Boney's Bayside Market

Love this little market and the prepared foods and fun choices BUT what they need help with is training these young adults. The young people need to look at the customer, say hi, count change, say thank you, not talk amongst themselves while you wait at the deli counter and they talk to their friends coming in for sandwiches - really a young staff that needs the manager to train and give constructive guidance - no one trains these kids anymore!!!!!

Love the sandwiches but just sat on hold for 11 minutes to then call on another phone and find out they are only taking walk ups, not phone orders. I do like the label on this wine I found. Update Nov 3: just sat on hold for six minutes again today only to be told they are not taking phone orders. Their food is good. Their systems, processes and customer service not so much. They have 5 people making sandwiches and you still have to wait forever for orders. The reason people call to make phone orders in the first place is because it takes so long.

Amazing sandwiches for $8.50! They have unique items. It is more expensive than a regular store but nice if you are looking for something new. Definitely try the sandwiches on focaccia bread

They serve an excellent chicken salad sandwich for $4.95. I had it made with focaccia bread and added sprouts. The sandwich was very large, and I could only finish half. Their broccoli cashew salad was also delicious. There is outdoor seating at the front of the store off Orange Street.

Don’t bother trying to beat the lunch rush… getting here around 10am seeing no line and you think your cold cut won't take long? Ha guess again! There are 12 people back there all focused on making the sandwiches to put on the shelfs for quick grabs. Currently 40 minutes in waiting, all i can do from this point is watch the circus that is Bayside employees cluelessly making sandwiches, forgetting what they are, unwrapping and re-wrapping just to put it on the shelf. Do yourself a favor… just grab something from 7-11. Same quality.

Slowest sandwich place west of the Mississippi. But the problem is severe understaffing, really inefficient management of the systems in place to make a deli run smoothly. This place has really great food, but whoever owns it is not doing the due diligence keep this place running well enough to purchase a simple egg salad sandwich without it taking 30 mins. This should not reflect poorly On the staff, they are not at fault here

I visited Boney’s Market today around noon and ordered a deli sandwich. I waited about 45 minutes before my order was called. Unfortunately, they made the wrong sandwich and only apologized, offering to remake it. By that time, I’d already waited long enough, so I didn’t want to wait again. I usually like their sandwiches, but this experience was very disappointing.

The deli sandwiches are absolutely incredible, ZERO complaints on that front. If I had to pick something to complain about it would maybe be the wait times, but honestly even at that, it’s not that bad. The grocery side has some great looking produce, the general cost of this store is decently expensive for groceries, but that’s to be expected on Coronado Island, overall this place has my proud thumbs up

Best affordable vegetarian sandwiches on the market! Only 5.95! Very grateful. Reason why it's slow for them to make it is because they want you to check around their store and buy stuff. They can't make much money at 5.95 an item unless you buy other things in their store

Loved this little grocery. The foods they offer are a similar selection to Whole Foods and other health-inclined stores. Looked like a great selection of produce as well. Clean and organized. My only complaint was that their in-house bakery items that are packaged on the shelf have no lists of ingredients, which is a challenge for those of us with food intolerances.

Boney's, by itself, is a wonderful grocery that is akin to what used to be Whole Foods but with a more curated product. I went for the sandwiches at their remarkable deli. Their Sandwhich and smoothie selection is full, diverse, and delivers the best lunch (in my case) you could want. Fresh ingredients, great flavors, and friendly staff. My only criticism would be to augment the sandwich work force to accommodate the demand. These sandwiches ARE IN DEMAND!

Quality of food gets the 4-5 stars. Customer service at the deli takes away 3. 45 minute waits for sandwiches and if you try to call in you will just sit on hold indefinitely. If I'm the owner I'm firing the deli manager. You are losing thousands in jaded customers who have given your deli several chances and given up. I'm done.

50 minutes to get a sandwich. the staff has zero motivation to serve their customers. this kitchen needs a manager that can motivate their staff to work. i would never come back here again. such a waste of my time.

I am so bummed I have to leave this review. I have been doing my grocery shopping at Boney's since the early 2000s. I loved this store and that it was owned by a family who cared about the community. Unfortunately things have gone downhill. The customer service from the cashiers is some of the worst I have experienced: from the young, dark haired, female manager with the heavy eye makeup that was running the register to the other cashiers, I can honestly say that I won't be back. I'm sorry Debi and family. The way your staff treats your long time customers speaks volumes.

