Maybe it's just me, but I like to look sometimes without feeling the urge to touch, caress, or…read morefeel. I can admire plump, round, and juicy shapes without wanting to squeeze them with my hands. I like to imagine the earthy, feral flavors of wild things without bending down deeply to smell them. I like to imagine the juices dripping off my lips and the stickiness on my fingers. I like to watch and admire from afar. Even if I never intend to pay for the pleasure of eating. That's how I feel about farmers' market food porn here at Ukiah's visually stunning Saturday Farmers' Market. It opens at 9am and goes until around noon, with a nice local park nearby for resting in the shade and abundant amounts of free street parking all over. Of course, you can fill up on food for the coming week here, but what if you don't have the means to carry a lot with you? When visiting a local farmers' market as an out-of-town curiosity seeker, looking without leaping is sometimes pleasure enough. Buying means making a commitment to cook, and if I am just passing through town and have prior reservations to dine, what would be the point? All of this deliciousness would just sit in the back of my car all dressed up but no where to go. What's awesome about a quality farmers' market in summer especially is how great all the produce looks, even if you aren't ready or able to buy that day. Admission here is free and no questions asked. Look, admire, and buy if you can but don't pass this up if you are only passing through. Fruit, veg, and products this delicious deserve all the attention they can get! You can always slake your thirst after at Ukiah Brewing Company's bar when you are through loving the veg with your eyes, or grab a cold brew on nitro at Black Oak Coffee Roasters. But the market itself is a highly recommended stop if you have time to kill on a sunny Saturday afternoon and want to see what's happening in this part of Northern California's ever evolving food scene.

September 13, 2025 - Ukiah, CA…read more We were visiting from out of town and decided to check out this market. It's on the smaller side, but has a nice variety -- fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, craft jewelry, food vendors, and even live music to set the vibe. Most of the vendors were friendly and welcoming, which added to the experience. It feels like a true neighborhood market -- relaxed, low-key, and easy to browse. A pleasant stop if you're in the area..

If you don't love Spiro's, you don't have a heart…read more I've known and loved Spiro and his amazing food and family from attending well over a decade of festivals throughout California. When I had the chance to visit his adorable and welcoming brick and mortar place in Ukiah, you can bet I drove out of my way to do so ~ and boy, am I glad I did! Gyro just as delicious as I've ever had, with delightful service to match. Wish I lived closer so I could enjoy this yummy food more regularly, since they no longer do festivals. Get yourself in here and enjoy!

Very small place, with a couple small tables. Service is quick and the people working there are…read morevery nice. Got the beef salad, beef gyro and falafel pita. Beef was very tasty and the falafel was very light and flavorful, not dense and heavy. Fries come in little Chinese takeout containers which is handy, reasonable prices.

I was very happy with our experience here! The service was very friendly and he explained the menu…read morevery well! I ended up ordering a special lemon latte and it was fantastic!

Loved the ambiance! I was able to work remotely while I waited to check into our hotel. There were…read moreplenty of tables and outlets for convenience. The flavored lemonade and scone were my favorites on the menu.

Delicious food, great prices, and super sweet people! They've got a bunch of options for the boba…read moretea both in flavors and types of boba, and I appreciated being able to get any of them blended. I got the classic tapioca pearls which were the perfect texture. The lemongrass chicken bowl and bbq pork bahn mi were also incredibly spot on--so fresh and full of flavor. It's more of a take-out spot, but there are a few tables to sit inside and the owner & staff are really nice.

The banh mi was overloaded with mayonnaise, and the boba pearls were hard and clearly undercooked…read more The shop also seemed severely understaffed, with one employee handling cash and preparing food without washing their hands in between. To top it off, the bathroom faucet handle literally came off while I was trying to turn it off. Overall, not a great experience, and I'd personally avoid coming back.

Stopped here for a quick smoothie and ended up buying some fresh veggies & groceries too! Lots of…read morevegan options, cashier was very friendly and the "blue skies" smoothie and iced latte that we ordered were delicious.

