For a place called the "fruit barn", the selection of fresh fruit was limited on a Sunday afternoon. They did however have lots of other snacks and goods in stock, including hot sauce, olive jars, nuts, chocolate, garlic, garlic ice cream, and cold beverages. We picked up some oranges, dark chocolate almonds, and ghost pepper hot sauce. Service was standard, and there were only a few other customers, mainly outside getting hot food as there was a taco truck and food stand selling baked potatoes and corn. Porta potties were available on site. Parking was easy right in front, too. read more

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This is one of the mini fruit stands and pistachio and garlic stands along the road of 152 in Gilroy. It is a see place if you want to pick up any of your garlic needs rubs, pickled garlic, elephant, garlic garlic on a string, garlic braids, even garlic, ice cream, incredible. Don't pass up this opportunity to pick up anything you would like possibly made with garlic service is great at this location. There is an elotes vendor. read more

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This place is iconic and I finally had time to stop by! My main goal was the garlic ice cream but the strawberries looked absolutely insaneeee my pic doesn't do it justice because I ate too many already lol. Garlic Ice cream is...fine lol, perfect size for people to try it haha. read more

Fruit Barn - Garlic Ice cream! - Farmers Market Near Me - Gilroy, California

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Came into the Fruit Barn today for some sweet corn. Its located right on Hwy 152, literally. Slow down put on your hazards to prevent getting rear ended. Found a parking spot and headed to the boxes filled with corn. Todays price was 4 for a dollar which cant be beat. Its way cheaper than buying it at the grocery store. Purshase two full bags of corn, a basket od peaches, chocolate coverd cherries because why not and one watermelon, which purprised me at the cost of $14.00. But I had already picked it out and carrid it to the register so I bought it. Employees here were very welcoming and friendly. read more

Every time I drive by they're always so crowded, so I decided to stop this time on our way back home. I was not disappointed. $60 later we were laden with two kinds of cherries, strawberries (which taste amazing.), and the largest plums I've ever seen. I also snagged a huge jar of orange honey. The ladies behind the counter were wonderful, giving me extra strawberries, I just didn't have enough. I loved it and I'll be sure to stop by the next time I'm up there. read more

We were drawn in by offer of 15 avocados for $1 sign, but when we came in to check it out, we thought they were a bit small so we bought something else: white peaches, Marianne's Garlic Ice Cream, and Sweet Corn. The peaches were crispy and sweet. And the garlic ice cream tasted like vanilla with a hint of garlic. Initially, I was not sure about the taste, but as I tried it more, I started to like it more. The service was friendly, and the ambiance was a roadside fruit stand read more

Lovely stop for fresh fruit - apples, oranges and pomegranates! They had homemade ice creams with vanilla, chocolate and nuts as well as garlic ice cream cups. Mark found Garlic Parmesan popcorn and Kettle Corn for the kids. There was an array of spices hot sauces and honey available - a sweet treat was an Oregonian sourced Habanero jelly! They take touch pay and cards - love this quick stop! read more

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Fruit Barn, like it's name, is simple, fruity and rustic! It was a welcome stop in a long trip driving south from NorCal. This vendor was open air, right off the side of the road, and offered up nuts, fruit - dry and freshly picked - and preserves. Avocados are 6 maximum per car. I got avocados and pistachios. The attendant was pleasant and efficient. Very cute shop. The wall art on the store's North side added an extra bit of charm :) read more

Fruit Barn - Farmers Market Near Me - Gilroy, California

On my way back to Las Vegas from San Francisco I decided to stop by this produce stand because fresh is always best. The prices here are fair and the product selections were good. This area is known for Garlic which is my fave. So if you're near here and wanna try something different. They have garlic ice cream for those who are daring enough to try it. Service was ok. The produce stand was fairly clean. Avoid the porta potty. Very disgusting lol. read more

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It took a lot of effort to pull over and turn around because we saw a sign out front that said 10 avocados for $1 and there was also a deal for garlic but when we got inside there were no deals and there wasn't even avocados. Don't waste your time here there's better stands along the road read more

