Gelson's Encino

Brian Woodruff _{on Google}

Apr 8th, 2024

Very nice staff

Sarah Boruch _{on Google}

Apr 7th, 2024

Super friendly workers! And their produce section is even better than Whole Foods!

Lisa Bixsen _{on Google}

Apr 7th, 2024

Everyone is always so nice and helpful!! Thats why its called the Great Store!!

D P _{on Google}

Apr 3rd, 2024

Nice upscaled market. Prices may be higher, but it is worth it and there are sales all the time. Try the Deli area and by a sandwich with 2 side for only $12. The pizza is good too for only $6 for 2 pieces.

Cary Brown _{on Google}

Apr 9th, 2024

I appreciate GELSON'S supermarket for its excellent selections of conventional, gluten free and vegan foods. Service is first rate. Parking is free and easy. There are many ADA compatible spaces.
Recently, they refreshed her quite a bit. The bakery got larger, the flower shop more convenient, the fresh meat and poultry section grew, and the condiments have moved alongside the fruits and vegetables. There is now a greatly expanded cheese selection, and a surprisingly complete wine and hard liquor department.
Gelson's has staff butchers and fishmongers, to cut and prepare to your recipe's requirements.
Gelson's is still the same wonderful market with good people working inside. Ask about an item and the employee walks you to it. Want something special? They'll try to order it for you. The store manager stands at a desk directly in front of the check out lines. Because Gelson's is a medium sized chain, lots of new products are tested here. If they are well received, you will soon find them in other markets.
The Deli offers a selection of restaurant quality, prepared foods. Roast beef, prime rib, and turkey, with gravy and trimmings, are hand sliced to order. "Wolfgang Puck" prepares custom pizza, salads, and sandwiches. Just a few steps away, sushi and other Japanese delicacies are made to order. And there's even a fresh squeezed juice bar.
The soup, olive, and salad bars are large and well maintained.
The expansive fruit and vegetable department is continuously and artfully maintained.
At the front of the store, Viktor Benes Bakery, a concession, is creative and delicious. Custom cakes and breads are baked and decorated to order. A selection of gelato is offered. They brew excellent coffee drinks.
Next to the bakery, fresh cut and potted plants are displayed. Floral arrangements are displayed and can be customized to order.
On the protected patio, tables, chairs, and a glowing fireplace, provide a comfortable place to enjoy a quick bite, or a break while shopping.
Film and television personalities are often seen, particularly in the late evening after production wraps.
Gelson's Market is a bit expensive, but the quality of the food and the excellent service makes a difference.
STUFF: Order using the internet for in-store pickup or delivery. Easy free parking. An employee will deliver your groceries to your car. Wheelchair accessible parking, and at the front of the store on the left, gender-neutral, ADA compatible bathrooms. An electric shopping cart is available.
Bernard and Eugene Gelson opened their first supermarket in July 1951. This, their second store opened in Encino Ca, in 1960.
There are currently 27 Gelson's Markets in Southern California; since 2014 the chain has been owned by the Japanese retailer, Pan Pacific International Holdings.