We are so lucky to live in the San Francisco Bay Area which has incredible choices for foodies, whether it’s the amazing restaurants at all price points, locally grown, organic produce or the diverse selection of grocery stores.
Below are a few favorites:
Piazza’s
Locations: San Mateo & Palo Alto
What I appreciate:
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Nice wine selection
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Good gluten free choices including delicious Glutenetto cookies & dairy free ice cream
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Nice meat market
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Large cheese selection
Draeger’s
Locations: San Mateo, Menlo Park, Danville & Los Altos
What I appreciate:
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Great wine selection!
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Three types of delicious smoked salmon at the fish market
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Dang rice crackers! Addictive & gluten free, I especially love the sriracha crackers
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Nice meat market
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Huge selection of gourmet vinegars & oils!
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Underground parking is a good alternative to the tight, small above ground parking lot
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They offer grocery delivery
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They email receipts & coupons
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Really nice housewares store upstairs!
Bi-Rite
Locations: Two S.F. locations
What I appreciate:
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If you visit the 18th Street location you can treat yourself to the unbelievably amazing pastries & baked goods at Tartine Bakery as well as Bi-Rite Creamery
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Amazing selection of high quality organic produce, cheeses & pre-made items
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So many choices efficiently packed into a small space
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Be prepared, they are always crazy busy
Sigona’s Farmers Market
Locations: Redwood City & Palo Alto
What I appreciate:
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A small, family owned market
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Food delivery as well as delivery via Instacart
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Nice produce selection in an outdoor farmers market type of setting
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Large selection of nuts & dried fruits in bins
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A few meat choices
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Large cheese selection
Rainbow Grocery
Location: Only one
What I appreciate:
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I wish they had more than one location
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The best selection of organic produce!
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Great cheese & gluten free choices
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A large selection of health supplements
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Luv, luv, luv this store!
Gus’s Community Market
Locations: Three S.F. locations
What I appreciate:
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Another favorite store that I discovered last year via a listing I sold in the Mission
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Really good sushi!
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Sandwiches look delish; pretty packed at lunch (Mission location) due to an assortment of businesses in the area
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Good prices on organic produce
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Friendly staff
A shout out to Trader Joe’s, which carries my new favorite water called Spindrift, lightly carbonated with a squeeze of natural fruit & unsweetened.
Please share any of your favorite grocery stores.
Next post will be my favorite meat markets.
