Elroy's Fine Foods, Monterey CA

I'm obsessed with this place, so many amazing gf & df options. I love that everything is labeled.

This might be my favourite grocer ever. I wish it was in LA so I could do all my shopping here all the time.

They have a fantastic range of gluten free foods, both packaged and hot and freshly made foods - something that is not common! Their freshly made foods are all incredible and I can’t recommend it enough.

Move to Laurel Canyon maybe?

We were looking for a good deli sandwich. Unfortunately, Elroy's does not have much in the way of vegetarian sandwiches. Nor can you custom-order sandwiches. The chicken tortilla soup was bland and had hardly any tortillas in it. However, if you like
prepared meat dishes, you'll find a lot of options.

I think I just drank the best hot latte of my life here. Chloe (?) made it. I think that was the name. Delicious.

I always find something delicious from their deli to eat and have spent waaaay (like thousands) on their sundries over the years. To be fair they do sell anise pastilles and great coffee for road trips in the Airstream too.

Definately has gone downhill since opening—hot foods the same daily and few veggie options—no more creativity, and glass doors to produce etc filthy dirty all the time as is bathroom. Miss the original raw desserts and dishes made.

We went to see what this store was all about. Interesting specialty type store. Decided to try one self serve sweet. While waiting in line at checkout I noticed an apparent manager take 2 individual pastry sleeve bags from the other cashier. Turns out a customer filled the bags with sweets at the self serve area, got to the counter and decided not to purchase the items. Both manager & clerk sniffed (closely) the 2 bags. Manager then put one cookie back into the cookie jar. She’d decided what flavor it was by then. The second bag she couldn’t decide. I had no idea if it was a cookie, scone, bread, etc. Then I saw her touch items in the bag, in order to identify these items. Smelled them, picked one up with her hand and placed it in the cookie jar —- for sale! She was not wearing gloves. Then smelled and touched second item and added it to the cookie jar. I was astounded watching this— thinking of all the health dept regulations she had just broken. OK. The cookies are huge, really big and about $4 or so, but guessing which cookie it is (1) and (2) placing them back in a “for sale” cookie jar after being touched by the her, and apparently the first customer who thought they’d purchase them just to recoup the maybe $10-$12 was too much for me! I made a comment that I couldn’t believe she replaced them in the cookie jars and she said the customer changed their mind. What if she “guessed” wring on the type of cookie? People have allergies! It was not a sanitary move. I could not believe what I witnessed to save a few dollars for the store! I won’t ever be back. This was all visible to customers.

What a neat concept! We were in the area visiting Nece’s gluten free bakery — and we were drawn to the logo of a bear and the word “uncommon” below the icon. Walking in we were struck by the floral creations and the curated homewares that would make GREAT gifts. The aisles of packaged goods are nicely laid out — really appreciate the selection of items, many which were new to us. Wish we had known that there was a gluten-free breakfast burrito available earlier in our stay. Also appreciated the coffee bar and smoothie bar. The bakery items looked so delicious and fresh — though none were gluten free, I can always appreciate the creations.

I don't know what I would do without this little grocery store. Thank you Chloé, you're a rockstar! Elroy's elevates the standard for quality, sustainably-sourced food by lightyears. Not only do all of their products - ranging from produce to frozen and prepared meals - contain only the highest quality, cleanest ingredients, but the producers are respected as well. Brands are researched thoroughly to make sure they're local (when possible), sustainable and supporting community initiatives.

I personally am willing to pay more for all of this value both for me, the environment and the folks who lovingly produce our food. It's the true cost of food done right and I'm glad someone is providing it for our community!

Love the curation. They mark the different brands with tags if they’re women or AAPI or other minority businesses. Also lots of local businesses carried inside too.

There is hot food and fast lunch inside plus a drink bar where you can get coffee and assorted drinks.

Plus a bulk foods section!

We love coming to Elroys but I am hesitant to come back after today. Today an off leash dog was in the parking lot directly in front of the store, owned by an old man in a black BMW who seemed to be affiliated with the store in some way with a relationship with some of the employees and the cleaners next door. It seems he was affiliated with the business? Anyways, he was dismissive when I asked him to do something about his off leash dog. He let it continue to be off leash outside for a while after and told me to go ahead and call the police. I felt unsafe. I hope genuinely that Elroys cares about their customers feeling safe and I am feeling hesitant to come back knowing this man is here frequently and is close with the staff, and is letting his dog roam around like this. I've also seen people in the store with pet dogs that are clearly not service animals. I have a severe allergy to dogs and cannot be in the same building as them, so I hope this will change too.

Excellent small grocery store. Lots of fresh produce (some local) and unique pantry items.

Amazing deli and prepared foods section! Highly recommend.

I love this place for all my gourmet food needs, they always have kind clerks and I often get lost in all the cool products on the shelves. If you need unique culinary ingredients- probably come by here and check. They even have specialty fresh foraged mushrooms, microgreens and a ridiculously extensive selection of local veggies, spices, beers, etc. Its like a farmers market in a …. Brick and mortar market? Haha there are also delicious deli counter options, and a cafe. Yes, it is pricey, its gourmet baby. But carries a ton of local and I love that!

Great place, but who closes at 7 PM every night? !? How are people who work supposed to shop here?

I wanted to buy a bottle of water for my dog after our walk and couldn't find 1 bottle.

Lots of overpriced items such as a glass bottle of organic milk for 12 dollars.

I can see why they had no customers in the store.

Super cool market! Absolutely, without fail, the best, homemade hummus, you’ve ever tasted! They have an assortment of wonderful prepared foods, as well as meats, and seafood to purchase and cook at home.

Perfect neighborhood market with fresh produce, deli, coffee, beer and wine. Limited selection of carefully curated market items.

Elroys Foods is consistently better than any restaurant on the Peninsula, even better than my own. We have done a lot of take-out food over the years, but no more, we go to Elroys once or two times every single week. I feel like kissing the floor as we leave. To top that off, every single staff person is outstanding!
Bravo! We love love Elroys!

It's so refreshing to be able to shop at a grocery store knowing all of the food is organic, safe from harmful chemicals and additives and absolutely delicious. I love that Elroy's sources locally and from small businesses whenever possible. I would much rather spend my money here than at a restaurant where the ingredients are questionable.

The food is so delightful, and their smoothie bar is my absolute favorite. If you are looking for clean, fresh, gluten free, dairy free options, and you're not afraid to spend a little extra for the quality, this is the spot for you! Enjoy.