Podesto's

I have lived in Stockton for over 20 years, and Podestos has always been known for their quality of products, a specialty store! Unfortunately, since the new ownership has taken over the product quality is not the same! I am sad we no longer have a store in town we can count on for quality products. Mostly the areas that I have noticed that are lacking in quality are, the meat department, produce and the bakery.. The meat department does not look as clean and the service is not the same! I had a very rude young man wait on me a couple of weeks ago, that has never happened in all the years that I’ve been shopping there. The bakery: I have purchased several baked goods that were inedible due to too much salt or stale, Produce: just is not at the standard it once was! But the prices are still outrageous! I always was okay with the higher prices because of the quality, but that is no longer the case. I will not be shopping there, the amount I use too. It’s really too bad, I wonder if others have had this experience as well?

The Down Fall is real. Quality decline. This WAS my favorite place to go to for delightful pastries and a great sandwich. Great food and people. I have been noticing the down fall of the bakery. The stale pastries is real. They look great but are old. I love the apricot and raspberry pockets. They are $19.99lb. After purchasing them i realized they were old. I tried 3 more different times and were stale also. Its like they are days old. So I realized most pastries weren't fresh. I don't recommend anything anymore from a counter there. I would stick with the many varieties of food through out the store. They have a great selection especially for holidays coming up. Workers are still awesome.

This was the second time the sandwich was a disappointment! Hardly any meat!! More vegetables than anything!! It Was supposed to be smoked turkey and it was flavorless. The bread was so hard I could barely bite into it. They used to have good sandwiches! I will not be back! If you want a good sandwich go to Genova Bakery. Yes, it's in the worst part of Stockton but it's worth the drive and you'll get delicious bread and enough meat!! Way better than the disappointing mess at Podestos

Stopped here for lunch because I heard their deli sandwiches are amazing, and I can verify, great sandwiches. What really blows me away is their deli department and their extensive selection of imported and rare cheeses. They also make traditional deli dishes in the store daily, including a stuffed bell peppers, lasagna, and stuffed grape leaves. A superb Italian deli and grocery store.

Looking for the beat of the best look no further. Imported meats and cheese from around the world. Amazing pastries and in the back you can get fresh mad sausage. Friendly and knowledgeable staff that always have a smile when you walk in . They have fresh organic produce and a alcohol aisle. And the beat part for me that is the except EBT food stamps as a form of payment . Great place to step out of the norm.

Everything here is great quality and fresh. Best carrot cake in town. Highest quality items prices are a bit higher but worth every penny. Employees are not very friendly.

Best deli (fantastic sandwiches) and butcher in town though the produce leaves a little something to be desired.

I specifically come here for the high quality meat they have. Very clean and fresh cuts available.

Pretty upscale market with a nice deli and bakery for this area. I'd say real close to Whole Foods quality and the prices match. But this local indy store has been around in this town for over 55 years, so it is well deserved for them to be a local fave. I only got a sandwich for the road and a bakery item, so no significant grocery shopping. I was traveling back home and didn't have a cooler so I refrained. But next time if I have a cooler, their meat counter will get exercised. Got a Salami Sandwich ($11/4*) from their deli and it was pretty solid. Every sandwich is customized, so every customer fills out a card, checks off your preferences and hand it over to a deli clerk. Nothing out of the ordinary here, just your basic sandwich stuff, but with quality and fresh ingredients. I liked everything in my sandwich, was even to put alfalfa sprouts in it, as I haven't had that option in over a decade. I wished there would have been an option to add oil n vinegar to make it more 'Italian' tasting, so I had to settle on just mayo and mustard, which is more classic American tasting to me. Still a solid sandwich that I was able to eat in 2 intervals so a decent value in my book. Coffee Crunch Cake ($7/3.5*) Very impressive tall cake with a very moist crumb. A little too industrial tasting for me but better than other grocery cakes like Safeway, which taste like plastic to me, so many additives and stabilizers. Cake part had a light chocolate taste, but maybe it was supposed to be more coffee-like? I couldn't taste any coffee except for this super hard and sweet candy on top used for garnish. Indeed that candy offered a 'crunch' element but in a very cloying and awkward way. Sure it was nice and glossy and even resembled shiny coarse stone like obsidian. But to take a bite that big of hard candy to go along a delicate cake was just too extreme for me. I think if that candy were in smaller chunks, more like a crumb texture, it would disperse more sending coffee flavor more evenly and not risk breaking a tooth on that hard sweet candy. I had higher hopes for this. Gawked at their butchers counter and it was pretty darn impressive, Pretty high quality stuff but also insanely expensive. Steaks start at $20 per pound and easily rises double to triple from there. But they got some serious cut steaks here, like 2-3 inch thick cuts and they even have a couple versions of wagyu steaks. Nothing is prewrapped, everything has to go through a clerk. Produce section just meh and regular. Well kept but Safeway may have a more extensive produce section. Dry goods definitely Whole Foods level. They seem to have a guy out front bbqing meats like sausages and tri-tip, like 7 days a week, which is impressive. I got there around 11 am and the employee was just setting up. Otherwise I may have tried something. Cool store, that if this were in my town, I'd be a reg. Since I was just a passing traveler, just call me impressed.

