It's fantastic and the prices are very reasonable. The variety of fruits and veggies is exceptional and everything is always super fresh and restocked, so there's plenty to pick from. added bonus: polish candy and juice! woot! I wish more places like this little mom/pop shop were around. read more

Some of the bad reviews about this place is true, i.e. leering workers, cramped, & cashiers with attitudes. I can deal with the cramped space and as long as you treat them with respect, the cashiers are fine. I think the boss must have told the workers to stop ogling, cuz it's not noticeable anymore. I love this place because my family and I eat a lot more fruits ever since I started coming here. Most of the produce are very good quality at hard to beat prices. I'm more willing to risk trying new fruits because the price is good and the experience has been usually good. But because they are picked ripe, they do go bad sooner than produce from the big supermarkets. I also appreciate that they have a pretty good variety of organics. Now we are so spoiled with good produce, I don't know what will happen if this place ever goes away! read more

The place was great in the beginning, good fruit and vegetables with great prices. In the last two years the quality of the fruit deteriorated tremendously and they are all black inside. vegetables are still decent. read more

Ok, so the parking is terrible and its always crowded----BUT WHO CARES!!!! The staff is always very friendly and helpful. And if want organic produce you can't beat their prices if you eat seasonally. I spend on average about 20 dollars a week to feed myself because of the amazing prices at this place. Also-they recently moved everything around and it seems to have created a slightly less traffic jam like environment. read more

Very good fresh fruits/veggies w/ nice people to help you. Good prices. Way to go Felipe! I always shop there. You should , too!!! Maira Baraldi read more

I don't know what happened after Gabrielle left (sorry if I spelled wrong) but good lord some of these cashiers are rude as F*ck. I just got back from a trip there where I was checked out by Maria (I assume she didn't tell me her real name) but for this review, I will refer to her as Fat Maria - the short fat older woman with a big nose. (1) If you want someone to be rude to you, go here and have Fat Maria be your cashier. (2) If you want someone who was SUPER nice to ONLY men, go here and have Fat Maria be your cashier. (3) If you want someone to smash your veggies repeatedly with her big fat man hands, go here and have Fat Maria be your cashier. (4) If you want someone who repeatedly signals you out and tells you to get out of her line and to get into a line with a longer line , go here and have Fat Maria be your cashier. I got all of that attitude because i was...well freaking just standing there in line and never said a word. I'm fairly sure the man I chat with when I come in is Felipe. He and the rest of the workers (not on cashier) are so incredibly nice and helpful and you can tell very hard working. They always remember me and my twin girls who I have been taking there since they were born. What a shame to have Fat Maria in the mix. Also, I noticed they have done A LOT of cleaning up and reorganizing so the store is less overwhelming...but who cares about the inside and everyone else if you have Fat Maria front and center at the register? read more

Blueberries c99/box, half of them all gone bad, have to throw the whole box away. You want to eat it because it prevents cancer, but you may get it because of the mold in the bad berries...Cheap and bad... read more

If you don't mind pushy, rude people in a cramped environment filled with flies.....you can get a great deal here. You have to pick through bruised produce after shoving your way through people giving you dirty looks. Some of the staff are helpful, others are irritable and curt, probably for good reason. Unbelievably they have NO scale to weigh your fruit/veg, so you have to guess at weight and hope it works out. Wish this place was not such a nightmare, as I would love to enjoy it more often for the prices.....but not worth the headache and high blood pressure. read more

First, the positives: Produce is cheap and plentiful, and they also sell some local specialty items at a fraction of the cost. Rotating seasonal organic items and produce are also available. These are the reasons I continue coming here regularly, despite the cons. Cons: Usually super crowded. Not surprisingly, weekends are the worst. I try to avoid going on weekends if at all possible. Also, much of the produce I purchase here seems to spoil more quickly, so I do my best to get what I can use up within a day or two. I've seen overripe and rotting produce (yay, fruit flies!), so you need to pick and choose your items carefully. read more