The town of Gilroy is well-known for its contributions to the agricultural communities. As you drive through wide open spaces, you'll see large fields of crops growing in abundance. Naturally, there's a demand for fresh fruits and vegetables. To satisfy the desire of tourists and locals, several fruit stands are spread out throughout the town. Fruit Barn pretty much sums up what this place is all about. This is a small white building that is reminiscent of a garage. Large red letters are painted atop with the name of the business. If they weren't so large and bold, you'd easily pass this place up. Portable restrooms are on the property for your convenience. Inside you'll find an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables : peaches, strawberries, cherries, corn, and apples. You can purchase 6 ears of corn for $1 with a limit of 18 per family. Dried fruit, trail mixes, nuts, and honey are also available. They also carry avocados which are a very popular product! It's in a prime location because they catch the eye of tourists before they head further down the road. If you continue down Highway 152, you'll see more opportunities to purchase fresh produce from different vendors. The competition is pretty fierce! We almost regretted stopping by Fruit Barn first because we missed our chance to look around elsewhere. Nevertheless, this was still a great find for us! What I like about Fruit Barn is that it's clean and they offer quality fruit and vegetables. People are friendly and very helpful. If you're in the area, it's worth stopping by Fruit Barn to pick up some fresh produce. read more

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Gilroy is such an interesting city, full of agriculture where you can reap the benefits of mother nature's produce (fruit is mother nature's candy). There has been many times that my husband and I have driven pass the numerous of fruit stands on our way to Northern California and back down to Los Angeles where we are from. On our most recent trip driving back home to LA, we decided to stop by Fruit Barn to buy some cherries (I love buying my cherries when they are season) last Sunday afternoon. We parked on the dirt road and walked inside. We ended up getting 2 baskets of cherries (one red and one white), at $7 each (total of $14 for those that can't do basic math). I was able to pay with my credit card (minimum of $10 for all credit card/ debit transactions). The cherries we had later that evening (after finally getting home) were delicious and perfectly sweetened. The amount we had per basket was a large portion but do not know how much I actually got (1 lb? Who knows). Although somewhat pricey, still much better than the cherries back at home in LA where they are not nearly as fresh. Will definitely stop by here again on my way back home to LA in the future. read more

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I stopped by here on a road trip because I couldn't pass on the roasted corn. No regrets! Sooo good and tasty with the mayo, cheese, and chili powder. I wish I wasn't driving far cuz I would have loved to try the garlic ice cream but that's another excuse to stop by if I'm ever in the area again. read more

You will be tempted by the garlic wreaths, but the single bulbs is where it's at. Fruit Barn isn't the largest or fanciest or most charming of the fruit stores or fruit stands in Gilroy along the 152, but it is easy to get to, has loads of garlic, some fruits, some flavored nuts, some jams and olives and the inside of the store is spaced out, which makes it a pleasurable and un-claustrophobic shopping experience. The small garlic wreaths are $12 each or two for $20. You get about 15-16 bulbs on each wreath. If you want it to hang as decoration in your kitchen, then get that. But if you just want garlic to use, Fruit Barn sells individual bulbs in a box towards the back and they are a steal. $.50 each for huge bulbs of garlic, each with big, juicy cloves. I picked my own a huge bag of garlic for only $7. Or you can buy the pre-packed bags, those are a good deal too (but some of those bulbs are smaller in size). They also sell elephant garlic, which are gigantic bulbs. I have no idea how those taste or cook up. They also carry the most common seasonal fruits. The nuts they sell are the pre-packaged nuts from the same distributor that most of the other markets in the area sell. The nuts are about $8 for an 8 ounce bag and aren't that sexy. I would skip those. If you want nuts, go up the road on the 152 (towards San Jose about a half mile up) and look for the Yellow and Red stand on the right. That stand specializes in flavored nuts. Their nuts are $8 a bag and you get about 12 or 14 ounces and each nut is smothered in garlic, cinnamon sugar, honey mustard, jalapeno or whatever other topping you want. I was impressed. Anyhow, back to Fruit Barn. The lady that works there is really nice. Even though the sign said the port-o-lets were only for employees, she let me use one of them. In the five minutes I was there, four separate big rig drivers stopped by to pick up drinks (sodas, energy drinks, fruit juice, water) and snacks. One trucker guy storms in and asks, "What's organic here? I'm looking for organic. Is the garlic organic?" The lady says, "Nothing here is organic." Trucker walks back to his truck and takes off. That was pretty funny. Yes, you can also get get Garlic Ice Cream here. No, they don't make it themselves. Everyone in the area gets their Garlic Ice Cream from the same distributor in Santa Cruz. If you just want garlic, this is as fine a place as any to get it, and cheaper than Casa de Fruta. Good prices, good selection. If you were looking for all kinds of different fruits, well, then you might or might not find the fruit you are looking for here. Or maybe it's because I was there in November and it's not really fruit season. read more

