Obsessed. My husband comes home with a cooler filled with their frozen meals. We live in the Bay Area and don't have a place like this. So, every other Thursday my husband drives up to Nevada City to see his parents, and he pops in to BackPorch Market to stock up. Fave entree's are the Lasagna, the Cheese Raviolis & the Vodka Sauce Pasta. SO good. Everything is scrumptious and filling. Perfectly sized portions. When you don't want to cook or order anything, but you want something tasty and healthy, BackPorch meals got you covered! read more

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Their frozen meals are truly like having a private chef. They are the most delicious frozen meals I have ever had. Everything they make is delicious. And their cheese selection can't be beaten in this area. I highly recommend their shop for specialty items. It's like going to the Bay area. And their desserts can't be beaten! read more

Seriously best gnocchi I've ever had- soft, pillowy cheesy bites of heaven! Their pasta from the freezer is simply fantastic! What a great spot with so many fancy treats Also: staff is so kind and helpful. read more

Normally really like this deli. But, just had the beef raviolis and seriously there was no filling. Not sure why they are cutting back that much for the high price. Same with the cannelloni. To quote an old commercial "where's the beef".. SAD read more

Although pricey they have top grade cheeses and salami. Love the red witch cheese! They have sandwiches and an abundance of precooked frozen meals such as pot pies and lasagna. They also have all types of pastas and crackers to choose from. Small selection of wines. I go here to make a special charcuterie board for friends. The newer staff is a huge plus as they are not burned out like the owner. Best Parr of this place is it makes me think I am back in Sonoma! read more

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High quality tasty main dishes to take home and bake --ready when you need it for any night of the week! Service is always friendly.

I absolutely LOVE this place! I haven't tried any of their prepared food yet, but I've gotten sliced roast turkey (Diestel, yum), macarons (perfect), cheese (great selection, freshly cut), a few sodas (really interesting options), and some specialty dry pasta that I couldn't find anywhere else. The people are really friendly and helpful, even willing to let you try the cheeses if you're not positive what you want. Go, you won't regret it! read more

They make amazing Charcuterie boards, and all of their food is top quality I love that they can make the trays to my likings so that I dont have things I am unaware of. read more

This place is incredible. The couple that owns the market are great. They have ready to heat dinners in a a freezer along with desserts and WOW they were excellent. Also loved the selection of meats and cheeses as well as the pantry staples they carry read more

We picked up a picnic for 2 before heading out on a days long bike ride! The freshly made sandwiches, potato salad and cookies were perfect and sooo tasty! Everything was wrapped up (including plates, napkins & utensils) in a cute red box. What a great idea if you are heading out and need to make sure you have lunch! We stopped and ate our picnic alongside Scotts Flat Lake. A great day with great food! read more

If you are looking for an amazing caterer for your next event, look no further! From the initial discussion about the 40th anniversary cocktail party, throughout the menu creation, to the food pickup last Thursday, I cannot express how great everything was. Rose, the owner, was truly a partner the whole time - responsive, creative, detail oriented and excellent customer service. Our guests all raved about the food, a variety of warm and cold appetizers, which were delicious. Thanks so much. read more

The staff at Back Porch market are the best, so helpful with lots of great suggestions for both gift baskets and catering. On top of that the food is delicious. If you're in Grass Valley and catering an event, putting together a gift basket, or just looking for some delectable provisions I can't recommend this little gem enough. read more

My sister-in-laws had ordered a gift basket for my wife and I from the Back Porch Market. It was such an amazing selection of cheese, charcuterie, crackers, and other great things that we had to find this wonderful gem. We went there the next day and picked up a great sandwich and some other assorted items. Very helpful and friendly staff and a great selection of food items. We'll definitely be back and not hesitate to tell our friends about this great find. read more

We ordered catering from Back Porch for a family birthday party. Could not recommend more. Eric was easy to work with and allowed me to make changes until the week of the party. The food was a HUGE hit with everyone. Thank you Eric and The rest of the staff at Back Porch for such a great catering experience! read more

Nice business, the food was fresh and delicious. The atmosphere was homey and peaceful - a place you could read a book. But the portion sizes were too large. Maybe it's my Canadian bias because we've all noticed that generally, in America the portion sizes are larger. read more

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Happy to be back in California after 9 months in France, but wasn't looking forward to returning to the bread and cheese. Back Porch flies in par-baked, authentic French baguette (tradition) loaves from LA every day, which should be more bizarre than it is, and for a fair price you can get raw milk cheeses to spread on it. Their selection of prepared Italian is excellent--homemade pasta, pizza dough, meatballs, prosciuitto, etc--as is their selection of specialty pastas (expensive though, $6 for 500g for the finest). The owners and staff are friendly, knowledgable, and gracious. read more

I love this place and I can't believe it took me so long to find out about it. It's easy to drive by and not realize you're missing a great little gourmet market. Definitely try their version of Boursin cheese. It's quite good. You can't go wrong with anything in here, from cheeses to sandwiches to specialty grocery items. Definitely check it out. read more

The quality has really gone down hill sense the new owners took over. Many of the frozen entrees taste bland or have a weird almost burnt after taste. The items in the deli case taste like they've been sitting there for days. It's also really off putting seeing the owner cooking the food with his tongue sticking out, that can't be sanitary. It's really sad whats happened to this place. read more

Love LOVE their frozen section!! Best raviolis I've ever had- and I've been to Italy! Also, awesome stuffed shells, the sauce is amazing. Would recommend to everyone! To top it off, the prices are great! Can't wait to grab some more stuff for the freezer. read more

Amazing little Italian market! If you're looking for good quality food this is your place and the staff is wonderful :) read more

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Omg. The stuffed ricotta shells (frozen entrees) is to die for. Great service. Fully pandemic compliant. Will go again and again.