Foothill produce is a rare find in Bay Area for cheap fruits and veggies. I stumbled upon it while on my way to Trader Joe's and I'm so glad I found it. I usually stop in here for all my fruits and veggies and then head next door to TJ's for my meats. The prices are so reasonable you will want to buy up the whole store and most people really buy a lot here. It's always busy so if you are not a people person or claustrophobic then maybe this place isn't for you. I think it's kinda fun knocking shoulders with someone to get that perfect avocado lol. Anyways they also have organic too. They offer a deli section which I haven't tried yet because I don't eat too many deli meats. I Purchased all of my fruits and veggies I needed for the week for only $26. I'm so glad to find this place and will be back soon. They accept cash and card. Bring your own bag. Be prepared to wait in a line but it's worth it. Workers are very helpful and friendly. read more

Foothill Produce - All of this for $26 - Grocery Near Me - Los Altos, California

Pros Good selection of fresh fruits and vegetables at reasonable prices Cons small store - hard to navigate with a cart read more

Super nice folks and the produce and breads are wonderful. This is our favorite spot when we want fresh produce or great cheeses.

Rude cashier, cramped, long lines... I don't understand the appeal. After waiting in line for a long time in a crowded space, we were told the register no longer worked. The rude cashier said she will only take credit card purchases, and said she was moving to another register. We all thought we'd be next, but she took another line. We all waited VERY PATIENTLY FOR A LONG TIME AGAIN! I finally asked her when she was going to take us, and she said to get in the back of the line -- REALLY??!!! I had to speak to 3 different people about this incident b/c no one spoke English. The fourth woman tried to check me out, but the cash register must have taken 5min to restart, and then she couldn't take cash. She was nice and helpful, and the other folks did try to get me in touch w/someone who could help, but the entire situation was really an example of very bad customer service. read more

I have been here before, but the JERK cashier, who may be the owner, opened a new register while several of us waited in another line to pay. Then, someone just walked up with a full basket and he was waving her over to take her first, not taking any of us from the wait-line on the other register first. So, I said, "Are you opening, can we come over?" The guy was a total JERK about it and gave me all kinds of attitude. I did go over and put my things on the counter, and he continued to be a total JERK, and he gave me more attitude and told ME I was being rude, when really it was him. Who operates their business with this attitude? CUSTOMERS FIRST, buddy! And, I have NEVER seen a store that doesn't take the next person in line when they open a new register. GET A CLUE, and I will NEVER go back, they just lost a faithful customer. Good riddance! read more

Do NOT shop here! I purchased a watermelon yesterday, the woman who bagged it rudely "snickered" at me-- that should have been a clue. The melon appeared perfect on the outside. However, when I cut into it a couple hours later I found it completely rotted inside. Also, I recently purchased apples that were rotted at the inner core, grapefruits that turned moldy after one day on my counter, and very mealy peaches. Of course, they won't even consider refunding your money. Do NOT waste your time nor money at Foothill Produce. Consider yourself warned!!! read more

The produce is cheap and the quality is pretty good but I am not shopping here anymore. I was willing to deal with the sometimes longish wait to check out until this morning when a second cashier was opened up and there was no attempt to serve the people who had been waiting in the long line first. The new cashier said "but I said I was opening up a second line" as if that made it OK. If the customers had manners it would have been less of a problem but it was every man for himself. It is not worth it. I may try one of their other locations but I won't go in there again. read more

Great quality and lowest price for produce! You can also find international products at medium price!