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We stopper by thus stand on thr way back from San Jose heading home to OC. We didn't know what to expect. 4 corns for $1 max 20 per car. We got 8. Cherries (2lbs) for $12 and 1 basket of white nectarines for $4. Came home and all were so delicious. Should have bought the 20 corn!! Super sweet and perfect when peeled back! Cherries were so tasty! As were nectarines. Next time we go back. We will definitely be ready to splurge. read more

To watch what this place looks like, check out my Vlog on YouTube: Missfoodaddict Cheap produce and awesome braids of garlic! Plenty of open parking and easy access back onto the highway. Must stop by place on your way back home! read more

The aqua Fresca isn't natural fruit but flavored food coloring of sugar. The cup was too high in price compared to a grocery store of half price The corn in cup had too much mayo. The strawberry of 1/4 flat is average price in stores. read more

This place is right off the road-go too fast and you might miss it, although the signage is pretty good!! A great place to stop and get some fruits-or even some garlic vanilla ice cream! The ice cream was good, believe it or not! It really had the garlic taste, but you really could taste the vanilla. They also have chocolate garlic ice cream, which I didn't try. read more

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I bought olive oil with basil for my friend in LA and she loved it so much that she drove all the way to buy 12 more They have fresh fruit and lots of yummy stuffs. read more

It's a great place. If you want a real feel of farm to table this is the place family and pet friendly

Fruit Barn caught our attention on the drive back to LA because of the signs advertising their various goods. Also, from the outside Fruit Barn looks impressive and more so than many of the other fruit stands you could stop by on the drive back. Parking was easy as there were a lot of spots out in front. When we went in we saw various fruits and veggies as well as Gilroy's famous novelty in their Garlic ice cream. I have to say the cup is rather small ($3/cup), imagine the cups of ice cream we used to get as kids from the cafeteria. At first that garlic taste is way overpowering and makes you pucker your face from the potency of the garlic. But a few scoops in you get used to it and it really ends up like many wacky ice cream flavors in that you get accents of nasty followed by smoothness of vanilla. There is also a chocolate version too. We also picked up a few cherries which were decently sized. Some were fresh and others really had been out too long. In terms of flavor they were fine though not as plump and firm as I would like my cherries to be. A good level of sweetness and not overly tart either. Nice people here and their stuff will make your drive back more enjoyable. But there are a lot of options on the road and Fruit Barn shows up early so you have to make the decision quickly. It is more spacious and less cramped than other fruit stands but I can't yet say it is above the pack. Tip: $15 min on credit cards. read more

