We stop by The Fruit Stand every week for our fruit and vegetable run, and it has become a beloved…read morepart of our routine. They consistently carry some of the best-quality produce currently available from San Diego and the surrounding areas, thoughtfully curated with real care. Misses are rare, and when something isn't right, they always make it right. What really sets this place apart is the knowledgeable team. They can tell you not just what something is, but where it's from, why it's special, and even how best to prepare it if it's new to you. They know which watermelon varietals are sweetest (and why), which tomatoes are best for different uses, and how to guide you toward the best choice of the day. We also appreciate the simplicity of the space. It's clear the focus is on quality produce rather than unnecessary overhead or décor that doesn't add to flavor or nutrition. We come in knowing our weekly staples, and we always look forward to discovering a surprise treat or seasonal treasure to add to the basket. We recently lived in Spain for a year and deeply miss the fruterías found on every corner, places that genuinely support daily health and well-being. In the U.S., truly good produce can be harder to find, with so much emphasis on mass production and appearance over flavor and nutrition. The Fruit Stand comes as close as we've found to that European produce experience. We're grateful this place exists and grateful for the care they put into what they offer. Thank you for being here--and we'll see you next week.

I stopped here for some herbs and fruit and wound up trying some local strawberries that were every…read morebit worth $5 a basket because they were the most flavorful berries I've ever had. How will I force myself to eat grocery store berries ever again??? It's a serious question. I saw they had some salsas and honey and other local items which is great. They do accept card payment and have outside bins set up with different selections too. Friendly staff and quick to help you. I'll be back.

I don't normally spend the time writing reviews, but I thought that I would because of the…read moreoutstanding service, and benefits my office has received since we signed on with the California Fruit Company. We have been nothing but pleased with the weekly fruit deliveries that we get from their orchard to our office. It is awesome, and a lot of people are eating healthier as a result! When we had a bruised banana we called them up and they rushed us some more! Great tasting fruit, and great service!

I ran across the most delicious blueberries I've ever had from California Fruit Co in Stater Bros…read more Market. I bought one large clam shell, polished them off and went back for two more. They are firm, sweet and top quality. Blueberries shipped from overseas and most local growers can't hold a candle to these berries. It is so difficult to find good produce anymore. I wonder if California Fruit Co. raises watermelons? The ones in the store are flavorless. I need a good watermelon. Can you contact some of the grocery stores in Southern Calif. and talk them into stocking your watermelons? I would be forever grateful ( :

I am a neighbor of these guys and I can tell you one thing...this is the best produce ever and…read morethere are elderly people in this complex who need this service right now, who cannot go to the store and get produce. I personally won't even buy it in the store anymore. They put the weeks options on your door every week using all the proper precautions (gloves, sanitizer etc.) and you order and then BAM! There it is on your doorstep in sanitized crates you can choose to recycle or not! What a glorious day that is :) I live close to them, actually in the same complex and it's just so convenient. But they will drive to you where ever you live. I swear I love these guys! Please don't ever stop doing what you do!

Great experience. Very fast response, they followed up with…read moremy request and in less than 1 hour I had a quote, I finally did not place the order, not caused by anything related to them but because the event was cancelled, anyhow I would trust them just by the service and attention I received.

UCSD has a Tuesday farmers market 10am-2pm right off the UCSD Central Campus Station MTS trolley…read morestop, making vendors more accessible to students on campus and visitors like me. AMBIANCE open air SERVICE Lines were unfortunately too long for me to stick around and wait. This week's vendors included: Matcha Cafe Maiko Dougie's Best Philly cheese steaks RED Sambusas It's Cafe Thai La Creperie Hash Papas Brothers Products

At long last the UCSD Farmer's Market is back!…read more A few things have changed since its last iteration from before Covid. First, and most obvious is the location. Before, it was located at UCSD's Town Square, which I thought was pretty inaccessible for non-students. Now, it's located at the Epstein Family Amphitheatre, which is conveniently located next to the UCSD Central Campus Trolley Station and the Gilman Parking Structure. It's a really beautiful setup, with plenty of outdoor seating, whether you want to sit at the lawn, the various tables and chairs, or even the amphiteatre seating itself. There were a few vendors that have usually set up at the market, including House of Bao, Bubbas Hawaiian Snack Shack, Belinda's Familia, Seb Panini and a Sambusa place. I think it's a pretty good lineup, but I noticed the items are very expensive. Further, the selection outside of prepared foods was pretty lacking. There was a florist, but I think more fresh fruit and vegetable options (that accept EBT!) would have elevated the experience and helped with the food insecurity issues that plague college campuses. I ended up visiting Belinda's, where I was enticed by some free samples. I had a chorizo egg burrito, which I thought was really good and a deal for $10! Overall, I think the return of the farmer's market is a net positive for the community! I visited on re-opening day, so I think a couple more weeks will help iron out the selection and variety issues!

