"In a news release obtained by SFGATE, the chain cited "changing market dynamics and infrastructure limitations" at the 49 42nd Ave. location as the reasons for the closure. "We are incredibly grateful to the San Mateo community and to our loyal customers who have shopped with us week after week," Mike Stone, the owner and CEO of Mollie Stone's, said in the news release. "Unfortunately, as our lease ends, we reached the difficult conclusion that we could no longer sustain operations at this location.""
"Employees at the San Mateo store are expected to be transferred to other Mollie Stone's locations, including its Burlingame store around 5 miles away. The grocer also has three stores in San Francisco, as well as locations in Sausalito, San Bruno, Palo Alto and Greenbrae. The family-owned grocery chain is known for its natural and organic products, with a focus on local growers and producers."
"In early 2025, San Mateo lost another decades-old gourmet grocery store. Draeger's Market closed last February to make way for a new mixed-use development. (Draeger's also shuttered its Danville location on Sunday.) However, another grocer is set to take its place: Woodlands Market, which is based in Marin County, announced in December that it plans to open on the ground floor of the upcoming downtown San Mateo development. The store is expected to break ground in early 2026."
Mollie Stone's Markets will close its San Mateo store after 25 years, citing changing market dynamics and infrastructure limitations at the 49 42nd Ave. location. The lease is ending and management concluded the location was no longer sustainable. Employees are expected to transfer to other Mollie Stone's locations, including the Burlingame store about five miles away. The chain operates multiple Bay Area stores and focuses on natural, organic products with emphasis on local growers. The San Mateo store began discounting inventory and is likely to close within about two weeks. Nearby grocery changes include Draeger's closure and Woodlands Market planning to open downtown.
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