This review is for their coffee/smoothie bar only: Be aware Central Market is under major renovation. Half of the market was closed off, but something new that popped up near the front of the store was a coffee/smoothie bar. We stopped in for a quick to go order of a coffee, pastry, and smoothie. I loved the fact that there is an option to make your own. I was able to choose my base, 2 fruit options, and a veggie. I chose - blueberry, strawberry, (comes with a banana), spinach, and almond milk. Perfect! Healthy and fresh. The girl behind the counter was friendly and accommodating. There's also a gelato bar. Curious to see what's new when renovations are done! read more

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Okay, I never thought I'd be reviewing a grocery store but our experience was so annoying I felt compelled to. So they just re did a portion of the store to expand their ready made foods. My husband and I go in to get a couple of sandwiches. We've done it before for little weekend picnics, but my bread was so tough today it wasn't really pleasant. It felt like it had been left in the fridge section for too long. Then we knew the brisket and prepared meats weren't going to be ready until 4, we had asked one of the employees there and they told us it'd be ready at 4. We ordered a couple of sides for dinner and both of the sides were labeled incorrectly. One of them triple the price of what the item should have costed. We came back at 4 and then were informed the brisket might be out actually closer to 5. What? Why tell us 4 and then push it to another hour? We decided to leave and check out and at the checkout lane I noticed they started putting the meat out?? Did they just not want to serve us?? Their customer service specifically was rude but our cashier who helped us with the overpriced ticketed items was nice and helpful. It just doesn't feel good to be treated with disrespect and to basically be lied to because the same guy who said it wouldn't be out until 5 literally started to put out the meat as soon as we walked away. Weird, random, and I hated it. read more

This site has been under construction for years. My phone thermometer said it was 87 degrees in the canned goods section. Foods in the freezer has were half thawed, and the produce was full of mold and flies. Either close this mess to finish the construction, or wait out the day when HEB is inevitably sued for selling spoiled food that got someone sick. After 20 plus years of shopping here, I have had enough. I don't want to weigh my moldy strawberries. I don't want to struggle through a user hostile, miserably hot store where I am afraid to buy mílk because the refrigeration isn't working. Billionaire Butts? This is the worst CM in Texas and it is supposed to be your flagship store. Either RUN THE STORE OR CLOSE IT DOWN. read more

Central Market is a grocery store and I want you to think of her as H-E-B's "trad-wife bougie sister". Don't let the dollar signs next to the business name scare you off from coming to take a stroll down the aisles and experiencing Central Market. Currently undergoing construction, this grocery store is still open to the public and the team here is actively keeping the store a pleasant place to knock a couple items off your grocery list. A couple highlights that would put this grocery store at the top of my list is the quality of organic produce and proteins. I personally come here because the self serve spice station which is very reasonably priced, some make even say they are cheap. Central Market also has chef-prepared options and will allow you to sample to the veggies, pastas and even some of the proteins like chicken salad, egg salad, shrimp salad and tofu. I personally was enjoying talking to the staff about the different options when they pointed out a sandwich and burger station. I was recommended to grab a California Connection Sandwich at the full service station and I swear the cook made my sandwich with love. It had the perfect balance of flavors between the tomato and basil pesto with the chipotle mayo. I was intrigued by the 210 Carne Asada sandwich because of the pickled onions but decided to just add the pickled onions to my California Connection instead and I was so glad I did. Once they are done with the construction I'm Sure there will be a lot more to see. I'll be back. read more

Central Market - California connection and rainbow sherbet artisan ale - Grocery Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I love heb, and this store is like fancy heb so ofc I love it even more! They have lots of inventory, all types of things including bulk food, massive meats selection, and tons more. Staff here was very attentive and helpful. The store itself very neatly and nicely organized all throughout. I love that this store has unique features such as local honey, extra selection in chips, coffee, etc., and not to mention a ton of florals. Very nice touch. The store looked very good and clean. I can't wait. read more

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Wow the selection at this store is great! Especially when it comes to coffee, produce, and meat. I am a big fan of what they offer. I have noticed the service here is top tier as well! The inside of the store is nicely displayed and the smell is great as well! read more

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Do NOT COME HERE !! 0 stars if I could. Management here is HORRIBLE. This lady does NOT know how to mange the check out. Not only that but she is EXTREMELY RUDE, so rude that even a random customer who was walking to her car, came up to me after she saw me outside and told me that same lady who I was dealing with was extremely rude to her today when she was here too. How crazy. Will not be coming here ever again. This lady "JESSICA" needs to get demoted or fired.!!!! 14 years of working here and you think she would do better. read more

