I absolutely love the Lugano sandwich from The Fruit Bowl in Waterloo, CA! It's ham and Swiss with…read moreroasted red bell peppers on your choice of bread, and ciabatta is always my pick. I crave it often and happily make the 10-mile drive whenever I'm in the mood--or stop by when visiting my aunt and uncle-in-law. The young lady who makes my sandwich is always so energetic and delightful. Her friendly service makes every visit even better! This fruit stand has so much to enjoy: rice torta, zucchini torta, Teleme cheese, fresh breads, fruits, vegetables, and some of the best sandwiches around. Their fresh fruit shakes and gelato are delicious, too! If you're traveling along Highway 88, The Fruit Bowl is definitely worth a stop. There are so many delicious options--you'll want to keep coming back to try more!

My family loves it here. The fruits are sweet! Love the ambiance. Cinnamon Rolls and pies are to…read moredie for here. My husband enjoys the sandwiches as well. Very friendly, service is great.

Absolutely FRESH and ORGANIC veggies and fruit…read more Met these folks at the Tracy Farmers Market, and their produce just looked amazing. I've bought produce from them before and it tastes wonderful. You can tell the difference, the chili peppers are spicy, the regular peppers a little on sweeter side, the greens are crisp and last longer. Great prices and service with a smile!

We started one of our farmers market days here at this spot first. There is for sure a decent…read moreamount of parking. When we first arrived, the greeting to customers was non existent until about after being there for 10 mins, as we walked down the bread aisle leading to the cold section. And we had a question tall asl about pricing of their daily veggie baskets that they make for quick sale items. After that the associate continued speaking with us for another 5 mins. Overall, there are some really good and fresh selections here. From honey, to veggies and even okra chips as well as local grown coffee grounds. The presentation and cleanliness are evident. Pricing is in the middle. You will find some reasonably priced items and some a little more than others. Our choice of pickings from here, were their basket of the day deals for $3 filled with variety of veggies, jalapeños and watermelon and shallots. Within a day or two we enjoyed each items for lunch or dinner. Good tasting local grown foods.

My wife and I have been enjoying their fruits for several years at the Farmers Market in Fremont…read moreIrvington. While driving to my wife's family Thanksgiving, we saw their stand and decided to see what they offered here at J & J Ramos Farms. It was fun to see what other fruits and vegetables they had. I am sure during the summer, they have an abundance of fruit.

This place is definitely better than one of the Brentwood location we went to. The guy at stand was…read morevery friendly and they had clean buckets and cleaning stations for your picks. We picked some yummy blueberries and cherries. We went on a weekday so it wasn't as busy.

We came late in the year (June), but still got a ton of plump cherries. Next year we will come in…read moreMay when the season starts. I am still very happy with my haul. Just come early, as it does get very hot as the day progresses and the parking lot is small. They do sell other berries at the stand as well.

I highly recommend this farm for cherry season…read more I went today (Saturday, May 7), which was the first day of cherry season at John Podesta Farms. Why did I rate them five stars? Let's find out. 1 star = organization 1 star = price 1 star = variety 1 star = customer service 1 star = bathrooms Here's the longer version. **Organization** I love how organized they are. You start by visiting their website and getting yourself on the notifications list. Then, when summer gets closer, they send you an initial text gauging your interest. If you're still interested, you get a second text asking you how many people you plan to bring and how many pounds you plan to pick. Then your final text is your reservation with directions, the liability waiver, instructions like bringing a bucket and a ladder, etc. This is the most organized place I've ever picked fruit at. As an organized person myself, I was very pleased. The only piece of information they don't tell you in the multiple communications that would be helpful is that they open at 9am. So, I showed up at 8:15 and had to wait. **Price** Where else can you get cherries for only $2/pound? Nowhere in California that I know of. Even if you add the price of gas for the round trip drive, I bet they're still cheaper. As a reference, they ask you to bring a 5-gallon bucket (you know the ones they sell paint in when you have to paint a house), and if you fill that bucket to the top, it only costs $60. **Variety** I picked only bing cherries while I was there because I was on a time limit, and I didn't have time to frolic, but I know they have bings, rainiers, brooks, and corals. **Customer Service** The owner of the farm is so helpful, upbeat, and friendly. He's got a great vibe that just gets you in a good mood. You can tell he's passionate about the cherries, and that passion is contagious. **Bathrooms** I know, you're probably thinking, who gives an entire star for porta potties? Let me tell you who. The adult woman who has a bladder the size of a toddler's, that's who. And it's not just the fact that they have porta potties that makes me happy, but there's also a hand washing station with soap and paper towels to dry your hands. During a pandemic, that's a really nice touch, don't you think? (worth an entire star, amiright?) So, there you have it. 5 stars for this cherry orchard. I will definitely be back.

Sweet cherries. Nice farm for family outing. $2 per pounds is reasonable price and you get to…read moreexperience to explore and taste the cherries before you pick it. Nice people, nice place. This is our to go cherry picking place every year.

Driving by at 55 miles an hour, we saw this cute fruit stand and decided to check it out on our…read morereturn trip. Great decision. They offer washed samples for you to try before you buy. Today they were selling Rainier and bing cherries, peaches and nectarines. Tried the cherries and they were sweet and fresh. Got a mixed pack for $9. Woo hoo!!! The ladies were very friendly and easy to talk to. Great customer service.

Best Chinese food, don't believe those who complain with out even trying it…read more My personal favorite is chow main , mixed vegetable, and pork fried rice. With a 1L Coca Cola, dip the coke in the wine freezer for a few so it's extra cold. Wish they had a spot back out here in Texas that was anything near as good as this. I can just taste it talking about it now.

They have a good variety of products. Their deli is very good. It's a staple in Linden.read more

We ended up at Alpine Blue Farms on a whim because the first farm we went to didn't allow dogs,…read moreeven though my dog was in a backpack. Alpine Blue not only allowed dogs, but had their resident farm dog sitting on the passenger side of one of the carts going up and down the dirt road. This local farm also beats others in prices! At the end of May, only cherries and blueberries were available to pick and everything was $4 per lb except the yellow cherries which were $4.50/lb. What a steal with today's inflation! The 1st farm we went to was way more than this. I like that this farm is widely open and you can explore anywhere you'd like. There were so many variety of cherry trees to choose from and I was surprised how large of an area there was for the blueberries. Not sure if we missed where the ladders were, but some folks near us had one. The place is clean and well maintained. Some paths were full and lush with grass. There were families just chilling and having a picnic in the orchard. Another plus is that it wasn't crowded like some of the other farms; we hardly saw anyone while exploring. They even offer rides up or down the road. All the workers there were so friendly. The sprinklers were on at the time we went, which made it fun dodging water and helped cool us off in the near-90° heat. There were portable washing stations and potties, and a sink by the check-out in case you want to wash your hands or fruit before bringing home. Overall, a great relaxing experience. Huge orchards, unbeatable prices, fresh fruit, and dogs allowed!

Came here for the first time today. Great experience. Super nice staff. Will definitely be coming…read moreback yearly.