Great service and local shop for getting groceries and snacks. Pretty crunchy. Frie plus staff.read more

The Food Bin is not a clean place. The people are uppity and moody. The room where the sandwiches…read moreare made is humid, moldy, and dirty depending on who has the low paying chore of making the sandwiches that day they may or may not wash the lettuce and other produce very well or not at all. The sandwich preparer does not usually have a food preparer certificate, which is required in California. If you're thinking of getting a sandwich, just go to Whole Foods or New Leaf and get a legit sandwich made right in front of you, if you don't like it, they'll make you another one at no charge usually. The Food Bin and Herb Room are outdated. The place is like an old hippie that smokes cigarettes instead of cannabis, NO BUENO.

I recently left a pretty scathing review of Capitola Produce Market near Gayles Bakery because the…read moreexperience there was genuinely disappointing. But right afterward we came to Sunnyside Produce and the difference was night and day. That contrast made me realize how important it is to give credit where it's due, especially after calling out bad service somewhere else. Sunnyside absolutely deserves praise. From the moment we walked in we were met with kind helpful people who were actually attentive and happy to assist. There was no attitude or indifference, just friendly efficient service. The team here clearly cares about what they do and about the customers walking through the door. The produce is fresh vibrant and well-organized, with a great mix of organic and local options that are thoughtfully stocked. Everything looked clean and cared for from the shelves to the displays, and it made shopping here feel relaxed and enjoyable. The prices are solid too, better than most other local places when you factor in the quality. It does not feel overpriced, and you actually leave with the sense that you got value for your money. What stood out the most to me is the atmosphere. This place has a soul. You are not just shopping, you are being welcomed. That is rare. After our visit I felt like this review needed to be written not just to balance out a negative one, but because Sunnyside Produce genuinely deserves recognition for doing things right. If you are looking for a place with real service, real food, and real people, this is it.

Excellent produce market in Soquel .They have a very nice assortment of fruits and veggies.Plus an…read moreassortment of other items like dip chips ect.The employees here a very helpful.They have a nice parking lot

Newman's Own What's not to love about this sex symbol…read moreturned food company 43 years ago. According to the Newman's Own Foundation website, over $600 million has been generated for charity since 1982. Paul Newman was one of the first super stars of my generation that I recall found a passion and gave back to those in need. I'm not going to go on and on about the programs this company has supported because you can look them up. Five Stars for everyone that buys his products. I'm a fan of the Cookies!

I'm an unabashed fan of Paul Newman having seen and enjoyed most of his films (faves include The…read moreYoung Philadelphians, Hudsucker Proxy, Slap Shot) so naturally when he decided to start a food company in 1982 that would donate all profits to charity ($600 million so far) I was all in reasoning that a solid citizen of his stature wouldn't mail it in by selling or promoting crap. I'd be right as the quality is nonpareil. Over the years I've developed a taste for his Sockaroni pasta sauce, his salsa and especially, his lemonade which is always a treat. So if you're shopping and see his name on the shelf, take it from a lifelong cynic, Newman's Own isn't some celebrity vanity project shilling makeup or mediocre tequila... Newman's the real deal and easily runs the table on stars (BTW, check out The Hustler.)

I stopped by just to take a quick look, and somehow found one of my new favorite spots in Santa…read moreCruz. Far West Fungi is small, clean, and genuinely charming. Don't let the size fool you though, because the food is doing a lot. I ordered three things: Nashville portobello sandwich - meaty, bold, and tangy. Every bite delivered. 8.5/10 Grilled cheese - buttery and herbaceous, with a tomato jam that ties the whole thing together perfectly. Honestly flawless. 10/10 Empanada - flaky, rich, and deeply umami. The kind of thing you keep thinking about after. 9/10 And I have been thinking about all of it since I left. Reasonably priced, friendly staff, and food that genuinely surprises you. My only note is that seating is limited, so just be prepared for that, but it's a small gripe for a spot this good. Will absolutely be back.

On Thursdays 2-5 they have happy hour: Cafe items are 25% off. Oddly enough, the best thing was the…read moremushroom ice cream. Here's the run-down: 5/5: Candycap mushroom ice cream: awesome. It's made by Mission Hill Ice Cream. $10 for a half-pint. Tastes like a complex maply syrup flavor. 5/5: Candycap caramel. $1.50 each. Great sweet mushroom flavor. 3/5: Maitake flatbread $14. The flavor is jumbled from all the ingredients. 3/5: Mushroom grilled cheese $16; overhyped. 1/5: Candycap cookies. $3. Almost no flavor. Terrible.

