Pulled into this small-town pocket of Sonoma County and boom--this isn't just a market... it's a…read morefull-blown main character moment. Came here to meet a friend before a trip to the coast and somehow this place turned into mission control. Snacks? Covered. Drinks? Secured. "What's the plan?" meeting? Handled. This place isn't a stop... it's the pregame to your entire adventure. We walked in like "let's just grab a couple things real quick" ...and immediately started acting like we were prepping for a 3-day expedition into the wilderness. Trail mix, drinks, random artisan goodies we absolutely didn't need but emotionally required--into the basket they go. The vibe hits you right away--warm, local, no nonsense. Not that fake "rustic but expensive" energy... this is the real deal. The kind of place where you half expect someone to hand you sourdough and life advice. Now let's talk about that wood-fired kitchen... The smell alone should come with a warning label. You walk in thinking you have self-control... and 5 minutes later you're ordering like you just finished a marathon you didn't run. Zero regrets. Grab-and-go here is elite. Perfect if you're road-tripping because everything feels intentional--like it was made for people who say "we'll just eat in the car" and then end up parked somewhere scenic turning it into a full dining experience. Outside seating? Dangerous. You sit down "just for a minute" and suddenly you're 45 minutes deep into conversation, solving life, planning detours, and debating whether the coast trip should include at least three unnecessary stops (it should). The market side is where discipline goes to die. You go in for water... leave with snacks, drinks, and at least one item you'll later say, "honestly... great decision." Parking is easy, place is clean, and the whole experience just flows without trying too hard. This isn't just a market. It's a pit stop that turns into a personality trait. Will I be back? Yeah... next time I'm pretending I only need one thing again.

Honestly, Penngrove market was a huge impact in our decision to move to this area. Back in the day…read moreit had been lots of other things including a burger joint, but this newest iteration has been such a wonderful addition to Penngrove. I feel like it's presence in the area has changed the tone of the other businesses and bringing the quality up substantially. Owned and operated by the stellar team from Petaluma Market, Penngrove market has a ton of amazing things. I have been known to pop in and wander even if I don't have anything I need, just to see what they have seasonally or new. I love their gourmet options and so much is locally sourced. In the back, you will find fresh pizza and sandwiches made for lunch time and dinner and they also do to go dinner that you can pre-order for your entire family which is great. Some of my favorite things from Penngrove market are the JM Rosen cheesecake, their awesome selection of chocolates and desserts, and the ever-changing coffee, tea and spices. For the wine and beer drinkers, they have a small but impressive selection of local and imported beverages, as well as many drinks for those looking for something refreshing and non-alcoholic. The coffee bar at the front is an excellent choice for morning pastry and hot drink, or you can bypass that entirely and go for the Strauss organic soft serve which is honestly not to be missed. The location of the store is easy to get to as long as you are coming at a time that does not coincide with school pickup, and there's lots of parking right on the street or in their parking lot. Prices are moderately high, but what you get for that price is high quality and supporting local business which works for me!

Great spot in Downtown Petaluma for lunch! They are known for their Italian style sandwiches served…read moreon their schiacciata bread. For four we split 4 different sandwiches and they were all delicious! There are a few smaller tables inside but it seems like they do a lot of takeout business. Service was quick and friendly. Will definitely be returning when I am in the area!

Really good spot to pick up an interesting Italian sandwich. We weren't too hungry so we split two…read moresandwiches among four of us. They are not large so a hungry adult can easily put one away themselves. Service was fast and friendly and we enjoyed checking out the other items for sale while we wait for our food to be made. Definitely worth a stop if you are in the theater district and want something fast and portable.

Fire sandwich. Straight fuego. The Mama Lil's Sandwich is loaded with tri-tip and absolutely…read moredelivers. The mild BBQ sauce complements the meat perfectly, while the onions, tomatoes, and peppers add even more flavor and juiciness to an already stacked sandwich. Hands down the best one I've tried here. Service was fast since I beat the lunch rush, and the market itself is beautiful inside. Gotta love the outdoor seating area too

They got my son's sandwich completely wrong. I told them just the bbq chicken and sauce and regular…read morecheddar. No onions, no tomato, no mayonnaise. We sat down to eat and he had one bite and couldn't finish it. It was made with all the normal ingredients. The onions have of course tainted the whole sandwich. We won't be back. Now he has no dinner and I have to scrounge up something for him. You failed us, and it was a pretty simple order. Update: my husband and I were going to split the strawberry cake slice we also bought. I took one bite and it is moldy! It tastes awful. See the picture!

Old school neighborhood tavern connected to a full service deli. Uhh, two of my favorite types of…read moreestablishments in one? Heck ya! On my recent visit, I tried the Rachel sando. It's like a Reuben only with Cole slaw instead of Sauerkraut. Served warm on Rye of course. So good! I give it a 9 of 10 only one demerit for no pickle on the side. Call me a purist.

I have been going to Rays for 3 years. I usually get the Dimitri and add Chicken or Turkey. It is…read morean expensive sandwich so I rarely treat myself. Sadly, Today will be my last time going to Rays. The sandwich I got today was so SMALL. It was TINY. The bread could not have been smaller. It seems they switched bread or something? It was barely worth the price before but definitely not anymore. Very bummed. I try to support local but it's just too $$$$& for what you get.

The place is really really good!! The three-dimensional sign in store and little things say it all,…read moreUnbelievable and i am picky..with that said.. the sandwiches are too small, I would have to order two Pastrami sandwiches next time (5'10" - 172lbs). Hope this helps

Best deli in Petaluma and it's not close. I have been going here for close to 20 years and have…read morenever been disappointed. Staff is always welcoming and warm, sandwiches are excellent. Meatball on sourdough baguette is my go-to.