My family lives nearby and we always stop in here to pick up some fresh fruits and vegetables. It is a crowded parking lot but that is something you can handle if you can walk farther. They bring in a lot of fresh produce from the agriculture areas to a metro area which is fantastic. They have an interesting variety of cheeses and drinks to purchase also. I haven't tasted their breads but they look delicious. I will come here again when visiting my hometown. I grew up right down the road and seen this whole shopping center develop since 7/11 and Pacific Steamer were across the street. It is worth shopping at the produce stand while the area. I don't need a chatty cashier, just bag it and add it up! read more

Are they allowed to treat customers so badly? I know their food is cheap & that keeps people coming back. However this is the worst do it yourself market. There is no customer service - meaning you have to navigate around boxes, mess and the isles are extra narrow due to their own carts blocking the way. I'm surprised no one has sued for falling or getting hit by them. They won't move, they expect you to move for them! Who's the one keeping whom in business?? I have been a loyal customer since they first opened, but I think they are taking our loyalty for granted. No more! Enough is enough! Other customers need to help each other out & that is not ok. And the workers are rude! I can get my veggies from elsewhere, their food is not all that! Sorry lost a longtime customer. Train your staff, treat your customers right! read more

As good as it get's! What can I say except I drive from Scotts Valley every week to fill up on my fruits and veggies here! Gas + groceries + 1hr drive = 50% off of Safeway prices and I buy mostly organic!!! The staff is super friendly & when I'm not sure of which variation of a fruit or veggie to buy- they always know & will give you samples. Run don't walk to this amazing grocery :) read more

Wow what a Supermarket The Fruits and Vegetables alone are worth coming here for they must send all the grade A stuff here for the rich people cause it doesn't look like any of the garbage they try and pawn off on us in San Jose etc. read more

Could do more in terms of organic, but they do emphasize local and its a relief to have such a nice produce shop just adjacent to TJ's where the greenery is just nas-tay. Sweet staff, easy n and out and prices are basement. Support your local! read more

Glad to have stumbled upon Foothill produce. Was on my way to Trader Joe's when I noticed this store right next to it. They have fresh seasonal produce, both organic and non-organic at reasonable prices. They also carry different varieties of sausages, cheeses, and European snacks. The ACME bread and organic Straus milk you find at Wholefoods is a fraction of the price here! Great atmosphere, like that of a farmer's market. It gets crowded so be careful with your cart! Great location as I can go to Foothill produce to pickup fresh produce then head over to TJ's to pick up some frozen goods. read more

Pros: 1. Good selection of fresh produce, dairy, bulk and imported/ethnic foods. 2. Prices can't be beat. I don't bother looking at the weekly circulars anymore because the everyday pricing at Foothill Produce usually beats the sale prices at Safeway, Lucky, etc. 3. Great location. Foothill Produce is right next to Trader Joe's. Between the two, I can pretty much get everything I need, eliminating the hassle of going to multiple places. 4. Small business. It feels smaller and more personal, which contrasts nicely with the sterile uniformity of the big chain supermarkets. Cons: 1. Can get crowded during peak hours, especially given that the aisles are a bit narrow. On the other hand, the bustle adds to the charm of the place. 2. Has a fairly limited selection of organic produce. read more

This store is now one of my favorite weekly, go-to spots! It doesn't look like much from the outside but when you walk in, you are hit with an array of fruits and veggies of all types! Fresh produce, affordable, helpful workers and quick cashiers. I was in and out in less then 15 minutes with 2 bags full of fresh produce, without breaking my wallet. read more

This store is a little gem. Last week, we picked up tons of organic apples and oranges at $1/lb - even after buying a ton of the same at the local farmers' market for $2/lb. Couldn't pass up the bargain! Like many others have noted, having it next to Trader Joe's is a big convenience, but I will now go to Foothill Produce even otherwise. read more

I love this place! It's the best place to go for seasonal produce. Prices are very reasonable and the staff is very friendly. They also carry dairy products which is very convenient for quick one stop shopping. It's best to shop during the week because weekends are very crowded. The lines for the checkout can get very long but they do move along quickly. I love that they carry the greensleeves cinnamon bread. It's awesome! Their fresh herbs are impressive along with specialty items in their refrigerated section. Although not the fault of the store, I've deducted one star for the horrible parking lot! It gets very crowded and tends to attract angry drivers! read more

