Although it's the only grocery store in downtown Chester, I'm glad it's reasonable. Their meat and produce are good, employees are friendly and don't forgot to fill your gas tank in the back before you leave. Their gas prices seem to always be less than home. read more

After several years of shopping at Holiday Market I have grown to understand that their meat department is seriously lacking. They don't subscribe to the usual country-wide USDA meat standards at all, instead push some off brand "sterling silver" stuff that they call the top 2/3ths of choice meats. They don't label things (like everywhere else) as select, choice or prime. That's the USDA standard across the USA. I discovered WHY they don't do that--they don't want to invest in a trained meat grader. It takes money to achieve the USDA standards. So if you buy any beef from them it's a complete gamble. Toss your dice, instead of your money away. I called them three times to get the manager's attention to this problem but she never bothered to return my calls. If you break down and buy their stuff just be prepared to have to return it--they don't trim the excessive fat off anything. Their logic--force the buyer to have to pay for it. Being choice fundamentally means we are being denied the ability to purchase quality beef at all from Holiday Market. Apparently it's quite common for customers to have to return meats. Other than beef, we have discovered other meats to be spoiled--literally rotten. Fortunately, it was so rotten we avoided eating it so as not to get food poisoning. On the positive side Holiday Market has a great in-store pharmacy and excellent employees (other than a non-responsive manager). read more

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After nine years of shopping here, I still like this market, the new layout and the variety of products offered. But the prices are way out of control. I get all the inflation, etc, but when i can buy the same item in Chico or Susanville for much less, it's not inflation. Example: an Amy's frozen meal at Holiday is about $6.49, $5.89 in Chico. A pack of Oscar Meyer Hot dogs is $5.49, $1.99 in Chico. Lemons are .69 or more each. $.40 in Chico. The list goes on and on. Some products are increased as much as dollar or more at a time. That's not inflation, as much as corporate greed. They have Whole Food prices to sell to tourists in the summer, but we locals have to pay the high prices all year long. I'm disappointed. read more

My cousin and I shopped here on 08/05/2025 at 9:45pm and while looking around the woman manager announced to us that the store was going to close in 2 minutes. I told her that she was unprofessional to rush customers out as that was the impression I was under from her and we didn't manage to get everything we needed. She was very sarcky with me, even though I'm a senior citizen and disabled. I told her I was going to report her unkindness and she replied saying "please do!" I worked in retail for many years and it was always to the customers' convenience that they left when they were finished shopping. read more

I Purchased 1.5 lbs of hamburger meat Christmas eve day. Have shopped at Holiday in Chester for many years. Before now, I would have given them 5 Stars. Today I got out my digital scale to make 6 1/4 lb burgers with the "1.5 lb." package. I got exactly 5. I was shorted 1/4 lbs. Pretty surprised. I hope those brown bags I paid for that should go to folks in need are really going for that. Anyone else getting cheated at Holiday? Maybe it's the new Starbucks culture? Or, hopefully, a one time error. read more

Not too many options in Chester so I was really happy to find this grocery store in town. They have pretty much any food items you're looking for, and as an added bonus a small section of local souvenirs! I noticed some handmade soaps and bath bombs as well as stickers featuring local landmarks. There was a full service deli counter as well as a station to refill large water bottles. Plenty of parking, open late and pretty well stocked, make sure to come to Holiday Market for your picnic needs before adventuring out for the day. Was relieved to have this near our hotel since there's not many places for supplies in the area. read more

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They have the best priced gas in Chester, so give them a visit. They are along Main St but inside past their parking lot. The busy spot is the deli sandwich shop. Seems like a steady flow of patrons. We thought we had to stock up before we headed out to our boat/cabin resting in the area, but their variety, freshness and prices makes it easy to relax and bring things home cold/hot and fresh items. I like their spice collections, chips, fancy soaps and overall selections of stuff. read more

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Local market in Chester. I've driven past but not really stopped in until this recent visit to the Chester area. What a nice little market with plenty of home town charm. According to locals the best value and taste in hand made sandwiches. Plenty of local foods and flavors perfect for this local market. Delicious looking pies, fresh bread and baked goods. The liquor section had lots of deals which required a "store frequent buyer card", which was easy to get and free. Most choices you need in a local market but it is not a warehouse store so it does lack everything. Bring your own bags or be charged a fee for getting one on site. read more

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Always stocked with great products and prices. The meat selection is extra good and at a great price. Open early to late, with gas prices that are also great. read more

Just your friendly neighborhood grocery store, near the shores of Lake Almanor. It's friendly. Folks were seemingly very Covid cautious as well. The bakery had a decent selection, but for some reason we couldn't find any hamburger buns. We did try the cinnamon rolls, which were just ok on their own, but it made great French toast! We picked up some ground beef for burgers and they turned out great. We also noticed the Deli was slicing boars head meat and found all the staples we needed, and some novelty ice cream sandwiches. Prices were reasonably. Staff was friendly and helpful. Selection all around was more than adequate. Pretty impressed overall! read more

Sign upon entry says masks are required, but mask requirement is not being enforced. Even some staff not wearing them. Sad!

