Upper Terrace Market

Just moved to SF and this is my neighborhood market. Such a sweet place. Workers are so nice and the groceries and produce are wonderful. What a gem for this area. Thank you!

Well organized store clean friendly staff average prices Great variety Of groceries and a wine sellerA lot more items Then I imagined Should definitely give this place a visit And convenient 10 minute parking in the front

This is my ‘hood market. I love these guys. Super kind, polite people. Store is neat and clean and they are meticulous about having the best version of anything a small market could have. Without even asking they remember what I like and get it for me. Sometimes I steal their black bananas and return with warm banana bread. I really like this store. Oh and when I walk in they are always smiling. The best, really!

This is our sweet neighborhood bodega. Great for ice cream bars, milk, flowers, etc. The kindest, kindest owners who are incredibly generous.

Clean, welcoming, and well stocked. Produce is fresh especially compared to other corner stores. They have high quality organic eggs, great ice cream selection, and the best cookie/biscuit options - perfect for my sweet tooth. What makes this corner store stand apart is the outstanding service and management. They are so friendly and helpful. There's also a 10-min parking spot right in front.

i love this corner store!!! it’s SO convenient to have a store that i don’t have to walk all the way down the hill for. the owner is super friendly as well! very nice neighborhood friendly spot :)

We are staying nearby and needed a few ingredients for a meal. We found everything we needed for a simple but elegant pasta dinner with tomato basil sauce and fresh mushrooms. Excellent wine choices as well. One of the brothers was working tonight and was friendly and welcoming. Great little store!

I love having this corner market close by. The guys are always friendly and helpful. Do they ever have a bad day? Many times I pop in there for Acme Bread, chips, a pint of ice cream (lots of flavors), milk or eggs. But one of the things I look forward to is picking up a bottle or two of wine when I have company coming over. In the room off the main one there is the usual selection in the refrigerator case and on the floor. But, if you look, there are always interesting bottles here and there that are not common for a small corner store. And the best thing…. The prices on these finds are better than the prices you will find if going down to Safeway for something. Lately, I’ve been wanting to switch over to beer - IPAs actually. I didn’t know a couple of the guys working there were so into beer tasting…. until I asked about one of the brands. You know that excitement someone automatically shows when they can’t wait to tell you about their favorite? Definitely recommend this corner grocery for all of the reasons I mentioned.

Still my favorite corner store in this area and surprisingly they are gouging. Super reasonable and kind.

Friendly, neighborhood corner store, with a really good wine selection. Prices are also relatively reasonable, considering the convenience of walking a few blocks to get what you want or need in a pinch. Plus, you're supporting a local business that always has friendly, helpful staff!

I love having this corner market close by. The guys are always friendly and helpful. Do they ever have a bad day? Many times I pop in there for Acme Bread, chips, a pint of ice cream (lots of flavors), milk or eggs. But one of the things I look forward to is picking up a bottle or two of wine when I have company coming over. In the room off the main one there is the usual selection in the refrigerator case and on the floor. But, if you look, there are always interesting bottles here and there that are not common for a small corner store. And the best thing.... The prices on these finds are better than the prices you will find if going down to Safeway for something. Lately, I've been wanting to switch over to beer - IPAs actually. I didn't know a couple of the guys working there were so into beer tasting.... until I asked about one of the brands. You know that excitement someone automatically shows when they can't wait to tell you about their favorite? Definitely recommend this corner grocery for all of the reasons I mentioned.

Moved to the neighborhood recently and this market has everything you would want it too, and is open every day from 8 to 10! Leo is such a friendly owner, and gave us all free Madeleines when we told him it was our first time! Cannot wait to go back.

I love to hop in for a coffee right before a small city hike. The staff is very always friendly. Would recommend to stop by for a snack if you are in the area.

We live two blocks away and are really appreciative of this market. Staff are always cheerful and it's quite convenient that they always seem to have what we need. Also they have a great wine shop in the store!

Well it's good because it's there at the corner of my street and very convenient for essentials and wine and anything you may have run out of. But the lack of price labels on most chilled items is a bit off-putting and the service is efficient but not very welcoming. So I'm glad it's there and will continue to use it for emergencies but it's not a great shopping experience.

