Sunnyside Produce

IMHO Such a…read morebeautiful produce market! We had just finished having breakfast at The Cook House and my friend needed to buy a bunch of green onions, so across the street we go! The first thing I noticed before entering the market, was the freezer compartment chock full of Marianne's Ice Cream! Unfortunately, we didn't have a cooler in our trunk to keep any frozen goods cold, so we had to forgo buying Marianne's. The market is bright, clean, and full of beautiful produce and other staples. Cashier was friendly.

what would improve Capitola Village produce is to have organic fruit and vegetables? I stopped…read morethere once and they did not have any organic apples at all. I have not been back because I do not like to have fruit with pesticides because not only is it on the outside. It can go into the inside. And you can't wash off the inside, especially the berries.

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Marianne's Ice cream

Everett Family Farm

4.8(30 reviews)

2.1 mi

I have loved the Everett farm since I first discovered them. I never go with an agenda and always…read moreleave with something delightfully fresh. There current hours are "open daily, 10-5" and I don't think that's reflected on the Yelp page. Definitely cruise by if you're in the area.

This is my local farm stand and I love it. Yummy fruits and veggies, awesome mushrooms, excellent…read morecider. When there the people are very nice, and when not it is easy to pay with Venmo. I like the peace and quiet and rustic surroundings as well. Yay!

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Crystal Bay Farm

4.4(78 reviews)

8.2 mi

Very nice proprietors. The farm is kid-friendly with chickens, goose, goats, and bunnies. The…read morestrawberry fields are spacious with lavenders and other flowers framing them. No overwhelming crowds and parking is along the road. We spent about an hour and half picking berries and wandering around.

I was worried they wouldn't be open on a Wednesday for Strawberry picking even when Yelp said it…read morewould be. I tried calling, but wasn't able to get a hold of anyone. Thankfully they were open because it was a bit of a drive to get here! The farm owner was friendly and helpful. The strawberries were also very delicious and large compared to the ones I picked from Brentwood. I'd definitely return in the future.

Pumpkin on the side, and people love to take pictures of the skeleton

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Crystal Springs Produce

4.5(240 reviews)

42.6 mi

New owners obviously don't keep high standards of running the store! Too bad. All good things one…read morecould say about the store before are gone! Very unfortunate, because it was a great, conveniently located little store, that always had great inventory and fresh produce. Not any longer. Now myself and my friends go to Deans. Thank goodness it is close by too.

It's very disappointing to see how the new owners of Crystal Springs Produce are treating their…read morecustomers. Since the ownership change, much of the produce has appeared old, expired, or simply not fresh. I purchased produce that was 12 days past its expiration date and already gone bad. When I attempted to return it, the store refused to honor the return without a paper receipt, despite my providing proof of purchase through my credit card statement. To make matters worse, the staff was rude, dismissive, and condescending throughout the interaction. Good customer service starts with standing behind the products you sell and treating customers with respect. Unfortunately, my experience reflected neither. Don't bring your business here.

Produce counter

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Gizdich Ranch

4.3(905 reviews)

13.6 mi

The good: This place is just all-so American and I love it…read more My aunt comes here for the berry pie and buys several of them to bring to me in SoCal. She's a frequent customer and she seldom eats pies. She sometimes freezes them. It's packed with so many berries and has a pure berry taste. It's sweet but still maintains the tartness/acidity of the berries so it helps your ability to eat more of it. My husband finished almost an entire pie in one day. The bad: My aunt said the apple pie is too sweet and therefore prefers the more tart/sour berry pie. I wish I tried the pie with ice cream because that would have been a nice compliment. The interesting: They're family owned and have been around for decades. You can pick fruits here too.

Doing U-pick is fun: rounded up for the fun factor. The fruit is not organic. In case you want to…read moreeat the U-pick fruit on the spot: Bring a basket with holes in the bottom, and bottled water, so that you can rinse the fruit before eating. The lineup: 5/5: U-pick boysenberries: June 4: Blenheim apricots, June: $3.70/pound. About 70% were ripe. 3: Dutch apple pie. Kind of meh. 3: Strawberry shortcake. Bring your own maple syrup and pour some on top; it needs some sweetness. 2: Cherry pie. Kinda meh. For boysenberries, consider wearing latex gloves to keep your hands from getting stained red.

Dutch apple pie a la mode

Dew dropped apples

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All the goods

Aptos Farmers Market

4.5(50 reviews)

1.6 mi

Ten year update! I still like this one. It's just the right…read moresize. The vendors are welcoming and their choices are good. Love to stop and enjoy the bluegrass band playing, they're so talented. Last words...when I'm in town.

What a great experience! First, they have lots of free parking available. Dogs are not allowed due…read moreto food safety. They had lots of different booths to choose from. Mostly food but there are some booths that sold other goods. The booths all seemed stocked well and fair prices. Vendors were friendly and greeted me as I walked along. I recommend to bring cash but it seemed like most vendors offered some type of digital payment as well. They did have some options to get food to eat there. Not a bad way to kick off a Saturday morning.

