Gelson’s Market

Great grocery store!
I love the selection and how everything is displayed.
Well stocked, love the bakery and deli section, nice meat counter, fruits and veggies as well.
Service is nice and the store clean and well maintained.
Prices are high but the products they carry are high quality and not the same items you see at every other grocery store making it a nice change to shop here, just not every day.
I’m usually here for the bakery or the drinks, my favorite spots here.

Only went to the Salad bar… So haven’t experienced the entire store. But the soup was charged by weight, not by the cup size. So my less than a full cup of chicken noodle soup came out to $ 8.
Will not be getting soup again.

This review is for Victor Benes Bakery. Before I knew about Porto’s, I would purchase my cakes from here.
I stick to the chocolate-​y cakes and have never been disappointed. I buy my boyfriend’s birthday cake here. His favorite being the chocolate truffle cake. Chocolate on chocolate on chocolate, if that’s your thing. Layers of chocolate cake with a rich frosting. What I don’t like about frosting is that waxiness you get from the butter. Or that it tastes artificial. Not the case here. Definitely some quality ingredients are used in this bakery for the bargain price of $ 35. The entire cake is covered in a dark, rich ganache. There’s a boozy, almost cherry-​like flavor to it. It’s subtle, but there’s definitely more than just melted chocolate and cream going on here. This is probably the richest chocolate cake I’ve ever had, so a sliver of a slice will go a long way.
Customer service is always on point and lines are nothing compared to the crowds at Porto’s.

This is not my normal go to Gelson’s. However I was passing by today, so decided to give it a try.
Upon walking into the market, my goal was to quickly grab some jelly bellies (milk chocolate with raisins) and then, order a prime rib sandwich on rye by the deli section with mushrooms and au jus sauce on the side and no onions. Somehow I had a hunch that the sandwich wasn’t gonna be made the way I wanted. Therefore, I stood watching the lady making my sandwich. Well, what da ya know? She was all into talking to another Gelson’s employee who was just about to go home. So while she was busy talking, I saw her slapping the beef on the bread, threw some shrooms and that was it??? So I said, «scuse me» (very nicely of course) and of course no one responded. The employee leaving for the night turned around and looked at me like a moron thinking to herself that I was interrupting their conversation. But hey, I didn’t care. So, I said «SCUSE MEEEE!!» can you put some lettuce, tomatoes and provolone cheese on that, PLEASE!!! She then responded, «oh sure, you want some lettuce?» I then said, «and tomatoes and cheese». She then asked me, «what kind of cheese?» Obviously, she didn’t give an F about anything I said earlier. Then, I asked, «do pickles come with the sandwich?». She replied, «oh, you want pickles too?» Hello!!! It would be nice if SOMEONE can focus on making my sandwich then chit chatting with someone who is about to go home… HELLO??? This kind of Sh*T would not happen at the Gelson’s in Century City, my Unilocaler friends. I hope the manager reads this (I highly doubt it).
Finally, I got my prime rib sandwich so I headed straight to the last cashier for 10 items or less. This cashier must be really sick and tired of her job. She had this facial expression like I owe her a million bucks or something, OMG! What a night??? I’m sorry girl you had a long day, maybe! Though so far the experience hasn’t been all that great, I was patient and polite because I just wanted to get out and go home.
I am sorry that this review will just be a generous 3 stars. I am sure this Gelson’s is maybe someone’s favorite, but tonight, it was definitely an anomaly. I believe that this may just be one of those off nights for me. It’s okay. I will be back to give this Gelson’s a second chance some day. Until then, sorry Gelson’s Sherman Oaks. 3 Stars it is.

I wait in line with one item because they don’t have enough check out clerks. A manager opens up a new line and asks me to come over. A new check out clerk comes over to take care of the line (why the manager asked me to come over I have no idea) and instead of handling my single item I am paying cash for, starts checking out a lady with a basketful of stuff. Get a grip. This isn’t rocket science. LAST TIME I waste my money here.
I walked out pissed and will NOT be back.

I moved from the east coast. I’ve been looking for a grocery store comparable to Wegmans. The kind that’s pricey, but you get what you pay for. This ain’t it. I was underwhelmed with the quality of produce, which was not on par with the price. I guess I’ll have to stick to Ralphs…

I went into the market late night and the checker combined my bills. One for work and one personal, I didn’t catch the error until I got home. I cannot get reimbursed for a bill with personal items on it and was in a real pinch. (my boss is a bit of a jerk) I explained the situation to Lacey (the manager) and she took time out of her day to help me rectify the charges so that I could submit my expense report.
Point being, she really didn’t need to help me, BUT SHE DID. This is why Gelsons is a market a cut above the rest. They hire people who care and think out of the box and take care of the customer. I LOVE Gelsons and am soooooo grateful for the help Lacey extended to solve the situation.
An institution that stands the test of time.

