Windmill Farms Market

Never heard of this store never been to it until they got their flour Tortilla machine up and running. From poncho villas best tortillas ever they taste like mom's. The store is very clean, people are friendly helpful all in all AWESOME store.

I really like this grocery store. They have a lot of very unique pasta salads and prepared foods that are very good. Nice vegetable and fruit section, as well as nuts, seeds, whole bean coffees, pastas and a lot of variety of items that aren't carried anywhere else. The only negative is that it is fairly expensive...

A really delightful neighborhood market with a good selection of local products I haven't seen in the bigger stores! Really nice hidden gem.

Our go to grocery store! Has a great fresh selection of produce at really good prices. Great prices on pasta, chicken, beef, cheese, bread, and ice cream. The only thing I have to go to another store is Salmon. It's $11.99 lb at Ralph's or cheaper at Aldi but it's a lot higher here for some reason :(

Quality is good I liked the store before covid much better ,, a little pricey but they cater to the wealthy folks in del cerro . Great beer selection and meat dep always has good cuts of meat 🍖

Wow,,excellent store. It's Sprouts on steroids. We were surprised when we walked into the store. Open and airy space, calm atmosphere and super inventory. They have a display with containers of different coffees and danishes for customers to serve themselves and enjoy a pastry ( how great is that?) While shopping. Seems like a high end store, no crowds and we'll to do customers.

I go here for the many niche health food items like Lundberg brown rice cakes, raw honey, and high quality meat. Produce section is meh just because you can go to grocery outlet and pretty much always find organic produce for cheaper. Overall higher price and quality but I would prefer to support a local grocer for my select high quality items as opposed to buying off amazon or going to Whole Foods. I would say their bulk section needs to be updated. If you could bring your own containers instead of using their plastic bags that would be a plus.

I live close by the store so it is very convenient for me to walk to since I am able to purchase “usually” what I need which is fine. What I am a little unhappy about is the availability of certain products such as cheese enchiladas and vegetarian options for certain meals. I was informed by staff that I can special order cheese enchiladas and an employee named Claudia took my name and phone number for the order back in February informing me that I would be contacted in a week or two to pick up my order. It’s now April 3 and more than a month has passed by and nothing. I am a vegetarian and I wish that the store would keep their word about special ordering meals if this is an option to paying customers.Had I not lived as close as I do, I’d take my business elsewhere. Please do better!

INDEPENDENT NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET (5 Stars) Word on the street, the owner of Windmll Farms is the brother of the owner of Pancho Villa and Pancho Villa was known for their fresh flour. Since he passed the brother has taken over the fresh flour tortillas operation and brought it to Windmill Farms to keep family traditions going. This was the first reason to come to Windmill Farms. FYI, operations are to be up sometime May 2025. But my second reason to come will be because it reminds me of a smaller and more affordable "Sprouts". Lots of local and independent and healthy brands. They even have repacked food friendly to the budget - after all this market is across the freeway from SDSU so it is friendly to college students budget. And for those TikTok'ers out there searching for Organic Strauss Milk trend to try the thick creamy milk top to try with a spoon, they sell that milk in a glass container here! By the way, probs the best milk I've ever tasted. The top was interesting. Adding this place to stores for groceries!

Their website advertises sandwiches starting at $5 even though no such sandwich appears to exist at their deli. We ordered an $8 herbivore sandwich from the deli. They did not add avocado even though it was one of the only two listed ingredients: avocado plus vegetables - LOL. Also, the deli was incredibly stingy with the vegetables that we did request to be added. Let me tell you, this bite sized $8 sandwich wouldn't have been enough to feed a 5 year old. For example, we requested cucumber, and they added two very thin slices of a cucumber. As for the market itself, it has an okay selection of items, some overpriced compared to similar grocers, but a few decent sales. All of that said, we have no appetite to come back here after being conned by the deli.

