Great selection and prices. Always friendly and helpful. Highly recommend for your cooking needs.read more

Love this used restaurant kitchen supply store. It's been open for 40 years!…read more Located on Freedom Blvd south of the Freedom Library and Safeway, with parking in front, makes this an easy to get to location. Hours as posted (I updated the hours, I submitted photo). Items they carry I did a pretty good job of taking photos of. VERY NICE owner. They have a lot of interesting stuff that I would actually use in my house (as opposed to only restaurant stuff). Fun just to browse some of the more funky stuff. I did my part - now it's time for others to go and show some love.

The co owner of Four Winds Growers reached out to me with a solution regarding my beloved persimmon…read moretree. I had performed the scratch test and saw it was completely dead. I submitted a scratch test report and had a very short response, I had then requested to speak to the supervisor. The response I originally received was very disheartening to me as I felt I was being dismissed, not given a chance to plead my case, however after talking to the co owner, I feel differently. He was so kind and it was truly a safe space to talk to him openly and honestly about the entire experience, give feedback. He was kind, respectful, understanding and supportive. We came to a very fair solution. For that I will continue recommending four winds growers, I will continue purchasing from them. The quality of their customer service is what differentiates them from their competitors. We hit a bump in the road and they showed up and helped make me feel seen and valued. Thank you four winds. Looking back, I understand why I had received a short response, it was a Friday and the employee was probably just trying to close up and get through all emails. I'm thankful I requested to speak to a supervisor and I'm happy to know she was honest and put me through. A PSA to everyone: always speak up, advocate for yourself because no one else will. People won't always know what is wrong unless you speak up. But that isn't permission to be aggressive and mean, it just means it's ok to ask for help. Check out Four Wind Growers TikTok and IG page for super helpful tips and advice. Also their super cute dog makes appearances in their video with their famous orange tennis ball in the pot trick.

I ordered a kumquat tree and it was a great disappointment especially considering the price I paid…read more it looked more like a twig than a tree. It had few branches and barely any leaves.

After trying several CSAs and not getting any love from the waiting list for other CSAs with drop…read morepoints in my neighborhood - I nearly gave up til I discovered Mariquita. Andy & Julia offer a traditional CSA process of drop offs and have established bi-weekly "Mystery Box" nights at different meeting points around the city of San Francisco. For the Mystery Box - you never know what you'll get - but you'll definitely get far above your $25 worth! You can also sign up for updates from the "Ladybug Buying Club" - notices about veggies and fruit that are available in bulk for pickup at Mystery Box locations. Recently, I have brought home a giant Musquee de Provence pumpkin for $6, a flat of organic fall strawberries for $24, 25# of Braeburn apples for $26 and over the summer - basil for $1 for a generous bunch (I got 12!). Mariquita also hosts "U-Pick" events for tomatoes in the fall - and at fifty cents a pound, you'll find it hard to resist going home with less than 50# of tomatoes... I personally brought home 150# of tomatoes and now have tomato sauce for the rest of the year. Mariquita always has the best produce - unlike other CSAs, it doesn't just go bad in the fridge from being picked too ripe and hanging out in a hot warehouse or truck for too many days. What are you waiting for? Sign up for the Ladybug Buying Club newsletter now!

I've been getting produce from Mariquita Farms for at least the last four years. The mystery boxes…read moreare a blast, with tons of unusual produce that test my creativity and a great value at just $25 each (going up to $30 next month--still a great value). It may be a little pricey compared to your local Asian market, but for the quality and the focus on sustainability rather than the bottom line, it's worth it to me. The farm also sends out a newsletter alerting you to what's predicted to be in the box, recipe ideas, and happenings on the farm, which is great for planning what to do with the haul (because it is a haul!) and learning about where our food is coming from.

Ran out of wood just before Christmas. Called up pacific firewood and they had green oak or…read moresemi-seasoned eucalyptus for $450+ tax (Dec '23). Delivery was $60. Figured the eucalyptus would be fine semi seasoned since this wood is so flammable. They delivered in the rain per my request! Wood still came pretty dry and they were able to back up my steeper driveway and have their dump truck dump at the top. Wood has been great quality and burns hotttt and pretty long in the wood stove. The front office was very accommodating and nice. They included some wood to go since we had mentioned we were completely out. Was a good idea anyway to try it out and see if we liked the wood. Also gave us a couple of freebie fire starters which is paraffin wax and cedar shavings. Those start a fire quickly but was $1.25 each. Even cutting them in quarters I don't think it's worth the price over fat wood or other starters such as that. Either way-- highly recommend checking it out for firewood. They also sell Christmas trees here and looked to be of high quality and not any more than Home Depot or other places with cut trees in town.

Sorry to say I had a bad experience with this company this morning, Saturday. First, I called a few…read moretimes after 9 AM when the office is supposed to be open, and no one answered. I was trying to find out if they had any seasoned wood available. I then stopped by at about 10:45 AM. A fellow whom I've done business with before greeted me outside the office. I told him I was looking to pick up just a few pieces - maybe a dozen, just to get through the chilly weekend. He said I could have whatever amount I wanted but I'd have to pay cash. I said I don't have cash. I could pay with a debit card, and he said he didn't want to pay the fees. I said he could charge me more to cover the fees. Then he said he didn't want to open the office to process the card. That was a real bummer. And, they've lost my business for good.

This review is for the Prevedelli farm stands at my local farmers markets on Cal Ave in Palo Alto,…read morein Mountain View, and Sunnyvale. One day I'll get to come to The Source, but not yet :) Oh yeah this review is about Apples! Hey, you all have the BEST apples. I have loved finding favorites, trying a new one now and then, sometimes a full bag of top tier apples and sometimes a bag of "snack size" ones :). Always delicious. Your crew is great! Helpful, knowledgeable, ready with a suggestion or a tip. Thank you, you've made me appreciate apples much more than I did before. Now if you could only do something about them going out of season every year?

