Love how fresh all of their produce, salads, & juices are. They offer such a wide variety of products. I always enjoy stopping in when I get food from the grille next door. Something about a fully stocked grocery market makes shopping the aisles much more enjoyable. The employees are nice. Always greeting you as you walk by. Everything is clean and organized. read more

The employees here are all wonderful. They're always super nice and helpful. They have amazing sales and I recommend signing up for the weekly ads. Produce: Most produce are fresh but I've also noticed some being old or close to becoming old. But it's always worth a search for some good ones when there's a sale and I"m always able to find some good produce to take home. I've seen worst at Zion Market. Meats: Mixed Reviews as well - the sales are amazing and the meat can be quite good. It's all Halal. However, for this weekend specifically - the smell from the meat section is horribly strong. I noticed it a couple weeks ago maybe? It seems like they didn't clean whatever is going on and it got worst with time. I love this market and I don't want them to go out of business. My recommendation is maybe they clear out the meats and give the whole department a good deep cleaning. Also consider implement clean processes to keep the smell away because it's really impacting what is being sold. It's off putting to take home meats that it has a funky smell. read more

This is pretty good market. They offer a good size meat department and a huge amount of produce as well. I picked up some chicken thighs for $1.89 lbs to make some pollo asado. The price reflects signing up with your phone number at the register. I also picked up several whole garlic at $5.99 per pound. The gents at the meat counter were friendly and helpful, and also advised me on up coming sales. The produce area was well stocked and maintained. I did not grab any, but they had fresh lemons at five for $1.00. The young man at the register was friendly. They offer a good size parking lot. read more

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Update! Vine Ripe responded to my review, and is addressing the issue. That's why Vine Ripe is a 5 Star GEM! read more

Vine Ripe Market - Clear instructions but when followed, I eas told "we never bring the orfer out to the car" - Halal Near Me - La Mesa, California

As a La Mesa resident, one of the highlights of my weekends is visiting my favorite grocery store, Vine Ripe Market. The warm smell of fresh bread and pastries welcomes me as soon as I walk in. I love exploring the international delicacies, loose-leaf teas, fresh meats, and beautiful produce--it feels like stepping back into a cherished part of my childhood from thousands of miles away. What truly makes the experience special is the hardworking, friendly team throughout the store who bring so much care and warmth to everything they do. Thank you for offering such a special place to the community--a store filled with warmth, quality, and flavors that make so many of us feel at home. Sincerely, (a loyal customer, Fatima) read more

This middle eastern store is really tucked away. I would never have known about it except a friend recommended it. It has a lot of middle eastern products. I looked around and purchased a desert from the bakery section. I also got some fruits and vegetables. Service was good. read more

The weekly specials are all greatly priced. Especially for their Friday steaks, can't beat that! Service is always good, staff is super friendly. The deli also has really good food and weekly specials read more

Great deals here! The oranges I've had from here are always so sweet. Great deals on a number of produce like avocados, eggplant, cucumbers, and more. I came here this visit especially for their deals on pizza. BOGO on their 18" pizza at $17.99. That's like $9 for one huge AND delicious pizza. The crust is a nice chewy, flat bread texture with lots of toppings. The staff here is friendly and helpful. The store is also kept organized, well stocked, and clean. Definitely one of my go to markets here in SD! read more

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There's no nice way to say this. I love you guys, but please figure out the way to remove the flies from your meat department.

The ambiance and food in aisles are great, but people working behind the deli should be trained on how to make a sandwich. Ordered two sandwiches, where I requested mustard on both and no mayo. First sandwich (Turkey/Salami) has so much mustard on both slices of bread, to the point where the only thing you can taste is the mustard and nothing else. The second sandwich - The Italian - also had a boatload of mustard mixed with an insane amount of Italian dressing, so you're tasting mustard/Italian dressing an nothing else. On the positive, the ingredients are all fresh, and the lady helping was super nice - but making a sandwich is not that complicated, and the staff/management should do a better job of training their employees on something so basic. read more

