Their bread texture is fire. Smelled heavenly. Bought a garlic artichoke loaf while it was still…read morewarm and had it with goat cheese and olallieberry jam that they also sell ‍ Didn't get to their made to order sandwiches because I was in a rush :(( everyone knows what's up because the line went to the door! Bread is medium soft on the inside but slightly crumbly / crackly on the outside. Not tough like sourdough but not mushy like wonder bread. The artichokes in the middle of the bread were just a tad bit soggy but tasted good The bread itself is not super flavorful but pairs really well and is great as sandwich material

Pescadero Local: "You have to go to Arcangeli Grocery." Me:…read more"Yes, that's the plan...I'm going to grab their Garlic Herb Artichoke Bread before heading home." Pescadero Local: "No, no no.... you have to get a sandwich! They toast their garlic herb bread and with the melty cheese...BEST sandwich ever!" Said Sandwich ($14.95): https://tinyurl.com/4zbnrr5k IDK whether to laugh or cry - the pic of the "hot pastrami" sandwich speaks for itself. After several bites, we tossed it. OK, their famous Garlic Herb Artichoke Bread ($9.99 x2) has to be bomb, right? A few on socials say it's the "Best Bread in the World". They even have a placard highlighting their feature on "The Best Road Trip Food Stops" (FoodNetwork.com). With all the mad hype, it was sorely disappointing...even tearing into it fresh out of the oven and still warm. Lightly crisp crust with a fluffy soft interior like French bread that was surprisingly flavorless. It was studded with a few pieces of artichoke...some tender, others stringy...but noticeably less than what I've seen in other pics/reels/TT. And if "garlic" is in the name, I want my breath humming into the next day! Other than the dusting of garlic powder on top, the garlic itself and garlic flavor was MIA. Some may say I should've bought one of their creamy dips to go with it...IMHO, good bread shouldn't need a supporting actress to steal the show. I know Arcangeli Grocery is a beloved Pescadero institution and I may get hate for giving it anything less than 4-5 star but based on this visit, I don't get the hype and felt like I wasted nearly $40. =T

The Sunshine is a tiny store featuring organic and specialty items. It is right next to Downtown…read moreLocal Coffee. Friendly and outgoing owner. Our friend bought a few things that we tried...Cherry Amaretto Chocolate - smooth dark chocolate with a hint of cherry. Personally, I didn't taste the amaretto. But it was still a good tasting chocolate bar. The unique thing we saw was the Lions Mane Mushrooms. They made it into a muffin. It had spices like a carrot cake but a flavorful coconut taste.

Nice little shop in Pescadero offering a variety of artisanal food items. Saw some really exotic…read morethings like black truffle infused olive oil and cashewmilk cheese. Walked out with some fresh local apples that I hadn't tried before. Pricing is on the higher side but that is totally expected from a place like this. They also sell fresh mushrooms from local farms which is nice if you're looking to pick up something for a special dish. I saw Lion's Mane and Shittake when I was there, unclear if they had any others. Definitely worth popping in and seeing if they have anything that catches your fancy!

A Hidden Gem at a Gas Station! Don't let the location fool…read moreyou,this place serves up some of the freshest and most flavorful Mexican food in the area! We took a spur-of-the-moment day trip to Pescadero Beach with the kids this past long weekend. Usually, I pack sandwiches for beach days, but since we got a late start, we ended up looking for local spots to grab a quick bite. Amigos popped up with great reviews, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. We ordered the fish tacos and shrimp tostada for ourselves, and both were super fresh and delicious. For the kids, we got the chicken quesadilla and fries, which were a huge hit. Beyond the main dishes, the condiments really elevate the meal, the spicy habanero sauce is fantastic if you like real heat, and the pickled serranos with onions and carrots are addictively good. They have a surprisingly great outdoor seating area where you can sit back and enjoy your meal in the fresh air. Just keep in mind that it is cash only, so plan ahead before you pull up. If you're spending the day near Pescadero or passing through the area, this spot is a must visit!