I was in Del Cerro area this morning and since tomorrow I have a medical procedure for which I cannot eat anything solid, decided to stop by and see if they had chicken soup. A young lady saw me lost wandering the aisles and asked if I needed help. She was super nice and helpful and finally she accompanied me to the area where they have various broths. She explained the difference of each and I brought a bunch of various brands. I found this market very nice, clean, beautiful painted mural. All great.

Super clean, friendly service all throughout, and fresh products. You definitely pay a decent price for everything but it's all quality and it's a fun experience to shop in the store. I especially love the murals on the wall.

My review is mostly on the flour tortillas. So Pancho Villa closed and the fresh tortilla moved here! Same great taste!! $4.99 for fresh and hot tortillas! The store is great as well. A bit overpriced for me but the house made pies are at a great price.

And now they have their store-made killer flour tortillas!!!! YUM!!!! YUM!!! YUM!!! Run, don't walk, to Windmill Farms!!!

The guy at the deli was just staring at us while we were trying to figure out what we wanted from the sandwich options list, I felt awkward and asked for a pen so I can help myself better pick my choices, he refused to hand me a pen and said he would wait while holding the pen to the paper ? Then he proceeded to yell out WHOS ACTUALLY READY? it was quite embarrassing. So we left. It's usually better than this so I am genuinely surprised,

LEAVING THIS MOSTLY FOR MANAGEMENT: Been coming to this store for over 30 years.. Boneys/Windmill Farms. 7/16/2025 at 1:17 pm. Kathy the cashier's is great! The "Russian" accent lady "Bagging" is absolutely rude rude rude. Not a person to be around customers. Observe her and you will see the same very quickly.

Selection is excellent, me and my family had a sandwich which we both loved. As for the store itself it smells fresh and everything looks fresh. I highly recommend, me and my family will be returning:) Not one thing was missing from our grocery list!! also for the littles they have a basket of free fruit for them to enjoy! Service was amazing as well :)

My local grocery store. It's amazing and always looking to improve. They have a great selection of organic products, freshly made pre-prepared lunches, tortillas from the pancho vialla market. The best place for groceries in Del Cerro.

I have been shopping at Windmill Farms weekly for 21 years and have traditionally done most of my grocery shopping there. Yesterday, I bought some of their almond bearclaws and that evening while eating one, I bit into a machine bolt that was embedded in the icing. I took them back to Windmill this morning and while the manager was apologetic and said she would throw away that tub of icing, she did little more than offer me a refund for my trouble. I told her that I thought this was serious and I was lucky I didn't break a tooth or worse, swallow it and she said "would a $25 gift card make you happy?" Not sure exactly what I expected, but a little more empathy and desire to make things right would have been nice without needing to press the issue. Disappointed in Windmill Farms and I will likely shop elsewhere, especially for baked goods. ..............................

I've been shopping here for 20+ years. The deli sandwiches like the Italian and the Lindsey are staples. The in House made sausages are great specifically the apple sausage. I grab chuck roast and pork butt weekly and their beer selection is wonderful.

I walked into Windmill farms anxiously awaiting the arrival of the 'Pancho Villa tortillas'. I made the unfortunate mistake of asking one of the cashiers about them. Wow!!!! She was AWFUL! Her arms were crossed, she was leaning against the register, (there were no customers in sight) she had no eye contact, she disgustingly shook her head and said NO. Well, she doesn't have to worry about me, I won't be back. I rarely shopped there before but was planning on making it a regular stop. I shopped at Pancho Villas for the tortillas but picked up other items for the convenience. I very rarely run into someone as rude as that cashier at Windmill farms and it will be awhile until I forget it.

There's something about the coziness of this store that I love. It's great for picking up last-minute grocery items if you're in the area, or if you need vitamins/supplements/healthy stuff in general. In my experience, the prices are a bit higher than chain grocery stores, so doing your everyday shopping here has the potential to add up. That aside, there are some other things about Windmill Farms I love (besides the coziness): - Lots of parking! - Usually not crowded, very chill - Great selection of to-go dinner/lunch/breakfast items that you heat up and eat up - Deli counter with made-to-order sandwiches!

Food was ready for pick up on time and was delicious! Really, YELP, you won't accept my review because it was too short?, That is ridicules! (How do you like my extra words?)

