Stehly Farms Market

I was so happy to see this come to the neighborhood. This is SO CLOSE to 5 stars. They really do produce and the necessities very well, I even love their deli selections. My only gripe is lack of protein options. If I could pick, I’d have them expand that section before beer & wine because, like others have said, Clem’s & Village Vino are just down the block. I’d love to save myself from Von’s or driving all the way over to Whole Foods!

This place Is fab. I now have to leave my neighborhood of South Park to get this good stuff. Beautiful organic produce. All kinds of other goodies too. I almost get teary looking at the Meyer lemons and purple cauliflower and thinking one of these stehly farms stores used to be in my neighborhood. Gorgeous herbs, lovely asparagus, beautiful berries. Kensington residents should be happy thy stole this one from us and left us only with a certain stereotypical Southern California raw/​cleanse juice bar. We are much the worse for it and I miss it. As someone who loves to cook it is a real find and it is too bad South Park can’t support something this great

They are known for produce & this is what shines at this store. The prices for organic produce rival Sprouts & Whole Foods and I feel the quality is better. The selection is smaller but I like going in to see what is fresh and local to create my meal. I absolutely love their mixed greens which stays fresh days after a bag fromTJs.
The selection of gluten free dry goods is great & again the prices are not much different from Whole Foods. They need to add to their bread selection… add some fresh breads (including fresh gluten free ones).
Milk is a bit on the pricey side… but you pay for convenience. I would pay $ 1 more not to deal with Vons where half the time they are out of milk & eggs.
The olive bar is awesome & the meat quality is excellent.
All & all I am happy to have Stehly Farms Market in Kensington and I will continue to go there for quick trips when I need a few things.
They should focus on what they do best which is amazingly fresh produce along with a good selection of natural foods & meats. Leave wine & beer to Clem’s.

My Mom lives in Kensington and we were so happy to see this market come in. When I visit her, I usually walk to the market to go grocery shopping, just like they do in Europe. I especially like the produce section. Same prices for the most part as farmer’s markets around town (actually even less) Also, they have organic green onions and organic red and green cabbage, something I cannot find in the organics at Trader Joe’s for example. I made a salad from the above tonight and wow, was it delicious. You can really tell the difference. We are not big meat eaters, but the grass raised beef sold there is absolutely fantastic, and just a few dollars more than Vons. I made some incredible Italian meat balls over the holidays! However, as mostly fish eaters, my mom and I would LOVE to see a fish market included in the offerings.
There is currently a great sale on Napa Valley Organic Olive Oil for $ 10…cheaper than what I have seen in other specialty stores. We also bought a huge pile of oak for our Christmas Eve fireplace for $ 6. That was a steal also. Watch for specials. Anyway, so glad to have this store in the neighborhood and hope it thrives.

I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT STEHLY FARMS! Finally, a decent grocery store option on Adams! It’s sort of like a smaller version of the People’s Food Co Op or Jimbo’s — organic produce, natural foods, and some really great giftables. Really good vegetarian options in the frozen section, too! Had *everything* I was looking for (Unscented soap! Simmer sauce! Gluten free stuff!) *and* it was a breeze to check out,… is this real life??? YES.

I’ve been in here several times now since they opened and feel like I have enough data points for a review. I’ll break it down into a few brief sections:
Produce: Top-​notch and what they are known for i guess. Good selection packed into a tight space and the prices on produce are as good as you can find anywhere in town for similar quality organics. Lot of seasonal stuff.
Deli Counter: Solid, with a good selection of meats, salads etc. Even a few steaks and pork chops pre-​packaged and ready to take home and cook, I haven’t tried the steaks yet but the pork chops were tasty.
Dairy: Great selection of stuff here including like 5 different flavors of Califia’s almond milks which is more than you can typically find — they also have Califia’s cold espresso and other coffee stuff. Lots of yogurts, kehfirs, juices and all that jazz. There is a good-​sized cheese ‘island’.
Dry goods: There is a small bulk grain area in the corner, and there is a good selection of organic items for cooking, baking, snacks, and so on. Small selection of household products thrown in for good measure.
Convenience: Lines are always short. Bike parking right in front (a few irons to lock up to) and there is a green curb on the Marlborough side with a few spots.
What they don’t have is what you can get just down the block at Clem’s (booze) or across the street (coffee bar). I think it’s great that Stehly complements the rest of the businesses in the local strip here.

