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    Gelson's Irvine

    3.7 (301 reviews)
    ModerateGrocery, Delis
    Open 6:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Small Batch Chocolate Bars, McConnell's Ice Cream, Stumptown Cold Brew Coffee - Irvine, California
    Justin L.

    This is a gourmet grocery store that sells name brand goods at a premium. BUT they do have a handful of specialty products that I won't find at Ralph's across the street. Gelson's can be found at the Oak Creek shopping center near Alton and Jeffrey. Parking is ample, they share the lot with other businesses but I never have trouble finding a close spot. This location was recently remodeled. They added a new hand-rolled sushi bar and wine bar, which is nice. Like most Gelson's, their prepared foods and cheese selections are top notch. I've given their poke a try before, but I prefer getting that elsewhere. The bakery inside is Viktor Benês, and they always have tasty pastries. The Stumptown Cold Brew with Oatly! looked interesting, so I bought one to try. It was smooth with a slight hint of chocolateness, I wouldn't mind getting it again. The Gelson's Peanut Butter Filled Dark Chocolate Bar was a one time purchase though. It could be a bit creamier inside, the filling was dry. As a UCSB alum, they get bonus points for having a large variety of McConnell's pints and single serve cups. The Salted Caramel Chip tasted just as good as it did when I was a student. You won't find me here often. Why spend $7.29 on a box of Cheerios or $11 on a pint of Jeni's when I can drive to another grocery store down the road and get it for less? Nonetheless, their products can fulfill all your household and kitchen needs, if you look beyond prices. So 3.5 stars, rounding up because I like McConnell's.

    Morgan B.

    Last night, I bought a water and cracked it open right away in the parking lot and proceeded to chug because I was thirsty after a long day. Next thing I know I feel a scratch in my throat and notice some sandy, grainy texture in my mouth. I check the bottle and find that the glass had several chips at the top of the bottle under the cap. I literally drank fucking GLASS bro. Never coming back again.

    Tri-tip sandwich/dip

    Really disappointed in this place. The deli used to be incredible and everything was made with care. Today I got an inedible tri-tip sandwich and overly dressed crunchy kale salad that was all stems. The sandwich had hard grizzle pieces that could not be chewed. if they are going to charge $20 for a sandwich it better be made with care. This was terrible. All the prepared foods in the deli case also looked sloppy and low quality. They just don't feel like the premium market they used to be, yet the prices haven't changed at all.

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    A little pricey, but the quality is always good, and they have a nice selection to choose from!

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    6 years ago

    Very disappointed to find out this location has no famous Gelson fresh squeezed orange juice!! Closest one is Newport Beach??

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    4 years ago

    Best grocery store ever, the Irvine location has a wonderful young man named Christian who did the most fabulous and the best job ever

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    Ask the Community - Gelson's Irvine

    Is apple pay accepted?

    Yes, Apple Pay is gladly accepted!

    Do the store deliver party size catering order? I'm ordering for 30 ppl for irvine community center. I need desserts and appetizers thanks

    Thank you for your question. Please contact our store director, Sharon, to see what we might be able to work out. The contact number is +1 (949) 551-6093.

    Hi, Can owners bring their pets in if they are carried or in a back pack?…

    Hello, This is only allowed if they provide a medical service to the owner, and that excludes… Read more

    Can I order prepared Thanksgiving Turkey dinners?

    Joe, thank you for your question. You can order them at www.gelsons.com. Sincerely,… Read more

    Does anyone know if the meat section has veal? Whole Foods didn't have any!

    Jessica, Thank you for reaching out with your question! Yes, we have lots of different options… Read more

    Does this location have the poke & wine bar?

    No.

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    Review Highlights - Gelson's Irvine

    Sherine created the bridal bouquet, the garland for the arch and four centerpiece arrangements.

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    Wholesome Choice

    Wholesome Choice

    3.3
    (1.4k reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    This review is for Wholesome Choice's food court, namely the first shop there, under "FLAMEDANCE"…read more + Nice, welcoming, helpful staff. + Yummy meals. Good meat variety. - I was hoping vegetables come with the meal. I realized I'd have to sacrifice one of the portions for veggies. - I asked the server for clarification on the veggies. I couldn't make out his answer, but he was already walking away. - They don't bag your food. Beware sauce spilling out the container. + Free samples while you wait or decide your meal. + Affordable meals. + Pleasant ambience. + Ample parking. I got: $14.99 Flou-bak falafel W + $16.99 Combo 3-ite + 10¢ bag + tax = $34.56

    If you are looking for fresh, authentic Middle Eastern breads and a solid variety of quick-service…read morefood options and grocery this spot is a fantastic find. The Bakery Highlight: The absolute star of the show is the freshly made Barbari and Sangak bread. They bake it right in front of you, and getting it straight out of the oven is a game-changer--it tastes absolutely amazing. The Bread Pricing: They have a tiered pricing system for the fresh bread to keep things fair: First 2 pieces: $2.99 each Additional pieces: $3.99 each Pro Tip: Do yourself a favor and grab the Kashk Bademjan (eggplant dip) from the market. Pairing it with the warm, fresh Sangak bread is an incredible combination. Middle eastern desserts available too.

