We were on our way to the San Diego Safari Park when we did a quick pit stop to pick up snacks and…read moredrinks at Trader Joe's!! As always, the store is bright with pretty displays of flowers and flyer items of new foodie products! The employees are always stocking, ordering, or helping someone. It seems like the most friendly people here. Trader Joe's is in the smaller scale for groceries. However, don't let that fool you! It has your produce, frozen meals, meats, snacks, drinks, baked goods and more. It has flyer items. The uniqueness makes us frequent the store over and over again! Overall, we love shopping at all Trader Joe's locations. We bought chips, popcorn, cookies, and coconut water for this quick run! Ample parking early morning.

One of my favorite places to shop....they have a nice selection of foods...and wine..the people who…read morework here are very helpful they keep the store nice and clean and organized. The only things that annoys me is that they stop selling some of the things, that I really like.

This Albertsons has recently been remodeled yet again, probably to encourage business since the…read moreVons on E Valley has closed. That makes this the closest Albertsons/Vons to me now. A good addition is the sushi section, because not many locations have that. They often do $5 Friday sushi offers, but obviously only at locations that carry it. The front of the store is rearranged slightly, but a lot of the aisles are similar. Across the sides and back haven't changed much, so the front is changed the most. The self checkout lanes are now in the more common feeder style, as opposed to back to back style like before. They also rearranged the parking lot slightly, including adding a couple of the strange straight-in handicap spots that you see at some of the Walmarts.

I usually buy meat and seafood at Major Market across town, but was in a hurry so on 6/10/26 at…read morearound 4:30 PM I stopped at this nearby Albertson's. It's a fine store, especially after the remodel. I needed Italian sausage and was at the meat counter looking at options. A woman called out from the back asking if I need anything, so I told her and asked if the only Italian sausage they have is the mild one in the display case. She said they have more in packages around the corner and there are two brands, Cantellas and Johnsonville. I asked which is better quality and she said in a snotty tone "I don't know, I don't eat sausage". The fact that I was asking for her professional opinion and not personal preferences was lost on her. I'm never buying anything from that meat/seafood counter again. I tried several times to report this via the Albertson's website, but their contact form was not working. Anyway, I went around to the packaged options and bought some Johnsonville mild Italian sausage. Damn if it wasn't the absolute worst chewy tasteless sausage I've ever had. Literally threw it away.

Escondido's Smart & Final Extra! Is a great place for groceries, produce, supplies and party items…read moreat reasonable prices. Service is always available and friendly and knowledgeable. The store is well stocked with an ample selection of items that you need. I love the meat department's large vacuum packed cuts of meat like the pork and the beef. Look for special discounts in the clearance section by the restrooms or marked on the package. The checkout lanes are named after well known streets and avenues in Escondido. Large parking lot. Definitely a return visit call!!!

I've been shopping at this Escondido store since this place was opened ' But all good things have…read moreto come to an end at some point or time. not sure but this store was taken over by Casco, most products are marked that way. now the employees are not as friendly nor as knowledgeable and professionalism went out the front door! Now some times they won't even bag you groceries, most fruits and vegetable's are not as wholesome, I could go on and on. But I will just stop shopping there!

Super friendly staff at this location. I'm known as the girl that comes in for a bag of ice fairly…read moreregularly, lol. Because it is only $1.99, and they are usually fully stocked (unlike Dollar Tree). I also like that you can look up items in the app, to see what a specific location may have in stock. Because they have closeouts, you have to just choose from whatever they have. So it helps to look ahead of time for ideas. Small parking lot just for them, never a problem getting a spot. And not a huge store, so not usually too much of a libe most times.

I appreciated this location because it felt like it had a few more products for Black hair than I…read morehave seen in other locations. Got here during the later part of the day, around 8pm on a Monday evening. Stopped just for a coffee I could drink in the morning since my coffee pot is out of commission and ended up perusing the store for 20 minutes longer than the in and out which was the plan. The prices were even a little cheaper than the ones I have seen in San Diego, so that is a win! I found some other super interesting items I haven't seen in other grocery outlets that I've visited. Staff weren't the greatest. They felt super slow today but it didn't mess up my mood and the amount of money I saved! It was super clean despite it being the end of the day. The back wall was the gold mine. It felt like I picked up nearly everything on that wall. It has a smaller parking lot and when you exit the parking lot, its only one way you can turn I believe. Those might be the only cons to the place.