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"Vulgarity is the garlic in the salad of life." --Cyril Connolly Oh Gilroy... it's the only city I know of that you can recognize simply by smell. That savory scent of thousands of garlic plants dances on the breeze and subtly suggests you stop at one of the fruit / veggie stands along the road. The Fruit Barn is a rustic little highway shack bursting full of delicious Gilroy garlic, and other seasonal treats including fresh fruit, nuts and garlic ice cream. On this day in particular, the garlic shared center stage with luscious cherries and sweet, plump apricots. How could you not purchase garlic when in Gilroy? Amazing aromatic Elephant Garlic, as big as baseballs! I bought two and can't wait to roast them in olive oil, butter and a hint of truffle salt: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fruit-barn-gilroy?select=pHY-qRO4HVwsHUuLNKif8g#b02IfTmF2t8lbQ7Duh736g My mom took home a bag of garlic as well: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fruit-barn-gilroy?select=pHY-qRO4HVwsHUuLNKif8g#7WwYkVNOIMNUuUzjHbFCWA We also grabbed a few containers of nuts. Everything looked delicious! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fruit-barn-gilroy?select=pHY-qRO4HVwsHUuLNKif8g#YZpeSaR76v0MMxMubGgIwg My "loot & scoot": http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fruit-barn-gilroy?select=b02IfTmF2t8lbQ7Duh736g#tAQU2IIdeziQEne-epCXTA The guy at the register was helpful and polite. We paid with cash, but I did notice a credit card reader. Pretty dang hi-tech for a tiny wooden shack! If you're ever driving through (literally), make a note to stop by this little shack. All the cooks in your life will love the heck out of you if you bring them back a few edible souvenirs! We also got a few sleeves of heirloom garlic, which from what I understand are the only varieties that can be cultivated from seeds, instead of the replanting of cloves. I will have to do a little more research on that. Until then, I may be a little stinky. At least I know I'll be safe from vampires... and possibly my hubby. read more

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Don't be fooled by the false advertising. I was driving through and saw the 6 Avocados for a $1 sign. Yes there was 6 avocados for $1...6 TINY avocados the size of a tangerine. read more

This review is for the garlic ice cream - we saw some amazing produce deals - $1 for 7 Corn Cobs $1 for 6 Avocado - we ignored all the gorgeous produce - headed straight for the freezer and picked up the garlic ice cream - my son loved it and finished up his cup, my husband couldn't have more than one spoon - I was alright with it - it was sweet and wait...for...it...garlicky! Definitely try it for the experience - Thumbs Up !!! read more

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We went late March so that explains why inventory was sparse. We were looking for local honey and they have 2 providers within 30 miles of their location. Selections ranged from orange, raspberry, wildflower and sage. Prices started at $20 per 16 ounces. read more

I don't get all the hate for this little stand. It's a fruit stand in the middle of nowhere, dial down your expectations. Also, they take CREDIT CARD, what fruit stand does that? Yes the little avocados are 6 for $1, because the regular size ones are 3 for $1, and the bigger ones are $5 a box (of 4). They're not "ripping you off," they're cheaper for a reason. Also, GARLIC ICE CREAM. It's Marianne brand, the same brand offered by many of the roadside stands and tourist traps in Gilroy. $3 for a 5oz cup. The following is about the vanilla; they didn't have chocolate here (at least not when we were there). The person who said it was really strong must be a garlic lightweight because I thought it was very subtle (although your breath afterwards will definitely NOT be). Also the texture of the ice cream itself is really good - smooth and creamy, just the right amount of whipped texture, not grainy or icy. About as smooth as you can get without it being soft serve or liquid nitrogen ice cream. It has the consistency (though not flavor of course) of a really good tortoni (Italian almandine ice cream). People must really not like it, lol - they had a "no refunds on garlic ice cream" sign. Also artichoke tomato sauce. I love artichokes, and the girl said this sauce is really good. I'm looking forward to trying it when we get home and will update after we do. (UPDATE: the sauce was too astringent, and was not artichoke-y enough - next time I'll just add artichokes to my own sauce at home.) Some of their commercial dry goods are a bit expensive compared to supermarket prices, but a bargain on stuff like that's not what you go to a place like this for. Commuting between LA and SF we've been driving past these stands for years, but always when they were closed. We finally were here at a time when they were still open, and it was totally worth it. And to the person who said they were racist - I'm Asian and she was perfectly nice to me. Maybe you're just a jerk. (Don't PM me just to tell me I'm a bitch - I already know.) read more

Awesome roadside stand with PLENTY of garlic! Very locally sourced as the majority of the garlic comes from the town of Gilroy! I always stop here if I am in the area whist passing through back to LA. The entire town smells like garlic. If you're anything like me it's like the sweetest perfume drawing you in! Great prices, and again.... LOTS of garlic! Oh, and they have cups of garlic ice cream, which is quite good. read more

