Not a cheese person, but absolutely loved stopping by here and picking up some quality cheeses! The…read moreworkers are very knowledgeable and friendly. They helped us pick out cheese options that were great - we liked the spicy ones a lot, and walked away with some soft and harder varieties. And such good prices too! Would recommend anyone stop by here.

Have been to Sonoma in the past and typically go to the cheese factory but today went off the…read moresquare to find Vella cheese a delightful alternative off the main strip. We were treated to a couple of samples of any cheese we wanted to try. They were all delicious.

We stopped by Sonoma Cheese Factory on the Sonoma Plaza hoping to recreate some great memories, but…read moreunfortunately it just isn't the place it used to be. Years ago, this was our go-to stop in Sonoma for wine and cheese tastings, incredible sandwiches, BBQ, and browsing a lively marketplace. It always felt busy and full of energy. This visit was a completely different experience. The store felt sparse, the cheese selection was much smaller than we remembered, there were no cheese samples, and we couldn't find their own branded cheeses that we used to love. We stopped in to grab lunch on our way home. The sandwich menu is now limited, and you can no longer build your own. We ordered two sandwiches, and while they were decent, they didn't justify the high price. There is still both indoor and outdoor seating, which is nice, but the overall experience felt like a shadow of what made this place so special. I really miss the vibrant marketplace where people gathered to sample cheeses, pick up lunch, and enjoy everything Sonoma had to offer. Sadly, we won't be returning. With so many outstanding places to eat around Sonoma, this no longer stands out and, in our opinion, has gone downhill.

There's not many places near the square that you can get a really good lunch without feeling like…read moreyou're in a sit down tourist trap. In fact, the Cheese Factory might be the only place. This is an old fashion deli gussied up for Sonoma. It gets busy but everyone working here is attentive and even nice. There's a ton of interesting cheeses (duh) and pasties (yum) but I come here for the coffee and Butcherman sandwiches. You can't go wrong with any of the sandwiches which are large enough to split if you aren't a big eater. Cubano: not traditional but delicious. Ham AND pork sausage. Jack cheese and avocado. Mortadella: with pesto and burrata. Another delicious break with tradition. Even the Arnold palmer (ice tea and lemonade) is good. There are seats in the back and a few outside but I like the counter in the front window. Enjoy your food and watch the world walk by.

We absolutely love this deli. Their Italian salami was outstanding as was their prosciutto…read moresandwiches were made with their focaccia. We also had some chicken pate perfect with their flat crackers. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I shared with them that my Nonna was from the same region as their dad. Piedmontese. As an Italian I know good italian food and Ovello serves good Italian food. My only regret is they only serve deli items and not main entrees. Maybe that's still in their future plans!

Great Italian high quality sandwiches Highly recommend…read more Been there 5 times now-always helpful and friendly.

Great selections. Great service…read more Great workers. Good pricing. 10% Tuesdays for anyone 55++

This market has some of the most beautiful produce I have ever seen, and such a wonderful…read moreselection! It is a little on the pricier side for a grocery store, but everything seemed very fresh. I wish they had an area where they showcased more of the local offerings and snacks (maybe they had one and I missed it).

"Sausage Society- Taste of Sonoma" is an e-commerce biz. I know the name is a mouthful. But those…read moresausages are soo delicious! They sell gourmet handcrafted: sausages, cured meats, charcuterie, mustards, and cheeses; and local wine and beers all online. All of it is made and sourced locally. Also the pricing is not fru fru over the top. For instance, 5 pack of sausages (1.5 lbs) is $17.95. 3 oz mustards in signature tins $4. They also sell membership, with starting price at $49, to receive a curated food kit. They are able to deliver most items throughout California. Free delivery in Sonoma. Currently, there are no out of state deliveries. Now let me tell you about my food kit I bought. I ordered the Oktoberfest kit. It was on sale for $17.99. Great price for five German bratwursts (1.5 lbs), 3 oz mustard, and two 16 oz cans of Sonoma Springs Brewing Company beer. Yes! The brats are organic and made of pork, spices, and fresh garlic. I could smell the spices and garlic as I pulled the brats out of the bag. That's the smell of fresh homemade goodness. I grilled a couple in a skillet. They were delicious. The flavors were spot on! Fabulous! The mustard came in a shallow tin with a twist off lid. It was tasty as well. But be careful when twisting the tin open, the mustard kinda ran away and spilled out from me when I took off the lid. The kit was delivered with blue ice that kept everything cool. Plus the owner operates a brick n mortar restaurant called Sausage Emporium on the Sonoma Plaza. societysonoma.com @societysonoma @sausageemporium

I was unable to attend the virtual event part of this yelp event, however I was able to purchase…read morethe Oktoberfest kit from Sausage Society. The package was sent safely packaged to our home in a cooler type box, keeping the sausage, mustards, and beer cold. We cooked our sausage on a pan on our stovetop. We put them inside some toasted buns with ketchup, the mustard provided, relish, and sautéed onions. The whole dish came together beautifully and deliciously. The sausages were clearly amazing quality and paired so well with the beer and mustard provided.

