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3.9 (1k reviews)
Closed 8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Mining
Regina N.

Bravo Farms has always beeen my go-to pitstop when traveling on the I-5. BF has everything and is an oasis amongst reststops. There's so much stuff to look at and explore here. I love the gazillion choices of snacks and nic-nacks. They don't have a cheeseshop here like the other BF on the 99 side, but their cheeses are made by BF, so I always grab a box. There's a coffeeshop, ice cream shop, BBQ restaurant, games, and best of all, the biggest cleanest bathrooms. Not to mention, it's dog friendly and you can bring your dog inside while you shop. Outside is something else! There's a nice dog park on the right with olives trees, and TWO sides of playground. Next to the dog park is the treehouse and gold/gem mining. They renovated the treehouse so the rooms are much wider now. From the treehouse, you can walk the upstairs of BF to the other side, where the cowboy wild wild west town is. The walkway sells all kinds of antiques and I love that you can just walk around and explore. That town is all kinds of fun, being able to explore each building. There's benches for eating and in the summer, the misters are on. Even the surrounding area is loaded with eateries, EV charging stations, and tons of gas stations. I've seen BF grow over the years, and I'm glad they are expanding. Trips aren't the same without a stop to BF.

Sabrina A.

What a cute place to visit when you're on your way to Southern California. We decided to stop here before heading to Los Angeles. This place has food, wine, ice cream and a cute little store you can shop in and find some cool stuff. They also have outdoor seating if you choose to eat outside where there is a play area of some sort so the kids can play and go down the slides. Unfortunately we just stopped to check out the store and did a little shopping. Next time I would like to try the food. Definitely a place to check out.

Salmon Salad
Darryl W.

On the way back from Vegas, I stopped to charge the cyber truck and right in front of me was bravo Farms. And she got us both a salad and a tri-tip sandwich. All of the vegetables were very fresh and crispy. I have the chicken salad and it had everything that I like in it, including chopped apples, shaved nuts, chicken breast, shredded at Balsamic vinaigrette dressing there were carrots in there red onions, bell peppers strawberries everything was fresh and crispy and I dove right in. I have to say I really enjoy this salad a great deal. In addition, my wife got the salmon salad. It had strawberries apples oranges everything that she liked fresh crispy vegetables and she's hooked on it. She would definitely make a special trip to go back down to Kettleman city and try bravo Farms! The next day while at home for lunch, we heated up the tri-tip sandwich, thick juicy slices of tri-tip with nearly no fat at all served on a French roll with barbecue sauce we threw it in the air fryer and it was absolutely delicious. And I don't use that term lightly when I'm talking about food.. Again, I would highly recommend bravo Farms if you're in that area!

Ice cream parlor
Jurem F.

A fantastic time killer and relaxing oasis for those on the road! Bathrooms are nice and clean, and there's plenty to shop around for at the gift shops. Ice cream parlor is a hit with the kids as well.

Burnt ends burrito side shot!  Where are my burnt ends?!
Julie L.

Every decade I'll pop in to high five them. The food is good, the shops are you, everyone needs to stretch from the drive...definitely worth the stop. Bbq and ice cream! Super cute and a must for littles to play but even with teen kids I still appreciate Bravo Farms.

Bbq chicken & brisket nachos
Vuoch L.

Dog park Tesla charging station Kids play area Museum upstairs and gift shops stocked with seasonal holiday items, toys, candy and souvenirs . Food wise was kinda disappointing for us. We ordered smoked chicken leg quarters, the chicken were so dry lack of flavor , we droned the chicken with BBQ sauce . The brisket nachos was alright . Would I stop here again? Definitely not for the food . But will if I needed a break and buy some souvenirs. Price is a tad overpriced for me though.

Play area for kids
Alyssa A.

Bravo Farms is a place we always stop when we're heading to the coast from Fresno! It's about half way, so it's perfect for our family to stop. We love their outdoor play area, it's so big and little kid friendly. There's slides, places to climb, and explore. The shop itself is pretty large, and there's lots of snacks, ice cream, coffee, wine, candy, local cheese and meats and so much more. Truly something for everybody. Easy to find parking, and pet friendly! There's a place for pets to go to the bathroom, so this a great rest stop when you're on a trip with your pets.

Nuts
Rachel M.

A must stop for families with kids otw to LA! Bravo Farms has a restaurant, ice cream lab, gift shop, a place to play some games, and restrooms which make for an ideal pit stop at the halfway point from the bay to LA. I always enjoy an ice cream cone when I'm here and recently my toddler enjoyed perusing the gift shop and breaking a mug (smh). Recommend dropping by for a more interesting rest stop on your travels. Just remember to stay close to your little ones in the areas with breakable things!

The Classic Burger
Gladys P.

Driving by and was planning to go to In-n-Out but decided to check out Bravo Farms. Lots to see here, cute items in their shops. BUT... my fiancé said his burger was horrible, "tasted like cardboard". I had the garlic parmesan wings and they weren't bad but could have done without the sauce that was poured all over it. I don't mind coming back here but will try the salads or wraps instead.

Latte (too much milk!)
Sally A.

Love stopping here as a halfway point when I make the drive from the Bay to LA. They have clean restrooms and a cute store where you can pick up souvenirs, ice cream, candy, nuts, snacks, and more. I've stopped for coffee a few times.. really enjoyed the iced coffee, but was a bit disappointed with the latte, which tasted mostly like milk. I've heard great things about the restaurant inside, so I'll definitely have to give it a try next time!

Bravoland
Sarah T.

