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    Thistle Hut

    4.2 (25 reviews)
    InexpensiveFruits & Veggies
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Lori H.

    Stopped here while driving along highway 1. Saw the strawberries and they looked really fresh. We ended up with 2 baskets of strawberries, a bag of snack mix, divinity and pecan roll for $16. The guy managing the stand was super nice. They had many produce options, including snacks. I saw brussel sprouts, avocados, artichokes, tomatoes, peppers, apples, bananas, nectarines and more. Would definitely recommend.

    Yummy tamales!!!!
    Katie N.

    In addition to their produce, they sell really delicious tamales (including a vegetarian option), and the people working there were extremely kind and friendly. We definitely recommend stopping here and supporting awesome sellers!

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    Lynda R.

    I stopped here after stoping at another produce stand that seemed too commercial. I got six artichokes and three baskets of strawberries. The berries are so disappointing. The lack flavor and sweetness. To top it off the berries on the top of my baskets were beautiful (but flavorless) and the bottom layer look awful! I haven't tried an artichoke yet.

    Janine T.

    BEST STAWBERRIES EVER Great local produce at a reasonable price. We were going to stop at one of the other stands like we had in the past but were always disappointed with their crapy quality of produce. Though the building is a little unassuming we decided to stop.. So glad we did! Very impressed! Great service and we will be returning!

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    Delicious strawberries, raspberries and nectarines! The gentleman who was working was very kind.

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    Amazing produce! Organic and the man who helped me was lovely. Easy parking lot to get into. Good prices for organic. Open during pandemic.

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    Pezzini Farms - Gizdich Ranch Olallieberry Jam

    Pezzini Farms

    4.2(245 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $

    We love everything about this place. If I could give it 10 out of 5, I would. We drive all the way…read morefrom Sacramento and always leave completely stocked up. These are truly the world's best artichokes, along with amazing snacks, plants, produce, and other delicious treats. Be sure to try the artichoke cupcake with cream cheese frosting. It's similar to zucchini bread, not too sweet, and yes, it actually has artichoke pieces inside. The staff is always friendly, helpful, and happy to answer any questions you may have. They offer artichokes in several sizes (extra small, small, medium, large, and jumbo), along with cooking directions, recipes, and tips. But honestly, these are by far the best artichokes anywhere. The leaves have so much meat on them, it's incredible. I cannot stress enough how amazing they are. What else would you expect from the artichoke capital of the world, from a family that has been doing this for over 80 years? They also sell cheese, fresh produce, spices, oils, jams, honey, homemade loaves of bread, and so much more. It is definitely worth the stop. We usually leave with a huge haul and start counting down the days until our next visit, because nothing else compares. And don't miss the artichoke food truck on site. We had artichoke tacos and deep-fried artichokes with dill dip. Everything was fresh, delicious, and not greasy at all. Stop by and pay them a visit. There is something for everybody.

    Do no Farm Roadside…read morefarm stand located at the heart of one of Castroville's many farms, with this one being in business since 1929. This Farm is one of the original (maybe *the* original??) farms that started growing Castroville's famous Italian Green Globe Artichokes. The Good: *Bigger than the usual farmstand, as this place is pretty epic with tons of great stuff from not just their own Farm, but other neighboring farms and other local producers. *As fresh as it gets, as most of the produce is grown from within feet to a few miles away. *Artichoke cupcake was delicious! Seriously. Try it. :) The Meh: *Parking lot is smallish but it's ample. *Service was, well, it got the job done and not much beyond that. The Ugly: *Prices are a little high, but I still always try and buy a few things to support them. Conclusion: Definitely worth a stop if your traipsing thru the Central Coast.

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    Pezzini Farms - Pepper Plant Seasoning Good on everything

    Pepper Plant Seasoning Good on everything

    Pezzini Farms - Artichoke cupcake cross-section Very good! try it :)

    Artichoke cupcake cross-section Very good! try it :)

    Pezzini Farms - Artichoke Cupcake ($5)

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    Artichoke Cupcake ($5)

    Barn Fresh Produce - Slightly overpriced. But looking good.

    Barn Fresh Produce

    3.4(104 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    I love supporting local shops and buying from farmers' markets, but this Barn Fresh Produce is more…read moreof a roadside "catfish" with its giant colorful wooden signs and enticing promotional promises. I've stopped by before to buy fruit, which was okay (ie, small), but this time, I walked inside the building. Holy toledo, Batman, the products were coated under thick layers of dust and had mouse traps tucked in-between and underneath! There were boxes and cleaning supplies strewn about, and animals lying around the food. I was afraid I'd spot a tail hanging out of a hole or see something run by my feet based on how many traps were in the store. There may not be any sure proof way to keep pests out of indoor-outdoor markets, but they can at least keep the place cleaner and more organized, like not leave cleaning supplies right next to the food. I was also surprised that the prices were steep for what looked like products that haven't been moved in a long time. Barn Fresh Produce is not worth the stop for me, but if you are dying for fruit, I'd stick to the ones kept outside and make sure to wash it well before consuming.