This lil gem is a neighborhood favorite of mine for years! Living in the allied garden, mission valley and college area, this was one of my go to grocery stores, still is! Literally one of three stores that I go to for all my food items. This store is out a little out of the way, but I make a day out of it running errands on the weekend. What keeps me coming back? The Bacon!!! Yes, the bacon. There's something that I just love about it. It's the most delicious bacon in my opinion! There are so many other wonderful things I keep coming back for too... the chicken salad, the black pepper & herb steak (all in the deli section!) They have an amazing deli counter to make sandwiches which is super busy at lunch time! The have a great selection at the counter to just grab anything you can think of already prepped and ready to cook when you get home. A huge selection of fresh veggies. Your unique finds and the biggest selection of snacks! Everything from your healthy nuts, to gummies of every single kind, and yogurt covered pretzels. So yummy! I love supporting our local small business. The staff is always super friendly and they even have a self check counter now!

Ordered several sandwiches here. Took a long time to make three sandwiches. Ordered one state on focaccia and it was half the size as the same on another bread and it was served on ciabatta.

I love Windmill Farms because they carry all of my favorite things that you can't get at Walmart/Vons type stores ... the best bread and granola in town (Bread & Cie), best meat/cheese (Boar's Head), best milk/cream/yogurt brands (Organic Valley, Brown Cow, and more), and best meats (like air-chilled chicken). I will make an extra trip for my favorites, and it's really nice to have one store that literally has it all. They also have lots of good deals on produce if you check the specials. Plus, an awesome bulk department, great cheese selection, and lots of other good stuff. The staff are great, especially whenever I've had a special request. So grateful they're in town!!!

I used to come here for their sandwiches when I was a student at SDSU. You spend $5-$7 for their huge sandwiches with fresh ingredients and always filling! Just this past week, I was in the area with a college friend who was visiting town and I took her here. Needless to say, we had a very fulfilling lunch and some left for later in the day!

I went to Windmill farms last night after hiking Cowels. Grabbed some groceries got home. Ate. Woke up at 7AM with severe cramps and diarrhea. Looked in the morning at my groceries to discover yellow mold growing in my potato salad. Purchased on 7.22 Sell by date 7.26 When I called the store, the manager laughed. "We didn't purposefully sell you expired food, I don't know what you want me to do ha" Offered me a $2.31 refund if I could drive out there. Then laughed again. I have submitted a complaint to the SD County Environmental Health & Quality board. I am following up with the BBB as well. I had been a Windmill Farms customer for over 7 years. And continued driving back to shop there even after I left Del Cerro and moved to Mission Hills. Manager asked "what do you want me to do?" I responded "how about a little empathy for this situation and not laughing at me." To which she responded by laughing again.

Love the fresh salads and lettuce like how you get it at the Farmers Market. Really enjoy the fresh soups and side entrees as well. Thank you Windmill Farms for being grocery gem in east region.

This place has the best deli counter ever! I love that they have so many topping choices (esp the olives and sprouts) compared to other grocery store delis. The breads are always very fresh, I like the molasses one. The sandwiches are HUGE and reasonably priced. It's nice they also offer a half sandwich option as well. They have a stamp card program where you can buy 7 and get the 8th free. Wish that sprouts' deli was like this one!

Favorite place to grab a sandwich. Their deli is top tier. Also one of the better places to grocery shop. Best produce and meat selections!

Good sandwiches for a good price, fresh ingredients & healthy products. Good place for lunch !!

I absolutely love this store!!! Everyone who works here is top notch. EXCEPT for the rude manager who seems to spend all of his time talking to the 20 something female employees in the nutrition department. Every time I walk in and stand there waiting for assistance, I am ignored by both the girl and the manager who don't seem to be doing anything that would inhibit them from helping a customer. I have had to ask for help from employees from another department who are always wonderful. Idk why that man still works there.

I used to love this place but it has gone down hill. Doesn't have enough of an organic selection. Produce freshness has been really poor and bulk items per lb were loaded with moth larvae!!! Ugh!! I threw out almost half of everything I bought!

