Along Highway 1 in Sonoma County is the pleasant town of Valley Ford and there is a nice upscale…read morecountry store there worth your stop should you need supplies for your picknic-king or just a place to get some food and much more. This smart looking store has a lot of choices for wine, a nice well-stocked veggie section, all the stuff you'd find as a small corner store, a deli where fresh sandwiches and food are made, and best of all, a small ice cream counter. I suppose I admit that I'm an ice cream lover and they serve the Rainbow brand, a San Francisco product. It is a great joint, clean and everything is nicely presented. It's a great place should you need a place to take a break from your drive, stretch your legs and at the very least, a bathroom stop.

We stopped here on the way to the beach for some sandwiches and were met with the most unpleasant…read morewoman behind the counter. I asked how the ordering process for custom sandwiches worked. She looked at me rolled her eyes and looked up at where the menu was on the wall without saying a word. I lost my appetite and we ended up not eating them the only saving grace was a man who checked us out and was pleasant. Overall I could not tell you if they were good but the food environment was less than proper customer service.

We stopped at this market to use the restroom and were pleasantly surprised by how clean and…read morewelcoming the market was. The staff were incredibly friendly and, even though we arrived a few minutes after the kitchen had closed, they kindly accommodated us and made us a pesto chicken sandwich. The sandwich was one of the best pesto chicken sandwiches we've ever had--so flavorful and delicious! We also had the pasta verde with pesto sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, carrots, and peas, and it was just as delicious. I definitely wouldn't have expected food this good from a market! Highly recommend this place for the food and great customer service!

What a unique find Diekmann's was. This store/market/eatery is a staple in this community and has…read morebeen here since 1940. They offer anything you can possibly need from groceries, sundries, produce, and wine to fishing supplies. To top it off you can come in and order a sandwich, a burger or a pizza. Service is friendly and helpful. We came here a couple times while visiting Bodega Bay for items we had forgot to bring. We tried the burgers and the pizza and all of it was tasty. What I loved was the parking lot that had a great view of the ocean. They offer long hours of 7:00am - 9:00pm. Whether you want a quick bite, heading out for a day at the beach (picnic), or heading out of town be sure to stop here.

Tomales General Store was a quick stop in for us to do some final small business shopping after…read morePoint Reyes. Walking in I gravitated directly to the garden items and ended up picking up a few seed tins for my mother, but they also had quite an array of snacks, pantry items, and other general store essentials. The service was super friendly and kind and we would absolutely drop in again if in the area!

An oasis in the under developed area of Tomales. The only store around. Not sure the area could…read moresupport 2. We dropped in here for a few supplies before hitting our very close by AirBnB. A little bit of everything for a quick stay including some oil for my Audi that says I was low. We didn't need a whole lot but was interesting to browse. By the register there was a rack of stickers with interesting sayings but not interesting enough to investing in. If in the area and need something go ahead and check itp out. Also, pretty good selection is wine and champs, snacks and candies. Did I mention Pirate's Booty, Jelly Bellies and M&M's etc. if in a major town or even a minor town less stars but given where it is, 5

Cute little farmers market that allows well behaved dogs on leash. One food truck and several…read morelocal stands. Given the lack of any larger grocery stores, more produce stands would be a nice addition. Either way, everyone is kind and the vendors all accept electronic payment in addition to good ol cash. Raymond's bakery is the most popular stand for good reason. I'm a huge sourdough fan but Raymond's is softer and less sour but still delicious. Bought a loaf of the sea salted sourdough ripped right into it and it was good! Wanted to update Yelp with photos to give you an idea of what they have at the market.

What a cute little farmers market! Parking was easy. Everyone working was happy and helpful…read more Selection was decent and the fruit was so tasty. The croissants I purchased were delicious! There were some very lovely little trinkets and some jewelry available for purchase as well. Personally, a big fan of the flamingo band set up - so cute!

The tour was worth every penny! Audrey was so passionate and clearly has the best interest of the…read moreanimals in mind with every decision made. We learned so much and got to brush and pet the sweet baby buffalo! The tasting was fresh and delicious and we made sure to buy some while we could :)

Disclaimer: I've never been on another cheese tour, so I can't make comparisons. However, this tour…read moreis special and is quite an experience. The tour is more expensive in comparison to other cheese tours that we've seen in Petaluma, $35 plus tax, but those cheese aren't made with water buffalo milk. With this tour, you get a super informative history/back story of the founders. It is quite the story and could be made into a Hallmark movie. Their story is really inspiring and you can see how passionate they are about their company, product, and water buffaloes. The owner, Audrey, has a hand in every part of the business, and does most of the work, with help from a handful of employees. Please schedule a tour here to support this small company that has ethical and sustainable business practices. I believe every dollar from the tour really helps with their bottom line and I think they really need it as the owner does most of the work herself to cut cost. The highlight of the tour, other than the cheese tasting was getting to pet and brush the water buffaloes until they'd fall over from euphoria.