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    H Mart - Irvine

    H Mart - Irvine

    3.4
    (759 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    I like shopping at H Mart because I can usually find just about every Asian grocery item I'm…read morelooking for in one place. The prices are definitely higher than many other markets, but the quality has always been pretty solid. One of the main reasons I come here is for the Korean beef short ribs. Every time I've bought them, they've been fresh and looked great. The only downside for me is the parking lot. Finding a spot can be a challenge depending on the time of day. Other than that, most of the products here, from frozen foods to kimchi and other groceries, have been consistently fresh. The store is clean, well organized, and doesn't have that strong market smell that some grocery stores can have. Everything is laid out in a way that's easy to find, which makes shopping a little more convenient. The staff isn't especially friendly, but they do their job and I've never had any issues.

    Super fisted H Mart, just by virtue of being located in Diamond Jamboree. Even though there's a…read moresign saying that the parking in front is only for H Mart, good luck attempting to enforce it, but I HAVE seen people get towed. Easiest thing to do is pray and use the overflow lot to the side. With that in mind, this location pales in comparison to the others. Although Buena Park and Arcadia can get a bit tight for parking, it's never that much of a PvP zone where literally the entire zip code is in one place. It's also not the biggest H Mart that I've been to either. It's not a Super H Mart like some other locations. They do have a small food court off to the side, but seating is limited. The food court has Maison de Croissant (yummy croffles and other baked goods), Pizza Chicken Love Letter (at least the last time I checked), and I think at least one more. Like the other locations they have packed deli food and other bento box type foods that get discounted later on. Very busy and very crowded and since it's smaller, a bit more limited. Does what it has to, but definitely better locations out there.

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    Mitsuwa Marketplace

    Mitsuwa Marketplace

    4.3
    (1.6k reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $$

    I went today to return some stuff at the Maido stationery store. After returning the things I don't…read moreneed, I noticed that this place was selling powdered matcha mixed with strawberries or Yuzu. I decided to get two of them because I love both flavors. The checkout area was a bit easy for me to use. I haven't used them in a while. But I was able to get the hang of it.

    This is me and my mom's number one place to buy food and utensils when it comes to making Japanese…read morestyled food. The grocery is good for what to expect for any Asian market but the main attraction is the food court. It may not seem like much but all of them are really good and would fill up your hunger instantly. My favorites from the top of my head are the Katsu Don if I remember correctly and the Udon section where you pick your tempura (don't know the exact name). Overall good place to eat lunch or even dinner. Another problem would be finding a seat since there's hardly any tables and your plate is pretty big and bowls are heavy so you have to be somewhat quick to find a seat. The ambiance is fine but that's kind of to be expect in any supermarket, which is usually crowds talking and all. I really don't have much to say. Ever since this place closed down the anime shop, the DVD store, and bookstore, this place pretty much lost what made Mitsuwa special and worth visiting. Especially for someone who's into both anime and tokusatsu like Super Sentai (Japanese Power Rangers). Those places are what got me my first Gundam model kit (Freedom Gundam from Gundam Seed) and my go to place for Japanese DVDs as mentioned (Gokaiger, Kyoryuger, and Nanoha). I understand why they close down these stores, especially with streaming services and online shopping are a thing, even though I don't fully agree as they are customers like me that would prefer in-store physical copies. That is why I deduct one star. These are replaces with a gachapon store, a Matcha store, a Boba store I believe and Daiso. The matcha and boba place (forgot the names sorry) are surprisingly good. I really like the matcha ice cream in a bowl and I believe the Doncha. The gachapon I cannot say as I never spend money there and I'm not into these gacha machines and I rarely buy anything in Daiso as its just your typical convenience store that sells some Japanese stuff so I won't say much. In conclusion, it's a very nice spot to eat Japanese meals and especially something to fill you up for the day while also shopping to buy Japanese food to cook at home. Just be aware this is pretty pricey, especially the Royce matcha chocolates and the food court.

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    H Mart - Irvine Northpark

    H Mart - Irvine Northpark

    3.4
    (103 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    Is this Northpark H Mart smaller than the other Irvine H Mart? I love getting lost in a good Korean…read moremarket browsing, but it is a tad disappointing when you can't find several items on your grocery list. But if you have never been to a Korean market, give it a try! SO many interesting things you will find. Their produce, meat and seafood items are amazing here. There was a row dedicated just to fresh sashimi and sushi. I was grateful to find their weekly special of pork belly, which looked so thick and juicy. And it is always so much fun to look through their snack, refreshments and frozen aisles. What I could not find was smaller sized rice, which is a bit disappointing, as I did not want to be stuck with a huge size. Also, they are a bit more limited on their ramen and porridge items. Perhaps it is a smaller store? Nonetheless, I had a great time shopping at H Mart Northpark. I was happy with all the purchases I did end up grabbing. The quality of their meats, produce and other items all looked fresh at a reasonable price.

    Buyer Beware - DO NOT BUY THEIR MARINATED GALBI…read more Deceptive business practices where they will showcase the larger strips where it's visible and fill the non visible inside with scrap and bone. I've bought their pre marinated galbi 3 times now and each and every time have been regrettably disappointed and utterly disgusted with their deceptive practices. Galbi is already really expensive and you get two maybe 3 adequate strips of galbi. The remaining is dog food scrap. No meat, all bone and fat. This place is really disgusting on how they try to mislead to sell scrap and bones to their customers.

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    Gelson's Irvine - grocery - Updated July 2026

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