Lupe literally saved the day. I was calling all the wholesale produce / fruit spots in and around…read moreSanta Monica (to DTLA), and I had the pleasure of connecting with the owner, Lupe. I was planning an event for around 18 people and I needed to make large amounts of watermelon juice and cucumber/lime juice, so I was looking for a way to get the goods in bulk and cheaper than the grocery store. E&J was able to get me everything I needed, AND Lupe delivered it to my place on the morning of my event. It was so easy, and all the items were high quality. It's a travesty that there was only 1 review for E&J, because it's easy to look past, but if you're having a big event and you need high quality produce and fruits, he's your guy. I know he mostly serves restaurants - which makes sense - but I was pleasantly surprised at how convenient this was for my group's needs. I would use again!

It was a pleasure to work with Jose Urena. Our church orders from E & J for our large events. The…read morefruit is of good quality and fresh. Jose is very knowledgeable and tells you which fruit is in season and which is not. He is responsive over emails and text messages. I order from him the day before to get delivery the next morning. The prices are very reasonable and competitive with other wholesale markets. Living in West LA, E & J saves me a trip to go to the Downtown LA morning market at the wee hours in the morning with his delivery service.

This place is a gem in the middle of Santa Monica…read more They have all the needs for a perfect dinner or late snack The bulk section is full of choices

The store itself is really nice, but the employees in the natural beauty department were…read moresuper-awful to me. I was there as a haircare product demonstrator to give out samples and take a count of some of the products there. They refused to give me a table. My product was close to the bottom shelf, which I counted, dusted, and then typed up a report on my phone for my business. They kindly reported me to my company for texting on my phone and sitting in the aisle. What, they expected me to kneel or lay on the floor? There were almost no customers, so you would think they had their own restocking to do instead of monitoring what I was doing. Plus it was super-dusty. I guess those bishes didn't dust? What absolute bishes. Maybe it was because smartphones were newish in 2011? I had just been at Erewhons and they were all supernice to me there. The contrast was glaring. While this was in 2011, it left a very bad taste in my mouth, so I can't support their business when they treat visitors so poorly. I probably should have immediately complained to management. So here I am complaining to Yelp 15 years later. But seriously, anywhere I go as a demonstrator, I am also a potential customer for lunch, groceries, or whatnot. So I guess it's Erewhons and Whole Foods for me.

A fantastic find in SM. Have been going there for years & I have learned a lot about Middle…read moreEastern delights! I am always surprised by some new food wonders that I find! Deli is great, the array of salads & spreads is wonderful. Olive selection, French Feta, nuts, dried fruits and on & on! Marinated Chicken delish-mix 1/2 dark & 1/2 light meat & sear in a skillet until brown. Kebab day such fun & delish. Fresh Salmon is excellent & reasonable compared to other. Not sure if farm raised, but once in a while a treat at a reasonable $ Produce very good & reasonable Solheil is great & I really like visiting his market.

Fresh produce at much lower prices than any other store in Santa Monica…read more Is it all organic? Probably not, but sometimes you also have to think about the budget. It's fresh, it's good quality and to be honest: their fresh produce is actually better than Trader Joe's. Spices, an enormous selection that's worth checking out. Anything middle eastern in terms of

This year for my New Year's Resolution I told myself I was going to eat healthier and cook more and…read morethis is the best way for me to do that. Good Box Organics is not only convenient, with the food being delivered right to my door, but is entirely healthy as well. The owners Samantha and Mark started this business in 2010 and have a mission of creating a healthier future. The best part is they work with local farmers to get all their produce and find multiple ways to give back to the community. They also have their Support a School program where they donate 5% back from every box sold. They have different boxes to choose from and different sizes as well. Some boxes are fruits only and others include fruits and vegetables. I went with the half size fruit and vegetable box. Before delivery, you get an email of what is going to be inside the box and the best part for me is, it includes recipes of what you can make with the items in your box. My box included an avocado, pears, apples, oranges, broccoli, cilantro, pink chard, and lettuce. One of the recipes included Baked Broccoli Parmesan Fritters which I am definitely going to try out because I always need new ideas for meals with having two small children. The delivery fee for their boxes is $6.95 or you can pick up the boxes for free at many of their local pickup locations. The service area covers the greater Los Angeles Area , San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, and Conejo Valley so definitely something for everyone!