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False advertising! We picked up catered Thanksgiving food and it was so bad we had to go out again the next day to find real Ham and more food! Really? Would you put this out for a Thanksgiving gathering? Small pieces of ham looked like leftovers! Thank God we checked before we brought it over to the dinner home. Everything was as such small portions. What they gave would only serve 2 ppl at best, AND you can't even make sandwiches out of the ham! They are the small end pieces shaped like a diamond. Turkey, stuffing, cranberry, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes would have been good but barely enough. Look at the photo they show, compare it to what we got... feel ripped off. We are not big eaters either, we are both in shape, same with our family that was awaiting the meal. No way we are returning for our Christmas catering and you shouldn't either! read more

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This place is full of just great stuff and ready to cook or even ready to eat foods. Looks like there is so remodeling currently, there is so many items to choose from that you can stay for more than one hour. This is a grocery store with such a variety to pick from- there is so many spices, different pastas, so much variety! I recommend a visit to this store, but plan to stay a bit ! read more

Central Market - This was the ready to go sushi! - Grocery Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Christmas spot to visit during the holidays. They usually have an excellent selection of food, side, dishes, and desserts. What makes it stand out from the other HEB stores is the prepared foods and a couple of food booths that you can find in the store. I usually visit H-E-B Central marketplace, to purchase some of my Christmas sides and entrées. They also have the delicious pies at H-E-B sells but with some twists. For example, one of their fruit pies is in four different fruit selections. Service, of course, is up to Heb standards so spectacular and this one has the Christmas feel for me. The prices are a bit higher than another HEB, but the selection is different, as well. This makes it ideal for trying to find items that might not be sold in other HEBs. read more

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Thought I would add to my review that they did away with the old microwave (I get, I guess due to the renovations.) The service is still excellent. All the employees are ready to make you feel comfortable and enjoy the time you spend in the store. I am including additional photos of the gelato that is always very good. You could accompany this gelato with a pastry or food from their food section. Well worth the trip to Central market. read more

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Disappointed!!! For a grocery of this calibur, they can do better. I'll never purchase a sandwich or a prepared meal again. I'll stick to the grocery aspect of the store. read more

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Always can find unique items here. Classy place and very friendly and attentive staff from front door to exit. Love the cooking school too!

It's been five years since my last review for Central Market and I still feel like I have a love and hate relationship with this grocery store. First of all, let me warn you that they are currently going through a huge renovation which is a big pain in the butt. With the current renovation, a huge part of their parking lot is not available to customers, which always creates a big traffic jam. Because of this I highly recommend for you to visit early in the morning when they are not as busy. On a more positive note, their meat selection is still one of the best in the city. Every time I need a good brisket or steak to cook at home, I know I have to buy it at Central Market. Their bakery section is also amazing and I highly recommend their cakes and cupcakes. Every time I get something from their bakery people asked me where I bought it. Last but not least, if you are hosting thanksgiving or just having people over and you don't have the time to cook, I highly recommend checking out their "food court" section. They have a huge selection of main dishes as well as side dishes. During big holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas they will have seasonal items that are perfect for gatherings. read more

I've found that central market has most of my favorite items that can't be found in the regular H‑E‑B stores. Their food is always fresh in produce, bakery and deli. I absolutely love the service they provide. read more

Central Market probably has the most beautiful fruit and vegetable and mushroom displays. I love to peruse the options that you don't find in the typical HEB locations. The bakery and cheese sections are equally impressive. I mean honestly, so is the meat section and the fish section and the bulk section and the coffee and the floral.... You get the point. You can certainly get lost in browsing and thought in these stores. I like to pop in to the bakery for the fruit tart. It's so beautiful that I like to pick one up to take as a hostess gift whenever I'm invited to a gathering nearby. It impresses and is delicious. If you don't want to pick up food as a gift, check out the deliciously scented candles. You can't walk away empty handed. Also, don't snooze on the gelato station. They offer yummy flavors. read more

We went to Central Market today and came home to find my raspberry and chocolate ice cream runny and all the chocolate was one big blob at the bottom. You could tell it must have warmed enough that the chocolate melted together and they resold it. Two pints of ice cream were spoiled. Im afraid to eat the other things we bought. read more