Great company. Been ordering our produce at work [the Del Mar Fairgrounds] through them for years…read more Kimberly and the rest of her crew are awesome. Highly recommend them to any businesses needing fresh produce at a reasonable cost.

Tiny farmers market that won't take more than 10 mins to stroll around! If you compare it to the…read morelarger farmers markets in the area you will set yourself up for disappointment. However considering you can visit a small farmers market in Mira Mesa on a Tuesday, this is all you can ask for! There typically are a few produce, prepared foods and craft stalls. Everyone is super friendly. The start time of the market coincides with the high school dismissal time so I recommend going after 3:30pm to avoid any traffic!

We were driving to get some Lechon and Sisig for lunch, and I saw the Mira Mesa Farmers Market in…read morethe parking lot of Mira Mesa High School. After getting lunch, we drove back to the Farmers Market afterwards. Under the solar panels, the Mira Mesa Farmers Market was setting up for the day. There were some interesting stalls with various vendors selling their products. Plants, trinkets, jewelry, foods and fresh produce were available. There were a few empty stalls probably because we were early. Compared to other Farmers Markets it seemed to be small. It was well organized and clean. The vendors were friendly. The food stalls were in the sun. I think we will come back another time to try again.

Balboa Market never disappoints. The produce is always fresh and well stocked, and the new setup…read morelooks great. Huge selection of international products, plus the bakery is always packed for a reason. Good prices, clean store, and a great overall shopping experience. Definitely a top spot in San Diego!

Best Hot Wings and Ribeyes in town! I'm slightly concerned posting this as I'm worried word will…read morespread.

Farmers' markets bring me absolute joy and this is one of the very best we've been to! It's huge…read moreand spacious, organized and there were so many vendors around! From delicious food, to fresh produce, to the most gorgeous and vibrant flowers, to beautiful pottery, to unique clothes... you name it, they have it there! Make sure to come early as parking can be a bit tricky, especially if you want to park closer to the farmers' market. Once you get parked though, everything is a breeze. They even have tables and chairs around for people to eat at. There's also a playground for families who have little ones! I could never go to a farmers' market and leave without fresh flowers, so of course I had to pick up some from Hidalgo Flowers. They always have the most colorful and stunning arrangements, and for a decent price too. This time, I got a bunch with the prettiest sunflowers. We also picked up the sweetest and reddest strawberries from this one vendor. I highly regret not getting their name, but I will definitely be on the hunt for them the minute we go back. We got a cup of strawberries with some dark chocolate sauce from Strawberries and Chocolate. That was sooo good! We devoured it so quickly, we didn't even get to take a picture of it. One of the standouts for me was the Pork Sisig Rice from Baryo Eats. It was AHHHHMAZING!! It's the best kind of pork sisig that I love to eat--the taste was so good and nostalgic, it took me back to my college days back in the Philippines! HIGHLY RECOMMEND. We also got some Paella from Driana Catering/Taste of Spain. It was so flavorful and the rice was cooked to perfection. We were just sad they ran out of shrimp by the time we got some, so we were left with chicken only. We got some goodies from It's Cafe Thai as well--Milk Tea with Boba, Taro Thai Coffee, and the Mango Sticky Rice. All of them had just the right amount of sweetness and hit the spot for us. Lastly, we had some of the watermelon and the cucumber lemonade refreshers, and the chicken and pork tamales from Gourmet Tamales. They were so good, we even took some home for later! Overall, I'm already looking forward to the next Sunday we can stop by this farmers' market!