It's a very unassuming place which makes the surprise of great pizza that much better. The server…read morewas awesome. Ambiance is lacking but hey it's a whole in the wall pizza spot dont knock it. My wife ordered the Big Al's salad 1/2 size and loved it. Raspberry vinaigrette and you can never ever go wrong with Point Reyes blue cheese. She also had her standard small pizza with sausage, red onion and mushroom which she loved. I had my standard Pepperoni and black olive which was also very good. Beers were great also. Niner game not so much but that's not their fault. Well go back for sure!

Amazing food! Best frickles EVER! Great customer service! Such a Penngrove gem! The pizza was…read moredelicious and all the appetizers were great too!

We stopped by here on a Napa trip from the city and it was the perfect idea!…read more The sandwiches here are hefty and for an amazing price. I tried special of the day and it was fantastic! Definitely get the sandwich with the works, it makes all the difference. Additionally, the service is extremely kind and patient. Everyone who works here was great! Loved it here, would definitely come back.

Dandy Sandos is my husband and I's #1 go-to local spot for sandwiches here in Petaluma. They have…read moreall sorts of creative sandwiches such as "Gone Golfing," "The P-Town" and "What's Up Bro?", crafted by the owner that are perfect for picnics, a quick easy lunch or a night in while you watch Stranger Things.  *Pepper Jack Sparrow- On a Dutch Crunch Roll (The best), this sandwich is on the secret menu with pepper jack cheese, Dandy's special sauce, onions and turkey.  *Turkey Sandwich-I always get the Dutch Crunch Roll with everything on it (except lettuce) and add the Dandy Sauce, mustard, oil and vinegar.  The first bite crunch is sooo satisfying and the sandwiches are so juicy and made with fresh ingredients. It's also a hole in the wall that has a welcoming atmosphere. The employees somehow always remember our names (can you tell we're regulars? lol), and they make you feel like part of a close community that you want to support even more.  Price per sandwiches are fantastic starting just at $10.99 (like, excuse me?!) and worth every penny.  Dandy's also has a select number of nostalgic drinks besides sodas such as Olipops, energy drinks, etc. Whenever you check out, don't forget your free treat (dum-dum lollipops or smarties!) We highly recommend if you're every visiting P-town. :)

This place has American BBQ flavors in tacos and burritos. The flavor profile is much more like…read moreMexican restaurants I've been to in the Midwest than in California. Not quite Texas Mex, but maybe in that realm. If what you like is classic American BBQ flavor with some spice, this place is for you. I, on the other hand, was looking for more classic Mexican tacos based on the description and photos - so I left disappointed. It's not bad food, but it's not what I expected or the type of tacos I prefer,

These tacos were incredible!!! In my opinion, they are better than any tacos I have had in the…read moreMission or anywhere in San Francisco. The ingredients were fresh and the protein portions were very generous. The salsas were delicious. We came at 9pm and sat at the bar next door and the food was brought there. It was perfect.

I started working in a preschool here in Petaluma and there aren't many options for food to get…read morelunches that are nearby. One of my coworkers said to order sandwich at Charley's and swears they have the best sandwiches! I went to check it out a couple times but obly got their tuna salad and bought some pita chips as I wasn't able to order food beforehand. The tuna was soo good! Finally yesterday I got more time and ordered Haley's panini and it was THE BEST! Warm sandwich with turkey, cheese, pepperoncini and pesto cream! It melts in my mouth! U devoured the first half in 2mins! Ambiance is great although i really didn't stay to eat! Hopefully next time! Overall I will definitely buy again!

I've been driving by the deli on way to downtown for years but never had the opportunity to stop in…read moreuntil recently. The experience was a bit strange from the start and the two people working (one at the register and one behind the deli counter) were both pretty aloof. The individual working the register was too busy engaged in what I can only assume was a very engaging conversation with another customer and the one behind the deli was MIA for almost 10 minutes while I waited awkwardly, unsure if the deli was even open. When someone finally came to the deli counter, I decided to order, pay, and get out of there as quickly as possible. I ordered a reuben sandwich, grabbed a beer, and paid. Then I was prompted to leave a tip - I was a bit shocked by this that I didn't even know what to do. I instinctually hit 20% and it wasn't until I was in the car that I realized I just tipped on a can of beer I grabbed out of the fridge and for a sandwich that I waited 10 minutes for, just to place the order.. lol. All other things aside, the sandwich was okay. A pretty good reuben, but far from the best. The bread was super thin and not well toasted so it became really soggy. Soggy reubens are the worst. We've all had one before - the bread just disintegrated and it just started to fall apart. Overall, the sandwich was okay but there are far better places in town to grab a sandwich that will at least pretend they are happy you stopped by, and won't ask you for a tip for the privilege of doing so.

Banh Mi is great and came out fast, and they are super accommodating…read more They don't have hot water, but they boiled hot water just for us. I asked if they made their coffee without sugar. They said it was pre-mixed with sugar, but they could make one without sugar, it would just take a little while, so I opted for the black tea. They noticed we wanted to sit indoors so told us we could bring in the chairs from outside so that we could sit indoors. They brought everything out to our table even though it is designed for us to pick up at the counter. Super friendly and welcoming environment. We don't come by this way very often, but if we were in the area again we wouldn't hesitate to come back!!

Came in to have lunch on a Friday. Enjoyed the beef Banh Mi sandwich with a fried egg. Also…read moreordered the beef broth soup with meatballs. Both of these were so delicious. The service is fantastic. I will definitely come back. After having the beef brought soup, I realize that this is now something that I will crave on cold days. They have a parking lot and pricing is very reasonable.