Windmill Market — Local services in Salinas

Lovely produce, upbeat personnel, and I love supporting small business and buying local….

…but please post the prices and organic status clearly near/on the items so we know what to expect.

First couple of visits the totals seemed reasonably competitive and everything was great quality so I stopped back.

My last visit on 7/20, the total was double what I expected, and I asked for my receipt for the first time. It included the item type and total, so I did the math myself. I paid $7.98 for a small bag (1.5 lbs) of mini new potatoes, just under $3 each for 3 average sized nectarines, and $2 each for 2 small avocados.

Even if they were organic and blessed by the pope, that’s more than I can spend, but maybe not for others.

It’s a hard time to be starting a small business, especially with perishables. High end restaurants ($30/plate) upwards would love this prime, ready to...

The produce here is gorgeous and fresh. Wonderful options for organic as well. Joe is very kind; there was a price misunderstanding when he rung up my bill but he quickly resolved the issue. Adding to that, he offered me an abundance of delicious samples and cut up my fresh pineapple for me. He also sent me off with some extra items as a first-time customer. I love supporting small food businesses, especially when the produce quality is superior to what I'd find at the store. I plan on returning and making this one of my regular grocery shopping...

I’ve been going to Windmill Market for about four years and have seen it grow and flourish. I learned early on that the owner really knows how to pick good produce that has lots of flavor, not easy to find these days! Today I got a freshly made crab cake ( which he packed in a bag with ice) and fresh asparagus and as usual, both were super yummy, divine really. Do visit Windmill Market right off Hwy 68 where Granite Rock is - you will not be disappointed by the freshness of all the food and more importantly the full flavor of...