Seriously, so convenient when we are driving home and need ice, a post-coffee pee, and perhaps even…read morea Highway 1 sticker for the car. Or perhaps we let the gas get too low in the tank. Sure the prices are higher, but for goodness sake, look where you are! You should have planned ahead! I LOVE stopped by here every time after leaving family property near Ragged Point - it's like prolonging our time in the area before heading back to real life.

Gorda General Store has just about everything you might need while driving through this remote…read morestretch of the coast, but be prepared convenience here comes at a premium. We stopped in for a large Topo Chico, a small wafer cookie ($3.50), and a 6-pack of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. The total was around $34, compared to the usual ~$20 elsewhere. Given how remote the area is, the markup makes sense, but it's still pretty steep. There's also a sign on the door noting it's $2 to use the bathroom. To their credit, the bathroom was really clean, just something to be aware of before you walk in. On the positive side, the beer fridge is awesome. It's an old-school, vintage-style cooler that's actually really fun to see. Overall, the store is convenient and well-stocked, but expect high prices across the board. If you need something in a pinch, it's a solid stop -- otherwise, I'd skip it to avoid the cost.

Open late! Grabbed a…read morebeer and burgers after a long day exploring Big Sur. Plenty of patio seating in the back or seat yourself indoors. Burgers were plenty large and priced right and came with fries or chips.

Horrible place to eat. Got very sick after eating here. Projectile vomiting:…read more Don't go here! Not as inviting either.

Nice gas station and a very big store. Nice and clean. Lots of gifts in here. Such a cute town.read more

I was told by many local businesses this was the place to go if I wanted postcards of the area…read more They were not wrong. I completely scored a half a dozen, they had the best selection. What an absolute delight. I agree w/others reviews. Super clean; wonderful and helpful staff; many fun things to choose from in the merchandise dept., great selection and the grocery aspect of this station is not like any other station I have ever been to. I would drive from Cayucos again just to snoop around Cambria and pop into this station on my road trip back.

Great market, had pretty much everything we were looking for to stock the house for the weekend…read more Very friendly, helpful folks working there too.

Great selection and very great service I've been coming here for 40 years and I've never been…read moredisappointed especially with their deli and their hot bar you never know what you're gonna find on there... Anything from hamburger patties or Pork chops Or chicken wings, Whole chickens, They even had a full on t-bone steak last time we were there.

Quick stop in Cambria for a vegan sandwich. Fortunately came across True Earth Market. The sandwich…read morestation is in the back of the store. That is where the magic happens. The service at the sandwich counter was top notch. The sandwich was on par with the service. If you're a vegan or just want veggies. The garden stack is the way to go. Next time I'm in town it'll be something different but I'm sure it'll be just as good as today.

Stopped by to get some snacks while on a mini vacation in Cambria. This store is so nice. They…read morecarry a lot of high quality products such as cheeses, meats, freshly baked breads, fresh produce and more. The store is nice and organized. They also have fresh flowers. You will find ready made salads, sandwiches etc.. good to grab and go on a picnic at the beach. Prices are on the higher side but it's very convenient. Earlier tonight I stopped by to get bread and cheese to snack on while watching a movie at my Airbnb I went in twice in the last two days and both times customer service was unfriendly. Overall a great place to check out while in the area.

While our car was charging, we walked over to Albertsons grocery store to check it out…read more They have a very nice prepared foods section and deli. They had Bao buns and sushi, a huge selection of cheeses and delicious looking cakes and pastries. It's a big grocery store and probably one of the main places locals go for their grocery needs. They have a nice customer service desk if you need help and the store is very organized and clean inside.

One of the very few grocery stores in the area! Though it is an older store, it is clean and very…read morewell stocked. The staff is friendly and everything well stocked and fresh. Plenty of easy parking, the prices are fair if you shop seasonal and their sales.

SCW and I stopped into Jerome's Carmel Valley Market while walking around Carmel post wine tasting…read more The interior is clean and cozy with the produce off to to the right as you enter. The aisles can be a bit small which I could see being a bit of a pain if there are lots of people in the store. You can pretty much find anything you are looking for here. Albeit not necessarily the same volume as a chain grocery store but everything here seems to be good quality. We found lots of good wine as well. Then we got to the deli. It's pretty impressive with standard items like the various prepared salads (chicken, tuna, etc). We wanted to try the sandwiches and for that you'll need to get the order forms from outside near the entrance, then take them to the counter, wait a bit and they'll call you when it's ready. We both got mediterranean sandwiches to go. You can get build your own as well but I figured I'd go with one on the menu. The sandwich was delicious. Fresh ingredients, really good bread, and everything just worked in the sandwich. I really enjoyed it. We also got some butter beans from the deli and those were amazing as well. I highly recommend Jerome's and will be back again.

