From the moment I stepped inside Sonoma Spice Queen, I was surrounded by the inviting aroma of a…read morethousand good things. It's clear that Sonoma Spice Queen takes the saying 'variety is the spice of life' to heart by handcrafting an assortment of small ‑batch organic spice blends right on-site. I was also intrigued by their tea blends and mixes, some which, according to the kind staff member who patiently answered all my questions, could be enjoyed with just about anything except animal milk. Sonoma Spice Queen makes beautiful gift boxes filled with spices and other local delights like honey and jam, perfect for sharing the love. Your recipient will be thrilled and deeply grateful for your thoughtfulness!

Wonderful store in downtown Petaluma with lots of spices, teas and flavored salts. The shop is…read morebright and airy and the owner is helpful and informative.

We had a great stop here while in the area on a day trip. It's a cute little shop, not huge inside…read morebut has a nice charm. This is their store, but they make all their product right across the street. You can also pay for a tour over there as well! Ice cream: 5/5 The ice cream was delicious. They have several flavors that look like they get rotated out. Price: 5/5 The price was extremely reasonable. $4 for a scoop and the scoop was large! Customer Service: 5/5 We had amazing customer service here. The gentleman working was extremely personable. He brought out a platter of samples for us to try of different cheeses and butter and he taught the kids some Spanish in the process! He made the whole experience much more fun! If you are in the area, this is a great place to grab some ice cream or a coffee and enjoy the beautiful neighborhood around here.

What a fun stop on our way home from Bodega Bay. The Creamery, which is a fully working industrial…read morecreamery, was closed but the Cheese & Ice Cream shop was open. They offer sandwiches, like their $5 Grilled Cheese, and have a decent amount of deli stuff to go with your sandwich. You can also taste a wide assortment of cheeses that are made on site. Their ice creams, also made on site, are rich and creamy. Delicious after lunch or on a hot day. The guy behind the counter was exceptionally helpful, knowledgeable and service was exceptional. I recommend stopping by if you're in the area or passing through.

If you're looking for one of the most genuine, down-to-earth wine experiences in Sonoma County,…read moreBarber Cellars is an absolute must. This is not your typical tasting room--it's a family-owned, hands-on winery where you can really feel the passion behind every bottle. Mike and Lorraine make the experience personal, welcoming, and incredibly informative without ever feeling pretentious. You're not just tasting wine--you're getting the story behind it. The wines are excellent--small-production, thoughtfully made, and true to the Petaluma Gap. We enjoyed it so much that we ended up joining the wine club, which has been a great way to stay connected and discover new releases. The setting inside the historic Hotel Petaluma is cozy and relaxed, and pairing their wines with the cheese selection makes it even better. And as a bonus, they also have Barber-Lee Spirits right next door, which is worth checking out as well. Whether you're a serious wine enthusiast or just looking for a fun, authentic stop in downtown Petaluma, this place delivers--great wine, great people, and zero attitude. We'll definitely be back again and again.

We love this place!! We have been coming to their tasting…read moreroom in the Petaluma Hotel since we moved to town seven years ago. Their wines are great, each hand crafted and unique. You will often be served by one of the wine makers, who will answer any questions you may have. Their Pinot Noir is a great expression of the local specialty. The "Kitten With a Whip" rose' is the most flavorful rose anywhere. The Pinot Gris is the best white wine anywhere. The Sangiovese is wonderful with food. They have also become the Petaluma Cheese Shop. They have delicious cheeses from this area and around the world. They also do sandwiches, fondue and dessert treats. The venue is a part of the restored historic Petaluma Hotel, a bright and airy space with cozy couches and some vintage video games.

Ok. This an absolute must stop. Attached to Hotel Petaluma. You can enter through hotel or front…read moreentrance. I wish I would've take more pictures. The store is absolutely adorable- variety of seating options. We sat on two small couches with a fuse-ball table. My guy beat me 4-0 while we waited. Our cheese expert- which I'm pretty sure is the owner but can't remember, was the best. So knowledgeable and nice. We ordered a glass of wine and the cheese board. Comes with a card explaining where the cheeses are from and a toppings bar. So much fun mixing and trying new toppings- very cool experience. Best part is the cheese club! Immediately joined. Highly recommend for great wine, cheese and an awesome experience.

Cheese? Yes please!…read more Cheese shopping can be intimidating, especially at a grocery store where the options are endless and you might be afraid of purchasing something you may not like. But thankfully the Petaluma Cheese Shop's tasting board lets you try 8 unique types of cheese, better yet.. the curated board constantly changes so each time you stop by you are delighted to new flavors. I also love that it comes with a fresh baguette and a variety of condiments to mix and match as you taste. You'll leave the Petaluma Cheese Shop feeling grate and cheddar than before!

