Cherylynn N.
Yelp
Let's just get this out of the way...
Canyon Market is expensive.
Like make your wallet cry....EXPENSIVE.
It makes Whole Paycheck seem like a bargain market.
BUT, it's one's choice to shop at Canyon Market or go elsewhere so pricing has no bearing in my rating.
Canyon Market has been a staple neighborhood market in the Glen Park area for over 15 years. It's like a hipsterless Bi-Rite. I've been coming here on and off but more regularly during the pandemic. I visit for convenience when I need to grab several items on my way home. Also, gotta support your local businesses!
With the mask mandate listed, some staff still wear masks (mainly the cashiers).
(+) Nicely curated market with produce, butcher counter, charcuterie, cheese, housebaked bread, prepared foods + made-to-order sandwiches (catering available), bulk goods, booze (beer, wine, spirits), coffee bar, and health & beauty section.
(+) Locally-owned brands and small-batch products. Love being able to get Misir Wot and Injera from a local SF business.
(+) No crazy long lines during off-peak hours. This was a big plus during the height of the pandemic.
(+) Easily accessible via public transportation; right across from the Glen Park Bart Station.
(+) Curbside pick-up and local delivery available.
(-) Very tight aisles. Unless you want to touch booties, you may need to move out the aisle in order for someone else to pass through.
(-) Expensive; high mark-ups for some national brands. Ex. 1 gallon of Martinelli's Apple Juice is $17.99 vs $11 at Safeway, and Aidell's Chicken & Apple Sausage is $9.79 vs $5.99 at Safeway.
(-) Some staff are unnecessarily rude. As in, they'll ignore you when you need help at the deli/butcher counter, then get annoyed that they have to help you. I'll say, "Hi, how are you", "Please", "Thank you", and "Have a good night", and get a blank stare.
It's SF so no parking lot. If you shop during off peak hours, you shouldn't have too much of an issue finding street parking on Wilder and walking down.
Overall, a 4 star upscale, neighborhood market. But, I have to take off a star for my most recent experience. Up until then, customer service has been decent but my encounter with the staff being rude for no reason has me rethinking about returning.
P.S. - Thank you to the kind lady staff who offered to move a dog tied outside unsupervised to a more secure location. The owner refused, saying, "the dog will be ok". *SMH* esp after the dognapping incident at The Good Life in Bernal.