The good: This place is just all-so American and I love it…read more My aunt comes here for the berry pie and buys several of them to bring to me in SoCal. She's a frequent customer and she seldom eats pies. She sometimes freezes them. It's packed with so many berries and has a pure berry taste. It's sweet but still maintains the tartness/acidity of the berries so it helps your ability to eat more of it. My husband finished almost an entire pie in one day. The bad: My aunt said the apple pie is too sweet and therefore prefers the more tart/sour berry pie. I wish I tried the pie with ice cream because that would have been a nice compliment. The interesting: They're family owned and have been around for decades. You can pick fruits here too.

Stopped by 10/4/2026 and it was the last day of the season for apple picking. There weren't too…read moremany apples left but we still managed to pick a handful. Very affordable prices. We also got slices of apple pie a la mode at the pie shop. Unfortunately they were out of the Dutch apple pie but the regular apple pie was still quite delicious. It was warm, fresh, and had a flaky crust. The vanilla ice cream was icy though and felt like it had freezer burn. The line at the pie shop moved quite slowly and got pretty long. Great vibes here and you get a pretty inclusive experience with fruit picking, a souvenir shop, the pie shop / deli, and a small pumpkin patch.

Happy Boy Farms brought a mix of Fruit & Vegetables to the Fort Mason Farmers Market San Francisco…read more Beets, Squash, Greens, Potatoes, Melons, etc and yes Fennel! I love Fennel cooked and in salads. The bounty of Monterey was represented. For over 20 years Happy Boy Farms has been growing organically.

Happy is not adjectivally-accurate enough to describe how I feel. I'm ecstatic! The green miracle…read moreworkers at Happy Boy Farms are tremendously good at what they do, which is to turn out year-round, organic and ultra-fresh vegetables, herbs, and leafy yumminess from their farms in Watsonville and the Gilroy and Soquel areas. Their mesclun and lettuce mixes ($5/lb bag or loose) are really exceptional and typically last all week long. The tomato and melon offerings in the summer are great, and the autumn stuff, like squash, radishes, kale, chard, etc. are also go-to picks for us. The fresh herbs are lovely and cost around $1.25 for a decently-sized bunch. We also get their fennel to slice it razor-thin in our mandolin or toss it in vegetable soups spiked with brown miso paste. Great stuff! The Happy Boy crew also won the San Mateo Halloween costume contest this year, which was a lot of fun. Saturday mornings at the College of San Mateo parking lot is the hottest ticket in town!

Family member celebrated their wedding here and everyone had a wonderful time. Beautiful wedding…read morevenue. Wonderful set up.

My husband and I came down for the farm tour today on Memorial Day. The weather was really nice…read moreIn Watsonville. They had a great turnout from many loyal customers who attend the various Farmer's markets they sell too. It was wonderful for the children to learn how the vegetables and strawberries, raspberries, blackberries we buy are grown and for them to be able to pick it themselves. We both had a wonderful time today. The optional lunch you could purchase for a mere $6.00 each was great. The barbecue Chicken was tender and seasoned well included rice, beans, nopale salad, macaroni salad, chocolate covered strawberries and cupcakes was a huge hit for everyone.

I took a private tour of the Rodriguez' family ranch on Sunday morning. Farmer Manuel Rodriguez…read morewas kind enough to take time out from his busy schedule to allow a small group of visitors to take a walking tour within a small part of his 35 acre ranch nestled in the rich farmlands of Watsonville. The Rodriguez family operates three ranches in California harvesting organic and conventional produce. Most of their produce is sold at farmers markets throughout California. On this morning Manuel greeted our group in front of his home and opened up the doors to his home to allow our tour group to use his family's restroom. Mostly known for his strawberries Manuel walked our group over to organic strawberry field # 4 and gave us a brief description of the two types of strawberries that are grown here. Albions are generally darker in color both to the inside of the fruit as well as the outside. We were told these berries are extremely popular because they are normally sweeter than any of the other strawberry varieties. Seascapes are better known for their rich strawberry flavor and the fact that they grow to be larger than the other varieties. Manuel extended an invitation to everybody in our tour group to walk upon his fields, pick berries to sample and return to him with any questions. In this photo (http://static4.px.yelp.com/bphoto/vKyIC6C7UY1GCqMkKTxipg/l) I've picked a Seascape on the left and an Albion on the right for the ultimate taste test. While the Albion was definitely sweeter I found the Seascape more to my liking with a slightly tart flavor and a juicier fruit. I really enjoyed picking and sampling the big, glistening berries warmed by the sun as most members of our group did. In addition to the strawberries we were allowed to walk freely upon the organic raspberry bushes (http://static3.px.yelp.com/bphoto/JGNX8Nsn9WieLVaj-Zr0Qg/l). Most of the raspberries were not ripe enough to pick yet. There are two varieties as well with a red berry and a white berry. I sampled a single red fruit and it was extremely sour. Swarms of bees pollinate in the raspberry bushes, but we were told that the bees keep to themselves. Regardless I walked gingerly along the bushes taking photos among the hundreds (thousands?) of bees buzzing around me. On this visit we learned about crop varieties, fertilization, market trends and farm life. Two other crops that we were made aware of were the finger potatoes (http://static1.px.yelp.com/bphoto/L2jm8H_9Q3to067fUkigJg/l) and the artichokes. Both are also organic on this farm. As our group reassembled to depart for our next destination, Manuel Rodriguez expressed his generosity once again by giving everybody in our tour group a half crate of Seascape strawberries (http://static3.px.yelp.com/bphoto/RtDSRgfiZWBdBwCi7cWJ1A/l) and artichokes to take home free of charge. When asked where we could find his produce locally we were told that he often sells at the farmers markets in Daly City and in South San Francisco. Because often generosity and hospitality can work both ways I'll certainly start looking for his family's produce when I shop at these farmers markets. In addition to those photos posted here, more of my photos can be found at this link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/26-2milesandmore/sets/72157621601999289/

