This place rocks! So many local goods and goods from businesses around California. I was shocked at how large the selection was and how many brands I recognized. There were also a lot of smaller brands that I didn't recognize, so that was great too! They're just off the highway, but far enough in that if you weren't specifically looking for them, you probably wouldn't find them. I'm so glad I saw a video about them and went to check them out. Getting on and off the highway right here is super easy, which is great because crossing the constant flow of cars can be difficult from some of the other fruit stands and shops. read more

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Cute spot but talk about highway robbery no pun intended. I would have walked away satisfied if I was held at gunpoint and my wallet was taken instead of paying $11 for 5 fried artichokes the size of quarters. I will continue to stop at Pezzini to drop my loads but skip the food truck in the lot. Some of the worst fried artichokes in the central coast read more

Pezzini Farms - Garbage fried artichokes from the food truck at this highway stop - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Castroville, California

My husband and I were driving back from Big Sur and we were going to go to giant artichoke. However, I saw signs that said Pezzini farms and advertised all what they had. I immediately had my husband take that exit and check it out. When I saw artichokes artichokes and more artichokes,, I was sold. I went there to look and see what they had. We found so many amazing items! We purchased pasta sauce, artichoke salsa, artichoke focaccia, bread, artichoke bread, artichoke sweet bread, like banana bread, but with artichokes, we bought actual artichokes, artichoke pizza, and mushroom pizza, frozen deep-fried artichokes, a Japanese black watermelon, a cactus plant, artichoke raviolis, and some amazing soft English muffins. Very unique. I know it was a lot, but we don't live close by so we wanted to stock up. What I really like about this place is the friendly people there especially Sara and there was another gal that unfortunately I didn't get her name and the fact that all the artichoke items are from the artichoke fields there and they support local/family bakers and businesses. We also went to the "Choke Coach" it was recommended by Sara. It was on the premises and it was a food truck that primarily sold artichoke related items. I ordered the three artichoke tacos, which were amazing and the grilled artichokes with a lime cilantro dip. Very yummy! My husband ordered a bratwurst sandwich. The people working there, Maria and Bety we're very friendly and great cooks and customer service I was so glad we made that turn off the freeway! This place is a true gem. They also have cornhole to play while you're waiting for your food or just want to enjoy some fun for a minute. There was a cute, big chair for a Kodak moment read more

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Do no Farm Roadside farm stand located at the heart of one of Castroville's many farms, with this one being in business since 1929. This Farm is one of the original (maybe *the* original??) farms that started growing Castroville's famous Italian Green Globe Artichokes. The Good: *Bigger than the usual farmstand, as this place is pretty epic with tons of great stuff from not just their own Farm, but other neighboring farms and other local producers. *As fresh as it gets, as most of the produce is grown from within feet to a few miles away. *Artichoke cupcake was delicious! Seriously. Try it. :) The Meh: *Parking lot is smallish but it's ample. *Service was, well, it got the job done and not much beyond that. The Ugly: *Prices are a little high, but I still always try and buy a few things to support them. Conclusion: Definitely worth a stop if your traipsing thru the Central Coast. read more

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Stopped at Pezzini Farms to buy some fresh artichoke only to be disappointed. It was early Sunday and they had sold out the day before. To not have any artichokes for the rest of the weekend was surprising. The cashier was not friendly nor provide condolences for not having any artichokes. We will go to another farm next time we are in the area. read more

Pezzini Farms - Farm sign - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Castroville, California

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I really enjoyed my brief visit and I had a great time perusing and buying lots of items. However, I was really disappointed that when I got home (four hours away), to find out the bread I bought was burnt. I don't blame Pezzini farms, but their supplier. I expected higher quality. I'm not sure how much I paid since I threw away the receipt, but I'm suspecting it's probably an $8-ish loaf. If I could, I would return it. read more

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People didn't even say hello when we walked around, no artichokes. The strawberries we bought looked good but were so sour we threw them away. Wonder if owner might have been rude as my friend was a minority. Not sure but the unkind treatment makes me not want to go again. The people at the food truck in the back were kind & the grilled artichoke was good with the sauces. I'd stop only for the food truck. read more

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I happen to see this place while I was looking for somewhere to stop on our way home from Monterey. I wanted big artichokes, but they're not quite in season, so we bought smaller ones. They have such an assortment of just about everything! We bought some cheese, salami and some bakery items. Such a well organized and clean place. I could have spent $1000.00 in there ! While checking out, out the cashier Mary had us laughing about picking the crops(artichokes) , her grown kids, school and college. She had my granddaughters laughing. We will definitely stop there again! There is also a small truck selling Elote corn and a few other items. If you're nearby, please stop and check this place out! Say Hi to Mary. She has been there 30 years. read more