Wine and cheese was on the menu for our fun filled night of trashy reality television and Trader Joe's was my wife's top pick to grab the goods. I, for one, have a love/hate with TJ's and thankfully for Windmill Farms, the line at Trader Joe's gave me every reason to call an audible! After battling the Trader Joe's parking garage a wide open parking lot at Windmill Farms was a sight for very sore eyes. Even better was walking into a peaceful and well-stocked store at 6:30 PM on a Monday - definitely different than the devil... errrr, Trader Joe's. We sorted through the cheese section and while it's not massive it did have some good picks. We love a good crystally cheddar and we found a really good one for about $6.00 that we'll definitely buy again. Supporting local should always be top of mind and I apologize that it took a long ass line to have me make that decision last night. I'll certainly be back... often!

I like Windmill Farms okay. It's close by home and has enough to get by. I wish it were a little more like the Cardiff Seaside Market with higher end fresh ingredients and prepared food. One thing I've always gone back for were there Mary's Donuts! They are always a great treat, especially the blueberry cake... yum. Now WMF sells (gasp) individual Duncan Donuts and that's just wrong. Selling out beloved local company for terrible national chain stinks. Bring back Mary's so I don't have to drive to Santee!!

I have lived close to here for 8 years now, and I will give an honest review. What I love: 1. their sandwiches and chips. We use their free sandwich punchcard and have always loved the freshly made sandwich options. 2. It's small and convenient and quick to get stuff, compared to a larger chain store. 3. Tons of parking, never have had issues with that. 4. Was able to find specialty spices there I could not find at other stores. What I don't love: 1. Prices are high, fresh cut deli meat for example seems significantly higher than other places. 2. Produce is not always the best, similar to Sprouts in that it's a little hit or miss. 3. We went there to find vaseline late at night for one of our kids, and we could not find any product compareable to that in the naturopathic product area. 4. I got food poisoning once from the chicken salad in the deli counter...I think it was a one-off but has made me hesitant to use their ready made food. We still go when we need a few things or want sandwiches and lunch items, but I prefer other stores for most of my grocery needs.

I love windmill_farms they been in business for over 30 years and is your local market, they have an amazing deli and sandwhich program, check them out you can build your own, or get the Lindsay sandwhich is one of my favorites, I also love the pastas and salads they have too, the staff is friendly and everything is sooo delicious

They still got pretty good sangwhiches. But they still got pretty wack prices too. Pretty decent beer selection as well.

I got a Lindsey today and it came with no turkey. Like literally not a single piece I opened up the whole sandwich to check. Fucking scam

I went there looking for certain supplements because they usually have good sales prices. I didn't see any special deals, nor could I find what I wanted. There were two people involved in quite a long chat on the counter. I don't know if they were both employees or not but I felt that it would have been rude to interrupt them to ask for help. I went to buy some organic strawberries, but they did not look very fresh. I found better ones at Trader Joe's for less.

Their deli sandwiches are perfection. So many choices for bread, toppings, meat, cheese, hot or cold, etc. They will make it exactly how your heart desires. The employees who take the individualized sandwich orders are very kind and patient too. It can get busy around lunchtime so be prepared to wait a few more minutes if you go during the lunch rush.

Decent selection of quality products. Fresh bread and meat counter delivers good choices at a competitive price. Their dry goods section is a bit cumbersome to navigate and their bag-your-own bins offer a reasonable number of options. With a better organized spice section, and employees willing to be a bit more warm and friendly, Windmill Farms could easily earn themselves another star. Old Buck enjoys the whole wheat fig bars and selection of roasted coffee beans. The little Misses says the fruits and veggies are usually fresh, especially the organic leafy greens.

