Goodwin & Sons Market — Local services in Crestline

Yes, compared to some 'down-the-hill' markets, the prices are higher in this grocery store. For example, a 16 lb. bag of Pedigree kibbles costs about $18 at Goodwin's and only $13 in a San Bernardino Stater Bros.

Everything has to be transported up the hill from down below, so that's what makes everything more expensive up here.

However, I never have to fear having my car broken into in the Goodwin's parking lot. I don't ever see panhandlers and walking dead in their parking lot like I do in San Bernardino.

You know you're in a good place when you see that a grocery store's hard liquor isn't locked up and their beer/wine/liquor selection takes you an hour to explore.

'Above and beyond all expectations' is what I thought the first time I walked around this wonderful, classy and classic grocery store.

This store has a LARGE deli with just about anything you can possibly want, ready to go! All of the various salads, chicken, sandwiches, cheeses - you name it!

The new Soda and Ice Cream fountain area is a blessing! Just incredible and inviting.

Check out their baking goods aisle. You've never seen such a complex, wide variety of baking flour! Including gluten-free flour. In fact, you can find gluten free and even vegan foods all over the store!

You can grind your own coffee beans from their large and varied coffee bean section.

Their veggie and fruit area is impeccable and stocked with just about any and everything you could want. (Except they don't have parsnips - and if you knew how medicinally wonderful parsnips are, you'd eat them everyday)

Tips for the newbie Goodwin's shopper: Pay attention to their ads. Also, at the far, back end of the veggie section, check out the marked down bags of produce! This store has great deals on certain items at certain times. Stock up on sale items while you can.

To top it all off, the staff is way cool, friendly, helpful and kind.

This is the only grocery store in Crestline, so they don't have to be so kind and pleasant - because they have no local competition. Yet, whether it comes from the owner(s) or the management, this store goes out of its way to make you feel comfortable. This store goes out of its way to put a smile on your face. You can't put a...

This review is solely for the Bakery.

We ordered a cake for my daughter’s birthday Friday afternoon, for pickup Monday afternoon.

First, no one from the actual bakery was there. We were told everyone goes home at noon. A Deli employee had to take the order, but had no idea how to fill out the cake form, because cross training doesn’t seem to be a priority. So, we went over it together: Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese frosting; like almost every other carrot cake on Earth, including the prepackaged Goodwin’s slice we bought and ate there to make sure our daughter liked it. Three sets of eyes verified that the form said “Cream Cheese Frosting.”

Monday afternoon, we pick up the cake. Everyone behind the counter was obviously stressed, seemingly unable to deal with even the smallest request like, “Hi, we’re here to pick up a cake we ordered.”

The lady that helped us seemed very frazzled, and exasperatingly said, “Well, I have to go downstairs to get it…” like it was a hassle.

When she returned, she handed me the cake, and in that same breathy attitude said, “Here. I have to go cut meat!”

Jeez. Okay. Sorry to inconvenience you with my commerce. 🥴

Forward to Tuesday. Birthday Party. Good news: it was Carrot Cake. Bad news: The baker pulled an audible without consulting me, and used Buttercreme instead of Cream Cheese for the frosting and filling. Absolutely UNHOLY ABOMINATION. Only Satan would substitute Buttercreme for Cream Cheese Frosting on a carrot cake.

We choked half the cake down, because what am I going to do? Tell her, “Sorry kid. No cake on your big 5.”

I have half a mind to take the remaining cake back, along with the order form, and ask for a partial refund, but huffing, eye rolling, and bad attitudes don’t really vibe with me.

$41 for a cake no one enjoyed. Not even the kid who loves sugar.

The vibe has changed since they rebuilt. They gained a new store, but they’ve lost something. It’s a beautiful store, but they’ve sacrificed the small town charm, and it shows in how many of the employees act.

Anyway, what once used to be the go-to place for amazing cakes has become no better than Stater Bros., and it’s a...

Was going to give this 3 stars but with massive number of fake reviews, it's only fair to balance out the lies.

Pros: Store is clean, spacious, friendly staff, decent selection, good ambiance. Cons: Very high prices (especially the meat) I've seen $23.99/lb for a choice New York Strip loin, food rotation issues (have found several expired hummus' on shelf, like two weeks after), expired milk and some that were only 2 days left till expired.

Luxury prices in a predominantly poor community is basically a business oxymoron.

Lastly I personally am not a fan of dry aged meat, but that is what mainly consumes the butcher area. I personally think grass fed, grain finished beef is what needs to dominate the shelf, excellent flavor and quite healthy...but that's just me. If they want me to pay $23.99 for Strip Loin that's slightly more reasonable.

This isn't a target on Goodwins because I know they are trying but don't jack up the prices to the point where you lose most of your regular customers. The price bar is too high, I understand inflation is high but I have seen steaks same or better quality for half that price.

I started shopping at Goodwins because Stater Bros has really gone downhill in the past few years. After they started spraying water on their meat and butchers were clueless about meat grades, I started looking elsewhere. I still like Goodwins but holy h*ll, need to find a way to keep meat...