A highly underrated grocery store, Monte vista is small but has a surprisingly broad selection of…read moreproduce and ethnic/international foods. The place had a farmers market/Sprouts kind of feel and carried predominantly organic produce. They have almost every type of product but maybe only 1-2 brands for each. I liked that there were many plant-based options, from cream cheese to frozen meals or sweets, but I was disappointed that they specifically didn't have nondairy yogurt which is one of my go-to's for breakfast. Almost everything is organic, and the price reflects that; a regular 15oz can of tomato sauce was $4. Besides that, it seems like a safe and convenient place to shop with their wide selections. The staff member helping at check-out was also very friendly.

As fans of Asian cuisine know -- regular basil just won't cut it for Southeast Asian dishes. You…read moreneed Thai basil, which most markets don't carry. Fortunately, Monte Vista is a nice, local produce market that does! In addition to Thai basil, they also provide ingredients like Thai chili peppers and even Makrut lime leaves. Shop here to your Thai-and-Vietnamese-cuisine-loving heart's content. Friendly, helpful staff. Only downside is that that are occasional quality issues, such as an iffy leaf here and there. Overall, it's a nice, neighborhood produce market that offers Asian ingredients and has a friendly staff. Happy to support it, while it supports my curries and sweet-and-spicy stir-fry dishes.

I noticed Bacano at the Lakeshore FM last Saturday. The folks manning the booth seemed friendly…read more What caught my attention is that Bacano is a GLUTEN FREE bakery. Note: the other bakeries are perfectly good at the FM but I can never find gluten free or vegan options (and if I did, I didn't enjoy it). I tried their Coconut Kiss (gluten free and vegan) - OMG - my mouth was happy, I was happy -- normally I do not like coconut but the combination of coconut and dates is irresistible. Today, I was the FM again and again I got the Coconut Kiss - still pleasing, hence this review. Bacano Bakery is located at the FM next to the street - next to Native Juice (another new vendor that recently appeared at the FM.) Btw, the coconut kiss cost $2.50 and is a good sized portion. Takes me a while to finish.

Saw their delicious-looking booth at the Clement Farmers' Market in SF, but I won't be fooled…read moreagain... Chocolate Chip Cookies: 1 star Kinda tasted like Chips Ahoy, if Chips Ahoy were hard as rocks and whiffed of gluten free whole wheat raw grains. Please avoid. Polenta Apricot Cookies: 1 star Dry, crunchy and flavourless... Savory Bread Pudding: 4 stars Yummy frittata-muffin cross with Swiss chard, leeks, gruyere and mozzarella cheese. I guess I might give their non-cookie offerings a second look if I ever see them again, but their cookies are dead to me.

I have used Marsha's Marvelous food items for the last 13 years in my cafe. Her spinach quiche,…read moresun-dried tomato/artichoke quiche, pesto spinach lasgana, brown rice buritto w/ chicken to name a few have always been a welcomed addition to my lunch menu. Recently tried her Chicken Noodle Soup and talk about a delicous staple. I have assisted 3 cafes in opening their places and always recommended Marsha as their source for lunch items that are delicious with no additives and no preservatives. A must for the newly aware consumer. Thank you Marsha for 13 years of excellent food and service.

great, healthy foods. i especially enjoy their wraps, which make for a simple, tasty lunch!read more

Im giving this company 3 stars because they have potential. I had to settle for Apple Pie because…read morethey didn't have any of the other 3 pies listed on their menu - and not because they ran out, they just didn't bring them that day. I was at the Red Bay Coffee location on International the day before Thanksgiving when they had their pop up. The apple pie itself was good - but its apple pie. Its heavy laden with heaps of apples and what appeared to be lots of oat topping. Again its apple pie, nothing intricate. It was $24 and when I got it home it looked as though it needed to be baked longer around the edges. It wasn't flaky, golden brown, nothing. I was told it was already baked and it came with no instructions so I figured it was good to go. It just appeared really raw looking. I probably wouldn't get that variety of pie next time. Im hoping next time we meet its a better experience.

I discovered them while visiting Oakland and experiencing the farmers market. I appreciate the…read morehumor and great personality of the team at the booth. I also very much appreciate the work they are doing in the community. The pie was good but I think I would try a different one the next time. The curry lentil Patty was yummy and my daughter actually had it for breakfast the next day. Definitely worth incorporating into your farmers market experience.

Yum! I had the curried, pistachio, pesto soup and I could really taste each flavor. I like that I…read moream supporting a local business and its fresh ingredients. I've become more and more concerned about processed and bad foods and its good to know you can actually get something HEALTHY delivered.

