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.

The food here is super fresh and locally sourced. The staff are super nice and fast. Love this…read moreplace!!!!

IMHO Such a…read morebeautiful produce market! We had just finished having breakfast at The Cook House and my friend needed to buy a bunch of green onions, so across the street we go! The first thing I noticed before entering the market, was the freezer compartment chock full of Marianne's Ice Cream! Unfortunately, we didn't have a cooler in our trunk to keep any frozen goods cold, so we had to forgo buying Marianne's. The market is bright, clean, and full of beautiful produce and other staples. Cashier was friendly.

what would improve Capitola Village produce is to have organic fruit and vegetables? I stopped…read morethere once and they did not have any organic apples at all. I have not been back because I do not like to have fruit with pesticides because not only is it on the outside. It can go into the inside. And you can't wash off the inside, especially the berries.

I've visited LJB many times over the years. They offer a great selection of produce year round…read more They also carry Gizdich pies, Polar Bear ice cream, Marianne's ice cream, and other locally sourced items. They have the best selection of dried chili peppers and a large variety of nuts and dried fruits available year round. Every fall, they host a great local pumpkin patch for the kids, which features a variety of food trucks. There is plenty of parking, and it's easily accessible right off the 101. If you are looking for great produce or a fantastic pumpkin patch, stop by LJB Farms.

LJB Farms is a spot I recommend for something a little different. Every year in mid-July, they have…read morea huge sunflower field that is absolutely beautiful. Walking through the rows of bright yellow flowers with the hills in the background makes it a perfect summer outing and a great photo opportunity. In the fall, they host seasonal activities that are fun for both kids and adults. The farm stand is full of fresh produce and local goods, and the festive decorations make it a nice place to spend a weekend afternoon. It is family-friendly and has that welcoming local farm atmosphere that makes you want to come back. LJB Farms is not just about shopping for fruits and vegetables. It is also about experiencing the seasons, from enjoying the sunflower fields in summer to the fall activities later in the year. It is a great place to bring kids and spend time outdoors.

I stopped in to check out the prices on meat. I heard that they are a great butcher shop. It's a…read moresmall spot that sort of inconspicuous. The meat looked fabulous. Prices were not as inexpensive as I had expected, but they were still definitely better than the mass supermarkets. They had a good selection of ethnic mate as well as regular meat. They also had a lot of other stuff in the market that he might not find elsewhere. Parking is pretty good and it is close to West San Jose, which means no long drives out of the area. I would recommend this place and will be coming back more often in the warm weather when we are barbecuing.

We always stop by this spot when we're in the South Bay. They have Great meats for BBqing!read more

This is a great local produce market tucked away in a small plaza…read more Their produce is presented so nicely! They have fresh organic products and everything is always stocked up well. The prices are reasonable and the market sells a lot of necessities for groceries.

New owners obviously don't keep high standards of running the store! Too bad. All good things one…read morecould say about the store before are gone! Very unfortunate, because it was a great, conveniently located little store, that always had great inventory and fresh produce. Not any longer. Now myself and my friends go to Deans. Thank goodness it is close by too.

Cupertino Market is a wonderful little store offering groceries and produce at affordable prices…read more I'm so glad this place exists and you can leave with a full bag of fresh food for $10-20 for your family for the week. With how crazy inflation has gotten for groceries, anything to save helps. There is a lot of good variety of fresh fruits and veggies here. I usually can find good prices for tomatoes, apples, onions, and other basic cooking staples here. That said, you do need to be careful when picking out your food because some items might be getting close to expiration or are going moldy or bad already. So just pick and choose diligently. The shop does get crowded after work and on weekends, so it's best to come during weekdays or earlier mornings if possible. The workers here are always nice. It's well lit inside and they usually have fresh fruits outside the door as well for you to browse before you enter the store. Overall, cool place to shop. I enjoy frequenting here when I can to grab groceries for my family!

This is my go to place for getting quick produce. The staff are always nice, and the prices are…read morebetter than any other grocery store. Great variety of fruits, veggies, and some pre-packaged goods. The only drawback is some of the produce can be old and past its prime, with some items being rotten. I suppose you get what you pay for.

This is a two-acre specialty fruit and flower farm tucked away in a residential neighborhood, the…read moreremnant of the Cosentino family's larger produce farm that succumbed to progress when Hwy 85 was built. They have a super cute little farm stand selling produce, jams, syrups, and a few knickknacks. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Cosentino's also offers classes and events among the fruit trees and flower gardens. I went for a beginner's watercolor class on a warm spring afternoon. Shaded by fruit trees, about 20 of us sat at a long table decorated with fresh-cut ranunculus flowers and learned to paint tulips (very badly in my case!) from a local artist. It was a really sweet way to spend a couple of hours and remember back when orchards were the life blood of the Santa Clara Valley. The farm features heirloom fruit varieties and picks them ripe, so I'll definitely go back in the summer for stone fruits and berries. It was a little early in the season for a good selection when I went.

I finally got the chance to visit this local fruit stand and it really didn't disappoint. It's…read moretucked away in a really nice, quiet cul-de-sac in a clean neighborhood behind Branham High School on the south side. If you live in the Almaden or Branham area, it's such a cool little hidden gem and definitely worth stopping by. The fruit looked super fresh, though the prices are higher than I expected, more like Whole Foods level prices. I thought going straight to the source would mean much lower prices, but what you lose in price, you definitely gain in freshness. For example, their strawberries were $5 per little green basket (three for $15), which comes out to about $5 a pound. At Costco, organic strawberries are $5.49 for 2 pounds, roughly $2.75 per pound. The giant seeded watermelons were $12.49 here, compared to $6.49 at Walmart. (Suggestions from a visitor) A couple of friendly suggestions that I think would be really helpful: It would be great if they posted online what fruit is in season and what will be at the stand, along with the prices. That way people can plan ahead and know when to make the drive when their favorite fruits are available. Also, there are no signs letting customers know they can go in the back. I only knew because I saw pictures on Yelp. Locals who've been here before probably already know, but as a first-timer, it looked like an employee-only area so I didn't go back there. A simple sign would be awesome, it would bring more people to the back to sit, eat, and enjoy the space since most fruit stands don't have that nice extra feature. Overall, worth visiting if you don't mind paying a bit more for freshness.

What happened here?…read more Store used to be 90% produce and 10% grocery items. That seems to have been reversed. Went in and couldn't find anything we needed and the produce they did have didn't appear fresh at all.

The cashiers should have a bit of manners you tell them have a nice day and they are so rude they…read morenever answer back and tell you to have a nice day and very very rude but don't get me wrong I love going there I know everyone has bad days but don't take them to your job and take on us we're your customers who go buy things at your store hopefully this manger reads this message and talks to his workers this is for all his workers