An awesome market even for the limited things I come here for. And they have way more than I can explore. Produce, meats, nuts and deli items are all on deal weekly and jump on these specials. Fridays are the best. Like $3.99 T-bone steaks and $4.59 New York steaks. The butcher guy even says. "Hey let me bring some form the back so yin can choose from more". This is what I call premium customer service. And back to the deals, 3 for $1 avocados. 4 for $1 navel oranges. Lemons 79¢/pound. These were very recent specials/prices. Unbeatable. Sign up with the text program and you'll be getting sent weekly deals to remind you. So here I buy pita bread and tabouli or hummus. So far, haven't tried the pizza and the grill, but really has looks that kill so gotta go try these things for sure. I have heard from the lady that some of her coworkers brought stuff and errybody liked it. But based on the deals I've got here so far, everything they do they rock across the board. Friendly, helpful workers here too. The butcher here was awesome the last time. He even went to the back and opened a new box of steaks and let me pick one. Supreme service for sure. Don't change a thing, nothing broken here! read more

What a great find. Great grocery store with lots of Mediterranean items. They also had a great organic produce section with great prices. They also had a big selection of ready made items - like fresh juices, hummus, pickled onions, salads etc. the only thing I didn't like about those were some had bad seed oils and or seemed like possibly not all ingredients were listed. So I chose not to buy those. read more

This store has it all!! From sweets, juices, fresh fruits & vegetables, ready food, and more. I really enjoyed their Dubai chocolate strawberries. The fruit juices is delicious and fresh also. I've tried a couple of the ready food and they are delicious!! This place got it all!! Customer service is also amazing! My daughter was looking for the viral pistachio creme and they helped her. It was sold out, but he checked inventory and all. We went at night so it was a bit quiet which is nice. The place is clean and they've got great selection of products! I'm addicted read more

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Absolutely wonderful danish from the bakery. Today I was greeted and assisted by the wonderful Bashar in the bakery. He helped me pick out some goodies from the pastry counter and gave me a sample of a danish fresh from the oven. Absolutely delightful. Wonderful customer service. read more

Vine Ripe Market in La Mesa is simply put, "The Best" These guys has everything that's good and health. Everything is so fresh and well organized with super friendly and help personnel. Big thumbs up...to Dana back in the deli section. She's such a blessing and delightful personality. Highly recommending this place...a blessing for us all. Thank you Vine Ripe for all that you do to serve the communit. As salam Alaikum read more

Accidentally stumbled in here when trying to look for their sister restaurant, The Grill. Very clean and have a wide range of high quality groceries. I got a slice of the cream cara and it was delicious. All of their desserts looked so good. Prices are comparable to Whole Foods. Staff is awesome. Will be coming back! read more

Very clean and organized. Staff were very friendly. Plenty of halal meat choices. They have beef pepperoni pizza, which our son loved since he doesn't eat pork. read more

I am writing to recommend Raida and Bashar at the Vine Ripe Market Bakery. I have been going to this store--and especially the bakery--for quite some time now, and Raida and Bashar have been there throughout. They are consistently professional and make some of the best pizza imaginable. I often bring their pizzas to a weekly group meeting, and the group members always look forward to enjoying Vine Ripe's delicious creations. I frequently order ahead, and the pizzas are always ready at the exact time I said I would pick them up. Beyond their excellent work, Raida and Bashar are always smiling, showing how much they enjoy what they do and how committed they are to making customers happy. If you're in the area, please visit Vine Ripe Market at 8191 Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa, CA 91942 -- and be sure to say hello to Raida and Bashar. read more

When it comes to my favorite niche grocery store, it's time for an update! I love so much about this place but I think the best way for me to provide an update is to share what I still make the drive to Vine Ripe for. This list is by no means limited to the items that I mention. - The dolmas. I love them. Why buy a can of crappy ones from Trader Joe's when you can come here and get 30 of them for about $10.00 - packaged up and ready to go. - The fresh feta cheese. Seriously, order the feta from the deli counter and ask for a bit of the brine on the side. There are about 3 or 4 different fetas to choose from... hard to go wrong. - The produce. Keep an eye on the weekly ad for Vine Ripe and you'll find that the produces deals are great. Don't go to Ralph's or Vons for your fruits and veggies when you can come here for what seems like a fraction of the price on a very regular basis. I also love the restaurant that is connected to the store, but that's review on its own. read more