Windmill Farms is a staple for any SDSU student. From the friendly staff to the wide selection at the deli, Windmill is yet to come up short for any of my needs. My favorite part about Windmill is its extensive deli selection. For the past four years my roommates and I have ordered soups, sandwiches, salads, and pastas from the deli. The workers are always fast and if you go there often you can earn a free sandwich with their stamp cards. While the deli is great, it would be a disservice to not talk about their amazing fruit selection. At most chain grocers like Vons and Ralphs the organic section is full of lumpy and bruised fruit. Windmill Farms never disappoints when it comes to both organic and non-organic fruits. The same quality can be applied to their vegetable and meat sections too. I highly recommend Windmill Farms if you are a San Diego native or tourist looking for a quick bite.

BEST place for sandwiches! TL;DR (+) Super delicious (+) Really cheap (-) Inside a grocery store (-) Sandwiches take a while to be made Ever since I've been introduced to their sandwiches, I can't stop thinking about them! The sourdough bread is really big and my go to while the focaccia is delicious yet is really small. They're only $5 but taste way better than sandwiches from other places. One downside is that during busy hours, the sandwiches can take a really long time to be made. It took them over 20 minutes to make 2 paninis. This place is definitely underrated especially since it's inside a grocery store but will definitely not disappoint.

I've been coming here since the early 80s and have always been impressed by the variety and quality of groceries. Yes, they might be a little bit more expensive than the other larger chain markets but quality sometimes have to come first. The customer service at the registers and on the floor has always been wonderful although I must honestly say I don't share the same opinion for the deli section; primarily the sandwich shop. I can always count on an awesome selection of fresh cut meats and fish for dinner. The salad bar is definitely a winner, I just love the pre-made wedge salads! Windmill farms is a great place to stop for lunch so give it a try if you haven't already done so, you won't be disappointed.

This is my closest option to organic type foods. In the same league as Sprouts, Whole Foods for the most part. I really don't have any stores like this without driving 3-4 miles from home. As long as I shop the deals, it is hard to beat elsewhere. If you pay full price, it's hard to take it. So you should shop the specials to avoid that sticker shock. The produce is really fresh and there are organic and non-organic choices on many. They have a very good meat counter and I remember pre-Yelp days I had sandwiches from the deli and they were really good. I still see many peeps ordering these so I need to revisit this for sure. It won't be long. Of course they have those self-serve bins for many nuts, trail mixes, rice, etc. I noticed though they have some spices like this also! That way you can just get a little to check it out. The beer selection is grand for a smaller store and not severely overpriced. Located in same parking lot as K&B wine cellars, Goodwill, El Toro Del Cerro taco shop so I usually make 2 stops while here.

I can't even give their vitamin department more than a star, because the man who 'works' in it is so self-important, he couldn't bother to ask me from his chair if I needed anything. He spent the entire time I was there talking to a woman from his seated chair, not about products or health. Not a, Hi! Let me know if you need anything.' HE IS THE REASON I RARELY SHOP AT THIS MARKET. I left a bad yelp review about this guy several years ago, and nothing has changed. He is the antithesis of customer service, the non-example. I wonder now, is he the owner?

Super cute grocery store with Sprout's vibes that make great deli sandwiches, baked goods, bulk items, and more. Highly recommend if you're an SDSU student and looking to eat/grocery shop somewhere other than Trader Joes.

Amazing selection of vegan products! They have lots of desserts, breads, dips, and cheeses that are obscure and/or locally produced

Small little local farmers market type grocery store in the heart of del cerro. Love that they have a Celsius fridge with cold drinks for $2.29 a piece which is cheaper than that of sprouts $2.49. Great for work outs and only 10 calories with no sugars. Grape, coke and orange are my favorite flavors. Of course they have a whole variety of meats, deli, viatamins and grocery items similar to that of Trader Joe's or sprouts. They also have a variety of flowers and small plants which I love. Their product is unmatched. Bought a sweet pineapple for $2.50 that was absolutely delicious!

This has always been my first choice for excellent food, prices, ambiance. They also have a great meat selection and bakery.

Love this market and primarily the local sourced products. We tried the sandwiches that were so highly rated and found them ordinary. I would come for everything else.

