Chris’ Market

Everyone who works at Chris’ Market, even the Father [as it is family owned] are super nice. They have a excellent and surprising offering of many, many wines and craft beers. Their beer selection also features some rare and hard to find Belgium beers. I used to be hooked on those.
The parking lot makes it convenient to get in and out and there is now a decent taco truck permanently in the parking lot. Oh no… beer and tacos! Heaven. Donavan, his brother and staff are very low key and kind people.
Additionally, their offerings include the usual basic toiletries, milk, bread, chips,…some basic cheese, eggs… water, sparkling water, Advil, etc. So convenient to the North Park folk regulars like me!
Now, for your entertainment, and for a few chuckles… please continue on and read the review below from a gal who reeeeeally enjoys their extensive wine section [below], as, I cannot make out what the Freaking she is saying Haaaa… enjoy;

Great little neighborhood store. Fast and easy to get in and out of. Staff is always friendly.

I bought my house across the street from the market in 1994. The current owners took over that same year. They ran a Family store with Rack after Rack of Candy for the kids, Healthier stuff for the adults and just about every Ben and Jerry’s every made. They owners have never disappointed me with the variety of items they are willing to carry for me… If its Strawberry Pop tarts you want … just ask and they are on the shelf the next day. If you want Almond Milk cause your getting old and you cant drink the real stuff any longer… no problem… just ask and there it is. Go to Spain and discover a fantastic Red Wine you just LOVE… When you get home you find it next to impossible to purchase anywhere and the shipping cost prohibitive. Just ask and in a week, it’s on the shelf!
They deliver groceries for free to anyone in the neighborhood who has difficulty getting around or is just plain sick or not mobile. I’ve personally witnessed them putting together bags and heading out the door to a neighbors.
Your not able to be home to meet the UPS or Fedex Truck… just leave a note on your door to leave it at the Store and when you do get home late from work… Just ask and they signed for it and kept it in their cooler.
I know they support local business and the neighborhood kids activities. Their prices are inline with any other small market i’ve been into and they always have something on a great sale…
I am confused by all the reviewers who cannot seem to tell time properly… In 24 years of being across the street from Chris’s the ONLY time I have ever known them to close BEFORE 9 P.M. was on Christmas Day several of the years. Thats it… has been 9 P.M. forever… I would be embarrassed to go out online and offer false information by not checking my FACTS when giving my personal review of a business. Those criticisms potentially are harmful to a struggling business but Worst of all… They are incorrect.
I have no more vested interest in the store than I do for any of my neighbors.
If I read some non factual review about anyone I care about you bet I’ll be there to get your back for you… Best Idea of all — Go buy something there … or just stop in and introduce yourself like a GOOD NEIGHBOR and see for yourself was a wonderful little neighborhood market looks and feels like… you might be surprised… Just don’t go after 9 p.m. Thanks for taking the time to read my review…

Great neighborhood store. They are just around the corner from our house and we go there for snacks, ice cream, sodas, and not-​so-​late night munchies. They’ve recently expanded their store, the freezer section in the back has more selections now. The guys are great!

Big fan. Great wine and craft beer selection. They just expanded and it looks great. Friendly employees. Expect to spend a couple extra bucks because they simply can’t compete with the giants. Support the local small businesses in your neighborhood or they won’t exist!

Best spot for craft beer and great wine in North Park. Great prices, great selection, good parking lot. And it’s only ½ mile from my house! So, I’m a bit biased there. I’d check it out if you are in the area.

My in-​laws and I drive from El Cajon and La Mesa to this market in all of San Diego, because they carry the best linguica for our stuffing at Thanksgiving. Forget the ones you find at Albertsons or another grocer, the brand they carry is more credible.
Owners are friendly, and remember us because we only come during the holidays and we clean them out (we buy like 8 packages at $ 7 a piece). Expensive, but worth it.
It is pretty hard to find, especially if it’s your first time, even when using GPS. It is tucked away in a residential neighborhood, and it takes a couple of one way streets to get there.
I do get frustrated that they do not have longer hours, so just call ahead to make sure they are open. That is the only reason I docked one star.

This is a neighborhood market, so you can’t really expect too much from it; what you can expect, however — beer, snacks, some cooking basics and neighborly service — they deliver at a high level. Great beet selection for such a small store and the prices are reasonable.
But the most important part of a neighborhood mkt is that they have what you need in a pinch and deliver it with friendliness. I was in dire need of quick rise yeast, they had one pack left; the owner’s son was working the counter, and noticed that it had recently expired, so he just gave it to me. That’s the sort of thing that I appreciate.

It would be nice if they had longer hours or sold the hard-​stuff, BUT they are conveniently located for people in 92 104, have lots of parking, and sell firewood for only $ 5 a bundle. Decent.

I hate going here, but sometimes I have to strictly for convenience because I live right down the street. The water from the Glacier thing is 10 cents more than at Ray’s Liquor. The firewood is $ 5 a bunch, but only $ 3 at the organic produce store on 32^nd and Thorn. The guys will order whatever beer or wine you want if they don’t carry it, but avoid this place if you’re a female by yourself… the guys are always super creepy.

Tiny store thats down the street from my apartment. I never would have known about it if I hadnt made a wrong turn and got semi lost in my own neighborhood.
Its definitely a locals mini market but they carry minimal stuff. To be honest Id much rather go to the CVS because they have hard liquor and Fresh N Easy because of the better food selection.
Like the other reviewer said. Its good for last minute things, if you live near it of course or if you dont have a car and if you can simply walk here.

Minus 1 star. I just realized this place doesn’t have liquor. Beer and Wine only… AND they close at like 8pm…

(I’m not sure why «Chris’s Market» has been abbreviated to «Chris’s Mkt», but I guess that’s besides the point…)
This place is cool. The owners are super friendly. They have just about every basic item you could want (milk, eggs, cheese, toilet paper, ice-​cream, ice, bottled water, beer, wine, laundry detergent, etc.) It just seems like most people don’t even know that they exist! (The fact that there is only one other review for them confirms my suspicion.) I’d much rather go to this little neighborhood market to pick up a few quick things than go to CVS, Walgreens, or Vons. I like North Park Provisions too, but this place is much better stocked. They also have a bunch of super cheesy beer posters in the back featuring lots of bikini clad girls… if you’re into that sort of thing…

Chris’ Market is right down the street from my house and I have to say, if there is a last minute something I need, they usually have it.
Everyone who works there is nice and helpful and things are definitely the right price.