What happened here?…read more Store used to be 90% produce and 10% grocery items. That seems to have been reversed. Went in and couldn't find anything we needed and the produce they did have didn't appear fresh at all.

The cashiers should have a bit of manners you tell them have a nice day and they are so rude they…read morenever answer back and tell you to have a nice day and very very rude but don't get me wrong I love going there I know everyone has bad days but don't take them to your job and take on us we're your customers who go buy things at your store hopefully this manger reads this message and talks to his workers this is for all his workers

Rodriguez Farms does Strawberries , they do lots of Strawberries…read more Today they were at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market in San Francisco and oh their fruit looked oh so good. Certified Organic since 2004.

These are the best strawberries! They're sweet and full of flavor. We get a flat every Sunday from…read morethe Newark Farmers Market. They also had tomatoes this past Sunday which were also great.

We love everything about this place. If I could give it 10 out of 5, I would. We drive all the way…read morefrom Sacramento and always leave completely stocked up. These are truly the world's best artichokes, along with amazing snacks, plants, produce, and other delicious treats. Be sure to try the artichoke cupcake with cream cheese frosting. It's similar to zucchini bread, not too sweet, and yes, it actually has artichoke pieces inside. The staff is always friendly, helpful, and happy to answer any questions you may have. They offer artichokes in several sizes (extra small, small, medium, large, and jumbo), along with cooking directions, recipes, and tips. But honestly, these are by far the best artichokes anywhere. The leaves have so much meat on them, it's incredible. I cannot stress enough how amazing they are. What else would you expect from the artichoke capital of the world, from a family that has been doing this for over 80 years? They also sell cheese, fresh produce, spices, oils, jams, honey, homemade loaves of bread, and so much more. It is definitely worth the stop. We usually leave with a huge haul and start counting down the days until our next visit, because nothing else compares. And don't miss the artichoke food truck on site. We had artichoke tacos and deep-fried artichokes with dill dip. Everything was fresh, delicious, and not greasy at all. Stop by and pay them a visit. There is something for everybody.

Do no Farm Roadside…read morefarm stand located at the heart of one of Castroville's many farms, with this one being in business since 1929. This Farm is one of the original (maybe *the* original??) farms that started growing Castroville's famous Italian Green Globe Artichokes. The Good: *Bigger than the usual farmstand, as this place is pretty epic with tons of great stuff from not just their own Farm, but other neighboring farms and other local producers. *As fresh as it gets, as most of the produce is grown from within feet to a few miles away. *Artichoke cupcake was delicious! Seriously. Try it. :) The Meh: *Parking lot is smallish but it's ample. *Service was, well, it got the job done and not much beyond that. The Ugly: *Prices are a little high, but I still always try and buy a few things to support them. Conclusion: Definitely worth a stop if your traipsing thru the Central Coast.

This place is over priced! A lot of the produce here is over ripe or on the verge of going bad…read more Foodmaxx has cheaper and better quality produce..

A veritable treasure trove of awesome fruits and veggies, just off El Camino Real in Salinas…read more Needed to get in there to ask directions and bought some giant peppers to stuff this evening. Wish I had more time but will be back. Super nice ladies there too. And it is much cleaner on the inside than it looks from the outside. It is like a really nice but contained Farmer's Market without the hassle of fighting through the Farmer's Market on Alvarado. Less expensive too.

We stopped by Thistle Hut to pick up some fresh organic produce on our recent weekend getaway to…read morePajaro Dunes. Friendly people, and a lovely variety of fruits and veggies, along with other unique items. I'm now addicted to Fruitful Farms toffee almonds (cinnamon toffee, coconut toffee, and butter toffee) .... SO GOOD! I'm willing to make the 2.5 hour drive back to Thistle Hut just to get more of those. Plus, they have the most adorable little white scruffy pup that gently greets visitors. Definitely give this roadside stand a try ... you won't be disappointed.

Awesome roadside stand with everything that's good like whoa that's some good produce!…read more We stoped by for some garlic as they have the local goodness that simply is the Gilroy best and if that wasn't enough the fruits and veggies here were awesome too soo perfect and definitely something I'm looking forward to cooking! The nice lady working inside was super friendly and very knowledgeable about her products as well as the area! Overall this was a perfect stop we got exactly what we were looking for and then some so do yourself a favor and stop by it's soo worth it!

Always fresh, always easy to get parking. Always friendly staff. Thanks for sharing your food with…read moreus.

Hi Everyone, Got home with my blackberries from Driscoll's…read morepurchased at Woolworths to have more live little insects running around the plastic casing alive. This is not good enough. Horrifying to see. Bye bye to this brand of fruit and all the ALIVE LITTLE INSECTS THAT THEY CAME WITH.

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!

Great prices, super fresh produce, and friendly service. El Rey is my go-to spot every week!read more

I love this place. I try to come at least once a week to get my fruits, and vegetables.read more

They watered down there ranch used to be thick and delicious and now it's like waters down milk…read more :/ fried artichoke still a 10/10 tho

Another delicious sandwich run. Very nice people that work here. Always pleasant and she sure does…read moreknow how to make a sandwich!! The best ever. The usual beach snack! $13 for a HUGE SANDWICH. worth it. They also sell deep fried artichokes cooked by order so the five - ten minute wait is worth it! I'll be back of course. I also bought fresh fruit and vegetables but didn't take pictures of them. They also sell wine, beer, sodas, chips, candy. YOU CAN ALSO GET YOUR COFFEE FIX. Hot or cold. There's a long menu posted. I haven't ordered coffee yet but it must be good!

I love supporting local shops and buying from farmers' markets, but this Barn Fresh Produce is more…read moreof a roadside "catfish" with its giant colorful wooden signs and enticing promotional promises. I've stopped by before to buy fruit, which was okay (ie, small), but this time, I walked inside the building. Holy toledo, Batman, the products were coated under thick layers of dust and had mouse traps tucked in-between and underneath! There were boxes and cleaning supplies strewn about, and animals lying around the food. I was afraid I'd spot a tail hanging out of a hole or see something run by my feet based on how many traps were in the store. There may not be any sure proof way to keep pests out of indoor-outdoor markets, but they can at least keep the place cleaner and more organized, like not leave cleaning supplies right next to the food. I was also surprised that the prices were steep for what looked like products that haven't been moved in a long time. Barn Fresh Produce is not worth the stop for me, but if you are dying for fruit, I'd stick to the ones kept outside and make sure to wash it well before consuming.

I really enjoyed stopping at this farm stand. I wouldn't say the quality is as good as at a…read morefarmer's market but the avocados and artichokes were definitely a great deal and fresh . Lots of sizes of both - tiny avocados were seven for 1$ and there were loads of midsize and large avocados too. A few different varieties. Same for the articles. I loved the signage and had to take photos of all the old timey signs. So fun. I think it is definitely worth a stop especially for artichokes and avocados. I picked up some fresh corn and Gilroy garlic too.