The guy behind the counter wouldn't sell me a 6-pack of beer because I only had my US passport on me as identification and not my drivers license. A passport is a fully valid form of ID, and he looked at it for a while but he clearly just didn't think that I looked enough like the photo. My passport photo is from 2017 and obviously he has the right to refuse service to anyone but this was pretty frustrating considering I've been 21 for almost 6 years. read more

First and last time customer. I walked in back to grab a sandwich and was met by a very disrespectful older lady. I went to grab a sandwich sheet, and she yelled at me saying there was already sandwiches made. 2 Latino men walked in shortly after and asked if they had hot sandwiches which she then rudely said read the sign, no. As they walked away she began making racist comments and stated "we don't accept EBT anyway" which one of them heard and called her out on it. I personally apologized to the men as it was totally uncalled for and definitely not a conversation I wanted to be a part of. DO BETTER, it's straight up sad to see this coming from such a beautiful town. The store looks very inviting but was a horrible experience. Will never return. read more

Don't even think about coming here if you have a service animal. You will not be welcome and the employees and owner will become angry and argumentative when you politely explain the ADA law concerning these things. My family and I will not be returning here anytime soon. read more

Solid sandwiches made in the back of a small grocery store. You can grab drinks and snacks while you're waiting. A good spot to grab lunch for the beach. read more

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A small one stop shop for quick things you might have forgotten or toys to enhance the beach day. The grill for the sandwiches can be smelled through town and if you are enjoying a quiet morning like I was grab a quick coffee for you walk around. read more

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Adorable corner store & deli! My husband, nephew and I literally just got back walking there from our airbnb.. such a wonderful surprise. The owner is so nice and funny. Everything is well organized and clean. They have hard alcohol, beer , wine, ice cream, treats and even a deli! The owner made us feel so welcomed and even gave my little nephew an awesome candy flash light that he is thoroughly enjoying as we speak. Definitely a place to stop by if you're staying at la selva beach :) read more

Asked the guy from the door if my daughter could pull her sweatshirt over face to buy an ice cream. Thought he was so nice by offering us both a mask! He said take two! Then after we said thank you, he said they are 50c each!! Added to the pop cycle that was $2.55. He charged my daughter basically $4bucks for that little treat. I own on Ocean View but I won't be coming here again. read more

I live about a block from this store, and it's not bad if I need to grab something quick and won't have time to go to an actual grocery store. It's a bit expensive, but that's to be expected for a small grocery store, but there's one major flaw: They don't list their prices. I never know how much I'm paying for something until I go up to the register. Why don't they list their prices? read more

All the 1 star reviews are kooks (people who are nuts and clearly from not from here.) nothing wrong with people from out of town. BUT do not come here to our town and treat our people bad and then talk trash about them. Now for the review: solid place to come and grab anything you need, they have all the essentials plus treats and snacks. Great beer selection! And most of all very friendly staff! They treat you like they will see you every day and like a good friend. Good hellos and goodbyes, they follow the mask rules the same as everyone else, BUT THEY ARE NOT RUDE ABOUT IT LIKE THE BS REVIEWS HAVE STATED. David (the best cashier ever) has given me a mask free on multiple occasions and if he had to charge me "0.50 cents" for one, so be it, if I forgot my mask then that is my own fault, at least they have some available unlike Safeway. They are super dog friendly and even have dog treats and water for your pets! Don't even get me started on the sandwiches BOMB.COM TRASH KOOKS BE GONE! read more

Found myself at Sunset beach on a Sunday unprepared. So I found the closest place to get some lunch. Little town store with a deli in the back. But the deli was closed today, but there were some premade sandwiches in the fridge, for $10/ each. Nothing special just meat, lettuce, tomato, bell peppers. Hard to find parking because it's in the middle of a neighborhood. Definitely don't recommend, will find another place. read more

This place is convenient and the only market in LSB. They have real half and half for the coffee and the coffee's not bad. They also have a little of everything, so you'll probably find what you need. I have to say that the guy who's usually at the cash register is kind of rude and unhelpful and the same goes double for the lady in back on deli duty. I went in there today to get a sandwich - no one on duty at the deli counter as far as I could tell. I grab a premade sandwich that looks okay but isn't anywhere near being worth the $10 they want (but it's the only show in town, so I was willing to pay). While trying to get an extra mayo packet, the guy in front tells me to go in back by the deli but doesn't give clear instructions. I respond back to him telling him I can't find it. Lo and behold, from the back a woman says in a rude tone of voice, "Hello, can I help you?" I guess she was there all the time. Not making sandwiches tho' or staying alert for people who might want one, just reading the paper. When I tell her what I want, she says "I don't have them! I can't get them [mayo packets]". At that point, I lost my appetite, put the sandwich back in the case and left these two charmers to go about their day. Good luck unloading all those pre-made sandwiches. I was the only one in the store at around 1pm. read more

