Bristol Farms

"I have shopped at our Local Bristol Farms since their grand opening. It's the nicest Grocery store in Santa Barbara and that's saying slot because we have some nice stores in our area. Bakery treats are sweet and delicious. I always find apples that I've never seen and must try in the produce department. The cheese and charcuterie offerings are mouthwatering. Brisket? Yeah they have smoked brisket and I like it almost as much as their pork belly burnt ends. The meat counter is carnivore heaven, you have to see it, if you're a carnivore, if not the aforementioned produce department will have you covered. Lots of local items in here as well. It will be your favorite indulgent shopping trip when you go. Bonus local points for having aisles named after SB streets, I found my chips for my Mesa Salsa on Chapala st."

"Be careful with holiday ordering -- -- I suggest maybe getting your sides here for the holidays, but get your meat + seafood elsewhere. We just did the holiday ordering for Christmas and picked up shrimp platters + sides -- the shrimp platters were miniscule and stuffed with lettuce, I think we had ~ 10 shrimp on each one (so ~$3+ a shrimp). The shrimp were at least 4x-5x the price of Costco, and of much lesser quality - they were clearly not fresh. They also leaked all over the boxes and other sides. Pretty disappointed in Bristol - pretty gross!"

"Overpriced and overpriced for nothing. I can understand paying more for quality. But the quality just isn't there. If you like food packed with junk oils, Carmel coloring and other low grade ingredients and additives that's fine but you don't have to pay big bucks to eat like that. They want people to perceive this place as being up scale or what ever they call it. Just read the ingredients before you purchase."

"Welcoming, lots of plant-based food options ready-made. Best lattes- no non dairy milk up charge Excellent avocado sushi. My favorite thing about this Bristol Farms is that their coffee drinks have zero up charge for nondairy milk. Way to go Bristol Farms you are my hero. This is my Valentines ode to you. Thank you so much for seeing all of us lactose intolerant folks are those who choose for ethical reasons not to drink dairy milk, which has a lot of cow pus you’ve got some really neat coffee drinks including ones with healthy mushroom adaptogens. It really helps offset my craving for your warm big chocolate chunk cookies. The store never feels too crowded. It feels a little bit like my best kept secret love. However, I want to spread this love on Valentine’s Day, and let more people in on the secret of your fabulous offerings, fresh foods, and flowers, and again the most delicious and best priced oat milk latte in town."

"I needed Madagascar vanilla for my coconut chocolate brownies and they had it!!! Impressive produce, bakery, fish, meat and deli counters! Beautiful selection of ready to eat fresh fruit. Friendly staff! The store wasn't very crowded and eat to find things. Easy access off the freeway."