Community Markets - Big Bear City

Well, it took the new owners nearly a year to revamp this little market. For a while it had no produce, which kept me away. I'm not always in this end of the valley, but today I thought I would roll the dice and see if they had completed their makeover. Yes! New flooring, new taller, fuller, cleaner racks, expanded meat and vegetable cases, expanded liquor department, plenty of wine and beer, even a new coffee station. Great job Community Market! You're looking all shined up like a brand new penny! See you soon!

The new Community Market is turning out nice! The deli food is really good and they can carry so much now with the remodeling.

*Overall 3.5 Stars* The community market is a good place for last minute items food items, supplies, and alcohol. If you are visiting or live on the East Side of Big Bear this is the place to go when you do not feel like driving across town to a real supermarket. There is also a hot food counter and they have an in house butcher set up where they package their own meat. That being said, expect to pay much higher prices and limited items for the convenience of not going across town. There is usually ample parking and there is a Mountain Transit trolly stop outside that picks up and drops off every 30 minutes. Ive npticed they never stray from the current inventory of items, do not expect different products from here. The new owners have expressed a desire to cut out their tiny produce selection which has both locals and employees up in arms. Also There is a stench that never goes away in here. I'm not sure where it originates but it is very noticeable. Overall it's central location makes it feesable for people grab things and go quickly.

Good for snacks and booze or firewood. Quicker than going to Vons or stater bros. Super quick.

Great little market. When at all possible, we prefer going here rather than Vons/Stater Bros. (which can get real busy and always have long lines). Community Market has a nice selection of your normal necessities and pantry items. Plus, their meats are great cuts at super reasonable prices. Also there's a ton of fresh produce. Hot deli has some good ready to go foods but of course, the supply wanes throughout the day. Also I love the fact that they sell a bunch of the local goods, like honey, jams and beef jerky.