Happy belly happy life! Just made my FIRST purchase which was the beet kraut and a very healthy saurkraut with organic green cabbage, kale, dandelion greens, spirulina, and chlorella. Yum! I am so glad I stopped at his stand today at the Hillcrest Farmers market. The owner is super friendly and these items will be gone in no time. They have a great selection and I can't wait to try more products. If you want a happy tummy don't hesitate and get some items for yourself. read more

My friend who isn't Vegan brought me here and it was such a pleasant surprise. The food was delicious and they offer homemade kimchi and detox elixirs. They also have pre made wraps etc if you're in a hurry and just want to grab something. I will definitely be back and I have already recommended it!!!! read more

I have been a customer of Happy Pantry for about 5 years give or take and I love all they do. My favorite is with out a doubt the BeetNik Kraut its amazing . Pick up pickles as well best ever.. read more

This place is awesome! I really like that they make so many different flavors. Brianna was very helpful and friendly. I would love to see the price tag a couple bucks less than where it's at now, having said that it is a premium product and lots of excellent flavors that I don't make myself. read more

Found a grapefruit booch from Happy Pantry at a local health food store and now am totally hooked on their different green tea booches. Haven't tried the food or beet drink, but I can highly recommend their multiple flavored booches as they are delicious. Super friendly staff as well. read more

Happy Pantry is truly a unique location with a unique taste, and the incredibly hospitable workers help to introduce you to their products. Their fermented kombucha is very flavourful, with such interesting tastes as Ginger Lime and Apple Vanilla. However, nothing can top the utterly delectable fermented dishes that range from a spicy habanero mix to a sweet coconut yogurt. All in all, this outstanding location provides a new taste to a palette used to traditional food, and I will be sure to stop by the next time I visit San Diego. read more

Sampled a few of their krauts and kombuchas at the Farmer's Market, amazing stuff. I also bought a SCOBY for $5 from their shop in Carlsbad to brew my own kombucha! Thanks HP! read more

Feeling a little something coming on this afternoon, I made a last minute trip to Happy Pantry. Wanted to grab some Demonic Tonic, one of their vegan packaged meals, and a kombucha for the boys to share. When we got there they were already closed. My youngest started screaming once he realized we were leaving without his booch. The owner was driving away and saw this, and turned around and opened back up for us 45 minutes after closing. I couldn't even believe what a kind gesture, let alone how great he was with the kids. I cannot rave enough about HP and refer everyone I know. read more

Thank you Happy Pantry for introducing me to your amazing Kombucha. Each week they bring two different flavors to the Mercato and they are always really good! Get there early because sometimes they sell out! They also have a ton of other fermented goods like sauerkraut and kimchi. You can sample their stuff to see what suits you best. read more

Happy Pantry is a fantastic live food shop and café unlike anything I have seen in San Diego County. All of the krauts, brines and tonics that I tried were a delicious and powerful addition to my diet. Likewise with the kombucha bar- you won't find flavors like these in the grocery store. As good as the krauts and the other live foods are- it was the kombucha that kept me going back. It was always a pleasure to interact with the owners and staff, who are very friendly, helpful and inspiring- especially if you are looking to add more live foods in your diet or are interested in brewing kombucha, etc. As much as I miss Happy Pantry, I'm excited for anybody reading this to go and see for yourself how great this place truly is! read more

The absolute best fermented foods out there. Local, delicious, nutritious, and such unique variety. Mark is the man, the brilliance behind each of these individual, winning combinations from fermented cauliflower and pickles to turmeric spiced kraut. The kombucha is bar none. Do your self a favor and get on the happy panty wagon. I have been buying these delicious products from the farmers market 3+ years, I struggle with not eating a whole container in one or two days! read more

Delicious and friendly. This is a vegan/raw food shop that makes healthy and delicious food. I am a committed vegan and much of my diet is raw so I was thrilled to find this spot when I was recently in Carlsbad. I ordered the Mexicali bowl and it was delicious - I ate it for breakfast and finished the whole thing! I did buy some kraut to take home and it is also delicious. I tasted one of the kombuchas on tap but skipped it. It was fine but that's coming from someone who skips kombucha and prefers to get her probiotics from food not drinks. I would come back here anytime I'm back in the neighborhood which is every few weeks! The food and the atmosphere are that good. read more

