Mrs Gooch's Cafe - S San Diego

This is honestly the third time I've had problems with being overcharged at this store! I was billed $8.93 for asparagus that I didn’t buy. Before that, I was charged $3.49 for a drink that I don’t think I purchased, and it wasn’t in my grocery bag either. Prior to that, I was charged $4.00 for hot food that I never ordered! This is becoming a serious issue! Be sure to check your receipt! The staff is so friendly that you might not think to verify your bill. It feels like a scam at Whole Foods!

The atmosphere is quite unwelcoming. The overall ambiance feels oppressive, and even the other customers seem to mirror that sentiment. I cannot recommend this store. Will I come back? I don't think so. I'll be searching for dog treats elsewhere.

I ordered a Chantilly cake for a birthday celebration. At first, I only intended to get a slice, but sadly, they were sold out for the day. The slice was priced at around $3.95, so I opted to buy the whole cake instead. It turned out to be absolutely delicious and full of flavor, particularly with the berries mixed in. The taste was perfection! The entire cake cost me $30. The store itself was clean and well-stocked, and the service was excellent. The bakers were friendly, too.

I love to stop in Whole Foods every once in a while to see what I can pick up from their bakery. I'm a sucker for pastries and WF has a decent selection. My new obsession is their mini fruit tart. Ringing in at $2.25, these little things pack a punch in flavor and texture. The cream is sooo good and the fruits are so fresh with a slight tartness to balance out the sweetness. I don't get any groceries here because the prices... just wth. Why is everything at a markup? I'll ball out when my husband is an Attending lol. But as of right now, I'll just stick to their bakery which has some yummies that won't break the bank. Btw, their meat section has a very bad smell. For those prices, it shouldn't smell worse than my beloved Asian supermarkets.

How great is it to visit a great Whole Foods? When they do it right, it's so nice. I feel like this Whole Foods in La Jolla has a lot of things going for it: A big hot food area with lots of seating, a decent-sized olive bar, a bakery with various baked goods, and lots of self-checkout kiosks. I visited because I wanted a salad. They do have a salad bar here, but I didn't want to think too much, and I just wanted to pick up an already compiled salad. They do have some readymade salads, but not a huge selection. I found a chickpea curry spring greens salad, which was very tasty and felt nutritious. I kind of wish the wine section would be a little bigger, because I didn't really find too many wines that I wouldn't find at Kroger, I mean, Ralph's. I don't know if it was because I was carrying a large tote bag with me when I visited, but I saw two security guards roaming around the store. They were kind of in my proximity but kind of not. I guess that's nice that they are on top of security here, but gee whiz.