For a certain type of person, one who likes to cook and who has a dull child's understanding of…read morepersonal discipline and responsibility, a store like Chef City is the kitchen supply equivalent of a cocaine emporium, where the offerings are enticing, expensive, addictive, and ultimately, unable to permanently satisfy one's urge. It's me. I'm that person. And that's why I've shopped at Chef City for years. Chef City has been there for me when I needed a good knife; a deep-fryer; a set of mixing bowls; and an 80-quart stock pot with a basket, for boiling crawfish. But "need" has played a very small part in my relationship with the place. Just as no one needs cocaine, I don't need most of the very cool stuff that Chef City sells. Nonetheless, I'd buy a lot of it, just to have it, and the fact that I don't is less a result of rational thought than of my fear of damaging of my marriage. The store doesn't always have what I want, but the staff is always accommodating, and, adorably, when I show up with a difficult-to-meet requirement, I get the sense that they really hope they can help. "Adorable." Yep, that's what I said. And I promise you that no one has ever referred to anyone at Amazon - from Bezos to the delivery driver - that way.

Love this place. Has almost everything you could imagine and stuff you never knew you needed. I…read morecame in for a 16" carbon steel pow wok with wood handle but they only had metal handles. No biggie...for the price it was worth the purchase. Fun to just walk up and down every isle to see all they have.

It's a great place to pick up restaurant quality stuff, especially when working in the city! Good…read moreprices too!

Ya all are missing out!!! I think all san diega s should stop in here at least once! They have a…read morevariety of kitchen /cooking/grilling items at unbeatable prices. Will def be back. I came here for the first time specifically for this cutting board i like. Unfortunately got a size too big and heavy that i had to return it, but i got something that would be my back up chopping board, since i got a smaller one of the sMe brand i like online. Customer service was exceptional. Come check out this place!

Fun place to browse if you love kitchen gadgets. I had a great time walking around the aisles,…read morethere's so much to look at. It's a little pricey, but they seem to have everything you might need. I picked up a Lodge griddle, tongs, a bench scraper, a mini measuring cup, and two mixing bowls. The store was really clean and well-stocked.

Hands down a great kitchen supply store. Great prices, lots of options, and chill but very helpful…read morestaff. Adrian helped us and he was very knowledgeable. Definitely will be returning and highly recommended! Thank you Adrian and Chefs Toys!

This cool spot is loaded with all the cocktail supplies you could possibly need, even things you…read moredidn't know you were looking for. Everything is super organized and easy to browse. They have books, mixing tools, glassware, bitters, syrups, and more. I've been here a few times to pick up gifts and always find something great. Shout-out to Robert, who was super sweet, full of suggestions, and just had an all-around good vibe. Street meter parking is available. I got lucky and snagged a spot right in front.

Great spot to find unique and fun bar accessories and add ons. Service was amazing and the worker…read morewas super helpful and answered all our questions. The store is very organized and has seasonal options available. Prices were very fair as well. Only negative could be parking but luckily we came in a week day early and got a spot right in front. Definitely recommend checking them out for any bar idea you may have.

My husband and I stumbled upon Gas Lamp while we were browsing Yelp and we were in need of…read morebreakfast. It was difficult to choose just ONE French toast because they all looked AMAZING - luckily they had a sample plate with three different flavors and it was DEFINITELY the best decision I made that day. If you happen to be in San Diego and you're hungry - stop here! We will definitely be back!

Faraz and his team went above and beyond to find me exactly what I was looking for. Grateful to…read moreknow there are still good and honest businesses around like this one that takes care of their customers. Highly recommend these guys if you are looking for restaurant equipment! They will take excellent care of you.

Highly recommend Sciarrino Marble! We replaced our old granite kitchen countertop to quartz. Peter…read morewas fantastic to work with, very easy to communicate with, responsive, and always kept us updated daily throughout the project. You can tell he really cares about doing a good job and making sure his customers are satisfied. His crew was also great...hardworking, efficient, and professional. They worked hard to keep our cabinets damage free throughout the process. The whole experience was smooth and stress-free. We're very happy with the results!

