Still the best place for fresh and quality milk products. I don't buy milk or creamer anywhere…read moreelse. Very clean establishment and very friendly staff. I highly recommend this business.

On a recent road trip, my friend Denise and I made Rosa Brothers Milk Company a must-spot on the…read moredirt tour. I like milk and its by-products, especially ice cream so this place seemed like a natural place to visit. And, even though it was small, and even though it is not in anyone's map of California places to see before one dies, this place was a tourist attraction that I will remember till the day I can no longer enjoy milk and the mustache it leaves behind. When we arrived to the spot there was a sole attendant, his name was Anthony and he was endearing to the max. I explained to him an abridge story of our road trip and why we made it a spot to visit. He was like really, like he could not believe that this was an intentional stop on a multi hour road trip. I was like, in my mind, this is not a Thrifty ice cream run bro, this is like a milk experience, of course it is a spot on a road trip. What I did say was like--- you are wearing a uniform, (like one of those that (I Love) Lucy waited for in the 1950's), and there was a window into a factory with workers producing milk, and you have souvenirs, thus the joint is a stop to engage with, a stop to plan for, a stop that naturally fits in someone's road trip's tour. After I said a version of all of this, his smile and eyes became wide, like he really was understanding that his presence and this joint was not just a local milk joint but could be a pit stop that can go white with fame. My intention was to get a milkshake but Anthony explained that they did not sell any. I mean I accepted it quickly, but with some lament as a milkshake is my favorite ice-cream by-product, but I made due with what I could. First, I got a chocolate milk in a bottle. Anthony was kind enough to open it for me. I used to be a big fan of chocolate milk, cause it was a staple in the school's free lunch program and I always found it refreshing and sweet and cooling. Which makes me want to define the difference between refreshing and cooling in terms of taste. I guess refreshing makes one go ahhh like after taking a sip of cold cola, and something cooling makes someone feel the crisp of cold within the body, like eating a chilled lemon paleta/popsicle. And on this day, I drank a bottle of milk and found it to be a nostalgic snack down to the last sip. It is important to note that Denise noticed that they had flavors like Orange Blossom milk, and banana ice cream flavors. So this places dares enough to think outside the box or should I say milk carton? Anthony was also lovely enough to bring out samples of their packaged ice cream. I will be honest I cannot remember all the flavors I tried but I think there was cookie and cream. And the ice cream tasted rich, deep, and fresh, like it been churned recently for pure enjoyment. Like it was meant to be good first, then sold next. And thus at its core it was artisan, not mass produced. I guess that is why they explain their products to be "farm direct." Since I could not get a shake or a cone, I decided to get one of their ice cream sandwiches. I went with what I tasted and knew to be good---- the cookies and cream. This decision was also based on the cookies they used. I reviewed the picture but the cookie was not listed. I ate the sandwich outside in the car, and every bite was a morsel of smooth crunch and velvety ice cream. It was familiar and new, it was reason enough to want to visit the place again. In fact I tried too, on the way back from the road trip but it was closed on that day. Too bad, I have put it on my return spots, I found it to be that wonderful, but again milk, ice cream, and all that it stems from it, I am a fan of, so it makes sense for me. But until then, I got the sweatshirt I got from this place to remember it!

I purposely looked this place up because of the nut butter I previously tried. The store is not big…read morebut has lots of variety, olives fruit nuts nut butter, Gift baskets are available and I enjoyed my visit and purchased items including a dark chocolate turtle. Service was good she pointed out a few items I asked about. Its a cute place and Im glad I know where they are now.

Just received some of the chocolate almonds as a gift. They tasted very delicious. I was happy to…read moresee that they also offer nut butters, so I just ordered some. Can't wait to try them.

I have heard about this chocolate shop for about a decade, but as it is about 70 miles from my…read morehome, I had not been there. But on a recent Quilt shop hop, imagine my surprised to discover the Quilt store was two doors down from Stafford's. I think that was a sign that I had to go visit. The double sign was that the quilt shop gave away coupons during their event for one free piece of chocolate. So for my free piece of chocolate, I chose the red wine truffle. Oh my goodness, I had to close my eyes to savor it, the taste was that sensational! The shop itself is beautiful. It has tables inside so you can sit and enjoy their confections. All of the shelves are lined with all kinds of specialty chocolates. These include chocolate covered nuts, truffles, bars, Pops, and all kinds of delicious concoctions. You can order single pieces at the front counter for an individual choice and they will compose a box of your selections. They also had many, many packaged items ready to go on the shelves. The staff were friendly and very knowledgeable about their offerings. They were willing to explain the different flavors; the cost of a box of six individual truffles which you can select was $12.50. There's parking in front of the shop on the street and also behind. It's nestled in the Porterville downtown area with multiple Restaurants and eateries very close by. One could have a fun day window shopping, lunching out and then popping by Stafford's for a sweet treat and to buy gifts to take home. Absolutely not to be missed!

Love Stafford's chocolates and their drinks and staff. They have different unique flavored…read morechocolates for different seasons but the local favorites remain the same and stand the test of time. I know everyone love the red wine truffle, but my personal favorite is their lavender truffle. Did I forget to mention that they have sugar free chocolates too for diabetics. Those sugar free ones are the best in town. I wish they have an even larger selection of sugar free chocolates bc those are truly amazing They also sell drinks like the Portervillian ( a specialty latte), various matcha flavored drinks etc. and have a loyalty card for drinks only. I can't wait to find out what else is in store as the months go by. Sometimes I find a sourdough loaf of bread sitting on the counter for sale. Wish I bought it cuz it was only there for like a week.

