Came in for ice cream. They have Thriftys Ice Cream Options! $3.99 for a scoop but they are generous! Staff was friendly, efficient and patient. They have a plethora of knick knacks and souvenir options for tourists. I am a SD local and was just stopping by after getting sandwiches next door. They had a cool Avocado icecream bar. Loved it! read more

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Very rude cashier/owner. Bought a $54 bottle of wine and asked if I could get 3 plastic cups (they have a smoothie machine). He said for $.75 (75 cents). I said for a $54 bottle of wine I can't get 3 cups? He responded rudely with " Do people give toilet paper away for free?" I was so taken back! I get things cost money, but his response was over the top! It's ok to so say no, just learn to be nicer about it. "Treat people as you would want to be treated." I just bought a home a couple of blocks away and will not be supporting this business. read more

We spent a weekend in La Jolla this month, and Neighbor-Saver Market was low-key instrumental in facilitating our vacation. If you're planning a beach holiday in this part of town, you will probably end up shopping at this exact convenience store. We got into town ahead of our friends, and they requested that we buy a couple of long-handled wood and plastic beach shovels for their kids. They sent us a picture and said they could never find them anywhere except at the beachside shops in La Jolla. We went on a little walk and immediately came across Neighbor-Saver, and sure enough, the shovels were there, right when we went in. The shop was big and well stocked, as clean and nice as it had to be and not even a little bit more. There were toys and apparel for sale, plus all the standard convenience store items and a counter for Thrifty ice cream. We picked up three shovels, figuring our boys might want their own, and a $22 bottle of spray-on sunscreen. The cashier was polite, the transaction seamless and quick. We checked into La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club later that afternoon and the boys and I didn't leave for the next two days. The kids loved playing at the beach, and they were absolutely obsessed with those shovels. My husband did go on a couple of errands, hunting and gathering pizza and wine. He brought back a few decent bottles, and when I asked him where he found them, he said he just walked to the Neighbor-Saver Market. The selection wasn't impressive or anything, but we drank perfectly well. In retrospect, I regret not going back to the market to pick up one more beach shovel. Our friends were right, as it turns out--you can't just buy the same ones on Amazon. I'll have to go back to Neighbor-Savor next time we're in La Jolla. We'll probably be there anyway, for whatever else we need. read more

This place has been around for decades, mostly surviving off tourists who want to grab last minute items for the beach. It's always been sub par for the area and never a place to go for a kind greeting. A couple days ago, my young daughter wanted to go in so I said ok. Unfortunately we were met by the nastiest cashier, the guy with numerous face piercings. He was so outrageously rude, yelled at us for asking him a question. My daughter was actually scared of him. The other customers in the store were also shocked by his disgusting behavior. Thankfully, we decided to go across the street to the Cheese Shop to see if they had something similar. There, we were met by the most welcoming employee who helped us out and found something that fit the bill. While I never wanted to go into this dilapidated market for anything beyond a bar a surf wax, I'll definitely NEVER go there again. read more

The worst customer service ever! Do NOT buy any "blind box" toys from here. My son spent his own money to purchase a blind box of that has pictures of different mystery pikachu's you can get and he got a completely different toy! Requested to exchange for something else since it was not the correct item and owner was very rudely refused. read more

This is like the perfect mini mart to go to for any of your last minute beach needs! They have souvenirs, liquor, boogie boards, snacks- but what brought us in was the ice cream. We just had pizza a couple doors down and wanted a sweet treat and to our favor, they had thrifty ice cream. I got a single scoop for my son, but the guy packed a huge scoop for us! Just walking distance from the beach, I'll definitely know where to go if needed on a beach day! read more

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They have everything you need at the store near La Jolla Shores. It's the go-to spot when you need supplies for a beach day.

