TW: Sexual Harassment I was so excited to discover this…read moreplace, as I need herbs on an ongoing basis for my business. It seemed cool and not of this time when I went in and saw all the jars and met the man who owns the shop. He gave me the herbs I needed and started commenting on my looks, saying he likes a woman like me. I was uncomfortable and wouldn't go back, but it got worse when he kept asking for a hug, to which I declined. Then he came out from behind the register area and tried to hug me. I pushed him off of me various times and felt super unsafe and just wanted to get out of there, so I booked it and never went back. I see many other reviews saying he's so cool and nice. I guess I was just his type. Gross. It's really sad because herb shops are hard to come by in San Diego, but thankfully Datura in North Park is a reliable apothecary with kind/ non-rapey staff to boot. So I get all my stuff there now.

I was on the hunt for Arnica and stopped by this location after researching a bit. The shop is…read moreunassuming from the outside and parking is on the street. Step inside and you'll see a vast array of labeled, empty glass jars. The shop owner is kind, knowledgeable and generous. He explained that he keeps his products sealed in the back to retain freshness, which I really appreciated. Though he was out of Arnica, I decided to purchase other items including a toothpaste powder that he recommended for tooth pain. I noted how lovely everything smelled and mentioned lavender was a favorite of mine. He disappeared in the back and then reappeared with a large bag of the most fragrant lavender I've ever smelled. It was from Provence! He offered me a sample to take home and I happily accepted. It continues to smell like lavender in my kitchen. No doubt I'll be back to support this local gem. Tip: this is a cash only vendor; stop by the ATM ahead of time.

This is an excellent market for middle eastern spices, they had everything my mom needed for her…read morepantry. We're Assyrian and we enjoyed coming here. They have the best prices for spices and middle eastern dairy products. We truly enjoyed coming here and look forward to coming back again for spices.

This place is very cultural and has all sorts of middle eastern ingredients and spices. I always…read morecome here for the Arabic coffee selections as well as spices. This place is very unique in the area and very clean. I highly recommend a visit. مكان جميل فيه كل البهارات العربية و مكونات الاكل العربي.

The prices are high but so is the quality!! I love my penzey's spices and think they really make a…read moredifference in recipes. They have several promotions too where you can get free spice blends or jars if you're subscribed to the newsletter. The staff at the store is always helpful directing me to different parts of the store depending on what spice I need. Parking can be tricky. There's a parking lot but it's almost always full.

I found out about Penzey spices by KH in a book and ordered some things from their website…read more Love the colorful packaging and the spices available are amazing. The order was taken quickly and shipped out promptly. I will now go to Penzey's when I need spices. The website is also easily managed and accessible.

I've been to Windmill Farms Market several times over the years. I've been coming more often…read morebecause they have a type of sourdough multi-grain and sourdough protein bread that I like from Izzio Bread Company. I liked that they steadily keep it in stock. I have purchased it at Target as well but they are not consistent in keeping it in stock as Windmill Farms. I in occasion pick up a bag of their locally lard fried corn tortilla chips and flour tortillas, which are very good. I also like that they have a coffee station. The ladies that make the hand made flour tortillas are always in good spirits and are up for good conversation when I visit. Same goes with the young ladies at the register. There's plenty of parking available here.

One of my fave local grocery stores…read more I love the salad bar Sandwiches And the desserts they make and sell! The ube cheesecake is so good I feel like this place feels calmer than other grocery stores even when it's busy They also have the best service here! Everyone has always been so nice to me

Locally made Hot Sauce that it sure to leave a "ring of fire"…read more Ring of Fire was being demo'd at Bates Nut Farm today and I was sold after the first dipped cracker. First off this is a little different Habanero sauce than I'm used to. I'm used to the bright orange stuff they sell at the grocery stores. This has more of a finely blended salsa texture. The ingredients are vinegar, tomato, onions, habanero, garlic, serrano, spices, salt, and sugar. What does this all mean? A great Dipping sauce! Also good on mac-n-cheese and mixing in with salsa. - Something locally made that would make a great gift.

I've been ordering Ring of Fire hot sauce since the 1980's. It's the best. I give it to friends,…read morewho say it's addictive. My favorite recipe is to put a generous layer on a salmon filet and cook it under a top broiler until it almost turns black; works with swordfish also!! Cooking time varies a little depending on the thickness of the fish. My wife never wants me to cook it any other way......and that is an endorsement!!!

