They have the coolest snacks and I'm a huge fan of the bone broth and bone broth hot chocolate. The mushrooms on the flatbread are of great quality. Can't wait to try breakfast here sometime. read more

Cool little store in the shopping plaza with a wide array of fermented products: kimchi, sauerkraut, pickled eggs, sourdough starter...you name it, they probably have it. They have a whole wall of kombuchas available for sampling or you can get a slushie for a modest $6. I found the kombucha to be tasty and I appreciated how many flavors they had on tap. They were also sampling a "raw" cake when I was there in two different flavors - I loved the cookies and cream. I opted for a gut booster shot (they have a few options for health shots each at $2.50) in the Curtido flavor and found it to be slightly gross but tasted exactly as you would expect. Prices across the board were pretty reasonable. They do have a full menu as well although we didn't try anything, nor do they really have any seating inside so it's not particularly an appetizing environment. There is some bench-type seating outside. Overall worth a stop in if you're into fermented or pickled products, otherwise it's skippable. read more

Fermentation Farm - Gut boost shot ($2.50) - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

Have not been here in over 2 yrs very disappointing; - Butter & Molk not true A-3 Raw - Chocolate Bat i purchased is owned by Nestle - Ordered Ramen soup and the three characters in foo don't know what they are doing - Stephanie tried her best to make it right!! read more

Kombucha wasn't anything to rave home about it. Overpriced too. Cool organic eatery. read more

Fermentation Farm - Kombucha - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

Got a tuna sandwich and it was really good. Ingredients tasted fresh. Placed a phone order and it was a really smooth process

I visited Fermentation Farm on a Sunday evening. There weren't too many other customers when I arrived & I didn't have to wait to place an order. I decided to try their new chicken chili along with their mango kombucha. I love the variety of kombucha flavors they have on tap & that they let you sample them before ordering. I've also never heard of any other spot that has a kombucha slushie so I thought that was neat that they offered it. I enjoyed both the chili & the kombucha. Would order again! read more

Fermentation Farm - kombucha slushie - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

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The GOAT of all things fermented. This center is a scene, I cannot imagine getting in and out of here quickly. With that said this should be the #1 reason to come here, Ferm Farm baby!!! Most people were ordering grassfed chili and sourdough and eggs. The store section is about half of what the Costa Mesa Location has but still very cool. I had to get some Tumeric Kimchi, Master Tonic for the immune system, some raw farms Kefir, pickled eggs (sleeper hot always) and so my wife would be happy some sourdough sprouted grain pumpkin muffins. Amazing! I mean for $19 they better be amazing lol. I am obsessed with Fermentation Farm. I with this location was the full store scene but i get the takeout food vibe for this type of location. Dr. Yasmine is a visionary and I wish her blessings in all her Ferm farm ambitions. read more

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Really good kombucha! I tried the Guava, Elderberry, Raspberry, and Dragon Apple Ice flavors. The Guava was excellent.it tasted like real, fresh guava. The Raspberry was also great, and I loved that it wasn't dyed pink. It had a natural flavor and was a soft beige with a hint of pink, which made it feel more authentic. The Dragon Apple Ice was really good too.It had very little sugar, unlike other places that overload their drinks with sweetness. The Elderberry was decent, though a bit bland for my taste. The service was amazing.they gave out generous samples, which was super kind and helpful. The space itself is cozy but spacious Definitely worth checking out if you love kombucha! read more

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Love!!! They have so many wonderful, unique food items to choose from. I love their elderberry syrup and their apple cider vinegar. This time I thought their vanilla and we bought a beef tallow marshmallow. Yum.! read more

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Fav place ever!!! Everyone is so nice and the food is always so yummy and healthy for you They have the best pancakes & kombucha read more

Love the heart behind this restaurant; all ingredients are locally sourced and organic. I ordered the 'award winning' tuna melt with a bowl of chili on the side. The tuna melt was ehh, I would say it's pretty average. I felt like it was thrown together really fast and didn't have a lot of fixings inside. The chili was good though. I was still hungry afterwards. I thought that the tuna melt would be really good because they had marketed it as an award winning. My friend ordered a french dip and it looked like they added a lot of meat in there so maybe it was just what I ordered. We also ordered potatoes on the side and they weren't crispy at all they were more on the moist side and lacked seasonings. Not really my fave but overall I still had a good experience and would try other things on the menu because they're health conscious. They also sell grass fed meat at the store. My favorite was the kombucha they have on tap which I thought was pretty cool to sample all the different flavors. read more

