Everything is very fresh and they have quality produce. If you want to buy bulk, there are large…read morequantities available.

Monterey Market is one of my go-to spots for produce, especially if you like variety. Their…read moreselection is huge, and the mushroom section is on another level, way beyond what you see at a normal grocery store. Fun fact: this place is famous for carrying hard-to-find and foraged produce and has been a quiet favorite of Bay Area chefs for decades, which explains why half the fruits look like they belong in a cooking show challenge. That said, the quality isn't flawless. This past summer the corn on the cob was disappointing, with a few ears already rotten at one end once you peel back the husk, so definitely inspect before buying. Also, the clientele is usually fine, but this visit featured an unnecessary checkout cameo from a full-volume Karen who felt the need to explain how standing in line works. The cashier chose silence, which felt like a statement. Still a great market overall, just keep an eye on the corn and maybe bring a little extra patience to the register.

Giovanni's is a very cute, yet surprisingly comprehensive, neighborhood store. It's amazing that…read moreit's still in business and seems to be thriving. When I was growing up in El Cerrito (home of the Fogerty brothers) this used to be Poloni's. The perfect spot to go after school and buy candy. Today it's got gourmet mini pies, a wine section, lots of fresh produce plus some household items in case of emergency. Very friendly staff. I like their handwritten signs, but unfortunately there's no spellcheck when you're writing freehand. Support your local mom and pop business!

Better produce and prices than Safeway. Little local stores like this are so convenient.read more

Great fresh vegetables and fruits Tuesday is my favorite day.Less people and happier sellersread more

I go to this market every week. It is small, but that is a very, very, good thing. The vendors are…read moreactually farmers. The produce is actually what's in season. Go to the big outdoor markets if you want a show, and want to pay for it. Come here if you want to buy 5-6 local, in season items each week, purchased from the people who actually grew those items.

Last three times I've been in this place, have been very unpleasant. With the amount of money you…read morehave to pay for their groceries, you would expect at least the cashiers would be happy for you paying for whatever benefits they get, and the guys in the meat department glare at you without acknowledging you, like you just waked in wearing a necklace made out of sausage. Nobody in the store ever says thank you or hello for paying extra for food that doesn't have poisons in it, like we're paying protection fees to the mafia. I mean seriously, Trader Joe's is right down the road and their cashiers are golden and their food is cheaper. I've given Natural Grocery three strikes so I'm out.

We come to El Cerrito Natural when we don't feel like dealing with the energy and crowd of "T J"…read moredown the street a bit, but do want the small personal feel and quality items that this store provides. The ambience is somewhat low key but in a good way, not like no one is here or "I shouldn't be here". Everything, IMO, is good quality here. From the wines to the behind-counter foods to the ice cream to the other items they sell. Help is readily available without being smothering etc. Pop on into El Cerrito Natural. Get something natural... or not. Either way this is a really nice store.

I've been meaning to explore this farmer's market. The first time we were driving by and decided to…read morestop. It has a good variety of vendors for produce, meat, cheese, mushrooms, breads, body products, jewelry and more. There are a variety food vendors where you can get your fill of dim sum, burgers, Laos sausages, and a wonderful coffee vendor. I think you want to get there earlier than noon. The first time we went, it was about 1pm. We strolled up and down the aisle. By 1:30 there seemed to be little produce and a couple of vendors were starting to pick up. The second time we went a bit earlier. It is about a 20 minute bike ride from the Point so it is convenient. We walked around and saw the same vendors so I feel confident they will be there regularly. Great location with views of the marina and bay from the parking lot. There is a no pet sign but it was posted only at one entrance - and not the one we went through. It was warm and I couldn't leave her in the car. Because she was self-contained in her personal buggy, I didn't think it would be an issue. Still, probably best to leave your furbabies at home. The only negative I have is one vendor blasting music from their booth. I enjoy listening to music but it's so loud that I can't have a conversation with the vendor without yelling, so I move on. Quickly. When you get to the water end of the market, you are blessed with sounds of the bay and birds. Now, that's nice. The second time we rode our bikes from home. It's about a 20 minute bike ride from the Point so it is convenient and it was a beautiful morning. As we rolled up, we were greeted by loud music. Again. Sigh. There are a few tables set up at one end with coloring books and games, entertainment for both grownups and kids alike. You can also grab a bite to eat or something to drink, sit down and enjoy the vibes. Pleasant way to enjoy a sunny day by the bay in Richmond.

I came to this Farmers Markets unexpected but I am glad that I did show up. The view of the boats…read morein the water is magnificent. I wish I had my camera with me to take a picture of the boats. What is so great about The Richmond Farmers Market in Marina Bay is the space that is being used. The vendors at this market are very kind. You say hi to them and they start a conversation with you. It is a friendly Farmers Market to come to. I love seeing the people that attend the Farmers Markets. I have not seen anybody trying to bring their pets to the market which is not allowed. I do love how people come here on a Sunday Morning checking out the vendors. When I attended this market I only saw one vendor that had fruits/vegetables. Every other vendor were take out food or clothes. I am not disappointed that the market didn't have much produce vendor but it is still a market nobody if you call it a Farmers Market. Keep up the great work serving Richmond.

