Funny thing, on the days I shop at Zion Market, I’m usually quite focused….I just want to get in and then out of that crazy parking lot, dodge those aggressive shoppers, and perhaps even dodge flying fruits and vegetables. Frankly, I don’t shop at Zion too often these days.
And you know; I hadn’t even noticed that signs had gone up for businesses coming to the area. But on a recent weekend; I arrived before the opening time and without all the construction equipment and vehicles in the area I noticed the signs for several new businesses.
It was actually the sign for Marugame I noticed first.
Man, can you imagine folks lining up here like they do at UTC? Also, I cracked up seeing the “Coming Soon Spring 2026” sign! I guess I missed the Grand Opening? Maybe they should change that?
I believe the address is:
8316 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92111
And right in the back courtyard are these two signs.
Chagee Teahouse and Pepper Lunch, two more chains.
8322 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92111
It’s going to be interesting, since the parking situation here is already pretty bad. Plus, while the old Zion Market location seemed to have a few local mom-and-pop eateries in the food court along with chains like Cocohodo. It seems that based on the size and location of the businesses it’s all major chains. I’m hoping that the proposed Rooftop Foodhall for Zion will come to fruition.
The Missus’s favorite tea from Chafolio at the Linda Vista Farmers Market. So, before things got too hot around here, I decided to take JJ to the Linda Vista Farmers Market, which I hadn’t been to in a while. This young lady at the Chafolio stand was so sweet and nice.
That I went and bought a bag of Jasmine Green Tea…even though it was $30!
When the Missus got home, I showed Her the tea and She freaked out that it was so expensive.
But you know what? She made herself a cup and really enjoyed it!
So recently, after that bag of Jasmine ran out….guess where we went to?
The Missus enjoys the teas; even though it does cost thirty bucks a bag. Based on what I read on Chafolio website is that most of the tea comes from Fujian Province.
Chafolio is at a bunch of Farmer’s Markets in San Diego. More info here.
6939 Linda Vista Rd.
San Diego, CA 92111
Hours:
Thursdays 2pm – 7pm
Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!
I work close to Zion so tend to drop by during the week and the parking lot and shopping experience is pretty chill (there are always a few unpleasant folks of course). I tend to go before 5 pm though so maybe wouldn’t work for you. Just FYI. They often have great deals on their fruit but I find it’s so hit or miss that I’ve mostly given up.
I’ll often go early and find parking, though sometimes it’s just crazy RD! I just don’t think of the place as being a good value in many categories these days……