Growers Ranch

I came for the coffee, but I keep coming back for the fresh and well-​priced produce.
Growers Ranch is the only location I know of that carries my new favorite coffee, Wilson Coffee. I’ve tried going directly to the roaster in Costa Mesa but finally gave up since I can never seem to catch them when they’re open. Perhaps that’s a good thing because I ended up discovering all that Growers Ranch has to offer.
My ideal method of obtaining fruits and vegetables in order is 1) grow it myself in my garden plot; 2) buy it at a certified farmer’s market; 3) pick it up at Growers Ranch. Let’s face it, not everything can be easily grown in a little garden and sometimes the farmer’s market doesn’t have the ingredient I need — say celery root — so Growers Ranch is the next best choice. While they don’t carry (or prominently advertise) much organic produce, the fruits and veggies they do have are ripe but not overly so (ahem, Whole Foods!), reasonably priced, and most importantly taste good! The selection is impressive and well-​stocked, too. And dang, are the workers here nice, friendly, and helpful.
Another added bonus which I really appreciate is that they carry specialty items from local food producers. In addition to my beloved Wilson Coffee, I’ve picked up yummy toffee from b. toffee, bread from Sun Flour bakery, and tortillas. I’ve also had my eye on some other locally produced baked goods that I’ll undoubtedly try in the near future.
The hours can be a challenge for some during the work week, but they’re open on Saturdays as well. Check them out — it’s well worth the visit!

Love this place! I frequent often and just love the quality of their produce. Nice farmers market setting and they also sell delicious kettle popcorn!

Love this place, great prices and a variety of fruits and veggies you can’t find at a grocery store! The staff is so friendly and willing to help!

Hands down BEST store ever! Have shopped here for over 30 years. Love Marco and Cathy. Love other staffers as well. Always welcoming. Always kind. Always helpful… The most awesome produce — always! And Eggs and Dairy — always get mine here. Love the way they have always supported local craft-​bakers, candy-​makers… Nice selection of dry good «groceries» that have saved me more times than I can count!!! Bringing in Boars Head and providing fresh-​made local salsa’s is just awesome! Always the freshest herbs too ~ Whatever I need they always have it and the attention to «seasonal varieties» of everything! From tomato’s, to mushrooms, to squash’s, citrus’s, chili’s, potato’s, lettuces & on & on & on!!! The varieties are endless. And the prices are amazing! Always have been. My daughter grew up going to this little gem and now my grand kids come with me. They LOVE the popcorn and also the delicious frozen fruit bars on a hot summer day. They call it «The Old Fashioned Store» (so cute!) and it truly is… I have nothing but gratitude and praise for Grower’s Ranch and so agree with other reviewers…“Growers Direct” have been poser’s since day 1 that they opened. They’ll never come even close to what Growers Ranch was/​is and will be… Don’t settle for «grocery» store produce dept’s or pay the over-​the-​top prices «Mother’s» now demands (seriously, right?) Stop by and ask Marco «What’s Good Today?» and he will FIX YOU UP!!! Remember to ask for all your fresh herbs — they keep them in the cool storage area not out on the floor with the produce… And last! Since it is Berry Season ~ Do not miss out on their BERRIES!!! Absolutely the verrrry best ~ and again I will say it «ALWAYS» are!!! Thank you Growers Ranch! Love you Guys!!! :’)

Amazing! Best tasting avocados and papayas I have ever had! Cheaper than Mother’s market, locally grown tasty produce and very friendly staff! Please shop here!

Growers ranch gets it right when you are looking for one stop produce shopping for holiday events!
Been visiting for years and never cease to be amazed by the freshness and quality of all this place has to offer…
If you don’t see the herbs you are after on the floor just ask the amazingly friendly staff to grab whatever you need from the back!
Scored a giant bunch of Tarragon, Basil & Rosemary for way cheaper than what you pay at average grocery stores comparatively…
Also love the fresh turmeric and the Gucci section in the back of the store where you can score random goodies like Boars Head Prosciutto for the ripe melon you are purchasing!

Check your receipt carefully before leaving the market! Growers Ranch has good produce but I’ve been overcharged several times since I’ve been shopping there. Today I picked up some asparagus priced at $ 1.99 lb., but when I got home and checked the receipt, I saw that I was charged $ 2.49 lb. This may not sound like a big deal but this kind of sloppy checkout adds up, and it’s a real disservice to customers. I wouldn’t have bought this if I knew in advance it was 25% more expensive. And it’s a real hassle to have to return later to rectify it, which I don’t have time to do.

The best place to get your veggies and fruits! Unlike the produce you find in your local grocery store, here it is fresh every time and prices are affordable — worth the extra trip! Makes you feel as if you are in a farmers market every time :) Highly recommend it!

It’s good. Far form exceptional. Better than Mother’s market. Still fails to beat the delivery services in the area. I dislike going here because of the checker. They seem to want me out of there quickly (I think they perceive me as a drunk homeless person. Only half true… but which half?!)