This is not the only Gelson’s I’ve been to. They have no Wolfgang Puck pizzeria yet the tan skinned female Latina behind the soup counter claimed that the Sherman Oaks store did have one. At the time, I thought I was still in Van Nuys. Only this morning do I find out from an Internet Unilocal friendly map that I was in Sherman Oaks so what the HELL is this Gelson’s employee talking about?!
I do think their clam chowder soup is the best I can remember having. It is thick and hearty. I picked the smallest size paper cup and filled it so that there was about an inch of room at the top. It rang up to around $ 6, which is better than the $ 7 bowl of runny clam chowder I had at a seafood restaurant in Ontario and it only had 3 pieces of clam meat!
At the dining section I ask a couple of other female customers if there are any Joann’s Fabrics stores in the area. One woman, a natural blond Baby Boomer, gives me helpful and friendly directions to the Joann’s Fabrics near the Van Nuys Whole Foods. I explain to her that I used to work for Joann’s but that I also like Hobby Lobby, especially after their Supreme Court win. She then firmly declares, «Well, I don’t so that’s the end of this conversation!»
I was really surprised! You see, I tend to think of Gelson’s as being friendly to Bible based believers but Whole Foods as being friendly to the anti-​religious. In other words, I consider the average Gelson’s customer to be more pro-​life and the average Whole Foods customer to be more pro-​choice.
Only after leaving this store do I realize that this woman must have been more pro-​Monsanto than she was pro-​life. WELL!
I just have to stop thinking that other people are nicer than they really are. I have to be more realistic about other people.
At this Gelson’s I accidentally walked into the men’s bathroom. As I walk out I run into a gray haired male customer. He kindly explained that he’s made the same mistake himself and it’s just part of growing older, that’s all. I then walk into the women’s restroom. They have 2 stalls but the men’s only has 1 stall. The women’s bathroom is also nicer than the men’s bathroom. I do appreciate that Gelson’s recognizes that women not only have to take care of their own urinary needs but also that of young children. I don’t remember seeing any diaper changing stations but that wasn’t exactly what I was looking for at the time.

The customer service at this store is wonderful. They really have the nicest people working here. I went in specifically to get a single Mt Dew and they didn’t have any, but the man stocking the cooler told me to take one of the small ones and they rang it up individually. It worked out just right. I’ve shopped here before and they have a pretty good selection and average prices. It’s a very clean store. They have a lot of parking in front and back.

This is an easy stop on my way home from the West Side and I always have a good experience. I saw one review about it being more expensive, but I have found many of the items I like to get significantly less than what I find them to be at other large chain markets as well as Starbucks. They also have a nice selection of good quality kitchen prep products. All markets have higher and lower-​priced items. Not every market has good customer service. Here, I’m always pleasantly surprised to be asked if I need assistance when someone sees me looking for something. Gelson’s and Bristol Farms are my grocery Nordstrom. Minus 1 for the occasional products that I’ve found to be a bit too over-​priced (I shop elsewhere for those items).

Nelson Markets delivers every time with a clean and organized shopping experience. The staff are helpful and friendly. I despise grocery shopping, but they make it a bit more tolerable. Quick check out lines and gourmet ingredients.
Their quality of meats, seafood and fruits and vegetables is unsurpassed. Plenty of free parking. Family owned and family run.

As i pulled up to the market, I had been going through my phone, getting situated for minutes before i actually got out of my car, to see The manager chris, standing behind my car, with his eyes glaring ahead, at a homeless person, who was shamefully walking away from the premises. It turns out he was a little too curious for his own good, and that he snoops around the cars when no one is looking.
The manager Chris pulled a very stand up move and showed he cared for the safety of his customers.
Inside the store, I was very impressed with Mike at produce, he was very helpful, and proactive with helping me find exactly what I needed. He was also very knowledgeable of his product, which is hard to find in a produce department of a grocer. Kudos to Chris, and Mike. Well done.

I like Gelsons. This particular location isn’t my favorite but they do have a great deli and salad/​soup bar. Tonight I grabbed some turkey chili which was great but they didn’t have the fresh cornbread I always get when I get soup from Gelsons. What a bummer!

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Been going to this Gelson’s for years. I’m an early bird so the bakery is where i head fist. Lunch time to the deli counter. Julie is always nice and makes my day with a greeting.
The entire staff gives me great service and never complain about my bike.

