We found this rest stop by accident and thought it was the Bravo Farms that was further down. Such…read morea cute restaurant and store to shop local goods and it's located in the Tulare outlet area right off the 99. There's a coffee and ice cream shop. Bathroom: clean and modern We'd love to have lunch here next time.

We were in town for the weekend and wanted to grab a quick lunch before checking in our hotel. A…read morequick Yelp search landed us at Bravo Farms Restaurant. This is such a cute spot. Not only it's a restaurant but they sell cheese, honey, whole separate meat section, gifts, jewelry and so much more. You can shop and dine at the same time. Pretty cool. It's a counter order and sit down type of restaurant. I got the create your own salad with 5 toppings and grilled chicken. The portion is HUGE! Check out my photos! There were more toppings than greens. The only thing they fall short is the grilled chicken. It was dry with chewy texture. We also got the Pesto Chicken Sandwich and fries. The sandwich can use more pesto sauce. The fries was very good, fried with a light seasoning. Good service. Great location in the Tulare outlet.

After Casey brought the goods out last night, I just can't resist yelping about this fine cheese…read moremade by a family in the Central Valley. At the helm of this company is a 25 year old woman who left school to return to the family's farm and create cheese. This cheese is already a smash (winning a number of awards) so it probably doesn't need my help. But let me just say that the Serena is a cheese that most anyone would like, yet it's pretty distinct in flavor. It has just the right blend of creaminess and nuttiness. Go forth and eat some. http://threesisterscheese.com/

On a recent road trip, my friend Denise and I made Rosa Brothers Milk Company a must-spot on the…read moredirt tour. I like milk and its by-products, especially ice cream so this place seemed like a natural place to visit. And, even though it was small, and even though it is not in anyone's map of California places to see before one dies, this place was a tourist attraction that I will remember till the day I can no longer enjoy milk and the mustache it leaves behind. When we arrived to the spot there was a sole attendant, his name was Anthony and he was endearing to the max. I explained to him an abridge story of our road trip and why we made it a spot to visit. He was like really, like he could not believe that this was an intentional stop on a multi hour road trip. I was like, in my mind, this is not a Thrifty ice cream run bro, this is like a milk experience, of course it is a spot on a road trip. What I did say was like--- you are wearing a uniform, (like one of those that (I Love) Lucy waited for in the 1950's), and there was a window into a factory with workers producing milk, and you have souvenirs, thus the joint is a stop to engage with, a stop to plan for, a stop that naturally fits in someone's road trip's tour. After I said a version of all of this, his smile and eyes became wide, like he really was understanding that his presence and this joint was not just a local milk joint but could be a pit stop that can go white with fame. My intention was to get a milkshake but Anthony explained that they did not sell any. I mean I accepted it quickly, but with some lament as a milkshake is my favorite ice-cream by-product, but I made due with what I could. First, I got a chocolate milk in a bottle. Anthony was kind enough to open it for me. I used to be a big fan of chocolate milk, cause it was a staple in the school's free lunch program and I always found it refreshing and sweet and cooling. Which makes me want to define the difference between refreshing and cooling in terms of taste. I guess refreshing makes one go ahhh like after taking a sip of cold cola, and something cooling makes someone feel the crisp of cold within the body, like eating a chilled lemon paleta/popsicle. And on this day, I drank a bottle of milk and found it to be a nostalgic snack down to the last sip. It is important to note that Denise noticed that they had flavors like Orange Blossom milk, and banana ice cream flavors. So this places dares enough to think outside the box or should I say milk carton? Anthony was also lovely enough to bring out samples of their packaged ice cream. I will be honest I cannot remember all the flavors I tried but I think there was cookie and cream. And the ice cream tasted rich, deep, and fresh, like it been churned recently for pure enjoyment. Like it was meant to be good first, then sold next. And thus at its core it was artisan, not mass produced. I guess that is why they explain their products to be "farm direct." Since I could not get a shake or a cone, I decided to get one of their ice cream sandwiches. I went with what I tasted and knew to be good---- the cookies and cream. This decision was also based on the cookies they used. I reviewed the picture but the cookie was not listed. I ate the sandwich outside in the car, and every bite was a morsel of smooth crunch and velvety ice cream. It was familiar and new, it was reason enough to want to visit the place again. In fact I tried too, on the way back from the road trip but it was closed on that day. Too bad, I have put it on my return spots, I found it to be that wonderful, but again milk, ice cream, and all that it stems from it, I am a fan of, so it makes sense for me. But until then, I got the sweatshirt I got from this place to remember it!