Coming to Podesto's Market is a treat for me. I get to indulge in treats that very from cookies to slices of cake, pies, and even hand pies, which I believe the hand pies are made in house. It has taken me some time, but I think I'm able to tell what items are made here at the store compared to items prepared elsewhere and sold here. The items that they have brought in are very good quality and taste great, I just prefer to have items that are made in-house, it satisfies my taste buds. Today I purchased "Podesto's Own" cookies. These are cookies they make in house. Today the flavours I purchased was lemon, malted white chocolate and a peppermint shortbread cookie. The price is $19.99/pound for these cookies and I bought roughly 4 to 6 of each of those flavours I mentioned, so I spent $11.51 total, but like I said, I get to indulge when I come to this store and it's no surprise to me when I get to the register. Some times I even surprise myself because I over estimate the prices which makes me happy to feel like I saved a little Today I also purchased three different kinds of cheeses that I was able to find in very small sizes. Literally, I think I paid $1.76 for the smallest one and I paid $3.12 for the bigger one. These are name brands that are expensive. (For my price range anyways) However these are cheeses that I would like to know what they taste like but I don't want to buy the full amount because what if I don't like it, they're too expensive for me to buy and then have to throw away so I'm excited to try the cheeses that I bought today. The last thing that I bought today was a green onion dip mix that I can only find at this store. I used to be able to find it at another store that is close by but for some reason, they stopped selling the green onion flavour and only sell the French onion, which I haven't even tried. I just know that the green onion is amazing and it doesn't matter what brand I try nothing compares to this one so I come to Podesto's to get this dip because thankfully they have carried it for years. It was really busy today, especially in the bakery and deli area, however, the people working today in that area were very friendly and tried to get to everyone as soon as possible. Once I got to the cashier everything went smooth. The long lines were gone and I got out of there without spending more than $40 today which is great. Oh, I forgot about something. I came across a fruit preserve that I did not think would be available at any store because I've only been able to find this online but it tastes amazing and it's low in sugar, which is what I'm always looking for as well. (Let's pretend like I didn't buy all those cookies today please...) Anyways, it's Fior di frutta, wild blueberries. I'm very excited for this. Now I know where to purchase this. I hope you have a successful shopping trip as I have today at Podesto's. There's so much to stumble upon and excite your taste buds!

We've been coming to Podesto's Market in Stockton for more than 30 years. We love the made to order deli sandwiches, soup and salad bar, fresh produce and most especially the Meat Counter! Just like the old fashioned meat markets of old, but without thumbs on the scales. Wide selection of beef, pork, chicken, seafood, sausages and more. My husband is a former professional cook and swears by their quality. We may be able to find it cheaper elsewhere but the proof is in the flavor and marbling. The meat is nicely trimmed and it's also a great place to get your Thanksgiving turkey, spareribs and tomahawk steaks. A couple photos to illustrate. Good service, selection and a bit pricey but competitive pricing for the most part.

