Sprouts Farmers Market

I thought I’d be sneaky and pop in here last night an hour before closing. I didn’t have it in me to deal with the holiday crowd. I expected everything to be picked over and empty. Much to my surprise it was not.
The employees were stocking, but there was nothing missing/​old/​picked over. (Ralph’s shelves are empty by 7pm)
It was very quiet in the store and the employees were super friendly.
Prices were good, service was great, selection was awesome, parking was great. What more can you ask for???

i love this location! everything is always clean, fully-​stocked, and organized. Employees here make you feel welcome and always sound interested about your day! It can get busy at times BUT i havent been here where its as CHAOTIC as the 3^rd Ave, Chula Vista location. I LOVE IT!!!

While I love sprouts. The employees at this location at rude and grumpy. Won’t be coming back to this location.

I’ve always gone to Sprouts for their fresh, made-​to-​order sandwiches. You can’t beat the price of FOUR DOLLARS. But I’ve never tried their paninis before. I got the Caprese Panini ($ 5). It had fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, pesto, and I added mayo to make it a creamy sauce. They have an authentic panini press that melts it all together. Honestly incredible! I get the same sandwich at a place in LA and it costs $ 14! It’s also pretty large. I are one half for lunch (with a cookie) and saved the other half for dinner.
They’re produce is also very good and inexpensive! Their pink lady apples are only 98 cents a pound. So it was only 72 cents for two! The best price I’ve ever seen for those apples.
They also have a nice wine selection and often have sales.

Their selection used to be so much better here and they used to have way healthier things to pick from in the vitamin department and in the grocery department. We are running out of places to shop that carry the quality of items that we need. Ever since Sprouts went public we’ve seen the inventory become drastically worse incredibly fast.

I love this Sprouts! The veggies and fruits are exactly what I need at a great price. I wish the staff were a little more happier at the check out, but it’s always a hit or miss whether they are super happy or just trying to get through the day. This sprouts also has cotton candy grapes! And they have a great gluten free sandwich combo at the deli. Everyone at the deli is always really nice.

2.5 Stars. Based on THIS location, not Sprouts over all.
This is not my local Sprouts (thankfully!) but I stopped in to grab a couple quick things while I was running other errands in the area. I’ve been in a couple times before and never loved the shopping experience but finally put my finger on why today.
The store is WAY WAY too small for everything they are trying to sell. It is so packed and laid out really poorly. It was hard to find a couple things (I had to ask and the employees were kinda smug about it). And it was impossible to navigate the aisles with a cart, especially if I had to pass other shoppers. The entire time I felt like stuff was going to fall on me. And one time, just pushing my cart around a center display, I totally knocked off some dried fruit. I mean there was really no room!
I’m glad I don’t have to come this location often because it would be seriously depressing to deal it on a frequent basis.

It’s not the biggest, in fact it’s quite a small grocery. It’s not the best of everything, but it has plenty of organics, non-​GMOs and healthier alternative foods. It’s not the cheapest, but it is reasonable and the health foods are generally less expensive and competitively priced. If you want healthier foods, you should always expect to pay a little more. Sprouts has some nice people working there, and it is a nice locals shopping experience. By the way, the sandwiches from the deli are inexpensive and excellent! There is always a line for them at lunch time so go early.

My favorite Sprouts market. I usually stop in after spin class, sweat drips and all. This fall I fell out of my Thursday shopping routine for a few weeks. When I made my reappearance the sweet produce guy asked if everything was ok and questioned my absence. I got warm fuzzies and remembered why this Sprouts, the littlest one of the bunch is my favorite Sprouts.
A top notch produce department sets Sprouts apart from traditional grocery stores, and their prices blow Whole foods off of the map. Produce fills the center of the store, it is not an accessory that lines one side of the store. They sell pretty much everything that I cook with and even have bulk bins of nuts, grains and snacks so you get as much or as little as you need. I especially appreciate the bulk spices so I don’t have to buy a decade’s worth of some obscure flavor to test out a new recipe.
So a lot of people complain about the discombobulated parking lot situation yet I am thankful that itis tough to get here, that means I can shop in peace and get to know the friendly staff too.

My fav store for produce, and stuff out of the barrel. They have the best prices too! I love getting as much or as little of this I need including herbs, rice, popcorn, nuts, oat bran, candy, grains. Decent selection of wine. I don’t like they took out the deli items like their famous chix salad, broccoli salad betts, kale, egg salad. It is now pre-​packed and you have to buy it like that. The vitamin department is amazing and they have such knowledgable staff. If you have any ailment or nutrition question, someone can answer it and have a suggested remedy. They have baked goods, great bread choices and meats and sausages, fish, and shrimp. Everything you need is there. Remember to bring your own bags!!! They pay you to bring your own.

Such a great little store and conveniently located right off the freeway. The prices here are great especially for produce and meats. Staff is always super friendly and helpful. Only reason I am giving it 4 stars and not 5 is they don’t always have everything I need which means another trip to a different store. They carry boars head meats for cheaper than other large chain stores! Super clean bathroom for when you gotta go!

