables. They also have a wide selection of cheese, tofu, and *drumroll* DAIYA CHEESE! It's the closest place in the TL to get vegan cheese! They took it away for a while, but I specifically requested they bring it back, and they did! I checked the other night and they even have Daiya sliced cheeses! That's customer service right there. They have cheap limes. I know California is having a lime shortage, but somehow they still sell them for 8/$1. It might be 6/$1 now but who knows. You'll find unique health food and ethnic food items here that you can't find at other corner markets. Perfect when you can't even think about trekking on over to Whole Foods or Trader Joes The people working there are super friendly and they even take credit card! Plus, they are open late. In short, daiya cheese, limes, and capers. If your grocery list ever looks crazy, California Produce will help you with it! read more

This is probably the best convenience store on the block- and there are so many nearby. Much cheaper than bread and butter market which is next door. They really do have a great selection of fresh vegetables and it's well priced. The people that work there (I think it's family run) are very friendly too. The only downside is that they don't have any fresh meats or they don't sell alcohol. read more

Love this place! I have a couple "gourmet" corner stores I frequent in the nabe but this one has the best selection and produce quality is noticeably better. After going to TJ's and 3 other stores in the area looking for garam masala, I found it here! Service was friendly and the store is clean and well-stocked. $10 min for credit cards and they take Amex. Great if you're cooking and need a few last minute things for the recipe. Amazing spice section (middle eastern and Indian spices)! read more

California produce is one of the best stores in the neighborhood they got fresh produce cleans and organize place and also there employers are nice and friendly they try there best to help you with anything you want read more

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The best corner produce spot in the area!! It's a small shop so don't expect the selection you'll get from Safeway or Trader Joe's. The prices are extremely reasonable and they take card! Big plus since most places around this area are cash only. The produce is fresh everyday! I also like the selection of breads, spices, and nice snack selection. There is also little bags of peeled fresh garlic that I LOVE! This is a family-owned spot so I am happy to support :). I always receive the nicest customer service! read more

Fresh produce, in the TL? Yes, this is your place. 80% of all the things they carry (at least!) is customer requested items. The incredibly helpful staff (shout out to Abraham on the night shift!) not only makes it really easy to shop here, but a straight up pleasure. Personally, I come here maybe 5 times a week specifically to get avocados. Wonderfully ripe hass avocados for $1, everytime. They make sure to source the best avocados they can offer you at that price, even as the price of avocados fluctuates on the produce market. This is also the #1 place in the area to get specialty vegan goods. They stock Earth Balance, Vegenaise, Daiya cheese (cheddar and mozarrella), and a number of vegan premade wraps (burritos, hummus and veggies, samosa, etc) which Ive only ever seen at rainbow. The shop is clean, well stocked with many specialty items, prices are stable and very fair, and the staff really does care. Plus, NO MINIMUM ON CARDS! Because of all this, when I want to purchase something in my area, California Produce gets my money first. read more

Here's an important fact: You can buy 5 limes for a buck. FIVE! I feel like a millionaire here. I walk in: "Hello my good man, I'd like a lime. How many you ask? Why how about *all* of them!" Then I'll clean my monocle with my monogrammed hankie. When I'm not buying limes for my gimlet obsession (scurvy is an epidemic!) I'll grab some bananas, chips or what-have you. Great place, good prices, *very* friendly owners. read more

Great little market with nice employees. I asked the cashier a few days ago during my first visit where he would recommend getting some meat (because unfortunately I can't live on fruits, vegetables, and deli stuffs alone no matter how fresh and tasty they are), and today when I came by a second time, he asked what I thought of the recommended place. To me, it's a wonderful feeling to be welcomed to the neighborhood in this way! Plus, I got a ton of groceries to stock up my new kitchen for $60, including the usually more pricey stuff like a bottle of EVOO and local honey. The verdict: Although there are many other market options closer to where I live, I will venture out of my way to visit California Produce anytime! I will even drag my old lady shopping bag on wheels with me so that I can haul everything back on foot. (Who cares how many homeless people heckle me in the Tenderloin?) read more

I passed by a few times and when I recently needed a couple of things and didn't want to go all the way to Safeway, I gave California Produce a try. I'm glad I did! I didn't expect to find that many things in this little store, and how fresh fruits and vegetables would be! Then I was expecting them to jack up the prices for being the only grocery store selling quality products in the area; I was wrong! Plus the employees are very nice. If you live around, I highly recommend it. read more

Great and welcome addition to the neighborhood. Good prices, excellent selection and also some exotic items that you must try: 1. The Harissa they sell here - made in Morocco - is the best! 2. Jams from Armenia - tasty apricot and tasty cherry jams. yums. 3. The date cookies from Saudi Arabia - off the hook. You will never be able to eat another fig newton because these are about 300% better. Plus, the people that work here are very helpful and pleasant. Rock on California Produce! read more