1st time grocery visit! We walked in around 2p on a Sunday - not packed at all. As you first enter the store, it gives a bit of local TJ's vibe- Fresh produce section was a bit confusing at first but after the 3rd veggie bagged, I realized that the "organic" section was on the right side of the store. Anyways, first things first, we decide to walk down the liquor aisle just to check for availability. They have a full rack of See's Candies options closer to the registers with other chocolates. We just needed a few items (veggies, yogurt, rib-eyes & mini Coke cans) for this visit but will be back to check out their hot food / sandwich section.

We stopped by after one of my daughter's soccer games to grab some lunch. I used to come here as a kid for their deli sandwiches, and walking in felt just the same as I remembered. The store has the freshest veggies, deli meats, and bakery items. We ordered our sandwiches by filling out the forms with exactly what we wanted, handed them to the deli, and did a little shopping while they were being made. We couldn't resist the bakery, so we picked up cannolis, cookies, and focaccia bread to take home. There's a small seating area inside, so we sat down to enjoy our sandwiches before the drive. They were fresh, delicious, and packed with flavor. On the way home, I tried my Reese's cookie, and it totally hit the spot.

A crowd of us waited for about 10 minutes at the deli and workers couldn't acknowledge any of us so we left. Not closing time, middle of the afternoon.

I love me some podestos! If you want some good quality ingredients or meat especially this is the place to go. I haven't really tried any of their hot bar food options since they kinda just look they are sitting there all day. But I will say the deli sandwiches and bakery are so good just I get sorta overwhelmed with how many cheeses and deli meats they have that I don't really know what to try. Comment with some sandwich combos you've tried that you'd recommend! Bbq here is also great especially the trip tip sandwich. Everyone is very nice and welcoming here hope this spot stays here for a long time.

I live in Sacramento now, but there are a few places that I make a point to stop at when I'm passing through or visiting friends. Podesto's has an amazing cheese and deli meat section as well as desserts and a well stocked meat counter. We've never done any "regular" grocery shopping here, but tend to stop by when we need items we can't find elsewhere or are making a charcuterie board for a party. The staff can be busy, but in our experience have always been really friendly. One of my favorite things to stop here for is their sandwiches! They get really busy during lunch, but for good reason. The sandwiches are delicious. I typically order the Hodge Podge on Dutch Crunch but will change it up from time to time. The prepared food section is also great, whether you're looking to pick up sides with lunch, a warm lunch or a meal for later they have some great and tasty options. If you see the mac and cheese available, I highly recommend getting some. IT IS SO GOOD! Lincoln Center has plenty of parking, the Podesto's side can get a bit full, but we've always been able to find a spot. They also have some tables if you would like to enjoy your lunch there or meet up with a friend.

Victor, store manager, was so kind to offer us free sandwiches. Went back yesterday and received amazing sandwiches, just like the ones we have purchased before! So glad they listen to their customers. This is the quality I expect. Thank you! Updated photos.

Whoever is making the tri tip on Thursday afternoons needs some cooking lessons. Overcooked. Overcooked. And tiny pieces. So odd compared to whoever else cooks throughout the week.

They have a new salad bar and awesome soup bar. The clam chowder and the chili was excellent prices & are very reasonable. They offer crackers & bread for a small amount. The salad bar looks to die for & it has crab, quinoa, and so many other good toppings. The salad this time but definitely maybe next time. There is seating area adjacent to the deli where you can sit and eat your lunch with a nice view. It is a self serve, salad and soup bar.

Great Store & Reasonable Prices + Attentive Employees & The Meat Counter & Deli Are One Of The Best In Stockton. Try Shopping There I Think That You Maybe Surprised""""""""""""

I was in the store and slipped up in the store. They had water on the floor that I didn't see . They lied and said that it wasn't water on the floor. My clothes was wet when I got up. I hurt my knee. They didn't pay me doctor bills. Stay out of this store

Super good deli, every time I'm in the area I eat here . All high quality meat and fresh bread .

6/19/2023 Ohhh how I miss Podesto's.. Especially, the famous..Coffee cake crunch.. It's great to be able to share memories with my son.. We used to have this cake on special occasions.. Picked up some other goodies and a few pastries to take back home. Hot foods and deli also looked good.