Pezzini's had great quality products and produce but the prices were extremely high. The place is cute. The employees were ok, not real friendly. I'm glad that I went there but I wouldn't recommend it to others due to the prices. The food at the food truck was ok. read more

Nice place to stop on the way to Carmel. Nice variety of canned goods and delicious pastries. You must purchase the frozen artichoke hearts. So good read more

We love Pezzini Farms so much; I noticed they carry a lot of high-end specialty goods and you definitely get what you pay for! Amazing products and very friendly staff. We're especially fond of the raw honey and raw cheeses they carry. In the future I'd love to see them carry Raw Farm products. For now, we'll keep driving to New Leaf or Elroy's once a week for those. read more

May 31, 2026 - stopped in on my way back from Pismo Beach because they are the only place I've ever seen Small/baby artichokes. Why are those so good? Because small or "baby" artichokes generally do not have the fuzzy, inedible choke. Absolutely delicious and perhaps I should not post that secret here as they may be harder and harder to find! Plenty of parking and the staff is always friendly too. read more

My husband and I were very hungry, so I suggested we stop by Pezzini. We ordered artichoke tacos. They were overpriced but worth it because they were pretty good. Their store offers a lot of great California-grown food. This place has a lot of potential. I hope they plant trees so that, in the long run, they will provide shade. I also think it would be great to have a small café there. Imagine enjoying fresh coffee by the field and the freeway, lol. Also, they should provide more parking and more seating. I believe this place could attract more tourists, which means more jobs for locals. Also, please add some shade like a sunbreaker or something; it was so hot when we went. We would love to come back when it's not so hot. read more

I randomly saw Pezzini Farms on Google Maps, so we decided to stop by and see what offerings they had, particularly artichokes as we are in the artichoke country. The fresh artichokes were fairly pricy, but if they were picked more ripe, maybe the flavor would be better than store bought ones. We ended up only purchasing the artichoke focaccia bread (made by Arcangeli's in Pescadero, known for their artichoke breads) for $10. I like that Pezzini Farms had offerings from a lot of local businesses/farms. They are a nice farm store to stop by on your way through Castroville on Hwy 1. The Choke Coach food truck (see my review for them) was parked here offering some artichoke dishes, so my wife and I tried their fried artichoke. read more

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Fun little farm shop in Castroville with lots of artichokes for sale -- and food products and gift shop merchandise. I wanted postcards but no dice. Nice to browse but artichokes are sure a lot more expensive than they used to be. Lovely fields outside the shop with artichokes growing. Cute food truck and a couple of tables. read more

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Not just any roadside farmstand: Pezzini carries the best products from the best producers. Chico Rice, B&R Farms apricots, Christopher garlic: all of it from great California family enterprises. The fresh produce looks fantastic, and they sure do know artichokes. read more

Upscale little store selling live plants and food products. Pricing tends to run on the higher side but they definitely have some artisanal items that are hard to find elsewhere. Walked out with a jar of blueberry/elderberry jam, two glass vases of Swiss Yogurt locally made in Monterey, a jar of Artichoke Lemon Pesto and some of their Artichoke Bread. The Artichoke Bread honestly was just pound cake with a couple of artichoke pieces mixed in but tasted pretty good regardless. The yogurt was really good! Absolutely 0 additives + high quality milk that you can taste. Haven't tried the jam or the pesto yet but I'm sure those won't disappoint. read more

Pezzini Farms - Baby Artichokes - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Castroville, California

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When I visit the coast it's a MUST to stop at Pezzini's to take home a case of artichokes! Their staff are so welcoming and helpful! They have a large selections of goodies as well, fresh baked breads and homemade pies which I take home too ! read more

Stopped by this cute farm store last week on the way back from Monterey specifically to get some fresh artichokes. They had a few kinds available but I went for the classic large ones which one of the employees suggested. It was harvested fresh that morning and it was definitely apparent when I looked at the stem that evening before steaming them. Super fresh, large and tasted delicious. While there we also got some baked cookies which were yummy. Next time we come by I'll also have to pick up some seasonings and try more of their fresh produce. The lady helping me was also super nice. Will definitely visit every time we go to Monterey! read more