What an amazing and magical place to spend a day. Thank you for showing us your incredible farm and…read moresharing your delicious cheese. Loved every second. Highly recommend a visit to all in the area!

We have been happy CSA members of Tara Firma Farms for 3+ years now and highly recommend for anyone…read morelooking for a local, sustainable farm co-op! The eggs are wonderful, delivery prompt, online store very accessible, and they conveniently partner with other local farms to provide veggies + fruit in addition to their sustainable meats (most CSAs will only provide one or the other). We came across Tara Firma initially via online / yelp searches shortly after moving to the Bay Area in 2016. When my husband and I initially started looking into vegetarianism for animal welfare reasons, I suggested we visit a farm that employs best practices of ethically and sustainably raised meat to help inform our decision. Tara Firma offers free educational tours every weekend and so we drove up one day with our 2 dogs (leashed dogs welcome!) and another family with their 3 (non furry) children for a fun Petaluma outing. The tour was informative and our guide was clearly super passionate about their mission. The farm was very beautiful and the lands idyllic -- we loved the fact that the cows were so free range that we could just barely make them out as a tiny dot in the distant hills. We all enjoyed observing the chicken dynamics around their mobile coop with their rooster guard, and they showed us how unperturbed the hens were when removing the eggs from the nest-- evening letting the children carefully take a couple out. Ultimately, we decided to pursue a vegetarian diet (especially after my husband met the pigs there), but we joined the CSA for their eggs and veggie share + cheeses (sourced from partner farms). We also have purchased meat occasionally for visiting carnivore families and friends, as we wanted to ensure if they were going to eat meat -- they were getting it from a farm like Tara Firma that does it in the right way. The best part of the CSA was their pet share as we realized buying offal from this farm would be a great compromise for our dogs (who were rebelling against our plant-based diet experiment) as we just wanted to provide our dogs protein with leftovers / byproduct without creating additional demand on the meat industry. Our pet share included amazing proteins like heart, tongue, cheeks, as well as more indulgent items like liver and kidney. Even the trotters and bones I would use to make broth in order to flavor / disguise our dogs' vegetarian kibble haha :) We also occasionally received some freezer burn meats, which cannot be sold for human consumption but safe (and very drool-worthy) for our dogs! Unfortunately, the pet share program has been discontinued but there are still plenty of diverse offal options in the farm store! Overall, a great local farm to support and highly recommend a visit!

I was lucky enough to be invited to a private tasting at Saltonstall Estate! Marina was a gracious…read morehost and her wines and olive oil were terrific. I especially loved her sparkling wine and her current Oregon White Truffle Olive Oil. Delicious! The sprawling grounds are lovely and it's definitely worth a visit when in Petaluma!

Visited Saltonstall Estate over 4 years ago & we thoroughly enjoyed their wines and olive oil. Now…read more4 years later it was a must!! They are an amazing couple who are great hosts! Highly recommend it! Their sparkling pinot is amazing!!!!

One of my favorite things about Sprouts in Petaluma is the deli. Their made-to-order sandwiches are…read moreseriously one of the best hidden gems in town. Everything tastes fresh, the ingredients are high quality, and they're always made just the way you want them. The bread is fresh, the toppings are generous, and you can tell they don't skimp on quality. It's hard to beat the value for such a delicious, filling lunch. The store offers a sandwich bar with made-to-order options alongside its deli services. Beyond the sandwiches, the produce is always fresh, the bulk section is amazing, and I love discovering new healthy products every time I shop. The staff works hard to keep the store clean, organized, and welcoming, making it an enjoyable place to shop. If you haven't tried the deli sandwiches yet, you're missing out. Whether you're stopping in for groceries or just grabbing lunch, Sprouts Petaluma is always worth the visit!

I was coming from Napa and I needed to get Rumiano organic cheese or raw cheese. I was surprised…read morethat the sprouts had neither. I usually always find it at the sprouts in Oakland. I went around the sprouts store in Petaluma several times and never found either of these cheeses. I also asked the man at the meat counter if he could help me locate it and he thought I wanted a Parmesan cheese by a similar name. Regardless to say, I never found either cheese I thought all sprouts carry the same items. I was disappointed that I could not find my special cheeses here that I always find at the Oakland sprouts.

My new favorite coffee spot in Petaluma. They also serve a few different beers. The Horchata latte…read moreand churros are a must to order! The outdoor area is right on the Petaluma River so the views with a nice latte was perfect. has a little kids play area that my toddler really enjoyed. We ended up staying for an hour just enjoying the afternoon. We will definitely be returning.

Cute coffee shop with lots of open space outside seating adjacent to the water. Food and drink…read moreofferings were somewhat mid-- the matcha was good, empanadas were okay, banana bread on point. Service is friendly and pretty quick, overall decent. Great spot for catching up with people but the food and drinks I tried did not leave an impression.