Cream of the Crop

Great selection, wonderful friendly service.
If you are on a health kick, this is the place to shop.

I’d give a maybe 4 for all products they carry and quality but 1 for price, customer service and juice bar.
Dewy is an awesome and vibey person but for someone like me who goes there every other day to be told by the juice bar lady she could NOT do a ginger shot was disappointing.
And looking at me like I was crazy. I was sick with a major sore throat and was really bummed.

Love the local community feel of this store. The customer service is always great and I love their product. I wish they sold alcohol and grass fed meat, but I guess that doesn’t go with their theme. Anyways, everything they do sell is great– typically priced slightly higher (or the same) as competitors but since it’s a local business– I think it’s worth it.
Definitely worth popping in when you have a few minutes

I come here often don’t get me wrong this play is a gem… a jewel. If you care about your health you need to come here. They have it all at a decent price. My problem is that when I get my Powerhouse Smoothie I know what it’s suppose to look like. I’ve gotten it for over 6 months now. When the younger lady is their, it’s done right it’s green. When the older, disgruntled Hispanic lady is working, it’s brown. It has to stop because when the situation is brought up she acts as if she’s incoherent. She know what she’s doin and its wrong

First time yesterday. Stopped in to find something quick for lunch. They have a little sandwich/​smoothie bar in the back. I had a Acai bowl. It hit the spot on a hot day. Simple and tasty. I will make Cream of the crop a regular stop when in Oceanside

Cute store. Love their frittata’s and I go in often to buy them, but they have them maybe once a month, boo.

Very busy every time I come here.
Service is nice and I love that they carry local items.
Parking is a mess, they could really use a bigger lot.
Store is small but well stocked and prices range from fair to pricey, but given that it is organic, local health food store I get they have to charge a bit more.
Always try to support local businesses when I can, I’ll come back here for the fruit, veggies and excellent cheeses, but the rest is just too pricey and can be bought cheaper elsewhere.

Small boutique grocery with high priced organic items. It’s a good little organic/​vegan friendly joint near the beach and off the 101.
This review is for mostly for the in-​store deli area since I came in for a quick veggie sandwich delight. I had seen many reviews and pics of fresh organic deli meals and had to try it!
The sandwich artist was cheery and kind. She offered suggestions and was pleasant to speak to while waiting for it to be created.
I ordered a Veggie Delight (Avocado, Sprouts, Red Onion, Tomato, Carrots, Cucumber and Provolone Cheese, W/​o Mayo on your choice of bread)
I walked around the small grocery area and picked up a few zucchini, a small bottle of coconut nectar, a bag of organic tortilla chips, local salsa and yummy local made garlic lemon dip!
All together my purchase was $ 35 with my sandwich.
This spot didn’t receive a 5 star because it really can’t compete with the low prices of bigger organic foods stores (Trader Joes or Whole Foods) but it’s neighborhood charm and good deli selection/​freshness give it a strong 4 star!
I’ll be back for the deli delights!

Really great organic produce and good service. Lots of choices for someone that wants to eat healthy. They also have a really good deli where they make sandwiches to order.

One of the best deli’s in So Cal — you can get a veggie juice here and fresh made sandwitch for reasonable pricing in no-​time. Call in advance so its ready when you arrive. This food is excellent. The store itself is a bit pricy, but I’m reviewing the deli here! Excellent choice, I go weekly.

Awesome fresh made sandwiches to order. I’ve purchased many sandwiches here since 2001 and have never been disappointed.
Thanks for the tasty, delicious food!

Cream of the crop love this place! Always try stop by after a run by the beach or on the way to work for a quick Juice or smoothie. Staff is always friendly and helpful they have tasty sandwiches and lunch selections.

Cute local shop. I stopped for their premade salads/​pastas and was pleasantly surprised. The edamame and quinoa salad was great and the mediterranean/​olive pasta was good too. They also had Yerba Mate tea packets so I could bring some to the nearby hotel where I was staying since I forgot to bring some from home.

