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California Fresh Market
771 Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, United States
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California Fresh Market
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Su
Review №1

Nice market. Much like Whole Foods, except nicer..and feels more local. Produce is stunning, and they have so much variety in what they offer. Wish this store was closer to my home.

Ed
Review №2

Awesome store! Great food, friendly staff and really clean. First time in, I got a sandwich from the deli. For $8.49, I got The Jordan (#10). Super tasty, soft bread, lots of meat, sauces are delicious, perfect bacon. Sandwich is enough for two people. I work up the road, and plan on coming back. Great soup, salad, and chicken wing bars. Food is ready to go in some cases, no need to wait to order.

Ka
Review №3

Good selection. Lots of parking. Friendly staff.

Ma
Review №4

Nice mid-size supermarket, lots of original and fresh ingredients. Prices are reasonable. Friendly staff. Seems to be bustling. Great sandwiches.

Do
Review №5

Love this location for the most part. Only thing is, they are not listed on the website so no weekly online ads / coupons. Been this way for years! Why??? One suggestion (besides the above) store map and list of isle categories. It would be helpful if one could plan ahead using a map in order to save steps! Im disabled so extra steps equals extra pain!

Ga
Review №6

This is the greatest for a major size grocery store! Whether you choose conventional or organic, meat, fish, or produce, its all top quality at reasonable prices. Theres no need to go to that expensive natural foods store when I can get the same things here, and have more choices. Sure, I shop the discount stores first for bargains, and Im a regular at the farmers markets, then I come here.

Er
Review №7

I was there two weeks ago and they let a woman shop in the store without a mask or a face shield. Additionally she was not social distancing. I asked her to stay away from me because she had no face covering - she told me she it is okay because she is medically exempt and that the store manager had said its okay - the staff supported this statement. They have an excellent selection of beer and a quality produce section. I like the chicken sausages they make. Overall the store is more expensive compared to other larger chains.

Le
Review №8

Deli section is legit. If they have any brisket dont question it, do it. Sashimi yes! Tri tip, ribs and cheeses are also worth a nibble.I think the rest of the store is okay, too. Im not sure.

Ry
Review №9

This is one of the best bottle shops in the area. They always have the best mix of local beers and hard to find microbrews.

gu
Review №10

Went to the California fresh market in San Luis Obispo today bought a piece of carrot cake tasted a little funny looked on the underneath of the cake and it was moldy looked at the sale by date on the package and it said 6421 and of course today is 6721 didnt think Id have to look at that to see if it was fresh ate a couple pieces hope I dont get sick from it they really need to check the dates on their packaging not too happy about that

Te
Review №11

So many great selections. Making a charcuterie board. Great ideas for meats and cheeses.

Cl
Review №12

Great grocery store! They have wine tasting with cheese pairings, chips and salsa. Nice shopping experience.

Ma
Review №13

A little pricey, and they dont always have what I need. The freezer section is especially small. However, the atmosphere is nice, the ready-to-eat food is good, the produce is fresh, and the cashiers are friendly.

Wi
Review №14

We dealt only with the lady at the coffee bar. She was very friendly and served a mean mocha. Very satisfying.

At
Review №15

40$ for some flowers. Whole Foods doesn’t even charge this much. Workers are nice but they better be getting paid extra for how expensive this place is. Absolutely ridiculous.

Za
Review №16

It’s a grocery store that has groceries and the staff is very friendly. I have been laughing at these reviews for half an hour. Who gives a grocery store 1 star? Str8 up freaks that’s who. Would not let anyone who rated this store less than 4 stars anywhere near children.

Ro
Review №17

Always have a pleasant experience shopping at Cal Fresh. Fresh products, good supply most of the time and the staff are outstanding! They go above and beyond to help me tonight to get my cold Pepsi! Thank you so much!!

Jo
Review №18

People who work in the meat department are very diligent and kind. You have hired the right people. Every time we tell them to cut things into cubes, they always do it willingly. The meat is always very fresh and I think its better than Costco. We are satisfied with the service and quality. However, the people who work at the checkout is not as nice. But because of the meat, you deserve a five star.

Je
Review №19

Its nice... I am coming back to try the deli.

St
Review №20

Got breakfast burritos which tasted like they were made yesterday and asked for salsa that I saw them pour from a Pace picante container. I major disappointment considering I worked there before and never remember the food so bad.

Ma
Review №21

Theyre a little pricey but like going there. If you want quality thats where you go. Personally, Im a fan of their homemade sausage.

Ch
Review №22

Friendly service. Good plant based options. The hot bar is nice but difficult if your on a vegan diet. The coffee bar is nice to have.

Je
Review №23

Lots of great local food and decent premade offerings for tbose looking for takeout alternatives.