This is an incredible company. I say this as someone who works for it! I taught preschool with…read moreSam's dad for years, and after watching her and Mark bring organic fruits and veggies to schools and families for years I switched from teaching and I working for Good Box because that's how much I believe in this company. The farmers are kind and good people. The produce is local, fresh, and can't be matched. The small team that makes this company work are AMAZING individuals. Sam and Mark are truly two of the kindest and most genuine people in my life. I couldn't recommend supporting a small local company more. I genuinely mean it.

Fruit Bowls. You can kind them in many areas in Santa Monica and LA in general…read more I got my bowl with Jicama and Mango with lime and Tajín!

These fruit carts were EVERYWHERE especially over the weekend and dwindled during the week! So we…read moredecided to have some fresh fruit and tried papaya for the first time which was amazing! $12 cash or they had Venmo or Zelle! The guys definitely did not speech English which made communication difficult but we figured it out!

Mornings are wonderful in Santa Monica so why not go to the Saturday Farmers Market to start the…read moreday off right and even get some shopping done for local produce. It is interesting to see the difference in produce around the country and around the world. At this market, the vendors were so friendly and loved telling me about their produce for sale. Some vendors offered tastings and others had very unique items. My favorite was the long beans called ice- cream beans. Many of the booths had a price sheet or prices on a chalk board so it was easy to know how much everything would cost either by the piece or pound. The market stretches a few blocks close to the beach and is easily walkable to the pier area.

Cute farmers market! The produce is so amazing too, just pricey. Most of the vendors are super…read morenice, the ones that aren't are only hurting their stands. It was nice to walk around Santa Monica after as well!

My wife is a serious cook - and we love shopping there. We go whenever we can do Wednesdays. And…read moreyes, we are doing a 30+ min detour - mandatory in my rating scheme to achieve five stars :-)

It's been a while since I was last here at this market. It's amazing to say the least. It mid week…read morewhich a lot of people don't usual have time but it does bring in all the locals. The produce selection is amazing with loads of certified vendors. Fresh from the fields right to your table. There were loads of chef out picking up their goods for the restaurant. I'm sure they have their favorite vendors to shop from and place their orders. Which I did see boxes of fresh produce for the customers. Tons of veggies, fresh cut flowers, fruits, specialty items, juices and so on. It's been here for years and years and seems to get better each time. Highly recommend.

Please don't come here because I love it and it's still quaint. Selfishness aside, though this is…read moremy go to place when in Santa Monica. I used to always go to Bay Cities, and I can't say their sandwiches aren't worth the drive, but if you're looking for some high-quality ingredients and true Italian spirit and charm, this is your place.

Been back a few times after not having gone for a few years. They are the only place I know that…read morecarries Golfetta Salami (60% less fat), and Italy's best seller. $9.99 for a 3 oz package which is more than $50.00 a pound! Got burned a few times buying products with no expiration date so do your due diligence. Perhaps their turnover isn't as good as the big guys so things expire. Loved their frozen wild mushroom ravioli but their margarita pizza lacked flavor and freshness.

Don't let the view from Main Street fool you! This market goes far back and is loaded with…read morevendors. We purchased veggies berries wine bread cheeses!! Also lunch!! Super fun morning!!

Staying in Santa Monica and was looking for some lunch snacks and fresh fruit to take to the beach…read more Santa Monica Farmers Market fit the bill. Lovely live music, a variety of prepared food and fresh fruit/veggie stalls, plenty of free samples :) We are staying at a VRBO nearby so no need to deal with parking and can't speak to that but it was a lovely experience. Not a big market but with enough variety to make it a nice stop. Pork dumplings at the Chinese food stall were excellent! Beef, chicken, spinach empanadas were solid and good for beach going eating.

This small market located in a little corner shopping center in Culver City makes wonderful fruit…read moresalad platters. We used to make our own for parties, but El Rancho's are way better and may actually cost less than home-made (and you don't have to spend all that time chopping up fruit yourself!). Call in your order a day in advance and tell them what size platter and which fruits you'd like- you'll impress your guests with how beautiful this fruit salad looks when you put it on nice serving-ware. The missus & I have a lot of things to prep day-of, so discovering El Rancho has been a big time-saver for us- highly-recommended!

Best fruit platters! Freshly cut daily! I come here to buy…read moreplatters for parties and work events!