Elroy's Fine Foods - Monterey

Definately has gone downhill since opening—hot foods the same daily and few veggie options—no more creativity, and glass doors to produce etc filthy dirty all the time as is bathroom. Miss the original raw desserts and dishes made.

We went to see what this store was all about. Interesting specialty type store. Decided to try one self serve sweet. While waiting in line at checkout I noticed an apparent manager take 2 individual pastry sleeve bags from the other cashier. Turns out a customer filled the bags with sweets at the self serve area, got to the counter and decided not to purchase the items. Both manager clerk sniffed( closely) the 2 bags. Manager then put one cookie back into the cookie jar. She’d decided what flavor it was by then. The second bag she couldn’t decide. I had no idea if it was a cookie, scone, bread, etc. Then I saw her touch items in the bag, in order to identify these items. Smelled them, picked one up with her hand and placed it in the cookie jar — for sale! She was not wearing gloves. Then smelled and touched second item and added it to the cookie jar. I was astounded watching this— thinking of all the health dept regulations she had just broken. OK. The cookies are huge, really big and about $4 or so, but guessing which cookie it is (1) and (2) placing them back in a “for sale” cookie jar after being touched by the her, and apparently the first customer who thought they’d purchase them just to recoup the maybe $10 $12 was too much for me! I made a comment that I couldn’t believe she replaced them in the cookie jars and she said the customer changed their mind. What if she “guessed” wring on the type of cookie? People have allergies! It was not a sanitary move. I could not believe what I witnessed to save a few dollars for the store!! I won’t ever be back. This was all visible to customers.

What a neat concept! We were in the area visiting Nece’s gluten free bakery — and we were drawn to the logo of a bear and the word “uncommon” below the icon. Walking in we were struck by the floral creations and the curated homewares that would make GREAT gifts. The aisles of packaged goods are nicely laid out — really appreciate the selection of items, many which were new to us. Wish we had known that there was a gluten-free breakfast burrito available earlier in our stay. Also appreciated the coffee bar and smoothie bar. The bakery items looked so delicious and fresh — though none were gluten free, I can always appreciate the creations.

I love this market, great selection of gluten-free foods, prepared foods, and produce.

I don't know what I would do without this little grocery store. Thank you Chloé, you're a rockstar! Elroy's elevates the standard for quality, sustainably sourced food by lightyears. Not only do all of their products ranging from produce to frozen and prepared meals contain only the highest quality, cleanest ingredients, but the producers are respected as well. Brands are researched thoroughly to make sure they're local (when possible), sustainable and supporting community initiatives.I personally am willing to pay more for all of this value both for me, the environment and the folks who lovingly produce our food. It's the true cost of food done right and I'm glad someone is providing it for our community!