Service was great It's been a few years since I bought bread from Podesto's Market, they must have changed their recipe.. I bought 2 ciabatta, 6 dinner/ sandwich rolls that were Podesto's not Genoa They were just as bad as Genoa's if not worse. Completely flattened out no substance to them horrible for sandwiches! I bought 3 eclairs with custard filling It was a solid slab of sugar chocolate, Ganache NOT! on the top. A solid slab of sugar custard it didn't qualify as custard they used to have a mix of custard and real whip cream and do not even ask me about the pastry dough they used! Airy Choux pastry NOT! Last time I buy these items! The store is still clean and pleasant and friendly staff most of the time but today was a disappointment!

Good store overall. Meat and deli are wonderful. Recently sold to Mar Val and I am not sure I like the changes. Produce seems different and deli service seems exceptionally slow. I see a turnover in employees as well. Still 4 stars, will update in the future. 26 year customer.

i was in tonight picking up a sandwich. this is the second time in a month my sandwich has been incorrect. my order was clear, half the items checked were included, the other half left off the sandwich... but the gal didn't say "hey we are missing xyz". the worst part is no where did we say we wanted mayo (we have an egg allergy) and it was covered in mayo so it had to be thrown away. they were not busy, we were the only ones there. no excuse for not following the slip or being able to communicate with the customer. super disappointed as a veggie sandwich is now $11 and was inedible. deli staff needs better training.

Overall, Podestos is a very good market. They have many of the hard to find, imported items. The Deli department is superb. Some of the best sandwiches in Stockton. I'm giving it 3 stars because you must ALWAYS pay very close attention to the dairy department's expiration dates. I frequently find milk that expired a week before. Just today, November 9, 2024 I saw gallons of milk that expired on November 5, 2024. (See photo). You also have to be careful in the produce department. You'll frequently find produce that is long past its prime and heading into funky town.

Really cool, old school feel grocery store. Podesto's reminds me of a neighborhood grocery store only much fancier and more expensive, LOL! I came in looking for Alpine bologna and they carried it so I was pretty excited about that. The deli was pretty crowded for mid-afternoon but I was helped quickly and the staff was very friendly. Since I hadn't been inside this store in YEARS, I decided to do a lap. I liked the fact that they have their own baked goods aside from the pre-packaged items you normally see. And I was absolutely thrilled to see they still make my favorite Coffee Crunch cake. I decided to only get one slice. And even though it was $7, it was worth every single bite. While I would not shop here exclusively since they are so pricey, it's definitely worth visiting occasionally for special items you may not find at the big name stores. However, if you don't mind the steep prices, this store incredibly clean, well stocked and provides good old fashioned customer service that you just don't see a lot of anymore. No self check-out here!

Podestos before the sale was 5 stars and now I'm giving them 2 stars. Terrible customer service! The checkers don't greet you at all. Store looks junky and not as clean as it used to be. Where are all of the workers prior to the sale? Don't change something that wasn't broke!

Excellent product choices!! Deli and bakery have great choices. I shop there for specialty items.

Well it's a new week and nothing has changed. Even though I was told that it would be fixed. No way of seeing the new weekly ad unless I go to the store. Things have changed since Marval has taken over. Meat prices has gone up, sandwiches have less meat and I no longer receive weekly ads in the mail nor do they update the ad on their website in a timely manner. It is Thursday and still have an ad that expired two days ago. When I called the store the manager told me he has no control over that. The main office handles that. Didn't even say he would look into it.

Sandwiches are bomb! I recently discovered that I can get my Dutch crunch flipped upside down and hallowed and my life has been changed forever. The sandwiches are nicely portioned. They are made to order and they make em pretty fast for as many orders as they get. Especially during the lunch rush, because that's the main time I come in to get one. They have so many varieties of meats and pasta salads, they have hot food, pastry's, etc. The store is pretty big. I still haven't had the chance to actually walk around it. As I've only come in twice and it was straight to the deli to pick up my sandwich. One day soon I will walk through the isles so I can see what they carry overall. I'm excited to come back and I define it recommend if you're in the area or passing through to stop by!

BBQ is Always good but prices have gone up. Haven't been here in a few years. Sandwiches are still good too but really expensive for me.

