The Willows Market

I can't really comment on the grocery selection here, or the deli (though I've heard it's pretty good). I've been to the Willows Market for one reason only: Their amazing beer selection. Despite being a smaller footprint, their variety of choices puts larger grocers - even most liquor stores - to shame. And the focus is on microbrews and independents, which is my thing.The only store I've found in the Bay Area with a wider selection, and more knowledgeable staff, is Jane's Beer Store in Mountain View. But most of their beers are sold warm. At Willows, about half are sold cold.For beer geeks like me, it's a little like Christmas on every visit. Will they have some new offerings from Crux up in Bend? How does the selection from San Diego breweries look today? Any special arrivals from the Alchemist in Vermont? (I snagged some Heady Topper a few months back). What about the baltic porters? (from actual Baltic countries). I sometimes have to hold back or pace myself; it's unusual if I spend less than $100 on a visit.Visits - nay pilgrimages - to TWM used to be fairly infrequent; maybe once a year. But with the shrinkage in selection at my local Whole Foods, and the increasing market inundation of fake microbrews (e.g. Elysium, 10 Barrel), I've lately found myself here more and more often to stock up.Speaking of which, the beer fridge is looking a little empty; and the weekend is coming up.

Big shout out to Miguel and his coworker!!! This morning, I was biking to work for the first time when I realized I had a flat tire 20 mins into the ride. I ended up parking & locking my bike on the bike rack right outside this market to Uber the rest of the way. I was only able to return with my car to pick up the bike around 9pm & noticed a note placed on my bike (see in photo). During the day, my bike bag (&bike) were kept safe from a thief because of the kindness of these workers stepping in. they didn't need to step in at all, but it was so kind that they did. Miguel even loaded my bike into my car for me when I came to get it. These are the type of people that make this place feel like a community. Thank you to these awesome workers for looking out for me. Recommending this place to shop to all the people ik.

I've shopped here for years and have always loved their unique local fresh purchase, friendly staff and great produce beer affordable wine selection. I am sorry I've never shopped the deli until today The meats are fantastic and the best egg salad ever !!This small shop stop is pretty much perfect, cheese meat produce wine beer unique finds thank you!

Love the Willows Market for lunch. Best roasted meats in the area; truly outstanding. I love reading about the beer selection and grocery area from other reviews, but the meats are so good.

Came to the willows market on a Saturday morning hoping to get some bbq. Unfortunately the bbq wasn't ready (it was 7 am lol) so instead they offered to make me a sandwich. I said a breakfast sandwich was fine with whatever they recommended.He made me a egg bacon cheese sandwich on Dutch bread with a chipotle aioli sauce and let me just say this was the best breakfast sandwich I have ever had! Me and my bf split it and It was more than enough to keep us both full!

Hidden gem. Awesome and fresh bbq and huge portions.Plenty of parking and reasonable prices.

Been coming here a lot since working close by.... Decent BBQ and sandwiches. I just tried the "Aftermath" today which is a Hot link sandwich with grilled onions, pickled jalepenos, pepper jack cheese and chipotle mayo. It was Really really good. Next time I may go with no jalapeños as I found it too spicy towards the end and scraped them off. But if you can handle the heat it's well worth it. My 2nd favorite is the brisket sandwhich but sometimes I've noticed they give me too many burnt ends which can be a little tough. Other times it's amazing. Plus they got a good liquor selection with some hard to find bottles. Plus a good craft beer selection with sours and slushie style beers which my wife likes.

"I was skeptical when my friends raved about 'The Heart Attack' sandwich, but their description had my curiosity piqued. With four types of meats, two kinds of cheese, avocado, lettuce, and all on Dutch Crunch Bread, it sounded almost too good to be true. But after trying it three times now, I can confidently say it lives up to the hype - it's absolutely delicious and definitely worth a try!"

Willows Market is a gem on the PeninsulaIt has all the essentials from a grocery store perspective while also providing incredible sandwiches and top notch meat (Brisket, Tri-Tip, etc.)

Great neighborhood market. Well curated selection of foods including great fresh BBQ, wines, and beers, mostly local. Flowers. Cards. Acme breads. Staff are very welcoming. Staff are quite knowledgeable about the wines and can give great advice.