We stopped by Sunshine Farm in Vista and overall it was definitely a neat little place to check…read moreout!
The coffees were great, and they have a nice selection of farm-fresh goodies like eggs, goat milk bars, sourdough bread, cookies, juices, and other drinks. We ended up getting 4 cinnamon rolls for $18, a loaf of sourdough for $14, and 6 cookies for $14.
I will say, some of the prices gave me a little sticker shock at first. When we removed the $14 price label from the cookies, there was actually an older $12 price label underneath it. However, when you actually break the current price down, it comes out to about $2.33 per cookie. Considering they're made with more natural ingredients and you're supporting a local farm, I can understand the price a little more. I probably wouldn't grab them every visit, but for the quality, I can see where the value comes in.
They also have some neat things for the kids, including an area where they can interact with the goats, which initially sounded like such a cute addition to the experience. However, we found out it's $10 for only 10 minutes of one-on-one goat time. As a parent, THAT price is much harder for me to justify for such a short amount of time, especially on top of whatever you're already spending on food and drinks.
So while some of the farm-fresh items may seem pricey at first, I can appreciate paying a little more for quality ingredients. The additional activities, though, can make this cute little farm stop add up pretty quickly.
Overall, Sunshine Farm is still worth giving a try! I'd definitely come back for the coffee and sourdough, and maybe a few treats here and there, but I'd be more selective about the extras.
Sip local, shop fresh & happy farming!