    I really enjoyed stopping at this farm stand. I wouldn't say the quality is as good as at a…read morefarmer's market but the avocados and artichokes were definitely a great deal and fresh . Lots of sizes of both - tiny avocados were seven for 1$ and there were loads of midsize and large avocados too. A few different varieties. Same for the articles. I loved the signage and had to take photos of all the old timey signs. So fun. I think it is definitely worth a stop especially for artichokes and avocados. I picked up some fresh corn and Gilroy garlic too.

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    Barn Fresh Produce - Nice stop while cruising on HWY 1 towards Monterey

    Nice stop while cruising on HWY 1 towards Monterey

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    Fun signage

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    Real Good Fish - Stan securing the outriggers for fishing

    Real Good Fish

    4.4(104 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    Seafood is excellent. Delivery is not the best, their contracted delivery service left our last…read morepackage at the driveway, ending up in the hot sun instead of bringing to the front door.

    I meant to update this review, but forgot. In my previous review, I mentioned that I was keeping my…read moresubscription despite the decline in variety and service because I had purchased bulk king salmon which supposedly they were keeping in storage for me, and I was requesting deliveries of several fillets every couple of months. In March 2024, I received an email saying that they needed to clear out their bulk storage, and I had the option of receiving all of my salmon at once, or with each regular delivery until it's all gone. I was to reply within a week or the remainder of my supply would be donated. I replied saying sure, send some of it with each regular delivery, to which they replied: "Unfortunately, the season has been closed since last year but, we can definitely send Sockeye or Coho salmon instead." Turns out even though I paid for king salmon AND they claimed that they still had it and needed to clear out storage, they actually didn't have the amount all of their members had pre-purchased in storage, due to "quality concerns" beyond a certain period. Which they NEVER gave me any heads up about until this point. So when their email went out, the first handful of people to reply got the rest of the king salmon, and they wanted me to accept a different variety instead. A couple of months and over a dozen emails later, I finally received a refund for the rest of the salmon I thought I had bought. I'm very disappointed in how this situation was handled. While I see that they now explain the terms more clearly for their bulk sales, with the prioritization of ad-hoc sales over regular subscriptions for product variety and quality, I don't see the value of this service anymore compared to buying fish from my local farmer's market.

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    Real Good Fish - Picking up some fish after a surf session

    Picking up some fish after a surf session

    Real Good Fish - Jicama Salsa and Pesto over Local King Salmon

    Jicama Salsa and Pesto over Local King Salmon

    Real Good Fish - Ridgeback shrimp from Real Good Fish.

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    Ridgeback shrimp from Real Good Fish.

    Boat Beticia - Wild Fish - List of fresh fish of the day!

    Boat Beticia - Wild Fish

    4.8(6 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    Call ahead to find out the catches of the day. If Vickie misses your call, she'll call you back…read moreeven when you don't leave a message. We were able to connect to purchase our primary goal of oysters, which were yummy. Vickie was engaging, answered our questions only about the seafood available to sale but also enjoyed sharing her journey of becoming a seafood monger. We also took advantage of buying freshly caught halibut that she was readily to custom cut for the weight we wanted and added some additional unfamiliar smaller fish great for Filipino broth soup and baking. If we ever head down to Moss Beach for another outing, we'll stop by. Easy and ample parking. Make sure mindful to park in the general public area rather than reserved for only vendors.

    We found out about Vicki and the Beticia from the Harbor Master at Moss Landing. We saw her sign…read moreout at the harbor lot entrance. The Harbor Master told us if the gate was open, she was in business. We walked out to her boat and I told her we'd like some swordfish. She cut us a couple of nice steaks and charged us a very reasonable price. We took them back to the RV parked next door and grilled them for dinner. They were excellent. My wife said it was the best swordfish she had ever had. We go to ML often and the Beticia will be a regular stop for fresh fish.

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    Boat Beticia - Wild Fish - If you see the Wild Fish Boat Benicia sign, outside Moss Landing Harbor. Follow and get your fresh fish!

    If you see the Wild Fish Boat Benicia sign, outside Moss Landing Harbor. Follow and get your fresh fish!

    Boat Beticia - Wild Fish - The Harbor at Moss Landing. The Beticia is just visible to the right.

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    The Harbor at Moss Landing. The Beticia is just visible to the right.

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