Really healthy sandwich stop veggie wrap to the pesto mushroom . Organic don't panic . Having food…read morerestrictions there are plenty of options here. They have refrigerated drinks n snacks for a lunch stop. Also the organic herbs n supplements they offer has helped me through many stages. Faces are always friendly to help. Smaller cozy market but plenty of options for your needs. Recommend children's meds here.

Great selection of produce, organic and healthy options. Great juice bar, salad bar and gift items…read more Service, always professional and friendly Ambiance: Organized, clean and welcoming

I was never really a fan of Aldi's; however I have grown to really like some of the things they…read morehave to offer. I like their shredded rotisserie chicken; they have a decent and unique cheese selection, and their stuffed salmon is really good! The Pros: Unique items Decent pricing quick shopping great assortment The Cons: staff normally not very friendly normally only 1 register open The 'Fresh' meats in the refrigerated section, the packages are almost always pretty puffed out and bulging, so I have stayed away from these. The produce is hit or miss as far as freshness Oh yeah, they have frozen Ice, so that is a plus!

Normally, I love this store. Tonight I had an extremely aggressive store employee confront me when…read moreI parked in one of the online shopping parking stalls. (There was no nearby parking, it was shaded, and I had frozen items in my car.) Additionally, I was running in to get one thing. As a sidenote, over the last five years since they put these spots in -they are almost always empty. The employee threatened to tow or ticket me and was quite hostile. * the signs do not say anything about towing or ticketing either. It's a shame they don't prioritize the customer that's in person & willing to spend the money over the theoretical one.

Love this local market! They easily have the best meat and wine deals in San Marcos…read more If you're a fan of Bogle wines, look no further. They offer 20% off when you buy 4 or more bottles. I'm not gatekeeping: this brings my favorite Cabernet down to just $7.19 (regularly $8.99)! Beyond the deals, the selection is solid, and the staff from the cashiers to the guys behind the meat counter are always incredibly friendly and welcoming.

I've been going to this store since the late 1970's when it was Alpha Beta. Over the years there…read morehave been many friendly, helpful employees that have helped me at this stater brothers location. However, one stands out among them all...Elsa. When I ask for assistance with a product's location, most employees tell me the isle number. Elsa stopped everything she was doing and took me straight to the product, took it off the shelf, handed it to me and kindly asked "Is this what you're looking for?" Then added "Is there anything else I can do for you?" I replied "No" and she waved and wished me a good day as she went back to work. That's why I love this store! Kudos to Elsa!

This was my first time at this location and my last. The staff here were rude and seemed to not…read morelike their job, not sure if it's because they were overwhelmed with Valentine's Day or it's a regular thing with this store. No greeting at the door or offers of a piece of chocolate like the other See's locations. The cashier that helped me seemed very grouchy, she didn't even look at me or said hello, just scanned my items and bagged them. I had to ask for a chocolate sample because she also didn't offer me one and made it seem like a hassle. I will stick to my regular See's Candy store at the mall.

This place is the total sweet spot! There's street parking plus a small private lot right behind…read morethe shop, so getting in and out is a breeze. They're closed on Sundays, but that's never a hassle; during the holidays they extend their hours, which is great when gift-shopping season hits. Inside, the store is spotless, fully stocked, and all the new arrivals are front-and-center, so browsing is genuinely fun. The staff are consistently warm and welcoming: they always have a sample ready and somehow nail a recommendation that matches my taste every time. Want something ultra-personal? Go for the Build-a-Box option and curate your very own custom mix. Seasonal packaging and ready-to-gift boxes make it easy to grab presents for any occasion. My can't-miss picks are Dark Chocolate Nuts & Chews, Milk California Brittle, Extra Fancy Mixed Salted Nuts, and Dark Scotchmallow--absolute winners. Dietary needs? They've got you covered: -Nut-free: Assorted Candy Bars, Assorted Lollypops -Dairy-free: Hot Hearts, Extra Fancy Mixed Salted Nuts, Licorice Medallions -Egg-free: All Foiled Novelties, Assorted Candy Bars, Assorted Lollypops -Gluten-free: Peppermint Twists, Jelly Beans -Soy-free: Sour Jelly Beans, Sour Stars