Great cute unique jar items and tons of cheese and meats to choose from as well. Free bathroom and even cute cups and olive oil souvenirs. read more

Pezzini Farms - Cute farm lots of items for charcuterie boards - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Castroville, California

We love everything about this place. If I could give it 10 out of 5, I would. We drive all the way from Sacramento and always leave completely stocked up. These are truly the world's best artichokes, along with amazing snacks, plants, produce, and other delicious treats. Be sure to try the artichoke cupcake with cream cheese frosting. It's similar to zucchini bread, not too sweet, and yes, it actually has artichoke pieces inside. The staff is always friendly, helpful, and happy to answer any questions you may have. They offer artichokes in several sizes (extra small, small, medium, large, and jumbo), along with cooking directions, recipes, and tips. But honestly, these are by far the best artichokes anywhere. The leaves have so much meat on them, it's incredible. I cannot stress enough how amazing they are. What else would you expect from the artichoke capital of the world, from a family that has been doing this for over 80 years? They also sell cheese, fresh produce, spices, oils, jams, honey, homemade loaves of bread, and so much more. It is definitely worth the stop. We usually leave with a huge haul and start counting down the days until our next visit, because nothing else compares. And don't miss the artichoke food truck on site. We had artichoke tacos and deep-fried artichokes with dill dip. Everything was fresh, delicious, and not greasy at all. Stop by and pay them a visit. There is something for everybody. read more

Love Love LOVE the Heirloom Artichokes !!! The staff is extremely helpful and very friendly! I order by the case several times each season. Best is taking a day drive over to purchase at the stand!! read more

Cute little roadside stand! Fresh fruit, fresh artichokes & assorted veggies. Cheeses, sauces, pestos, jams, pastas, and fresh baked bread. Beautiful flowers and fun areas for photos. Very friendly service. read more

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This is an awesome place to pick up souvenirs or snacks from the area. It's a really pretty store too just to look at. For Christmas I bought my friends and family goodies from here as presents. You can shop online on their store as well. read more

Pezzini Farms - Outside of store - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Castroville, California

Whenever in the area we always stop by. The gal that is usually there in the morning is extremely friendly! They have a great variety of artichokes and other fruits and veggies. Along with pies, baked goods, just about anything artichoke you can think of and salsas, olives, candy....we even found fresh (frozen) pasta! I took home a cute succulent too! If you stop by when the food truck is open you're in for a treat. They have fried artichokes! You can also buy them frozen inside the store. Stop by, you'll be glad you did! read more

We were on the road and decided to have lunch at the Choke Coach (food truck) parked at their lot. This fresh "farmer's market" owns the lot and the bathrooms. I think they should expect that folks coming there are travelers and I wish they would be friendlier since we were going to shop there after all. Unfortunately, the middle aged lady lied to my husband about not having the restroom key with her. She also lied to another woman about not having the key because when I went there she then handed me the key and everyone else was lining up in front of empty restroom thinking someone with a key is using the restroom bc the cashier told them. Then I went to purchase fruits and I noticed the price was lower inside than the ones on display outside. I pointed it out and the cashier lady was not happy saying that she just did not have time yet to update the price. She honored the lower price (it's California law), but then she groped the berries I was buying for at least 5 seconds with her hands which I thought so weird, then later only to point out that I took them from outside which I asked are they different? She said, no...so not sure what she was trying to point out. I also bought an Artichoke cupcake amd she charged me 4.99 which I thought pretty steep..not sure if she intentionally marked up the price since she lowered the fruit price for me? Their register is not one you scan, so basically they are just punching whatever price to it. I also asked her for the restroom key as we were still having to drive some more and she said, "again?" Rude, just rude! I was going to come back on our way home to buy artichokes to take home, but I will not do so after the sour experience. read more

We heard about it from my neighbor and took a ride over. What a great place. They have so many wonderful gourmet items, olive oils, food items , frozen artichoke hearts, frozen clam chowder to die for. Beautiful gift items, such as tea towels, kitchen items, so many different things. I could have spent the whole day there. They had a food truck that served various artichoke items. We sat out on the patio and had some deep fried artichoke hearts....excellent!!! Bought some of their sourdough French bread....never had anything better. Highly recommend stopping by and make sure you allow some time to shop. The service is friendly and the atmosphere is breathtaking...to be in the middle of the farmland is so soothing. read more

Can't afford shipping anymore. Best artichokes but not to have shipped. Pezzini needs to come up with better shipping methods. I've bought from here many years read more