I love the variety this store offers because you really can find anything you're looking for inside! We spontaneously grabbed a bottle of wine and ingredients to make a homemade carbonara at home and were happy to find a guanciale that didn't break the bank (it's rare to find it in other supermarkets so typically costs more) -- the butcher was super nice and actually told us next time that we could order from the counter exactly the amount we wanted in case it was too much. I loved that they had an assortment of cheeses with varying sizes/brands to pick from too! We grabbed a smoked salmon dip from a city we visited last summer too which was a nice surprise -- and delicious lol read more

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Five Star Worthy!! I was invited to Central Market to see the progress of the new look!! I was very impressed! Easy to shop around and categorized to perfection! Great presentation and Professionally Staffed. There was not one corner that I went around that I was not asked if I needed help! Great Market, Great Selection, Great Customer Service! read more

Good selection of goods but so expensive! You are literally paying for the location and for items that cost 30-40% less at other HEB's. Most of their team is nice but some are very in their own world and not too friendly. I would much rather go up the street to the one off of Howard street on the other side of 281, that's my favorite one. read more

Its a niche type of grocery store .. clean food, healthy options, unique finds, tasty pre-mades. I love to shop the fresh produce with lots of options including fresh, cold pressed juices. And then there is The Cheese Shop-- awesome with regional choices, hard to find cheeses. Something for everyone. Today was shopping for my Wimbledon staples .. bloated cream, strawberries, scones and blends for the Pimm's Cup. read more

I really love this place. Service is always so nice and informative! The food is great & there's so many options for everything you could think of. I like how it's called central market because it is a grocery store but feels more like an indoor market so it feels like I'm doing more than shopping for my groceries at Costco or something. The vibe seems less stressful and more wanderlust. read more

This was our first time at central market. Talking about an amazing amount of cool foods and so many specialty items. We were overwhelmed, but it the most amazing way. Well worth the trip . Great selection of fruits, vegetables, as well as coffee pastries, fresh tortillas and fresh bread. We'll definitely be going back. read more

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Best cherry pie the fam has even eaten. It made us stop in our tracks playing catan (extended pack) 10/10 recommend read more

Fully understand that they're undergoing remodeling Employees are rude Macarina and Rudy to the point to where when one says hello Bernie it screams volumes I only shop there because they have availability of specific items other chains don't have Whole Foods is no better either read more

2nd time coming to one of these (the other in Ft Worth). Love the options and prices much more normal, unlike a Whole Foods type. I wish they had these in the Southeast. I guess everything really is bigger and better in Texas. This would have gotten a 5-star if it felt cleaner and shopping carts were easier to get to. This will be better once construction is over. read more

This is my gourmet lunch spot. The sushi is awesome. I really enjoy the olive and salad bar selections to add variety to a healthy lunch. The array of drink options makes the meal even more unique. I like sitting in the dining area and taking in the sights and smells of the store. It's pretty much self serve but staff is always available to answer questions or make recommendations. read more

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All I wanted was some oatmeal no raisins I said no raisins probably three or four times this lady looked at me in the eye smiled at me was very tired and did it anyway. I don't think she liked it whenever I showed up 15 minutes after they opened but I just wanted some breakfast and she ruined it nice lady though. read more

Central Market - Raisens are diabolical, I told her no raisens and she just put some in anyway - Grocery Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

My family really enjoys going Central Market. My kids love that they can get free balloons and coloring pages, and they always make sure to bring quarters so they can buy fruit from the little fruit stand (if you don't have cash, you can pay at the register)! I love the bulk spices. You can get so many great options at a fraction of the cost of your standard spice jars. Sometimes I will swing by just to stock up on that. Aside from the grocery offerings, you can get several ready to go foods from the sushi bar, hot food section, gelato and coffees, bakery, stir fry and more. If you are looking for something different or just to stock up on essentials, give them a go. read more

Central Market - Kids fruit table! 25 cents per piece - Grocery Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I cannot express enough gratitude for one of Central Market's incredible employees in the Floral Department -- Steven. During a difficult and emotional time, his kindness, patience, and genuine care made all the difference. Steven went above and beyond to ensure that a beautiful floral spray was sent to my family and loved ones, and his compassion shone through every step of the process. Thank you, Steven, for turning a moment of sorrow into one touched by beauty and grace. Your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten, and I will always be grateful for the warmth and humanity you showed. read more

