San Diego's Best Gourmet

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You voted for the best Gourmet in San Diego, and we counted. Check out the results below.

1. Trader Joe's

1092 University Ave, San Diego, CA

Fresh produce and gourmet frozen foods sold at affordable prices.

Trader Joe’s

2. Venissimo Cheese

754 W Washington, San Diego, CA

Mission Hill cheese shop with over 100 varieties that change weekly. Side items and spreads available, too.

Reviews:

  • “Expensive, but worth it”
  • “She’s a cheese whiz!”

Venissimo Cheese

3. Olive Tree Marketplace

4805 Narragansett Ave, San Diego, CA

Corner market in OB has huge selection of gourmet cheese, olive oil, wine, snacks and other groceries and sundries.

Reviews:

  • “Shop Local!”

Tips: It’s the perfect stop-in spot to gather up fixins’ for a great cheese plate, appetizer or dinner party.

Olive Tree Marketplace

4. Tip Top Meats & European Delicatessen

6118 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA

Old fashioned butcher and European deli also houses a casual restaurant serving German specialties.

Tip Top Meats & European Delicatessen

5. In Good Taste

1146 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA

6. OB People's Market

4765 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA

San Diego’s only community-owned grocery store stocks organic meat, produce and dry goods in OB and offers classes and workshops in organic living.

Reviews:

  • GREAT VEGAN FOR EVERYONE

Tips: Check out the calendar on their website for the monthly home composting workshop and live acoustic music nights

OB People’s Market

7. Iowa Meat Farms

6041 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego, CA

Locally-owned butcher, deli and gourmet market in Allied Gardens also boasts a vast wine selection and prepared foods.

Tips: They have amazing beef jerky and other dried fruits and nuts.

Iowa Meat Farms

8. Great News Discount Cookware & Cooking School

1788 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA

Pacific Beach’s discount cooking store can make anyone a chef with the right pots, pans, gadgets and even cooking classes.

Tips: Cooking classes vary by size, price and type of cuisine—but they all sell out early. Call ahead at least one month in advance to book a spot.

Great News Discount Cookware & Cooking School

9. Whole Foods Market

711 University Ave, San Diego, CA

Treat the body like a temple at the country’s first national certified organic market.

Reviews:

  • BEST place to Grocery Shop!”

Tips: Select locations offer catering, including sandwich and party platters, hot entrees and sides, wraps, salads, sushi and more. Wedding and special-occasion cakes with vegan options may also be available. Check the Whole Foods website for participating locations.

Whole Foods Market

10. Chuao Chocolatier

937 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA

A bite sized treat or a customized box for someone special, handcrafted chocolates can serve traditional tastes and exotic palates alike.

Reviews:

  • “Best Dessert”

Tips: Each month Chuao releases a one time confection called the “dare to be different” chocolate.

Chuao Chocolatier

Chuao Chocolatier

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11. Enoteca Style

1445 India St, San Diego, CA

Italian wine bar and sandwich shop features paninis and salads in an intimate Little Italy setting.

Tips: It’s run by the same owners of Salad Style in the East Village.

Enoteca Style or email Enoteca Style

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The Best Gourmet based on votes from Citysearch users.

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