Zo
Review №24

Great deliyou can find products here that cannot be found elsewhereStaff is friendly and knowledgeable

Dr
Review №25

5 cities California fresh has a better selection across the board.

Ad
Review №26

First of all, the chile relleno from here is SOOO GOOD! It’s $5 and one of my favorite quick meals to grab. It seems like they run out a lot so I always try to go grab it 11-12. I love this grocery store because 1) it’s right next to my house and 2) they have really good produce. They overcharge a bit on other stuff but for the convenience it’s somewhat worth it in my opinion. Service is pretty hit or miss, some of the workers are AMAZING and always really nice. Some of them though are pretty mean and I’ve learned whose lines to avoid. Overall, I will always come to this grocery store.

Yu
Review №27

Friendly people, nice and clean supermarketWith a lot of products, I love it

Be
Review №28

Great customer service at the deli counter.Christmas dinner for $19.99!

Da
Review №29

Small store, but excellent deli, meat & fish. Great bakery.

Ka
Review №30

Friendly customer service and good food

An
Review №31

My family loves California Fresh Market. Ive heard their ad on the radio for years and now Im a frequent shopper. Some of the prices seemed originally high, but I check their ads often and honestly there have been several times I have found items at a better price here than at a bigger grocery chain.Its definitely worth the drive from North County, especially if you are looking for a high quality product. I would love to see a Fresh Market open in North County, I think the clientele in Templeton would appreciate a California fresh market.

Ph
Review №32

The first thing youll notice is how clean this store is. Its also very well organized and has an excellent selection for a small supermarket. The produce section is well stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables with many, if not all, organic products available. At the back of the store is the meat and seafood department which is always immaculate.But what has really impressed me is the service. Every time I visit at least one store employee has asked me if I needed help. Although it doesnt sound like much I find its unusual in other supermarkets these days. And, if I need help, theres always a courteous and friendly employee nearby.The liquor department is as big as most liquor stores and has a great wine selection with a lot of local wines. All-in-all just a great shopping experience and I dont like to shop much.

Ta
Review №33

Favorite grocery store.

Th
Review №34

Try their tri tip burritos.

Ng
Review №35

Good selection. A little pricey

La
Review №36

Like this store. It carries local products. Staff is friendly. Produce good quality. Coffee bar is the best in town by far. $1.50 for good quality coffee? Yum. Love that alcohol is sold next door and no trashy magazines at check out. In and out quickly.

Te
Review №37

Amazing products. High quality meats ! Top flight craft beer selection! Wish I had known about this spot years ago.

DJ
Review №38

Tad pricer than Ralphs but good selection like you would see at sprouts or whole foods for meats, cheese, oils, jams and wine and beer.

Ja
Review №39

Had an excellent experience this morning. I am new to the area but a wonderful employee, Ricky, helped me find a very specific ingredient I was looking for and made me feel very welcome to the store. Love the staff here!

Tr
Review №40

This place is amazing. All their deli food is freshly made from scratch. Bakery items as well. I had a huge, tasty vegetarian burrito and my grandson said his burger was great. Wonderful selection, friendly staff, and surprisingly well-priced.

Ka
Review №41

Great variety in what ever you need. Soda selection is amazing... but, overall everything in the store is just way over priced. I found the exact type of product I was looking for at Cal Fresh, went over to another grocery store and found it for almost $4 cheaper. The staff is friendly! I was greeted by a young man named Richard, and was helped by Tyler. They were awesome!

JR
Review №42

I love this place! Theyve got a great variety of fresh products from produce to an outstanding full service deli! Im always discovering new items that are hard to find. Theyve got their finger on the pulse for sure. I watch Food Network, Cooking Channel and an array of PBS cooking shows. I was thrilled to discover many of the hard to find products and ingredients are always available at California Fresh Mkt. Love too the array of fine cheeses and olive bar.👌

JS
Review №43

They don’t price match and they have overpriced items. Also, they won’t allow you to bring your own bag in.

Na
Review №44

Good selection kind of pricey

Th
Review №45

Best deli in town. Hot foods or cold cuts. Store is well stocked with all of the basics, plus a lot of higher end and specialty goods, has a great meat dept and I always get surprised when I see how low the prices are during sales. Look for the sale flyers at the door.

Gr
Review №46

I love having this in the neighborhood! Although some of their groceries arent the cheapest, they often have great sales that make the prices very comparable to other grocery stores. However, their hot bar and pre-made food selection is completely unrivaled. From the breakfast burritos to the sushi, to the wing bar, no other grocery store in SLO sells ready made food this delicious, with such a wide variety.

Ja
Review №47

Love this place. It has a great salad bar and hot food bar. Their blue cheese dressing is the bomb! Self check out via their app, scanning your items as you buy them is awesome.