A mediocre market in this spot would do fine-there are a lot of houses and little competition, so ok is plenty good enough. But this is a very good market-great wine and particularly champagne selection, good mix of normal and odd dry goods, and really superb service-my first time in they welcomed me to the neighborhood and told me to let them know if there was a thing I wanted that they don't have. That sort of thing really makes me want to come back.

I live in the neighborhood and this is an EXCELLENT market! They have anything you might need -- organic almond milk, eggs, Burma love salad kits, kombucha, as well as tons of wine & your everyday essentials (toilet paper, paper towels, etc.). Plus, they have a great ice cream selection!

I live a block away from this store (so, on top of a friggin hill that has no other grocers around). This place has a great wine selection in the back, which you can't really see from the front of the store. They also have a wide variety of ben&jerry's pints of ice cream so I'm guessing I will be coming back here whenever I have emergency ice cream cravings. Too bad they are not open that late!

EDIT 12-11-07 I will not be going to this market anymore. The counterperson was rude. I had used a debit card to get money back on a purchase and was not given the money before I left the store. When I realized the error and called back to recitify the situation, I was told that I could not get the money back since I left the store, even though he hadn't given me the money before I left, and the counterperson hung up on me when I tried to discuss the matter with him further. Bad customer service

This is the BEST BEST BEST bodega. EVAH. EVAHHHH. So I'm housesitting in the hood and a week in, i'm cursing my way up and down all the freaking hills. and all of the sudden, i spot this cutie pahtooty store, down the street, minimal incline. Not to mention, clean, and most importantly, this place has ALL THE THINGS!!!

Wonderful and convenient store. Clean, well stocked, and well managed. Staff is always friendly, hours are reasonable, and selection is surprisingly big. A neighborhood gem.

As far as corner stores go, this is the tops! Literally. It's situated at the peak of 17th Street. Step outside and look to your right. You can practically see Reno. I already have to trek half way up this hill to reach my apartment, so continuing the steep ascent to the top has never been in the cards. That is, until the night of Christmas when I desperately needed a cup of yogurt to aid me in swallowing horse-sized allergy pills (yeah, I said it. I still have trouble swallowing pills. Bite me you pill-happy sleezeballs!). After passing by the Upper Terrace Market on my way back from Petaluma and noticing it was actually open, I parked my car at home, used the little boy's room, put my hiking boots on and climbed the mountain to reach this palace of (in)convenience. The market is immaculate. Shiny, clean tiled floors. Perfectly stocked shelves with everything facing in the same direction. A surprisingly decent selection considering the constraints of a mini-market. The yogurt section must have been recently ravaged by dairy-craving monsters because I only had one brand and about 3 flavors from which to choose. I grabbed a cup of low-fat raspberry Clover and walked around the rest of the store to see what I had been missing. Whatever you do, make sure you head to the back. You will momentarily leave a corner store and enter a wine cellar. It's a separate room behind the main foyer with just freezers and wine. You know you're in California when 1/3 of a mini-market is dedicated to nicer wines than you'll find in all of North Dakota. One downfall is they only take cash unless you're purchasing $15+ of goods. You might be able to pay with your card for less, but they're going to charge you. And what good store would enforce a rule like this without have an ATM machine inside that will charge you a $2501 fee for using their device? A store this good. So make sure to visit the Upper Terrace Market soon. Just don't forget to grab some cash, comfy shoes, REI backpack equipped with water packs, wooden staff and sweatband before you head out.

Disclaimer: I live on the block Upper Terrace Market delineates...but this place would be fabulous even if I lived *miles* away. This market proffers an entire cav of fine wines to peruse, fresh fruits and flowers always stocked out front, frozens and colds to choose from when I'm too lazy to do it myself...even an entire wall of spices to keep the cooking going when I run out halfway through a recipe (they had saffron when I ran out! woooooah)! Best of the corner stores in my life...and there have been many.

If you have the best of anything then you automatically get 5 stars from me. What does this place have? The BEST to-go COFFEE! Thats right better than any other gas station, grocery store, coffee shop anywhere ever! About to take a drive down highway 1 the other day and I needed a little wake up. Hadn't been in this store before but it was on my way and thought I'd give it a try. JACKPOT! It seems silly that this little grocer would have the best coffee but it does Im telling ya! Also I noticed they had a nice little selection of other things (wine) that are worth coming back to check out next time I need a cup of joe!

