Meeting Angelo felt like catching up with an old friend we just hadn't met yet. From the moment we…read morewalked in, his warmth and kindness made the whole experience feel personal and genuine. If you get the chance to meet him, you'll understand why people talk about him like he's an icon. And the food... wow. The jerky is absolutely to die for. He even told us to stop back by before we headed home because he was making homemade focaccia. We came back, and he wasn't there, but he had the focaccia waiting for us anyway. That small gesture says everything about the kind of person he is. We left with jerky, his amazing garlic horseradish mustard, and summer sausage, and we already can't wait to come back. Next stop will definitely be his deli. Angelo is the real deal, kind, thoughtful, and unforgettable.

If you aren't keeping your eyes peeled for this spot, you might miss it. Angelo's actual store is…read morelocated inside a cute little cottage/barn off the road. This is a meat lover's paradise. The jerky was truly the highlight. The employee let us try all of the jerky samples (generous portions) we wanted, and talked about what kinds of flavors and textures would be best for our tastes. My favorites were the teriyaki turkey jerky and garlic beef jerky. Both varieties have a sweet, tender chew. No dried out jerky here. Make sure to check out the grab and go refrigerators opposite of the cash register. I made sure to grab a bag of smoked bacon ends/chunks which made an absolutely divine addition to my cherry tomato and Marin French Cheese angel hair pasta a few nights later.

While waiting for our drinks from Tia Maria Panaderia, we noticed Sonoma County Meat and decided to…read morewalk in. They do have a small lot to park in. Otherwise, there is street parking. The cozy shop is simply decorated. We were greeted warmly by Paul. He was friendly and helpful. He selected a few beef jerky samples to let his customers sample. Sriracha Beef Jerky - tender with heat Classic Beef Jerky - soft, tender with a bit of heat. Rope Jerky - firmer, chewing, beefy flavor. My wife and I picked up a beef and bacon meat stick and some classic beef jerky. Come support your local business.

Excellent service! Meat is quality and they even have food for dogs. Pleasant place. They also…read morehave a variety of frozen selection and apparel.

Great selection of meats, my go to is the jalapeño and cheddar hot links as well as the chorizo…read morebacon. The staff is always friendly, I always look forward to a trip to Willowside to get my BBQ weekend ready

Last year we bought a quarter cow from Buds Meats with the cow from Stemple Creek. We had a great…read moreexperience with them and tried to do it again this year but they weren't taking orders, which led us to Willowside. We opted this year to do a half cow, which now seems to me probably overly optimistic, but that's what we did. We wanted grass fed/grass finished which is usually more expensive and harder to get, but Willowside told us no problem and we put down the $100 deposit. It seemed like almost overnight they were able to get all the stars aligned to get the cow ready and they were already calling me for preferences on cuts. I love the attention to detail we were given on education of different things, because for me having been a vegetarian for many years, this is a lot of info building still. We found out our cow topped the scales at over 800 lbs so our half share was about 412 or so and cost about $2300. We opted for vacuumed packed rather than butcher paper, and gave them our preferences on size of cuts. When we arrived to pick everything up we did have some challenges with making sure we had everything - I was told it would be 8 boxes but it only ended up being 6, and we couldn't find the bone marrow which was one of the big selling points for the half cow. Undaunted we took our prizes home and I set out packing two complete freezers full of meats and bones. I have yet to try the beef but it looks beautiful. Overall it was a good price, quick turn around, and I especially liked that the grass fed cows come from Full Circle Ranches which is in Petaluma and is run by a friend of the owner of Willowside so that's good local business. Definitely looking forward to burgers and roasts in the very near future!

I'm so glad that this Korean focused Asian market exists in this area!…read more Their banchan variety prepackaged and ready to eat, is amazing! Particularly adore their kimchi bean sprouts, japchae, spinach, kimbap, squid in garlic,and radish kimchi. I wish they serve seafood tofu soup. Affordable price for specialty food. There's room for expansion. Solid spot!

My brother and I popped in for the first time yesterday looking for dark soy sauce. This place…read moreamazed us both! It's a small market but don't let the size fool you! They are STOCKED with so many great items. They have dried goods, snacks, frozen/refrigerated items, and fresh produce. The aisles were all very clean and well organized. The green onions I bought were super crisp and fresh. Their inventory is reasonably priced. The staff was also very kind and helpful! I definitely recommend paying them a visit and we will be back!

Oliver's is our go-to market.. I'm talking 3, 4, 5 times a week we visit as we live around the…read morecorner. Every aspect of them is delicious, fresh and local. Their produce at two price points of conventional and organic, their meat section offering all local and fresh options, their bakery is delicious and so beautiful, their deli with to-go food and sandwiches, and the soups are amazing, their taco and sushi bar, along with their hot food and salad bar all cannot be beat. They also have a bulk section for nuts, spices, honey, water, candy, coffee, etc. and offer everything else a grocery store would. The prices are a bit higher than other grocery stores, but you're paying for quality. Everything is fresh, the store is always so clean, and people are for the most part always friendly. They hire people with special needs, which in my opinion, is my favorite part of visiting there. Their butchers are always so friendly and helpful. Their only downfall is SOME of their cashiers. They often are lost in their own conversations, and do not greet or engage their customers. They can come across as rude or unfriendly for this reason. But over all, Olivers is my go to spot for all local meats, delicious and beautiful cakes, and to-go food. Highly recommend.

Visiting Cotati for work and stopped at Oliver's for a snack. This is an amazing market. Very…read moreclean, organized, excellent selection, lots of speciality items prepared foods, cheese I could go on and on. Best part everyone was very pleasant. Picked up some coffee and just wondered around looking at all Oliver's had to offer. The spirit and wine selection was impressive. If I lived near by Oliver's would be my go too.

Lady who works there was very nice gave me a fresh tortilla to snack on! So glad I found this spot…read moremostly for their fresh tortillas!!

Stopped by just to grab an energy drink but ended up leaving with Carnitas, tortillas, and some…read moresalsa. Absolutely amazing! Was delicious and will definitely come back again for more!