I'm super glad I found this gem. Windmill farms is like a Trader Joe's. They've got lots of organic products and food. There were lots of products I hadn't seen before that were USDA grade organic. It turns out they but a lot of newer upcoming products from local vendors. Even portions of their produce are local. We stopped on our way here to get water and snacks for hiking and went back again for more!

The best organic and responsibly sourced produce in San Diego, this comprehensive market offers all varieties of food for your perfect farm-to-table spread. We moved out of the area but still make the trek back for the meats and the guacamole- you have to try this stuff!

I was looking for a store with a butcher section which is hard to find in the area. I came across this store when I was in the immediate area and decided to pop in. It is setup like a sprouts with natural remedies but also groceries. I was surprised that after getting all my ingredients for shish kabobs and some other items came out to less than $70! Plus the meat was good. Cashiers where nice as well as knowledgeable.

First, I think it says a lot that Windmill Farms reads, acknowledges, thanks and responds to each comment. For those of you considering opening businesses of your own, this is how you create loyal customers...everyone wants to be heard and acknowledged. No exceptions. If someone takes the time to write a review, respond....graciously. Bookmark this site, because this is how it's done correctly. Next, consideration and good manners count. Many people haven't been properly socialized and bosses now have to teach these because Facebook, Instagram, etc. reinforce sarcasm, negativity laughing at others' pain and malicious gossip as daily behavior. Bosses have to teach customer service to folks who otherwise are rewarded for being self-serving and rude. So if you see a customer service person not racing to bow at your knee when you hit the door, a polite "Can you help me?" will take care of it. Practice your own graciousness, release your self as the center of the universe and be the first to show patience and kindness. It's amazing how others respond in kind. We are all both teacher and student....but you know that. All this, whilst they are racing to make your sandwich or finish your checkout, because you want a custom made sandwich in less time than you wait at McDonalds. Many times, it takes folks longer to order a sandwich than it takes to make it. But they don't hold it against you, it's hard when there's so much good, fresh delicious stuff to choose from. AND, that sandwich is cheaper than a BigMac. Your groceries are chosen with consideration for your best health, rather than the self-checkout at Walmart, who doesn't give a flip if your turmeric is efficacious at all or if kittens are killed in the gassing of your fruit to make it look ripe...FYI, that's why Walmart and other grocery stores' fruit doesn't smell like anything. Kittens smell more like fruit in comparison... Kudos to Windmill Farms. Shop at Smart and Final or Big Lots, and you'll realize that many times it's like training wild dogs or herding cats to get average folks to be gracious and well-behaved. Being a cashier isn't a sarcasm competitive sport. And yet, many stores support it as though it were an Olympic event, with the supervisors even rougher and meaner than their trainees. This is why they shouldn't sell weapons at Walmart.....one day there'll be an uprising and it'll be blood on the bell peppers...... I digress, my apologies... I was raised in an agriculture- based neighborhood. We cut our own mushrooms at the farm sheds, picked everything in the area for little pay in the hot sun, stole pineapples and avocados from the roadside trees and canned everything in the summer...tomatoes, strawberry jam, complex sauces, made of what was ripe and/or $1 a box or free from the roadside stands. I fished and caught crab and negotiated for late season artichokes by going door to door of the artichoke wranglers....It all helped feed us well, summer and winter. I still go to the stands on the rez or near the casinos. Still get stuff for $1 a box. Delivering a gallon of homemade guacamole to a domestic violence shelter before Covid cost me $2 and a few hours work. That's 40 avocados, onion, peppers and herbs. $4 max, if it was an off day. Many times free, so they have less to throw away. Food waste is a sin, in my view. I mention this to remind you that excellent fresh food is really hard work, from field to table. It takes good judgement from people who only have your best health in mind. Respect the commitment, please. You may not realize that the lovely tastes you're experiencing are because theres a finite time between ripe and beginning to rot. And Windmill Farms tries not to waste food, pay it's employees, keep the doors open and provide you food within that finite window, which requires much more care. So, give yourself time to look, learn and grow. Breathe and thank yourself for choosing Windmill Farms for your meal. They truly have your very best life in mind. That's it..Sammich, anyone????