Since “sheltering in place” went into effect last month, I haven’t been venturing out for groceries. Instead, I have turned to online grocery shopping. However, this has proved difficult, as snagging a confirmed grocery delivery order has become like trying to get Coachella tickets.
On more than one occasion, I have optimistically filled my online ‘cart’ with groceries from Ralphs and Amazon only to be met with disappointment: “Due to high demand and social distancing measures, availability is currently limited,” “No delivery times are available,” or even worse, “no pick-up times available.”
Fortunately, eateries and breweries are honing in on the needs of locals. Many are offering take-home pizza-making kits, pantry boxes, fresh produce, beer delivery, and even house-made sanitizer. Read on for details on how to score San Diego groceries and food delivery tips!
Check Out Mike Hess for Craft Beer AND Sanitizer
Mike Hess locations in Ocean Beach, North Park, and Imperial Beach are all still open for to-go craft beer purchase, and more recently, Mike’s Mist Hand Sanitizer. Sanitizer is a coveted item with online retailers right now. Mike Hess has recognized both the opportunity and need for this product and acted accordingly. Mike’s Mist Hand Sanitizer runs $6.99 for a 4oz spray bottle. See their website for order pickup and delivery options for brews and sanitizer!
Giardino in Lemon Grove Sells Pantry Boxes for Pick up or Delivery
A local favorite of mine, I was happy to see Giardino expand their offerings while the sit-down dining experience is not available. Not only are they offering their signature menu dishes and alcohol items for pickup and delivery, but they sell Pantry Boxes with new items weekly. For $50, Giardino provides meat, pasta, veggies, fruit, eggs, cheeses, toilet paper rolls, latex gloves, and more. Giardino hits the mark with COVID-19 creativity for San Diego groceries and food delivery!
10 Barrel Brewing San Diego
Located in San Diego’s East Village, 10 Barrel has added groceries to its takeout offerings. In addition to their take-home pizza kits, pub menu items, and beer and wine to-go, basic staples can be purchased a la carte. The prices are reasonable! Cereals, milk, eggs, pastas, veggies, meat, sauces, and toilet paper are just a few of the items you can order in advance for pickup here.
Other Local Restaurants for San Diego Groceries and Food Delivery:
Panera Bread – Assorted bread, vegetables, fruits, and dairy items are sold a la carte in addition to their regular menu items under Panera Grocery. Items are available at Panera’s various locations, and delivery is also available within a reasonable distance.
Denny’s La Mesa and Main St. El Cajon – These two Denny’s locations have begun selling grocery items for pickup. See their grocery items for sale here. Customers can have their orders ready for pickup by calling in or filling out their grocery form in advance and sending it in. Meats, vegetables, fruits, dairy, eggs, dry goods, napkins, and toilet paper are all available for purchase.