Getting worse !! Had the nastiest checkout at Boney's - this person could not have been more unpleasant and rude. I asked her name because she was so rude and wouldn't tell me because she knew it would be bad. Debbie Boney take notice of your staff !!!

They really need to hire new deli staff. Sandwiches are very good but takes like 30 minutes to get a sandwich bc the staff moves so slow like they're moving through molasses. It's actually comical to watch if I wasn't hangry. A lot of times they refuse phone orders bc they're so "busy" If you ask from something from the case they will just mind their business like you're invisible when they can obviously see you. Cashiers have been nice. Just dk whats the deal w deli people.

Boney's is a staple small market with fresh food. Boney's is a good local market, with small town character. Little pricey

Love coming here but today the deli was freakishly slow. All the workers seemed to have "act like a snail" as their New Year's resolutions. We ordered at 12:25 and got our two sandwiches at 1:15.

Who would've thought there would be such a good smoothie place inside a market?! So here's an interesting thing: It's inside a market, yet they ran out of apple juice and couldn't replenish it?? You would think they could just walk over to the juice aisle and grabbed a bottle! How hard would that be?! The man at the smoothie service counter was rather rude, but the smoothie was good. The cookies were really good too! Would I go out of my way to come back? Probably not...

GET THE SANDWICHES HERE IF ITS THE LAST THING YOU DO! So delicious and fresh made. So much flavor and all on fresh focaccia bread. Pricing is so fair, around $10 for a massive sandwich. I always get the Baja turkey and add mustard. If they have the elote corn dip in the refrigerator section I highly recommend purchasing but beware it is spicy. Sometimes the wait for the sandwiches can be a while but totally worth it. Good tip is to walk to the park at the end of the street to eat your sandwich

This is a fabulous place to pick-up fresh oranic foods, and a bite to eat for lunch. I'd just like to see some fresh hot coffee by Kean Coffee in Tustin, CA.

Amazing store has organic gluten-free. Lots of choices the best food I found in a while traveling.

How hard is it to make a sandwich? These people take foreverrrrr to prep sandwich's. If you must order here order ahead by 30 minutes and expect to still wait.

Excellent selection of groceries and fresh foods. Very reasonable prices for a specialty market. I enjoyed their fresh mozzarella cheese balls and peppadew peppers. Both made for a great night time snack!

Love this Coronado gem. Fresh produce, decent fish at the deli. Organic choices left and right. Very good wine selection. But wait...there's still more! They have the best sandwich deli on the island. Order anything and your will be a regular for life. Pre made selections of salads, pastas and sandwiches are there for the groan and go. Parking lot is small and busy due to the superb selections and fresh items. This is the place to go and put together a full picnic lunch before you head out for the day. Unique beverages, food, snacks and just about anything else you need.

Lived in Coronado for awhile growing up & I always looked forward to getting to go to this market. Now 10 years later, I'm still excited. I always come here before hitting the bay for the day & get a sandwich made. I love all the options for pre made food too. They have this spinach chicken pasta (cold) and it's amazing. I get it every time I go! Along with these pickles in a bag lol. It's one of those markets I go to & end up getting way more than I should. Just because everything looks so good. One of my favorite things about this place is it's consistently been great. I've done my grocery shopping here, my lunches, quick snacks, and it's always fresh and delicious. You think after 10 years I'd get tired lol, but I'm still a regular here!

Another review of the poor performance at the deli. Went to Boney's to get two sandwiches before a small concert at the Coronado Landing. There were three people in line to order at 1pm on Saturday. After placing our order we browsed the store bought a few other items for 15 mins. No sandwiches ready yet. After another 15 mins asked again and still not ready, and were told only three more orders in front of us. After another 30 mins we finally received our order. It would have been nice to know this extremely long hour long wait for a sandwich when we placed our order....duhhh!! When we finally sat down to eat our sandwiches there was no avocado that we paid extra for, really!! While waiting for our sandwiches I never seen a work crew work so slowly. Pitiful!! The sandwiches were pretty good and the staff was friendly. Management needs to do something about this situation or no one will have the time to get a sandwich here.

Boney's Bayside Market is self-proclaimed "Coronado's Own Natural & Specialty Foods Store" is true and a gem. As a Coronado visitor, it is great to get a handmade/fresh sandwich and have a nice selection of upscale side dishes. Often as we wait for our sandwiches to be made, we'll shop for breakfast items to have during our visit. (Eating at Island restaurants are expensive and hard to stay with a healthy diet.) For dinner we had two sandwiches: a turkey sandwich and a turkey Panini. Both came with ample amounts of freshly sliced turkey that was moist and flavorful. The sandwich we had our choice of several breads and spreads. The greens were quite fresh. The Panini included an ample amount of rich sundried tomatoes. You can have a choice of spreads, as well. They are open 8:30 am to 8:30 pm. If you are on the north side of the island, this can be a good alternative to restaurant dining. Don't forget your corkscrew and plastic glasses, for they have a good collection of wines.

