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.

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.

Salumeria Ovello has become one of those places I look forward to having all week long. The smell…read moreof fresh warm focaccia coming out of the oven, simple ingredients that actually taste fresh, and sandwiches that somehow feel both light and deeply satisfying at the same time. Simple ingredients done really well; fresh meats, crisp vegetables, soft bread straight from the oven. It's the kind of lunch that reminds you how good simple food can be when the ingredients are quality. The owner and staff always seem genuinely happy to be there, and it gives the whole place such a warm and welcoming feeling. They also have little Italian drinks, snacks, and specialty goodies that make it fun to grab something extra alongside your lunch. It's a smaller little shop, so I recommend taking your sandwich to go and eating over at the Sonoma Plaza. Such a special little spot in Sonoma.

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).

"Sausage Society- Taste of Sonoma" is an e-commerce biz. I know the name is a mouthful. But those…read moresausages are soo delicious! They sell gourmet handcrafted: sausages, cured meats, charcuterie, mustards, and cheeses; and local wine and beers all online. All of it is made and sourced locally. Also the pricing is not fru fru over the top. For instance, 5 pack of sausages (1.5 lbs) is $17.95. 3 oz mustards in signature tins $4. They also sell membership, with starting price at $49, to receive a curated food kit. They are able to deliver most items throughout California. Free delivery in Sonoma. Currently, there are no out of state deliveries. Now let me tell you about my food kit I bought. I ordered the Oktoberfest kit. It was on sale for $17.99. Great price for five German bratwursts (1.5 lbs), 3 oz mustard, and two 16 oz cans of Sonoma Springs Brewing Company beer. Yes! The brats are organic and made of pork, spices, and fresh garlic. I could smell the spices and garlic as I pulled the brats out of the bag. That's the smell of fresh homemade goodness. I grilled a couple in a skillet. They were delicious. The flavors were spot on! Fabulous! The mustard came in a shallow tin with a twist off lid. It was tasty as well. But be careful when twisting the tin open, the mustard kinda ran away and spilled out from me when I took off the lid. The kit was delivered with blue ice that kept everything cool. Plus the owner operates a brick n mortar restaurant called Sausage Emporium on the Sonoma Plaza. societysonoma.com @societysonoma @sausageemporium

I was unable to attend the virtual event part of this yelp event, however I was able to purchase…read morethe Oktoberfest kit from Sausage Society. The package was sent safely packaged to our home in a cooler type box, keeping the sausage, mustards, and beer cold. We cooked our sausage on a pan on our stovetop. We put them inside some toasted buns with ketchup, the mustard provided, relish, and sautéed onions. The whole dish came together beautifully and deliciously. The sausages were clearly amazing quality and paired so well with the beer and mustard provided.

They have a full variety of Olive Oils flavors to suite every palette. You can sample the various…read moreflavors or custom blends of flavor. The representatives were very helpful and knowledgeable. The store is very clean and the displays pleasurable. The oils are a bit pricy but the end results of flavor are pleasing.

Figone's is a wine country legacy that provides the highest quality police oil, soaps and so much…read moremore in the old world style and tradition of making fresh local olive oil. The infused and naturally flavored olive oils are the best and I am constantly running out of them! They make unique gifts and love their plates and table cloths with lemons painted on them, very Italian. The taste servers are wonderful people and they make the tasting fun and informative! The suprise was the balsamic vinegar, was some of the best I've ever tasted! The shop is full of unique gifts, flavors and the decor is old world with a calm ambiance, right off the Sonoma city square! Treat yourself to the best!

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

Any time I'm in Wine Country, specifically in Sonoma, and it's Strawberry season (which is NOW) you…read morebetter believe I'll stop here and get a few pints! The strawberries here are a deep red all the way through and are so super fragrant that you can smell them as you walk up to their stand! Service is super friendly and pleasant, and prices are justified for the bomb quality you get. Other types of fruit and produce are also sold here, but do not skip out on these strawberries. On my recent visit, we purchased half a flat(6 baskets) of berries to devour as is, and as a dessert course after dinner. It was a delicious Griddled Banana Bread Strawberry Shortcake and it was an instant hit!

Quality strawberries, So Very Sweet! Wonderful Friendly…read moreFamily owned Business! The only place to by Strawberries!

An interesting and partly keto-friendly snack that I picked up at my local TarZHAY, this bag of…read moreCheese-O's was delicious. Super easy to eat, they are a zesty crisp snack that left no greasy crumbs on my hands. Easy and simple ingredients - cheese (milk, salt, enzymes, annatto), brown rice, oat bran, quinoa and garlic. Yeah, there's some stuff in there that isn't keto but the serving size of ONE BAG has only 9 grams of carbs. Considering that the line is somewhere around 20 grams, I think it's good enough. I didn't have to eat the whole bag - it's alot - so maybe next time I'll try to save some. These are going on a shopping list for future purchase! [Review 14592 overall, 91 of 2021, number 295 in California.]

Specializing in Jack cheese, Sonoma Creamery makes a long list of varieties. They also do some…read morecheddar and bleu selections as well. In nugget, loaf, wedge, and party tray forms, you can get: Garlic Hot Pepper Habanero Chipotle Pesto Pizza Im a fan of the nugget packs as they are portioned just right for a snack or sampling. The hot pepper isnt as spicy as I thought it'd be so the next time Im going Habanero.