I really enjoy the mixture of hot and cold grab and go items for a quick lunch, as well as looking at their nice produce and shelved products. I wish they still sold their brown bananas for bakers, but my hyper fixation has been their $4 pb&j. It comes with sliced strawberries and bananas for a nostalgic, but elevated and cheap lunch. Staff are always nice and friendly and the market it set-up nicely with nice natural lighting. read more

Mainstay Markets - Grocery Near Me - San Francisco, California

Interesting and clean local market. They have a restroom, you just have to buy something and ask so they can unlock it for you. Tried this interesting banana water. Yeah, you heard that right, banana water and it was really good if you like bananas. They have bottled juices and teas too, all with the dates labeled which is helpful. read more

Mainstay Markets - Banana water for the win - Grocery Near Me - San Francisco, California

San Francisco has lots of places to shop for food but some pockets of the city are known as food deserts. There are now some places filling the gaps and needs of the neighborhood. At the Dog Patch neighborhood in San Francisco a few grocery stores are available. There is one place which seems located in the cuts on 22nd street close by the water. It's called Mainstay Market. Inside Mainstay Market you will find lots of fruits and vegetables. You will also find cake and muffins along with chips and soups. They have lots of cheese like feta along with lots of regional wines. This is a good market to grab organic fresh produce in the Dog Patch. Come here to pick up food for your lunch "break" they have food inside you can cook and "bake "you can also get some ice cream "raspberry cheese cake" and ingredients to make a smoothie or a "shake" Buy alcohol you can mix and "match " and also get some Baba small "batch" and for Christmas some tamales made from "scratch"at Mainstay Market at the "Dog Patch " read more

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The staff here are some of the nicest I've ever encountered in this city - truly lovely, always excited to help you out. It's clear they put a lot of effort into the overall vibe of this place and it shows. The produce is high quality and fresh, the specialty products also quite good. The produce is a major draw here - it's regularly restocked, and there's a huge diversity of options. They also have a huge vat of soup several days a week (often clam chowder, chicken noodle) that is very reasonably priced and tasty. It will only be available until a couple hours after lunch. When the stars align and soup is leftover it's occasionally free at end of day. The only downside here is the prices - It seems like a dice roll is made every restocking to see if the prices will be normal or very high. * For fruits and veggies, stick to things that are in season, don't forget to sacrifice a goat to the deity of your choice for luck before making a large purchase. Off season the prices can be quite high. * Their "grab and go" meals are priced fairly and are of good quality. Spaghetti and meatballs, and the salmon salad are favorites of mine. * Seriously, don't sleep on the soups. The clam chowder + the discounted sourdough or French bread is a winning combination. * Lots of organic, healthy niche products. * The mushrooms aren't cheap but they're really fantastic, and of varieties that are hard to find. * Cheese is surprisingly fairly priced. * For meat, just avoid it. They don't have a lot of it, and it's very expensive. There's a butcher down the street that provides a lot more value if you're going to spend that kind of money on meat. read more

It seems quite presumptuous to name your business Mainstay Markets when you have only one market. Is--I mean are your markets nonbinary markets? Are there secret markets we don't know about? Are your markets here to stay; or are you, in the main, just another little guy going against all odds to make a little bit of money in a gentrifying neighborhood by charging people ridiculous amounts of money for fresh organic produce, a large percentage of which they'll probably end up dutifully throwing in the compost bin or allowing to wilt in their gorgeous Sub-Zero refrigerators in their beautiful new exclusive apartments in a neighborhood that's named Dogpatch--for now--because they're busy flying around the country (and the world) for their luxury-green-travel marketing jobs? Yes, I like some other overpriced independent markets in San Francisco. Yes, your workers are friendly. But I'm sorry, you charge way too much for simple store-made snacks like hummus with carrot and celery sticks. The hummus was sour and gross, and the celery sticks weren't fresh. I thought about returning, but why? You're too tiny to offer me anything that I can't get cheaper elsewhere, and if I want to overpay for something, I might as well overpay for everything on my shopping list in one place. Cute logo, though. read more

This small gorcery store is pretty pricey, but they have some good stuff. it's clean and well lit.