Convenient and fresh! They always seems to have what you forgot for your meal, or at least something to help you improvise. Prices are higher than showing on photos; but decent. read more

My boyfriend and I are watching my aunt's house and dogs while her and her family are out of town for the week. We needed creamer at 8am, we walk over it's like 1 minute away. We forgot our face masks, we wrapped out hoods tightly around our faces and walked in, this man points at us says "that doesn't work, and that doesn't work" then proceeds to SNAP HIS FINGERS AT US and point to the door, the best part ? He did all of this while not wearing a face mask himself, walking around setting up coffee and pasties for the public. Which is more unsafe here? read more

Amazing sandwiches but make sure you call at least 30 minutes before 4pm to order one, if you call at 3:45 they'll tell you to piss off. Cashier is also the rudest person in existence EVERY time I'm there. read more

This is a tiny little corner grocery store, with all the basics. But I go there for a different reason--there's an AMAZING deli in the back, my favorite in the county. They have delicious made-to-order sandwiches to go, which I usually pair with chips and a drink, there's tons of options. I like to drive a couple blocks down and park by the cliffs to eat, I see a lot of people doing this too. YUM. read more

A friend and I went to grab a couple things from this store. When one worker was leaving she warned about protests in Watsonville and the owner said something about the "black suprematist groups" causing all the violence. We were shocked but continued. We grabbed some apple juice and another friend wanted some chips so we were asking which one they wanted. I found one I thought they would like so I picked it up. The owner came up to us and said, "hey, stop touching everything. Just stop." And so I said "sorry" but he was still really rude and unprofessional after that. I know I didn't touch anything that I didn't intend to buy. We decided to leave without buying anything and my friend said with a very nice tone, "do you want this somewhere so that you can wipe it down?" Then he tells us off saying to "get out of the store and never come back!" It was shocking. What do you do in that situation? So we just left in complete shock. Wouldn't recommend shopping here read more

Best local one stop shop. Been coming for 6 years now. Plenty of selection, even carrying some unique local wines- which prompted visits to nearby wineries I would not have known about if it weren't for this place. Patio is an integral part of La Selva charm, staff is efficient and helpful - fantastic freshly made sandwiches are a must try. read more

I like the sandos here but the dude behind the counter talks all fast and squeeky and acts like he's on meth. Go away bro. 5 star sandos, 1 star counter bro. read more

This is a wonderful little Grocery. It's got an old school charm. George is the new owner. He is really nice person and has been very accommodating to the Seniors who live in the area. He has been in the process of remodeling the store and I like that the Isles are not as cluttered as they once were. I am disabled and have some mobility issues. anyway, I love the deli. It's great to grab something on your way to or from the beach. He has tables outside where you can sit and eat and meet the local folks. read more

El Patio Grocery - El Patio Grocery on the Corner of Playa and Estrella. In La Selva Beach. - Grocery Near Me - Watsonville, California

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El Patio is WONDERFUL! I live in the neighborhood and always go to get a freshly made sandwich in the secret deli in the back. They have never made a bad sandwich! You get to pick exactly what you want on your sandwich and there are tons of options. They also have a wide variety of items for such a small store. Everyone there is friendly and checks in with how your day is going. If you live in the area and you haven't had one of El Patio's sandwiches, you are missing out! read more

I recently moved to the La Selva Beach community and I am so thoroughly amused with the area. This family owned market is a refreshing reminder of what it is like when a business owner takes genuine concern with their patrons. This establishment is a call back to times past, friendly small town service combined with organic locally sourced vegetables and fruits. And my husband just loves the beer selection! read more

I am a 15 year resident of the LSB community and am very familiar with the previous and current owner. Both are great and the store is still so wonderful to have right here in our neighborhood. Yes, prices are high but that is the price you pay for convenience. Also, the sandwiches kick a$$ and are worth every dime. read more

If you're looking for the best quality and best tasting sandwiches in the santa Cruz county look no further. El patio deli is where it's at!!! These sandwiches will melt in your mouth. 5 STARS! read more

This is no longer a "grocery" it is becoming a ghetto liquor store soon to be a tear down. La selva beach should be ashamed. The owner/cashier was focused on the Internet. Two stars because it still has coffee and muffins... Well muffin. I did not buy both and the is still one sugar packet left. It could be so nice. read more