6/16/2025: Purchasing organic vegetable plants and organic spices for my food pantry. Fast…read moreforward to 6/28/2025--I planted all the HEALTHY herbal, fruit, and vegetable plants I purchased from Ukiah Natural Food Co-Op. I used the herbal spices I purchased from Ukiah Natural Food Co-Op which are amazingly high quality, organic herbs while the breakfast foods and coffee I inhaled still haunts my olfactory senses, i.e., "AHLL BE BAAAAACK," as Ahnold Schwarzenegger has countlessly stated . . .

This is not your "drive by and wave" place! We came here on an out-of-town visit and enjoyed both…read moreof the breadsticks as well as the beef bourgeoisie and it was absolutely delicious. Absolutely they were fulfilling, just what the doctor ordered. Oh yeah, I'm the doctor. The pesto sauce is so worth the $2 up charge No, it can get a little loud inside and there is outdoor patio seating if a different ambience is required. But overall, this is a great place to come, and I look forward to having an occasion to come back. Our service was astounding, in the best possible way.

Love this place after one visit!!! Warm, kind, friendly, and really amazing food! Amy welcomed us…read more She shared very helpful tips on the area, and the menu. Do try the cauliflower, pork Osso Bucco (to die for!!!) and the chicken. The chef is talented. It's a neat space. Amy is just great for her front of house role. Kind, perceptive, and genuine. Thank you for a lovely afternoon!!

What a lovely treat and highly authentic ramen spot in Ukiah / mendo. So worth the drive and…read morestopping here. V was super fantastic and recommended the spicy beef for me. Delish. 5 stars I'll haloing make the 1.5 hour drive from the coast to eat here again!

The owner is super nice and friendly! A lovely atmosphere inside, well lit and decorated…read more The seared tuna entree was delicious. The tonkatsu ramen is definitely not authentic Japanese flavor, but more nutty and less heavy feeling which was great. The food presentation is awesome and everything tasted fresh and clean. The kimchi, although also not authentic to traditional kimchi as it is vegan (no fermented fish paste), was fresh and great try try as well. Highly recommend!

Absolutely Excellent! I keep saying this is one of my favorite restaurant experiences of all time…read more Our waitress Jazmine was so helpful. With suggestions and attentiveness and really vibing with our needs. The restaurant was out of stock of my favorite dish (seared white albacore), but I was so happy our alternatives worked out to perfection. We were blessed with the first of their new beef dish they haven't launched on their menu quite yet and it was perfection. The beef melted and was savory and absolutely delicious. Give Jazmine a raise! Oh and our greeter, who I assume was the owner couldn't have been more gracious or kinder. I will definitely be back!

It was Oco Time indeed as I had the "States" Oco, delicious savory goodness topped with tender…read morechunks of sweet and spicy beef! Twas a solo, business trip on a Friday night, so I was able to experience this place on full, local display. Sat at the sushi bar and I was able to watch the chef make my Oco personally. The only reason I left a star out is because as I sat at one of those bar spots, I was exposed to the back side of the deep fryer so not only was it warm but it was a touch scummy. It needed to be cleaned thoroughly. (To me that something you expect in Japanese culture is the expected cleanliness.) The service was not bad, perhaps not top notch, maybe due to the fact it was a full house with tables turning over. Overall well done and I will return.

Excellent guacamole and chips and salsa. Decent taco but kind of watery so it fell apart. Worst…read morething was one of the workers blasting tik toks FULL volume on her phone in the empty dining room. Not relaxing and I won't be back.

Hey, HeyHeyCome on down to eddie's cocina. The tastiest , mexican food and the cleanest around. Fun…read morefact is actually a lady , and she makes some darn good food...

Stopped here to eat breakfast because I liked the name. The outside and the inside are very basic…read more Our server was pleasant. The food came quickly and was reasonably priced for today's world. My meal was delicious, one of the best breakfast meals I have had in a long while. I liked that there were meals that included everything you could want for breakfast (eggs, pancakes, hash browns, bacon/sausage, and toast).

Close to my mechanic, so I figured I'll get Stan's a shot while I waited, & waited & waited. Coffee…read moregal was on her job. I drowned in it before my chicken fried steak breakfast came out. The manager/owner whatever apologized several times after I waited at least a half an hour. She said the meat just got delivered & it had to be prepped. Still waiting. It finally got deliver to me, I got compt my meal because of the wait. She made it right. The meal itself was delicious. I'll try it again hopefully with timely results.