Taqueria De Amigos was not a friend to my stomach that day…read more Booty bubbles like Taco Bell...if you know what I mean. It just didn't agree with me and has no effect on my rating. Located inside a gas station convenience store, Taqueria De Amigos seemed so promising with offal on the menu and a full salsa bar including escabeche and crema. There's only two eateries in Pescadero open on weekdays after 3 pm and this is one of them. FYI, while they say, they accept credit cards with a $20 minimum, their CC reader is turned off (or broken?) so have cash ready. They have an ATM on site but another customer had issues with it. There's about 4 booths inside and ample seating in their back patio with self-serve water. F O O D Tacos are served on a double warmed corn tortilla and topped with salsa roja, cilantro, and onions. * Taco de Lengua ($3.99 x3) My litmus test for taquerias, the lengua texture was perfect - cut into chunky pieces and meltingly tender but had an off-putting barnyard funk like it wasn't properly cleaned. Also, it seemed like it was simmered in plain water, leaving nothing to mask the funk. * Taco de Carne Asada ($3.99 x2) Whoever sliced the asada has mad skills! I've never seen asada so evenly and finely diced before. While it had some char, it was dry, bland, and tepid. * Taco de Pescado ($4.99 x2) Lots of rave reviews for this - fish was soft and flaky but like the other proteins, it was bland. The accompanying salsa roja was just there and it was the salsa verde that ultimately did the heavy lifting. * Taco de Quesabirria ($5.99 x2) Massive portion of birria but flavorless and stringy in texture. Could have used more time on the flat top to crisp up the tortilla and melt the cheese. * "Carnitas" Burrito ($14.99) We bought this to eat for dinner later. Unfortunately, they gave us asada instead. Just a dry, underwhelming burrito that needed to be drowned in salsa. S E R V I C E Hella fast service - food was delivered within 2-3 minutes after ordering. Overall, not sure if we caught them on an off day or that's just their style but even as someone who prefers my food lightly salted, I found the proteins surprisingly bland...and most of the salsas, with the exception of the salsa verde, didn't bring much flavor or punch either. Everything was crying out for some sazón!

We did the $90 tour where you spend two hours learning about the farm, learning about the goats…read more Part of the experience was learning how to milk the goats! Then we got to see where the cheese is made and even personalize a goat cheese of our own. This was a really unique and interesting experience. I will have to come back in the spring when they have baby goats. The little shop is cute and sells their goat cheese and other products. With doing the tour, we got a 10% discount on the additional cheese we bought.

- I recommend the Farmstead cheese tour: $58. You see the entire farm and operation, and you get to…read moremilk a goat. It's great. - Mingling with the goats is very relaxing. It's worth the trip. - Starting around February/March you can see the baby goats; they are bigger in the summer. - Their goat cheese products have less of a gamey goat flavor; it's more of a clean tangy flavor from the salty ocean breeze. - Afterward, I recommend stopping at Arcangeli Grocery in town to pick up some of their bread. - Sante Arcangeli winery has wine tasting in the second floor hay loft. For the products in the shop, there is no info on the website, so here's the inventory: Strawberry Jam: $18 for 8 oz. Pescadero strawberries, lemon juice, sugar Olallieberry Jam: $18 for 8 oz. Pescadero ollalieberries, lemon juice, sguar Olallieberry Vinaigrette, 250ml, $26 Olallieberry nectar 250ml, $26 Olallieberry Vinegar, 375ml: Olallieberry juice and rice vinegar. $32 Chocolate pot $12. Looks like a pot-de-creme Milk pot $12. Looks like a pot-de-creme Lavender Lemonade $12 Goat cheese honey lavender 8 oz: $26 Goat cheese small rounds: $16 Goat cheese large rounds: $26 Goat cheese: small Classic french log, herbes de provence, chive, dill, or pepper: $14 Fromage blanc plain 5.5 oz: $16 Garlic herb fromage blanc 5.5 oz: $16 Tomato basil fromage blanc 5.5 oz: $16 Harissa $18 1/2 rounds ricotta $20 Chevre-in-oil jars: $26 Honey from the local hives: small $14, med $20, large $40 Estate olive oil: small $45 med $55, large $80 Quail eggs: $12 for a dozen Farm fresh eggs: $14/dozen 2 year aged feta They also sell products from other producers: McEvoy Ranch Mission Fig balsamic Vinegar 8.5 ounces $25 McEvoy Ranch Sweet & Spicy Mustard $18 McEvoy Ranch Classic Italian Bruschetta mix $18 McEvoy Ranch Artichoke & almond Tapenade $18 McEvoy Ranch Artichoke & lemon bruschetta mix $18 McEvoy Ranch Artichoke & Parmesan Pomodoro sauce McEvoy Ranch pitted olives Salt Air Cellars Meyer Lemon red wine vinegar, 8.5 oz $18 Salt Air Cellars Rosemary red wine vinegar, 8.5 oz $18 Salt Air Cellars seasoned salt: Coastal heat, coastal house, Meyer lemon rosemary $18

My hubby and I love coming here for lunch after a hike in Memorial Park or a bike ride to Pescadero…read moreBeach. Beautiful setting/eating area outside on the deck. The cafe service team are friendly & super helpful. I ordered the iced lavender matcha latte - so delicious! A wonderful treat after a long hike. :)

Tucked away in the redwood forests is a general store and restaurant serving sandwiches, soups and…read moresalads. They pride themselves on the quality of the ingredients they use and it shows in their food. We ordered the burger and the BLT sandwich. Both dishes were delicious, and the BLT was large enough that I could finish it all in one go! The service was prompt and courteous and the wonderful ambience of eating amid the redwood forests more than made up for the limited menu.