Ever since a fateful Yelp Event involving the movie Food Inc., I've made a conscious effort to improve my diet both in health content and to consider the source from which my food came. However, I can't always make it to the nearby farmers market on Wednesday/Sunday. Fortunatly, California Produce exists keeping me along the fruit and veggie trail. As their name suggests, produce is their forte. Bins of fresh fruits, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, various citrus flank the inside and outside wall along the window and directly in front upon entering the shop making it a little cramped but still making it possible to do the customer hokey pokey with other patrons (you know it, the whoops no you go ahead, no you go ahead when you're both in an aisle). A small open refrigerated unit holds leafy greens, various peppers, fresh spices and other veggies typically in season. The aisles hold grocery staples, ethnic goodies (check out all their pita bread) and organic items while the far wall is a cooler almost exclusively filled with drinks. The gentlemen who work here are great and friendly and excel in making you feel welcome. They take pride in their place and product as you should. Totally reasonable prices for their wares; one can easily stock up on your fruits and veggies for the week for under ten bucks. Current examples of goodies that you should jump on: varieties of lettuce for 75 cents to a dollar, apricots for a dollar a pound, super crisp and fresh asparagus for $3 a pound. Delish and of high quality so you know your goodies won't be two steps away from veggie deaths door when you get home. They are open early and later than your average corner shop that doesn't cater to the booze and smokes crowd so its perfect if your job isn't of the normal 9 to 5 variety and yes they take debit and credit cards. Worth a detour from Cala and Whole Foods for your herbivore needs. Cheers. read more

I love this place! I especially love their bags of $1 produce. Great selection, and great prices on many items. Update: I stopped by the other night and left fuming after the older gentleman behind the counter Fred Mertzed me. He flat out ignored me when I asked him a question. I said, oh, we're doing this now? ..to which he again had no response. I was pissed but mostly at myself for going out of my way to visit one of my old favorite neighborhood stores and spending money in an establishment run by someone who didn't respect me as a paying customer. Nope. Won't ever be stepping foot there again. read more

OH man. I love this place. The people who work there are all nice and take time to make conversation and seem like they all genuinely enjoy your custom. And their vegetables are always so fresh and so great! I always have to buy fresh veggies for my rabbit, so I chose their store because all their veggies are always so crisp. Nothing but the best for her. Haha! Also their prices are cheap, they take card, and they're open early AND late so getting off work or early in the morning when I realize there are no more veggies in the house. read more

Literally here like every other day. Very reasonable prices, always treat me well here, they also treat the homeless people around well (when they aren't threatening). My favorite spot for a small batch of groceries when I don't feel like walking to Trader Joe's or Safeway. Would give 10 stars if I could. read more

This place is the best little corner store. Good produce selection at great prices. Really friendly staff too. Sorry...but I have to update this review, and increase my rating from 4 to 5. It's a pretty rare thing to buy produce and also discuss history at the same time. The staff are not only friendly, but have some really fascinating insights on the world. I love this place. (Updated 9/2012) read more

The baklava is real good and I like the berries I like the baklava and can't stand the rudeness I will be back for the baklava in spite of the rudeness It is such good.baklava But really now folks you can do better for some products pricewise if you shop around But the convenience is what people want as well as quality The prices are not absurd do not get me wrong because some stores in this zone charge much more . So overall the prices fit the zone. Going to Mission and 20th and not what most of the customers are willing to do just to save 50 percent or better on produce. read more

I saw other reviews that mentioned rude service (that I can handle), but I was greeted by a really kind cashier! I was very excited to make it here after reading all the fantastic reviews about the produce but was disappointed (this I can't handle). The produce is priced pretty reasonably but contrary to the name, there isn't a large enough inventory of produce that I'd make a trip out just to go here. On another sad note, the pears I bought just a day before are already browning. The fact that there's very little street street parking and some really janky stores nearby #TL, I'm not sure I'll want to visit this market again over TJs or another farmers markets (love the ones in Mission and Inner Sunset). I guess if I was in the area, this could be a good option but not good enough to make the trek over from another neighborhood. read more

I just moved to the Tenderloin and the lack of a grocery store like Safeway or Trader Joes was a let down. Thankfully this store offers the freshest, cheapest, healthiest produce around. And whats more impressive are their prices. Coming from the Western Edition where a head of soggy romaine can cost up to 3 bucks, I get giddy when I see a crisp green batch for only .99 cents! Also, I'm convinced the family who run the store are enlightened on life or something because there's a nice zen thing going in there. Smiles, nice selection and no upper class 'health food store' price gouging. Makes living in the TL feel like it's on to something other neighborhoods are not. read more

Great place to visit and very friendly too this store has it all and has affordable prices the store is clean and the staff is polite too read more

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This is such a great little neighborhood shop! Highly recommend. They have a generous selection of produce, dry and canned goods, and refrigerated foods. I'm always surprised and pleased with their selection. They have very fair prices, and the men who work there are so friendly. Shop here if you can! Support the TL. read more

California Produce always has fresh produce. Its a small shop with a lovely combination of fruits and veggies beyond the normal tenderloin selection. The owners here are unbelievably helpful. If they dont have something you want-they will order it for you. If you are in the tenderloin its worth a stop. read more