Boneys deli counter consistently has the worst service. I ordered a pound of sliced meat and had to wait 30 minutes while 7 people hung out behind the counter and there were few customers as it was Sunday morning. This isn't a one-off... next time I'll just go to Vons.

Deli Boney's Bayside: slow food, made well, value for $. Recommendations: Garden burger from menu board. Chicken arugula ready-to-go sandwich. Ready-to-go sandwiches are generous. Share with friend or save half for later. Low-carbon packaging on many. Summary: Lunchtime Boney's deli: the in-store line to order from menu likely will be quite long, as is the wait for sandwiches to be ready. Deli staff seem to have large orders in addition to individual orders to fill, which slows them down. Pressed for time? There is are two cases of of ready-to-go sandwiches, salads and other prepared foods. Ready-to-go sandwiches are just as good as those on order from menu board and fairly priced. Cash register staff attentive and effective. More: Boney's Deli: If on island walk or cycle over to the Deli, lowering your carbon footprint. It's at the quiet end of Orange with a few businesses for regular citizens' everyday needs: grocery and hardware. Tuesday there is a farmer's market right around the corner https://www.facebook.com/coronadofarmersmarket/. .... Yes, the call in ordering for the Deli doesn't work very well. See other reviews on this. Two suggestions: 1/ How about learning to appreciate slow food and to anticipate Boney's busiest Deli times and work around. If you want a hand made- sandwiches at a fair price this Boney's deli is a good option. 2/ If seamless ordering is a must, how about Chipotle (with invasive tracking no extra charge. Citation: https://thetakeout.com/chipotle-mobile-app-rewards-order-gps-location-tracking-1850026070). Chipotle Coronado is located on the other end of Orange Ave just across from the del. They are employing robots to assist preparers. Expect congestion at south end of Orange. Please when on island observe speed limits, and prepare to be patient and careful if in a car. Lots of people on foot at the intersection where Chipotle is located.

I would like whoever manages Boney's to order a sandwich from Parkplace, both online and over the phone, to see how easy ordering should be. Boney's has great sandwiches but horrible management. The ordering process is broken, and they are unwilling to fix it.

Prices were reasonable and the deli salads looked delicious. I only came here to get a drink and found a selection of iced teas and kombuchas. I opted for a peach oolong tea that was really good. There was only one cashier but she was nice enough. I would come back to try the sandwiches.

i ordered two sandwiches and waited an hour to receive them, while the deli workers paid no mind to others waiting. Instead of giving me my sandwiches they put it off to the side horrible service

Very good selections for lunch at the Deli! The island Baja is perfect for someone who wants to taste a mouthful of veggies and turkey, with a little bit of heat! Bread goes great with it and soup of the day will make a nice side.

Don't get me wrong, the island Baja sandwich was delicious. But like all these other reviews, it was unbelievable how long it took to get a sandwich. It took us 58 minutes for 2 sandwiches to be made. And it seemed like the staff could care less how slow they were moving. They truly all looked miserable and maybe it was just an off day, but when you have 18 tickets in your window you think you'd try to work more efficiently to get orders going but no, not here. I'd never seen anyone work so slow in my life. I waited 45 min before finally asking how much longer and they were not happy with me. I'd spare yourself and go somewhere else. Or at minimum, only call ahead way in advance to place your order.

Boneys seems like it's run by a bunch of incompetents. Today I was told that my sandwich would be ready in 20-25 minutes. I later found myself waiting at the pickup table 40 minutes after that call. Maybe today was "lets see how slow we can possibly move day" and I missed the memo... but that's really what it seemed like. They knew I was waiting, they knew they were 15 minutes behind (I made sure to let them know), yet they continued to show no remorse for their customers!!! They work like they don't even have a manager. They clearly don't care about their service because several reviews described the exact same situation as me. Horrible service... it's a shame their sandwiches are so good because if they weren't, this place would be LONG gone.