Maybe is a little pricey but it totally worth.
I found fancy stuff for myself so I can have a pretty high standard dinner in home, but I lunch at the place and it’s delicious and nutritious meals for a reasonable price, by the kind of store.
They have only high quality products, so if you are picky and like weird healthy food (kombucha) this is you grocery store.
Somebody give a price to the guy who makes the tuna salad… Delicious and nutritious.

I must say I am not impressed
Walking in today we were smacked in the face with the smell of fish or some kind of seafood being cooked for their fresh deli… it was a very unpleasant smell
Then we went to see what kind of La Croix water they have (I’ve been looking all over for new flavors) they had the typical ones we have been seeing at Ralph’s but here it was 1.49 more per 8 pack not finding anything new other than a higher price we grabbed a couple of cans of Steaz and headed to the checkout where yet again we were disappointed — a couple cut us off and got in front of us as though we didn’t even exist (our four things to their cart — really necessary to do all that) then the cashier also didn’t even acknowledge us! No hello no how are you doing nothing just a disgruntled look on his face. It wasn’t till my husband said hello that he even spoke to us. Interestingly enough the cashiers name tag read «remebert» yet on our receipt it said «cashier:Ben»…
Long story short I don’t get all the fuss — pay more for what?
I will say the parking lot was clean and had a spot to charge electric cars so that is cool I guess

It’s sort of surprising that Gelson’s does such good business, when there are so many other options nearby that offer a better balance of price and selection. Gelson’s doesn’t have the largest selection, and most of the products bend toward the higher-​end, though perhaps not reaching for the granola as wholeheartedly as Whole Foods.
If you’re looking for a nice selection of smelly cheeses (my favorite), or some excellent deli fare, then Gelson’s is perhaps without equal in the area. But, for everything else, expect to pay a hefty premium for common items, often several dollars more than you’d find a comparable item at Ralph’s.
There’s a lot about Gelson’s actual supermarket aisles that feel rather incomplete. The wine section has plenty of cheap and a fair amount of high-​end wines, but the middle range is rather underrepresented. Liquor is stupid expensive, and unless you like Coke or Pepsi, don’t expect to find many alternatives in the soft drink aisle. Heck, they don’t even carry a very wide selection of sports drinks, and again what they do have has none of the typical perma-​discounts you see elsewhere.
It is nice that there is a DC fast charging station in the parking lot, available to eVGo subscribers. Most of the people who make use of these stations are up to speed on the etiquette, which is a refreshing change. I’m not much of a small talker, but I’ve actually met some really nice people at the DC charging station. That said, if you’re looking for level 2 charging, you’re SOL.
Gelson’s is just too expensive to be my go-​to supermarket. It’s awfully convenient if I’m low on charge or I need to go to the Best Buy nearby, but it’s a hard sell, when there is a really nice Ralph’s just a quarter of a mile away.

This review is solely for their deli market.
If you’re looking for a quick, healthy, and DELICIOUS meal do yourself a favor and stop by.
Although Gelsons is known to be on the pricier side, their lunch is truly a steal.
I recommend the Deluxe Meal which cone with a huge sandwich and two salad sides.
Even better, avocados are NOT an extra charge.
What I love the most is that although it’s a deli in a grocery market, they take time making each of your meals. For example, I ordered a fruit salad and they took the time to make sure I got a bit of every fruit. Sounds trivial, but it was nice.
All in all, 10 out of 10, would recommend

Went to a Gelsons for the first time today and I have to say, I am truly truly amazed at the at the items they carry
I am obsessed with cold brew coffee so went in looking for whatever Gelsons had to offer. They had everything from Stumptown (which I’ve only found at Whole Foods) and Chameleon Cold brew. Not only was the Stumptown on sale but the chameleon was waaaaaay cheaper than at other stores I’ve purchased it at. Also the variety of Kombuchas and other products they had was amazing.
The cashiers were very nice, wasn’t expecting to buy so much stuff so I didn’t grab a cart. A lady saw me and asked me if I needed help, offered to being me a cart. But I needed to check out before I did anymore damage. The deli section was packed but everything looked good. The store was clean and shelves were fully stocked.
Definitely coming here next time I need good coffee. Didn’t really have a chance to look around the whole store, but I can tell Gelsons is going to be my one stop shop for years to come.

We are usually in the Century City area, but happened to be in this area and got hungry for Gelson’s deli.
Free easy parking! Open or Covered!
Better deli service than the Century City Gelson’s.
Employees at the deli here were «crack» and whipped out custom sandwiches and sides in no time at all. Food even tasted somewhat better than CC.
Nice new looking store with tables and chairs outside.
Good people watching.
Would definitely return again if in the area.