Je
Review №48

Clean store, had wide selection of products.

Ju
Review №49

I have nothing but good things to say.

Ca
Review №50

This is probably the fourth market Ive seen here in the last four years. Same everything pretty much. Its clean, comfortable and convenient. The only problems with it are that other markets nearby are cheaper and there is nothing about it that really sticks out as amazing.

Je
Review №51

I cant praise this supermarket enough. By far and away our favorite place to shop in all of SLO. Everything they do they do well. The ready to eat food is amazing. The selection of groceries is great. The beer and liquor selection is the best in town. But oh my that butcher shop. Wow. Best meat in SLO. If you dont see it they will go cut it in the back. The pre marinated stuff is superb. I really could go on but wont. They are a bit more expensive than other stores and they are the furthest grocery store from where we live. Still this is where we chose to shop.

Ma
Review №52

California Fresh Market is one of the fantastic shopping experiences there is. Not only do I shop there. I eat breakfast there every weekday morning. From sushi to biscuits and gravy to steamed veggies. At a price that cant be beat. And the sushi is the best Ive had.

Kr
Review №53

Incredibly expensive

Lo
Review №54

This area of San Luis Obispo needed a quality grocery store! Each California Fresh store that I have been to is like the old fashioned type grocery store that I remember as a kid growing up. The prices are great & the variety of unique brands are what keeps me coming back again & again!

Ji
Review №55

Friendly service, great selection, fresh produce, great meat department, employees at the coffee bar are super! Great food at the deli!

Re
Review №56

I love this place. They have fresh hot food on the daily. When I forget my lunch for work, I go on my lunch break and pick something yummy. Sometimes I forget my lunch on purpose so I can go. 😂 Cal fresh also carry “Annie Chun’s” soups. I can’t find these anywhere else and they are soo good!!

Ja
Review №57

I am a regular shopper there. Today their cashier was rude, and did not understand my concern. Their suppliers small soup lids (opaque) have a deep scoop. Please bring back the (translucent) flat lids for small soups!

Ke
Review №58

All the things you love about California Fresh in SLO! Be careful you get a good quality fish/seafood, or confirm what days that stuff comes in fresh - overheard a conversation about how the fish was going bad from some of the employees. As always, just be a smart shopper.

Le
Review №59

They have good selections of natural foods, plus great prices on sale items. The only thing Im not crazy about is that with all that time the contractor spent doing the remodel, the floor is full of patches and it just looks dirty. It may be that the store wants it that way to not look expensive? Maybe Im too picky....

Em
Review №60

This place is my guilty pleasure. I love their breakfast bar and wings bar. They have a great selection of prepared foods and are way more affordable than the other health food store in the area.

Bj
Review №61

A smaller version of the Pismo Cal Fresh. Staff is wonderful, great coffee and juice bar. Outside seating and a fresh sushi bar. The liquor department is a whole different room, so many craft beers!! Nick always has the best new beers coming in. Cant beat the selection.

An
Review №62

I shop here frequently. Im often surprised by their inventory, finding things I have a hard time finding at other stores, such as kombu, Thai curry paste, Japanese curry roux, various miso pastes, etc. Staff has always been helpful and friendly. Prices are decent.

Da
Review №63

Great coffeeVery good deliIce creamExcellent market with many excellent valuesLove the Produce

Da
Review №64

They are super high scale and have some really cool products but they are over priced and act very stuck up. They dont even carry baby formula. Which is weird. You would think that they would like to supply food for all types of customers and Im sure that people with babies other than myself have shopped there and would appreciate it being at least one option. They do however carry toddler formula. The cool thing about this particular calfresh is they have a convenience store attached to the side of it with a separate entrance.

Am
Review №65

Super clean, super friendly, and great selection for such a small store! Gourmet brands to store brand prices. It is so nice having a coffee/juice bar, fresh sushi, and deli! Makes being a busy mom easier now that they are in the neighborhood!

Di
Review №66

This market is great. Has a good mix of everyday and specialty items. Meat counter has good sales and quality product. Everyone is always cheerful and so helpful.

Sa
Review №67

BEST PLACE TO BUY BULK!! & remember to reuse your bulk bags each time. They always have a sale on one of their bulk items which keeps me going to California Fresh week after week

Di
Review №68

Great food selection at very reasonable prices. Has some more expensive items but that you wouldnt get at a normal grocery store. The deli is pretty good, but some of the dinner meals could be hit or miss.

Te
Review №69

Great Organic Salad bar very fresh with a good variety of lettuce and salad toppings!

Ha
Review №70

Great market for just about anything you need. Really yumny prepared foods as well.