I love Green Earth Natural Foods…read more They have more than I need for fill-in grocery shopping or a quick run to get a necessary item to make dinner, like fresh dill, tumeric or shiitake mushrooms. White truffle oil? Got it Diamond Crystal salt? Got it World's Best Cat Litter? Got it Canned espresso? Got it Fresh coffee beans? Got it Dragon fruit, eggs, scallions, pasta - Got everything All sorts of useful items big and small including the best chicken & cheese burritos and generous packets of fresh herbs from basil, dill, rosemary, oregano, mint and more. Though leaning heavily vegetarian, they stock Mary's organic chicken and other non-vegan and vegetarian items. My son grew up with this store since he was 5. He's become a vegetable-loving kid be it celery, kale and apples to make a morning juice drink or Chinese broccoli as a dinner side. He's learned about healthy food and nutrition from shopping here with me - and that's a gift that lasts a lifetime. True Blue to Green Earth Natural Foods!

I really want to shop here. They have some good products and it's the closest store to home but the…read morelighting is so bad. It's so bright at night I could barely enter the store. But the worst part is for the employees. This harsh cold light causes circadian rhythm disruption and can lead to diabetes, sleep issues and heart problems. I hope that this can be fixed because I'm afraid this store will struggle to stay in business especially during the winter hours if not. People will want to linger a bit longer and spend more money if it were a more inviting experience. The employees especially Victoria are great but they have to worry about shoplifting so much it's a shame that visiting the store is just kind of stressful. I didn't want to leave a Yelp review but when I did a google search and tried to click on the website so I could email the business, the website lead to some really bad website so maybe the domain has been expired or it's been hacked.

Operating every Thursday 3-7PM since 2010, this local farmers' market stands out for a number of…read morereasons. First, it reflects an intentional urban design, turning the two blocks at Bartlett and 22nd Streets into a safe pedestrian-only zone conducive to live music performances. Second, while produce purveyors are expected, there are several emerging small businesses testing their value propositions in an environment supported by local incubators. Third, I've enjoyed many satisfying items I bought here purely out of temptation whether it's the fresh produce from Blue House Farm, the mushrooms from Far West Fungi, the rotisserie chicken from RoliRoti, or the portable baked goods from Delightful Foods Bakery. As the old saying goes, Thursday is the day people pretend to work while mentally planning their weekends. Yeah, Thursdays at this mercado work just fine for me. RELATED - Exploring the Mission? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/VPRqAaf97y

The Farmers Market in San Francisco always been a thing. It's the original pop-up where you seen a…read morefarmer market vendor selling food one week and later you see them have a brick a mortar in the city. You can then brag to your Foodie friends that you saw them at the Farmer Market before they made it big time ( like discovering a new band ). Farm to table is nothing new in SF. San Francisco has plenty of Farmers Markets since its inception in 1943 in almost every neighborhood from Alemany , Clement , Civic Center , Fort Mason to the Ferry Building where thousands congregate every weekend from locals to tourists getting fresh salads from the Salad Bowl ( Salinas Valley). Every Thursday from 3 to 7pm the Mission Community Market has a Farmers Market on 22nd street between Mission street and Bartlett. You find anything here from , cheese, empanadas ,dumplings , seafood, sourdough bread, and tamales. You will also find fruits and vegetables from various farms in California. Some of the vendors at Mission Community also reappear on Saturdays at the Ferry Building Farmers Market. Take Summer stroll in San Francisco on an evening intermission you can enter on 22nd street on Bartlett street to the Mission Community Market or you can enter on Mission Come here for the farm fruits and vegetables and also taste foods from a local pop-up kitchen and one day see their plan to have a brick and mortar come to fruition

Decent almond milk. I guess you're paying for it being at the farmer's market because there's…read moredefinitely cheaper almond milk out there. That said, this almond cold brew is very watery. It's different than other almond milks because it really does taste like water with some cold brew added to it. 4 stars for the novelty and for supporting a local business, but I know the high price point and the taste will keep most away. I can honestly say that this is a one and done for me. This is like rich people heath water.

I came here first time at this booth because of the rare TooGoodToGo app led me here. So I waited…read morepatiently and went on line to read up on the company history. Today they had a nice special buy one and get one 50% off. That a great deal if you like Almond Milk. For me I really haven't tried Almond Milk before, so I am not sure if I would take a chance to buy more on sale. So I waiting and when my pick up time came, I approached the two ladies there. They explained to me how the TooGoodToGo app works and what it includes. So I decided on two small pint bottles the Chocolate and the Honey Vanilla. I jus tried both of them and they are both good. I liked the chocolate more because it felt it had more substance. Both are filtered water and natural organic ingredients. I wouldn't mind visiting back here and buy from them in person. It's a tasty product.