San Diego Grocery

Good Selection

1. Bristol Farms

So the place is a little expensive... ....and at times a lot of expensive, but more often than not its worth it. Their baked goods are fantastic, they have a good kosher and organic selection...

2. Mona Lisa Italian…

Neighborhood: Middletown

around the retail section. Good prices on De Cecco and other artisan dried pastas and excellent selection of Olive Oil. I recommend Amato olive oil if you buy in bulk like I do and want sometime tasty...

3. North Park Produce

Neighborhood: Normal Heights

and nuts.  You can't beat the price of their spices and selection of spices, all packaged in bulk, around $2.50 a bag.  Coffee is great.  Flatbreads are cheap and good.  Huge selection of honeys and other...

4. Windmill Farms

a good selection of meats and store made sausages as well- I love the apple wood smoked chicken sausage.   They have fresh made sushi that works in a pinch when I don't feel like driving far to satisfy...

5. Mitsuwa Marketplace

Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

of sake, but how often would you need to buy it?! The fish may be good - but it's pricey, so since I never make sushi at home I simply go to Ranch 99, which has a comparable selection at a lower cost...

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Good Value

1. Trader Joe's

Neighborhood: La Jolla

if any, restrictions. keeping moderation in mind, I walk up and down each aisle, confident that my purchases are of good value, good health, and good quality. granted the cocoa powdered chocolate...

2. Parsian…

Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

to find a convenient location in SD where i could go for a quick kebob fix--but i think i've found it !!  the mini combo really is BOMB and a good value for 7 bucks--the lavash, basmati, koobideh...

3. Trader Joe's Pacific…

Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

While the value is good here, their ethics are disgusting.  Trader Joe's has allowed the city to post a no parking ordinance from 1-4 am.  I thought Trader Joe's supported the local community...

4. Trader Joe's

Neighborhood: Hillcrest

Way to cram all the food into half of the store, and liquor into the other half, but hey, the selection on both sides are amazing. I like that you can find healthy stuff that actually tastes good...

5. Henry's Marketplace

Neighborhood: North Park

to get anywhere. It's very cutthroat.  The produce is all good and fresh, not the highest quality ever, but decent, for a good price. Their pepper jack cheese is awesome. Their meet is cheap. Oh...

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