This place is gross! I bought some strawberry/banana milk yesterday and drank some and realized it was really thick and tasted really strange. I looked at the date and it was 7 months old! I was disgusted! I drank super old milk like how is that still in the shop and in the front aisle of the fridge without anyone noticing?!! read more

I bought a labubu and was told it was real and when I opened it, it was fake. Didn't want to refund my money! Don't recommend read more

Neighbor-Saver Market - Fake labubu - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - La Jolla, California

The very rude dude , the cashier is probably the owner .He has been there for years , he is a dishonest jerk , get a receipt, even when things are marked down , he will charge you full price . He takes away from the cool vibe of La Jolla shores I've grown up loving . read more

horrible service didn't know how to do separate charges and called me Slow, Retarded, broke, yelled at me mind you I'm 17 very horrible I was just trying to buy ice cream for me and my friend and he ruined my day I'm sad now read more

The cashier today was incredibly rude. He made a number of unsolicited and inappropriate comments.

Best neighborhood market in the world! Friendly helpful staff. Nice wine selection! Surprise finds! Locally owned by 4 cool & kind brothers who have never missed a days work. Now that is what is known as work ethic. They understand customer service. Bravo!!! PS Sit out front & watch the sun set down the street read more

Grabbed a hot hazelnut latte from their coffee cart prior to hitting the beach. Convenient location for visitors and locals, just a block away from the sand on busy Avenida del Playa. Interior seems to be a grab and go convenience store, about as close to a grocery as you can get in this area. Bonus points for having alternative milks available: soy, almond, AND coconut! read more

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Great service & market! Has everything you need...food, drinks, clothing, shoes, water toys/wear, & souvenirs.

Cashier was playing on his phone when I entered. I had a few questions about their higher end (and WAY OVERPRICED bourbons)(gauge pricing)(Weller 12 $250!, 2019 George T. Stagg with a 40,000 bottle release $600!!) I asked to see the GTS because I wanted to see the proof (which tells you the year of release) and the cashier said "I'm not allowed to take it down." I ended up taking a picture and zooming in to read the proof. If it was an older version, I might have bought it, but a 40,000 release does not command that price. A lame excuse that (if it was older) cost him a sale. As it is, I'll never go back and I'll post to all my friends and followers to never step foot inside. I mean really, who tells a grown man that he's "not allowed to take a bottle off the shelf". Clowns. read more

Came in bc the sign outside that says great ice cream. It's a joke. Cookie dough tastes powdery and the cashier says "it's made of powder and milk". So basically it's made of cheap materials. I would never come back again! Worst ice cream I've ever had. Ended up in the trash can. read more

I want to not only be the first to review the Neighbor-Saver Market but also thank this place for really being a savior for all the last minute stuff you need before you hit the beach and might have forgotten. Neighbor-Saver sounds like a cheesy name but it really is just a good, all-around place to make one last pit stop at before you go lounging over the boardwalk in the white sands and azure blue waters of La Jolla Shores Beach. It can get extremely busy during the summer but the lines move quickly. It is also hard to park, especially during peak crowded days at the beach, which is why I had to deduct 1 YELP STAR from the review. Since I usually stay on the outskirts of this popular beach to avoid crowds and thousands of kids running around, Neighbor-Saver is perfect for me. I try and park around the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club area and then walk down through the little shopping village there. My daughter absolutely loves the Gyros sandwiches at Neighbor-Saver and they sell frozen drinks there similar to Slurpees, which are perfect when it's hot. Neighbor-Saver Market is your one-stop shop for food, drinks and beach items. It is full-service here and offers a range of products including an ATM, alcoholic beverages for adults, surf & boogie- boards, hats, toys, souvenirs, t-shirts, post cards, necklaces and key chains. The store is family-operated and has been in existence since at least the 1970's. With all the four-frou fancy stores all over La Jolla, this simple, little Neighbor-Saver is surely a life-saver for frazzled beach-goers! read more

Neighbor-Saver Market - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - La Jolla, California

I came to buy alcohol here (i am older than 21) and he denied me saying "next time dress appropriately" because i was dressed a little sexy from dinner. disgusting employee, was looking at me strange the whole time while trying to shop. read more

