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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

Really great, hand made chocolates. Been coming here for over 20 years. When pregnant orders boxes…read morefor delivery. Really!

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.

An interesting and partly keto-friendly snack that I picked up at my local TarZHAY, this bag of…read moreCheese-O's was delicious. Super easy to eat, they are a zesty crisp snack that left no greasy crumbs on my hands. Easy and simple ingredients - cheese (milk, salt, enzymes, annatto), brown rice, oat bran, quinoa and garlic. Yeah, there's some stuff in there that isn't keto but the serving size of ONE BAG has only 9 grams of carbs. Considering that the line is somewhere around 20 grams, I think it's good enough. I didn't have to eat the whole bag - it's alot - so maybe next time I'll try to save some. These are going on a shopping list for future purchase! [Review 14592 overall, 91 of 2021, number 295 in California.]

Specializing in Jack cheese, Sonoma Creamery makes a long list of varieties. They also do some…read morecheddar and bleu selections as well. In nugget, loaf, wedge, and party tray forms, you can get: Garlic Hot Pepper Habanero Chipotle Pesto Pizza Im a fan of the nugget packs as they are portioned just right for a snack or sampling. The hot pepper isnt as spicy as I thought it'd be so the next time Im going Habanero.

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.

Having lived in the NY/NJ area for many years, I know what makes a good bagel. These are not it. I…read morehad the Asiago bagel with veggie cream cheese. The bagel was very dense and very dry, but the Asiago flavor was decent. The cream cheese was almost a liquid consistency and dripped out the side, rather than stayed on the sandwich. My husband had a plain bagel with plain cream cheese and lox. The lox cost $8 more than a bagel plus cream cheese and there wasn't $8 worth of lox. On the plus side, the coffee is excellent! Staff is very friendly.