Newport's essential gourmet stop — prep'd foods, local wines, and everything you didn't know you needed
Newport Beach has grocery stores pretending to be specialty shops and specialty shops pretending to be destinations. A Market is the rare version that's actually the real thing: a small gourmet stop on Coast Highway built for people who either cook well or want to skip the cooking part entirely.
A Market is Newport's gourmet essentials stop: prepared foods ready to take home or eat at one of a few tables, a curated wine selection organized by drinkability and actual value, hard-to-find ingredients that specialty cooks hunt for. The sandwiches, cheeses, and produce are selected with the intention that it matters. It's not dressed up as a specialty shop — it is one.
The footprint is small. A maximum of around 20 indoor seats, so most people come for takeaway. Coast Highway location means parking is street-only; the trade-off is you're walking out with a dinner plan in under ten minutes.
Rotisserie Chicken—properly seasoned, a staple that anchors the prepared-foods case.
The "A" Sandwiches—fan favorites like the Godmother and Newport Po'Boy. Not drugstore sandwiches; these are built with intention. (Menu prices subject to change — verify current pricing at the counter.)
Breakfast (until 11:30am)—the Breakfast Panini and Avocado Toast are real options if you're an early riser.
Prepared Salads and Vegetables—actually fresh. They taste like vegetables should taste.
Cheese and Charcuterie—the answer if you're building a board at home.
Wine—curated by someone who understands that not everyone wants a premium-tier bottle.
A Market Burger Kit—five Niman Ranch patties, brioche buns, and all the fixings. Skip the prep work without sacrificing quality.
Location: 3400 W. Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663 · Hours: Tue–Sun 7am–3pm · Closed Mondays · Breakfast: Served until 11:30am · Payment: Cash and cards · Seating: ~20 indoor seats — primarily a takeaway destination · Parking: Street only, paid 8am–6pm (rates via ParkMobile or PayByPhone — check the app for current pricing) · Catering: Phone or in-person only — no online catering orders
It's more expensive than grocery stores by design, and the space is small enough that if you arrive at 2pm on a Sunday expecting a full case, you'll be disappointed. With the 3pm close, the old "sold out by 2pm" warning is even more relevant — come in the morning if you want a specific salad or a whole rotisserie chicken for dinner. Its sister restaurant next door (A Restaurant) handles the dinner side; between them, you can feed your week.