The redheaded saleswoman at the stand was extremely rude and unprofessional. She saw me come over…read moreand continued to chat with her friend for a good 2-3 minutes while I stood and patiently waited. When she finally looked over, I asked if I could taste the kimchee. Then she very rudely responded that the market has been closed for twenty minutes (although most stands were still selling) and that she was all done and gave me a dirty look. If she was closing up shop for the day, she could have addresses me politely, and furthermore started taking down the signs that says try our kimchee! But she did neither, and was just hanging out with her friend complaining about something and decided to take her anger out on me. Although they make quite tasty kraut, I will not support a business who hires salespeople to be so unprofessional rude to its customers.

Farmhouse Culture makes sauerkraut of various veggies. a 8 oz jar sells for $6-7…read more locale: JLS farmers market(7/1) varieties: -apple fennel -kimchi -horseradish leek -jalepeno -beet -carraway drink: shot of jalepeno kraut juice (1)-3 ounce -mostly sour with jolt of spiciness. -helps clean out insides?

The Old Wooden Market, been there for almost a century. An awesome small business owned and…read moreoperated by a local family. good selection of ramen noodles too.

The Wagner wine tasting at Santa Cruz Sports Bar was awesome!!! The food was paired with the wine…read moreand each pairing was fantastic. The wine list was great and the prices were very good. Santa Cruz Sports Bar is the hidden jem of Ventura.

I guess I'm going to be reviewing all of my favorites first…read more... How do I love thee Santa Cruz Local Foods, let me count the ways... first off I love the CSA model but am allergic to too many common foods to be able to be in one without either inconveniencing them or sacrificing a lot of the items in my basket. This is completely flexible and lets me decide from week to week exactly what I want. They will even deliver to my door by bicycle if I want, though since they've added a delivery location within walking distance I no longer use that. I used it before they added that location, though, and thought it was great. If you do a pickup, either bring your own bags or remember to bring back their sturdy waxed boxes next week so they can reuse them. They'll also take back egg cartons and milk bottles, etc. (Mark anything with a deposit on it so you get credited.) Prices are often a little above going to the farmers market, which seems perfectly reasonable to me because of the convenience. We go to the farmers market too; I just love being able to order heavy staple items like potatoes, Claravale milk, brown rice, onions, and winter squash through here. (Hopefully not all at once; I AM walking with it, though I've had a few occasions where I waddled home with several shopping bags full, milk bottles clinking, and a half flat of something.) The selection is a little more limited than most of the local farmers markets but it's no-brainer local (they clearly mark anything that's not local), and they will leave something off your order (and not charge you for it) if it's not up to their standards, which I really appreciate. It's also rare for them to leave something off an order and always for good reasons like bad weather that made a crop unexpectedly not work out. They generally have extra things that you can buy a la carte at their Mission pickup, too, which is very handy for picking up an extra bunch of greens or pound of potatoes or something. Oh, and bulk local olive oil? Yes, please! Also I love their orange-yolked eggs, and just wait until strawberry season... I often get strawberries from all of their farmers and have a strawberry-off and it's hard to choose which I like best. Last year they had wonderful obscure varieties of citrus like rangpur limes; I'm very excitedly waiting for this year's selection. They usually have some special somethings that I can't find at the local stores or farmers market. The avocados I get through them are always wonderful no matter which farmer I pick, too. They also usually carry ice cream and sorbet from places like Mission Hill Creamery and Scream Sorbet (I am addicted to the nut sorbets, personally.) The raw almond milk is also great; I get it every now and then though I also drink the super-delicious Claravale because it is delicious in its own right. If they don't include the ingredients on the website they'll find them for me when I ask. Because of celiac disease and multiple food allergies, I have to be super careful with what I eat so this is very helpful. Also, the people who run it are SUPER friendly and incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about their food.

We recently signed up via the Groupon offer that they did. Loved loved loved the sampler box that…read morethey gave us - enough to ask if they would do such a box every week. They did! They now have an Abundance box, which is a pre-made box of veggies. We are looking forward to buying that every week and supplementing with other locally sourced offerings. Things we like: - Like a CSA, but far more convenient. We have no commitment; order each week. - You can order pre-made boxes or a la carte. Think of it like an online Farmers Market (but more convenient) - They have more than veggies. - Convenient pick-up locations, including one in Los Gatos. We are fans! Looking forward to the next box.

Product is organic which is why I bought the chips, and they taste good. But I stopped buying them…read morebecause of the unhealthy oils they are made with. I wish they could start using avocado oil. So I could start buying them again!

Delicious chips and crackers!!! Look for them at Costco…read more Great, eco-conscious company who makes persistent improvements to their method and reduces waste from multiple angles.