When you live on the Monterey Peninsula, one of the things you figure out quickly is where to go…read morefor the best food sources when you're when you're the one doing the cooking. There's always Whole Foods Safeway, etc. but a hidden gem in Carmel Valley Village is Jerome's. It's not one of these huge Safeway Whole Foods warehouse size stores. It's actually small and terribly efficient in a good way. He has his own butchers and they actually butcher. Nothing comes prepackaged in cellophane packages. Excellent meat, fish, poultry. A very nice selection of produce local providers lot of organics and a homey feeling. This is definitely a local spot. It's about 12 miles from Highway one and a nice ride through the valley to get to the Village. Jerome has some great wines at reasonable prices and as you might guess a fairly good uniqueness to his French offerings. The same could be said for local SLH/Monterey vintages again at reasonable prices I found some price less than the wineries. Look it's not the size of total wine, but it doesn't have to be. It just has to be good stuff at the right price that you can enjoy when you're making dinner at home. And I always seem to managed to buy a few bottles when I'm in there. Today was a 2021 Pisoni reserve Pinot--yum. They do a really good job each day preparing certain foods that you can have for dinner. There's prime rib night. There's pork chops. There's spareribs chicken all cooked fresh that day. Want a sandwich no problem. They've got a crew that makes what just about whatever you want. Bottom line they do with the big guys can't do.-- high-quality really good service and staff that seems to always smile. Enjoy yourself.

I was trying to stick to my healthy Jessica plan and was feeling very independent - so instead of…read moredining at Fernwood restaurant - I decided to hit up Fernwood General Store. I picked up a massive cucumber, some smoky salsa, a robust looking red bell pepper and an avocado. The guy helping me was extremely personable and even gave me a discount on what looked to be a very ripe avocado. Sunning myself on Fernwood's front patio - I was proud of myself as I awkwardly dipped my cucumber into the salsa in between bites of my avocado lathered on my home-brought rice cakes. Fernwood truly is a wonderland. They have it all - and this general store - only adds to their magic - with their solid supply of grocery basics. Trust.

My friend and I stopped here on the way home from Gilroy. I noticed the Lappert's Ice Cream sign…read moreand had to turn around and come back. I love the atmosphere of this town and of this building. Lappert's has been my fave ice cream for years and I ordered the Kauai Pie and the Coconut ice cream in a waffle cone. My friend ordered the blueberry cheesecake ice cream and loved it. The service was very friendly and helpful. I will come back next year, on the way home from Gilroy's Garlic Festival.

I stopped in here with my husband the other day, on a long road trip where I wanted a deli sandwich…read morefor lunch. We chose Safeway, though there are other nearby options. I enjoyed browsing the produce and bakery items and ended up buying more than the sandwich, chips and drink that I intended. The restroom wasn't perfect but it was useable and I didn't have to wait. Aisles were all well-stocked and the produce and flowers looked especially good. The staff was friendly and polite, and parking is easy. The location is not far off the 101 so it's easy to get to.

I always use the app for Safeway to make sure I get the best deals and the best prices. You also…read moreget a good amount of reward points as well that I always like to use.

Short Review: Full-service deli with a great array of…read moresandwiches, sides, smoothies and other options. Food is really good, and friendly service. Long Review: This place is a Main Street stalwart, and is located a Rios the street from the Shell station. A family-owned spot with really friendly service. It's so nice to see the same people each time you return, and they like seeing you too. They have a wide range of sandwiches, sides, salads, desserts, and smoothies. My favorites are the Hot Pastrami and the Turkey/Bacon/Avocado Club. Very consistently good each time I order. They are usually busy, so I may recommend calling ahead. Ample seating both inside out outdoors, and a great spot for groups. Give 'em a try!

Back in Cambria, CA, again. And we had to stop at Sandy's Deli. It's a bit of a tradition with Hubs…read moreand I to grab sandwiches and take them to the beach for our picnic. They make simply darn mean tasting sandwiches. Quality meats, fresh fixings. Mmm. They have cold and hot sandwiches, burritos, tortas, homemade soups, smoothies, fresh juices, and bakery items. Besides their signature sandwiches, you can choose to customize one. My go to fave is the Italian super sub. The place is not much to look at. It's a little nondescript building. The interior is basic. Besides the interior dining area; they also have a patio with tables with shade covering. Plus even though the word bakery is in the name of the place I consider it more of a deli.