This place is AMAZING!!!!! I ate as much in the mediterranean area as I could and everything I tasted was between good and great! I'm so impressed by the food options, prices were fair, and the employees helpful. If I lived closer, I'd never cook again- this is a must try for the hot bar items. read more

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I had a very disappointing experience there today. I was waiting in line to check out. After the customer before me finished, I was next, and I had already placed my five items on the belt. The cashier, Irisa, looked at me and the customer behind me. She asked the lady behind me if she only had one item, and when the lady said yes, the cashier let her check out first. I couldn't believe this happened. When I asked the cashier why she did that, she kept repeating that the other customer only had one item. I am very disappointed with my shopping experience today. A cashier should understand how to treat customers fairly, and this was completely unacceptable. read more

This was my first visit for the last 10 years to this store. I did not come there as they sold me an expired cake back then. I tried to give this store another chance after 10 years. I purchased 1 box of Lobya plov, and it was charged $18.99 as a Chicken Kabab. I did not get the Baghali Plov with the Lamb Shank. Instead I got just a Lamb shank for $13.99 without rice. The ad shows Baghali plov with the lamb shank for $9.99. I am very disappointed to be duped like that. read more

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This review is only for the bakery. A store employee suggested that I try their in-house Dubai chocolate ($3.99). The pistachio Kataifi filling was SUPER STALE. It must have been sitting there for weeks. I tossed it out after one bite (The chocolate part wasn't very good either). I was complaining about this to my mom- who THEN told me that she never buys anything from their bakery anymore, because she bought a Napoleon pastry one time and it was also super stale. I wish she would have told me before I made the mistake of buying something there. SO I guess I am giving you fair warning- avoid the bakery items. read more

It's like a little vacation coming in here. I spent $100 on dates, feta, tahini, pita bread, some fruit, vegetable, dried nuts, rice I found jarred Ginger to go with sushi. I've been looking for that for a year. Had to bypass most of the produce it was too crowded . The food court is fun with lots of tastings. I bought the best feta cheese I've ever had. French! Could be Cleaner. The prices were higher than Ralphs for most things. read more

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One has to really understand this store before rating it. To most people, it is compared to a traditional grocery store. But to those like us, it is a delightful experience every time we shop there. their choices of goods, staff, and all the nuances of having some incredible offerings, all in one place, that you just don't see often. They do all of that with a smile and good prices. Thanks to the ownership, management, and all frontline employees for giving us such a fantastic choice. Wish you much continued success. read more

I got 3 combo boxes from Indian food vendor inside the grocery store yesterday (01/30/2026). My family shared them for our dinner, then later in the middle of night, we all got food poisoning from these Indian food. I personally spent more than 2 hours on the toilet, as well as multiple throw-ups. My family did not do any better than me also. What a miserable experience it turned out. We don't eat Indian food very often, and we will probably not going to have it again for a very long time. And even if we do, it won't be from the same vendor from this Persian supermarket, for sure. I wonder how many other people got the same food poisoning experience like ours. If so, I hope you would share yours here too. read more

Very bad costumer service and I wait 15 min to get mortadella i give up and go to mission ranch even now you cant get number for service at deli too read more

Over the years, the quality of wholesome food has noticeably declined compared to what it was 10+ years ago. This grocery store, with a strong selection of international products, stands out for its range of Persian items, as it's a Persian grocery store. Despite shopping here for five years, I hadn't tried their food since my last sampling experience was disappointing--it tasted burnt. This time, I reluctantly tried a sample they offered, but it was even worse. I ended up throwing it away because the small piece of chicken and meat was dry and burnt, while the soup tasted like it came from the bottom of the pot and was completely flavorless. To me, samples should be fresh if they're meant to attract customers to a product. Persian cuisine is known for its rich flavors and freshness, neither of which was present in the sample I tried. The staff here is friendly and warm, especially Ali at the register, who goes above and beyond. Be sure to use any coupons and register your phone number for rewards. Prices are a bit higher than at other Persian grocery stores in the LA area, so it's also a good idea to check expiration dates on items. The store itself is quite packed, with narrow aisles that make it hard for two carts to pass each other, and customers often bump carts or get stuck. Plus, some customers aren't always attentive, which can lead to accidental cart collisions. read more