I LOVE this place! Prices are GREAT! The food is delicious!! The service is excellent. It's…read morealways packed. I've been shopping there for decades. It's my go-to for the best takeout Mediterranean food! produce prices can't be beat, either!

There are multiple North Park Produce in San Diego. Noticed that each one is independent of the…read moreother and they have different weekly ads. This location has a small parking lot but they also acquired additional space across the street behind the dentistry. This location is smaller than Poway and that's because the Mediterranean hot food stand is inside along with the bakery items. The center of the store has someone making fresh tortillas. There's also only one cash register.

Incredible attention, incredible meat market, incredible inventory diversity for the middle east…read moreand its delly

Ordered chicken from this place today and found multiple bugs/roach-like contamination inside the…read morepackaging. Thank God I always inspect and wash my chicken before cooking because this could've been really bad. I called and the response was basically 'bring it back and we'll replace it,' with no real concern about food safety. Honestly really disappointed and uncomfortable with how casually it was handled. Please be careful and always check your food.

This man changed my life. Yes the appointments may run a little later than expected so you may have…read moreto wait a bit longer for yours, BUT IT IS WORTH IT. I used to go here every week or so when I lived in San Diego around 2016-2019. I had just gotten out of an abusive relationship and had years of trauma from an abusive childhood. I was desperate for any kind of healing that works, not the Caucasian psychics on El Cajon Blvd who try and convince vulnerable people to spend hundreds of dollars on a cleansing or information that isn't even accurate. Julien is always right. I did buy cleansing from him, because I knew he sincerely wanted to help me, and my life changed. I no longer suffer from anger issues or self destructive behavior. I am now in a healthy, loving relationship, and am living in Los Angeles. Finally pursuing my dreams and aspirations I've had since I was a little girl that I never thought would be possible for me. Gracias Julien Por Todo. May god bless him. Come here and you won't regret it. Buy a green candle and have him fix it for you if you are having money troubles or in need of a job, or even if you want to manifest your dream job, it works. (Use with caution as it also represents fertility unless you need it for that as well.)

The service is horrible posted on the door a few times do not knock. The owner does not answer the…read morebusiness number. If you pay him he doesn't deliver your product, if you pay him for a job or service he screws you over. Acknowledging what others say and what I'm telling you 2026 , this guy is a long time scammer. All Botanicas in north park and city heights are a fraud do your homework and find the best reviews and you decide. Definitely this Botanica doesn't deserve our business.

I've only tried the teas, having ordered a large assortment to try. They are some of the most…read moreflavorful teas I have ever had, and with a wide variety of ingredients in each variety. I wish they had a tea with pine needles. (IKEA used to have one, but have discontinued it, alas.) Wonderful customer service via phone.

So glad I found this small business - they offer a good variety of high quality spices, herbs and…read morehealthy teas without additives. Many of their products come in smaller packets with low prices so you can easily put together your own 'sampler' of different flavors which is fun and gives you a chance to decide what you like before ordering larger quantities. Shipment came quickly in good condition. It feels good to support a smaller independent firm rather than the usual mega-companies.

When asking Siri to take me to food 4 less she told me this location and proceeded to say "BUT it…read moreonly has 2.5 stars". Needless to say I made it a point to keep an eye out for why and make my own judgement. I gave it 5 stars because there was a young man (employee) that was taking a handicap cart in and saw that I was trying to back up into a spot but a cart was behind me. He came over and moved the cart for me and then told me to have a great day. Wonderful attitude! THEN the young woman who checked me out was extremely patient with me and so sweet. I forgot my card and had to get my cash from the car. I didn't end up getting everything I wanted because I didn't have enough $ but she wasn't irritated by it! THANKS Food 4 Less for this pleasant experience!

Ok my visits here are few far and in between and I only come because they stay open later than most…read morestores. In the past you use to be able to come here and get pretty good deals but that seems to be long gone. Came here could barely find a basket to shop for food. The produce seems to be pretty fresh. There are some hotspots here and there that some of the produce could be a little bit fresher, especially with the tomatoes and the avocados. The other fruit and produce seem to be pretty good. They do have a smaller section of organic produce that seems to be fairly stocked well but price a little higher than normal. The staff is always friendly here. I've never had any issues with checkout. The parking lot could be a little cleaner as there is a lot of homeless that are in the front of the store and on the side of it. They also have security so that's good. This is not my typical store that I would go to, but I have and will when I'm in a crunch.