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Gless Ranch

4.4 (202 reviews)
ModerateFarmers Market
Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Grapefruit from Gless Ranch, Riverside CA

I was in SoCal (from the cold wet PNW) for a limited amount of time the last week of February 2026 and had to search out some citrus, specifically grapefruit. Went to one produce market and their offerings were pitiful and rather dried up looking. Drove to Gless Ranch and got what I wanted and needed. Gless Ranch is accessible right off the highway, has plenty of parking and the building and grounds are kept up and scenic. The store is well stocked. All the produce and other offerings were well stocked, fresh looking and reasonably priced. The people working were friendly and had some samples of snacks they were selling. Gless has a large variety of things to purchase, many of what they make, such as honey, candy, nuts, juices, produce, even a few low ABV beer, and citrus! I was so happy to find grapefruit, sold individually or in 8lb or 20/25lb bags. I could small the grapefruit. I bought an 8lb bag but regret that I did not get the larger bag, however, I was not sure how much I would be able to eat during my limited time in SoCal as well as how much I could carry home on the plane. The grapefruit was so delectable. Now I know, I should have left some clothes behind at the hotel so I could have made more room to carry more grapefruit back home to the PNW. As it was, I was able to eat 3 and still cart home 6 in my carryon bag. Gless Ranch has the great goods and they are worth the drive.

Orange tree
Siobhan D.

Oh wowowooowoww, this is my newest favorite place in all of Riverside and I can't wait to return! I travel for work and was telling my Riverside colleagues that, as a Chicagoan, I really wanted to see a lemon tree while working in Riverside. Someone mentioned this shop- that is connected to the orchards- so I drove 30 minutes after work to see a real citrus tree!! I know that must sound funny to someone who lives in CA and gets to see lemon, lime, and orange trees all the time, but I promise the ONLY ones we have in Chicago are in conservatories. You don't see them in their natural state. So I was absolute thrilled to get to see a real orange grove and then I bought about $100 worth of amazing souvenirs to bring home! I would have bought more, but I only had a carry-on for luggage and you can't bring more than 4 ounces on the plane, so I had to skip the honeys and other liquids. I bought an orange beer and drank some of that, even though I don't typically drink alcohol. But I was so curious about orange-flavored beer! The fresh orange juice was OUT OF THIS WORLD, oh my. Best OJ I've ever had in my whole life. I would drink that every day if I could. I also bought a blackberry cobbler that made the BEST PB&J sandwiches, so I ate a bunch of those this week since the cobbler wouldn't fit in my luggage. Loveliest counter person in the world, too!! We had a nice chat about Chicago. I felt so welcomed and the workers invited me to take a wander in the pretty grassy grove near the orange trees. This is one beautiful shop and such a cool place. I will definitely return next time I'm working in Riverside. Thank you, Gless Ranch!! Everyone loved their souvenirs, especially the fresh fruit, Amish popcorn, pink sea salt, peach/pear dried fruit, and minty lip balms.

Nuts, candies, dried fruit...
Wendy L.

I love Gless Ranch! I mean, what's not to love?! They have THEE BEST ORANGES in town from Navel to Cara Cara to Blood Oranges. You can tell the difference between fruits ripened on the tree versus those picked prematurely and sold at markets (left to ripen then). Gless Ranch is located on Van Buren Blvd. and Barton Rd. in southeast Riverside near the Mission Grove and Orange Terrace communities. I've seen Gless Ranch grow from a small produce stand to now like a specialty market. It's a one-stop shop when you want to give friends or loved ones something that's fresh - and something that's local! At Gless Ranch, they have a variety of citrus available in various sizes, proprietary jams, dried fruit, nuts, candy, fresh produce, salad dressing, freshly-squeezed oranges, specialty breads, and even some of their very own Gless Ranch beers! They even have other items for gift-giving like bags, soaps, stationery, and customizable gift boxes! Gless Ranch is truly a local gem! What's even better than that are the people that work there - they are the friendliest! For example, I had a wonderful conversation with one of the employees on their avocados. I am very picky when it comes to avocados and she understood me when we talked about creamy vs non-creamy avocados and thready, pulpy ones (yuck). Can't go wrong with their avocados here and the worker sure knows it as well as I do - they have one or the best! Oh and this little market is always clean when I visit. It is well-kept and organized. Nothing is dusty or expired. I love that they maintain their products. On some weekends, they'll have vendors selling products from BBQ to beautifully crafted greeting cards and other crafts - my kind of place! It is definitely worth a stop here. You'll enjoy the warm welcome and the delicious oranges and treats! For each time I visit, I make sure I grab at least one bag of their oranges. Pro-Tip: The 25-lb. bag is a bargain for its overall quality. If there's one take-away from this review, then I hope I've enticed you to come check out Gless Ranch - you won't be disappointed!