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There has been a Wholesome Choice Shopping Cart sitting in our neighborhood for the past 6 days. The neighbors have repeatedly called the store to come pick it up and 6 days later it is STILL here. Every time we call, we get passed around as each WC employee from cashiers to managers PROMISE to pick it up and ask for the location or address YET AGAIN - but it's still there. Four days ago, the person stated an employee had just left with a tow truck to retrieve it - but it is still on the corner of our street, so not only are they not taking responsibility for their carts, but they are also lying about their attempts to pick it up. I think this corroborates the reviews here which state that their customer service is terrible. Their concern for the surrounding neighborhood is non-existent. Day 7 and the shopping cart is here. read more

Wholesome Choice - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

This review is for the Blue Moon Cafe within Wholesome Choice. Enjoyed the Swiss Bliss crepe that took about 15 minutes to make. The crepe tasted good but was salty. Pay at the small terminal on the corner of the stall. read more

Wholesome Choice - Swiss Bliss crepe - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

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Not much has changed about the Persian restaurant food section since my last review from 10 years ago...EXCEPT: - portions for non-Persian customers have shrunk -greetings for non-Persian customers went on mute -my friend went went after my speaking Farsi got a generous portion. I will update again in 10 years I suppose. Hopefully it won't be worst than where it's headed read more

I hadn't been to Wholesome Choice for several years and My God has it changed!!! They still have tons of International food options, including hot food. I had gone to purchase some spices and etc for the Persian food I wanted to cook... They have increased their prices however they are comparable to other places, and their fruits and vegetables were very fresh... It was packed even though it was during the week and the middle of the day! My biggest concern is that they have packed the store so much with products, that two carts can't pass by (in opposite directions) at the same time which made it very challenging to maneuver our carts... I'm shocked the Fire Department hasn't fined them being that it's a huge hazard should there be a fire or emergency evacuation.. The AC must have been out that day too since the entire store was extremely hot and uncomfortable to be in!!! read more

This review is only for their sangak bread! It's soo yummm and always a hit at get togethers, parties, and potlucks!! Comes out hot from the oven and can be reheated/toasted at home as well. Dip it in anything! The line can get long for the bread but I have never waited longer than 15 to 20 mins. They sometimes limit the # of bread you can buy depending on the line. Grocery store itself always feels crowded and I think it's because the aisles are not super wide. read more

Very dirty and saw a rat running in the other night Never stepping a foot there, very bad and rude service Chaotic and unorganized, their food tastes bad as well from the food court. 0/10 read more

Great market if you need halal items or are looking for middle eastern goods. The produce is really nice and they have a great selection of meats.. beef, pork, lamb, goat, chicken, duck, including the "bits." The space is little busy inside, so keep it moving, know what you want. They have a strong hot food and dessert selection. The folks who work this area are all nice, you can sample some of the curries and meats they have for sale to help you decide. read more

Wholesome Choice - Hot food - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

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First thing's first: this is a grocery store that has specialty products at a decent price. Fruit and veggies are great here, but the meat goes bad pretty quickly so I wouldn't buy them here. The food court is large and diverse; I got gyro once and beef kabab. Large portions, a bit oily, but decent overall. Good prices too! This is a bustling grocery store. So the ambiance and service reflect that. People are nice though! read more

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It's a Large Middle eastern supermarket with a food court inside. There is a good sized Patio seating area outside. read more

Custome service is great, but my thanks would have to go to the Persian bakers 4 that Sangak bread.

Your Sangak bread is horrible, looks like clay tile , tastes like wood , breaks like potato chips.