As mom and pop grocery corner stores go, this one is pretty good. They have a wide selection of fresh flowers in good condition. The merchandise isn't coated with dust so it seems like there's enough traffic to keep stock reasonably fresh. Good enough selection of wines to satisfy a discerning palate. And today, on Thanksgiving, saved me from the hassle of going to Safeway to get whipping cream which I had forgot. There's a star for that alone! Parking is a pain though, but where isn't it in SF?

After a few months of shopping here since my initial review, I have to dock Upper Terrace Market one star. I've purchased produce and other perishable items on several occasions that were bad/spoiled. Because of how frequently this is happening, I consider it to be a problem. Frankly, this could warrant two stars being docked, but the gentlemen that work there are always understanding and take care of any issues, no questions asked.

this used to be my market, and I miss it terribly. sure the selection wasn't all that great, but they sure made it easy to be a wine-o with their surprisingly large wine selection. Nothing like grabbing a bottle then heading back home with my Newman's Own Oreos to sit in the bay window and watch the fog roll in over the city. Tully's coffee in the mornings. Fresh flowers. Produce. and even the emergency bottle of excedrin. what more could you ask for without having to make the trip down to the Castro or Cole Valley.

This is my corner market and I looove it! They always have all the ingredients needed to make my mean Mango Margaritas ( fresh limes, mango nectar,etc)-- and cheap flowers, to boot....they even wrap them up for you in cute flower wrapping paper. Impressive wine selection and nice grocery section for when you can't be bothered to go to a big grocery store. AND they sell airplane bottles of Fernet. I mean, really, could life get any better?

This place is a scam. They don't have prices on most things so they can charge whatever you look like you can afford. I've complained on multiple occasions and nothing has changed. I'm surprised this is legal.

Good range of selection for a small market. Fancy tuna fish, pretty decent beer, wine and booze. OK selection of fruits, veggies and groceries. But what makes this market great is the staff. Don't know what kind of happy pills these folks are on, but they're ALL friendly, polite, and in good spirits. It's really kind of remarkable. Am no longer in SF and will miss this place!

This small corner store has a good selection, decent prices, and kind management. I decided to trek from Union Square to Twin Peaks and realized too late that my phone was nearly out of charge. This store was the only commercial presence I had seen in blocks and asked if they would be able to charge my phone. Not only was the manager happy to do so, but he also rejected any compensation for it. I purchased a much-needed water and found the prices to be fair. There was also fruit of good quality displayed outside the door. Highly recommend; very impressed by the genuine friendliness of the staff.

Great corner market with most of the critical grocery items you need in a pinch, plus a great selection of wine and champagne. Go up the half-stairs at the back of the shop and the back room is stocked like a great wine cellar. Who needs a cellar when this shop is next door? Fresh flowers are also plentiful around the front windows, and All the employees are friendly to boot. One of my favorite corner stores in all of the city!

Stopped by a couple times now, it's very convenient since I live right down the street. Clerks are very friendly and they have a large selection of goods. I always stop by here to pick up flowers for my girlfriend, they're beautiful and last much longer than any others I've bought.

Here are the good things about this place: 1) convenient to my house 2) clean! 3) nice workers 4) good-enough coffee 5) good ice cream selection 6) they carry the good stuff....Clover milk, cottage cheese, et al. Here is the marginal stuff about this place: 1) my experience is, the owner is kind of a punk 2) the organization of items is nutty. Things are placed where they physically fit, not where they topically fit. So you might have crackers in two totally unrelated places because all of the crackers won't fit in one spot. Or the white sugar is here, but the brown sugar is up with the cookies. WTF?? 3) my experience is, the owner is kind of a punk 4) fairly lame chips selection (which is probably a good thing) 5) they often run out of milk before milk delivery. Here is the goal, Sam...one of every size/kind of milk come Tuesday and Friday morning. Not one pint total. If week after week, you run out of something as common as milk, you failed. Up the milk order. You won't lose a quarter. 6) my experience is, the owner is kind of a punk 7) I'm told the punk owner has been known to rub dates off expired bottles of water. So watch your dates. I am grateful for a good corner market. Truth. I go there often. I have a nice little rapport with the workers. I'd love to find things easier. Not sure if I mentioned it, but I am not a fan of the owner.

