Supermarkets
Whole Foods Market
Offers natural and organic foods. Meat, seafood, poultry, fruits, vegetables, cheese, wine, bread... all products are well organized, well presented and of good quality. For a picnic or a lunch on the go, don't miss the healthy and inviting salad bar.
1765 California Street, Pacific Heights
399 4th street, SoMa
450 Rhode Island street, Potrero Hill
3950 24th street, Noe Valley
690 Stanyan @ Haight Street
1150 Ocean avenue
and more than 10 locations all throughout the Bay Area.
Open 7 days a week, 8am-10pm.
Trader Joe’s.
Unclassified retail grocery stores ! The staff wears hawaiian shirts and smiles at you, tags and signs are handwritten... But most of all, you will find at TJ's innovative, hard-to-find, great tasting imported food that you don't find anywhere else, and for a very good value. 4 stores in San Francisco :
555 9th Street, SoMa (8am-10pm)
3 Masonic Avenue, Pacific heights (8am-9pm)
401 Bay Street, North Beach (9am-9pm)
265 Winston Dr., Stonestown Mall (8am-10pm).
Free parking. For more information.
Delano’s IGA.
Small grocery stores for the neighborhood community. 2 locations à San Francisco :
6333 Geary Boulevard at 27th Avenue, Richmond
1245 South Van Ness Avenue at 23rd Street, Mission
Andronico’s.
Local grocery stores selling everything from grocery and home essentials, to cooking accessories and wine. The main advantage of Andronico's is that you can find everything you need here. Be aware: it is not the less expensive grocery store in SF.
1200 Irving street, Inner Sunset.
Free parking.
Open 7 days a week, from 7am to 11pm.
Mollie Stone’s.
Medium-sized grocery stores. From big brands to good quality local organic fresh produce (bread, seafood and meat). Check the opening hours on the Mollie stone's website.
2435 California Street, Pacific Heights
635 Portola Dr, Twin peaks-Upper Market
4201 18th Street at Castro Street, Castro Valley
Costco.
You can't miss that one ! A huge warehouse carrying brand name merchandise at lower prices. You have to be a member to access the store (sign up for one year membership at any store). As most of the products are sold in bulk, Costco is very convenient for non-perishables or for a family of 6+. It is also the perfect place to start with if you are moving from far away and need small electronic appliances, plates and dishes, TV... at very good prices.
450 10th street, SoMa-Mission.
Open 7 days a week, from 10am to 8:30pm weekdays, and until 6pm on week-ends.
Rainbow Grocery.
SF Mecca for organic, local, vegetarian and sustainable food, at affordable prices. Clean bulk section with teas, flours, pastas, seeds... They don't carry organic meat and seafood.
1745 Folsom Street, SoMa-Mission.
Open from 9am to 9pm everyday.
Free Parking
Bristol Farms.
Medium sized supermarket downtown San Francisco, in Westfield mall. Its direct access to Powell Muni station is a plus for those who in the Financial District.
845 Market street, Downtown.
Monday - Saturday 9:30am-10pm, Sunday10am-7pm.
Safeway
Practical, open 7 days a week, 24h a day, free parking. They have their own organic brand “O Organics” as well as organic fruits and vegies. Ask for the Safeway card to benefit from discount prices.
Adresses in San Francisco.
In the Bay Area : two supermarkets we love !
Berkeley Bowl.
Independent suupermarket with 2 locations in Berkeley. High quality grocery, at affordable prices. Fresh produce is galore.
Berkeley, East Bay
Gourmet Corner
A small warehouse selling products imported from France. Foie gras, tasty honey, petit suisse... A not so secret address for France lovers !
873 N. San Mateo Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 340-6370
