Small specialty boutique type food store located in a strip mall in Miramar. They specialize in…read moreimports from Europe, but I feel like there's a concentration from France. From cheeses, meats, breads, a pretty extensive frozen section, there are so many treasures you can find here. I came here with my cousin who was looking for some specific food items, side, and purchase anything myself on this trip. Partly because I was gonna be out all day and didn't want the food sitting in my car. But definitely if I plan better next time I'm in San Diego I wanna buy stuff to bring back home. Just a gem of a find. There also seems to be plenty of parking in the area as we parked pretty much right out front.

Am I a butter connoisseur? Absolutely, not. However, I do know that if you're interested in trying…read moreFrench butter, this is the place to go. I should have purchased the Beurre d'Isigny butter here rather than going to Paris, buying Bordier butter vacuum sealed butter, having the hotel freeze it, then paying extra for check in luggage since it's a colder storage area. Cuisenery didn't have Bordier butter but when I was doing my online research, I found that both of the brands I mentioned are pretty good. I actually liked my Beurre d'Isigny butter better, but that's more likely due to it being unsalted versus the salted version I bought in Paris (apparently, you MUST use salted on your bread per the Parisians). They also had a bunch of other frozen foods and condiments, including frozen escargot in puff pastry, frozen baguettes, mustards, and jams.

I love a good food hall, and this one doesn't disappoint. A great collection of various cuisines,…read moreincluding yummy dessert options. This is a perfect choice for when you're traveling with a group and have a lot of differing preferences. Seating can be a little tricky, especially when you have a group larger than 6 people, but when the weather is nice, outside seating is lovely.

My family and I visited on Sunday June 28, 2026. It's a…read morecool place to shop and grab a bite to eat. We stayed for about an hour. We were lucky and found parking up front.

This place is properly named extraordinary dessert for a reason. They are known for their desserts…read moreboth in taste and in aesthetics. Desserts: 5/5 We got a blood orange scone and a strawberry danish. The scone was warm and delicious. The orange essence was well infused. The danish was crispy and creamy. Everything was so picturesque. Food: 3/5 Unfortunately, the food was not the best. We got the smoked salmon sandwich which was not very flavorful. The salmon was also slimy. The pesto spread was good though. It was creamy and the artisan bread it was served had great variety. Ambiance: 5/5 This place is such super cute. When you walk in, the desserts all look super appetizing. The seating areas are super cute and the floral decor are stunning. Service: 5/5 It is an order then sit down establishment. There is great attention to their dessert. I saw them heat up a knife just to cleanly cut the cake. The food service however did take some time to come out.

The sugar bun was delicious! I might be a bigger fan of their pastries than their cake…read more The Shrang-la cake was decorated so beautifully! I loved the white chocolate shavings all around. Unfortunately the cake didn't hold well in my commute to Temecula (esp during the heat wave). The dairy ended up hurting our stomachs.

A variety of fresh made bread - yum…read more A great selections of products and produce. There is also a huge selection of delicious desserts.

Balboa Market never disappoints. The produce is always fresh and well stocked, and the new setup…read morelooks great. Huge selection of international products, plus the bakery is always packed for a reason. Good prices, clean store, and a great overall shopping experience. Definitely a top spot in San Diego!

OMG, this food was so good, I had a party 6 people and we waited for about 45 minutes for a table…read moreon a Monday evening. The service was absolutely amazing, everyone was really polite and helpful and the ambiance was calming and relaxing. I had ordered the pesto pasta and it was definitely fresh food and probably one of the best food dishes I've had in a while. Overall would definitely make the hour drive down here.

If you love Italian food, the grocery section at Mona Lisa is like being a kid in a candy…read morestore...except the candy has been replaced with pasta, olive oil, cookies, and enough imported goodies to make you question how much room you have left in your pantry. We wandered through every aisle and had the best time discovering products you just don't see at your average grocery store. From authentic pastas and sauces to chocolates, cookies, and specialty ingredients, there was something new around every corner. The deli case is equally impressive, filled with meats and cheeses that would take any charcuterie board from "nice" to "where did you get all of this?" The store isn't large, but every inch is packed with something worth looking at. It's the kind of place where you go in for one item and somehow leave with a bag full of things you never knew you needed. If you're spending time in Little Italy, don't just visit the deli--take a few extra minutes to explore the market. Just be prepared for the toughest decision of the day: figuring out what not to buy.

It's not fancy for sure not for date night. Definitely for lunch and take out. But I love it here…read more It feels authentic. Feel like home. Staff are super nice and sweet. I always come here when I have a chance.

Stopped through to order the spicy papaya salad and it did not disappoint. It was super spicy and…read moredelicious.

Service counter guys are super nice, butchers there seem to love their jobs. It's a small order…read morecounter with an even smaller parking lot, but worth the stop to pick up sandwiches. Everything we had was yummy, Philly cheese, burger, Korean cutlet burger (special that day), and turkey. They sell everything you need to have a good takeout meal, fries, sauces, beer, wine and ice cream pints. They also sell bone broth, meats, marinated meats and other cooking sides. They are open later than 5pm, but stop selling sandwiches at that time, just an FYI.

Friends recommended this place. You can buy all different types of cuts of meat and various…read moresandwiches based upon what meats they have available. Tried the Philly cheesesteak, a bite of turkey sandwich and their special Korean pork cutlet. The Philly cheesesteak had tender meat and was flavorful. The Korean pork cutlet sandwich could've used a little more kimchi and punch. The turkey sandwich was also good but the cheesesteak was the best. Service was friendly. Takes about 15-20 min for them to make the order.

Great little market right in the heart of Mission Hills. I used to come here as a kid to get…read morePopsicles, so it was really nice coming back years later with my girlfriend. We stopped by in December while dog-sitting in the area and ordered sandwiches. My girlfriend is extremely picky when it comes to food, and even she loved them. Everything tasted fresh, the sandwiches were made well, and the whole place still has that classic neighborhood market feel. Definitely one of those local spots that's been doing things right for a long time.

The owner is so nice and helpful. The prices are very fair and they have a great selection of…read moreprepared foods. Their selection of drinks is amazing too. They even have 15 minute parking spaces which makes shopping here very convenient.