The friendliness here is amazing. From the warm smiles and service at the bakery to the gentleman at the restaurant who offered to cut our bakery item in half and rolled out the heater without us asking... everyone was welcoming and eager to help. Got a gyro wrap which was simple but tasty. Great tzatziki. The zaatar/cheese flatbread was okay. There was an put of the ordinary taste I couldn't pinpoint. The thicker pizza ones looked better than the thin one we got. Would try that next time. Come here for the Arab groceries. Lots of other standard groceries too. Some organic items but not their veggies. Don't come here for Italian meats or cheeses. read more

Vine Ripe Market - Cheese/zaatar from bakery - Halal Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Martin in the bakery is the best! He is friendly and attentive and is willing to help out any way possible. if you don't see something he will try to find it or make it! The pizza he has made have been amazing! Highly recommend! Go check it out and say Hi to Martin! read more

Vine Ripe Market - Garlic Veggie - Halal Near Me - La Mesa, California

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i tried the baklava from their bakery but it was horrible. $4 for a small square straight to the trash after one bite. superrrrr dryyyyy and overwhelming taste of spice. a waste of money. also, the store NEEDSSSS DESPERATE improvement on eliminating the STENCH that lingers where the butcher/ prepped foods and deli section is at! it smelled like they mopped their floors with putrid, rotting water. i was trying to browse for prepped foods and buy dinner there but omg i could not bare the smell and paid for baklava and left immediately. straight off the bat though, the workers here are sweet and polite including bakery workers. also store is very organized. just quality of baked goods and stinky prepped foods area/ floors, needs to be properly cleaned and deodorized! it just completely turned me away from buying more prepped products. sads :( read more

Martin was very helpful and I come for only one thing and I left with 8 I love his smile and he is a great person thank you Martin for being so helpful and awesome . read more

Vine Ripe Market - Bakery - Halal Near Me - La Mesa, California

First visit and not too impressed, the store itself seems run down, aisle crowded, and laid out really weird. I don't think we will go back... read more

High quality, excellent prices, and professional, respectful service. I had a great experience with them and would like to thank them for it. I especially want to thank Raida for informing me that the pepperoni was not halal after noticing from my appearance that it might matter to me. She, along with her colleague Boshra, gave me the choice to continue with the order or change it. I truly appreciate their honesty and care. جودة عالية، أسعار ممتازة، وخدمة محترفة ومحترمة. كانت لي تجربة رائعة معهم وأود أن أشكرهم عليها. كما أود أن أشكر رايدة بشكل خاص، لأنها نبهتني إلى أن الببروني غير حلال وحرصت على إخباري بذلك من خلال ملاحظتها لمظهري الذي يدل على هويتي. وقد منحتني الخيار في إكمال الطلب أو تعديله، هي وزميلتها بشري. أشكرهما جزيل الشكر على اهتمامهما وأمانتهما read more

Let me just say I have been going to this spot for many years. I have primarily shopped here for all my produce. (I do have a bunny and I need to purchase a lot of veggies for him too) Here are frequently purchased items: 1. Grapes leaves 2. All different kinds of fresh feta 3. Enjoy their baked pastries (super fond of the mushroom cheese one, but I haven't seen this one in a while) 4. Wide variety of fresh produce that has weekly sales 5.Different types of frozen Indian bread 6.Spices galore 7.Freshly squeezed juices For the past few months, I noticed their bakery/pizza section has boomed. Martin from this department is very friendly, personable and kind. I just recently got the 2 pizzas for one deal. (SUCH an amazing deal!!!) Pizzas were huge, dough was fresh and soft. Good amount of toppings, not a single part was overdone or undercooked. I never pass this area without getting something from the glass case. I do believe on the weekends they have fresh meat grilling out front. I haven't tried this yet, but the smell is to die for, It's next on my list. I would consider this place a hidden gem. Once you find out, you'll be returning. Food 5/5 Service 5/5 (everyone is always friendly and helpful) Ambiance 5/5 (they just rebuilt the interior) read more

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Hands down the best butcher shop in San Diego Quality, service, and flavor that keeps me coming back every time!

