Darling gift shop with a range of gifts that suit my subversive and silly side, as well as items I…read morecan send for birthdays to relatives who don't share that vibe. Slowly collecting fun socks from their display to keep my feet warm while I work from home. Staff are great, and so are the prices. I love to stop in when I'm nearby to pick up a book order or have a hair appointment.

Although I am from Hawaii, my online experience with Tiddle E Winks was great! I've been trying to…read morefind a store that was shipping two specific snoopy palm pals since the palm pal site doesn't ship to Hawaii, and I came across this store! My order came in about 3 business days and was shipped very quickly! I am glad to have given my business to a small local shop in California and definitely will try to visit the store if I'm ever in the area some day.

OMFG! I remember…read moreDouble Rainbow from when I first moved to the Bay Area in my 20s and it instantly became my favorite ice cream. The flavor I remember is called Its A Goodie -- french vanilla with peanut butter and fudge chips. Yup, still awesome! Ok sweeter than my adult palette likes now but hella nostalgic. I paired it with coconut. Not a flavor I remember from back in the day but also an excellent taste. Again, adult me would like a little less sugar and perhaps the crunchiness of the coconut but I'm being picky. Mississippi mud pie seemed like something to try and I'm glad I asked for a taste. Coffee ice cream with a fudge swirl and crushed cookies. Both workers seemed happy and offered lots of suggestions. There's one table inside and a few more outside. They also have some tourist items like tshirts. When I got home, I researched Double Rainbow. There are a few stores left and you can order online (min 8 pints). Just ignore the saturated fat...

I wanted to stop in for ice cream while out and about, but I've been trying to be more thoughtful…read moreabout choosing dairy free options, thus enter in Chocolate Cow's shaved ice. To start off, the line situation just isn't ideal, so it would be nice if they put up a rope to help cordon off the line from the payment area, but the service itself was very helpful and friendly and the ice cream barista was able to make the perfect shaved ice for me when I asked for light root beer syrup. My shaved ice was absolutely delicious and I loved their flavor options so I would definitely come back next time we're in Sonoma.

My favorite in Napa County. Locally owned mother daughter duo. Kelley family…read more Small production. It is focused on dark chocolate in its recipes. I regularly order from here. Truffles are their specialty and shows. Always fresh nothing old or stale. (and i have a very sensitive olfactory and tasting palette both wine and chocolates) Favorites? 1. Raspberry 2. Zinfandel 3. cabernet sauvignon 4. salted caramel 5. Apricot 6. Port Love love love love

As a chocolate fiend - was strolling around the main square in Sonoma and stumbled upon this shop -…read moredecided a few chocolates would make the perfect desert after lunch! Had a lovely conversation with the women that worked here and settled upon a sleeve of chocolates! Loved the fact that they incorporated wine flavors too and slowly enjoyed my selections on my journey home

This is not a true fruit stand. It is a 7/11 made to look like a fruit stand. The produce is the…read moresame quality as Safeway and Lucky's with elevated prices. I'm not sure why everything is sticky, not very clean and it always smells like something has gone bad. It's a fine store, so long as you know it's just your standard corner lick made to look like a farmer's fruit stand.

I've driven by this spot so many times and I've always wanted to make it happen so I've finally…read morestopped in for some fruit, snacks, and light grocery needs. It's quite robust for how small it is. I love their snacks section; dried fruits, nuts, wasabi peas, trail mix, Asian snack mix, etc. They have a great selection of fruits both traditional and some slightly more exotic options especially depending on season. Some local products and imported options (oils and pastas), it's really a lovely roadside addition to our area. I can see why it's been here for so many years. Pricing is fair, convenient location off the drag, good variety of goods.