Fermentation Farm - Kombucha - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

Completely untouched just opened the lid and am in disbelief, I ordered a side of potatoes and this is what they give me. $4 for not even a quarter of one full potato. Insane. read more

Fermentation Farm - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

We visited Fermentation Farm on a Monday for lunch. It was a nice setup with minimal indoor seating and little shop area of goods and drinks. We ordered lunch that included the taco special and the Tuna Melt along with a sourdough chocolate chip cookie. We also ordered a beat salad to go and ate that later that evening at home. Great flavors for everything we ate. We would come back here again to try other things which is a good sign it was a place we enjoyed. The staff were friendly and helpful, no complaints here. read more

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I love this place! They are so nice and helpful every time I go in. The Brekkie sando is sooooo goood!! Such a beautiful environment. The POG kombucha off the chain! Where did you get that wallpaper the bathroom?!?! So cool. read more

Fermentation Farm - Bathroom - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

Stopped by here while I was strolling the market. I picked up the turmeric kimchi, sambar oelek and passionfruit kombucha. The young woman working the front was friendly and helpful. The samba oelek was not good at all. I love SO usually and this just missed. It had a little too much of a vinegary taste and was lacking the asian flavors (ginger/garlic) and wasn't that spicy either. Def not worth $10 a jar. 2/5 I also love passionfruit and kombucha so picked up the passionfruit kombucha. I thought that was very good. Priced at $6 a bottle but was quality - good flavor, fizzy, not too sweet. I'd give it a 4/5 Lastly, I got the turmeric kimchi. That was pretty good but not amazing. I've had grocery store kimchi that's as good. 3.5/5 Generally, too overpriced for the flavor/quality. I'd skip next time. read more

The owner was kind enough to give me a $50 gift card due to my last review. They really take customer satisfaction seriously here. Food quality too! I got the farm breakfast and the orange creamsicle kombucha. All food was delicious and the quality was incredible. Jacob served us and took our order. We loved his friendly demeanor and attention to detail. This location gets knocked off a star due to the very limited seating and to-go only situation. It's not their fault due to nature of the market itself. It's a very busy shopping center and it's necessary for everything to be to-go as there's only about 5 seating options in the restaurant. You're lucky if you get a spot! This place is good for a quick grab and go situation but if you want to sit somewhere, another spot would be better. Thanks ferm farm! read more

Fermentation Farm - Farmers breakfast - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

I just love LOVE this place. What a dream come true for nutritious food conscious people!! I ordered the line caught tuna melt on their gluten-free bread... And my mom had the brisket taco. We also had the mango and guava kombucha- everything was delicious and fresh. We finished our meals with the flourless chocolate cake, and fresh whipped cream with strawberries. It definitely tastes more like a brownie to me... Great flavor, but more like a dense cakey texture. Very rich... Even though we split it, we still couldn't finish the whole thing. Dessert for tomorrow! ;) I think for the quality of the ingredients, it's a great value for the price. Soooooo happy that a Fermentation Farm opened up closer to me- now 10 minutes away... Instead of 40! Woohoo! read more

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I love fermentation farm but usually go to their original location. This place is nice in terms of the location, though it gets pretty crazy here with families and children. You can't beat the food quality here. Their kombucha and jun are excellent and the food is so savory and delicious, you truly can't go wrong with anything on the menu. My favorites are the farm breakfast, brekkie sando, tuna melt, and bacon chicken ranch pizza. The grass fed beef chili is also super flavorful as well as the chicken taco, though the tacos are too expensive in my opinion. I will forever be a loyal Ferm Farm customer! Thank you! read more

So yummy and fresh! Their ranch is tasty and I'm in love with their tuna salad. Customer service was excellent!! There was a mix up with my order and it was handled with such professionalism. I feel like that level of service has become a lost art. Will be coming back. read more

