This was actually my FIRST time at Pleasanton's farmers market. When I tell you, I'll be back every…read moreweekend! I came around 1220 (they close at 1) and fully regret that. Next time I'll be there when they open. There were still a good amount of vendors and music out at that time. But a lot of them were closing up and had all the samples gone. I got the juiciest Cara Cara oranges, fresh flowers, and a crotchet kit for my daughter from Saltwater Books & Gifts. The walking space is a little narrow and it was annoying (on my part) to drag my wagon through the aisle. So if you plan on bringing that, or a stroller, just be prepared. I truly can't wait to go back.

Ok, I really wanted to like this Farmer's market but I was a bit disappointed. It's quite small,…read morestopped to buy an empanada, looked at a couple stands, and we were done in about 15 minutes. We also went about 12:20pm and they close at 1p but that still wouldn't have changed how many vendors there were. I did like that the marching band was there and they ended at 12:30p so we caught the last couple songs :( I don't know how often the band is there, but I'd go back just for the band, I love marching band music.

Everything is fresh and delicious. Small yet lively farmers market :)…read more The vendors are so kind with fast service!

Great place to hangout during summer. Fresh veggies, fruits and yummy eateries…read more Above all great entertainment by the various artists performing in the farmers market.

What a great find! We have been going here alot lately and I already have favorites. The…read morestrawberries from the first stall when you enter is the best, I think hey are much sweeter than the strawberries from Rodriguez Farm. The grapes from the grape guy are huge and sweet. I love how the grapes are layed out on the table. We get pastries from Star Bakery, and tea is great at Chafolio. We also like the dumplings at the dumpling stall. The market is also pretty clean, with plenty of walking space. Not overaly crowded (atlest as we have seen) compared to some I have been to. There are plenty other stalls here, please check it out if you are in the area.

Always a great experience - although I missed my raw oyster connection last Sunday. There were an…read moreawesome and consistently great supply of seafood esp. oysters. Shout out to Evola Family Farms for two great filets and Fungi Farms for amazing mushrooms.

This market is only open on Saturdays at the San Ramon city Center. Because it's located in the…read moreparking lot, it doesn't look like it's a lot of space. But what it lacks in space or having a seemingly small area, it makes up for in density. Walking through once I got in, I was pleasantly surprised with just how much beautiful produce was everywhere. There's also a section for prepared foods and products. There's also some live music. This place is a truly fun place to visit. I was here with fam and we were picking up ingredients to use all in the dinner that evening. We ended up getting lamb chops, eggplant for baba ganoush, some potatoes, and some ingredients for a light salad. Luckily, I had family to help because I'm not the best at being able to cook and use all the ingredients that I pick up from the market that day and the dinner was really delicious. I also picked up some tamales, which were really amazing when I had them for next week (I froze them). For an early day snack we also picked up some food from the yakitori stand, which is run by a chef who actually has a restaurant at the city center. All in all, just really good selection, delicious food, great vendors, and just a general great time with great vibes

I have been to a few farmer's markets and this one was pretty good. I was in the area for a sports…read moreevent and happened to see it at the mall. Parking was easy since it was at a mall. They even had a crossing guard to make sure no one got hit by cars. There were so many vendors at this one. From fruits and vegetables to food trucks and so much more. The produce here was very fresh and so much of it. The people were so nice to. The prices were from great to Bay area prices. So a little of both. They divided the stalls in a little order so it made sense. It was easy to shop there. A lot of dog friendly places to. It's a great one to go to if you can.

Frest Harvest Farms is more a mini-mex market than a pro;…read more -meat counter -panaderia -mexican grocies -mexican snacks, ice bars buys: Bimbo cupcake (ala twinkles): ..99 cents. -slightly different -Bimbo has many "cakes" resembling american eats plus some unique mex ones. takeouts: -open air market -lots of nearby parking.

I am glad that they reopened as I enjoy having a produce stand close to my house. I enjoy fresh…read moreproduce and they have a pretty good selection for winter! They have not been open to long and I think if we all give them a chance this spring they are going to have some great produce and more food to purchase. I did go there a few days ago looking for eggs, and herbs, but they were out. So will try again soon.