This was a good stop for the kids to stretch their legs after a long car ride. The stop was planned to check out a new themed land. But it wasn't much besides a nice antique-esque facade. The kids area was large and good for kids between 0-10 years old. I think after that the kids would be too big to go into the play houses. A stroll around the area there was a market, an ice cream shop and the main restaurant. The market had the same decor and western feel, but sold same things as any gas station. If you've been to those national chains with the beaver mascot, this was way underwhelming in comparison. There were already a few families eating at the restaurant, the menu said bbq is only between Thursday - Sunday, and it was a Saturday. We ordered a little before 11AM and were told bbq won't be ready until much later. IMO The time for BBQ entree should be clearly printed on the menu. The family ended up with a burnt ends burrito, garlic fries, and onion rings. All about $40. There was a large parking lot for charging so good for families who need that.

Child area! Drink your fancy Bravofarm banana milk here.
Lin F.

I think any of the Bravo Farms is worthy of a visit to either stretch your legs, get gas, or enjoy this purveyor of curious goods such as fancy hot jellies, cookies, crackers with seeds, jerky, dried fruits, nuts, or candy. Kids will want your attention since many attractive snacks and toys will wind up in their hands so unless you have a good income... keep the littles close to you. I have a teen ager so the antipathy oozed off her while I perused the habanero blackberry jams. Left with about 60$ of speciality foods and a pretty memories found in the back area play ground. Jail, wanted signs, old gasoline pumps.... I needed many selfies here. 45 min stop. Large bathrooms for big party busses I think. Restaurant inside also. Pizza cooked in this huge black pizza oven in the back.

May D.

Going down the 5 to LA was often uneventful. I'd stop at either Love's or an Arby's for a bio break and be on my merry way to LA -- 2 stops max. It wasn't until having a kid that I had to think about where to get the wiggles out, stopping every 2 hours to get out of the car seat, and family friendly places that have a changing pad. I remember passing up Bravo Farms a couple times in the past and thought that the old barn/rustic look was rather uninviting and a bit out of the way compared to the first gas stop on the exit which is why I've never gone until recently. To my surprise, it was the perfect 2 hour stop from the East Bay with everything you need to keep your kid entertained--a gift shop with toys, an antique store up on the second floor, a big lawn area to run around, and different sized slides. Now the food! Bbq was tender, and nicely smoked. I got the combo plate with the chicken, ribs and two sides and it was enough to feed two. The sides are on the smaller side like Costco samples fyi -- that was my only complaint. The bathroom does see a lot of people so it's not the cleanest compared to the Traver location. The changing pad is near the sinks and easily accessible ( you don't have to wait on the big stall to change your little one!).

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The salads are bomb!!! Thank you for giving us another try!

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Great pit stop and convenient to the Tesla charging station. Lots to look at. Ice cream parlor is inside.

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Is it worth it to stop the Friday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend or is it too crowded?

It was almost completely empty on a regular on the Friday we went, but Memorial Day might be a different story.

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If you're on the I-5 and stop in Kettlemen City, skip In N Out or the other fast food places and check out Bravo Farms.

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Great family atmosphere with newly renovated playgrounds. Very fun and relaxing. Go check it out…read morenow.

Zumwalt Park, on the South side of E. Tulare Ave between M St. and N St, was very quiet on a Sunday…read moreafternoon in February just past noon. There was one older man sitting on a bench enjoying the moderate weather, and another young man in his twenties rode his bike through the park, stopping at a fountain to refresh himself before riding on. There is plenty of grass beneath shady trees, though this time of year it is not at its greenest. There are cement walkways through the park which benches spaced along them at intervals for relaxing and enjoying the view. There are picnic tables scattered here and there around the glass, but no BBQ grills so you'll have to bring your own if you're planning a picnic. There is an octagonal pavilion on the Southern edge of the park that looks like the perfect place for summer concerts. Upon checking the website for the Tulare Parks and Recreation Department, it appears that they do hold a number of concerts in the park there each summer and even have family movie nights during which they project movies onto a 12' x 12' screen. It sounds like good wholesome fun! There are public restrooms which are very clean and well stocked with toilet paper and soap, but the paper towel machine was empty. There is a sign on the doors stating that due to vandalism the doors to the restrooms are only unlocked between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm daily. I saw no evidence of vandalism there, so maybe that's solved their problems. There is no play equipment for children, but Zumwalt is a very restful spot for adults to hang out and enjoy our California weather and it becomes a lot more active in the summer with planned activities. Check out the planned activities at the link below for the Tulare Parks & Rec. Department. http://www.tulareparksandrec.com/community/adultservices.htm

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Well maintained gated dog park. It does require a membership and vaccination records but it wasn't…read moretoo difficult. Valley animal center Vaccine clinic is in the same parking lot so it's pretty easy to do it all on one place. Our doggie Zoey has made so many friends here and the staff is so friendly. Clean restrooms for the parents and vending machines for drinks.

5 Stars A Dog Lover's Dream in Fresno!…read more Between the dogs I've had over the last 10 years, this park has been a part of our weekly routine--and it's hands-down one of the best decisions I've made for my pups! The park is about 1.5 acres and separated into large and small dog areas, which makes for a safe and stress-free environment. There's a small agility course to mix things up, plenty of shade for those sunny days, and a pool with beach entry that's a MUST for cooling off in the Fresno heat! It's membership-only ($20/month, month-to-month--super easy) and totally worth it. The park is gated and locked, and members receive a key card for secure access. It's always clean, well-maintained, and never overcrowded. There are restrooms on-site too, which is a nice bonus for us humans. Dogs need to be neutered (if over 6 months), pass a quick temperament test, and be up to date on vaccinations. There's also a minimum age requirement, so definitely check their website for the full vaccine list, age rules, and how to apply. This place has brought so much joy, exercise, and social time to all of my dogs over the years. If you're a Fresno dog parent, don't wait--join today!

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