While Holiday has upgraded the Chester store, adding additional food choices their prices have soared! Makes it difficult in these inflated times read more

Friendly service. Clean n well stocked. I ran in to get something to cook for my wife and I our 1st night in town. The Stake Kabobs we're outstanding. Fresh vegetables and a good tender cut of meat. The Deli Turkey was very good as well. Like all small town shops you are going to pay a little more BUT I do not mind when you get good fresh produce and meat. SUPPORT Small town business read more

Wide selection of healthier produce than say a bond or Ralph's they even have a deli for all your sandwiches and my favorite capri cheese salad ! read more

Holiday Quality Foods has worked 2 ways for me. My first time in Chester was as a guest at a private home on Lake Almanor. There were grocery costs to be shared, a variety of tastes and food restrictions, and a few particular wine preferences. This Grocery passed the test and with a couple of sweet rolls thrown in for Breakfast. The second time was a Family trip up to the Warner Valley and Drakesbad. We needed ice, microbrew, and snacks for the in between times. Again success. I would also expect that the campers and fishermen out there would do equally well here. Plus I like the convenient hours and the local howdy that I receive each time I walk through those doors. read more

Checkers were not wearing masks. Over half in the store not wearing masks. They said they (employees) are 'medically exempt'. Very disappointing. Holiday's continued statements that some cashiers are 'medically exempt' does nothing to alleviate the situation in terms of medically protecting customers from interactions with these employees. There are several neighbors here who are now moving to shopping for most items via Schwan Deliveries. Update around Labor Day. The checkers who we're stating they were 'medically exempt' from wearing masks were actually wearing small clear shields during the Labor Day weekend. With that we can assume they are able to wear shields and will hopefully do so to protect the local community going forward. read more

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A shout out to the Holiday Market in Chester. I have been self isolating in Lake Almanor for a bit and made a few trips into town as needed for provisions. They seem to be keeping stocked as best they can and there was plenty of meat and produce. They are requiring masks and I appreciate it (come on is it really that big a deal to throw one on for the few minutes you are shopping until this all settles down?). They also instituted one way aisles which most people are observing. The staff here is friendly and given they are the only full service grocery store within 30 miles their prices are reasonable and even better if you join their loyalty card. I really appreciate the clerks and cashiers here who are still on the job despite the obvious risks. read more

Love this market! They have added staff so long lines seem to be in the past. They have wonderful variety of cheeses, meats, crackers and of course wine. Employees very helpful and friendly. Great assortment of fruits and veggies too. Also have organic. Great store! read more

Perfectly adequate market for such a small town. It reminds me of a Safeway or Lucky but they also carry some great alternative products; health foods, vitamins, etc., so props for that. Nice produce section. I was pleased to find lots of plump corn on the cob so late in the season. (The stores at home had run out.) They have a deli and they appear to sell plenty of delectable looking baked goods. I wish they sold coconut bliss, though. We all wanted some and ended up getting it at the little corner store near our resort. read more

This is such a great market! For serving such a small town, it rivals larger grocery stores in more populated areas. The deli is terrific for grabbing sandwiches for a day on the boat and the alcohol section has all you could ask for! read more

I'm not even from Chester. Last night January 20th 2019 around 9pm me and my family stop by this little town to spend the night. went in to holiday market to buy some stuff and liquor. And I couldn't even buy the liquor because my boyfriend didn't have his Id and I was buying the liquor and I had my Id on me plus they wanted to Id my friend too when he was doing a separated transaction. I was so disappointed because we drive five hours away for this bs. Like the employee literally refuse to sell me the liquor when I'm over age. Very disappointed that's why I going to give you guys no stars just for that. read more