Amazing ice cream and waffle cone! The scoops were very generous and of course Thrifty's brand ice cream is really good but I felt like it was better than other Thrifty's ice cream I've had. The texture was amazing and it was fresh, meaning no ice or anything like that. The waffle cone tasted really fresh and crispy as well especially for it being a shop that doesn't seem to make waffle cones there. The customer service was also pretty good. read more

Great spot to grab snacks, drinks, supplies, etc for the beach. Everyone here is super nice. All kinds of beer, wine, and spirits as well. Thanks for the great service to La Jolla Shores guys!! Brendan read more

Cashier is rude and makes up his own prices when it's clearly labeled. Then when you ask why it's more than the label he blames it on the new employee "not knowing what she's doing." read more

While staying at the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club we stopped here to get directions and to pick up lottery tickets. The guy working was helpful and friendly. The shop was clean and conveniently located directly across the street from the Club. It's a typical market with a little of most things food, snacks, drinks nothing special but good customer service. read more

Not the best looking convenient store, some can say it looks more on the ghetto side, BUT it will definitely have all the snacks and alcohol you may need for the day! They have tons of snacks. They have almost every alcohol you can think of. Hard liquor, beer, wine, mixed drinks, even buzz balls. Only downfall is that parking here is REALLY TOUGH. So you're better off dropping someone off to go inside to buy something while the driver circles around the block. read more

I like these guys! good beer and candy selection. thrifty's ice cream cones is a fun treat. They also have lots of beach supplies which is useful! read more

Great little spot located right next to the beach. If your hungry or forgot something it's a good possibility they will have it! They even sell Dippin' Dots Ice Cream, my favorite. read more

Don't want to be too rude, but when I worked in the La Jolla Shores area, we had a nickname for this place where we changed "savor" to something that rhymed with "paper". That said, they are friendly, have a very big selection of things you might need if you are on vacation or just spending a day at the beach & forgot something. (they sell beach stuff like boogie boards, sand toys, etc in addition to normal convenience store items. ) It is in La Jolla, so you are paying a premium for the convenience, but that is to be expected. read more

This is my go to place to come get my favorite alcoholic beverages in La Jolla and I just came in to notice that they had added thriftys ice cream! I'm so excited because they're not that many ice cream options in La Jolla, not to mention thrifty's. It's a family business and the guys behind the counter are awesome and super nice. I love supporting them! read more

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Rolled into this beautiful store the other day right down on the Jolla Shores super accommodating the owner Pierre and his brother Kevin and Dave some of the most stand up dudes in La Jolla Shores they carry all sorts of things. a huge walking cooler ice cold and also sell sandwiches I love this place La Jolla Shores would not be the same without it read more

I live down the street and so thankful for this little store so I don't have to get in the car and drive somewhere. And oddly, the prices are not "gouge you" prices. I picked up a bottle of wine here for a very fair price. read more

What can I say about Perry! He's knows this town. He won't let you leave his store without a smile! I found this store staying in La Jolla for a weekend. And every time I needed anything I would go see this guy and he would have it. My family and I were having bound fires on the beach every night, and Perry would bring us wood ( he won't do it for you, only for me) that's the kind of business I like. You don't know me you know I'm not going to be around long and you steel go above and beyond. Thanks for making our trip to La Jolla memorable. read more

It's a sad state of affairs when people who live and work in La Jolla Shores have no real grocery store at which to shop (now that the La Jolla Shores Market is closed, and not returning) and have to even consider this place. First of all, it's a filthy disorganized mess. It looks like someone randomly scattered unsold products from a warehouse throughout the store. The inventory is a mix of ripoffs for tourists and convenience store garbage food. Second, it's ancient and dirty. The canopy is so old, it still proudly advertises Kodak film. And the last time the floor saw a mop was 1987. The staff is a pathetic crew of degenerates who can't wait to get home. The neighborhood is desperate for a grocery story, but you should drive five miles to avoid this dump. Note to owner: Invest a few dollars. Have an ounce of pride. read more