Amazing sandwiches! Large portions and very reasonably priced. I now go here every time I'm in Coronado

I love this cute local market. It located at a very nice spot, a couple blocks to the ferry landing pier. It's convenient for people to grab and go. The market is not big, but it has all people need, with good and various products. There're a lot of local things that you can find at this place, such as the local wines, beers and pastries. I am so looking forward to trying the Coronado local wines which has a lovely Coronado Island map on the label. I heard their deli food is great too, I'll grab a sandwich next time I go there. By the way, I really love their paper bag's illustration graphic. To be honestly, my husband thought it was my drawing at the beginning since my art style is so similar to that. It is beautiful artwork for this cute market! I love it.

Came here to grab lunch for a little picnic with friends after paddle boarding. Very reminiscent of Sprouts/Whole Foods. They have a large selection of alcoholic drinks, kombucha, a deli, etc. They have a small parking lot right outside but I believe it was a 2 hr limit. Signs posted everywhere you'd be towed or fined if you're there longer, so beware! They have a pretty good selection of deli sandwiches and subs at really good prices! I shared the meatball sub with my daughter and we both liked it. Good flavor and very tasty, the bread was nice and soft. We also grabbed some cut up berries and pineapple, and the caprese salad. Daughter also got the banana blues smoothie which she loved. I should have grabbed one for myself because it was yummy! The wait for the sub, smoothie and caprese salad took a little while, but not bad of a wait. They were pretty busy but got my order up and ready in just a few minutes. Service was good. Staff was friendly and efficient. Checking out was quick as the line moved fast. I was surprised to see that a lot of their prices were lower than their competitors. Place is clean and covid prepped. Definitely recommend and I'll be back to try more stuff from the deli!

If you want a sandwich, expect to wait about 20 minutes. But everyone in our group loved the sandwiches they got and our kids got theirs for $2.50! I got the Pastrami Reuben grilled panini sandwich and it was perfect. One thing I like is a perfectly Proportioned sandwich. You know those delis that you go to where they put in so much pastrami (or meat of your choosing) that it's about 90% meat and then 5% top slice and 5% bottom slice of bread and you really just get the meat in each bite? the kind where they say "would you like some bread to go with your pound of meat?" I'm not as big a fan of that as I am of a sandwich done right--you know the meat/bread/cheese/condiment ratio has to be just right to taste everything in each bite? Well these guys and gals got it right. I'd be happy to return for another lunch next time I'm in Coronado. Just be prepared to wait. --------TL;DR-------- PROS: great sandwich making skills at the deli. prices are very reasonable. plenty of variety in the choices. Fresh OJ was awesome CONS: long wait for a sandwich. Maybe 20 minutes or so on a Sunday afternoon BOTTOM LINE: I loved it except for the long wait. I'll be back again (as long as I'm not in a hurry at all).

Great Ruebens! Our office orders sandwiches from Boney's once or twice a week. We call ahead and everything is ready for pick-up by the time we get there. Everything is wrapped up and labeled nice, so nothing is falling apart and it's easy to hand out. We love this place!

The food was delicious! I had the clam chowder soup, Coronado Club and Peaches & Cream smoothie. Everything tasted fresh and for the price it was great! The only con would be the wait. There was about 10 employees and it took 30 minutes for my order. There was one other customer in the market waiting but 30 minutes for 1 sandwich is not reasonable. I don't understand what took so long. I'm hoping it was just an off day. I do plan on coming back- hopefully with an updated review!

Really cute place but $17 is a little steep for a pack of 6 paper towels.. definitely won't be doing my every day shopping there but they seem to have a good fish/meat market section

The deli has quite literally the slowest service I've ever experienced. It's almost comical.

great sandwiches but we stood and waited for them to be made for about an hour, good but not with the wait

The BEST place to get a quick sandwich, smoothie, fruits or healthy snacks in Coronado! We were visiting for the weekend found this place on yelp. It did not disappoint, and the prices are super reasonable, too!

Island Baja and the Coronado club is the best! Our go to when I'm picking up something for dinner or during lunch at work. I hear their tri tip is amazing as well!

What an awesome place! I have been a regular for 12 years. After a long work day, I got back to my friends house I have been pet sitting. Oh no last portion of food. I looked everywhere and didn't find the reserve! Took a half hour to find the parking spot! So I took the dog with me and got to Boneys just at closing. They let me dash in and purchase a bag ! Yay saved the day. Thanks so much for caring about customers!

This review is specific to the deli. It is our go-to sandwich spot on Coronado Island. Nowhere else even comes close. First of all, their sandwiches are DELICIOUS! Absolutely yummy every time. They are incredibly reasonably priced, especially by Coronado standards. Their side salads are great, too. The only one that has disappointed is the beet salad - too bland, but everything else is top-notch. We love this deli!

