After lunch at Dukes, the hotel said our room wasn't ready so we're walking down Prospect in La…read moreJolla. We come across this very cool place that is in olive oil and wine bar! You had me right there. Plus, they celebrate Wine Wednesday and it was Wednesday. How do I not go in? We went in to kill some time and had the best time talking to people and having a glass of wine. In the end, we bought a fabulous Chardonnay and an equally fabulous champagne all discounted. It's what I love about Travel, is if you just wander you never know what you're gonna find and this was one of these occasions great people great place

Altogether a very fun and great experience. Lots of wine options and yummy food to enjoy. It is a…read morebit pricey but very worth it. Great option for gluten free accommodation.

Whenever i go to SF, i have to stop here before to pick up candy for the best kids in the world!…read more i get to see their sweet faces tomorrow and they're gonna be so excited with all this candy! Even tho i don't eat candy myself, I know my favorite kids love it so i make an exception. The shop itself is a decent size but the types of candy that have is what makes it really special. ALL kinds of old school candy that they wouldn't have an easy time finding on their own. The people that work here are so helpful and accommodating and they really go above and beyond to make sure you can find what you're looking for. Super cute place. I just spent way too much on candy--and if my friend knew i spent this much on candy, she'd prob not be happy. oh well..kids will be so happy tho and that's the most important thing! Def recommend this place if you're into candy of all kinds.

When a customer walks in the store, an employee should ALWAYS greet them with "hello, how's it…read moregoin?" unless there's a reason to not do so. But my buddies and I walked in for a treat, in which the candy we got was really freakin good, and these two ladies behind the counter looked right at us without any expression and it was the weirdest interaction I had felt in forever where I just politely stated "hello! How's it goin?...." TRUST ME, IM NOT A "KAREN." But the little things matter girls. It's a general principle of customer service, and living life. Examples: "Hey, how are you?" "Looking for anything in particular?" What's the point of working here if you can't take initiative by interacting with EVERYONE. When I asked about the fudge, the little lady seemed so unenthusiastic about it, I assumed it probably wasn't as good as it looked but I'm probably wrong. I hope they're okay tho, I'm not sure what they're goin thru. Great looking candy shop though, and wide selection to choose from. I rate businesses based on the customer service experience their employees provide.

"Lovely ladies with almond eyes Dressed in silk and laces…read moreTwilight falls and the shadows move Silently in secret places" (Doobie Brothers) Hopkins AG goes way back to the early 1900's and has successfully transformed the company from a small family farming operation into a large almond producer. How large you say? How about owning and managing over 3,000 acres of almonds in California's Southern San Joaquin Valley and running a 2500-square-foot San Diego commercial kitchen and manufacturing facility. They sell eight varieties of roasted almonds, shelled and unshelled raw almonds, three kinds of almond butters (including Mexican Chocolate!!), and gift packages. We ran into their booth at the Carlsbad Farmer's Market and saw their big variety of flavored roasted almonds. After a few samples, we scooped up a bag of Mexican Chocolate Supreme and a bag of Honey Vanilla almonds. The Mexican Chocolate almonds were roasted and dusted with cocoa, nutmeg, cane sugar, and raw honey. They were so good! The Honey Vanilla almonds were roasted with vanilla extract, cane sugar, and raw honey, and I give them a slight edge as my favorite of the two. The delicate, sweet, vanilla flavor was fantastic. All of their products are made fresh with no preservatives, and I can tell ya that their almonds are excelllent.

I've been a loyal customer for years, which is why I feel especially concerned sharing this…read moreexperience. On Sunday, February 15th, I visited your booth at the Leucadia/Encinitas farmers market to buy fresh roasted almonds and almond butter. While I was waiting in line, the vendor dropped the scoop cup onto the grass, an area where dogs walk and urinate and where many people step. I politely asked if she could use a different scoop, but she said she didn't have another one and didn't offer any solution. When I asked if she was really planning to continue using the same cup after it had fallen on the ground, she said yes and mentioned she had attended food safety school. I was honestly shocked, as it's hard to imagine any food safety training approving that practice. What concerned me most was that she didn't seem to recognize that this was unsanitary or an issue at all. I did purchase almond butter, but I chose not to get the fresh almonds because I wasn't comfortable with them being scooped using a cup that had fallen on the ground. This was disappointing and concerning, and I hope this feedback encourages better sanitation practices moving forward so customers can feel confident about food handling.

I am so glad that we go to try out Teuscher Chocolates of Switzerland…read more It is tucked inside of a little shopping complex located upstairs, and it is on one of the main roads with shopping in La Jolla Village. I have been past it several times but did not know it was there. The store is small but they have plenty of different styles and sizes of high quality Swiss chocolates. We got to try it last weekend as part of a Mystery picnic experience. The person working at the counter grabbed our to go package and asked some questions, we let her know it was part of the picnic, and she said she had also done the picnic, but down in Coronado. She told us about the shop, the chocolates, about some of the different packages, etc. The chocolates were decadent, rich, sweet and delicious. Our package came with a few different types. But there are many options to choose from. I am looking forward to trying more out. Enjoy the photos.

Splendid sweets Snotty service…read more Honestly being big timed at the candy counter is more vinegar than honey

Very good chocolate and the owner was very helpful in our choice selection. We are from out of…read moretown and very sad that they are not in our neighborhood. Great overall experience.

We went here to get chocolates for Valentines Day. The lady was so patient as my grandchildren…read morepicked chocolates for themselves and also for their sibling and parents who weren't with us. We were also given samples. We bought a variety of chocolates and everyone loved them!

If you like a healthy, fresh grilled fish type of meal, this is a great place to go! It's casual,…read morebut they have a counter full of so many different types of fish to choose from, and you can then choose how you want it prepared. So it's grilled and either comes in a sandwich, on top of a salad or with a rice pilaf. I chose the local swordfish on a salad and it was perfect for a warm and sunny day -- the patio seating made it even more perfect! My husband chose the yellowfin, also on a salad, and I tasted it, but it was a little too fishy for my taste. The swordfish is a firmer fish but very mild in flavor. I would totally come back here for a healthy meal anytime!

I love how fresh the fish is here! My mom and I shared the salmon plate and fish tacos, both were…read moredelicious but I do feel like the sauce on the tacos could have a little more flavor, nothing a little hot sauce couldn't fix. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the meal left us feeling satisfied but not overly stuffed. The food came out really quick and they have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating available which is nice. It can be pretty busy at some times so just plan accordingly.

Truly the best macarons. They have two pastry chefs from France and the owner/staff are so friendly.read more

Super cute spot with plenty of seating indoors and super friendly cashier who provided great…read moresuggestions. Brought my brother who loves macarons and he said this is his new favorite spot! My person favorite was the lemon and mango! They were perfectly soft and not overly sweet

Great location, wonderful selection and the nicest people you'd ever have the pleasure of knowing…read more Great sandwiches atmosphere and an overall wonderful experience. Telling EVERYONE!

Truly couldn't be happier this is in my neighborhood now. The groceries are fantastic but the…read moresandwiches, pasta, pizza are out of this world... especially on a Wednesday or Friday when Matteo is cooking in the back... highly recommend... and they're always giving generous samples :) Both Matteo's and Luca are so friendly and great to chat to as well!