The best jerky in existence, I've tried ALL jerky's and this little goldmine in porterville is the…read morebest humanity has ever offered it's so delicious

This place has been around as long as I can remember. As a kid my grandma used to bring me here…read morewhen I visited in the mid 70's. You can imagine my excitement when in 2024 the same building I remember as a kid is still there. The smells, the flavor OMG I was so happy. I had not been to Porterville in over 40 years. And the one day I get back, Plano Jerky brought back all my fond memories of grandma and childhood. The treat of fresh jerky. Thank you Plano Jerky. Make some memories of your own with their awesome jerky.

I've never been more offended in my life. I was shopping at the Niles farmers market on Saturday…read moremorning August 16 when 6 peaches came to $15, I simply asked for a receipt so I can show my husband. The boy told me I could only have a receipt if I paid by phone (Zelle/Venmo,) not by cash then this lady (assuming his mother) started yelling at me and told me I was holding up the line.(there was one other person in line) then she yelled at me that this was California and everything was expensive and commented on my Louis Vuitton wallet. I'm glad she can spot a good fake designer wallet In a way I'm glad my granddaughter was with me so I could teach her in this moment not to be mean or rude to people just because they don't have money. I also apologize to the lady and told her it was my fault that I didn't realize I had chosen something that was going to weigh this much, but she just rolled her eyes at me and didn't care. In the end, I am glad that I asked for my money back. I bought six peaches and two apples for $10 from a few stands down. Is it because I am white with blonde hair that this lady was so MEAN and rude to me? Or was it because she thought I had a designer wallet? I felt sorry for her son. This was a teaching moment for him as well and he just sat there humble and quiet. I felt really bad for him. It is really sad that we have gotten to this point in America that we treat each other with so much hate, and unkindness. All I wanted was a receipt to show my husband how much I paid for the peaches! I was not trying to cause any trouble. Honestly, what did I do? The lady yelled at me that this is a farmers market, but I have gotten handwritten receipts off of a generic receipt pad before from places like this in the past. It's not like my request was from left field . It hasn't been a big deal in the past. I will never ever buy from this farm again and I tell everyone to AVOID THIS BUSINESS as well just for the embarrassment you put me through with my granddaughter. The one star is for the young man who stayed in control and was not confrontational or emotional or just plain MEAN. ‍

Customer service was not great and product is individually picked and yet not best quality.read more

THE place to go for snacks, agua Fresca, ice cream, smoothies, fruit salad you name it! Oasis has…read morealways been a go to for satisfying these cravings! Support local businesses! This time around we got the tostilocos and the watermelon agua fresca. The tostilocos had the perfect amount of each ingredient and the serving size was HUGE I could definitely share one order with 2+ people! The watermelon agua fresca was the perfect refreshing drink and not too sweet! A perfect combo for a hot summer day. Service was good! They're always so nice here and orders come out in a decent amount of time it just depends on how busy they are!

The place has the best fresh fruit drinks. Fresh fruit salad that's big enough to share…read more Its vibrant colors make it a very happy spot to lift your spirits.

A good pit stop for a sweet treat in Tulare…read more The parking lot was spacious, and the interior was much larger than I expected. There was also a connected taqueria, though no one was staffing the counter during my visit. One downside was the lack of a clearly displayed menu with prices and offerings. Instead, most of the options were showcased through the display cases, which were filled with premade fruit cups and a variety of ice cream flavors. I opted for the fresas con crema, which arrived in a massive cup filled to the brim. It was a bit difficult to eat with the small spoon provided, but I certainly appreciated the generous portion. The strawberries tasted fresh and naturally sweet, balancing the rich sweetness of the crema. All of the granola was concentrated on top rather than layered throughout, which made the texture less consistent. I would have enjoyed a bit more granola overall, as the crunch was one of my favorite parts of the dessert. While the price was slightly higher than at similar shops, the portion size helped justify the cost. I would appreciate more transparent pricing and a clearer menu, but the employees were friendly and helpful throughout my visit. They also stay open later than many nearby dessert spots, making this a convenient place to satisfy a late night craving for fresas con crema.

Customer service here is top notch! It's a shame the ice cream prices are not, and also my waffle…read morecone was old, but the ice cream is delicious!!! You can really tell the ice cream is home made, and not store bought! Super delicious! If I return, I'm gonna skip the cone!

A little pricey but worth it! Located in downtown Visalia, they're open late. This could easily…read morebe addicting.

Scoops has potential to be a great ice cream shop in the heart of downtown Visalia, but it falls…read moreshort in several regards. Over the summer, I've frequented scoops as the location and atmosphere are unique and fun. It is in a great spot, and has friendly staff behind the counter. Unfortunately, the ice cream itself is intensely unremarkable. Flavors at Scoops are either minimally flavored creamy milk or absolute hydrogen sugar bombs. There is no in between. I did enjoy one flavor, but I inquired the scooper if they made it in house but was disappointed to learn it was one of their imported flavors. Additionally, the dirty sodas are not so dirty. They are simply overpriced sodas. Moreover, the staff is helpful and prompt, but management fails to realize that a single scooper for a busy night sours the experience for all. Long lines and wait times are easy to build up especially when the more involved items are being ordered. A few times I've heard some people tell the scoopers that they know the owner, at which I've questioned the point. Odd. Speaking on owners, of the times I've visited Scoops I've seen them once. His contribution was yelling at his scoopers. It created an awkward environment and longer wait times. For being vocal and seemingly involved in their community, I expected the owners to be more involved and professional. Poor scoopers. Scoops has potential, yet the atmosphere and friendly staff are hindered by mediocre ice cream and incompetent upper management.