Although I started coming to this location as of last week it was your courteous staff that made me…read morereturn to this location verses the other one HOWEVER today I was a bit annoyed how the morning manager or whomever the bald gentleman was at the self check-out (wore an olive green either jacket or pull over sweater) of his lack of attention verses his cell phone. I purchased fresh rolls but they only have the Krispy Kreme bags and I didn't realize the bag has a upc code so unfortunately it scanned although I knew what I was going to type and the qty but the system will call for help, even when I didn't need it... Well lets just say when I saw him he was on his cell phone texting and when I politely said excuse me he put his finger to basically tell me to wait and he then proceeded to text whomever he was texting rather than help a customer...I was then annoyed. I explained what occurs and he said for just a donut (as if he wasn't aware) and I said not for 2 rolls but the only bags available at the KK bag that contains a upc code so it triggers the system thinking I needed help when it's not needed. At the end unfortunately he needed to authorize a final time although we both know its now a 2-step process. Again I had to say excuse me I need your authorization...not polite, not managerial like, as if I was bothering him to do his job (wow). Again while the other staff, even a nice lady that runs the front makes it worth while coming here, he turned me off to not even want to come back. While telling staff to not have their phone out to text maybe you should do the same with this particular manager. 3 stars are for the rockstar staff but minus two for the manager you chose to hire.

This Ralphs location is convenient and has good finds, especially when things are marked down on…read moreclearance. The workers were really nice. Gerbacio in produce was really friendly and humorous. I learned that this location offers fresh fried fish which is not something I normally would think Ralphs would have but Ebony had shared some samples with us. Plenty of parking in the large lot. Venice can get busy but didn't have a hard time finding a spot.

Had a rendezvous with my mother at her favorite Ralphs here in the marina as opposed to mine in…read moreCulver City. Quite naturally, she was able to locate things at this particular location that mine have, but in different aisles and sections of the store. And of course with me being the good son, I paid for the various items she wanted. What I wasn't prepared for was this awesome duo of David and Santiago, both of whom offered levels of customer service as a collective tandem that I had yet to see in a grocery type of setting. Despite a line behind us, cashier David went out of his way to separately bag numerous dish detergent soaps my mom had gotten, clearly pointing out how the last thing we would want would be any soap remnants leaking onto our groceries which ironically enough has happened to us before. Santiago handled the bagging aspect of the transaction with a smooth flow, smile, and great personality, enabling us to get in and out in no time. You can tell these two gel well, and it's clearly a credit to the Ralph's brand, and at the very least this storm particular.

The absolute WORST deli counter. I moved here 5 1/2 years ago from Massachusetts and I will never…read moreunderstand why there's only one person working behind the deli counter. It's every day all day. Doesn't matter what time of day you go in there there's only one person working. ONE! Even when it is your turn to order, they take forever. They take baby steps to the counter and then baby steps to the slicer and then baby steps back to you. It is excruciating to go in there.

We go here about 3 times a week. Today I had a difficult time trying to buy a salmon filet. First,…read morethere was no one at the fish counter. After 5 minutes I went on with my shopping. When finished, I returned to the fish counter. Still no one there. I found a buzzer and it brought someone. He told me that he couldn't sell me one of the pre cut filets because he didn't have the proper code for pricing. There was a large side of salmon with a price marker so I asked him to cut a filet from that. He refused. Said the "fish cutter" came in the morning. Said his union wouldn't allow him to use a knife. I asked to see the manager. That got him to agree to give me one of the filets that was already cut; the one he didn't know how to price. I have no idea if it was priced correctly. I asked him to remove the skin but he wouldn't because he was not allowed to use a knife. On the positive side, he was very nice and apologetic. My concluding thought: Damn union prevents good customer care. One other thing: usually cashiers are very friendly here but today I was "helped" by a most uncheerful redhead who made no effort to help pack my grocery bags, so I was left to do it myself while she watched. This was most unsatisfactory.

Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen was out visiting and needed some niblets for the gathering…read more What a lovely store! The produce was great, the cheese selection nice, and we picked up some lovely flowers, too. The end.

