Stump’s Family Marketplace

Just want to share this with our community. Stumps sold us a $ 53.99 «fresh» tree on 12÷07÷15, this tree is 12 days later going in the trash. Didn’t even last until Christmas! It’s so dry and all the needles are falling off with still a week to go for Xmas! It’s become a dangerous fire hazard prematurely. We spoke with Stumps’ owner just now, his response was clear, rude and disappointing, no exchange and no refund, he asked what he should do with a dead tree, much the same we’re asking ourselves a week before Christmas! He is clearly not interested in keeping his business. BBB complaint will be filed. Sadly we will no longer support his local business. Should have gone to HD! :-(

Stump’s Family Marketplace isn’t as fancy or has a wide selection like Ralph’s, but it gets the job done. The store is pretty small, so it’s a good place to run inside and grab several things. The employees were very friendly.

I just made last trip to Stump’s. I have been there several times in the last month and have not been able to find items such as vitamins, etc. This is understandable because I may have gone there the day before stocking day. One never knows. The reason I just made my last trip is because I had the pleasure of dealing with two of the rudest cashiers I have experienced in any customer service position in any store in San Diego. Ralphs is a couple of miles out of my way (I walk everywhere) but I will be going there from now on. I will tolerate their prices and the extra commute but I won’t tolerate the kind of customer service I experienced at Stump’s. This type of treatment is the reason big chains like Ralphs are so successful.

My favorite place in town to grab meat for bbq. Prices are decent for meat but produce is expensive. Came here with coupon to save money so not bad. But didn’t realize until I got home that they charged me $ 6 for asparagus, ugh!

Gave it another try and it’s starting to grow on me again. It took me a while to come back after my last horrible experience but I’m gonna give them another shot because like it or not, their meat and produce section is the best in proximity to ocean beach. Don’t break my heart again Stump’s.

This is my favorite grocery store in San Diego. It’s smaller than Ralph’s and may not carry everything you’re looking for, which is my only complaint. They have a deli counter with tons of great, quick lunch or dinner items including mac & cheese, chicken tenders and wings, chicken caesar pasta, and chicken cordon bleu. Tried them all and love them all. Plus, I found my favorite Moscato, Cavit, and its only $ 4 here, sometimes on special, 3 for $ 10, which is awesome! If you’re new to the area, USPS sends a coupon in your new move in envelope and I think its 15% off and you can use it 3 times. The prices are reasonable and its never super busy so you don’t have to wait in long check-​out lines. I’ve always had good customer service with friendly smiles from the deli counter and cashiers.

I was in stumps on a Monday buying some almond butter. I wouldn’t come back for the prices, but I will be back for the customer service. Stumps is definitely a service oriented establishment. Sara was very sweet and extremely funny. It’s not often you don’t a a 56 year old smoker as a checker. She was definitely a fresh breath of air. Will definitely be back. Produce is amazing. Best meat ever.

Exactly what Anna C said.
Pros: Decent pre-​made foods and meat selections.

Unilocalers please notice my negative Unilocal reviews compared to my positive ones. I HATE calling people out and calling businesses accountable but I hate feeling hate at my grocery store.
There are certain cashiers who have been there forever who treat customers worse than I’ve ever been treated as a server… Or at least me Every. Single. Time.
Floor managers are helpful. Hope they don’t crush the spirits of those below them or something, though.
We are all members of a community and being treated like shit by a cashier at your neighborhood market isn’t fair. I consistently make an effort to be kind despite the coldness. I try my best at my job waiting tables. I’m nice to fellow society members. That’s it.
Bogus.

Nice grocery store setup here… Convenient when you are in the area… But a but pricier than Ralph’s or vons…

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The Good
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Place was clean and well lit. Cashier was very friendly. Nice neighborhood. Right next to Cotija’s — which I like a lot and what usually brings me to that mall in the first place.
The Bad
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Parking is a clusterfarkle and it’s a rather small lot for how many businesses it serves. Prices don’t seem to be any cheaper than the Ralph’s — which I go to much more often. Selection is so-​so. Liquor section really seemed to be lacking in choices — especially beer.
The Ugly
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Produce bought here started going bad after a couple of days. Cucumbers were quite rotten before the week was over. Not fit to eat but perfect for throwing at bad artists. Will not return because of this.

