Ranch Farmer’s Market

Used to love this place, but it must have come u see new ownership. Produce is bad. Expensive for how rotten it looks. I’ve gotten bad meat from there, bad milk and I went in there once and they had eggs just sitting out all over the store! Doesn’t seem sanitary to me! Gross! I wish they had better product since it’s so close to home. So disappointed

I’m sorry but the fruit always looks rotten here. I walked in today because I noticed that they has 3 avocados for $ 1 and I quickly realized they looked moldy (?) on the outside. Everytime I go, I turn around and leave shaking my head. Shame.

If I could give negative stars, I would.
American’s With Disabilities Discrimination in Alpine, CA
«Ranch Farmer’s Market», the expensive grocery store that shares a parking lot with the Dollar Tree on 2754 Alpine Blvd., refused service today to a customer with a service dog.
I was that customer.
Upon entering the business, as we have many times before, Eddie, the owner, asked us «Is that a service dog?»
We, my girlfriend and I, both said «Yes.»
He then asked «For what? Why do you have him?»
Before I could respond, my girlfriend answered with «It’s against the law to ask that. Medical privacy laws prevent it, and so does the ADA.»
Eddie, the owner then demanded that I show him paperwork for my dog. I explained that is also against the law to require paperwork or ID for a service animal.
He then said my dog was not allowed in the store.
I had groceries to purchase, and I try to support local, small businesses, that’s why we were there. I was not going to put my service dog, wearing his vest, back into a hot car to wait in the parking lot, nor should I have to.
I explained to him that he cannot require that I produce documents for my dog and I then also explained that discriminating against us by refusing service based on the presence of my service dog is illegal.
The owner of Ranch Farmer’s Market then said that because they sell food, he [my dog] can’t come in and I have to leave.
I then pulled up the Americans With Disabilities Act, Revised ADA Requirements web page located at www. ada. gov, the government website that is the ultimate federal authority on ADA guidelines and requirements. I keep this page bookmarked on my phone for the rare occasions when we are discriminated against and the person acting inappropriately cannot be reasoned with or refuses to be educated as to the law.
I attempted to show Eddie, the owner, the website, and he said «I don’t care. Do me a favor and get out. I don’t want to have him in here, we sell produce and food.»
I read to him aloud the following sentence:
«Establishments that sell or prepare food must allow service animals in public areas even if state or local health codes prohibit animals on the premises.»
He then, again, demanded that I provide some paperwork for my service dog. I reminded him that was still against the law.
He then said «Then anyone can bring in a dog in here. How do I know if they are [a] service animal?»
Firstly, I should mention that «Zeus» is a German Shepherd. He is also very well-​behaved, follows me around at my heals, unleashed, and sits when I stop to browse something. He responds to commands in three languages, and hand signals. Add to this the vest he wears, and there should be little confusion over whether or not he is a working dog.
I replied «That’s not for you to police. That’s not up to you to determine. What if a disabled person doesn’t have paperwork? What if they leave it at home? Lose it? That’s why the law says you can’t demand it.»
I then read him another line from the Revised ADA guidelines, last revised September 15, 2010:
«Staff cannot ask about the person’s disability, require medical documentation, require a special identification card or training documentation for the dog, or ask that the dog demonstrate its ability to perform the work or task.»
Eddie refused to look at the page I was trying to show him. Eddie again told me that he doesn’t care, that the «dog must get out. Do me a favor and leave, or I will call the police on you.»
When I informed another patron, who looked confused as to why the guy behind the cash register was yelling at me, that the owner of the store was violating the ADA, he again yelled at us to «leave the property or I will call the police and have you arrested.»
I understand that not everyone may be as versed on the law as we are.
Understanding that not everyone may realize the requirements, I am always willing to patiently explain it to someone, and to show them where they can obtain more information. Businesses, however, should know the law and the regulations under which they operate a business open to the public. Baring such, they should at least be willing to learn the law, if I’m willing to be patient enough to take the time to explain to them how they are violating it.
Instead, Eddie, the owner of Ranch Farmer’s Market kicked us out, and then threatened to have us arrested. We were the business patrons, there to spend money and support a local business, he was the one breaking the law.

Small family owned market with a good produce section, however I did not see any organic items. Alpine only has one large market, Albertsons and since they are the only game in town their prices reflect it. I try to support the little guy as much as I can, even if I know some items are a little more expensive than elsewhere. That being said it looks as if the beef, chicken, and cheese selections are repackaged from Costco.
The cheese is cut into smaller blocks, packaged in cling wrap, and moldy. The chicken from the refrigerator was also wrapped up and had a slimy surface texture, as if the temperature is a little to high and bacteria is culturing faster. I bought some fresh chicken from the butcher counter and it seemed ok, after thinking about it I cooked it for the my dogs instead.
Overall this place is good for produce and dry packed goods. The temperature of the store refrigerators are too high or need servicing, and the butcher counter is sketchy at best.

This a nice little neighborhood market located in the community of Alpine. I came in looking for some vegetables and corn tortillas. I found the zucchini for only .59 per pound, which was not doubt, a great deal. (
) Also, the corn tortillas were only .99 for a pack of 3 dozen. (
) I also picked up a few Roma tomatoes, since they were only .99 per pound. I gotta make that salsa.
This market also has a butcher on the premise, who prepares fresh cuts of meats, and also makes special marinades for their house prepared carne asada and pollo asado for your grill. The place is small, but they carry the important basics, and they provide that very important down to earth friendly hospitality.
Oh yes, they also have a propane tank exchange program. (
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Small but full of a fantastic meat counter and good looking veggies. I love the chicken breasts here, they are huge and delicious. The prices are great here, you can save a lot by coming here instead of Albertsons or another local market.

The staff are super friendly and great selections of fresh fruit, veggies and meat.

friendly staff, great selection, fresh fruits and veggies. the meat section is excellent!!! The pollo asado is outstanding!

The Alpine Ranch Farmer’s Market has the best produce in Alpine at the best price. Yesterday I bought six ears of corn for a Father’s Day BBQ. The corn was just perfect! My wife and I shop here weekly for salad vegetables. Lettuce, peppers, celery, carrots — whatever. The produce is fresh, and no other store in Alpine comes close to their prices. Sometimes they don’t have a particular item, or like yesterday, the baking potatoes looked a little sad, in that case drive to Albertsons a couple blocks up the road, and know that you saved on everything else you got at Ranch Farmer’s Market first.

Ranch Farmer’s Market has become our favorite spot to grocery. Definitely not the selection of a Ralph’s, VONS, or an Albertson’s, but this is THE spot for less expensive options for produce and other stuffs.
Some GREAT deals in their meat department as well. Definitely check out their Web site for the deals.
We’ve gotten no less than three bags of produce and sundries each time we’ve come and have never spent over $ 18. Sarah’s large large batch of turkey chili cost $ 7 and lasted three days!
Love the Ranch Farmer’s Market.
And I love how the owner walks around eating and nibbling on stuff. The other day it was a handful of stuff out of the bulk food area. Today saw him walk by eating a banana. Dope.

Small grocery offering a little bit of everything at reasonable prices.
Behind Fred’s Hamburgers is a small grocery store. Came in looking for some soy milk and left with a cart full of items. Generally speaking you can find much of what they offer for less, but considering the area it’s a good value.
— Vending machine water .25 a gallon.
— Dried Kiwi fruit
— A surprising amount of middle eastern brands if that’s your thing.
— Coupons on their website