I had a question about where a product was. A worker who was stocking goods sensed my curiosity, asked if I had any questions and then pointed me in the right direction. He did so with a smile and a very positive attitude! The jumbo blueberries from here are spectacular! Some of the freshest that I have found in supermarkets! For a neighborhood market, paying the higher price isn't too bad. Just keep in mind that everything is significantly marked up. $18 total for orange juice and blueberries. read more

First time visiting this cute little market next to Mr. and Mrs. Miscellaneous. They had the cutest produce including purple bell peppers, honeynut squash, swan neck gourd, watermelon radishes, starkrimson pears, and the cutest little onions. I bought a starkrimson pear for the first time and was curious about how it would taste compared to the more common pear types. The cashier (who I felt was the owner also) was very informative/detailed in terms of describing how the starkrimson pear would taste and how it could be used in cooking. He definitely knew his produce. I would definitely go there again to grab ingredients for a yummy meal. read more

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Stopped by Mainstay Market in San Francisco for lunch and got Musashi's sushi boxes!! I've already tried their sushi at their Berkeley location so I was really happy to see that they were selling at Mainstay Market. It's super convenient to just pick up when you're on your lunch break or don't feel like cooking at home. Of course, I was blown away by the quality of their sushi. The fish was incredibly fresh and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. Fish to rice ratio was always on point. Would definitely come back to get these yummy boxes on the go! read more

Mainstay Markets - Musashi Sushi Boxes at Mainstay Market in San Francisco - Grocery Near Me - San Francisco, California

FYI to all EBT recipients -- this grocery store does not accept EBT. Wish they had a sign about it or something.

Seriously bad experience at the store. While attempting to buy a $3.50 avocado, I was accused of shoplifting by someone in the upstairs area of the store. Seemed odd to accuse me of shoplifting (I wasn't) given the fact that was seconds away from buying the $3.50 avocado. A verbal confrontation ensued with the person who remained upstairs - I walked out w/o purchasing the item, and they have lost a customer over a $3.50 avocado. Odd customer service / retention policy on their part. read more

I want to come here more often, but the prices have become absolutely outrageous. This place always was a little pricey, in return for a convenient location and great produce. It's no longer convenient to stop in for a couple things, because the Gus' or Good Life (which are not bargain grocery stores!) just up the street are *so* much cheaper. The last couple times we've stopped in, we were looking at our receipt after and face-palming for spending over $100 on a single bag of groceries. For one example, extra virgin olive oil was "on sale" for $20. The same exact product/brand at the Gus' up the street is $15 at full retail price. When marking down your products still puts you almost 30% over the same item at full-cost at a nearby store, it's a problem - at least for me. I don't remember this store ever marking stuff "on sale" before at all, and this is like a hilarious farce. The people here are very nice. I hope they get great pay and benefits because the cost of groceries here has become absolutely ridiculous. read more

NEW - they now sell alcohol!! Awesome selection of local microbrews and wines. Definitely check out this new section in their store for some refreshing drinks and to find something nice to pair with lunch and dinner :) Absolutely love Mainstay and every organic and healthy product that this market offers. They have so many products that are super healthy and absolutely delightful, particularly their desserts. Lots of plant-based choices! Besides their produce and fruits which are phenomenal quality, they have a lovely variety of snacks, drinks and sweets -- everything you could possibly need to whip up a delicious and wholesome meal. They also have a great selection for lunch if you want to drop in during your lunch break for a quick grab and go! Yummy Sushi, salad, fresh homemade sandwiches, freshly squeezed juices, etc. And don't forget to stop in for the soup! Every day of the week they'll offer a different type of soup - my favorite are the clam chowder, broccoli cheddar and cream of mushroom soup. As a Dogpatch resident myself I've always appreciated their kind and helpful service. The owners and staff are quite knowledgeable about their products in terms of nutrition and ingredients, so if you have a dietary preference they'll point you in the right direction. Be sure to treat yourself and check out this cute little market for your local groceries, they have everything you need. read more

This little store is just gorgeous and the staff is always super nice and friendly. It's the best little grocery store I've seen. They're a tad pricey but so is Lucky's. People don't ever consider prices from the business point of view. Their prices reflect the cost of operating in that location and the quality of the food, which is outstanding. The whole store is also very well kept, clean and they value their good customers (hence the pictures on the door- I really don't want to be around people who are stealing openly, eating food brazenly with no intention to pay, and/or trashing the store). Great store, quality food and friendly folks, They deserve our support!! read more

Convenient little store with a great variety of fresh and organic produce, especially if you live in the Dogpatch neighborhood! They were limited in their meat selections (only had some frozen options) and didn't have alcoholic beverages, but I understand that they're still in the process of stocking up on inventory. I would HIGHLY recommend their house-made salsa - we got the mild version and it was delicious and blended into a somewhat creamy/rich consistency! Service was friendly as well, and it was clear they were being very thoughtful and safe during Covid. Check it out and support this local business! read more