We love Happy Pantry! In our small business, Cellar Door, we try to support Happy Pantry every chance we get. We have tried their Hab-a-hotties (i'm obsessed), pickled rutabaga (great with rillettes!) and Dilly Beans (a MUST for a homemade bloody mary), and have served all three to rave reviews from dozens of guests. Now to cash in on all those empty jars we have and ALWAYS forget to bring to the farmer's market.... read more

I was in San Diego this weekend and bought six bottles of kombucha from them at Hillcrest! Sooooooo goooooooddd! Pineapple ginger and apple cherry. Just got back to LA and am already regretting that I didn't get more! read more

Some of the BEST kombucha I have ever had. My only complaint is that they don't have store I can access at anytime. Until then, I clear my schedule for their booth at the Hillcrest Farmer's Market every Sunday. You guys are awesome :) read more

Wow! Stopped by the stand at Hillcrest farmers market on Sunday. The owner was so friendly. Tasted me out on about 5 different sauerkrauts, all delicious. I ended up choosing the El Diablo. Spicy, crunchy, perfectly balanced yumminess. I'm putting a spoonful on my plate with almost everything I eat. Delicious on pizza. I'll be trying the Kombucha next time. read more

I stopped by their booth at the Little Italy Farmer's Market today. I bought the Power Krautage. It's delicious! I will be back once I run out! read more

Wowzers. Delicious sauerkraut. I bought some at the Hillcrest Farmers Market today and have spent the last 45 minutes trying to find a sauerkrat making workshop in San Diego. I should probably leave it to the pros and just revisit these guys next Sunday. De-lish! read more

I bought some Kimchi at Happy's booth at the Hillcrest Farmer's market last weekend. I have never been a huge fan of Kim Chi, I just buy it for the probiotics. I now like Kim Chi. read more

Love these guys!! Outstanding products. One of my favorites is the DEMONIC TONIC!! Omg!! Best there is!!

By far my favorite vegan healthy place to eat lunch. Their D-tonic keeps me healthy all year round. It was what helped me and my family survive living in a moldy apartment until we could move out. read more

On March 10, 2012 I bought some Kim Chee from Mark of Happy Pantry at the Downtown San Diego Little Italy Mercato (Open Air Market). It was terrible. Korean Kim Chee requires years of tradition to do right. It should be spicy, aged, unbelievably smelly, fermented napa cabbage, under pressure. Happy Pantry got everything wrong. It was sour, not spicy, not fermented and had weird ingredients. I did not try their pickles and whatnot. I'm sure they're fine. But I suggest you use this simple, common-sense, rule-of-thumb: Never buy Kim Chee from a white man! They have no idea what they are doing. read more

This place is the bomb!!! Talk about healthy food that most of our grandmother's and/or great grandmother's around the globe used to do--Pickling and canning food!! No harsh preservatives, no ingredients that you don't understand; just fresh vegetables and the whole fermenting process! And talk about variety, this place has it all! From Kimchi to turmeric to cumin seeds, to basic sauerkraut and of course, pickles. Get a few jars a week and watch your health improve within weeks! Thank you Happy Pantry! read more

I had fun visiting the store yesterday where there are some products not always available at the Vista Farmer's Market. It was fun to see all the containers in fermenting process behind the glass. I only by this Kimchi with all the cute names and creative ingredients. There are often hew combos to try. I get them also at Frazier Farms if I do not get to the farmer's market. read more

we have been looking high and low for decent saurkraut in SD. Finally found it at the farmers market, the kraut with horseradish is the best!! Real fermentation instead of icky harsh stuff from the grocery store. Pricey but worth it. Great with german style anything, sausage, mustard, potatoes and beer. yeah! read more

I discovered The Happy Pantry at a farmers market in San Diego where I purchased their demonic tonic. Shortly after trying the demonic tonic I was hooked!! It's the best. So healthy, fresh and really keeps my immune system up. Their kombucha is also amazing. I have yet to try their fermented veggies but plan to very soon! Absolutely love the happy pantry! read more

Lunch is delicious! I highly recommend the lasagna and tacos. Each plate is well-balanced with something sweet, fermented, spicy, green, and some healthy fats. I feel very energized for the entire afternoon afterward. The ingredients are organic and super fresh from local farms. Thank you, Happy Pantry, for providing so much goodness!! read more

whoaaa!!! seriously can't get enough of happy pantry. each one is so delicious and i develop cravings for more... i keep showing up at farmers markets like an eager puppy to try out a few more flavors and take home a few more jars... nommmmm! also, delicious food is made sublime when made by kind and lovely people --- these people are amazing! read more

I am addicted to that sauerkraut! LOVE the "chakra kraut"!