Gless Ranch Orange Groves. Riverside, CA. 1/28/2024
Birdie M.

Who would've thought that one of the most famous citrus groves in Riverside, California came into existence because of a long-shot $100 bet?! Believe it or not, that's just a little part of the story of how Gless Ranch came to be! Daring to dream a dream so big it caused others to laugh, John J. Gless aspired to pioneer citrus farms on an acreage of land in Riverside known to be unsuitable for growing citrus. Apparently, his dream seemed so crazy that in the 1960s an Orange County farmer challenged Mr. Gless to a $100 bet that the citrus would never be viable...but guess what? Mr. Gless won the bet, & the rest is history! He eventually turned one (1) grove into a huge family-operated farming operation of oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, limes, dates, avocados, & figs, & later opened the beloved Gless Ranch Market & the California Citrus State Historic Park. Surrounded by beautiful citrus groves, Gless Ranch Market on Van Buren Boulevard (remodeled again in 2017 from a humble stand) is always a treat to visit when in the Riverside area. With a friendly & helpful staff, they offer not only standard fresh fruits & vegetables, but also specialty fruits like large California Keitt Mangos, Pink Lemonade Lemons, honeys, hard-to-find jams, spreads, & salsas, candies, flavoured popcorn, beer & wine, specialty items, & gifts. Although our most recent purchase of Cara Cara oranges was disappointing due to mold on several oranges in the bag, for the most part our purchases from Gless Ranch over the last 20+ years our family has been visiting have been wonderful & we have enjoyed very fresh fruit & treats to take home & share with others. If you're visiting the Riverside area, be sure to stop by Gless Ranch Market.

Cara cara oranges
Nikki P.

The best oranges hands down. I'm a fool for driving past this spot multiple times without stopping by until I looked up the company on Yelp. Do yourself a favor and try the cara cara oranges! The juiciest and most delicious oranges EVER. Prices are very reasonable. I like to take out of town family and friends here to get a different side of Riverside. They sell anything that a local farmers market would. Recommend trying their beers, jams, and produce. PROS: Apple pay, friendly employees, fresh produce picked daily CONS: N/A

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This place has delicious fruits and excellent seasonal veggies. My friends have commented on how sweet the strawberries are when we serve it. We always look forward to their summer peaches. A colleague looks forward when they have corn! I'm looking forward to cooking up some zucchini that I just purchased. This is the ONLY place I'll buy strawberries from. They even have delicious giant-sized chocolate covered strawberries! Service is exceptional! Linda and Stewart have talked stories of life back in the late 1900's. Back then Glenn Farm was housed in Buena Park. Ambience is awesome! It's very clean. Parking is available right in front of their stand. You have to visit this amazing Glenn Ranch stand!

Popcorn

Great farm store with everything and more from a farm store. Fresh and sweet citrus from their orchard. Friendly and helpful service. Store was neat and clean with no clutter.

Tracie S.

This place has THE best oranges!! Super sweet and juicy. My mother in law actually gave us a bag last year and I was hooked. They have different varieties depending on the time of year. Valencia oranges are usually available from May to Nov. Cara Cara and regular Naval oranges from Nov/Dec to April. We always get the 25lb bags just cuz they taste so good and we go thru them so quick. If you like citrus, come get the best ones here.

Monique G.

Love all the fresh fruit, especially during Cara Cara season, and all the different snacks and freshly made pastries.

Inaccurate store hours
Mrunal P.

Drove 25 minutes to get their highly reputed oranges to get to their door at 5:55pm. Only to find the store is closed 5 mins before their advertised time. Disappointing to say the least. As I am typing this review, I can see the staff leaving from the side door walking away looking at me without bothering to inquire if I need any help. So much for customer service I guess. I know they're growing and probably care less about losing a customer. But today they definitely lost one.

Local honey made by Gless Ranch
Amanda W.

Let's talk about Gless Ranch !!!! Such a great place for local produce , adorable gifts , delicious fresh baked goods and for you allergy sufferers THEY HAVE LOCAL HONEY . I can't say enough about Ashley , Barbara and Lily . They were absolute dolls. These ladies were so incredibly knowledgeable of their products they really made my first visit to Gless Ranch effortless and I will be back time and time again .

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Went looking for honey here. Friendly service, clean and tidy store, nice variety of citrus and found some local honey!

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Ask the Community - Gless Ranch

What pesticides do you use?

When will be the season of Cara cara oranges and the clementines?

Venezuelan fruits arrive in October and CA seasonal (cara cara)debut is late November and available through April. If Gless gets them they go fast. I do not know about the clementines.

Do you guys carry lemons! We need several pounds of them right away! Are you open every day?

yes, they sell them all the time

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Juicy, sweet oranges, perfectly wonderful grapefruit, avocados, blood oranges (when in season), tangerines,....

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