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There's no sign on the door saying they don't take EBT, which causes really embarrassing problems for those that depend on food assistance. They also have weird mugshots on the door of people no longer allowed in. In my experience in grocery stores we have those behind the register because having them out front looks unprofessional / sketchy. Everything here is also super marked up but I guess that's convenience. They do have a lot of expensive vegan speciality items which is nice if you're looking for that. It was pretty gross that the lady dropped my muffin twice on the bare counter when I was trying to check out as well. read more

Parents be warned: Cashier yells at 3 year olds for touching a banana and then shit talks about the toddler to other customers. What a wholesome family place! Shame on you! read more

Thank god the Dogpatch finally has a decent grocery store! This place is kinda pricey, but carries quality items. The standout for me is the fresh produce: gorgeously arranged with a wide assortment to chose from. The staff is also outstanding: very friendly and knowledgeable. Ben, in particular, was extremely helpful. Kudos to Mainstay Markets! read more

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Friendly service at a much needed market in the Dogpatch district. Great produce selection.

They're super friendly, have some food from local vendors, fresh produce, vegan options. Prices are high- that's the reality of a small specialty store in SF. But at least they're super helpful and community oriented. Been in maybe Ten times now. Always pleasant. read more

A most welcome & needed addition to the dogpatch neighborhood. A well packed store: beautiful produce with seasonal items & gems. High quality pantry items, good frozen foods (the turkey meatloaf is so good!) An amazing selection of meats, dairy, vegetarian and vegan options. They support local vendors and bring is amazing bread, coffee, chocolate, pastries etc. I love coming here because the staff is very friendly and helpful. I didn't think a grocery store could lift my mood but it really does. read more

Mainstay Markets' opening was probably the highlight of my year. I'm glad Dogpatch finally has a produce store! Great selection of local organic produce and best selection of Asian cooking stuff of any small markets within walking distance--they've got stuff like miso, lemongrass, mirin, water chestnuts... even dragonfruit! Their cheese selection is not very big, but you can go half a block to the Fromagerie for that. Everyone who works here is super nice and helpful. THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS YEAR SO MUCH MORE BEARABLE!! read more

Edited on 8/20/20: Excellent house-made spicy salsa and guac! They also had a great deal on ripe Haas avocados, which came in handy for our dinner that night. Original review: This is a much needed addition to an area where Whole Foods in Potrero Hill and Gus's are the closest and therefore the only options for groceries. So for that, I am glad. It's a small market so you'll definitely find more choices elsewhere, but it's a great place to pick things up in a pinch. The COVID policy is you have to buy what you touch so that might be a bit inconvenient if you're trying to pick out fruits and veggies. My big gripe is that when I went to check out, my Strauss chocolate milk was rung up (entered manually) as $7.19 when it was clearly labeled $5.19 on the shelf. When I mentioned this, the guy replied "No, it's $7.19." I replied "It says $5.19 right over there" and pointed at the price listed in the refrigerated section, which showed I was right. He replied "Uh, well I'll honor that price over there but I need to go check with my dad." The price was listed at $5.19 before my visit that day and has remained listed at $5.19 after that day, so I have no idea what's going on there. Whole Foods sells the same product for $4.99 so $7.19 is a ridiculous markup if that is indeed correct. Make sure you're paying the prices that are labeled on the shelving, rather than the number they're tapping in once you get to the register. Hopefully they get the kinks worked out and also add more inventory because I want to see them do well. Note: Tax is included in the prices you see at Mainstay. read more

Really quaint local grocery store in a neighborhood lacking a grocery store. Service is extremely friendly, and they have a surprisingly wide stock of everything for a small grocery store. Fruits and vegetables are fresh most of the time, and they also stock a lot of local vendors, which is fantastic (coffee, chocolate, donuts, bread, etc). The only expected downside is that prices are really outrageous on certain items, so just be conscious about prices when you're grabbing things. read more

Excellent Market. This place has everything you need on a small scale that wont overwhelm you with unnecessary choices. Items in this store all quality and and priced right. I will be stopping in more often. read more