DON'T STOP HERE. KEEP GOING. SERIOUSLY. I stopped by this place on my way home from San Francisco (to LA). We saw so many signs advertising fresh fruit so my boyfriend and I decided to check it out because we love fruit. The store itself is pretty small. There weren't as many fresh fruit choices as they had advertised so I was disappointed. They had all sorts of things from fruits, veggies, dried fruit, chips, seasonings, drinks, ice cream, etc. My boyfriend and I picked up some dried kiwis and chili mangos. I also grabbed a garlic vanilla ice cream because it seemed interesting. I happen to love garlic so I was down to try it. It was a really strong garlic taste but you get used to it after awhile. I ended up really enjoying the garlic ice cream. My boyfriend wasn't a fan though. If you're gonna go to a fruit stand and come across this one, to be honest, just keep driving. There are way better fruit stands less than a mile away. I wouldn't come here again considering the fact that there are way more fruit stands down the road with ACTUAL FRUIT. The fruit at Fruit Barn was so limited that I was almost mad. read more

Stopped by this place on our way home to LA coming from San Francisco. Saw a whole bunch of signs for this place, so we decided to stop by. The store itself is relatively small, and has a small selection of fruits and vegetables along with other snacks such as dehydrated fruit, chips, seasonings, drinks, etc. We bought some dehydrated kiwis and mangos and decided to try their garlic ice cream. I personally didn't like the garlic ice cream as it was too strong of a garlic taste for me, but my girlfriend enjoyed it. I honestly wouldn't come to this stop again, it is the first stop on the road, BUT THERE ARE PLENTY MORE FRUIT/FARMER MARKET SHOPS DOWN THE ROAD, just keep on driving. read more

If you are ever in the area, make sure you stop by and try their garlic ice cream!! It sounds funky but it smells and tastes so good!! I got one to share with my boyfriend but I could have easily had 2 by myself. They had a whole shelf of garlic flavored condiments, pickled stuff, and other stuff as well as fresh fruits and veggies and actual garlic! We picked up a few bags of dried/fried soybeans and a bag of nuts. I also couldn't resist the honey sticks so I got a few of those for the road. The garlic ice cream was definitely my favorite thing. I really recommend it to travelers passing the area. I love garlic and I love ice cream but the thought of putting the two together never really seemed appetizing. Well I was wrong. And that rarely happens. Get yourself some garlic ice cream and then give your significant other a nice long tonguey kiss!! Yummmmmmy!! Btw..I think it was cash only or maybe they required a minimum for using your card. Everything is worth buying so no worries. read more

great place. we saw the signs saying garlic and then below was written ice cream. I thought it was advertising they sold garlic AND ice cream, not garlic ice cream. when we got there we were in for a surprise. we HAD to try it and it was good. definitely different and fun. a memorable experience for sure. read more

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DO YOURself a "flavor" !!!!!! KEEP GOING !!!!! Drive right on by this place Plenty of other places with very pleasant and friendly staff Who treat you with respect and kindness on the Same road Everybody close to the Bay Area should know a thing or two about being in a cultural melting potj read more

I like their selection of produce, raw honey, and garlic things. The fact they take card is also a very big plus. A nice stop off while driving. Choose your strawberries and garlic wisely though! read more

The woman working inside is extremely rude. We smiled and said, "hello" only to get a cruel stare back at us and no response. She didn't say one word or offered any sort of assistance. I paid for my items and said, "thank you" and once again, get an ugly stare back at me and no response. She seemed completely bothered by us being there and we were the only customer at 5:45 pm. Very rude woman. I would not come back here. read more

We stopped in after the many road side signs guided us to the spot. Surprised to find that the shop was a lot smaller than expected and had a lot less produce. With the numerous signs shouting the delicious wares I expected more. The strawberries for sale did look amazing and the artichokes they had for sale were a fantastic deal at $1 a piece for a larger size. They also had the much searched for Garlic Ice Cream on hand. I looked around and had to really try to find something to buy to make our stop worth it. I settled on a jar of local garlic stuffed olives and thankfully they were a fantastic snack for the long drive home, much better than a bag of chips. read more