I came for some bread & left with a lot more than just...bread. *wink If I had to describe Central Market, I could do it in 3 words. This is the UPSCALE TRADER JOES. Maybe even Whole Foods on some level. Don't expect this to meet your expectations for your local HEB. It won't. That said, it's a classier, far more expensive supermarket...but the variety is OH MY GOD. Like other reviewers have stated, if you are looking for that ONE ingredient that seems impossible to find, you have a darn good chance at finding it here. Walking through the aisles, I could tell that Central Market carries QUALITY ingredients. There was many different "areas" depending on what you are looking for which made it easier to get what you need, but it was still nice to roam. We mainly came for their SOURDOUGH bread but unfortunately we didn't get the plain one. I LOVE that I finally found a place that carries ELLENOS yogurt (Marionberry is the best flavor, imo)...and I'll be back even if it's just for this particular item. All in all, I could spend a good two hours going from place to place in this market. read more

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We love Central Market. The specialty vegetables, the cheese selection, the loose spices selection and the Deli are awesome for take out or eat. We take all of our out of town guests there to show it off. We usually finish the visit with a stop at the Gelato bar, but our last visit left us disappointed. Mind you, we have visited this store for more than 10 years and the small Gelato portion was always ample. But our last visit the clerk barely filled the cup and she said they had to weigh them all now. We will still come for the vegetables, deli, spices and cheese, but I think we will be skipping the Gelato bar. My attached photo shows the Gelato scoop 6 months ago. Last Friday was half that. read more

Central Market - A Gelato scoop 6 months ago at HEB Central Market. - Grocery Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Cooks paradise. Amazing range of ingredients and spices in abundance. Meticulously maintained and spotless. The prepared food section beats restaurants I've been in. read more

I love going to Central market it has such amazing things there , fresh produce , fresh beef, vegetables and of course, the deli you can get premade meals already cooked. They have a huge wine selection and huge array of homemade bread and pastries. I highly recommend going to Central market if you've never been there you need to stop by .... read more

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Central Market used to be a favorite haunt of ours. We used to drive to Austin to visit the original before they came to San Antonio. Well, they have been in SA for 30 years and we decided to pay for the 30th Anniversary Foodie Stroll. What a mistake. $10 per person for the event. And we waited in line to get our VIP wristbands. In return we would each get a $10 coupon. But what they failed to tell everyone was it's was $10 off $50 purchase and only good that day. If you are on their email list, you routinely get this coupon. Total fail! I would gave gladly used the coupon at a later date, but the store was so crowded I just wanted to leave. The first fail was the parking lot. So you have an event that will draw thousands and a third of your parking lot is closed. I wasn't going to give an parked a couple blocks away. We queued up outside in a long line to get our VIP wristbands. I was excited. Until we got inside. They had sample stations, but they were for everyone. Lots of long lines for samples. We finally got into a line for the VIP experience that was in the area that has tables close to to the sushi station. After a long wait we made it to the VIP area. They give you a bag and a $10 off $50 coupon only good that day. It was more samples and one beverage table. There was a band..not playing. And it was crowded. The samples were decent, but not excellent. We left the VIP area and had some more samples with the rest of San Antonio. We had a 3PM reservation, yet may of the stations were out of the expected food. The lady serving Caymus seemed to be overwhelmed and out of her element. I just walked away as her vibe was just too negative. The store was so crowded that we left without using either of our $10 off $50 coupons. Central Market you can do better. I feel like I wasted $20 for an overcrowded event where I did not feel like a VIP. read more

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Central Market is a great grocery store at its other locations but this one seems dated and sparse by comparison. While the service and quality foods are still outstanding this original location in the "Central Market" concept needs expansion. I recently attended a cooking class and highly recommend the experience. It was lots of fun, informative, and delicious! read more

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Took the croissant class with Chef Richard. He's a great instructor. Made these amazing butter croissants, chocolate and almond croissant, ham and cheese croissant, and apple chausson. For the snack, the served mushroom and spinach quiche with a composed salad of tomato, greens, and grapes. read more

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Has a good variety of specialty products at reasonable prices. Offers local delivery and is open daily. Clean and good lighting just wish they were open later. read more

The market is otherwise excellent but I can't recommend their Italian Cream cake, it's not like anything you will get at a good Italian restaurant and even Walmart of all places has a far superior Italian cream. The cake looks gorgeous but the problem is the cream cheese frosting, which would be great on a carrot cake but not on an Italian Cream Cake, which normally has a rich buttercream frosting. It was a shame because the cake without the distracting frosting was very good. read more

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I got used to buying my organic groceries at other stores since this one has basically stopped caring. The employees and shoppers are sick of the renovation and it's a bad experience now, so I started going to other stores. It's a better experience and I spend less money. Just leave that store like it is, it's fine that way now. read more