If you're not in a rush, I would recommend to get the 10/10 sandwiches. The bread is local that…read morecheese is local and the deli has a fresh selection of meats.

We stopped here on the way to the beach for some sandwiches and were met with the most unpleasant…read morewoman behind the counter. I asked how the ordering process for custom sandwiches worked. She looked at me rolled her eyes and looked up at where the menu was on the wall without saying a word. I lost my appetite and we ended up not eating them the only saving grace was a man who checked us out and was pleasant. Overall I could not tell you if they were good but the food environment was less than proper customer service.

Not enough kind words to say about Jan, her husband, and their incredible home!!…read more We didn't actually stay here. I found it on the map and thought "huh this might be cute to stop by and try some cider". Showed up on a Saturday and Jan and her husband immediately came out to talk to us, tell us about the cider, and show us around their place. The cider was DELICIOUS by the way. We bought some and brought it back to our friends and they all agreed it's some of the best hard cider we've had. I wish they sold it at my local bodega in here sf!! Their home and land is truly so cute and charming. Rolling hills with 300+ trees, juicy apples of all sorts. I told Jan I was going to make and apple pie and she directed me to the best trees for those. They let us wander and do whatever we wanted and it was just so awesome and picturesque and serene. Jan also mentioned baby Scottish Highlander cows in their pasture nearby that we could go pet and play with!!!! Unfortunately those cows were busy but we stopped the the pasture right out front and got soooo close to some stunning and adorable cows. Literally the perfect visit. She gave us some recs for lunch and we had an awesome afternoon in Tomales. Need to visit again... could see this being the loveliest play to stay for a weekend getaway. When we arrived, Jan was in the middle of making a homemade apple pie and other yummy things for her guests because she provided them fresh pastries and breakfast. Gosh... dreamy.

The Tomales Deli was suffering from a temporary suspension of liquor license so I had to find…read moreanother way to get my hardcider. I called Applegarden Farm but there was no answer. It was right around the corner so I decided to take a chance and stop by. I pulled up to the barn and was greeted with suspicious looks by two middle aged folks working a hand cider press. It turns out that these are the loving parents of Applegarden Farms Hardcider. They hand blend and press 20 different apple varieties for their wonderful brew. After explaining my situation they were happy to sell me a few bottles and off I went to the Marshall Store for oysters to go with my new aquisition. If you like hardcider, don't miss this stuff, it's local and luscious.

Great little shop to get your supplies or souvenirs. The service is great. The products are…read moreamazing. Definitely to check it out when you're in Dillon beach you will love it.

I was pleasantly surprised that this general store had such high quality merchandise. The…read morechildren's section had unique toys and wonderful books. For such a small store, it was packed with wonderful finds for all ages. Their T-shirt and sweatshirt selection was well stocked. I highly recommend making a stop here, when you visit Dillon Beach.

Great store on Highway 1!…read more Parking lot has a beautiful view of the ocean! Easy parking did us. There were a few open spots. They pack a lot into this smallish store. Fresh fruit & veggies, packaged goods. We couldn't find prices on some of what we were buying so we brought them to the register to ask. And some prices on the shelves were old. It's It ice cream sandwich for $3.49. Calypso lemonade for about the same price. Box of Mike & Ike's has 99 cents on the shelf but it was $3 or something. They take ApplePay so that makes it easy!

Apple Pay accepted, ATM inside as well…read more Such a good spot to stop by for sandwiches/snacks and super fast service. Seems like a lot of locals come here versus tourists. The turkey club was amazing, simple and perfect. The bacon was def thick and added that salty goodness to the sandwich. Ask for extra condiments maybe? The ham and Brie was toasted and just so warm and comforting

Though Bodega has housed a country general for well over a hundred years, its current incarnation…read moreis by far the most welcoming with the best product selection. From Sonoma county craft beer to Marin county cheeses and DELICIOUS sandwiches made with bread from a nearby Tomales bakery, the product selection is sure to please the pallet. As a local shopper, I usually go in for a sandwich or milk and leave with a full bag because there are plenty of tempting organic and locally made snacks I feel good about eating and feeding my children. I also am happy to support a family run business owned by neighbors in the community. Also, whomever left the review about "taking away the birds charm." I can only respond that person must have been a pal of the previous owners. This store is now light, bright, welcoming, family friendly, and it sells local artwork that adorns the walls with beautiful images from nearby nature scenes. It's a definite improvement, and frankly, every local is happy the new owners opened up shop and provided the town with a spot to buy groceries.

Good selection of items across the spectrum, lots of 'ooh I haven't seen THOSE in a long time'…read moreitems.

Review is purely for the soft serve: PSA they no longer serve buffalo milk soft serve :(…read more They have valley ford creamery's soft serve which was good but not the same as the rich flavor from buffalo milk!