Has everything you need and then some. If you're on vacation and forgot something or just want to grab some snacks or souvenirs you're in luck. Beer and wine selection isn't bad either. read more

I am a frequent La Jolla beach-goer. Everytime I'm there, I always stop by Neighbor Saver because I always forget things at home. Whether it be from charcoal for the grill or sun tan lotion, they have it! I even bought this cool little beats by dre speaker to play music on through bluetooth and a wireless phone charger for my phone. The atmosphere is great and the staff is really cool and down to earth. Definitely giving this place 5 stars. You guys are awesome, Neighbor Saver!! read more

My story, and I am sticking to it... I went with my two girls (6-8) to meet some friends at the La Jolla Shores Park, and we were planning on having a bonfire, I promised to buy the wood for the bonfire so I stopped by "Neighbor-saver Food Market" located at Avenida Del La Playa, La Jolla to get the wood, the second I parked in front of the store I saw a bundle of wood sitting by the door, I tried to grab it when I noticed it was put on purpose to hold the door, so I looked inside and said:" Oops I apologize but do you have more inside?" Indicating that I found out it was to hold the door, and I didn't know that, the clerk from behind the counter said: "Yes we do have more here inside" and finished his sentence with an insult in Arabic calling me "Stupid" I speak Arabic, and I understood what he said so I said: "That was not nice, and unnecessary" only to see a younger guy coming at me from inside screaming and shouting: "Who are you pointing your finger at" and started to get in my face and then pushed me outside and tried to close the door saying he is not open any more, I tried to explain to him that was not nice of the clerk to say so because I apologized, but the younger guy kept screaming, and he said he is going to call the police, then he started taking pictures of me with his cellphone cursing, and saying words in a language I could not understand which I think was Chaldean language, but still he wanted to close the door, this is when an older guy twice my size came down the stairs from my side, and approached me asking what is going on, I explained to him what the clerk said, and I said in Arabic that was not nice because I didn't do anything wrong, but he said: "First I don't speak Arabic second when you pulled the wood bundle did the door push you?" I said: "Yes and that's why I apologized and asked if ..." But before I finish explaining to him he said: "He did, so what? Just F***k off" and he came at me with less than a feet from my face and he said: "What are you going to do about it?" and he became more and more challenging, and more aggressive until an older gentleman came and spoke to me in Arabic apologizing, and pushed the two guys away from me.. All of that and my two little girls standing there and crying hysterically, because from what they saw of bad attitude, and aggression from the store people they thought those people are going to hurt us.. I got into my car shaking but they followed me taking pictures for me and my car, when my kids saw them they started to cry more, and asked me to leave before these "Bad People" come to hurt us... read more

When I come to the beach I always have to grab my children some new toys... Or else they cry and cry and cry !! The neighbor saver is where I always come... And for me I get my cigar and craft beer and my cognacI always have a good chat with the cashier who is always so friendly.... It's the store you need when your visiting or staying at the beach ... Wood for your Bon fire and marshmallows for some s'mores ... Don't forget your apple!! read more

Pierre the owner is gracious and accommodating. Nice little store on the beach. Not too modern or anything but the staff is great. His brother Kevin is just as hospitable and kind. Good guys all around to support down at the Shores read more

I called to ask a simple quest and they were " too busy" to answer it...what douchey people

I bought a boogie board or body-board and returned it after 15 minutes because the leash was breaking and the rubber was all cracked. I am guessing it was stored for a long time. I asked to return the item (I had the receipt too) but the owner or cashier did not accept. I asked for a store credit but he was repeating "sales are final". I understand this policy as long as they do not sell broken items, very rude person. read more

Great local family run business. I've been coming here since I was a kid and after 12+ years the brothers still remember me. They have a great candy, snack, and drink selection. We almost always pass up dessert when eating at nearby restaurants to come here instead and save some $. I now come here for adult drinks as it is the only place that sells liquor within walking distance of my house. I have history with this store. In a day and age of big box stores and uninterested minimum wage workers(i've been guilty), it's a blessing to have this place and these guys. I hope it lasts forever. read more