This is one of my favorite locations for real ice cream. All products are made at this location…read more Needed some milk so I decided to treat myself to some Rocky Road Ice Cream. Please support this locally owned business. All milks, coffee creamers, ice creams are made here. Stop by for a tour. Service is always on-point and very welcoming.

Bravo Farms is always so delicious. On my way back from a trip to Fresno, I stopped by the Tulare…read moreOutlets location to get lunch and take a work video call. This was my first time at this location, and it is such a cool space! The tri tip sandwich and fries were, of course, delicious as ever. They have a full bar, a butcher counter, a charcuterie counter, a coffee & pastry counter, a shop full of fun assorted items from art to clothing, and ample seating areas with curated vibes. It is truly a one stop shop for anything you could want. It was neat to see it full of folks hanging out in the various seating areas. I was still able to find a spot with ease which was conducive to taking a work video call. The only challenge I had was not eating my food in too ferocious of a manner mid call, and if you've had their tri tip, you know this was a true challenge. lol I look forward to the next time I'm driving through, so I can stop by again!

I stopped here on my drive to Fresno. I have seen the signs and have drive. by this place all the…read moretime but never made the effort to stop by before. Today I decided to stop to see what it was all about. They make their cheeses here and you can see the machinery behind the glass near the cheese section of the gift shop. They also sell lots of nuts, dried fruits, candies and fudge. The gift shop is quite large and you are likely to find a gift for anyone you know here. The bathrooms were really clean and modern farm style in design. Right next to the gift shop is a restaurant that smells amazing. I ended up buying chocolate peanut butter cups as a gift. They were pricey but probably worth it.

11:00 a.m. Thursday March 16, 2023 this stand is closed. Nobody is home and yet the app says it is…read moreopen. Call first before you go out of your way to go there.

I thought hard in deciding whether to give Faria's Ranch Market one or two stars and I settled on…read moreone star simply because this is the kind of fruit stand I want to avoid. I went in there and the location of where the fruit was grown was not listed for any of the fruit. So you don't know what's local or what may have been picked in Mexico and shipped over the border, for instance. I took a picture of a sticker on an apple that said it's from Superfreshgrowers.com. If you have access to the web you could tell that's from Washington state. But there's nothing in the store to help you. Newcastle Produce off I-80 solves this by labeling the origins of all its fruit. The fruit has a problem because it has to buy fruit it can sell and not everything is available locally. But we know nothing of the origins of what is available there. Another gripe is that they advertise themselves as being a cheese warehouse outlet. Their cheese selection si small and the price is about what you'd pay in a supermarket. I bought one chunk of cheese and it was pretty routine cheese, like you'd find in a supermarket. Much of the rest of the stuff are things like all natural honey and expensive popcorn. So I write this review so others are forewarned.

Visiting on a sunday and walked by this cute place to gave a glass of wine- they had 1 of my…read morefavorite wines by the glass, Gruner Velt! On a sunday its a bit more quiet, and relaxing! Jesus (made the meat and cheese board) and Mercedes (explaining all the wines to me- ) they were both very lovely, which made me stay a bit longer to truly enjoy my visit! Service was wonderful! Next time im in town , ill know where i want to come! If you enjoy wine and cheese! Yes please! Come here!