I love this market! I always stop for the Turkish baklava which is delicious. The food vendors have tasty options as well. There is a newer area where a baker is making fresh Persian barbari bread. Highly recommended! read more

Wholesome Choice - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

Sort of a misleading name that I thought this was another mothers or Whole Foods type of store so I had to Yelp it to discover something much more amazing. My middle names are international food and adventure so I was ecstatic to find out this was an international ethnic grocery store with a plethora of products from the Middle East. There's also a variety of fresh cut meats, cheeses, seafood and fresh fruits and vegetables. If you're seeking a mini foodie adventure, go try some fresh bakery goods or packaged snacks and don't forget to try everything at the food court! read more

Bought these bread for 2.99 each and when we got home we saw it had mold! Our money went right into trash buying from this store. Not recommended if you are looking for a clean and reliable grocery shop. The koobideh seems it has flour mixed with or instead of meat as it is so tasteless. Saffron rice seems to be artificial color instead of actual saffron as it is too yellow and tasteless. I hope some organization could supervise their food processing. read more

Wholesome Choice - Bread with mold - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

Very disappointed with terrible customer service. Received an online specials today and when went to checkout it was a sale of months ago. Why was I sent an advertisement this morning in line for specials months ago. The cashier then the so called manager had no customer service skills and failed to accommodate a customer of many years. As a result we will find a new venue and store to frequent. I am very well known in the area and all my constituents will be advised of the horrible shopping experience! read more

Since I was introduced to Wholesome Choice, I have been back several times. This review is primarily for the food area. I noticed there is a large variety of Persian food options here, which is great. However, it can be very chaotic and busy, which makes it hard to navigate sometimes. There are several vendors who are wonderful and the food is great, however most are just okay. Yes it can be a little pricey for the meals but you get a large amount of food. If you plan on eating there, table options are available outside but you are basically along the sidewalk next to the parking lot, which can be busy as well. read more

Some of the management staff are very rude. Prices of items never reflect what is on the ad (esp when it comes to bulk nuts). Produce are not the most fresh. Most often times they are bruised up. Lines are always so long at the cashier & parking is a pain at this market, esp on weekends. read more

These Iranian diaspora monarchists should focus less on political statements and more on customer service. Customer service has taken a serious nosedive. Irrelevant political statements that people simply don't care about while shopping has gone up. No one cares about watanforoush nejatparast. Be kind and courteous to people. read more

Is used to be my favorite place to buy all of my Persian groceries once a month I religiously come here every month to get all the things that I cannot find here in the inland Empire and I drive an hour there an hour back at least if I don't hit traffic that is unfortunately the last two times that I've been there I don't know if the ownership has changed or if the ownership for that part where they serve the hot food has changed however the food is just not the same I'm referring to the Persian side where they have all the different rice the different stews the fish the chicken etc. This is just a reminder to the owners that service and product is super important the food is just not the same quality and the amount is a third less than it used to be please see to it that this changes because I don't want to stop going there read more

I wish I lived closer to the store. The store has lots of stuff that I use. The bread line is long, but I like their cooked food items that I buy, many of them. read more

This review is purely for the Doner guys in the food court. You guys rock! The food court at Wholesome Choice is as close to a Middle Eastern Bazaar experience that I've had in the US. For those unfamiliar, it's a tightly packed aisleway with vendors trying to throw samples at you and entice you to buy their wares. Usually, I refrain from the samples because "that's how they getcha", but the shawarma smelled so good, I had to take a try. Plus the guy shoved a little disposable dish into my hand with 3 pieces. When you get samples from those Japanese Teriyaki places, it's usually 1 little morsel on a toothpick. Not at Wholesome Choice. My sample was essentially 3 shavings of shawarma, each about the size of a Fun Size Snickers bar. One bite and I was hooked. $14.99 later, I ended up with a Gyro plate that could easily have been 3 meals. I shared it with my girlfriend and we were both stuffed! read more

Wholesome Choice - You ever been to those Chinese places where they fill the container and can't close it? This is the Middle Eastern version lol - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

What a gem! I've been at this shopping mall and I've definitely overlooked this multinational mélange of a "grocery" store. Everywhere I turn, there's so much more!! From fresh vegetables and fruits that caters to international taste (Indian, Persian, South African, Mexican, etc.), to a fantastic bakery and aisle of pre-made food to-go. Came here to with my mom and meeting her friend for an early lunch. I stumbled on two items I've not been able to find: (1) champagne vinegar & (2) tarragon vinegar. I was excited to see Mashti Malone's ice cream, contemplating buying these before heading home. You will have a hard time deciding from their ready made, hot-food to go selection. Parking is a bit of a challenge. I'm here mid-week early-ish in the day, drove around twice to get a decent parking spot. Checkout was quick, there's self check out for 10 items or less, no cash transactions and couple of regular cashier run check outs. Great find and will be back again! read more