5 stars because I'm back in LV after an amazing weekend trip enjoying all of my gorgeous treats…read morefrom this market. Stars off for parking and crowds, but we lucked out on great parking and were on the way out when things were getting peak crazy. Now - all my treasures. There was a bread guy. Great breads. Focaccia. Banana bread. Sourdough. Looked beautiful, but unassuming. The deliciousness level - wow! Broccolini, squash, carrots, celery, onion. Then, the berries! Look and try. You'll know the ones you want. Oceanside? Carlsbad? I am on strike as of now and will be hard pressed to make due with a Driscolls berry. Oh - and this magical little orange. I should have bought 5 pounds. I drank fresh OJ while we were there. 11/10. I'm so happy that after an awesome vacation of vacation dates and treats we get to keep it going with some lighter meals. I made tuna salad with celery and onions. Well have grilled veg with dinner. Magical berries all day. The special grilled cheese with gruyere, honey, mustard and all the other little meals il weave my Ja Jolla open air marked finds - incredible. Then, all the things I didn't buy because they wouldn't have survived in the car. Salad. Flowers. Tomatoes. All beautiful.

From time to time, when I'm in the San Diego area, I like to drop by H-Mart. Its conveniently by…read morethe 15 on Mira Mesa Blvd. They have a nice variety of fresh fruit, meats, marinated meats, seafood and all the staples needed to make yummy Asian dishes. They are usually pretty well stocked, the store is typically pretty clean and taken care of and the checkout area usually flows pretty well. H-Mart even has an app that you can download so you can see their weekly specials and you earn points every time you scan when checking out. There is a parking lot with lots of spaces but be warned, on the weekends, its incredibly busy so pack your patience! H-Mart shares the lot with various stores and restaurants.

I've been SHOPPING here at this Hmart for about 10 years now and finally just realized that I…read morehaven't written a review for it yet. Well, better late than never PEOPLE... DUNGEONESS CRAB & LOBSTER: 10/10 They have the freshest seafood section. I love it when they lay out the ones that die daily because it's still good and it's ON SALE!!! OYSTERS: 10/10 I usually come here to buy the fresh oysters that are packaged in a jar at the seafood section. Lately, I've been having a hard time getting them. They are usually either sold out or not available when I stop by so I usually grab 2 or more when I see them... CORN: 10/10 They have the most tender and sweet corn that are packed in 4. Last time, I went to check on them, I didn't see them either... SOON TOFU: 10/10 I love making Soon Tofu every once or twice a month. It's so good... CATFISH: I like to add the oysters and catfish into the soon tofu soup. It is like having HEAVENLY OH SO delicious soup on earth... SALMON: I would buy the about 5 packs of the steak version and filet version. I love making baked salmon salad to eat over the week. It's really nutritious, filling and delicious... SERVICE & AMBIANCE: 8/10 Everyone is working hard and usually exhausted so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. I understand having to constantly scan products can be tiring but, let's be grateful to have jobs because AI is taking over... KEEP ON ROCKN H MART!!!!!!

I much like everyone else got started here with a Living Social deal. I was attracted to this…read moreservice because I hate cooking, and though I live close to restaurants I sometimes just like to have food come to me. I have the 3x a week service. Signing up is easy, you can opt to have reminder emails. They post the menu online. You can also get veggie versions of the meals, or fish versions. I opted fish so take that into account. I swing sorta wildly from day to day on this service. I am a bit picky, and sometimes I don't want to have what they bring me. Other days I am SO glad that I am not going to have to worry about putting something together for dinner (yeah more like eating cup o soup). Service is really good at least from my delivery guy. He is really great, calling me when he is near, leaving my food by my door, or even helping me cancel and order last minute. He is always smiling! Because I just get fish dishes I sometimes get really bored. I have had tilapia for the past month and a half aside for one shrimp dish. One could change their days so it is partly my fault I just prefer to get mid week meals. Some dishes like pasta, cajun tilapia, and a few others stand out. Others are better than anything I would make (seriously cup o noodles), while others are amazing in that they are so poorly thought out I have to actually tell my friends about it. For example the tilapia in enchilada sauce over lime rice (tasted like plain white rice). Again, I am sure the dish would have been good if you ate meat and could get a normal one. I will take pictures and probably update often so you can get an idea of how good things are. I am still deciding if I want to keep this service or not. On the days it has been good it has been such a life saver! Last thing for now to note, when you go on vacation and you can go online and have then stop your service for those dates.

I'm loving this new food service so far. I got the 3 free meals when you sign up for the first…read moretime, and each one of them was pretty darn good! The portions were way more than I expected, I couldn't even finish. Cheap, quick, tasty, no hassles.. can't complain. oh, and super friendly customer service!! A+