This store is a great resource for cooking and eating Middle Eastern cuisine. The staff is always SUPER helpful and answers any and all questions you may have. All the fresh meat - lamb, beef, and chicken - are identified as "halal." I don't know the ins and outs of the meaning behind this Identifier, but I know their fresh meat is always delicious! They have great sales, too, like NY steaks for $3.99/lb or brown (or yellow onions) for 50 cents/lb. What?! The deli section offers fresh-made subs, including tri-tip - one for $7.99 and the second for $3.99. I had the falafel, hubby had an Italian, and Mom had a meatball one. We all agree they were delicious! The range of spices available is phenomenal - it takes up a whole wall! The produce area is pretty cool too (see pics). We've now included this store in our regular shopping trips. read more

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First, I have to explain. I love grocery stores. Especially locally owned, or ethnic markets. I will peruse an aisle of groceries containing labels in literally any language. I first saw this business on Instagram, and found their weekly ad. Joined their loyalty program and have been very pleased ever since. Their deals on chicken breast alone are worth the drive from my house. (It's not super far, but La Mesa isn't really close to me.) My partner and I went yesterday to get a ton of chicken to freeze, and also saw they had a deal on pizza. Buy one get one free. For 18" pies, that have all kinds of toppings. We chose a halal pepperoni for the kids. And a meat lovers for the grown ups. These were really delicious pies, the crust was on the thin side, but still supportive of toppings. The beef kofta on the meat lovers was a fun addition. Martin was the gentleman who helped us order and made our pies, and his hospitality was immeasurable. He showed us the pizzas as they came out, incredibly quickly especially for a Friday evening. I also watched him help two older women navigate the slice pizza offerings with incredible patience and kindness that isn't often seen when accommodating the older generation. This wasn't my first trip to this market, nor will it be my last. read more

Vine Ripe Market - Halal Pepperoni Pizza - Halal Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Pizza was amazing best pizza in La Mesa. The 3rd time I've been here and the staff gets friendly and makes you feel loved every time. Martin goes out of his way to provide a great customer experience. We got the garlic veggie and the bbq chicken this is all halal or kosher too. The pizza was so good the family ate it all before I could take a picture of them both! read more

Vine Ripe Market - Pizza - Halal Near Me - La Mesa, California

Martin gave me excellent customer service. I came in to buy one thing from the bakery department but I bought 15 items. The bakery goods are sooo delicious!!! I am so pleased with this store. It so clean and nice and especially with Martin's customer service. Go see him! He is really friendly! read more

Vine Ripe Market - Halal Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Very nice and reasonably priced bakery section... Many different Middle East products in general... Consider yourself lucky if you live nearby. read more

This is grandmas go-to market for all things international. It's pretty decent across the board with a huge smattering of all kinds of fresh produce, meats, deli, and packaged goods. I'm partial to Trader Joe's for better prices, but there are plenty of things here that you can't find there. read more

Awesome market in La Mesa - conveniently located right next to Costco. Absolutely abundant parking and not too crowded on a weekday morning. Clean, organized, and well stocked inside. Appreciate the selection - the breads were a delight. Also picked up some fresh herbs. The service was kind - efficient at the meat counter and checkout. Would definitely return for groceries. Will likely try out the attached restaurant too. read more

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Martin is so helpful and sweet! He had me smiling right away and give me delicious kabob rolls :)

This place was fun. Just exploring and getting a bite to eat was an adventure for my 2 year old! read more

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as soon as you walk in, youre automatically greeted by Martin, who is an amazing charismatic person who made our pizza delicious. Five stars. I recommend the beef Halal pepperoni! best in town! read more

Stopped at the store 5:30 craving for baklava and they have the fresh baked in the show cast and I was stood there for 5 minutes nobody played attention to me the guy he doing dishwasher and I rang the bell still avoiding me and I walked away away, very disappointed I take my business somewhere else this not only the store sells baklava. read more

Don't buy chicken from this place. I bought chicken thighs twice and they were old and bad. They smelled horrible once I opened the bag. The first time I returned them and got my money back. The second time I just throw them away and will never buy chicken or meat from this place ever. read more

Had the fresh made halal chicken shawarma recommended by Martin from the pizza department in the grocery store. Thanks Martin! It was very delicious. read more

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