A+ farm produce! Look at these amazing King Red apples! Never seen anything like this! And,…read moredelicious! They're zucchini, tomatoes, Meyer lemon marmalade, berries, all SUPERIOR! And, they couldn't be nicer. If you see Prevedelli at a local farmers market, rush over to buy some of their great produce and products! Apple season in full swing! Can't wait til the pears start showing up soon too!

HONEST. Went back to John's Jewelers because they repaired my gold chain necklace beautifully…read more This time, I had a pair of ruby studded strawberries that need to be converted back to earrings. I asked the Gal behind the counter, "By the way, are these rubies real?" The Gal whips out a laser scanner and scanned the stones in front of me -- and showed me on her readout, "Ruby." She scanned the other stones: they showed as "Garnet" and "Diamond." Another jeweler in town told me the stones were fake and offered me $350 for them. The Gal at John's Jeweler's gave me proof -- showed me the readout that the stones are real gemstones. John's Jeweler's is going to do the repair -- because I trust them. If you need jewelry repaired or want jewelry with real gemstones in it, go to John's Jeweler's. With fine jewelry, you gotta work with people you trust. Thanks, John's Jewelers.

I have been coming here for a few years and they never fail to surpass my expectations. I have…read morenumerous pieces of jewelry from here ranging from earrings, rings, necklaces, etc. they have quality items at a very reasonable price. The owner Maria and manager Cindy are incredibly kind people who truly take care of you and take great care of your jewelry, gems, etc. I love the jewelry I get from here and would very much rather give my business to this amazing, local, family owned, small business compared to other large company jewelry chains. If you have any questions they can answer them! They are very informative and knowledgeable and have an in house jeweler who can make custom jewelry. I have used this jewelry store for repairs, piercings, battery changes, gold plating, engravings, polishing, cleanings, buying different pieces of jewelry, and making custom jewelry. I always recommend them to everyone I know. Thank you John's jewelers!

They have everything I mean everything for parties is one stop for everything party related I was…read morereally happy with the selection

I've died and gone to Mexican candy heaven! I've gotten quite a lot of party candy here and they…read morehave so many options to choose from. Prices are super affordable too. The place is somewhat on the smaller size but they have everything I was looking for in bulk. They don't really speak English so be prepared to bust out your Espanol :)

One of the best nurseries in all of Santa Cruz County! Alladin is located on Freedom Blvd, right at…read morethe intersection of Corralitos Rd. My mom has been coming to this place for years, and for good reason! The space is huge, and they have a ton of options! Everything from plants, to fruits and veggies, to water features, sculptures, and more! There is a wonderful gift shop with anything you could want for your garden to help plants grow or keep animals away. They have all kinds of fun gifts and trinkets for the garden and around the house! I wrote a nice review about this place after the first time I went several years ago, but it undoubtedly deserves an update. I have been several times since my first visit, and love it every time! The owner, Gustavo, is a true gem. He is friendly, knowledgeable, hardworking, and an overall joy to interact with. He greets everyone with a huge smile, and is always happy to answer questions and help. He works seven days a week most weeks, and is truly passionate about what he does. This past weekend, they hosted their 17th Annual Christmas Open House. This event features live music, local wine, hot chocolate and cider, and homemade pastries by Gustavo's wife herself! They transform the gift shop into a winter wonderland, featuring around a dozen decorated Christmas trees among other festive decorations! People are encouraged to bring pastries to share, and they definitely did! There was a huge table with cookies, cakes, pies, and more! They also help collect donations for the local food bank by offering a discount on your purchase if you bring a bag of canned or non-perishables. We attended this event on Friday the 6th, and it was a lovely experience! The vibes were amazing, sipping wine and cider listening to live music by some fire pits. This was my first year attending the Christmas Open House, but it will not be the last! Thank you again to Gustavo and all of the hardworking staff at Alladin! IG: @bbnem.eats

I LOVE the Alladin Nursery!! They have such a wide array of selections to choose from!! I feel like…read moretheir succulent selection is better than other places I've gone too and the small ones aren't a bad price! I have 2 kids and they love going because they have a cute little play house for kids! And always offer them a little fruit snack pack which I love! Some of their plants can be a bit pricey. I was searching for a snake plant and a small one was about $50+. I went to Home Depot and they had huge ones for $25. So I guess it depends on what type of plant you're looking for. But this place is definitely cute and my go to for succulents!

A Baker Gem in the Sunset Beach Community. Finally took the…read moreopportunity to try out Bobby's baked goods. I had seen his sign for months at 31 Mesa Way driving up to our beach house and decided to order his Cinnamon Buns. They were great. And the best part is Bobby the baker delivers them to your home on Sunday morning (in the Sunset Beach community). We had tried them twice with no complaints. He has a menu he emails once a week with other great items like scones, stromboli, savory pasties, etc. Will love to try some of these on his menu the next time we are in town. (Email him at bobbybaker1133@gmail.com to request the weekly menu.) I haven't been there, but he also sells his baked goods at the Corralitos Farmers Market. We would need to check out that market too. :-)

Bobby makes delectable bakery items in his certified home kitchen, both sweet (cakes, pies,…read morecinnamon rolls. fruit pastries, etc) and savory (pretzels, rocket dogs with Corralitos Market sausage, pierogi, stromboli, etc) and sells them (most) Saturdays 12-4 at 31 Mesa Way up the hill from Sunset State Beach Park. Email him at bobbybaker1133@gmail.com to inquire about custom orders, to get on his weekly mailing list, or to find out what treats he has in store each weekend. (There are always hot cinnamon buns, which are a favorite)