First of all, Palace Market has some of the most entertaining one-star reviews I've ever seen from…read moreany grocery store. Nearly all of them are complaints about COVID protocol being enforced back in 2020. Three of them are from the same one person. One of the non-COVID related complaints was about the fact that the rotisserie chicken costs more than it does at Costco. As a former Costco employee who actually was "the rotisserie chicken girl," I found this hilarious. Everyone (apparently not everyone) knows that Costco chickens are sold below cost, as a doorbuster. They are intentionally placed in the back of the store, in a location which forces the consumer to walk past all of the promotional items on their way to and fro. You help subsidize the low cost with your annual membership fee. Furthermore, let's just say that if you knew everything that I know about rotisserie chickens, you would probably stop buying them from the store altogether, and invest in your own rotisserie chicken oven kit. These $28 chickens are meant for doctors/rich people who want an organic, free-range, non-injected local chicken that was cooked in an exceptionally clean oven, all by itself, with expensive spices and seasonings-- but don't have the time or expertise to cook them themselves. There are also some added fees for profit and the fair treatment of workers. If you want a Costco chicken, like, go to Costco. Lmao. That being said, yes, a lot of the items in this store are what I would refer to as "prohibitively expensive." Never in my life would I pay $60 for one pound of coffee. But, lucky for me, they also carry $10 coffee bags, which I can afford. Never in my life would I pay $30 for one block of cheese-- but they also carry $7 blocks of cheese. At some point, you have to realize, you get what you pay for. Palace Market is primarily geared towards the local clientele (insanely rich people) and tourists. Generally speaking, this is reflected in the cleanliness, availability of staff to help you (versus a skeleton staff who suffers if one person calls in sick), high-quality local products, great merchandising, great lighting, and community values. While the coffee and hot deli items are a lot pricier than they would be in, for example, Sacramento-- they also taste better. This past weekend, after walking around the farmer's market in the sun, I became desperately hungry enough to pay $14 for one of their hot Cubano sandwiches, and it was amazing. After taking my first bite, I literally said, "Oh my God, that's one of the best sandwich bites I've ever had in my life." Yes, shopping here is a splurge. You get what you pay for. If you're privileged enough to be able to afford to shop at Palace Market, you'll typically get exceptionally high-quality products with exceptional service. For the rest of us peasants, they have enough sales and po'boy items for us to just dip in for a taste.

The tour was worth every penny! Audrey was so passionate and clearly has the best interest of the…read moreanimals in mind with every decision made. We learned so much and got to brush and pet the sweet baby buffalo! The tasting was fresh and delicious and we made sure to buy some while we could :)

Disclaimer: I've never been on another cheese tour, so I can't make comparisons. However, this tour…read moreis special and is quite an experience. The tour is more expensive in comparison to other cheese tours that we've seen in Petaluma, $35 plus tax, but those cheese aren't made with water buffalo milk. With this tour, you get a super informative history/back story of the founders. It is quite the story and could be made into a Hallmark movie. Their story is really inspiring and you can see how passionate they are about their company, product, and water buffaloes. The owner, Audrey, has a hand in every part of the business, and does most of the work, with help from a handful of employees. Please schedule a tour here to support this small company that has ethical and sustainable business practices. I believe every dollar from the tour really helps with their bottom line and I think they really need it as the owner does most of the work herself to cut cost. The highlight of the tour, other than the cheese tasting was getting to pet and brush the water buffaloes until they'd fall over from euphoria.

This store has a magnificent array of items, both useful and exotic…read more What I primarily wanted to review though was the customer service. Every last employee was so friendly and kind and helpful and seemed genuinely happy to be there.

Great friendly staff who didn't seem like they were just nice to the locals (which can be off…read moreputting if you're renting a local place). Good grocery/amenities selection...and convenient too, open til 8 on Easter Sunday!

I just bought their famous yogurt - sheep milk yogurt, plain, 6 oz cup. As for me, it is more sore…read moretaste than it had to be. I added sugar, otherwise it would "kill" my stomach.

I can not speak more highly of them given my recent experience! I have taken my mother for the same…read moreMother's Day lunch for the past 6 years at a location that uses their cheese. With covid-19... I was truly disappointed I couldn't celebrate my mother and wanted to "recreate" the experience. I could not find one of their cheese and so contacted them about buying directly. They had set up a "direct to consumer" route-- were extremely helpful in determining when to order, communicated when it was shipped- and it arrived today perfectly packaged to remain cool! In these new times--- I was not only thoroughly impressed with their adaptation but being able to get what I needed with friendly help was MORE than appreciated. My Mother's Day surprise basket is only going to be possible because of their help!!! I'll just have to order a big wheel for myself next time!!