7/7/2025: Inhaling a LATE Lunch at Ranch 99! This location was one of my frequent, shopping digs…read morewhen I resided in SF Bay Area. Now, Ranch 99 is my major PIT STOP heading due EAST to my Sierra Foothills Humble Abode. The hot food served here is consistently delicious and never salty or egregiously bland, i.e., the food is cooked just right--period. Aside, the bakery at Ranch 99 is an added bonus making my pit stop more delectable, enjoyable, and stress-free.

To my fellow Sri Lankans in the Bay Area!…read more They sell this brand of authentic Ceylon Tea here. Lots of fresh produce, frozen goods, fresh seafood and so much more.

This is my second most favorite farmers market. My most favorite farmers market is the Larkspur…read moreFarmers market which has more organic vegetables and fruit. The reason I come to this one more often is because it's closer to me in the East Bay. They don't have a lot of organic produce and the prices for all the produce is a bit high for what it is. There's a lot of different pastry booths and there's a Semi Freddy's Cafe close by. The Frog Hollow farm has great fruit and pretty good simple pastries. They also offer their fruit preserves on a discount that is much cheaper than in stores or online. Their apricot preserves is one of their best ones and has the least amount of sugar. I come here quite often to get lunch on the weekends. There's also a really nice rotisserie chicken truck that makes amazing rotisserie chicken for about $17 and they also have rotisserie duck and rotisserie pork. They have a lot of roasted vegetables that can come with their rotisserie meat but unfortunately, all their potatoes and vegetables are covered with animal grease so it is not for people watching their cholesterol. It's easy to pick up a whole rotisserie chicken for a lovely Sunday meal and have leftovers for work for a few days. It's better than any rotisserie chicken from the supermarket but will cost about twice as much. However, you get to see them roast your chicken so you know it's very fresh and the skin is crisp.

A friend of mine recently served a roast pork that he bought at Kensington farmers market and let…read moreme tell you it was banging!!! I stopped by here recently on the way home from the gym and let me tell you this place is a hidden gem!! The variety of edible and goods that they sell here.OMG! I'd have to say this is one of the best farmers markets I've ever attended. I bought some farm fresh eggs that were absolutely delicious and the pastries here ... so many varieties and they have music here as well. This is definitely a place to experience.!!!

Any solid farmers market is better than no farmers market, am I right? The North Berkeley Farmers'…read moreMarket is a medium sized farmers market. I was there on the early side, so not all stands were fully set up but seems as if there is a few bakeries with fruit forward desserts and baguettes, lots of fruit, flowers, rotisserie chicken, tamales, empanadas and a fish vendor. Parking is seemingly mostly in the CVS parking lot and some street parking. Overall, Thursdays, if you need some local NorCal fruits and veggies and eats, this is a great little farmers' market.

How and why would this fabulous all-organic farmers market in the heart of Berkeley's historic…read morefoodie district be anything but 5 stars across the board? What's not to love about this petite farmers' market every Thursday from 3-7pm? It's compact yet still packed with abundance & variety, especially when I visited at the tail end of summer/early fall produce season. I made a beeline directly to the famed Frog Hollow Farms stand that was overflowing with assorted stone fruit (their specialty) and berry tarts, hand pies, and galettes. But right next door you can buy the actual fruit or local honey from other vendors and head home to make your own pastry. Or maybe you want veggies? They've got stall after stall of the season's best. I picked up a ton of basil for pesto. Need to rest? There are shaded tables and chairs for kids to seniors to disabled folks to catch a break while listening to live music. Don't feel like cooking dinner? There's always a vendor, like Roadside Rotisserie, where you can pickup a juicy rotisserie chicken, or pork loin, with sides like red potatoes or broccoli roasted in chicken fat. And if the plethora of organic goodies and vendors galore aren't enough, just turn around and realize that you're surrounded by some of the best food destinations IN THE WORLD: Cheese Board Collective & Cheese Board Pizza, Saul's Deli, Andronico's Grocery, the ORIGINAL Peets Coffee & Tea, and of course Chez Panisse is just 8 doors down! And if you need to wipe the tears of foodie joy and happiness from your eyes, there's a CVS just behind the farmers market with tissues galore. Again, solid 5 stars every time!

Really neat roadside stand with limited supply of vegetation and literature…read more I think we met the whole family. They are super nice, very friendly, and full of information. I think when the backyard nursery isn't open, the booth next to the sidewalk has a flier showing digital payment method. Encourage a kid, help the neighborhood. Plenty of free street parking. If you choose to give a thumbs-up or not, I hope you found my review helpful!

El Cerrito has bunch of amazing "ethnic" grocery stores tn Roong Jing Jing grocery is one of them…read more The store is tiny and has specific Thai grocery products. Their super power is the Thai take out "pop up" that happens every Saturday morning where about a dozen local That restaurants drop off take out dinners. you get there before late morning and you'll have a wide assortment of That foods, including Holy Basil Chicken and egg which is the s--t. all the curries and noodle and rice dishes you expect plus desserts. the only think I tend not to get there is rice since I live right nearby and have a rice cooker at home but seriously. go there Saturday morning pick up a few things and you'll have a 24 hour Thai Food Feast. You do not want to miss this.

The interior is very small, but they have a great selection of prepackaged foods and groceries…read more If you like international snacks, this is the place to load up on your next haul! The ready-made food and desserts looked delicious, though a part of me worries about the rice/meats being left out unrefrigerated.