We shop at Sprouts every single weekend! They have the best selection of fruits, vegetables and bread. They also have very good quality supplemental food.
The best thing is it caters to people with all possible dietary preferences. They have organic, vegan, kosher, lactose-​free, gluten-​free food and what-​not.
CONS
I avoid buying from the bulk bins. I think the dry goods are expensive here.
This location is definitely smaller than the one in Governor Drive and Carmel Mountain.
Bring your own bag or you will be charged 10c per bag.

Great customer service here! Friendly, smiling faces are always trying to assist me! I love the selection of produce and quality of items here. An all around wonderful place to grocery shop or grab a quick healthy lunch!

Another nice, clean sprouts location.
Great food, prices, service and plenty in stock.
The parking lot can be hectic as other writers pointed out.
Be careful when they ring up your bag credits, they sometimes ring up firewood instead (similar code) is what they told me when I caught the extra $ 4 or $ 5 charge on my bill.
Very close to the 5 freeway too.

This isn’t a very large Sprouts but for some of the basic groceries, this will do the trick. I came in to pick up organic bananas, oatmeal, milk and bread and found all my usual brands so I was pleased in that respect.
If you’re looking to come in to grab a quick bite to eat for lunch, there’s a very limited selection of pre-​made lunches such as salads or fruit salads. I did pick up a Greek Salad last week and it did the trick but they put a LOT of cheese in it so be warned. Also, if you’re taking to go and want to eat, don’t forget the fork at the front registers.
This shopping center can get a little nuts during lunch so if you can, avoid. Not my favorite location but both times I’ve been here, the cashiers were very friendly and got me through quickly.

I like this location because it is right off the freeway and convenient for me to stop in when going to and from work. It seems to never be very crowded either which it good because it’s pretty small. I try to keep my list very short when shopping here or the next thing you know you have spent $ 75! Good deals on produce when the sales are going for the week, I also love the coffee here. $ 7.99 per lb is pretty good and I just grind those beans right on the spot! This is Solana Beach so no plastic bags but that’s all gravy with me, saving planet earth one plastic bag at a time! The prepared food items are pretty good here too, I have indulged the southwest style portobello mushrooms more than a couple times. Sushi here is hit or miss but hey it’s pre made sushi what do you expect! Overall I likey this location.

There is nothing more frustrating than making a trip to the grocery store to find that they are all out of stock of the things you want. Don’t believe me? Let’s try an experiment and see what happened when I went on Double Ad Wednesday:
1. Blueberries (old ad) — out of stock
2. Roasted almonds (old ad) — out of stock
3. Talenti gelato (old ad) — 2 flavors left
4. Hansen’s soda (old ad) — in stock!
5. Ciao Bella gelato squares (old ad) — out of stock
6. Cherries (new ad) — out of stock
7. Organic ground beef (new ad) — out of stock
8. Cascade Fresh yogurt (new ad) — in stock!
Having 2 out of 8 things you need isn’t exactly a great track record. This location consistently has this problem of being out of stock or having less selection on Double Ad days. I’m still a big fan of Sprouts though, so I just go to the bigger and better Encinitas location. But with a lack of anything at this location, I wouldn’t be surprised if Whole Foods across the highway just keeps taking away business.

I just moved from North Park to Encinitas, so this Sprouts is my new stop on the way home to grab some grub for dinner. It’s a Sprouts like any other. The product quality went down when they took over from Henry’s like the rest of them but it’s got a better selection of organic food than the big chains.
The parking lot is a bit hectic because people in BMW’s think they’re special. The store itself is a bit small, but they have everything you expect from a Sprouts. The store is clean and organized well. Their deli counter is slooow. I usually go here first to see how the line is. If there are more than two people in line, I’ll come back after grabbing some other stuff first.
Remember the Solana Beach anti-​bag law and make sure you bring your reusable bags so you don’t have to pay for theirs.

I stopped by this Sprouts to pick up some onions, red bell peppers, and peanuts for a homemade kung pao I was planning to make later in the evening. I found some yellow onions on sale for .77 cents per pound which were in good condition. (
) I red bell peppers were also on sale for 3/​$ 1, so I scored for there. (
) Although I did not pick any up, they had some great looking organic navel oranges for only .88 cents per pound outside. (
) Great deal for organics.
I picked up some bulk peanuts for $ 3.49 a pound. There at the legume and nut aisle, I ran into a very friendly Sprout employee who asked if I needed any help finding anything. She helped me put the skew number on the plastic bag of peanuts. Friendly and helpful service, well I am certainly a fan of that.
I am glad I can always depend on Sprouts for fresh vegetables at good prices when I need them.

I basically can’t live anywhere where there isn’t a Sprouts nearby, I’m here at least twice a week. Grab your re useable Unilocal bags Solana Beach (plastic bags were recently outlawed) and peruse the fresh produce! I eat out fairly often but, oo la la, I actually love to cook. When I’m making a meal for friends and family-​featuring a great cut of meat, fish, or a lot of produce and veggies-​this is the place I shop.
That being said, this location is pretty compact and the parking can be rough in that tiny parking lot-​and getting your cart around the store layout? Even more risky. It’s REALLY frustrating, and the check out lines are ALWAYS incredibly long. They need to remodel… they really really do.
The quality and selection of particular items are worth the headache for me, but I definitely miss my old regular location in C-​bad