A beautifully organized neighborhood market with all of the basics and specialty items you need! Even if you've never been to Mainstay Market, you can easily navigate the aisles and find what you are looking for. Mainstay Market is clearly committed to healthy eating and supporting local businesses - I noticed that they sell items from small creameries, and bakers in the area. Every time I've been, every item I want is completely stocked, and they are constantly bringing in new products. They have my favorite flavor of Kevita kombucha (ginger cayenne), fresh daily Acme bread, convenient and organic to go salads, and DO. NOT. LEAVE. WITHOUT. their in-house made spicy salsa and guacamole! I would be remiss if I didn't mention that the staff is incredibly welcoming and happy to help you with whatever you're looking for! read more

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This is a very nice market. The layout is just the right size to get in and grab what you need. The staff is friendly and overly helpful. It's a perfect neighborhood stop to grab veggies in between Costco runs. Unfortunately, those vegetables are usually a little long in the tooth. Greens are typically soft, peppers just starting to wrinkle, etc. I want to respect the don't touch the food rule, but when I pick something up and it's wilting? Again, I love the place and support it, this is just a cry for freshness and produce that will last more than a day. I will be happy to update this if things change. read more

It's surprising how many things they carry given their size. Great service, and plenty of vegan options. The only thing they're missing is goat milk and goat yogurt, but if you're looking for anything else definitely stop by and support them! read more

Giving this market 5 stars because of service. I had to go to the bathroom this morning and of course, Dogpatch has zero public toilets. I popped in asking if they had a bathroom, fully expecting to be told no as is the case in most stores in SF. I sheepishly told them I would be happy to purchase something. The manager and the employee working there laughed, handed me the bathroom key, and said with a twinkle in their eye "be sure to put $1 in the slot in the door before going in." Afterward I purchased a protein bar and they threw in a La Croix for free. In this crazy and often inhumane world we live in, it's great to know there are still some people who are kind to strangers and have a sense of humor. If I lived in Dogpatch I would shop here for sure. read more

Produce here is incredible. I just had the best orange of my life. Organic navel orange. Also picked up a pink pineapple. Haven't tried it yet but cool they carry them. read more

Mainstay Markets - Pink pineapple - Grocery Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great hidden gem! This staff is always friendly. They always have fresh food for quick lunch bites as well. Sushi, sandwiches, soup, etc...great location in Dogpatch as well. One of my favorite grocery stores! read more

Great friendly service and a good selection of groceries. We've been able to find pretty much everything we need here and this is now our primary grocery store. I've also been impressed with their safety protocols. read more

Finally we have a decent grocery store in Dogpatch! There are some bad reviews here on Yelp but Mainstay gets a perfect 5.0 on Google out of 15 reviews, which I believe are more aligned with my experience so far. The people at Mainstay are very friendly. I feel the warmth of a local grocery store from the fact that they remember me even though I've been to Mainstay only 3-4 times and wore a mask every time. I heard from a server at Magnolia Brewing, which is right next door, that the owner of Mainstay worked at Gus's for a long time. So it makes sense that Mainstay has a fantastic assortment of fresh produce (both organic and conventional) and healthy packaged foods including many, many plant-based options. I love that they carry many local brands -- I found new favorites like Nana Joes at Mainstay. read more

Amazing selection of produce. Ask them what's fresh and seasonal when you go -- they give the best recommendations. I've eaten fruits and vegetables I didn't know existed and absolutely loved them. For example, I ate dry-farmed early girl tomatoes at Robin's (one of the owners) recommendation and it was literally the best tomato I ever had. Needless to say, I came back for more... several times! read more

A much needed grocery store in Dogpatch. Do yourself a favor and buy their Belgian caramel waffles they make right there in the store. They are wonders - the best little waffles I've ever had anywhere. read more

An amazing addition to the Dogpatch community. They have a wide selection of fresh produce and household staples, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. read more

Friendliest neighborhood store imaginable and fantastic prices for a neighborhood store. Every single person we talked to from the greeter to the stocker to the cashier lifted our spirits. Sandwiches and salads are delicious. Excellent selection of everything you could ever need. Love this store. read more

All of the food is fresh and well-organized. The store is very clean and the service is friendly. Highly recommend.

They have everything you need with all fresh and organic ingredients. Their selection is incredible for being in such a smaller store but it is neatly and well organized. The store staff is very friendly and helpful. While I'm new to organic game, they are incredibly helpful in providing recommendations in trying new healthy foods. They also have fresh fish but it goes quickly. You can call in advance to ask what fish they have that day. Love having Mainstay produce in Dogpatch neighborhood. read more

Amazing store. Friendly staff, fresh items. Loved the fresh squeezed orange juice. Support your local small businesses!! Will definitely be back. read more