I'm not sure if he was the owner, but he was filled with hostility, and lacked any social skills. Associated with the Unites States Postal Service? wow. Rude -would be an understatement, as he was hostile, threatening, impatient, acted put-out, was overall unpleasant, and made me very uncomfortable. His packing job was also so janky that the item broke during shipping. So this literally cost me more than I paid him because my merchandise is now worthless. I walked out knowing that I'll never spend another dime in the overpriced market, and now their post office shipping center is crossed off my list. read more

The man working the front desk is very hostile and unfriendly...He always seems to be distracted by something other than the customer. And you'll never find a price on items that cost more than a buck so prepare to shell out big bucks on a bottle of water. The sandwiches in the back used to be pretty good-but unfortunately they've become pretty cheap on meat with the new owner. read more

The new owner of el patio is a donkey. He refused to give me, a 15 year xustomer Of the venue, a discount on a sandwich because he only had 3 types of breads (out of 8 origin choices) none of which I wanted and NO LETTUCE. He refused to give me any discount, so I threatened never To shop their again, and responded by telling me to leave! What kind of service is that to a dedicated customer! This new owner will run this place into the dirt!! read more

This "grocery" was the next street up from our vacation spot, so it was convenient. As other reviewers have stated, it looks run down & I found the shelves pretty bare on two stops in here. And yes, the cashier (owner?) was glued to his devices instead of even acknowledging customers coming and going. He only broke away long enough to ring up customers, and dole out change. Pretty much came across as having the personality of the cinder blocks this place is made of. I would very, very much recommend going a mile south on San Andreas Road to the KOA store- prices aren't set to gouge your wallet, its clean & stocked, and the employees exhibit having a pulse. read more

Order your sandwich over the phone, they run out of things quickly during the busy summer weekends. Also they close at 3. People say the owner isn't pleasing yet I have never run into an issue and I always ask about new drinks and if they have different juices ordered, so I'm not the ordinary customer. I require response and I felt comfortable there being accommodated to. read more

It okay for last minute things - but no price tags - which is apparent why when you get to the register.... Ouch $

I just stopped in to buy some cheese and a quart of milk. No complaints -- the fellow at the cash register, while not exuberant, was friendly enough. I would go back if I needed something quickly. (This is the closest market to where I live.) Fee charged ($0.50) for debit card under $10. read more

I have lived in La Selva for a few years now, and used to love El Patio! But now, ever since they changed owners, the store has gotten really bad. They don't have a tenth of the stuff they used to have, and the overall mood of the place has really changed. I miss the old employees too. I'm beginning to think that the new owner just bought the store for the liquor license, because that's about all they have now. read more

very nice and convenient as i live here.used to have usps office onsite was very handy especially as i have ebay store . sandwiches used to made by Ptomaine Deli and was great name sandwiches are still great! Very nice place to save a 10 mile drive to get 1 item from store.Old owner had the place over 30 years. read more

I have been stopping by El Patio for decades. If you need a quick bite or an emergency cooking item, this should be your stop. Ever since I was just a little kid I was getting popsicles there then going to the bluff to eating them. Gotta love your local market! read more

While it's a cute grocery store- the deli in the back is even better! You can custom order a sandwich to go. They're amazing and then you can buy a bag of chips and a drink, and a candy bar! To top it all off, you can take your sandwich to one of the best views around just a few blocks down read more

I recently had a terrible experience at this place. I went in to get a cold drink, as I work in the area. Wow what a change from the previous store. It obviously had been sold as the old store was inviting and friendly, had many food and beverage options, friendly service and people hanging out, a local family place. Now, there was no one around, the shelves are stocked with booze, wine, beer, liquor. I finally found an apple juice. As Ii went to the counter, I remarked to the guy sitting behind the counter,"Is this what people want now, just booze?" Mr. friendly said what are you getting, I said an apple juice, then he held it back and refused to sell it to me. I was shocked, a small local business acting so unfriendly. I will never go back there and plan to tell everyone I know to just stay away. Very bad change of ownerip here. read more

I, too, was a patron of the former owner of El Patio for years. Under the new owner, I went by to get coffee one morning and asked him if he had anything besides half-and-half, like milk or soy milk. He replied that this is not a coffee place and he doesn't intend to supply anything other than half-and-half. I wanted his new ownership to succeed so I said something about catering to the local customers needs. He asked me if I lived in the area and I said yes. Then he said that the locals are really not his customers and that they rarely spend anything at all. That he makes his money by selling to the tourists that come by so he doesn't really care about the local's business. I told him that I could see that that was the case and left. I have not been back. I'd rather drive a mile up the road to the Seascape Deli. He said he and his family had open dozens of sandwich shops all over and he knows his business! Unfortunately, he does not know the first thing about customer relations. read more