I love the food in this place! There have been times where I have mourned the last bite of a dessert or sandwich from this lovely establishment. This is unusual for me. Get there on the early side of lunch if you want to be assured of buying a sandwich. They run out quickly. Their frozen pasta is the best in town. ------ So much flavor. Porcini mushroom ravioli-gasm!!!!!!!! I highly recommend the BP Market if you LOVE really high quality food prepared with care. read more

As always, BackPorch Market always comes through. So grateful we have this place in GV! I got some stuff for thanksgiving from the store, and also for New Years. Couldn't be more pleased with the selection of products and the customer service! read more

The types of cheese! The types of salami! Tastes of any of them. Fantastic pastas, pre-cooked pasta dishes, olive oil, olives, nuts, wine, great and unusual crackers. This place is incredible. read more

Thank goodness for Back Porch Market! It's the only place in the region where you can get a foodie fix without breaking the bank (you can break the bank if you want, but you don't have to). They stock excellent cheese, charcuterie, desserts, bread, fresh (and dried) pasta, fresh sauce, amazingly good prepared foods (both fresh and frozen), condiments, wine, olive oil, grains, beans, etc., etc. in short, everything to make a foodie's heart smile. The store is easy on the eyes. It's attractively and sensibly appointed. It's fun to just browse around and dream. Plus, Brian and Deborah and their staff are fun, friendly and super helpful. read more

A serious hidden gem in GV/NC. I found this place; actually, my nose found this place one unassuming afternoon as I was jogging past the store. The innocuous aromas emanating from this storefront captivated my senses as I subconsciously made a u-turn to go in. I instantly saw what it was that smelled so good. They had just finished making meatballs, and were working on the sauce. I bought two, walked home, ate one, and couldn't just let the other languish in the refrigerator. Needless to say, I didn't really end up running that day but instead discovered my new go-to store for fresh, homemade raviolis, pastas, meatballs, macarons, croissants, and countless other delicacies. I can taste the love and positive energy put into every detail in sustaining this store. read more

I can't believe I haven't left a review...I spent the summer sending my husband to pick up food for me. I love the sandwiches and their selection of fresh salads and meatballs. Yummy food fast! Everyone is so nice and helpful. Call ahead if you want a sandwich....They sell out. read more

This place is a foodie heaven. It's like a candy store for adults. Cheese, wine, food ready to serve and great service. Be sure to try their amazing Mac and Cheese! read more

Love this place!!! Our favorite stop on the way to Tahoe to pick up the "BEST" meatballs, homemade pasta, casseroles, dessert, lunchmeats, large variety of cheeses, and wine! read more

I just came in for French macaroons and also purchased the Coconut-Chile Macadamias. These are my new obsession. Great store (highly needed in a small town like ours) with friendly service. read more

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I love this shop! I like coming here for pasta dishes to take home for dinner, really delicious cheese and other charcuterie for friendly gatherings, meatballs. And their sandwiches if you can get in early enough. read more

Amazing. Clean as it gets, highest quality and knowledge of the best of what wonderful and beautiful food should be. An absolute gold mine of goodness..these people know what they are doing! read more

Fantastic Place! Scrumptious in house made meals to go. Prices are wonderful and service is always on point. If you're looking for something exciting and special check this place out. It's always a delicious choice! read more

Brian and Debra have created such an amazing niche market here and those of us who visit them often are SO grateful! Amazing meats, cheeses, pre-cooked and/or frozen entrees as well as a great wine selection. read more

Rose and Erik are so great to work with! I was having two days of meals for 12 people - dinner, appetizers then breakfast the next day. They made suggestions for the main dishes, quiches and assure me the sizes of each dish would serve 12. The chicken cacciatore was fabulous! Everyone raved. The antipasti plate included some unusual cheeses and meats not just standard antipasti. You can even cheese taste at their deli and make your own choices. The Caesar salad was so delish people came back for seconds - our guests are serious foodies. All details were thought out and ready to go precisely on time. I was having Sunday and Monday meals. They normally don't work on Sunday but came in anyway to finish my order. They have a great "can do" attitude. I would highly recommend Back Porch Market for both their quality of food AND professionalism! read more

I second Andrew's opinion. Been a customer since the day they opened for business. Their selection has grown and is truly world class. Thanks guys! read more

We ordered an Antipasto Tray for Christmas. Not only was it the best tasting one we have ever had, it was also the most beautiful. The artichoke hearts were perfically marinated, the meat artistically laid out on the tray, and everything else just added to the overall best tray ever. We have had their frozen items before, which are excellent, and their polenta squares, which are the best thing since sliced bread which they sometimes have available in store. We would definitely recommend you check them out. Not only for your catering needs but their frozen items are excellent, their daily sandwiches are incredibly creative, and you can't beat the old fashioned service. read more

The new owners have done a wonderful job of continuing the Market's great sandwiches and fine meals to go. I particularly love their clam chowder (the best I've had in Nevada County), and their shepherd's pie. Also, their lunch sandwiches are unique and just plain delicious. read more

This shop is a gem. I shop here often for their food and their fantastic variety of delicious and priced right wines. They prepared all the appetizers and food for my daughter's recent wedding, even providing the sausage for grilling. It is not a secret to our family and friends that The Back Porch food is amazing but to have so many guests at a wedding tell you that they have never had such fresh and scrumptious food before encouraged me to "spread the word". read more

I'd starve to death without the Back Porch Market. Everything there is wonderful, including Brian and Deb. Oh yeah and adorable Ben.