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One of the worst customer service I have a ever experience in my life, and I am not exaggerating beside the fact that it is very expensive yet the customer service in every department is very disrespectful and rude for example, the beat department there was a Hispanic lady who did not want to help whatsoever every time I ask her about any item she her answer was like if it is a bad product I should not even be getting. She definitely hate her job does not want to be there and does not want to be bothered by customers. The Persian food counter. The lady, put the food together for me and threw it on the counter without even looking at me still got my order wrong. And I can go on and on one thing for sure I would never go back not if I would advise anyone to do. They improve their customer service. read more

What do they not carry? This place is filled with quality ingredients! And they have their own food section which tastes pretty great. It's a great spot to stock up on halal meats! Fast service at the meat counter, and everyone is very helpful. You can get take-out and eat inside or outside they have good seating. read more

Wholesome Choice - Halal meat options - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

I go to this place a lot to buy persian groceries but i have seen rotten fruits many times here and yesterday i saw breads with mold on them ! Don't they check their bread section regularly to make sure everything is fresh and hasn't passed its expiration date !???? read more

Wholesome Choice - Mold on lavash bread ! - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

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It's a shame your employees don't offer assistance to your elderly customers. Your self checkout are non operational. Twice the same cashier has been so extremely unprofessional. I was the 4th person in line while she was chatting on her phone. I told her she couldn't be on her personal call while working so she closed her line with the triangle "CLOSED" sign. Other customers turned and said that's what she does. She gets her managers and cries to them without the truth of the situation. It's your store. If this employee is so valuable to you then so be it read more

It's been years since I last visited Wholesome Choice and I forgot how vast this market is! I recall it being primarily a Middle Eastern market, so I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it's actually an international specialty market offering an array of ethnic foods as well as conventional groceries. I am currently hooked on their toasted flat bread snacks so that was the primary purpose of my visit, but I ended up walking out with goodies like exotic flavored Lay's, fresh Persian potato salad, strawberries and fruit tea. I skipped breakfast so of course I had to make a pit stop in their food court...so many options! I settled on the Falafel Pita and was able to customize the ingredients...added bonus that the young man taking my order hooked up a generous portion of meat! Wholesome Choice has a lot to offer if you need to make a trip to the grocery store. I'm def adding it to my rotation which includes Ralph's, Trader Joe's and H Mart. Check it, check it out and if you're hungry, try something new in their food court! read more

Wholesome Choice - Toasted Flat Bread - Bakeries Near Me - Irvine, California

Great place to shop for vegetables, fruits, pastries, deli food and hot food. They've been around for 20 years and that says a lot about the quality and fair pricing. Thanks to the management and staff for their service! read more

I love the specialty foods here. I feel like everything I need is here. The service is okay lol they can be a bit nicer. But overall the produce are fresh. They got different ethnic goodies imported too. The items are cramped but I love it. Def coming here again. Parking is free read more

The best grocery in Irvine. Food is cheap and vegetables fresh. I am from Long Beach and whenever we're at Irvine this place is a must stop.

I had a really disappointing experience at Wholesome Choice Market today. I only had one item to check out, but all the express lanes and self-checkouts were closed, and the regular lines were packed. I asked the manager, Niki, if they could open an express or self-checkout lane, and she was extremely rude and unprofessional. She told me it was the owner's decision not to open them, and when I asked why, she just shrugged and said she didn't know. I ended up waiting over 10 minutes in a long line--for just one item. Later, my kid needed to use the restroom, so we came back into the store, and suddenly all the express and self-checkout lanes were open. When I asked Niki what changed, she casually said, "Oh, we got busy." Total lie. It was clear she just didn't want to help earlier. On top of that, the last time I shopped here, I noticed I was charged twice for the same item. Be sure to check your receipt--this place overcharges and doesn't seem to care. read more