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Review Highlights
“They also give you a sandwich card in which you can redeem a free sandwich after getting your seventh.” in 7 reviews
“The Lindsey Special is a quality sandwich and they have a nice selection in the beer cooler.” in 5 reviews
“. It makes me nostalgic for the old Boney's days when Henry's was a decent place to shop” in 38 reviews
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Matt M.
Fresh produce, a full-service deli, organic food, and a community environment. At this local market, you'll find what you're looking for and more. From our mouth-watering sandwiches to our delicious fresh produce, we have it all. Looking for something tasty for dinner tonight? Try our take-home "dinner a go-go" made fresh in the store every day by our in-house chef. We're here to cater to our community, and that means you. So stop by to do some shopping or join us for lunch. Drop-in today!
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Do they still have bulk items? In particular, spices?
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Do they sell baguettes?
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Hey Jose, yes we do, from different companies. My favorite is the Bread & Cie French White, a local San Diego company! Enjoy the day!!
Matt M., Business Owner2 years ago
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- Teacher T.La Mesa, CA03349Jan 6, 2024
Love the fresh salads and lettuce like how you get it at the Farmers Market. Really enjoy the fresh soups and side entrees as well. Thank you Windmill Farms for being grocery gem in east region.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - William C.Ruth Hardy Park, Palm Springs, CA09Apr 18, 2024
I got a Lindsey today and it came with no turkey. Like literally not a single piece I opened up the whole sandwich to check. Fucking scam
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - 78938910817Nov 21, 2021
This lil gem is a neighborhood favorite of mine for years! Living in the allied garden, mission valley and college area, this was one of my go to grocery stores, still is! Literally one of three stores that I go to for all my food items.
This store is out a little out of the way, but I make a day out of it running errands on the weekend. What keeps me coming back? The Bacon!!! Yes, the bacon. There's something that I just love about it. It's the most delicious bacon in my opinion! There are so many other wonderful things I keep coming back for too... the chicken salad, the black pepper & herb steak (all in the deli section!) They have an amazing deli counter to make sandwiches which is super busy at lunch time!
The have a great selection at the counter to just grab anything you can think of already prepped and ready to cook when you get home. A huge selection of fresh veggies. Your unique finds and the biggest selection of snacks! Everything from your healthy nuts, to gummies of every single kind, and yogurt covered pretzels. So yummy!
I love supporting our local small business. The staff is always super friendly and they even have a self check counter now!Helpful 8Thanks 0Love this 5Oh no 0Business owner information
Matt M.
Nov 22, 2021
Our bacon can't be beat, Juliana! We're glad you're such a fan of what we have to offer here -- from our chicken salad to our fresh veggies and yogurt-covered pretzels. Thanks for showing your support! We're honored to have you as a loyal customer, and can't wait to see you back in the store again soon.
Sincerely,
Matt, Store Director - Jess B.San Diego, CA0201Jul 25, 2023
I used to love this place but it has gone down hill. Doesn't have enough of an organic selection. Produce freshness has been really poor and bulk items per lb were loaded with moth larvae!!! Ugh!! I threw out almost half of everything I bought!
Helpful 4Thanks 1Love this 0Oh no 1 - Joe A.San Diego, CA235631Aug 9, 2023Updated review
They still got pretty good sangwhiches. But they still got pretty wack prices too. Pretty decent beer selection as well.
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Matt M.
Oct 6, 2014
Hi Joe!
We just checked the number on Yelp and it is showing 619-287-1400 which is our store number. Can you send us an email with what you were seeing?
Also, thanks for the review! We appreciate your feedback, every new suggestion helps us to improve! Please feel free to shoot us an email or give us a call if you have additional suggetions.
Best,
Matt, Store DirectorNov 19, 2014Previous reviewThe number posted on yelp and apparently on their Facebook page is for "Gemini Bookstore located on University Ave (about 6 miles away on the freeway). Now that we've cleared that up, this place is alright. I give em 2.75 stars. I remember back when it was Stumps Apple Market or whatever. Anyhow, its alright if you like paying 2.5x more for your groceries than anywhere else. I guess they fancy themselves one of these health food stores in the vein of Alphamart:: Boney's:: Henry's:: Sprouts but I feel like they're even pricier than those over-hyped hippies! I guess you can do that when your clientele is rich old crackers that either don't know any better or just don't care. F*ck it, they got the money!
- Jun 22, 2022
Their deli sandwiches are perfection. So many choices for bread, toppings, meat, cheese, hot or cold, etc. They will make it exactly how your heart desires. The employees who take the individualized sandwich orders are very kind and patient too. It can get busy around lunchtime so be prepared to wait a few more minutes if you go during the lunch rush.
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Matt M.
Jun 24, 2022
Whatever your heart desires, Jaye, we'll make it happen for you here at Windmill Farms. It's great to hear you can always count on us to provide you with the perfect sandwich while practicing kindness and patience, too. Thanks for your support! We'll always be around when you're in need of something delicious, so feel free to stop by anytime.
Sincerely,
Matt, Store Director - John D.San Diego, CA27274Feb 19, 2023
Favorite place to grab a sandwich. Their deli is top tier. Also one of the better places to grocery shop. Best produce and meat selections!
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Matt M.
Feb 22, 2023
John, we love nothing more than knowing our sandwiches keep you coming back for more. Looking forward to seeing you the next time you're craving another fresh and tasty bite.
Till then,
Matt, Store Director - Theresa A.San Diego, CA1212May 29, 2023
I went there looking for certain supplements because they usually have good sales prices. I didn't see any special deals, nor could I find what I wanted. There were two people involved in quite a long chat on the counter. I don't know if they were both employees or not but I felt that it would have been rude to interrupt them to ask for help.
I went to buy some organic strawberries, but they did not look very fresh. I found better ones at Trader Joe's for less.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Dec 7, 2022
Super cute grocery store with Sprout's vibes that make great deli sandwiches, baked goods, bulk items, and more. Highly recommend if you're an SDSU student and looking to eat/grocery shop somewhere other than Trader Joes.
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Matt M.
Dec 9, 2022
Nina, we're glad you love our market's great selection! You're welcome in for a sandwich or other tasty eat anytime. See you again soon.
Best,
Matt, Store Director - Kristine B.San Diego, CA28231Nov 25, 2022
I have lived close to here for 8 years now, and I will give an honest review. What I love: 1. their sandwiches and chips. We use their free sandwich punchcard and have always loved the freshly made sandwich options. 2. It's small and convenient and quick to get stuff, compared to a larger chain store. 3. Tons of parking, never have had issues with that. 4. Was able to find specialty spices there I could not find at other stores.
What I don't love: 1. Prices are high, fresh cut deli meat for example seems significantly higher than other places. 2. Produce is not always the best, similar to Sprouts in that it's a little hit or miss. 3. We went there to find vaseline late at night for one of our kids, and we could not find any product compareable to that in the naturopathic product area. 4. I got food poisoning once from the chicken salad in the deli counter...I think it was a one-off but has made me hesitant to use their ready made food.
We still go when we need a few things or want sandwiches and lunch items, but I prefer other stores for most of my grocery needs.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Matt M.
Nov 30, 2022
Kristine, we're glad you enjoy the fresh sandwiches! Please know that our prices reflect the freshness and quality of our products. We hope we'll see you for more of our delicious sandwiches.
Sincerely,
Matt, Store Director