In a quest to find someone to cut an auxiliary hole to an existing granite counter top, we found…read moreSciarrino marbles top reviews! My husband reached out to Peter who was immediately responsive. He was very quick to communicate his certificate of insurance (a major concern of ours since many refuse to do so), prove his bonding with the state, and his active license. His rate was reasonable and even came to do the job within 48 hours! Honestly so thankful we found him and Sciarrino, since this was a one off job that needed to be done. Will definitely be hiring him again in the future for all our marble and granite needs!

This store is so cozy and homey! The owners were very sweet and welcoming. There is so many unique…read moreoptions when it comes to kitchen items, even some food items you can't find in SD. Also, for how cute the items were, the prices were so good. I would definitely recommend stopping by here!

From the owner: We are a pantry and kitchen shop in North Park, San Diego! We have vintage and new kitchen…read moresupplies, lots of locally made food items and cookbooks. Come see us!

I had an outstanding experience thanks to Patricia at the Fairmount Avenue Home Depot in San Diego…read more She went above and beyond from start to finish. She helped me locate everything I needed, brought down the large boxes for me, assisted me through checkout, and even loaded everything into my car. What impressed me most was that she did it all with a smile and such a positive, helpful attitude. It's not often you come across someone who genuinely cares about providing exceptional customer service. Patricia made what could have been a difficult shopping trip easy and stress free. Thank you, Patricia, for your kindness, professionalism, and willingness to help. Home Depot is lucky to have you!

First ever Home Depot location that the staff are willing to help you. I was asked if I needed help…read morethree times and it shocked me. This is usually not a culture at Home Depot and I am stunned. To the lady working in Paint Department, thank you for being so friendly!

My husband and I went to the Mission Valley IKEA late Friday evening looking for furniture for our…read moreson's room, as well as an organization system for an office closet. We were lucky enough to have Eric help us, and he was absolutely wonderful! Even though it was getting close to closing time, Eric was incredibly kind, patient, and helpful. He never once made us feel rushed and took the time to make sure we found exactly what we needed. I can honestly say I have NEVER received such amazing customer service at IKEA! Eric is an exceptional associate and a true asset to the Mission Valley location. IKEA is very lucky to have him. Thank you, Eric, for making our experience such a great one!

I mostly come here for the good selection of inexpensive housewares, and not furniture (unless it's…read morea display piece for work). So that means that I usually skip the upstairs showroom, and head directly to the left where the entrance to the marketplace is. That's also where the elevator and childcare are. I love the basic Corelle style glass plates. The new updated design is the flat-bowl plate, and it's a pretty pale turquoise color. I buy a couple more of the 2 smaller sizes whenever I'm there, lol. At $2.49-- $2.99 it's a good deal. The mini shopping bags make great gift bags when they have them. Also good storage, bath mats, etc. Checkout lanes are mostly self-service now, which is fine because they're fairly easy to use. Keep an eye out for birthday and other random discounts they send in emails. And next time I'll have to get meatballs, haven't had them in a while

While I've reviewed Pacific Kitchens in the past, I have to write a new review today…read more Pacific Kitchens updated my kitchen in 2018, and from Tom's initial consultation to the office team, installers and the product, my husband and have always been very pleased. This past month we had to place a service request to have one of drawers adjusted. Service technician Chris was sent out. His communication and dedication to making sure we were happy with the repair was truly amazing! After all these years, our kitchen looks beautiful and Pacific Kitchen's customer service is top notch! Thank you to the entire team!

I had my kitchen cabinets refaced about a year ago and I am dissatisfied. I wen't with Pacific…read moreKitchens because of the great reviews, but unfortunately my experience didn't meet my expectation. The job took a bit of time to complete because the installer only works half days, but I easily overlooked that because I cared more that the job was done right. After completion I realized the cabinet face frames were not covered in any laminate material. They were left bare leaving the wood exposed and prone to damage. When I finally got in contact with Lynn (first I messaged Tom and I believe Glen(?) with no response) she stated that face frames are considered a part of the interior cabinet which is not included in their refacing process and that the refacing only includes exterior surfaces. My question is, If this was not included in the process, then why remove the old face frame material, only to leave the wood bare. If refacing the frame was not included, then don't remove what is currently there, especially if the cabinets are being refaced the same color. Furthermore, the old face frames on those particular cabinets were still in good condition. This makes no sense to me and I simply cannot recommend this company with such lack of morality and care.