I have managed I retail store similar to the holiday it's a very hard job to keep everything running smooth even if you have the best employees available. I would like to say Emily Joy, Debbie and please forgive me for leaving anybody else's name out do a wonderful job with customer service, the lady with the short blond hair in the produce always smiling always able to answer questions even though I'm 56 I think I know a lot about food, however she always answers my questions with kind words I haven't received my calendar for a while due to I'm going to assume my error on putting the wrong address I called I think I got it the next day or the following day very quickly and they were very kind about it corporate is very very professional and kind so for a small City a large city and medium City holiday is a great store thank you Emily for all you do read more

Good store, but management does not seem to have any interest in having employees wear masks (I hear the "medical exemption" BS, see staff with mask on their chin or dangling from an ear, silly face shields), and make absolutely no effort to have customers wear masks. Sorry, I just want a store that does not mix politics with business, so I will do my shopping when I am out of Chester. read more

Great market with plenty of selection for anyone on a budget, looking to splurge for a special occasion, eating vegan or gluten free, and everything in between. Need a snack? Stop! Need a sandwich for lunch? Stop! Need dinner ingredients or milk or snacks for the drive home? Stop! Nice people working here too. Be sure to grab a quick member card and save. read more

I usually grab a sandwich from holiday for my lunch break. The past few times I had grabbed a sandwich they had not followed my order and put mayo when it was never marked. Since I'm allergic to mayo this is upsetting. HOWEVER! I called to express my frustration and the manager went above and beyond. She made me a new sandwich and delivered it to my work personally so that I would not be hungry while teaching. Talk about GREAT customer service. read more

From my experience, this is a really good place to pick up some deli sandwiches. I stopped by this grocery store to pick up supplies for our day in Lassen Park. I expected to get the typical pre-made, plastic-wrapped sandwich that leaves so much to be desired, but what I got was delicious, fresh, and made right in front of me. When the hunger settled in later in the day, and when we found a picnic table not buried beneath 20 feet of snow, those sandwiches were such a satisfying lunch. Two were turkey. Two were avocado. Everyone agreed they were good to the last bite. read more

Went in the day before with our dog, everyone said hi to us, even the workers. Then the next day this blonde female employee kicked us out. Didn't bother to ask if he was a service dog or not, so I didn't even bother read more

Wow - open on Labor Day Sunday until 9 or 10 pm? Late enough for us to make one last booze & food run. Thank you Holiday Quality Foods. Thank you. read more

This place is mediocre at best. It's a grocery store without the high quality food and wine that I look for when shopping at home in the Bay Area. The staff wonder around avoiding helping you and the prepared food should be avoided. If you're going to grab groceries for your holiday, head into lake almanor and hit up peninsula market instead. read more

This is 2 star experience today for a sandwich from the deli! PLEASE if someone reads this there from the market: Quality control! Do NOT make sandwiches with 2 star stale sliced sourdough bread! The other stuff on sandwich was fresh, but having to spit out or not even eat the stale bread really was a downer on a sandwich for 5.99! I hold high standards for this yuppie gourmet type market, please do not serve stale bread! I bumped up my rating to 3 stars as you have organic milk in quarts! Bravo! read more

This is the only store I have been in over the past year that has demanded that I remove my mask in order to buy alcohol to check my ID. Due to work I have lived in 3 states and shopped in 5 over the past year and this is the only place that has done this. Keep in mind I have a large beard that hangs 5 inches below my mask. In a call with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control they confirmed that they do not require anyone to verify IDs by asking them to remove their mask and their undercover agents do not penalize anyone who does not ask masks to be removed. Multiple employees have done this on several occasions. After two complaints a representative called me back. During our conversation the the representative (I was told the president of the company would call back but he didn't identify himself as such if he was) said that it is the responsibilities of the cashiers to verify the ID matches therefore it is okay for them to require customers to pull down their mask. He dismissed that there was any risk involved in such an action because there is a plexiglass partition. This has been shown to be ineffective. There are also plenty of maskless people in the store including employees who where very small, and ineffective, plastic mouth guards. He also mentioned that "the TSA makes you pull down your mask." That wasn't passive aggressive or condescending... This representative didn't once apologize for an inconvenient or express sympathy. He simply called me to explain why I am wrong. I am not. Truly deplorable customer service. It is my opinion that Holiday Market is more worried about accidentally selling a 20 year old beer than exposing their customers to a deadly disease (if that's what this lotacracy is really about). It feels to me like they have a total disregard for the health and well being of their community, based on their terribly misguided policies. I recommend you shop elsewhere and keep yourself safe from being infected by COVID at Holiday Market. read more