Such a great addition to the neighborhood! This is an amazing place to get a super healthy smoothie or fresh juice for breakfast and then come back for lunch for one of their plates — pick from a variety of proteins like yellowfin tuna or chicken. You can either order one of the sandwiches/​salads off their menu but I’ve seen other customers come in and order a meal that is completely custom (meatball hero) and they will accommodate you!
Their fresh selection of veggies and organic meats are what really draws me in. And yes, it is more expensive than Vons, but you’re also getting a quality that can’t be compared to the meat or produce section in your local supermarket. You’re paying for what you get — healthy, organic and local.
I like browsing around their grocery section to see all of the different things they offer that most grocery stores don’t have. I’m hoping that maybe they will add bone broth to their offering soon…(hint hint)!! I also like their outdoor seating/​patio area since it is dog-​friendly and offers plenty of space for people on their lunch breaks.
This is a great place to stop in for lunch and pick up a few ingredients that you need to make for dinner later.
Maybe they will also add a coffee barista at some point? :)

I just wanted to send a quick «thank you» to Linda at the register, and especially the Mets fan and the guy in charge behind the counter for caring about my dying almost 15-​year old shih tzu Leo and trying to find something he’d be happy to eat. I can’t believe you have liverwurst which is essentially «dog crack» … this will make him take his life-​saving pills along with supplementing his eating with your free-​range rotisserie chicken. I am proud to have you all as «neighbors» and for showing more caring about my little boy than most everyone I know. You’ve got a huge fan in our pack, Stehly’s!

complaints from acquaintances, users here and other apps, all seem to focus on «it’s expensive». those complaints, in a word, are asinine. This isn’t a competitor of Von’s, Costco, Smart n Final. It is a convenience market that sells natural food. it will be pricier. Know why? good food isn’t cheap.
And yes, even people with unlimited money wouldn’t do their weekly shopping here. Nor will I. What it is, is a great place to grab some fresh veggies — maybe a sandwich — definitely a juice for breakfast — something simple last minute to whip up for dinner. that’s what a corner market, bodega, etc is for.
and personally, I hope they don’t get a liquor license. Mostly because it will take up real estate from other items — and we already have an awesome bottle shop mere steps away,
and I am sure all sorts of comparisons to Kirkland Vodka prices will be endless

I was really disappointed with this store. I was so excited that it opened in my neighborhood so I went to visit and needed exactly 2 things: Bread and wine… They didn’t have either. They don’t have a liquor license yet so I guess I understand not having any wine, but they didn’t have ANY bread. Only bagged gluten free bread. No fresh bread, and no wine. I was so confused.
So I looked around on the shelves and it was nothing but canned and boxed items you would see anywhere, but at double or triple the cost! Then I look for some good cheese… and oh wow was the cheese expensive. The cheapest one was about $ 6 and it was a small slice of brie. It was insane. I was too afraid to look at the prices of the deli sandwiches so I can’t comment on that. The staff were not very friendly either… Kind of unapproachable and slightly rude. Didn’t make me feel welcome at all, but maybe it’s a training thing/​they just opened so maybe they were nervous which I would understand completely. Overall it wasn’t a good experience. I hope they get better…

New shop in town. Staff is super friendly and very welcoming. The have a large assortment of cheese which is always a plus. They have all organic fruits and veggies.
They also have a little deli with sandwiches, salads and flat breads. The place overall is very organized. The only downside is that this place can get a little pricey. I found a few items that I normally buy at almost double the cost.
Overall this is the type of place I would come to every once in a while, not my permanent market.

