This location used to be a Ray's Market, then it closed and later on it was bought and reopened as…read moreHidden Valley Market. They updated the inside, which is really clean and nice now, prices are a bit better and they consistently seem to have deals going on. The staff is friendly and seems to be majority high school students when I am in there (which makes sense since Hidden Valley High School is right around the corner!). They seem to be continuing to use some of the same brands that the previous market used, which I find pretty awesome and considerate of them. They seem to understand that a portion of their shoppers might just be brand-devoted. They even carry a detergent booster that I have been looking for for ages (biz!). A new addition is the Deli, which my hubby and I have gone to a bit. It is on the way to/from work and our house so it's easy to pop in and grab a bite when we are not in the mood to cook. The sandwiches are really good, the ingredients are fresh and the makers really know how to toss a good one together. I adore olives and pickles and there always seems to be the perfect abundance of them. I will admit that, for the price, we could get more altogether (larger sandwich, drinks and chips) at another deli-mart in town but that would mean 15+ minutes of driving way out of our way. Plus the pleasant new atmosphere of the store is nice and you can do some actual shopping while you wait for your sandwiches, which never takes very long (I would guess 10 minutes for two sandwiches). They have a nice set up where you fill out a slip of paper and hand it to the deli-counter person and then walk off. You can also request a specific pick up time, never used it but I am sure asking them to have it ready at a certain time later in the day wouldn't be too troublesome. It's also all to go, just fyi. My 1 lacking star from a full five is due to a few minor things, but I will point out the larger ones. I am just not a fan of their burgers in the deli, neither taste nor price. I would say they are slightly gourmet in comparison to what I like, and I just don't enjoy them. The bun that was used was good, though. I am sure other people like them, so you may consider trying them still. I can be real picky about my food. With the store: The can and bottle return, I know it's hard to keep those dang things clean with all the use they get, but we finally got around to returning our build up of cans the other day and the front of the machine was getting funky (same for the carts, but that is generally expected in can return areas). I will point out, however, they keep their machine cleaner than a majority of places in town. Side Note: It definitely is nice to see that they don't have to handle leaky boxes inside anymore. This machine came just before Ray's closed so it hasn't gotten much use and it handles returns nicely. When it fills up the employees are prompt to come out and switch out the bins. Nutshell: It is a small and nice market with a decent selection of goods. It is conveniently located and worth it, especially if you don't want to drive all the way in to town. Also seem to carry some products that the former store carried. The deli is blossoming and the sandwiches are taaaaaaasty!

If I could 'Award' this store a Negative score I Would. !!!…read more Has this place been sold in the past few years? We now live further away 50 miles round trip and do not get by as often. We had decided to visit a winery in the Applegate area and as we passed the market there were signs advertising a special price on chicken breasts. So on our return trip I stopped because they always had (IMOP) the best chicken around. At the meat counter the signs were also there but I was not able to find a clerk. However, I found a couple packaged breasts and went to the check out. Now I haven't been back there in at least 8 years. I always knew this store as a friendly helpful, and honest place. Up front I discovered there was a two lane Self Checkout stand. There I noticed the price per pound was not as advertised. So I told the "clerk" so he could explain, or adjust and he said "I'll get my manager". He returned with an even younger person (manager?) who asked "what is the problem" then after mentioning the price difference he said something quickly, and pointed to the back and scurried off. Meanwhile while waiting at the checkout stand a woman said " there's no open registers", then the attendant motioned to the one I was at and told her to use this one. I started to question then was told " he went to back". No explanation, no customer service, no response. I asked again where he was and only received a shrug of shoulders. This ...THIS SERVICE WAS RUDE AND APPALLING. THIS IS NOT THE HIDDEN VALLEY MARKET FROM just a few years ago. !!