Firstly, if you are coming from somewhere like the San Francisco Bay Area, L.A or Portland and are expecting quality, gourmet food shopping in the Chester/Lake Almanor area, forget it. It's just not going to happen here. But, if you need a Safeway or Lucky's type grocery store, this is the place. We're from the SF Bay Area and came here for a week's vacation. I had low expectations for the food shopping in this area and lugged up a lot of food items from my local grocery stores. Needing a few basics, we headed over to the Holiday Market. I was shocked as we started to wander the aisles. The selection of food items was just as good or better than Safeway stores (though I'm not a fan of Safeway...lol). We ended up buying some Boarhead lunchmeats at the deli that were decent, along with basics like eggs, milk, sour cream, etc. The prices were really good and even lower than what I find in the Bay Area. In fact, this grocery store carried our favorite brand of granola called Kind. Not only did they have a bigger variety than our grocery store back home, but the granola was a $1 cheaper per bag. We bought some Crystal ice cream for the week. It was good. The fruits and veggies were decent. We found some local corn and flour tortillas that were to die for. Service was friendly and fast. Very hometown. When we return next time, I won't be lugging up as many staples as I did this time and will do more buying at Holiday. read more

During our Christmas travel the fiance and I stopped at Holiday Quality Foods for some lunch. Holiday is a small independent grocery chain. It got a lot of the basics that you need. I pulled over and visit their deli section. While small, it does offer the basic. I decided to a sandwich for $4.99 and filled out the card with all my choices. I have to say, I was impressed. For $5 I got a pretty big sandwich with turkey, ham, and roast beef all thinly slice and made from the real stuff not processed, fresh provolone cheese, plenty of lettuce, peppers, onions, and topped off with a nice touch of honey mustard on a freshly baked dutch crunch roll. Came out around 8 inches long and stacked high. One of the better sandwiches I've had in a long and well worth $5. You could feed 2 people with 1 sandwich. They do offer some indoor seating which is nice for the cold winter days. Prices here for grocery is about 15% higher than in the suburbs, but you have to expect that coming to this store. The people here are friendly and wish you a Merry Christmas and pretty speedy too. Overall, if nothing else, stop by the deli and get a delicious sandwich, it's well worth the $5. read more

Every person I turned to was so professional, polite and truly and genuinely nice. They were all so knowledgeable and courteous. The deli is incredible. The sandwiches are delicious and you'll have plenty of everything you ask for. I must also say that the people of Chester are some of the kindest and most welcoming people we've met throughout all of our travels through California, the US and overseas. read more

I try very hard to not shop here anymore when i'm in town. The produce is not good. Half the time it's either rotten or not even ready to be eaten. Not to mention its way over priced. I've found going to the market on the lake has better produce. The manager is rude and doesn't like being bothered with complaints. She really should find a new job if she can't treat customers with respect. read more

I had a great experience at the bakery here so I had to write a review. We went camping at Lake Almanor for the Memorial Day Weekend and while there we celebrated my daughters 3rd birthday. Not being anywhere near the area I called Holiday a week in advance to order a birthday cake. All I knew was that my daughter wanted a Winnie and Tigger cake...The woman I talked to took my order without skipping a beat and helped me make decisions since I was couldn't physically see any examples. I was so thoroughly impressed when I picked up our cake on Sunday! Even down to the colors she chose the cake was beautiful and exactly what I wanted/needed. I just wish I knew the name of the woman who helped me! On top of that great customer service, my father said he thinks it may be the best cake he has ever had. I highly suggest the marble cake w/ bavarian cream filling and better cream icing. read more

Absolutely love the store and the service. Great bakery and excellent meat department. For a small town it's a big time grocery store Sorry store is getting some flack about mask use. If the people wearing masks are offended they should ask themselves what's the big deal if there own mask is working. read more

Holiday Market in Chester is what every grocery store should aspire to be. Employees are always pleasant and helpful. And I appreciate their cheerfulness even when working a busy holiday! They stock standard grocery items but carry specialty items as well. The wine and liquor aisle is top notch too. I have never been disappointed when shopping here read more

really nice store, even had a great wine selection. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful.

Even in the most remote mountain town where you just want to escape it all, it's nice to have a well-stocked and reliable grocery store for all your last minute needs. I was vacationing in the nearby little resort town called Mill Creek and needed a food selection that was a couple steps beyond the absolute basics. Holiday has all the selection and quality of my local Safeway down the hill, with big name brands, a lot of local goods you couldn't find anywhere else, a fabulous liquor selection and top-notch service. Overall, it's the best combination of small town charm and big city selection. read more