Woody's Butcher Block absolutely lived up to the hype. I ordered the single-patty burger, pulled…read morepork taco, brisket taco, coleslaw, and potato salad, and every single item was outstanding. The burger was juicy and flavorful, the tacos were packed with delicious smoked meat, and the sides were fresh and complemented the meal perfectly. As someone who visits this area often, this will definitely become a regular stop. Highly recommend!

We pulled into Woody's based on a desire to eat Central Coast BBQ but to do it fast because we had…read morean appointment in L.A. and needed sandwiches. All 4 of us ordered the Tri Tip sandwiches. The tri tip was very flavorful! probably the best tri tip I had ever had. TH=here was some good smoke flavor in that meat. Sliced very thin, it was so easy to eat. No fighting the meat. Bread was buttered. BBQ on the side was Sweet Baby Ray's. I found that the BBQ sauce took away from the sammich, so I did very little dipping. If I come again, which I hope I do, I will order that sammich, but prepared in the same manner in which they prepare the roast beef sandwich. We took some chile verde sausages home to try, and those have a strong and memorable chile taste. For people who do not like spicy, beware. For the rest of us it is a satisfying burn. It is a pork sausage. Wife denied the purchase of the blackberry habanero sausage, so I will be left wondering about those. We also grabbed their pesto mayo. We will be trying that this week. I think I would have liked it on my tri tip sammich. I love pesto on anything. Place ain't cheap, but what is?

This little gourmet shop is adorable and so many great foods to indulge in for hosting a party or…read morejust to treat yourself. There are many gourmet cheeses, meats, olive oils, whole bean coffees, wines and more. The woman behind the cheese counter invited us to try the cheese samples. There was a lavender cheese and the black cheese with lemon that caught my eye. I bought the black cheese with lemon. The shop associate told me that the black color comes from licorice powder yet you cannot taste the licorice, only the lemon. There were many things I wanted to buy but had to have control. I love that a mother and daughter team run the shop and I loved hearing the mother speak Danish to an older woman that is one of their regular customers. Definitely check out the wonderful gourmet foods here when you visit Solvang.

Susie, the owner lady of this establishment is extremely rude. (Picture attached is her in all of…read moreher glory) Not sure if she was drunk off her own supply or just a horrible human being. Either way, nobody deserves to be treated the way she will treat you. Please go ANYWHERE else for your cheese and wine. I tried to have a conversation about her cheese selection asking for suggestions and she was terribly rude for no reason at all. You can easily buy most of her cheeses from Trader Joe's for half the price and without being spoken down to as a cutomer. There's plenty of other shops in Solvang with cheese and wine. DO NOT COME HERE!

The store is always a must-stop on a trip to Solvang. There's everything - an regular grocery…read morestore, but also a plentiful hot bar / salad bar, a place to order sandwiches, build your own wok and more. There's also a coffee shop inside. This time around really liked the breakfast hot bar that had a wide selection of eggs, sausage, pancakes and more, as well as a variety of mini breakfast burritos and breakfast sandwiches. Can't beat the price point either - two breakfast burritos were $10. The store is easily accessible from the main road and parking is plentiful.

Only giving 2 stars bcuz of the sandwich issue. Twice. You check what you would like on your…read moresandwich so seems pretty simple. The last two times have been completely wrong (there was no one else ordering a sandwich). I come in before work to get half a sandwich and chips. Yesterday I asked what kind of chips they had and I asked for BBQ. Didn't get them. I asked for light mayo and checked what else I would like. I'm allergic to tomato. I didn't check that and my sandwich had tomato and a ton of mayo. Will not be ordering again. Everything else is the store is top notch. Lots of things you would expect in a high end store. You pay for the quality.

Oh my goodness! How have we missed this gem three years in a row?!…read more House/dog sitting in Arroyo Grande for a month and heard about this place from the property caretaker. Sure wish we'd know sooner, but so glad to have found it now. This store is like a cross between TJ's and Whole Foods with a huge assortment of prepared foods and fair pricing. We went there three times in 2 weeks and loaded up on goodies such as take 'n' bake pizza, chili, and OF COURSE the clam chowder. We also hit the bakery pretty hard and thoroughly enjoyed the berry cobbler, along with a few other sweet treats. Location is easy to find, plenty of parking and service very friendly. Can't wait to go back.

Nice local grocery store that la not part of the big 3 (Kroger/Ralphs/Food4less,…read morePavilions/Vons/Albertsons, and Superior). But their groceries and products are definitely pricier compared to big 3. Black plus size female cashier was nice and friendly. I don't know her name. I just remember her description and how she made us feel during checkout.