We discovered Harina on a visit to the Niles Farmers Market in Fremont one Saturday morning. Upon…read moreperusing through their selection of baked goods, we decided one of everything would be a good way to sample their treats. We got: - ube mochi (5/5) - ube spiral croissant (5/5) - adobo pandesal (5/5) - chicken empanada (5/5) - beef empanada (5/5) Everything sold here was an absolute winner! The next time Harina is at the farmers market, we are making a beeline for them. They sell out of items, so be sure to go to them first and early! The staff were so welcoming and pleasant and approachable enough to answer any questions one might have about their offerings.

I have a certain love for farms, and whenever the opportunity comes along to visit a local farm I…read moretry my best to take on that opportunity. I had the honor of visiting with Kristyn Leach and the Namu Gaji Farm several months ago. In case you're wondering about the name the Namu Gaji Farm provides fresh organic vegetables exclusively to the San Francisco restaurant Namu Gaji, but there's more to this story than that. Kristyn Leach is a native South Korean who as in infant was adopted by an Irish American family in New York. She was introduced to farming when she got involved in an urban community garden while attending college. Her interest grew and upon relocating to Washington state she began planting her own perilla. Perilla more commonly known as Japanese shiso is an essential herb in Korean cooking. When Kristyn moved to California she took on the task of managing a lettuce farm where she continued to grow her own perilla. She found work as a cook at Oakland's Camino Restaurant, and it was there where the chef introduced her to the Lee brothers of Namu Gaji. One of the brothers, David, was actively seeking a supplier of organic Korean perilla for their restaurant. Kristyn told us she had never met anyone who was so passionate about the herb. Their collaboration began there as Kristyn agreed to farm Asian vegetables for the Lee brothers. The Sunol AgPark located in Alameda County is a collaborative farm community owned by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission managed by a third party (SAGE) and shared by several farms who lease the land on an annual basis. It was there where Kristyn found an acre of available farmland to start the Namu Gaji Farm. Through her own studies she learned of traditional techniques of Korean peasant farming as well as New Age holistic farming. She combines ancient techniques as well as new ones on her farm. Unlike other farms she welcomes wildlife creating a natural habitat for birds and fosters specific insects and micro-organisms to provide nutrients in her soil. Bad insects are warded off by natural means as well. Sustainability is key on the Namu Gaji Farm. Kristyn does not till her soil and does all of her farming by hand. Her soil contains twice the organic matter as required by organic standards. She has even concocted her own fertilizer using kelp. Her annual water use is 50,000 gallons which is half of what the other farms on the Sunol AgPark use (between 100,000 to 140,000 according to a SAGE representative on our tour). Upon taking a walk through her farm everything just looked wild unlike any farm I've toured before. Because it was pouring rain on the day of our visit I kept the photo-taking to a minimum. On the farm she grows two types of peppers for Namu Gaji in addition to Korean melons, Kabocha squash, several types of radishes, burdock, Napa cabbage for kimchi and Korean soybeans. Today she grows more vegetables than the restaurant can use so she has created a CSA specifically for domestic abuse victims through the organization KACEDA (Korean American Coalition to End Domestic Abuse). She harvests her crops 3 times a week (twice for Namu Gaji and once for the CSA). At the conclusion of our tour we were treated to a delicious lunch (http://bit.ly/2bf2mVZ) cooked by Namu Gaji and incorporating perilla, soybeans, cabbage, daikon and leafy greens all grown on the farm. Interested individuals were also offered seedlings to start their own vegetable gardens.

Accidentally hit the review button and now yelp is badgering me to finish my review. I was…read moreresearching CSAs in the area for our family. I read the only other review and I was very impressed by the history of the farm and it's cultivators. I am also impressed that extra food grown is donated to a worthy cause. I you ever need a volunteer I would be interested.

Unfortunately the exact same experience that Gwynn C. describes in her review just happened to us…read moretoo. Bought a flat of strawberries for $20 only to find that underneath the nice-looking visible layer were a number of very moldy ones. Had to throw away 2 of the 6 containers as well. If this isn't intentional as a way to get paid for inedible fruit, then they aren't getting the message that their handling methods are causing a major problem with the lower layer of berries.

Was so excited to get some strawberries from the Farmers Market a couple of days ago and I was able…read moreto buy half a flat for $20, unfortunately I had to throw out about 2 of the 6 pints out because they were covered with mold :(