The deli is not the same as far as the pre made entrees. The food in the case all looked dry. Bought a Frittata which was wonderful years ago, it was dry and had a strange seasoning in it, I had to throw it out. Chicken parmesan was dry. The girls at the counter did not seem happy to work there. The older guy who checked us out at the register, who was older, did not smile or act friendly. I felt he was a manager. My husband used to be a butcher years ago at Podesto's and worked for the original owners, also for Draeger's, Lunardi's and Petrini's markets all high end in Northern Ca. This place no longer shows pride in customer service.

Unorganized and confusing when busy. The redheaded girl is aggressive and rude when speaking to customers. It's making sandwiches, relax and be kind to customers. Probably won't return, there are many deli's in this town.

Cool Italian market with great deli. Something for everyone. Small town feel, welcoming, exceptional customer service. Lots hot meal items, they will heat it up for you if needed, bakery items.

All the girls had a stuck up attitude in the deli making the sandwiches except the one who helped me, stop hiring young people if they cant have a positive attitude i think. My sandwiches where good some ingredients where missing but they where decent a little small for 12 dollars though.

I really like the food items I buy there. It's also an attractive store. My problem is with the checkers. A few younger checkers who are sometimes there are friendly as is Donnie . There are other checkers there who are outrageously rude. I say hello and they don't answer. What kind of business operates in this way? What makes it worse is that they say hello to some people. If I had ever been rude to them this would be understandable. But I have always been polite. I think they don't say hello because I used to get cash back ( $20) , but since they told me they don't like this I stopped asking for cash back. This is something I've never encountered in a grocery store. Why are they bullying the customers in this way? This definitely isn't my idea of how a customer should be treated. I am not high maintenance . A simple hello and thank you is enough for me. I'm in a bind because I want certain food items at Podesto's so I've continued to shop there, but there is nothing ruder than receiving no response when I say hello. I guess they have decided who they want as customers. It's a toxic situation for the customer and I doubt that I'm the only one who has been treated this way.

Do NOT buy their chicken sandwich it's way overpriced and it was raw!! Mind you I'm pregnant and the man preparing the BBQ chicken sandwich seen my belly and still handed me a raw chicken sandwich second bite I could feel the rawness yuck wish I could give zero stars

I really liked P's before the sale. Now I have concerns. The prices are higher and the service and quality is worse. Bad combo. I ordered a prime roast a week before xmas, arrived the date it was supposed to be ready. Nothing was done and some rookie from the meat area cut me the worst roast I've ever had. 40% fat . $220! Merry Christmas. Fix it fellas. And you charge plenty to do a mailer. Your IT ads stink. Steve

I ordered a Neapolitan cheesecake from the deli and they gave me a chocolate cake/cheesecake item. When I tried to eat it later, I realized it was not what I ordered. I would have accepted the mistake but the cake they gave me was inedible. The chocolate cake portion was tough, dry & crumbling. Since it was so terrible, I decided to return to the store to tell them they refused to do anything about it.

OYSTER READY I love to shop here, always have what I am looking for. Staff is ok - deli has a large selection and the guys at the meat counter are always helpful.

Great service, friendly faces. The girls in the deli are always extra helpful. Last week megan helped me, and was very knowledgeable about their products, specifically the cheese. Love the new salad bar as well!

Good spot if you want a quality sandwich made with fresh ingredients in a pinch. Loved my made to order sando!

One of our favorite spots for sandwiches on the weekends! A bit pricey but worth it. Once you fill out your sandwich form your sandwich is prepared fairly quickly!

I started coming here because a friend recommended one of their sandwiches, and I'm so glad I did! The service is always fast and friendly, which makes every visit a pleasure. I also appreciate the wide variety of options, especially on the bakery side. My kids absolutely love coming here just to look at the cute cookies. Highly recommend this place!

Service is quick and friendly but for all the times I come to get a sandwich its prepared in a sanitary manner. I go here mostly for their sandwiches. Alarmingly, my sandwich was not prepared with gloves. Keep in mind this sandwich will not be heated to ensure some germs are killed. Nope. This is straight up from the deli to the table and I was deeply disturbed with the handling of my food. Its unfortunate but I wont be going back after this. I could have asked for them to remake and use gloves but I didn't want anyone spitting in my food. *call it trauma* However, Im learning today that even after Covid, some places have become lax in regards to their cleanliness protocol and handling food and that could compromise my health. I refuse to continue supporting that.