Had a good experience today Sunday via Rodriguez Brothers Ranch at the Stonestown Farmers Market in…read moreSan Francisco. Great mix of Vegetables, Fruits and Herbs, brought home a bag overflowing of Carrots, Chard, Artichokes, Cilantro, etc.

I always look for Borba Farms when I'm at my local farmer's market because of their fresh and…read moreflavorful variety of veggies. My favorite treat is their homemade salsa! The limited jars are usually by the pay counter, so you have to go early to make sure you get one when it's tomato season. It's soooo scrumptious... I have to resist all temptation at devouring the entire jar in one sitting. I can eat it as a meal with tortilla chips. No exaggeration!

They have such a wide variety of produce to choose from. The berries , carrots,tomatoes, beans and…read morepotatoes are the best! I'm also a fan of their jams, and shrubs. We've made some pretty tasty cocktails using their shrubs.

We haven't been to Marshall's in many years, when they used to make deli sandwiches, now it mostly…read moreMexican food here which was just ok. They have a sign on the door that says they have lunch specials, today was the tri tip plate for 15.99, which is the normal price on their menu, so? The tri tip was flavorful but tuff, it came with a small scoop or rice, a small scoop of beans both were basic and a small scoop of pico de gallo, which was excellent, 3 stars just for their pico. Why put lettuce on an enchilada? It was ok, not a lot of flavor. I miss the deli sandwiches. Doubt we'll be back.

Bomb ass carne asada taco!! The salsa is hot but a good hot, I get mine with just salsa and cheese…read moreusually comes with onions and cilantro. If your in Aromas or near by take a detour it's worth it. Yummy!!! No sandwiches in this place but ham! As usual Tacos are YUMMMMMY!!! the salsa is not for the gringo mouth but it's a good hot, the kind you know better, but you get it anyway and it's better than the last time!

This burrito has never let me down, and I've tried it three times just to ensure its consistency…read more Each visit has solidified its place as my absolute favorite. Located in the quaint town of Aromas, inside the old Firehouse Market (listed as "Independent" on my map), you'll discover this hidden gem near the liquor section--a true food haven. The Mexican cuisine here is crafted by the same talented lady every time, and she has the magic touch. While there's no space to eat inside or outside, the burrito is simply to die for. The service is wonderful; she always greets you with a smile and takes your order with genuine warmth. I ordered an Asada burrito, ensuring to ask for extra sauce. She knows exactly what she's doing! The ratio of beans, rice, and meat is perfectly balanced. The burrito offers a deliciously flavorful combination without the usual mushiness found elsewhere. The meat is perfectly seasoned and moist, complemented by a salsa that, though a bit spicy for me, might be just right for you. They don't skimp on the meat, making it a satisfyingly hearty burrito! Each bite is a symphony of flavors in your mouth, thanks to the harmonious blend of rice, beans, meat, and that incredibly flavorful salsa. I had to visit three times to confirm this burrito was as good as I thought, and it hit the spot every single time. The consistency in quality is remarkable. This place knows what it takes to make a great burrito. Please, never change the cook--that's the key!