Beckmann's

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Pezzini Farms

4.2(255 reviews)

19.6 mi

My husband and I were driving back from Big Sur and we were going to go to giant artichoke…read more 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

Cute spot but talk about highway robbery no pun intended…read more 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

Pepper Plant Seasoning Good on everything

Artichoke cupcake cross-section Very good! try it :)

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Artichoke Cupcake ($5)

Casa de Fruta

3.9(985 reviews)

31.6 mi

I love stopping at Casa de Fruta as a midstop on a trip to refuel, stretch, and relax. I really…read morelike that their upkeep has gotten a lot better recently, and they have more stores open now where you can shop, get snacks, and buy fresh food. They finally closed down their old restrooms and upgraded to a large style restroom building that can accommodate multiple people at once. In the men's restroom, there are multiple stalls and urinals available now, which is a huge improvement compared to what they used to have with that small, tiny restroom by the parking area. The service was good overall. There are a lot of younger employees working there, and while most of them were very enthusiastic, the some just seemed like they were just there, but I have no real complaints about the experience. I would definitely recommend coming to visit and relax here during your road trip since there is a little something for everyone to enjoy.

Casa De Fruta is a staple of this area. I grew up in Hollister, and apparently I went here often,…read morebut this was my first time that I have an actual memory of. We loved checking out the property and exploring the several different buildings they offer, filled with goodies of all kinds. While many of the buildings have overlapping items for sale, each building has its speciality. A deli, a candy, coffee, and ice creamery, and a market. We also had a blast riding their train, carousel, and playing on the playground. I felt that many experiences here were affordable, while some of the products for sale were a bit more expensive. Overall, a good value. You can spend as little or as much as you want to here. All of the workers we encountered were friendly, and we had a great time at Casa de Fruta overall. It's certainly worth a visit if you're in the area, but I probably would not recommend driving hours to come here. It's no Disneyland, but still a very cool spot!

Lavender

Had to leave with a caramel apple

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Caramel Apples

Tomatero Organic Farm

4.7(55 reviews)

3.1 mi

OMG! I just bought their strawberries down at a grocery in Long Beach. THE BEST STRAWBERRIES IVE…read moreHAD IN A LOOOONG TIME! They are sweet juicy deep red and so lovely to eat. I will buy you whenever I see them available!

Hands down the busiest merchant today at the Clement Street Farmers Market in San Francisco…read more Such a bounty from Watsonville, Fennel, Celery, Carrots, Squash, and tons of Greens!

Tomatero at the Clement Street Farmers Market , Great Produce at Fair Prices

Broccoli and more today at the farmers market

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Jones & Bones

4.8(20 reviews)

0.4 mi

I did some post Xmas shopping here and purchased several items at 50% off…read more This is the best gourmet shop in Santa Cruz County. I highly recommend shopping here, Jennifer, the owner, is an expert on all items she carries. If you are into high end olive oil or balsamic vinegars this is the place to purchase

My husband & I recently stopped by to make some purchases for relatives and ourselves…read more We purchased two Dolce & Gabana panetone, Stollen bread, Gragnano noodles, candies, Runamok syrup, and a wonderful Italian season salt. We have pass experience in purchasing these items and they are top of the line. The Gragnano pasta is the best in Italy, so to find it here is special. The panetone is incredibly delicious as is the stollen German bread. I highly recommend shopping at Jones & Bones if you want special gourmet items for yourself or as a special gift for someone. Jennifer will help guide you and educate you on the descriptions of the items and how they are made.

Tea and spices

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a. s.

8 years ago

The owner was very rude I have been going to Sunnyside Produce for close to 30 years! I bought a 5lb. bag of potatoes. They were not good, baked for an hour, then another hour. It took atleast another 1/2 hour (21/2 hrs.total) and even then they were hard and not really done!! I called and spoke to, I believe her name was Carla, and she told me that Joe (the owner) was the person to talk to. Joe came on the phone and told me he was having trouble hearing me. So I called back and Joe answered, still saying he was having trouble hearing me, though I was on a lan line? I told him the problem and he asked, "What do you want me to do"? He then added "I am 74 yrs. old and I have never heard of such a thing!" I told him, I'm 77yrs. old and never had this happen to me either! I will donate the rest of the bag to charity and will not be going back to Sunnyside! Joe was very rude!! read more

Chad M.

4 years ago

I wouldn't recommend this business, half of the produce is going bad and the groceries are overpriced, it also doesn't help that the employees aren't helpful and the owners son is in a ephebophilic relationship with one of them! read more

Carma H.

129

15 years ago

LOVE this place. Fresh food, GREAT selection and the staff is always great. Took one star off because they are a bit expensive but I still shop here. read more

Sommer O.

12 years ago

I love this place. They make the most beautiful, cost effective fruit baskets.

Lynn B.

13 years ago

Great produce at great prices

Sunnyside Produce - grocery - Updated September 2026

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