I’ve been a Stumps customer for a REALLY long time. It’s nice to have a neighborhood market. Unfortunately, I have an ongoing problem with their dairy products. Milk, cottage cheese, and yogurt rarely last to the expiration date. I spoke with a manager about it a couple of years ago and decided to skip their dairy items and buy them elsewhere.
Well, this week I gave it another shot and it happened again. The milk expiration date was Oct. 27. I threw half if it away when it became totally sour on Oct. 23.
I’ve never had this problem with dairy products bought elsewhere. There must be something wrong with their refrigeration system. I also took note that a couple of times their entire freezer section was inoperable. I noticed also, on my last visit, the carton orange juice did not feel very cold. I decided not to get it. I should have passed on the milk too.
Something is happening over there. Maybe others don’t care enough to report this. I’m sure there are others who are having this same problem.

The grocery store is fine… But the employees are MISERABLE. Today is the last time I will shop there after having this same negative experience over and over. The cashiers are always bickering at each other, literally yelling back and forth as they «help» customers in line. It’s awkward, uncomfortable, and a really negative overall experience every time.
Today I actually told Bennett, the man who was ringing my groceries sarcastically that «you guys always seem so happy here» after listening to them argue across lanes about who would go on lunch next and he had the audacity to yell a snide remark back at me as I left the building. I think he may even be a manager.
Instead of Stumps there are other close stores that won’t make you feel worse than you did when you entered the building, like: Barons, Fresh & Easy, Vons, and Ralph’s.

This place is gross even by ob standards. Grey meat, not wrapped well, strewn around the shelves. Prices are too high. Employees unprofessional. You should probably wear a bra with that button up shirt miss, although then my rating would be even lower.
They should just bulldoze it and put in a trailer park to improve on it.

I do love Stump’s because grocery stores in San Diego suck, sorry but true. In fact I go out of my way because of great meats and produce and because locally owned.
However, today I got an earful from a very unhappy employee and it sounds like their management is very heavy handed. Secret shoppers and the like.
HEY MANAGEMENT, wake up and breed a positive culture by making your employees want to come to work instead up hammering on them to be nice. I now understand why the workers are always nice, but it seems a bit forced.
This particular employee has been with Stump’s for 5 years and was in fear for her job because they ran a secret shopper at her the same day she had to put her dog to sleep. C’mon, people can’t always be cheerful. Ridic.

Stump’s is right up the street from where I live, so I go there once in a while. It has some really great prices on produce, but the majority of items are overpriced! I consistently find items like potatoes, onions, and garlic at half to ¹⁄₃ the price of comparable items at Vons, so Stump’s is my go-​to place for most produce.
They also have a large array of cold deli items that are made or sliced fresh. As for the meat, it’s hit or miss, depending on the day you go there. For example, I actually saw Filet Mignon for 6.99 a pound one day, but when I went back the next day, the price was raised to 11.99. Sometimes I see it for around 9.99, which is also a good price for this particular cut of meat.
There are several warm meals that are ready to eat, but the quality is pretty low while the price is kind of high. It’s better than fast food, but I can easily cook better items at home. However, they have a rather extensive selection of homemade or locally-​made cookies, cakes and cupcakes that are as decadent as they are delightful!
The staff is always very friendly and helpful, which is a definite plus!

This is a nice neighborhood market which carries pretty much a family or one would need for a trip to the food market. I came in to pick up a few things including some eggs which I found on sale for $ 1.99 (
), some sweet potatoes for .99 a pound (
), and I found some extra large Hass Avocados for $ 1.50 a piece, so I picked up a couple.
Near the register, I found a dozen Santa Fe flour tortillas for only $ 1.59. That was a great deal, so I picked up two packs. The store was well kept, especially the produce area (
), and outside the store was packed with lots of good looking fruits. (
)
The employees at the register were pretty nice, perhaps a little taken back by my sense of humor. Although I did not buy any thing for the meat department, everything look well cut and fresh.
Nice market… and good prices.

Hmm… since moving to San Diego I’ve been looking hard for a place to fill the Kroger-​sized hole in my heart, and Stump’s just isn’t that place.
Stump’s seems to be your typical grocery store but I’d rather shop at Von’s– their stores are brighter, cleaner, and feel more updated. Prices are probably competitive as well. I picked up a french baguette from the bakery, it wasn’t that great, went stale in about 2 days time.

Stumps is now my go-​to grocery store.
Like some other reviewers are saying, the quality and price of meat is impressive. Produce is good. The deli pulls you in with interesting options. Just watch out for the price tags over in the left half of the store.

Just moved to the neighborhood and got a coupon to Stumps. A small grocery store but Stumps has a surprisingly decent selection and the prices are reasonable. We didn’t buy any meat on this trip but it seems that they have a good meat deli that we’ll definitely try next time. The staff were friendly as well. I’m not going to lie. I still prefer Ralph’s but that’s because they always seem to have something I want on sale for a ridiculously low price and the gas discount. However, I will definitely shop at Stumps too because there’s something very appealing about supporting a family owned grocery store in the neighborhood.