Badly needed to make a pitstop and we saw this market and fuel station and pulled over in hopes…read morethat there would be a public bathroom available. My husband went in to inquire about it and the associate pointed him to the porta potty in the parking lot. I wasn't thrilled about this but had no other options. As my daughter and I were crossing the lot, the associate noticed us and waved us in, saying that the porta potty is only for men and that women could use the actual bathroom located inside, which was good for us. It wasn't the cleanest facility but it was much better than the porta potty that had sh*t smeared on the seat, blech. They have so much stuff inside this market, the aisles are cramped with you trying to walk through because the shelves are so stocked. Definitely a good place to stock up on any supply that you would want.

We saw signs and had to make a pit stop for local fresh strawberries! They also have a selection of…read morefresh produce as well!

Peter Piper picked a peck of purple peppers…read more Wait? What did Peter Piper pick? Purple peppers? I kid you not! Okay, maybe it wasn't Peter Piper who picked them, but he could have had he visited the Nunez Farm. It's a fact that purple bell peppers have been around since the mid-80's, but this was the first time I've ever walked upon rows upon rows of them in a field. The purple bell peppers are just one of the crops being harvested at Guillebaldo Nunez' vegetable farm in Watsonville. Artichokes Basil Bell Peppers (Green) Broccoli Butter Lettuce Cabbage (Green) Carrots Celery Collard Greens Fennel Heirloom Tomatoes Kale (Green) Leeks Pink Swiss Chard Potatoes Purple Kale Puple Thai Basil Rainbow Swiss Chard Red Beets Red Cabbage Red Lettuce Swiss Chard White Corn Yellow Swiss Chard Zucchini That's just a fraction of the crops being grown on the Nunez Farm, and it's all organic! That's right! Pesticide and chemical free! When our bus driver missed his turn Guillebaldo jumped into his truck and drove out to the main road to escort our bus into his farm. We were there for the last stop on on our education-filled farm tour. The Nunez Farm is incredible in size, and all of the crops are sold in farmers markets throughout Northern California and at Whole Foods stores under the brand "ALBA Organics". Guillebaldo walked us out to his fields to show us the rainbow of Swiss chards that he has planted. Green, orange, yellow, red, pink - just a variety of colors. I had never seen the yellow ones before and I was fascinated by them. On the same field were green and purple kale. I'd never had kale before and sampled some right there as a leaf was pulled off a plant and passed around to sample. We learned about the nutritious aspect of the kale as well as planting techniques and even ways to cook them. On the opposite side of the field were rows upon row of gigantic heirloom tomatoes hanging on thin sturdy vines. We were told that the fruits had just been picked that morning, but Guillebaldo told us that if we found any other ripe ones in there we were welcomed to pick it. Some of our group got really lucky when Guillebaldo found a whole plant unpicked. I missed out as I had stopped to take photos of big green tomatoes. To the opposite side of the tomato crops was a huge eye opener as we saw a gigantic color-filled farm that seemed to stretch forever. Guillebaldo gave us a quick rundown of all of his crops back there and offered to pick whatever our group requested. His generous offer turned up big red beets, ripe artichoke and handfuls upon handfuls of traditional green and Thai purple basil. The hit of the farm was the beautiful purple bell peppers. Guillebaldo said these were a first-time crop for him and he welcomed us onto the field to pick our own. He cracked one open, broke it into several pieces and passed it around for us to sample. The meat is slightly thinner than that of a green bell pepper, but these were so much sweeter. I might have missed out on the tomatoes but no way did I miss out on these. Time wasn't on our side; otherwise, we might have walked off with a lot more fresh produce than we did. A big thanks goes to Guillebaldo Nunez for opening up his farm to us. I'll be looking for that ALBA brand next time I'm shopping for organics. Where are the photos? Right here... http://www.flickr.com/photos/26-2milesandmore/sets/72157621625559039/

They have very nice vegetables although they didn't have the basil I was looking for. Their…read moreselection is not as extensive some of the other stands. What they have does look very fresh and nice.

a great small organic farm that has been in business for over 40 years. Produces kiwifruit,…read moreavocados, specialty greens, and flowers. Sells at Farmers Markets in the central coast, Bay area.

My dad is a tow truck driver and got a call from someone who was at Aromas Grill, he decided to go…read morein, in hopes of getting a burrito! Aromas was a new place to him and he will definitely be going back as the customer service was great and he felt very welcomed! He very well recommends this place to anyone looking for a great bite!

After a long day of book thrifting in Salinas and Seaside we stumbled across this cute little…read moreestablishment in Aromas. Unfortunately, we were so famished we didn't take any pics of our food but everything was delicious. The clam chowder was divine, I really enjoyed it. My husband had the cheesy tacos and devoured them. My daughter had the chicken quesadilla and it was huge! I had the grilled chicken dinner and it hit all my wants on one plate! Very good! Will definitely be back next time we are in the area. The service was exceptional as well. This place is worth the stop.