Tri-County Produce Co — Local services in Santa Barbara

Great produce and selection of various local, organic, natural, eco-friendly, bulk foodstuffs and other household items. It may be smaller than a chain store but the quality is high and despite the size they have fantastic selection. Lots of fresh produce that look very delicious, lots of traditional and ethnic spices/ingredients to cater to many many styles of cookies, great selection of local meats/fish/cheeses/ice cream/etc. I enjoy my time here every time I go.

Expect to pay a little (sometimes a lot) more than a typical chain store, but for the experience and quality, it can definitely be worth it. They also have many great inexpensive grocery options, e.g. a variety of $0.69~2.79 spices (star anise, cinnamon, chilies, nuts, etc.), bulk grains/nuts/beans, and a discount rack that always has some variety of produce and other grocery items.

They have a nut butter making machine, 3 varieties (I think they were peanut, almond, and a 3rd I don't remember) and fresh juices and teas (seems like they make them here). Good variety of honey as well as some local options. Lots of natural/eco-friendly/organic health and beauty products. Hefty wine selection, ordered by country of origin. There is also a section for flower bouquets and postcards. The bouquet selection can vary from day to day it seems, from natural flower bouquets (mixed and single type) to very dyed bouquets, though the actual quality of the bouquets is generally good. The postcards are pretty nice. They have the typical "SB beach" ones and some more unique ones I haven't seen in other places.

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Their motto - " If it's any fresher, it's still in the fields" truly fits this open air market on lower Milpas Street near the beach. Lots of parking and ultra convenient and fun to walk around and see all the vegetables, fruits and other delights. In the morning, I like to buy the delicious carrot juice - fresh and the best I have ever had. I also go there for honey sticks. Other than squash, oranges, apples, corn in season, beets, greens of all kinds, there is a section of butters where you grind your own peanuts or almonds...etc. We buy kale there and you can also shop on the bargain shelf for real good bargains on veggies and fruits that need to be eaten that day. The husband buys Cinzano there for his summer drink as well as Atlantic salmon. I also buy Spaghetti sauce there but can't remember the brand but the best!! There are flowers and cards as well as gifts made by locals. Everything is organic as far as I know. Look no further - your health is your wealth. Shop...

Very rude employees. I came 30 min after they were supposed to be open to get my coffee and something to take with me for snacks/lunch for my day at work. Their doors were open and there was an employee mopping the front but mostly talking to his friend who was just hanging out. As I approached the men, the employee called out “hey we are closed!” I asked him when they would be open and that I found it confusing that they seem to have different hours than what is posted (I come here everyday and they are sometimes randomly not open). The employee tells me in “like 30 min or an hour” they would open. I Explained I just wanted to get coffee and he cuts me off saying “I don’t have a cashier and I am kind of cleaning”....I told them fine I will take my business else where and was brushed off with an “ok”. I proceeded to buy coffee from the gas station down the street instead and ordered my groceries from amazon fresh. Saved me a lot of money too bc this place is also very...