Figone's is a wine country legacy that provides the highest quality police oil, soaps and so much…read moremore in the old world style and tradition of making fresh local olive oil. The infused and naturally flavored olive oils are the best and I am constantly running out of them! They make unique gifts and love their plates and table cloths with lemons painted on them, very Italian. The taste servers are wonderful people and they make the tasting fun and informative! The suprise was the balsamic vinegar, was some of the best I've ever tasted! The shop is full of unique gifts, flavors and the decor is old world with a calm ambiance, right off the Sonoma city square! Treat yourself to the best!

They have a full variety of Olive Oils flavors to suite every palette. You can sample the various…read moreflavors or custom blends of flavor. The representatives were very helpful and knowledgeable. The store is very clean and the displays pleasurable. The oils are a bit pricy but the end results of flavor are pleasing.

My favorite in Napa County. Locally owned mother daughter duo. Kelley family…read more Small production. It is focused on dark chocolate in its recipes. I regularly order from here. Truffles are their specialty and shows. Always fresh nothing old or stale. (and i have a very sensitive olfactory and tasting palette both wine and chocolates) Favorites? 1. Raspberry 2. Zinfandel 3. cabernet sauvignon 4. salted caramel 5. Apricot 6. Port Love love love love

I used to think American chocolate was good, until I lived in Europe.. now even in stores like this…read moreI can hardly stomach the stuff. If you are going to do this ..go to Belgium and see what real chocolate tastes like, not the garbage with fake sugar etc. I always try them, holding out hope.. usually there are one or two tasty pieces.. not here.. these are the worst chocolate.. kind of like the current Godiva. And all the good reviews? Probably have never tasted real chocolate either.. yuk

Quality strawberries, So Very Sweet! Wonderful Friendly…read moreFamily owned Business! The only place to by Strawberries!

Stunning strawberries (and in mid September?!). These are how strawberries used to taste before…read moreagro-business figured out how to send bright red but tasteless berries to grocery stores. We can't even get good strawberries from our local fancy produce store. But on a spontaneous road trip stop at Watmaugh I bought a half-flat of stunning strawberries with a taste I haven't had since the 20th century. I will now plan every road trip to the Sonoma area to include a pickup here.

I've been coming here since I was a kid, and one of the best things about this place is that the…read morebagels have stayed just as delicious all these years. There's something so special about a local spot that holds onto what makes it great, while becoming part of so many people's lives. We come here often, and the staff are always so friendly and welcoming. I actually love these bagels so much that when I spent a year abroad, I missed them terribly, and had my family bring me some when they came to visit. That's how much they mean to me! I truly hope this place continues for many, many more generations. It's more than just a bagel shop, it's one of those special local places that becomes part of your memories and your life.

Still great bagels, got the "Petaluma Meltdown" on poppyseed bagels. Normally it comes with…read moretomatoes and onions so I'll admit I was being picky, though it's a great sandwich and if you love tomatoes and onions it'd probably be even better for you. The grilled chicken was so tender and the bacon complimented that well. The cheese being melted is what really ties it all together, even when you get that bite of nothing but bagel, it's just a great sandwich all around. "The Dude " (on sesame bagels) sandwich was very different from this though, it's good if you like more greens on a bagel, generous portion of cream cheese and still comes with bacon. Bagels were great on both. Toasted always. The coffee is good as well. For such a small place somewhat hidden in the corner. The outside is my favorite spot but there are cozy wooden tables inside as well. Workers are always extremely kind and helpful never had bad service here.

We did a cooking class corporate event in Sonoma with the Epicurean Connection and it was the…read morehighlight of our trip. We really appreciated the kind, attentive and thoughtful owners and staff who taught us how to make butter from heavy cream, make a personal pizza with fresh and unique toppings, and sent us off with Thomas Keller chocolates and homemade Epicurean fromage, which is all the rage in the region. We would definitely do another class here. Support small and local businesses, you won't regret it!

So disappointed. I was so excited to do the cheesemaking experience and booked online. Showed up to…read morethe 3:30pm class 10 minutes early and the doors were locked and it looked like no one was inside the building. We tried calling the phone number multiple times and no one picked up. Also, knocked several times. Two other people arrived as well who tried knocking and calling to no avail. We waited until 3:45 until we gave up and left. After we left, we received an email saying we had been refunded and at the bottom of the receipt it said "We apologize as this order did not show up on our calendar until today. We look forward to hosting you in the future. Thank you, Sheana" (see attached screenshot). I think this is deeply unprofessional on so many levels. Even if the reservation had only shown up today on their calendar (despite us booking it several weeks prior) and they weren't prepared, they had all the time before 3pm to reach out via email or phonecall to say they couldn't make the class. They didn't even try reaching out and instead we received a refund after the scheduled class time. Lack of communication is such a bummer considering we set aside a couple hours for this and we were so excited. Also, this is located in Sonoma which means it's out of the way for people who are visiting Napa and its vineyards. That's typically not an issue but considering we had to drive out the way and we got cancelled on after we waited for them is where it is an issue. Deeply unprofessional situation and hope they improve on communication soon.