The dude washed my apple for me without me even having to ask. And they had a tray of fresh-from-the-bakery goodies. What more could you ask for from a little corner market?

Don't buy anything - way over priced and they will rip you off. The counter people are also extremely rude, if they make a mistake it is somehow always your problem. Not sure how they stay in business. Go down to Courtney's on 14th, much nicer people and reasonable prices.

This gets five stars for what it is, a neighborhood corner market. The prices are a little higher than bigger markets but that's part of the deal when you're independent. The store is extremely clean (cleaner than any big chain market) and the staff are extremely helpful and friendly. They have an amazing selection of beers and wines especially for a neighborhood place. I live up the hill from this place and it is truly the dictionary definition of convenience! They also have a very nice selection of flowers and produce. Parking is an issue since there are few spaces in this area (but strangely I almost always seem to find one) but they do allow you to use the driveway next door if necessary.

i come here for everything from maple syrup to popsicles to bottle openers. The staff is super-friendly, the produce is surprisingly decent, and the flowers are always fresh. I keep my fridge stocked between grocery visits at this little gem of a market and always look forward to the happy, "HI!" I get on my way in the door. Then again, I live just down the block, so I don't have to park...

This place is not on my regular route anymore, but when it was, I went there almost daily for the BEST popsicles I've ever had. The banana flavored ones have real banana and they are dope. So are the limes. Next time you are driving over the 17th street hill and you see Uranus, stop by for an icy and lick-able treat.

I have lived near this corner store for 5 years and I'm convinced it is the best corner store in the world. For such a small store, I still find things there that surprise me to this day. Will it replace the grocery store? No. But it has saved me many a time. I've picked up dinner, recovered from from some fairly serious hangovers, purchased a forgotten ingredient and picked up some good bottles of wine.

I live across the street from this place, and we go here almost everyday for our basic grocery needs. They have a large wine selection, fresh flowers, and a nice assortment of fresh pastries up at the counter. The service is great here as well - everyone is very friendly! If people are willing to DRIVE here and try to scope out parking, then it must be good, right?

This place is a rip off. The prices are ungodly high, and they scam customers with a "minimum $15 purchase" for credit cards. So I have to grab some more stuff just to buy my $7.00 box of Special K??? Me thinks not. Requiring a minimum purchase is a violation of their contract with both Visa and MasterCard. The clerk was rude about it, and when I complained to the owners, they didn't even take the time to respond. What's the world coming to when the little neighborhood market is a scam artist.

Our beloved neighborhood corner store for 14 years. RIP Sam & Maureen - we will miss you!!!!

I like the way it looks. http://johndeckert.blogspot.com/2011/09/upper-terrace-market-san-francisco.html Much later, By way of explanation, I saw this place, it struck me by the way it looks and I spent a couple hours doing a watercolor painting of it. The image was posted on my blog and has somehow disappeared into the internet ethers.

my favorite and most convenient refreshments are at the market on the corner of Uranus.

I expected this place to be like most corner markets--an excuse to sell lottery tickets, candy, and beer at outrageous prices. Talk about a welcome surprise. Just wish I had discovered it sooner. Prices on some items are even cheaper than Mollie Stones (applewood bacon comes to mind). Saves me a trip down there (and dropping a hundred bucks just to walk in/out of that store.) Don't get me wrong, it's no Trader Joe's or anything, but they carry quite a tasty wine assortment (they have a couple delicious ones from Italy for under $8 a bottle), nice selection of spices, and pretty much all the essentials you may need if you happen to be in a pinch while in the middle of a recipe calling for a packet of yeast, etc. Bottom line, it's still a corner market so they're limited on what they carry--but what they DO carry, is pretty darn impressive.

Love this place, great selection of wine, ice cream + good coffee and friendly service. So happy to have this in my neighborhood.

really great neighborhood market -- they have good organic groceries, wine, and decent to above average produce. it would be great if they posted their hours online.