Is this the one with the green canopy and green sign? Green…read morecanopy & green sign - 2 stars. Blue canopy, white sign - 5 signs Today I discovered there are different "Rodriguez Farms." Yesterday I went to the CSM Farmers Market in San Mateo. Green canopy and green banner sign. I thought it was odd they didn't have the usual "Albion" strawberries I buy since they're sweeter than the non-Albion. I asked the guy and he insisted they were Albion even though the signage did not state this. 3 baskets/$18. I asked him if they're the same as the San Carlos vendor and he said they were. He was misleading if not an outright liar. Today I went to the San Carlos Farmers Market. BLUE Canopy and not a green sign. The guy there told me there are at least two different "Rodriguez Farms." The one in San Carlos has Albion for 3 baskets/$20 and is sweeter than the regular. TLDR: get them at the San Carlos Farmers Market on Sundays. Don't get them at the CSM Farmers Market on Saturdays.

At Newark Farmer's Market, I have recently seen two farms that sell strawberries - Rodriguez and…read moreFenella Berries. As of now, I prefer the latter farm and have a review for them. ORDER Biggest box of strawberries - $20 STARS (stand out qualities) -Food (5/5 stars) - red and delicious strawberries -Service (3/5 stars) - one staff gave me a sour face when I asked to pick another box because I saw some bruised strawberries -Ambiance (4/5 stars) - quick service STAIRS (areas of growth) -Feels a bit too salesy but I understand they need to make a living! TIPS -Fot the big box, rhetorical offered me $20 even though it is advertised as $25 -They offer plastic bag but farmers market has station to give one or get one reusable bag

My husband and I were driving back from Big Sur and we were going to go to giant artichoke…read more However, I saw signs that said Pezzini farms and advertised all what they had. I immediately had my husband take that exit and check it out. When I saw artichokes artichokes and more artichokes,, I was sold. I went there to look and see what they had. We found so many amazing items! We purchased pasta sauce, artichoke salsa, artichoke focaccia, bread, artichoke bread, artichoke sweet bread, like banana bread, but with artichokes, we bought actual artichokes, artichoke pizza, and mushroom pizza, frozen deep-fried artichokes, a Japanese black watermelon, a cactus plant, artichoke raviolis, and some amazing soft English muffins. Very unique. I know it was a lot, but we don't live close by so we wanted to stock up. What I really like about this place is the friendly people there especially Sara and there was another gal that unfortunately I didn't get her name and the fact that all the artichoke items are from the artichoke fields there and they support local/family bakers and businesses. We also went to the "Choke Coach" it was recommended by Sara. It was on the premises and it was a food truck that primarily sold artichoke related items. I ordered the three artichoke tacos, which were amazing and the grilled artichokes with a lime cilantro dip. Very yummy! My husband ordered a bratwurst sandwich. The people working there, Maria and Bety we're very friendly and great cooks and customer service I was so glad we made that turn off the freeway! This place is a true gem. They also have cornhole to play while you're waiting for your food or just want to enjoy some fun for a minute. There was a cute, big chair for a Kodak moment

Cute spot but talk about highway robbery no pun intended…read more I would have walked away satisfied if I was held at gunpoint and my wallet was taken instead of paying $11 for 5 fried artichokes the size of quarters. I will continue to stop at Pezzini to drop my loads but skip the food truck in the lot. Some of the worst fried artichokes in 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.

Stopped by this morning on our way to Big Sur. Loved the selection and picked up some fresh…read morestrawberries, blackberries, and green figs The owner was super sweet and had the sunniest deposition. I loved that we get to support a local business! The store/stand was tidy, clean, and had a great selection of: lychees, passion fruit, strawberries, pluots, peaches, grapes, and melons! Stop on by and support local small business!

Super delicious strawberries, but the "9 for $1 avocados" sign was misleading. Furthermore, my…read morehusband was nearly overcharged (and had to show the price sign was lower than what the cashier was going to charge).

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

6/30/2023 I have…read morebeen on the hunt for the specialty strawberries... The only vendor I found was in Florida.. Today, I found them at a retailer (Whole Foods).. We've been so conditioned to associates red with sweetness... but oh my goodness!.. Bought the tropical and rose berries.. So sweet and different. Love love it! Now I'll be in search of the strawberry seeds/plants!

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

Good food and fresh fruit ! Great nic naks like dish towels, soap, candles etc…read more Not the least expensive but it's worth it

Picked up some fried artichokes a few weeks ago from the deli. They used to be the best in the…read morearea for years and looked forward to having them as a treat. New managers or owners changed the recipe or supplier. They are very bland now with no taste. They need to improve or will lose local customers.