They just opened, and perhaps a bit prematurely. Employees definitely not ready for customers. I think some customer service training should be in order. The store was stocked well with lots of organic produce but wow, it is pricey! The selection of items they have is no better than Whole Foods or Sprouts. Both of these stores are less expensive than Stehly Farms. I also ordered 2 sandwiches for $ 11 each. Never again. They weren’t worth $ 7.
Save some time and walk on by.

I’ve been very excited and impatient for Stehly Farms to open since it’s within walking distance from my house. Plus, let’s face it. Anything is better than the Vons in Normal Heights! Here’s the gist — it’s a small store with a solid but small produce section and a moderate variety of healthy, trendy foods. We’re talking non-​GMO tofu, artisan cheeses, kale chips, and every variety of kombucha under the sun. Not necessarily items I’d be excited for but they do have staple items I think are worth the extra money such as organic milk and gluten free breads. The price is a bit higher than I’d like but it’s close to home and super convenient. Actually, the produce prices have dropped a bit from when they first opened so that’s a good sign. Plus, they just brought in meat so I can shop for more of the essential dinner foods I need the most. I’m hoping they’ll continue to add more of the essentials over time. 4 stars for healthy and interesting food choices but more importantly for giving the neighborhood a nice alternative to skip the Adam’s Ave Vons.

I’m happy that we have a grocery store in the neighborhood. In a pinch it will do for things like milk but as a general grocery store it falls short. The selection is limited but trendy. The prices are also pretty high. If you are into kambucha, juicing and things of that nature this place is for you. Unfortunately I can’t see myself giving them much business. I’m going to have to go a places like Sprouts and Trader Joes anyway for my regular shopping and there is really no reason to go to Stehly Farms and a pay premium for things I can already get at the other stores.

I love this new little market! I just made my first trip there and was impressed with the selection of items available… The prices are a little on the high side but the quality is unbeatable. I’ll gladly pay a few extra dollars to avoid that horrific Vons checkout line any day ;) the only reason I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because I was disappointed in their honey selection. There were only two options, both from the same Colorado company. I was really hoping to buy local honey :(also the deli-​made salsa is very good but has zero spice, it would be nice to see a «hot» version as well. I’m looking forward to trying a lot of their vast cheese options (I bought a blue-​marbled Wisconsin cheddar) as well as their restaurant. Wooohooo get in my bellllly!

Fresh, beautiful, picture perfect produce in walking distance… YES! Welcome to Kensington. Great layout and sidewalk eating area. Welcoming staff. Tasty chocolate chip cookies freshly baked. Can you say cheese? Wide variety to please your palate. I’m a happy camper with this addition to our little community:)

This place is awesome. I now have a new go-​to market. Everything I need, close to home and locally owned. In addition to an awesome produce selection (to be expected) there is a great deli and juice and smoothie bar. If you are trying to eat healthy and well, but not break the bank, this is the place to shop.

I’m going to just start this place off with 5 stars for a few reasons.
1) I’m so excited that they’re finally here.
2) It is SO CLEAN!
3) The store is well lit.
4) GREAT selection of produce and and non perishables.
5) Friendly staff.
Everybody is in the best spirits around town now that we finally have our own little market. Welcome to the neighborhood!

After a long, long, long, long wait, the neighborhood of Kensington rejoices!
They now have an organic bodega right in their own hood. My preliminary reconnaissance mission took place on opening day. There was a gorgeous produce section, much of it from the eponymous Valley Center family farm. A deli case tantalized with a bunch of yummy salads, with lots more selection to follow as they get their operation running. Also, a juicing station, where I ordered a custom carrot-​pineapple, garlic and ginger juice from friendly and accommodating staff. The rest of the market was filled with a terrific assortment of gourmet and organic products. If I lived in Kensington, I wouldn’t go anywhere else for my grocery shopping.