Great cheese! Nice People!…read more At many farmers markets. Even saw them in Sacramento. Butter is award winning.

My husband and two kids did the farm tour this weekend. While it was very interesting to get such a…read moreclose up view of a family owned and run working dairy farm, I do not recommend this tour for families. While they sell discounted tickets for kids 5-12 and kids under 5 are free, we and all the other families there found the tour to be a real struggle for our little ones. We all felt a little misled about the experience based on the online description. It's a lot of standing very still (in rooms with equipment that shouldn't be contaminated by guests, or next to equipment that has cow poop on it), listening to the owner talk for long stretches. We expected more movement around the farm and time outdoors, instead of something closer to a lecture with a large group in tight spaces. It also ran over time (to 2 hours!) ending with a nice close up visit with the cows and some small cheese samples. We did really enjoy meeting the cows and learning the details of how cheese making works. It is a real labor of love. I think there's a lot of potential here; the Achadinha tour has all the ingredients for an awesome visit but could use some editing. This tour could easily be 30 minutes, an hour tops. We would've liked to stay and buy some cheese but by 1pm we were all starving and fled to find lunch elsewhere. Other parents shared they would've had a great time there on a date, but definitely wouldn't go with small kids again. I'll also flag that they require you to step through a decontamination footbath to go inside the facilities. There were a lot of miserable people in sandals who had to get their feet wet in the chemicals. Closed toed shoes that can get wet recommended for this tour.

Lovely woman-owned business that sells homemade jams in a variety of sizes, traditional and…read morecreative flavors. Lala herself has been present whenever I go or at various local street fairs, patient in explaining her concoctions, and letting my taste so many free samples. I also appreciate that it's not overly sweet - it's subtle, which IMO helps to better taste the fruit. She also holds jam making classes at her store, which looks like it may have once been a residence. It's on a main road though there isn't a lot of typical foot traffic as it's not on the main downtown drag. Consider this the discovery you should make to support a local business and pick up a few jars!

Lovely jams. Wonderful owner/producer. I'm so glad I dropped by. Lala has samples available &…read morethe Winter Strawberry is excellent. Just the right sweetness with strawberry & pears combo. Magic! Not to be missed. Just pass her shop, immediately to the right is a driveway to a few parking spots in the back.

Thrilled to have this outlet nearby. I had placed an order online for pick up, yet once inside I…read morechose many more products to purchase. There are sale prices on plenty of items. And I tried their extra virgin olive oil- soooo good.

What a great find for outstanding local olive oil! With up to 40% discount on items from their…read morewebsite and retail store, it's a great bargain.

Phenomenal sauces & rubs made locally in Petaluma! Went to their grand opening on June 20th, which…read morethey had tastings of all their sauces & rubs plus food made with their rubs & sauces & all I can say is AMAZING! You can call to arrange a time to buy if you're local or you can buy online. They also sell in local stores such as G&G, Petaluma Market & Safeway. They also have a Facebook account so check them out there. This will be my new go-to sauces & rubs!

Their sauces are MUST HAVE condiments! The Absolute best sauces you've ever had! No comparison to…read moreanything you have ever tasted! We use The Smokin green hot sauce on everything! It's definitely not just a green taco sauce. The sweet taste of cumin and what ever else they use in it, is heaven. You can order and pick up at their store. See times opened etc. you won't be sorry!!

I got the hot sauce from Preserve, absolutely delicious. I have used it on enchiladas, tacos, and a…read moresteak sandwich. It is great on Mexican food but also goes well on anything. The sauce is not too hot so you can use a generous amount, but you can feel some heat. The hot sauce also has a very fresh taste to it unlike tapatio or other sauces you find at big box stores. Highly recommend.

I've had the nectarine preserves and marinara from Preserve Farm Kitchens. Both were absolutely…read morefantastic, great flavors and delicious. They really are keeping to their mission of making great products from local farms. You can even see the farms the marinara's tomatoes came from on their website!

Caggiano makes sausage that stacks up to the homemade sausage that my Sicilian Family made years…read moreago. The Sweet Italian (fennel) sausage is absolutely delicious. I've purchased the sausage in grocery stores, but my last purchase was the sausage bundle. I wanted to try some other types of sausage. This is the best sausage I have eaten in decades. I highly recommend this product to those Chicago and East Coast transplants who have been searching for sausage that is as good as you get in other cities.

Amazing local sausages! And such a great variety of flavors and meats. Buy local and you'll be glad…read moreyou did.

I've known Sam, the owner, for years and have tried just about everything she makes--it's all…read moreincredible. Her hot sauce goes on everything until the bottle's empty, and her pickled creations are perfect for adding flavor to my usual rice and protein meals. It's an easy, healthy way to make meal prep way less boring.

One of my favorite stands at the Temescal Farmers Market in Oakland. They have a wide variety of…read morethings including salad dressings and mayos. Super friendly woman (owner?) will let you sample as many items as you want. Surprisingly decent kimchi (I'm Korean so am picky about my kimchi), but I'm partial to their Kraut type things like the Red Beet Slaw with Horseradish.

Food was good service was excellent and the ambiance made everything taste even better. Lovely…read morepeople with great customer service and very personable. We went for Mother's Day. Glad we had reservations. We had wine tasting along with food tasting. Everything was good and beautifully presented. Afterwards, we went into the gift shop and purchased lotions and the best ginger jam that paired well with Brie. The tastings were ample and a nice selection. It was pricey, but for a special occasion, worth it. The Ode body butter is the best I had to get another jar. It is really moisturizing and lasts a long time. I prefer the "verde" scent. They have lavender, and unscented too. very relaxing vibe.

McEvoy Ranch is a spectacular place that is surrounded by olive orchards, ponds, and wildlife. It…read morehas both advantages and disadvantages. My personal SWOT analysis is listed below: Strength: *Famous in California *It offers tours, tastings, workshops, and sells wines *Pioneering Olive Oil *Award-Winning Quality *Historical Significance *Sustainability & Organic Farming *A seat-down outdoor area with scenery for any occasion *Outlet shop in downtown Petaluma Weakness: *The place is in a remote area *The olive oil testing fee is pricey compared with other places we visited in Paso Robles California *Skin products are large and heavy for tourists to take on an airplane or carry on *The table turnover rate is lower than restaurants with food consumption *No restaurant or delicatessen available *They need to hire more staff to maintain the quality of their property Opportunities: *If customer satisfaction is high *If they have good marketing strategies *Not many competitors nearby *More demand *Skin product choices are variable Threats: *If people are not familiar with olive products, they may not like this place *Customers may occupy the tables for a long time during peak season or times *Other places or similar products may have better quality at a lower price with generous portions *An alternative option in the food industry, suppliers, and cosmetics companies Overall, it's a great place to hang out on any occasion with family or small groups. The outdoor area is beautiful and relaxing. Since it is an open space, it could be very hot in summer or cold in winter, or during the rainy season. Moreover, this ranch is also not very noticeable to international tourists. We found it because during the New Year's holiday, many places are closed. So we googled this place while we were staying at the Hampton Inn Petaluma. We are from San Luis Obispo, California. There are many olive oil farms nearby. We not only visited the farms but also tasted the olive oil at a little fee or sometimes even for free.

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!