I would give it 5 stars but I have to keep 2 due to the lack of staff. We went on a Saturday and…read moreyes I understand it's the weekend, but we did get there before opening and there was 2 groups of ladies before us. We walked in and all together there were about 15 already by opening at 1pm. It took awhile before we even got our drinks let alone our food. She did bring all of the tables water but the 2 groups before us had way better service and more attention. We did order food and it all came out separately, 2 of us ate without the 3rd because they forgot to make my mom's sandwich. We've been wanting to try this place for a while and thought we'd stop by since we went to the flower market event. I loved the sandwich, we all did actually. The wine options I chose were also delicious. I like the vibe and the ambiance the place has I just wish they had reservations for bigger groups like that to accommodate small tables and especially those whom never been there before. I will go back for sure to try other food items and wine options as well, maybe just have to pick a different day to go.

We visited the upstairs area (The Hayloft) of Bravo for dinner and drinks. Service was amazing and…read morethe ambiance was 10/10. We enjoyed a delicious appetizer and for the main entree we ordered their ribeye and seabass dish. Definitely will be back for the pesto gnocchi in the seabass dish! (:

Really cool spot with a great ambiance. You can order downstairs at the walk-up counter or head…read moreupstairs for a more traditional restaurant experience with wait staff. The bar looked impressive and fully stocked, with several bartenders working. We were there on a bustling Saturday night, and while our waitress was clearly a bit overwhelmed at times, she was very sweet and doing her best, which we appreciated. The food was fantastic and the portions were hearty. We ordered the spring salad, pork belly appetizer, and salmon, and everything was excellent. We would absolutely order all of it again. Definitely recommend!

A nice little stop if you need a break from your long drive. This is a great place to stop…read moreespecially if you have kids because they have food and a little play area with a petting zoo in the back. And for the adults they have adult drinks! They also have a Store where they sell, knickknack stuff, toys, and snack. Food was good but the portions are small! They also have a bar for those that would like an alcoholic drink. There's an ice cream bar as well with different flavors.

Simonian Farms is a total Fresno classic and a must-visit if you're into that "old-school…read moreCalifornia" vibe. It's way more than just a fruit stand; it feels like a massive, quirky museum of the Central Valley. Walking through the "Old Town" barn is always a trip--the collection of vintage tractors, antique bicycles, and old gas pumps is honestly impressive. I usually stop in for their spicy pistachios or a glass-bottle soda, and the selection of local dried fruits is hard to beat. It definitely has a touristy feel and the prices on some of the gift items reflect that, but for the atmosphere alone, it's worth the stop.

Erica is the best and very artistic! She makes each charcuterie board with style and grace!…read more We went in just to see was was available and we were so lucky to find two lunch boxes one for myself and one for my sister. Too cute to share ! The meats and the cheese chosen for the lunch box were fresh and paired perfectly with a glass of wine or two! Erica the owner and creative artist recommended to be sure to call and order ahead of time for she was booked and had many charcuterie boards ready for pick up! All her charcuterie boards looked absolutely gorgeous! I wish I could have snapped a few photos but I'll be sure to order soon and post pictures!

Had ordered To-Go boxes in the past and they were great. Small personal size…read more The second time around I did a couples night charcuterie Board class. That was pretty fun. I'm not much of an expert so for me it was a great learning experience. Wine was provided as well as everything needed to create your board, which you get to take home after.

One of the best rest stops on I-5. It has food , close to gas, plenty of parking. In hot days I…read morelike to get some ice cream. As with most places off the freeway,it's expensive to buy anything. The best part is the bathrooms are always clean and have paper. At least in my experience.

This place is a hidden gem. It's a good rest stop if you're passing though. A lot of random things…read moreto choose from for kids and adults. This place is clean, has an ice cream parlor and a restaurant. With plenty of seating and outdoor space for everyone to stretch their legs. The ribeye sandwich was ok. Cooked too well done for me and it lacked seasoning. The bbq sauce was on the tangy side and I will say it's not for everyone, but I liked the side of parm zucchini fries. It's enough for 3-4 people to share. The service was great and I would give their restroom a score of 6 out of 10. There was some spider webs they need to clean up.