We are here at least once a week. Great quality. The produce is not for you to keep for a long time to ripen at home (a la Costco). I generally know what I want to buy but when I get there, usually there are fresh fresh fresh well priced produce, so if you are flexible, this is produce heaven! Great breads, pastries, deli meats, ethnic produce. Super friendly staff. read more

Pros : Low prices. Wide variety of produce. Next to Trader Joe's, so both stores can be visited in one trip. Cons : The check-out process is exceptionally poor and unworthy of a first-world country. You might quite easily wait for 10 minutes in line, only for the cashier to leave. From there, the line you are in does not get joined into another cashier's line, and you have to start again, with all of the time you wasted waiting in line for nothing. This is the worst checkout/cashier system I have ever seen. The horrendous check-out system has made me avoid a few trips here, and cost them some business. read more

I shop here for nearly all my produce. Here's why: 1. The friendly staff. I am in here for fruits and veggies about 2-3x a week. They (especially Alejandro) joke around with me about how they are going to charge me rent for being in there so often. 2. The produce is super fresh. Super tasty. 3. Lots of options for different cheeses. 4. Organic milk that comes in those cute old fashioned milk bottles. 5. Marianne's ice cream (ok this should be #1) 6. ACME bread and Beckmann's bread. Fresh. Deeeelish. 7. It's super duper cheap! 8. They have the cantuccinis I love. 9. The ginger lemon cookies. 10. Challah bread - the good stuff. 11....man I could go on and on. I love this place. So do many other people in the area. I think the people that shopped at Trader Joe's traditionally realized they are getting ripped off and finally started shopping at Foothill Produce. It is very reasonable, with lots of selection and a family feel to it. I love it. read more

I'm in the minority here. I'm not so impressed with everything FP offers. The good: fresh-ground peanut butter at a CHEAP price Strauss milk, yogurt, cream CHEAPER than anywhere else raw almonds at a CHEAP price nice selection of produce at CHEAP prices interesting deli meat and cheese selections that I don't see everywhere The bad: Despite others' raves, I was disappointed when I bought rotten avocados and corn and soft-inside beets. NOT SO FRESH. Every other time I go, they are out of the fresh ground peanut butter that is my main reason for going. The ugly: Filthy aisles! Seriously! I'm talking dirt, not just corn husks or random leafy greens. Irritations: There are usually more stockers working than there are customers. Three out of five aisles today (Sat) were blocked with men and too many boxes and carts stocking sections that were to my thinking already over-stocked. They must have bought a boatload of green bananas! So much of everything! How can it stay fresh? The stockers are extremely energetic, which makes me a little nervous. Bananas and other items fell to the floor, boxes were hastily dumped upside down. Customers were constantly jostling to get by....Excuse me, excuse me...oh, I'm sorry. Bottom line: I will continue to go there for select items and will fight my way through the throngs of shoppers. read more

Not a pleasant experience. The place is dangerously crowded, not because of the number of patrons, but because of the cramped layout. Definitely would not want to be there during an earthquake or other emergency. Sort of shocking that the fire marshal hasn't cited them. Found the staff to be rude as well. First, they rammed my leg with a cart. Later, they blocked the aisle. Then, they rung someone who had not been waiting in line as long as me. Did I mention that I was on crutches? Not one offer of assistance. Go to Oakmont. The produce is better. read more

Awesome prices and amazingly fast service. What else can you want from a place? Not to mention their selection its bigger than any local supermarket's. read more

I often come here to buy some vegetables and fruits since it's near. Overall, many stuff is cheap except for mushroom and dairy. But recently it seems that the price has been raised. It's crowded and no much more space. Sometimes the waiting time is long. There are more than 5 times they make mistakes in checking out for my groceries in my 2 years experience. For example, once they charge a pricy item which I even didn't buy. Once they double charged me for the same stuff. I need to go back and ask my money back. There are twice that the lady cashier seem not to believe and asked many times if I'm sure. It's like an insult. There are many foreign old men and ladies coming here. I think maybe they can't check the receipts. So they won't find out the mistakes. I met the same situations in Felipe's market. I heard they belong to the same boss. I feel sad for these repetitive mistakes. By the way, there is no scale here. So I don't know if the weight is accurate. After these mistakes, maybe I need to weigh the groceries next time and check if the weight is right. So, remember to check your receipt every time! read more