There's not many places near the square that you can get a really good lunch without feeling like…read moreyou're in a sit down tourist trap. In fact, the Cheese Factory might be the only place. This is an old fashion deli gussied up for Sonoma. It gets busy but everyone working here is attentive and even nice. There's a ton of interesting cheeses (duh) and pasties (yum) but I come here for the coffee and Butcherman sandwiches. You can't go wrong with any of the sandwiches which are large enough to split if you aren't a big eater. Cubano: not traditional but delicious. Ham AND pork sausage. Jack cheese and avocado. Mortadella: with pesto and burrata. Another delicious break with tradition. Even the Arnold palmer (ice tea and lemonade) is good. There are seats in the back and a few outside but I like the counter in the front window. Enjoy your food and watch the world walk by.

We stopped by Sonoma Cheese Factory on the Sonoma Plaza hoping to recreate some great memories, but…read moreunfortunately it just isn't the place it used to be. Years ago, this was our go-to stop in Sonoma for wine and cheese tastings, incredible sandwiches, BBQ, and browsing a lively marketplace. It always felt busy and full of energy. This visit was a completely different experience. The store felt sparse, the cheese selection was much smaller than we remembered, there were no cheese samples, and we couldn't find their own branded cheeses that we used to love. We stopped in to grab lunch on our way home. The sandwich menu is now limited, and you can no longer build your own. We ordered two sandwiches, and while they were decent, they didn't justify the high price. There is still both indoor and outdoor seating, which is nice, but the overall experience felt like a shadow of what made this place so special. I really miss the vibrant marketplace where people gathered to sample cheeses, pick up lunch, and enjoy everything Sonoma had to offer. Sadly, we won't be returning. With so many outstanding places to eat around Sonoma, this no longer stands out and, in our opinion, has gone downhill.

Best chicken in Sonoma! Wed Fri Sat and Sun. Also they are one of the only places that carry…read morechampurrado. I often get it in the mornings.

Every time I get up to Sonoma I find myself rendering an opinion on whether I could live there. On…read morea recent drive through I concluded that I could not or maybe that I could but didn't want to. Later that afternoon I found myself at El Brinquito and that all changed. Owing to the population, Sonoma has what us Marin-ites can only describe as a plethora of Mexican food riches. As for me, from here on out I need only one. This one. El Brinquito is a market and a meat market and a provider of what I can only describe as some of the best steak (super) tacos I've ever consumed. How good, you ask? After the first visit I was back again inside of the week for the exact same thing. On the weekends they barbecue chicken which, from the way the girl at the register said it, I garnered the impression that it was something worth trying. Maybe, but I'll have to get it to go. From here on out, I won't be passing through this area without a stop for Carne Asada Super Tacos (under $5 apiece).

So glad we found this place after a morning at Traintown. It's a little piece of Italy in Sonoma…read more We ordered the porchetta sandwich on their housemate focaccia, calamari salad, breakfast with rucola, and sopressata (which is made there)! Everything was so good and the staff was so friendly. My husband took a bite of the sandwich and he said "I would make the drive just for this." It was that good! Would be a great place to pick up lunch or some snacks and head to a winery.

I have not stopped raving about this place! I had the Massimo sandwich and it was incredible! The…read morefresh focaccia was unmatched. I really wish I lived closer. 10/10! Parking: couple spots right in front.

Not a cheese person, but absolutely loved stopping by here and picking up some quality cheeses! The…read moreworkers are very knowledgeable and friendly. They helped us pick out cheese options that were great - we liked the spicy ones a lot, and walked away with some soft and harder varieties. And such good prices too! Would recommend anyone stop by here.

The cheese is wonderful. This is a small store off the beaten path of Sonoma Square. It is well…read moreworth the trip to get there and enjoy the cheeses. The representative were friendly and helpful.

Great selections. Great service…read more Great workers. Good pricing. 10% Tuesdays for anyone 55++

This market has some of the most beautiful produce I have ever seen, and such a wonderful…read moreselection! It is a little on the pricier side for a grocery store, but everything seemed very fresh. I wish they had an area where they showcased more of the local offerings and snacks (maybe they had one and I missed it).