Came here for dinner with my family. It was not what we were expecting. Mom ordered tacos that overly salty, and I ordered beef chili that was more like runny soup with ground beef. Also, I was wondering where the cheese and sour cream was only to find out those are charged extras and I wasn't offered any. The fermented kombucha was not very good and super strong. I felt it immediately in my stomach. And the tables and chairs were dirty. Clean your restaurant, dude! read more

I've been a loyal customer of Fermentation Farms in Costa Mesa for years, back when it was primarily about bone broth and kombucha. I was thrilled to hear they were opening a San Juan location, especially since I recently moved from Costa Mesa. Unfortunately, the San Juan spot just doesn't live up to the same standards. The staff often seem indifferent, and the kitchen quality has really disappointed me. My go-to dish, eggs, bacon, and potatoes, has been consistently overcooked the last four times I've visited. Burnt eggs, burnt bacon, and potatoes every time. Cooking eggs over easy shouldn't be that difficult. On top of that, getting everything in takeout containers and bags when dining in feels unnecessarily wasteful. I really want to love this location the way I did the original, but it needs some serious attention to quality and care. read more

We eat here regularly and consistently the food is delicious and excellent quality with the best service. Feeling great after eating the food is the biggest benefit. read more

I have got fresh milk, and organic product, hand creams, collagen from the market.. Love customer service there, love the location as well. read more

Fermentation Farm has a new location in South County at the River Street Marketplace. They promote foods dense in nutrients and probiotics. We went in to peruse their wares like pastured eggs from La Bahn Ranch, house made kombucha, house made sauerkraut, fermented vegetables, fermented condiments, and frozen beef bone broth. They also serve food like their grass-fed beef chili, sourdough, and house made sandwiches. The staff is new and super nice. They have samples of kombucha so you can try before you buy. This location is a welcome addition to the South County scene and I'm so glad we have a location closer to home. read more

Fermentation Farm - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

Maybe it is me (and my son) but I just was not a fan of Fermentation Farms food the time I went. The location inside the new River Street MarketPlace in SJC is a very nice location as the developer of the center did a great job with the common area, style of the building and the variety of shops and restaurants. Right off the bat I confess that I am not a kombucha fan so I did not try any from the Kombucha bar. My son and I split an order of the beef dip and chili. Both were just ok. There is limited seating inside the restaurant but plenty of public tables outside to enjoy your meal. The staff were very friendly especially the lady who took our order. I guess overall that the food and items at Fermentation Farms are not to my liking but seemed that most of the people there when was eating enjoyed their selections. read more

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I'm very EXCITE about this wonderful healthy market at the River Street Marketplace and they have a kombucha bar with so many different flavors!! I had passion fruit kombucha and tried 4 other flavors. I also love all of the different types of fermentated krauts. They have what I have been looking for... gluten free ice cream sandwiches!! read more

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Really enjoyed my tuna melt sandwich. Wasn't sure how the garlic kraut would taste but it gave a nice sourness to the fatty tuna. I would get it again. I came here bc of a recommendation on Reddit lol. read more

I love River street! So happy to have this place nearby. At first, I didn't realize Fermentation Farms served food. Love that they don't use seed oils. My faves have been the Chicken Bahn Mi sandwich, the chili, and the tacos. I've picked up some sourdough starter and the sour dough loaf is so good. Staff is really friendly and knowledgeable. The kombucha bar server, Paloma was really nice. She invited us to try the new sushie, so good and perfect for summer. read more

Love the open space of Fermentation Farm with its array of fun and interesting items. The food in their menu consists of delicious choices such as the Vegan Black Bean Chili with aromatic tomato sauce and chili spice blend and the Wild Line-Caught Tuna Melt with garlic kraut and raw cheese. Will definitely come back! read more

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Great Chili, Cruz Wilkinson was helpful and informative. The Girl at the tasting station Paloma knows her products , gave recommendations & offered drink samples Great job! read more

Fermentation Farm is a wellness treasure, and Sova is a standout - so helpful and genuinely kind - she really knows her stuff! The products in the restaurant as well as on the retail shelves are as unique as they are nourishing. Love this place! read more