This is a wonderful market with excellent quality products without astronomical prices. It's a beautiful oasis in the Tenderloin, along with Jebena coffee shop next door. For a smaller market, the selection is impressive - everything you would need to cook a full meal, including lovely fresh veg., meats/dairy, dry good stables, condiments and spices, including not-found-at-Cala ethnic ingredients. The staff are kind and friendly. Love California Produce for revitalizing the neighborhood and giving the TL a place to buy great food. read more

Must give these guys credit to have such a wonderful produce store for the neighborhood. Everything I bought here was fresh. It's clean and well lit. read more

This is such an awesome little grocery store that filled a major need in the neighborhood for affordable and good quality produce! The staff is incredibly friendly, the produce is great, and the grocery selection (that includes a great assortment of Middle Eastern food, a dairy/juice selection, canned goods, and household items in addition to many great snackies). Kudos to California Produce for excellent customer service and terrific and affordable groceries. read more

Only place within walking distance that sells sprouts at a reasonable price and I love them for it. Overall, cashiers are always friendly and the store has an amazingly thorough selection for their size. read more

This store really changed the neighborhood for me. It just doesn't feel like it's part of the ghetto, which I think has to do with the fact that they don't sell liquor or tobacco products. That really speaks to the virtue of the family who owns and operates this small business: they started out with the intention of never selling liquor or smokes because they just don't believe in them. This place is wholesome (But not too good for snickers!!!). I love that they boys at the counter smile when I pass by, and that they help me find things. Everyone there is so super nice! it's just a reminder of how good people can be in a neighborhood when there's just a lot of depravity. There's a strip club on the next corner, and a smoke shop next to that ... You know, it's just a sad neighborhood in a lot of ways. But not in here. At California produce I can buy the healthy, good foods I want to put in my body, and exchange some warm, meaningful chit-chat with the clerks I feel like I know. It's a cool, old school type of place, and I hope they continue to do very well. read more

I live less than two blocks from this place and I am so grateful for it. It isn't a huge grocery store obviously, but it's great when I'm in a pinch and need to find something to make for dinner, and I don't want to run to an actual grocery store. The produce is great. It's really cheap and fresh, and there's a great selection, even including fresh herbs. There's a small "deli" section with cheeses and hot dogs, and even the pantry section has some healthy options. I love the drink section especially, there's kefir, kombucha, and organic juices. It's so cheap I've had trouble getting up to the 5 dollar credit card minimum! read more

This is probably the best produce store in the neighborhood. They have the freshest fruits and vegetables. I got some strawberries from here and they were so delicious. Seriously the best strawberries I've had they were big, red and tasty! I have also tried their gold kiwi everything is always fresh as well and good quality. Despite the good prices. The staff is also really nice and the store is always clean . Highly recommended will be coming back read more

A broad variety of consistently fresh produce...everything you could imagine in the way of fruit and veggies. Nice selection of hard-to-find breads, condiments and packaged foods, all at prices lower than can be found at supermarkets a hike away from us in the Tenderloin. The friendly staff is the icing. Check it out! read more

Whenever I forget something from the major grocery stores I come here and am always pleasantly surprised. I needed confectioners sugar, they had it. I needed ground clove they had it. I needed raspberries, they had them and they were a dollar cheaper then Safeway. other add bonus is the 2 young guys who run it are always super nice, polite, and helpful. read more

I gotta say having living in the TL all my life I'm impressed to finally found a store that actually have all of the things you can find in a supermarket but compacted into a nice small store. I was able to find organic produce and kale which is what I mainly come into this grocery store for and it's very neat and organized too! If you live in the neighborhood but dont want to head out to the nearest supermarket which is Trader Joe's, then you definitely want to check this place out! read more

I'm never going back. I went there at night and the clerk was too busy arguing with someone to actually let me pay for my purchase. Wasn't like the person he was yelling at was doing anything wrong. They were just bickering about nonsense. I ended up walking over to Bread and Butter. read more

I have been coming here for over a year now and not only do they have the freshest fruits and vegetables but they are also the friendliest people ever. You can tell it's a family run business and these people care about their customer and what they sell them . read more

So happy to have these guys in the hood. Great employees, great selection, great produce, GREAT EVERYTHING!!! This may be the greatest thing to happen to da Loin since the opening of O'Farrell Theatre. . . (I make a joke!) read more

Very nice store fresh produce and everything is neat and organized. Amazing prices too

Great little local grocery shop. Prices are reasonible. The shop has a ton of fresh produce, spices, and other necessities. Folks who work/own the place are kind and helpful. read more

This place is my go-to grocery store. They have a great selection of produce (which is rare in small stores! Especially in the Tenderloin) and the guys who work there are always super sweet. Great prices, too! Definitely recommend this place over the other similar stores in the area. read more

A convenient little market on Polk. Very friendly staff. Produce is fairly fresh, although I would check every single container of strawberries before buying one. Strawberries go bad fast, but this place always seems to be getting a fresh delivery. Good corner market. read more

I do love the prices. I was able to get a whole bunch of veggies, fruits, and nuts for under $16. However, I wasn't convinced that everything was fresh. All the bananas were going brown and the place just felt dirty and cramped. read more