The Farms

I just love the convenience of this place and they did a recent renovation which really makes it more modern and sparkling clean. Their own parking lot, easy in and out. Beats Ralph’s any day!
A great neighborhood grocer with a good wine selection, great deli, seafood and meat section, groceries and produce. Try their delicious warm roasted turkey sandwich on rye, pure heaven! Like Thanksgiving.
Everyone who works here is very friendly and helpful. I’d give them another star if it wasn’t for overpricing on the groceries and household items. Makes Whole Foods look cheap. Don’t drop in there for Tide or those favorite branded cookies.
When in the neighborhood, I shop at Bob’s Market on Ocean Park Blvd another great neighborhood grocer and their pricing is so much more reasonable on the same branded grocery items. I can understand the small grocer’s overhead issues but The Farms is really pricey.
And their take out hot deli – could be improved. Bob’s rocks for this. Do some comparative shopping guys and you’ll have the perfect destination!

I am so fortunate to live next door to The Farms! I have never been into a Market where there is such friendly and genuine staff. It feels like a home away from home! I really like the deli department and the assorted foods you can buy by the pound. But the market itself is very good too. It’s simple and has what I need with a warm feel. Today I bought fresh quality ingredients to make chicken noodle soup!

What a great Find! A real Butcher! Very helpful, knowledgable a friendly toward the novice cook! Thanks Guys!

Love this place! So happy to have them around for such a long time… many many years! There may be other markets on the street but there’s nothing like a good ol’ neighborhood market that knows you by name. Can always count on great meats, produce and all the basics you need or forget after your run to the larger markets… and always feels great to be greeted by all the friendly smiling faces when you walk in and check out. If I had to think of any improvement it would have to be that I’d like to see more organic fruits and veggies but overall I’m a happy camper here :)

«A cute little neighborhood market»
My friend told me about this market only few blocks away from where I live in Santa Monica.
I decided to stop by the other day, I walked in looking lost, so the meat guy started talking to me. I told him this is my first time coming here, and he explained the difference between meats, I’m very health conscious so I’m glad they have Organic and natural chicken. They were all friendly, they told me about the BBQ Sunday.
It’s Sunday today, and I think the meat guy’s name is Alex, he called me reminded me about the BBQ, so I dragged myself out of the bed with my hang over head, I made it over there, he let me taste meats, they were all so good and smokey! I think I’m gonna try to make it every Sunday when I’m in town.

Convenient grocery store that been around for quite some time. I used to always pass by this store when I was a kid walking to elementary school. The workers were and still are so friendly! I live two blocks away so its very close by. Great selection of produce, a deli shop, and some bbq chicken with mac and cheese.

Best BBQ sauce in town. Friendly staff and always smiling. Also make amazing sandwiches for lunch!

Fantastic sandwiches here at The Farms! Not only is it a convenient little market on Montana Avenue. They have a great deli that can put together sandwiches or entire meals for holidays or any occasion. They use the best quality meats and vegetables. Everything is incredibly fresh! Service is top notch!

Cheap prices, friendly people, easy to get to, childhood grocery place :) I really like how convenient it is to everyone in the Santa Monica area.

I’m so thankful we live right around the corner from this place! It’s a great spot to grab sandwiches, that missing ingredient for dinner, or a 6-​pack of beer. I haven’t tried their meat, but it looks great too.
Everyone is so friendly and helpful! A great neighborhood spot!

Off Montana’s beaten path is The Farms.
A years ago, walk-​to when I lived close by for the freshest of veggies and meats or the recipes’ missing ingredient, it is good to know this neighborhood market is still going strong.
Lunch was my driving factor after unsuccessfully foraging for parking further west. Find plenty of free spaces on Montana Avenue (be aware of street cleaning days though), as well as, in the lot behind The Farms.
Made fresh, to order, a popular, name brand smoked turkey on sourdough with everything, big enough to share, only $ 6.95 was up before I had time to snag bottled water. Enjoyed half at a quiet sidewalk table along with other neighbors in the know, wrapped the rest for dinner.
All my lunchtimes should be this easy, this peaceful!

Fresh squeezed orange juice, how I love thee.
I have to thank my sister for enlightening me about this magnificent place in Santa Monica which sells the most excellent fresh squeezed orange juice in ½ gallon plastic cartons.
The farms is a neighbourhood grocery store in Santa Monica that sells very fresh produce. Sure, the prices are a bit high, but the staff is friendly and you get what you pay for. As mentioned before, the piece de resistance here is the fresh squeezed orange juice which is available in 3 different sizes, small, medium (¼ gallon) for about $ 5.50, and large (½ gallon) for about $ 9.50. They do charge a bullshit CRV for those bottles that re planet refuses to take, but I am willing to pay it begrudgingly just to get that juice. Knowing how cheap I can get when it comes to various bullshit charges, that is saying a lot.
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I stopped by The Farms to pick up a few pounds of tenderloin that a friend had ordered. I proceeded to the butcher counter and waited to get the attention of a member of the staff. I told them that I was there to pick up an order for ******. This did not ring a bell, and the gentleman asked me what the order was. I stated that it was beef tenderloin. He rolled his eyes, and said, «it’s right in front of you.» This was a jerk move considering the order was not labeled.
I don’t find condescension interesting or attractive… especially when I am paying well above market rate for a product that I could pick up for 30% less about a mile away. There are better butchers with better attitudes throughout the area. Paying a premium for jackass service is not on my agenda.

5 Stars here — i just moved in down the street and can tell you these are some of the best sandwiches you can get in Santa Monica. I ordered the Chicken Salad on Whole Wheat which was absolutely delicious, i just added some Pickle and Mayo. I ordered my Wife a Beef Sandwich with Tomato, Mayo and Cheddar. At 5.95 and 6.95 respectively they were really well priced too. Parking is right outside and always available.
However. i think the best thing about this grocery is the staff, they are really friendly and always try to help you out when you are picking stuff out. I’m glad i just live down the street!

Great Deli sandwiches from a staff that really cares about the customer. Everyone is always friendly and the butcher counter is never short of great ideas for dinner. Try the jalapeño sausage if you like spicy. Add a little of the guacamole they sell and you are off to a great start.

We stopped by the farms for sandwiches on our way to the beach. I ordered the roast beef on sourdough with everything (lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard, onions and pickles).
My sandwich was basic but good, price was reasonable, and the market was stocked with all sorts of other goodies you might need. Parking was easy and the staff were friendly. 4 stars all around.

Everyone who has raved about the meat/​poultry/​fish and deli counter should know that the co-​owner and master butcher is no longer there.
Vicente Foods here I come…

This is the spot. If you dont know, now you know.
They have great made to order sandwiches at the deli counter along with whatever snack or treat you want to pair with it. Fresh produce and everything else a super market has, except at a smaller scale. The parking is always available and I cant remember the last time I had to wait in a line here.
Ive never had anything from here the was not top notch.
Enjoy

For me it’s all about the butcher, the sandwiches and the convience. The place is never crowed, there is easy parking right in back and they always seem to remember you and what you like. The sandwiches are really good made to order value deals.
The meat is the best, the butcher service is just fabulous and you rarely wait. The place is a little small and not fancy but it’s a great place to zip in get a sandwich for now and a steak for latter and zip out, without any hassle.

The place is so great — mainly because it’s so close to me :)
I love the butcher — always great cuts of meat. super friendly.
great deli
never crowded
Parking in the back
they always remember you
great go-​to place!