I'm so happy I stumbled upon this store. The aromatics from all the different spices, teas, etc was…read moreamazing. They have such unique blends of herbs, spices, and teas I wish I could have bought the whole store. The associates that were working there were so helpful, friendly and had A+ service. I will definitely be making this shop a routine visit every time I'm in Solvang.

The spice trade was once one of the most intricate and sought after commodites in history with…read moremonarchs and sultans devising the best routes to get their hands onto the rarest of spices showing their wealth and class of not only themselves but their representative countries. Although nowadays spices are much more easier to come by (just drive down to your nearest supermarket!); many spices are still on the scarcer side and represent luxury. Have no fear, though, because you no longer have to board a ship and find the passage to the Middle East but can simply head to the Solvang Spice Merchant. Solvang Spice Merchant is a female-owned (shout out to girl bosses!) spice boutique located in the central hub of the famous Danish tourist city of Solvang near Santa Barbara. Opening its doors a couple years before the Covid pandemic in 2018; Solvang Spice Merchant not only survived but thrived with a brick and mortar storefront and an online shipping option (flat rate of $10 shipping no matter the size of purchase!). The business features hand-crafted spices and seasonings, teas, and foodie gift sets serving both tourists and Solvang residents, alike. My boyfriend and I ventured into the Solvang Spice Merchant when visiting Solvang from Los Angeles for the city's Christmas-time Julefest and gazed our eyes on a shop that would make any King or emperor proud. The store is filled with floor to ceiling shelves of spices/seasoning mixes categorized by country/region and then further sub-categorized by ingredients, styles (BBQ, Pickling, etc) available in various bottle sizes (plus some can be purchased at the counter in bulk, as well). If you can conceive a certain spice or seasoning, trust me that Solvang Spice Merchant has it! Even if you are not in the market for spices; the store is fun to browse and discover all of the spices from around the world. My personal spice journey has endlessly been looking for Garam Masala (an Indian spice) which I could have purchased at the Indian shop by my apartment in Los Angeles - but what fun is that?! It is much better to come across Garam Masala at Solvang Spice Merchant where the spices are combined by hand and with love while enjoying the world of spices! We purchased a 2.3 oz bottle (the smallest) of Garam Masala for $10.25 which isn't cheap: but expected from a boutique spice store. I have since used the spice mix on chicken, Steelhead trout and steamed veggies and it is absolute perfection and makes my apartment smell delightful with its warm spices. The only complaint? None of the two young females behind the counter welcomed us into the store, offered any samples (which I learned the store does indeed do), ask if we needed help, etc. Solvang's main gimmick is being a welcoming tourist city ESPECIALLY during Christmas as it is known as the, "Most Christmas-y City in the Nation". Unfortunately, that Hallmark Christmas movie customer service was absent the night of our visit. Despite this minor qualm; Solvang Spice Merchant is a charming spice shop fit for a King, emperor, sultan or just Averages Joes like you and I visiting Solvang. Not only will you find whatever spice your heart desires but you will have an enjoyable time simply scanning the shelves.

Stumbled upon this authentic, family-style establishment…read more Save yourself a trip to Jalisco. This place transports you to the tastes, sounds, and culture of Mexico. They have a butcher shop here and a mini-mart of various offerings but I ordered the homemade style food and was pleasantly surprised how good it was. I had to try the Gordita. My mom makes them with flour but they make them from scratch too, only with corn. Delicious! I put the Chile Rojo beef in mine. Oh my. So good. I tried their tacos too. Asada and Al Pastor. Legit. This is a new fave for me. Another reason to shop in Lompoc for a bite. Way to represent! Little tip for you: You need to order at the back counter; Take your post-it note with your order to the main cashier counter. Take your stamped post-it note back to the back and wait for delicious food :) Done and done.

Incredible butcher meat. The Ranchera is to die for especially if you ask for it preparada. The…read moreworkers were all very professional and nice. I he store is what you'd expect from any small Mexican market, it has everything you'll ever need for Mexican food at home.

Wow! Love all the updates and expansions to what Lompoc International Market has to offer! I hope…read moreeveryone continues to love it here as much as our family does.

Odd little store that lacks the fresh ingredients that are required in Asian cooking. The staff is…read morevery pleasant/accommodating, and the selection of non-perishable ingredients isn't bad, but not what I'm used to coming from SoCal.

The people that work there are rude the place is unsanitary the bread they make is full of flies…read moreinside of the area that they keep it. Oh and their prices are Skyrocket especially for Tamales and their tamales are nasty full of lard and try as can be. I think I'll be contacting the health department after this.

Este lugar es mi juventud, lo amo. Muy buena variedad y buena calidad. También tiene el mejor…read moreservicio!