Update: after bad review I found the avocados had been delivered a little later than I expected, but I didnt know when I reviewed the seller. It would have been helpful to have had a sale confirmation and "sent" notice but understand they are busy at this time of year. Also, the note to recipient was not included so family did not know where gift came from. read more

I order huge boxes of avocados from California Avocados Direct regularly, and they always exceed my expectations in quality- they have the most superb flavor, fast delivery and will last in the fridge for weeks to a month. The larger box can be similar to the grocery store prices depending on avocadonomics. I also only eat avocados from California Avocados direct because it helps to protect the Monarch butterfly population. You know you are buying from farms that do not grow on land that is deforested Monarch habitat, and that is worth every penny to me. Unfortunately, when you buy imported avocados, you never really know the impact to monarch habitat. The huge box of avocados will last about a month in the fridge. The key is to refrigerate the ripe avocados, and If they are not ripe, they should sit on the counter until ripe, after which they promptly go in the fridge. Use the ripest ones first and tend to them, and you will have the best avocados on hand to inspire weeks of healthy meals. read more

I place orders for the holiday's and during the year. The Avocados are so good. Everyone tells me they are the best and look forward to them. If any issue I just email them and they get right back to me and resolve whatever is needed. It really is an easy way to get quality avocadoes as well as citrus. Enjoyed some really good lemons ordered when they were available in the spring I believe last year. Again people were thrilled that I shared them with. This really is farm fresh and an easy business to work with. They are very responsive. read more

Ben provides excellent customer service and wonderful avos. We have our avos shipped across the county and when we have weird issues with weather/seasonality/etc...he always goes above and beyond. We are so thankful to have access to his delicious avocados from 3,000 miles away! read more

California Avocados Direct - a box of avocados - Farmers Market Near Me - Escondido, California

So disappointed in Ben's responses to their errors in shipping and in the product. I dotted i's and crossed t's BEFORE ever placing my order. There was lot's of advanced communication on my part to ensure I adopted my plans to Ben's requirements. I am a repeat customer too. Ben dropped the ball on my shipment and carelessly offered to send it out ignoring the timeline that I had previously established with Ben. It was a loss. We ended up hand carrying avocados on the airplane. When we reached our destination and gave our gift to our friends, the Large avocados were mere babies. What a disappointment. He had many chances to make it right. I've held off writing a negative review for 4 months, but for the price of the avocados, customers need to know. Ben returned my kindness and understanding with an utter lack of caring for his errors. Your choice. I'm out. read more

Wonderful customer service and excellent quality. They are very professional and passionate about all things avocado.

Superb avocados .We purchased the largest box offered over Easter to give to my family in baskets. I am ordering again because the few I had left over for myself were so flavorful and easy to peel I inhaled them. I have always had difficulty evaluating avocados in the market because they were either overripe or damaged once they ripened and I removed the skin. Receiving organic avocados , hand picked with delivery within a few days at an excellent price is too good an offer to pass up. By the way, their tangerines are irresistible too! read more

This is a shady, dishonest business that ai would NEVER use again or recommend. I made a single purchase sending avacados to my daughter in Alaska. Next month I see another order withdrawn from my checking account. I never authorized this. After many, many attempts to reach them, they said that my one order from them automatically put me into a subscription! I never intended this and can't afford it either. Again, they never responded to my numerous calls and emails to their "customer service" email. Finally I went to my bank and submitted a fraud claim. The bank agreed this was fraudulent and my bank refunded me. These people are crooks and scammers. DO NOT USE THIS BUSINESS. YOU WILL BE SCAMMED AND CHARGED FOR ORDERS YOU DID NOT MAKE. SHAME ON THEM FOR THEIR LOUSY, RUDE, DISMISSIVE, AND UNREAPONSIVE SO CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE. STAY AWAY. read more

I was so excited to order nicely packed (as their website says) avocados that were supposed to surpass anything I can buy in the grocery store. Well, the avocados arrived, not packed well at all with about an inch of the birds nest material on the top of my 24 pack and NO padding anywhere else, just cardboard box. All of the avocados were on top of each other and no big surprise, as they began to ripen, they had black bruise spots, they did not have a nice texture even after completely softening and no matter how long I let them try to ripen, they never tasted rich, buttery, nutty and creamy. Every single avocado had a green, unripe taste to it. So disappointed, never again. Rip - off! read more

My husband and I are on a monthly delivery and these avocados are stellar! It seems pricey but when you compare it to the crap shoot of the avos at your local grocery (I estimated about 2 out of 5 "commercial" avos were edible) these babies are a bargain! Get too many? No problem! Make the best homemade guacamole (dice an onion, a squeeze of lemon or lime and some salt) and freeze it with a sheet of plastic wrap over the top to maintain the color. BAM! Instant party! OR give an occasional avo to a neighbor, friend, or co-worker and you'll have a friend for life. All varieties that we've received peel like a dream - some even peel with a vegetable peeler - and never a bruise or funky brown spot. I will never buy another grocery store avo again. That said, we've had some funky billing issues, but nothing that EVER resulted in us being billed for something we didn't receive. I'd almost give up one of my wine club memberships to make sure these continue to appear on my doorstep. read more

I ordered some avocados and I was following back up for tracking. Who ever answered the phone could not speak English very well and they tried to sell me something. Not sure where I stand! read more