*****warning: do not shop at this store***** i am so disgusted!!! i found slugs today in two different bags of produce from this store. i purchased dill and parsley (which sit next to each other in this store), put them in plastic bags and took them home a couple days ago. today as i was about to pull some stems out i noticed a slimy black oval shaped spot inside the bag. i looked closer then realized it was slowly crawling!!!!! i found at 2-3 slugs in the bag of parsley and the bag of dill. the bags have been sitting untouched in my refrigerator ever since the purchase. i have been a regular customer here for a long time, i live across the street on the other side of homestead. i go to foothill produce and trader joes next door for my groceries twice a week. i am never shopping at foothill produce again!!!! i have taken pictures and videos where you can see the slugs crawling and sliding around. i am going to the health department first thing tomorrow. i am so disgusted and out raged. i thought getting my groceries from here so cheap was great, i didnt mind the long lines, but this is unacceptable. i used to speak highly of this place. read more

So my last visit went pretty good. Bell veggies were fresh except regular hairloom tomatoes. They were mushy and moldy. It's a small space so always a challenge to go through stuff. read more

They have a large variety of produce, most very inexpensive, but also often "beyond ripe". Great buys for immediate use, but don't plan on anything lasting the week. They also carry Marianne's Ice Cream (from Santa Cruz), which can not be missed!!! read more

Like other reviewers have said, they have a huge selection of produce, so good that I never buy produce at Safeway anymore. For example: they carry six different types of apples alone, about a dozen types of peppers, and a well-stocked organic section... and their prices are generally very good to downright bargains. In addition, they have lots of specialty items, e.g., fruits, nuts, dairy, breads, imported items, etc that make it a fun place to shop & explore. Yes it's small & crowded, but I'd rather shop here where the selection and prices are this good. My advice: set your expectations accordingly and allow some extra time for standing in line to check out. It's a small price to pay for the freshness and variety they provide. read more

I love that I can buy all my groceries in this one shopping center!!! I go to Foothill Produce for fresh produce (duh), Clover milk, Marianne's ice cream, baking chocolate (they have bittersweet and white chocolate bars now! it's either Ghiradelli or Guittard, I forgot). There's a whole lot of other stuff I've been meaning to try but haven't gotten to yet that look amazing, like their fresh baked goods, their frozen foods like dumplings, cheese, Clover ice cream, and more. Everything else I need, I hop on over to Trader Joe's next door. Foothill Produce is a little cramped (actually very cramped) but you can just think of it as cozy. read more

This place is also called Filipe's market, which was acquired by DA MAN Filipe last November. Ever since, Foothill Produce has become a powerhouse of awesome produce that offers unmatched quality and price. I have been living in the neighborhood for years, shopped at the old Foothill Produce for no more than 5 times because there was nothing I wanted to buy. The new place is full of seasonal veggies and fruit (and lots of organic!) at rock bottom price with exotic varieties that you won't see anywhere else. They even carry organic diary products, for example, Whole Foods sells Straus for $4.19, Foothill sells for $3.99. Organic tomatoes on the vine sells for $2.49 per pound and I have never seen anywhere else selling at below $3. Organic blueberries $1.99 a shell while anywhere else you will have to pay something like $2.89 or above. On top of this, this market carries ethnic fruit at a price even better than ethnic market. It sells lychee at $2.49 at a superior quality unseen at any Chinese supermarket in the Bay Area. Don't expect to see all-year-round fruit and veggie here because it sells local. But a healthy consumer should eat with the seasons anyway. read more