Best place to stop in on your way to the beaches. That have…read moreeverything you may need for a wonderful day trip. The family is always so helpful I make sure this is my one stop before our trips begin. The sandwich lady is always on point . Thank you for your service always .we always leave with a smile. Leo and Cindy

Better selection of groceries than expected. Still keep in mind that there's a pretty limited…read moreselection though so if you're looking for gluten free items, you may be disappointed. People here are friendly and there is plenty of parking. If you're looking for a quick breakfast or lunch option, they also have a deli here that does sandwiches and breakfast burritos.

Good selection of items across the spectrum, lots of 'ooh I haven't seen THOSE in a long time'…read moreitems.

Local favorite in the town of Bodega. It's clean, bright, friendly staff and they carry virtually…read moreanything you might need from vast array of grocery items, wines, ice, good selection of beer as well as soft drinks, kombucha, sweet and salty treats, fresh produce, picnic supplies, health and beauty aids, all at prices of local stores but saves you from driving back to larger towns. I love this place. They also have quick grab unusual last minute gifts or gag gifts, cards, souvenirs.

Not enough kind words to say about Jan, her husband, and their incredible home!!…read more We didn't actually stay here. I found it on the map and thought "huh this might be cute to stop by and try some cider". Showed up on a Saturday and Jan and her husband immediately came out to talk to us, tell us about the cider, and show us around their place. The cider was DELICIOUS by the way. We bought some and brought it back to our friends and they all agreed it's some of the best hard cider we've had. I wish they sold it at my local bodega in here sf!! Their home and land is truly so cute and charming. Rolling hills with 300+ trees, juicy apples of all sorts. I told Jan I was going to make and apple pie and she directed me to the best trees for those. They let us wander and do whatever we wanted and it was just so awesome and picturesque and serene. Jan also mentioned baby Scottish Highlander cows in their pasture nearby that we could go pet and play with!!!! Unfortunately those cows were busy but we stopped the the pasture right out front and got soooo close to some stunning and adorable cows. Literally the perfect visit. She gave us some recs for lunch and we had an awesome afternoon in Tomales. Need to visit again... could see this being the loveliest play to stay for a weekend getaway. When we arrived, Jan was in the middle of making a homemade apple pie and other yummy things for her guests because she provided them fresh pastries and breakfast. Gosh... dreamy.

The Tomales Deli was suffering from a temporary suspension of liquor license so I had to find…read moreanother way to get my hardcider. I called Applegarden Farm but there was no answer. It was right around the corner so I decided to take a chance and stop by. I pulled up to the barn and was greeted with suspicious looks by two middle aged folks working a hand cider press. It turns out that these are the loving parents of Applegarden Farms Hardcider. They hand blend and press 20 different apple varieties for their wonderful brew. After explaining my situation they were happy to sell me a few bottles and off I went to the Marshall Store for oysters to go with my new aquisition. If you like hardcider, don't miss this stuff, it's local and luscious.

Aesthetically speaking, this is my idealized fish market. It's got it's own unique vibe -- very…read moreBodega Bay-y. You can find plenty of ready-made goodies to eat on site or to take away for a picnic. We prefer buying fresh fish on ice to take home to cook ourselves. Beautiful halibut, oysters, mussels, clams, crabs, prawns, calamari, swordfish, rockfish, tuna, salmon, different smoked fishes, scallops.. I guess I don't need to list out every single fish they sell, but that's off the top of my head! I've only ever bought fish that was fresh and good -- we haven't had any poor experience or purchases. Outside of the headliner, seafood, they also sell a fantastic assortment of cheeses, deli meats, wine, jams and jellies and pickles and olives, oils and breads. Everything you need for a quintessential northern california meal. Except for fresh produce, go to Diekmann's for that! Prices are a little up there, and it's certainly become more "touristy" over the years, but that's just the nature of capitalism, y'all.

Got home from another wonderful Bodega Bay trip but opened up a pack of your smoked black cod from…read moreyour counter and the stench of rotting fish hit me in the face. Yes, it's been kept cold in my fridge for three days and yes I do smoke a lot of fish myself so I know the shelf life is quite a bit longer than that! There's no reason to sell patrons totally over-due items like this! And incidentally the smoked herring I also bought at the same time is just fine! You should be ashamed of yourselves!

This store is the most convenient for us to shop at for our week trips in Bodega Bay. The store is…read morenice and clean; however, the bathroom is absolutely disgusting. It is dirty and there is profanity written all over the back of the door which is very upsetting when you have a child to take in there. It's also frustrating that it is the only bathroom in the store, so the line backs up quickly. Staff are pleasant. While the food selection is great, the prices are just ridiculous.

Worker cussed me out as a13 year old and threatened to sshoot me and my friends in the faceread more