Reminds me of Trader Joe's with all the organic and raw foods available here. I love that they have a spice section, allowing you to scoop however much you want into little baggies. They also have a counter where they make subs and sell premade salads and whatnot, I've got to try their yummy looking sandwiches one of these days! I mainly just come here for groceries but looking to venture out to their home made pasta salads and more soon. Now, let me tell you about their cookies!!!! They are sooooo dang goood. Im obsessed with the white chocolate macadamia nut cookies here. Chewy and perfectly balanced between sweet and slightly salty. I can legit eat a dozen in one sitting. They're dangerously delicious!!!

OLD SCHOOL STYLE supermarket with great produce and friendly helpful service like the good old days. Parking is free on their lot !

Love this place. Tons of variety, lots of vegan & vegetarian options if that's your thing. The prepared food is fantastic. I truly go here for the deli. Outstanding, and the prices are very reasonable. The service is great too. Not sure how you could give this place less that 5 stars. Highly recommended.

These folks are the best. If they were located in my area of LA--they would also be the best, but you would never be able to get in the store. Very reasonable prices, friendly service, and great tasting fresh foods add up to a 5 of 5. You won't get boned at Boney's. Great place to get a picnic meal together for the beach or park. They have a deli that will make you a custom sandwich with Boars Head meats. Produce area, salads, prepared ready to go foods. Beats constantly dining out--just put your healthy meal together here. This store is a real gem, wish that there was one closer to where I am. I'll be sure to stop in again next time on Coronado--it's a "no brainer." Wish List: Put the Perrier back in the chiller! (Lemon and Regular). Miss that.

Stopped by the deli last week to grab a meatball sub (which are usually fantastic) only to be given a meatball sandwich with no cheese on a hotdog bun. Menu specifies French rolls, have had this sandwhich on a French roll many times in the past.... Not sure what's going on here. I called the deli to tell them about the mishap only to be written off and be told "we don't have hot dog buns". So, I'm not sure what this was below (brioche hot dog bun maybe?) but it certainly wasn't a French roll, and was about half the size of what it usually comes on. I've reached out to their email twice about this and haven't heard a word. Not sure what's going on with this place but there's been a very noticeable nose dive in the quality of what they're doing and who works there. Such a shame!

I hadn't been here for a few years and now I remember why. The absolute worst deli on the island. Be prepared to wait 30 minutes for your order! I ordered the pastrami panini and after 30 minutes I got two slices of bread and a paper thin slice of pastrami. Wasted my entire lunch hour waiting for the worst sandwich I've ever had! Next time I'll go to one of the other multiple delis in the island.

This review is specifically for the Deli inside of the market: Absolutely delicious sandwiches!!! I've tried their Island Baja, meatball, pastrami, and Coronado club, all multiple times and they were fantastic. The prices are unbeatable for the quantity and quality of your sandwich, usually around 7 dollars. This deli does have long wait times. Deal with it. Especially during meal hours, they get an absurd amount of orders in person and over the phone. If you don't like waiting or are impatient, call in early and place your order for pickup.

I'm so glad a co-worker at NASNI recommended I come out the back carrier gate and try Boney's. I visit NASNI from Virginia about 1-2x annually and normally they take me to the touristy area to lunch and dinner by the Hotel Del. This time I went to the opposite end of Orange Ave and had a delicious - and I do mean delicious - sandwich at Boney's Bayside Market. They have over a dozen smoothies and between 2-3 dozen sandwich options - mostly the same ones but you can get them on any kind of bread or as a wrap. My first day here - I went with the Coronado Club sandwich on whole wheat bread. The sandwich had turkey, jack cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, sprouts, and sun-dried tomato basil spread. It was AMAZING. Let me tell you - perfect portions of everything - fresh soft bread - and not huge chunks of anything that popped out of the back when I took my first bite (bc that's annoying). I love a good sandwich and buddy, this was one. The second day I stopped in more to get some snacks for the plane and a cookie or two (bc those are really good too just to the left of the sandwich/deli area are a bunch of fresh baked cookies and breads. Well in addition to my cookies and almond date snacks for the plane, I went with the Mango Madness smoothie at the suggestion of the gal behind the counter. It has mango, banana, strawberry and orange juice. A good refreshing smoothie and it held me over, with some of the date snacks, until dinner with a friend later that night. This market has a lot of healthy food items you probably can't get anywhere else on the island and the sandwiches and smoothies are very good. It has an attached parking lot with a good amount of parking as well as metered street parking all along Orange Ave in front.