There is no such farmers market. Address leads to no where. Really disappointed. It has been more…read morethan 10 years

Wow, have you heard of 'hyperlocal' before? Yeah, me neither, but the farmers' market in Pescadero…read moretakes a laser-like approach to theirs as all the food and flowers come from just the four communities in the immediate area - Pescadero, San Gregorio, La Honda, and Loma Mar. No exceptions. I guess that explains why it's so small on an open lot across from Arcangeli Grocery where they sell those awesome artichoke bread loaves. The berries and green vegetables looked quite appetizing, but the flowers stole the show (photo: http://bit.ly/2LIFXmk). There was a table featuring grass-fed beef and even live music (photo: http://bit.ly/2uGmXyv). The overall challenge was economic as the prices were similar to what you find at the Ferry Building. The market appeared targeted to locals who aren't morning people since it's open only on Thursdays 3-7PM. Yeah, I'm serious. RELATED - Collection of unique markets around the world: http://bit.ly/2uQgdy0

Great selection of some very interesting food and mercantile! This place by far has the best price…read moreon canned fish and seafood if you are into that kind of thing (the stuff that is imported from Spain and the like). I also found some eucalyptus flower honey which apparently has strong medicinal properties as well! Highly recommend checking this place out for quality products you can't find elsewhere at a very fair price.

Very cute general store with large variety of snacks, homegoods, candles, books, clothing, and…read moresouvenirs! Unfortunately, they have a limited coffee menu. they do have pastries and toasts. The focaccia toasts were good, but the cold temperature was a little off putting. Tables are self bus and there can be entertainment at times with people playing the piano/band instruments!

I tried to call ahead to confirm it's open for strawberry u-pick but no one picked up, so we just…read morewent and tried our luck. Saw the u-pick sign at road, so that's a good sign! Only 2 other couples picking when we arrived around Sat 12:30, more people came later for u-pick and farm stand (tasty selection of tomatoes and other veggies) $7/lb organic strawberry . Cashier lady told me they are not sold elsewhere at farmers markets. Pick the ones that are as dark as possible, or else may be slightly sour. Great family friendly activity for an hour or so along the beautiful California coast. Porta potties available, plenty of parking. Happy to finally try strawberry picking!

This is one of several U-Pick + fresh farmstand concepts in the area. I tried a couple of the…read morestrawberries in the field to decide if I wanted to commit to picking a full basket. I don't know if I came too early in the season or if their strawberries were just not good because the strawberries were definitely on the watery/sour end and did not taste that good overall. I don't think I would return especially when there are better and more proven options just down the coastline.

Worked with the Fly Girl Farm team for our wedding florals and they looked stunning! We got lots of…read morecompliments and everything was ready and perfect for our day! They were flexible with us dropping off our own vases and had a few options for us to choose from to help us stay within budget. We ended up getting florals for our wedding arch, 6 bridesmaids bouquets, maybe 8 boutonnieres, 2 corsages and 15 center pieces. Each boutonniere was unique and special too which we loved! They delivered and set everything up and even made it easy for our day of planner to reuse the arch florals for our sweetheart table. Really happy with everything, thanks!

The flowers that Fly Girl Farm provided for our wedding in Pescadero in June 2022 more than…read moreexceeded our expectations! Aerielle and Kaeleigh were wonderful to work with from our very first conversation. They listened closely to our description of what we had in mind, and they really ran with it. The bouquet, boutonnière, ceremony arrangement, and reception centerpieces were all just bursting with color and life. Thank you for the wonderful flowers for our wedding!

Came for their fall farm field day, my friend is a member of their CSA box and invited me to attend…read morewith him. The field day was a way for members to check out the farm and enjoy a tour. Aside from the tour of the property they also had u-pick apples, a pumpkin patch, a small farm stand set up, and the option to buy lunch. We opted in for the lunch because everything (aside from chicken) was made with ingredients from the farm! It was cool to see exactly where all of the produce that we got to enjoy came from. It was all so fresh and flavorful. I'll definitely be keeping my eye out for them at local farmers markets!

We absolutely LOVE Fifth Crow Farm! We participate in their weekly subscription box and couldn't be…read morehappier. Fresh produce and flowers every week and their team is awesome!