Ir
Review №71

If you plan to get a smoothie, or something from the sushi bar plan on spending some time waiting. We were the only ones there and it took 25 minutes to ring up 3 packaged items from the sushi deli and make 2 smoothies. Another woman came to help, made one smoothie and decided to fill the plastic cup dispenser and lids before making the second one. They tasted ok, but I dont have that kind of time when stopping for a smoothie.

Ne
Review №72

Awesome store, great people. Clean and well organized. Significantly more expensive than their competitors on many common items.

Lo
Review №73

Lovely grocery store. Higher prices, but good selection

Ti
Review №74

My new favorite market--lots of fresh stuff, without the stinky smell of one of those natural markets A great combo of organic goodness and the brands you expect to find at a market. You can get your Skippy P-nut butter, or grind your own from fresh peanuts!And dont miss the deli with lots of great cheese, meats and pre-cooked items for a quick dinner. Their tortilla chips are the best in town too!

Sa
Review №75

Great place to get fresh produce and meats

Ca
Review №76

Good food for quite cheap. Wing bar was excellent but deli took longer than was probabaly reasonable for how busy it was.

Ju
Review №77

The store has hot food, sandwiches and sushi

Va
Review №78

Best market ever. Great meat with friendly butchers. Like whole foods, but not whole paycheck.

He
Review №79

Have had stomach problems after eating there pre made sandwich an salad bar. Not so fresh if u ask me

Mi
Review №80

Very expensive for what you buy. I bought a small pack of bbq cornnuts for $4! And I once found tea that is sold at target for $3.25 for $8 here! What a rip off. It is often crowded and dark inside the store. The eerie tall aisles do not create a relaxing shopping atmosphere. At least their sushi is okay and it is close to campus.

Sh
Review №81

Find everything great about this place. Bought Liquor back in May for Fiji Trip. Customer service is amazing. Always looking forward to shopping here.

sn
Review №82

Really love the deli section for picking up fast yummy pre-made food. Most stuff is expensive but the sales can be good. Just bought canned veggies, 5 cans for $1 !

Pa
Review №83

This is the best deli around. They have plenty of food for veggitarians, and if you are there at 9PM, they sell the deli for half off.I

Va
Review №84

Was shopping in the cold meats section/meat department and a short, darker man approached me and ask me if I need help. He did a great job and I appreciate his customer service. :)

So
Review №85

Alot of collage students shop here. Not that thats bad just a heads up.

M.
Review №86

Great place. Lots of unique, high quality choices. Good people.

Li
Review №87

Friendly helpful staff. Great produce and bulk bins.

Hu
Review №88

Inexpensive beer, great and healthy food selection at good prices. Love shopping here.

Ka
Review №89

Great store. Healthy and interesting food, plus the prices are not bad.

Ma
Review №90

Nice variety but wine prices seem pretty high.

Jo
Review №91

Always a friendly and helpful staff. I love shopping at this store!

Pa
Review №92

My favorite grocery in SLO. They have EVERYTHING, more than all the larger stores and the staff & employees are the BEST. They go over the top to be helpful and friendly.

Ge
Review №93

Great selection on beer to beef, but the prices keep me away frankly.

An
Review №94

Great place to get lunch. Pozole, soup and salad bar. Plus you can grocery shop.

Ja
Review №95

Well organized groceries and produce. Great details like kombucha on tap, local eggs, and great beer selection.

Br
Review №96

Love the fresh meat counter. The people are very friendly and helpful.

Ri
Review №97

The staff here is very friendly and helpful. They have a decent amount of choices for the size of the store and the prices are right.

Gr
Review №98

Went to get a fresh made sandwich. Got a gas station sub that cost me 7.99. I swear if the bread was left out another night it wouldve been hard. Couldnt even finish it and Im used to eating MREs.

Ne
Review №99

Very friendly people work there. I was asked several times if I needed help finding something. They were very helpful.

Ch
Review №100

This place is great. However, nothing compares to the one in Pismo. This one is much smaller

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4.5 Rating
  • Address:771 Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, United States
  • Site:http://californiafreshmarket.com/
  • Phone:+1 805-250-1425
Categories
  • Butcher shop
  • Supermarket
  • Coffee shop
  • Deli
  • Grocery store
  • Juice shop
  • Liquor store
  • Produce market
  • Sushi takeaway
  • Wine store
Working hours
  • Monday:6AM–11PM
  • Tuesday:6AM–11PM
  • Wednesday:6AM–11PM
  • Thursday:6AM–11PM
  • Friday:6AM–11PM
  • Saturday:6AM–11PM
  • Sunday:6AM–11PM
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
Highlights
  • Great produce:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Organic products:Yes
  • Prepared foods:Yes
  • Salad bar:Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Checks:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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