I always love my experience at Fermentation Farm - the customer service and kombucha are on point! read more

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I've been waiting for months for this to open. I was excited when I discovered the original Costa Mesa location and would make my half hour commutes to get my foodie fix. I love the special kombucha flavors, health foods, and delicious beef chili. This new marketplace was insanely packed on Saturday. I naively assumed it wouldn't be that busy for the second day of soft opening. Boy, was I wrong! The parking situation was a hot mess and driving in this area should be avoided at all costs in the future. I parked blocks away since there were no spots anywhere near the park or this market. I recommend that you only come here during the weekdays. I will be getting more of my Fermentation fix on now that this is close by and ordering my chili and grilled sauerkraut cheese sandos. read more

french dip 3.75/5 sourdough 1.5/5 (did not taste much of fermentation at all, and generally just plain tasting bread) seasonal jam 5/5 grass fed chili 3/5 read more

I was ecstatic to hear about Fermentation Farm's opening at River Street Marketplace. I have patroned their first and original location in Costa Mesa for many years now, back when there was a member fee to shop there. As the name implies, they are known for gut-healing probiotic rich products; an assortment of fermented veggies, bone broth, raw kefir/dairy products, elderberry syrup and kombucha to name a few. Additionally they have grocery items such as sourdough bread, Le Banh Ranch eggs (the best eggs in the region with golden yolks), and frozen grassfed/clean meat such as chicken, bison, beef, bacon, liver, bones, etc. I could go on... They also function as a counter style ordering restaurant with almost all of their ingredients house made and NO SEED OILS, only avocado oil or ghee is used (maybe EVOO, not sure). This place is a haven for a crunchy granola like me and for those that aren't yet familiar with the health food lifestyle I know they'll have something on their menu to please almost anyone. read more

Fermentation Farm - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

A few things need fixing and I would rerate it!! But overall good. I'm really excited for the farm opening up! 1. The kombucha on tap is super flat. I've gone twice and both times it was really flat and bland. BUT the bottled ones aren't. Which is a tad frustrating for consistency. Especially when that's their specialty. 2. The service is great everyone is super nice but not the most educated when it comes to their products. I know it's new but they should be top of their game right now after just opening. 3. Love the atmosphere & location. It's super clean and spacious even when it's packed full of people. 4. For your kits like the Scoby kombucha kit, it should come with instructions or a bar code scan for people to learn how to kit at home once purchased. I know how but it's just a scoby, not a kit. - it felt a little misleading when my friend wanted to buy one with me and she felt intimidated and ended up not getting one :( just a suggestion to not loose sales. 5. I love the hours, that they're open later, I feel like I can come get good food last min or hang out if later with friends and family and get good health treats while hanging out outside. read more

Fermentation Farm - Guava kombucha on the left - flat and not very flavorful Root beer soda on the right - less flat but also not much root beer flavor - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

Fermentation Farm is my go-to lunch place when I am in Southern California. I also stock up on fermented and frozen items I cannot find elsewhere. The new location is very inviting and situated in a beautiful shopping complex. Staff is always friendly and helpful. THe chili and breakfast sandwiches are to die for. I love the fermented green beans as well. The kombucha comes in a nice variety of flavors and always tastes great. I'll be back for sure. read more

Fermentation Farm - New American Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

Environment: 4/5 nice open space, but not much seating Food: 4/5 Very fresh and delicious! Tacos were great and had strong flavors! Pancakes were good but gave off a gluten free vibe ifykwim. Service: 4/5 Very nice staff!! They don't have utensils or napkins out so you do have to continually bother them for what you need. Also if I'm paying that much for food I generally prefer to have a sit down meal inside instead of everything being take out. I appreciate the emphasis on health and no seed oils. Have yet to try out their large selection of kombuchas, but I will be back! read more

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My favorite restaurant/market! Loc is always super kind, helpful and friendly whenever I go with my wife. Highly recommend the brisket tacos. Great plaza to enjoy the food or even grab a beer next door. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Ambiance good Service fast Chili was excellent The other food was so so Staff was very friendly read more