I never even knew this place was here. I live in the area and drive by it every single day, and it wasn’t until my next-​door neighbor told me about this place that I even knew it existed. I am so glad he did. I went for the first time today, and WOW! Fresh produce great prices and a wonderful wide selection of everything including eggs, dairy, wine, nuts, herbs, everything. I found my new favorite place for produce!

I have to lower my rating. It could have something to do with the asparagus for $ 7 a lb. The prices have gone up so back to Sprouts I go!!! I love the personal attention, but that now comes at a premium.

Much smaller than I expected. The fruits and veggies here are nice and they offer a little more, including pre-​packaged candies and nuts and some wine. Not a huge selection though.

What’s up with all these people chit chatting about Growers DIRECT? (yea, the one down off of 17^th). You have to be a really hungry cheapskate to shop there. Sure, you might save a 2 or 3 bucks off your entire shopping list. But, yo, the produce goes bad a lot faster. This place is fantastic. I went last night, after a buddy at the gym told me about it. I didn’t have much time to shop, because they were closing. Going back tomorrow to load up the fridge. Stay Healthy My Friends.
p. s. the only thing I don’t like is that their hours a little inconvenient. However, I respect there instance on family and personal time

I love this place. It has such a cool vibe and the people are so nice. everyone is always smiling and helpful but best of all is the quality of the produce and herbs. We are helping folks with developmental disabilities choose healthier food and we always point to Growers Ranch because of the above. Thanks!

This is my FAVORITE place to shop for produce. I will never go to Grower’s Direct up the street again. This place has better parking, nicer employees, and a better crowd. It’s not nearly as crowded as Direct, and has a great selection of produce for a great price.
The owner, manager and everyone affiliated with this place are kind and helpful.

Had such high hopes for this place since it’s so close to my house but unfortunately I came out with a frown: (
Definitely cheaper than chain grocery stores and even some items at Henrys or Traders– give or take a few cents. But the produce just didn’t look fresh and I’m a gal that has to have pretty produce!
And ok, I admit it. I’ve said it before. I’m a cheapskate. I’d rather drive the extra 2 miles to save 20 cents… i.e. Growers DIRECT on 17^th! (Put it this way, I bought 2 weeks worth of fruits/​veggies for under 30 bucks!)

Wow! Just amazing, such a diamond in the rough! Being new to Costa Mesa, I have been testing out all of the grocery stores and this is by far the best find. If you set someone loose in there with the sole intention of finding bad produce, they’d fail miserably. Ever product you pick up, is near perfection.
I got a full load of fresh fruits and veggies, as well as some great mexican products (tortillas and salsa), oh and I even splurged on a cookie since it looked so darn good.
By the time I was going to the counter I was sure I had $ 25+ worth of groceries, and was shocked to find out all this was merely $ 16.
Only draw back is it’s no one stop shop. Although they have some dairy and limited lunch meats, I will be going to TJ’s or Henry’s for my meat and anything else I can’t get here. Best thing is you get farmers market quality, but can pay with a credit card!
I will be a loyal customer at Growers Ranch for as long as I’m in the area.

This is the way grocery shopping used to be. A wonderful place with a great selection and excellent quality. They get fresh produce every morning and i know they supply produce to lots of restaurants around town as I’ve seen their delivery truck at a few of the good ones.
Alas, I don’t live in Plasticland anymore so no more Growers Ranch for me… now our produce comes in a box delivered straight from the farm every Tuesday, Yum. The fruits and veggies we used to get at Growers Ranch were every bit as good as what we get now in the CSA box.

I’m pretty stingy with the 5 stars, but this place deserves it! I probably stop here 2 to 3 times a week because I love to juice fresh fruits and veggies. Thanks to their amazingly low prices it doesn’t break the bank.
P. S. If you are looking for fresh basil just ask because they keep most of the fresh herbs in the back and bring them for you upon request.

I found this place by total accident, but was terribly glad I did! Imagine Trader Joe’s was a small Mom n Pop store, and you’d get Growers Ranch.
Produce can be purchased by the individual whatever — you can buy single tomatoes, artichokes, onions, bell peppers, etc., unlike TJ’s, and the produce all looked fresh and was reasonably priced. I got a basket of strawberries for $ 1.79, and they’re $ 4 at roadside stands! There’s a big selection of bagged nuts and snacks, again, reasonably priced, and sometimes, dare I say it, even cheaper than TJ’s.
Small selection of juices, sauces, etc. Fine on eggs and dairy. Don’t recall if they carry alcohol, maybe a few wines? The majority of the store is produce.
What I am ruminating on: They carry bags of licorice, 1 lb. for $ 2.19, in many colors and flavors. I bought red raspberry, and I could not stop eating it, it was amazing. I’m REALLY sad that I ate it all, and keep hoping more will magically appear. So far, it hasn’t happened, but I’ll be in the area in a few days…