We stopped in at the Choke Coach today (9/24/2025)to try their deep fried artichokes and articoke soup. I have to say we were very disappointed. The Articoke soup was thin and tasted like chicken broth. The deep fried artichokes were very greasy and were mostly batter with very little artichokes in them. With so many places around Castroville to have this Articoke treat, I wouldn't get them here again. read more

Legendary farm stand with a rustic no-nonsense interior and the best artichokes in the world. These are heirloom artichokes grown from cuttings of the family's own plants, passed down for generations. They are unique. Store supplements these with a variety of gourmet products, from chocolates to pasta to tomato sauces, Pezzini's own brand or local brands. On the pricey side but worth it. Bonus is an on site food truck selling fried artichoke hearts. A must! read more

Great place and an unexpected stop. Being from the East Cost we never saw such beautiful produce. read more

Pezzini Farms - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Castroville, California

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Pezzini Farms is a family owned artichoke farm and market in Castroville. For over 80 years the Pezzini family has been growing Heirloom Green Globe Artichokes. A large selection of local produce, jarred sauces, pickled vegetables, nuts and Gizdich Farm Pies. Be sure to have lunch from the Choke Coach, the fried artichoke hearts, artichoke tacos and the artichoke Po boy were all delicious. The Artichoke Cupcakes are the perfect dessert. Friendly staff, great place to sit and enjoy an artichoke treat. read more

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I LOVE artichokes, and have been wanting to check this market & food truck out for awhile and we finally found the time to go. We were lucky to get there with only a few other people before a crowd came up. Parking is right next to the market. We got the artichoke tacos, steamed artichoke, veggie lumpia and tri tip sandwich. Tacos were my favorite. Veggie lumpia was a bit odd.. peas, corn, green beans and I think we got a piece of artichoke? I'd skip those next time. We played cornhole, I'll keep the suspense away.. I won lol. Bathrooms are clean, friendly staff, good food. read more

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What an amazing farm stand! We were heading home after a fun weekend in Monterey and I kept seeing all of the beautiful artichoke plants in the fields so I searched for a farm stand on our drive and Pezzini Farms popped up. Wow! What a fantastic farm shop. The staff here are so friendly and the items they sell are curated with so much love and support for the local farms and makers in the area. The local produce, spices, olive oils, vinegars, baked goods, EVERYTHING was excellent! I bought a big bag of baby artichokes and a big bag of the large heirloom artichokes, some great pasta, spice blends, aioli, and jars of sauce and it's been fun to use it all and remember our trip. Can't recommend stopping here enough! You'll definitely find so many great things! read more

I'm really into small produce stands like this one and was craving some artichokes. Pezzini Farms answered that craving. The only reason it's not 5 stars is because the almonds i purchased were stale. I loved that they carried so many local items like ice cream. We unfortunately went at a time the food truck wasn't running but maybe next time we will plan for the food truck. read more

Pezzini Farms - the inside of a store - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Castroville, California

I love this place - great place to stop on my way from Monterey back to San Jose. I had the artichoke cupcake once and it was really good but they always seem to be out every other time I've gone. They have a good selection of in-season produce including artichokes and a lot of specialty gourmet items. I think it is a fun place to stop for gifts. I have yet to get anything from the food truck but it looks delicious. They do have a good amount of outdoor seating. read more

Have you ever tried an artichoke cupcake? Pezzini Farms is an adorable little stop right off the highway with fresh, delicious produce and lots of unique snacks. We were getting hungry and saw a sign off the road; we love artichokes so we decided we had to stop. The grounds are really cute and there was plenty of parking. The staff was very friendly and told us our dog was welcome to come in and shop with us. We ended up getting some artichoke cupcakes, which were very yummy. Think banana bread with cream cheese topping but with artichokes. We also got an amazing stalk of fresh Brussel sprouts and some other snacks to try. Then we tried the food truck in the parking lot, "The Choke Coach" which was just the cherry on top of our stop. I highly recommend stopping by if you are in the area. The fresh brussels made for an amazing dinner that night and we will be stopping by again next time we are in the area. read more

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Such a lovely spot for local and organic food and fried artichokes. Highly recommend.

I've been their customer for over 20 years. Their artichokes and brusell sprouts are the best. Only things better than the produce are the people, the best around. I like to go for motorcycle rides over the hill to the coast and I stop every chance I get. read more

Love this place. We always stop when we visit the area and come home with fresh artichokes and usually a loaf of bread. The employees are always very nice and helpful. read more