Cute little market near the Venice beach pier. They have great coffee and several snack options…read more Ideal if you need to grab some basic items quickly and skip the grocery.

This is where to go for coffee if you are near the Venice Beach Pier. They make it the way coffee…read moreshould be made, if you have a wait, be patient and have gratitude for a coffee that is worth it. I'm from Seattle and I would recommend over the neighboring shops that have burnt espresso shots (from my experience)

I intended to eat half and save the rest. That plan lasted exactly one bite. Somehow the sandwich…read morekept convincing me that "one more bite" was a reasonable decision. It turns out the entire sandwich agreed with that logic.

Convenience, friendly service and a clean atmosphere as me there at least three too four times a…read moreweek for the past 30 years. I love the sandwiches which are cheaper then SUBWAY or JERSEY MIKE'S and are better! I usually get the Chicken Salad with tomatoes, onion, mustard and mayo on a roll and it' great! I wish they had more deli items such as sliced lunch meat, but they have packaged items as well. It is where locals go, especially for wine and liquor and the ownership is committed to quality service with longtime employees that aim to please. If you live in Venice or the Marina, you know. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Went to my doctor's office this morning and was told my lungs are clear and I am definitely on the…read moreroad to recovery. And no longer contagious!!! Yay...SO, on my way home I decided to come here. Ever since my local Whole Foods closed, I have not ventured over to the Venice behemoth store!!! It's a bit overwhelmingly ginormous! My NYC bff sent me a get well gift card yesterday, so my purpose was to pick up Pico's favorite doggie treats. Ofc, I spent the entire gift card $ on some delicious items to help me completely get over this flu which has lasted almost 10 days! OF COURSE I MASKED... hellooo I am doing so much better but still not much of an appetite. TIP: THIS FLU HAS BEEN ROUGH ON ALL PEOPLE OF ALL AGES... please take care of yourself. I did get a flu shot this year but the new strain is long lasting... I wore a super protective mask that fit snugly over my face even though I was told I couldn't spread it to anyone! Better to safe than sorry! Afterall, we are in this world together!!! Some good sales, but a complete and well deserved gift to myself!

This location is definitely not a safe place. There seem to be homeless hanging out at the seating…read morearea with their pillows or luggages. I noticed they have security in all areas of the store. Just be vigilant, if you're gonna be using their restrooms, I had a weird interaction in there with a lady. The grocery store is as expected for Whole Foods for their selection items, hot foods, prepared foods, juice bar/cafe. Parking is always packed. It's not a great location but if you're just in need of your groceries it's still a good place to go.

Only grievance with this location is their organization of products which can make it hard to find…read morecertain items. Had the hardest time finding Neosporin despite me being in the pain medication section. Finally found it in a different area. Definitely think they need to do some reorganizing.

I am really impressed with this pavilions. It is so well organized, and so clean. The entire store…read moreis immaculate. And they have so many options of varieties of everything you can possibly think of even the cold bar with all the seafood looks super fresh and I was surprised that they have a hot soup bar for ramen and pho. Everyone so far has been super friendly and there's plenty of parking outside! It's in a plaza full of a different variety of things there's a post office massage place a Panda Express a UPS store a sushi restaurant so you can definitely find what you need to look for.

Our neighborhood Gelson's is the best grocery store in the Marina! I love coming in here because…read morethe staff are all so friendly and helpful. Mike and Enrique from the deli/hot food department always go out of their way to help me. They always smile and they don't seem to be stressed out even during the busy times in the store. Judy at the cash registers and the others are always so nice too and I truly appreciate their patience. This store is also clean and have all the organic and fresh items I tend to use frequently. Thanks and please praise all the staff for their hard work!

After waiting in the only open line for 10 minutes which was being held up by a payment issue they…read morefinally called over another cashier. Cool. What wasn't so cool is he decided to pull people from the back of the line to his register meaning the people that just walked up seconds before we're now being checked out before those of us who had been waiting for awhile. Cluelessness at its best.