What a great surprising find! Thanks Unilocalers!
I always love shopping at health food stores but am sometimes a bit fussy about going to a chain like Whole Foods and prefer supporting local businesses who keep things simple with limited stock of produce and guaranteed (or the likelihood of) freshness.
The store is bigger than I pictured from the Unilocal photos and reviews! There are a few aisles selling holistic medicine, cosmetics, household items, condiments, dried foods and the freezer and yogurt refrigerator at the back, and another room for produce and deli. The deli section closes at 6pm I believe but they have sandwiches, wraps and salads in the little deli fridge. It doesn’t have all the brands but it really does carry a little bit of everything! I can easily spend 30 minutes there just browsing.
I like how being a small store it still stays open till 9pm on weeknights. The cashier was very friendly too and there were 2 or 3 other staff stocking up stuff when I was here on a weeknight.
Great little gem. Prices are not the cheapest but still affordable for organic, healthy food.

Cream of the Crop is an Oceanside Institution. They’ve been doing local, organic, natural groceries since before it was hip. Great produce, a deli counter for made to order meals (sandwiches primarily but lots of other stuff too), medicines and vitamins, and lots of good grocery options across the board. Think Sprouts or Whole Foods but without the corporate overlords. They do lots of locally sourced groceries and produce too which is awesome. Prices are higher than average which is why it doesn’t get 5 stars. We love to stop there on the way to the beach for some sandwiches loaded with deli meats and fresh veggies. It can be a little tricky getting out of their parking lot since they’re right on coast highway which can get busy, I wish the alley was accessible for entering and exiting. Overall though Cream of the Crop is a fantastic option for your high quality grocery needs!

Cream of the Crop has been here for years I just wish they had more locations. I really don’t spend a lot of time in south Oceanside so I don’t shop here that much. The location isn’t that great because parking is a little tight and there is only one way to get in and out of here. Also being able to drive out of the parking lot is a little rough because of the traffic on Coast Hwy.
They have just about everything but they specialize in vegan, vegetarian, natural, raw and items that have no GMO’s. They have great sandwiches, juices and the prices aren’t the cheapest but there not sky high either. I could easily spend 30 minutes in here shopping because they have a lot of healthy item that you can’t find in regular grocery stores. The employees are always helpful and well go above and beyond for you.

Rare gem — I suggest my patients go and check them out for local organic foods to help their healing process.

Just love this little health food market. Yummy deli, veggies, and a small section for herbs, vitamins, and aromatherapy… love, love!

Making more plant-​based dining choices just got easier!
Stop by the Deli & Juice Bar inside to get an AMAZING lunch made-​to-​order. I got the Garden Burger on wheat bread. Asked for it to be vegan, so they used Vegenaise. It was delicious! The smoothies are great too.
This natural food store carries tons of items that are gluten-​free, vegan, vegetarian, kosher, organic, local and non-​GMO.

Excelente comida para llevar! Los sandwiches para hacer agua tu boca! Perfecta opción para los que nos gusta comer saludable! Y mucha variedad de productos! Lugar inigualable!

I love shopping local and organic, so this place is really a no-​brainer for me. This is your typical small «health food» store — think an itty bitty Whole Foods that isn’t owned by a conglomerate.
I LOVE the produce, here. Reasonably priced for very high quality. They have almost everything you need — and it’s fresh, crisp, etc.
Great cheese selection when comparing the size of the store. Lots of deli meats, etc, as well.
There is a small deli that I have never personally tried. I believe they do juices, etc, too. I’ve considered the grab’n’go options before but didn’t follow through.
They usually have dip samples, and they usually involve the Bitchin’ sauce made by locals. It’s good — try it!
They could have more beer to choose from, but I understand space is limited. I love that I can get Organic Eel River for $ 9.99 for a 6er.
Huge vitamin section, too.
Wish they had more cat food options, and maybe a natural litter. They have a decent selection of dog stuff.
I try to come here as much as possible. Shop local!