Great selection, helpful service. Overall very nice local grocery store, will definitely be back!

Had a wonderful experience today at Podestos. The deli employees were very helpful and went above and beyond to take care of what I needed. Thank you Podestos

My husband and I went there for the first time because a friend recommended trying out their deli sandwiches. We filled out the forms, it was unclear where to hand them so I waited in line behind others who were ordering Deli meats. It took forever. Then after we submitted our order we browsed around the store a bit. We made our way back up to the deli counter and it was unclear if our sandwiches were ready or not but I saw several wrapped sandwiches sitting atop a shelf behind the counter. I thought, we must have missed our name being called and the sandwiches must be on the shelf. After making eye contact with the gal who took our tickets several times without any recognition, I proceed again to wait in the deli line just to ask if I had missed my name being called. We waited and waited and no one helped us even after we were up next! It was like they were ignoring us. We ended up leaving sandwich-less which I am very sad about. I also noticed the workers behind the counter do not wear gloves which is just gross. Watching them finger the deli meats with bare hands gives me the willies. I won't be back.

Gone are the days of great service and great food from Podesto's. It's the end of an era. The last three times I have visited the store, the customer service has been lacking at best. Today when I went into the bakery, I waited while four customers ahead of me were served and again they were greatly understaffed as has been my experience since the new ownership has taken over. When it was my turn, the clerk came up and asked what I wanted I told her she said she had to go wash her hands. She was training, which I understand, however, within the time that she was washing her hands and talking to the trainee, the items that I had been waiting for were purchased by another customer who had come in after me and three customers who had arrived after me were all served and had gone by the time she took my order. When I voiced my concern, I was simply told that I could've called ahead and had something set aside, she acted like it was no big deal. The point is when I walk in and see the items I've come to purchase in the bakery case right in front of me and then to have customers that came in after me purchase the items until they are gone so I cannot get what I came in to purchase originally is just poor Customer Service. I've been frequenting Podesto's market since 1992. Like everything else it's never been perfect, but the Customer Service has always been great and I've always been greeted with a smile and a friendly hello. Not anymore. So to my fellow Podesto's lovers it is so sad for us to see this once great local store and shopping experience come to an end. RIP Podesto's. I'll go to another store going forward.

Ordered tuna sandwiches. Barely any tuna. I got a lot of chopped lettuce. I get more tuna at subway. The Deli person was not very friendly seemed bothered by people. The bread was good. Wouldn't recommend this place for sandwiches. Safeway is better or I'd rather drive to Lodi Fiori's

Famous sandwiches. They are $10.99 and so worth it. There may be a long line to order but it goes fast.

I've loved their scones for years. Especially apricot. However, a while ago I noticed they weren't as good. Dry and crumbly not the usual buttery biscuit like crumble. Maybe overcooked? Kept trying and being disappointed. Then saw the change of ownership that had overlapped for a while was complete. So realized the scones have been changed. I gave them one last chance today. Nope. Dry. No flavor. Only two tiny bits of apricot. For $11. Not again.

Everyone who lives in Stockton knows Podestos has great sandwiches. It'd been quite awhile since my last visit and was in the mood for one. Like other places, they too are skimping on the deli meat. It's a shame what Is happening today. Cost is up for everything, and the quality is not what we pay for. Tired of it. Only thing that stood out was the fresh Dutch crunch bread. Also decided to splurge and got the german chocolate cheesecake. Skip it. Not worth the $8 slice.

Best meats, best deli, best pastries and great service. All one can ask for. Fine ethnic food selection and great local wines.

WHY don't they wear gloves when making sandwiches!? I watched a deli worker go to the back, grab a container from who knows where, walk out peel tape off her shoes then proceeded to start making my sandwich with her bare hands! Takes cash and touches register and everything in between customers without even a drop of water to wash her hands from one customer to the next. Sad thing is most of them are also doing this. It's unfortunate cuz their sandwiches are delicious but truly how is this okay. So unsanitary, not a single person is wearing gloves or washing their hands and constantly making sandwiches, touching money, counter tops and plastic bags bare handed. Yikes podestos