The Fruit Stand

Bought wood from them on two occasions. On the second occasion they delivered it right to my door. They were on time, friendly, and helpful. Decent prices too!

Wasn’t happy whatsoever… Lied about the fruit. I will definitely stick wit the PB farmers Market. They don’t lie about their fruit. And are Professionals about it!

We swung by the Fruit Stand and were extremely pleased with the quality of the produce, because it was apparent that it was locally grown. Grabbed a bunch of celery and it was crunchy and vibrant, unlike the bruised, mottled mess that you normally find in the grocery stores. We got a bag of Valencia oranges and concocted a Delicious juice. They have a decent selection, the prices are reasonable given the fact that it’s superior quality, and the staff was friendly. Two thumbs up!

I usually stop by after my trips to Costco, like a mini farmer’s market. Good fruit and vegetable selection, some things might be more expensive, but I like to think that I’m paying directly to the farmers rather than a chain of grocery stores.
They changed things around since Jan 2015, but still has the same small feeling to it. Friendly staff.

This place great! Great variety and prices. I can’t believe I’ve driven past this so many times without stopping.

So glad we went here before getting our dry groceries Costco! Instead of over-​packaged mediocre produce in huge portions that generate even more waste, we instead spent just $ 20 on around 8 different items including passion fruits, sweet corn, insanely cheap bell peppers, onions, grapefruit, jalapenos, avocados, cantaloupe, green beans. The guy working there was really friendly. Almost everything was organic and local. This is a no-​brainer alternative to the fruits and veggies at Costco and the selection is top notch. Seriously, vote with your wallet and conscience on this one…

They were wonderful — and must have changed owners… won’t return!

Definitely stop here! It’s pretty much across the street from Costco and it’s easy to get to. They have plenty of parking which we know is sometimes hard to come by in SD! I come here when I don’t want to deal with farmers market crowds. They offer a great variety of fresh fruits and vegetables! They are reasonably priced and provide good quality food! I’ve never been disappointed in what I’ve purchased here. It may sound weird but they seriously have the best tomatoes so make sure to grab a few!

I’ve been following Nextdoor Pacific Beach discussions on the Haggen replacement of Albertson’s on Turquoise and note side issue of where to buy produce. There is no consensus between Sprouts, Vons, Ralph’s, Trader Joe’s and even North Park Produce as the place to go.
I recommend The Fruit Stand for their impeccable freshness. Everything is locally grown. They don’t have items from the Central Valley, Florida, Mexico or Peru.
They always have the best tomatoes available I’ve found in San Diego.,
You need to go there regularly just to keep up with their interior decorating; their collection of theatre spotlights is impressive, plus a corner with clothing and other items for sale.

I’ve been here several times. The quality of their produce is not always consistent. There are several reviews that said their produce is organic — but I would not count on that. I did not see any sign indicating that their produce are organic — so I’d not go by overly enthusiastic reviews you’ve read.

At first I drove past it because I didn’t see it, but then I turned around and found it.
When I first walked in, I thought there wasn’t that big of a selection until I turned a corner and saw way more fruit.
The veggies and fruits all looked like good quality. I ended up buying cherries, dried pineapple rings, and dried mangos. They were amazing. I actually ate half of the dried fruit on my way home because it tasted almost like candy and satisfied my sweet tooth.
I wish I could find fruit stands on the side of the road like up north in gilroy ca but seeing there aren’t really any like that I’ve come across in San Diego, the fruit stand is great. I’ll be stopping by more every time I’m in the area.

Unilocal has steered to me another great venue to buy my produce. We were looking for a place that sold fresh fruit (stores don’t carry the biggest variety of fruit). To our surprise this place also had fresh veggies, and for cheap. I decided to buy my weekly produce here and it was very cheap. Just because it was cheap didn’t mean the quality of produce was bad either, everything tasted great. This guy also sells fresh tortillas, chips and salsa. I’ll have to give them a try sometime.

Super fresh and organic! And incredible prices. Half of what I pay at Sprouts. Don’t expect a full grocery store selection. Since everything is local it is based on weather and seasonality. Better than any farmers market I’ve been to within a 10 mile radius with easy parking and great prices.

I’ve lived in bay park for years and never knew this place was here! The second you walk up to the store you smell fresh fruits and it’s amazing! Great prices, California grown fruits and veggies and awesome customer service. I have found the spot! I will be shopping here from now on for my fruits and veggies!

This is my favorite place to buy fresh fruits and veggies! Stop overpaying for organic produce at Whole Foods! The Fruit Stand has many organic options that are locally grown and everything is affordable! I come here to buy what I need for juicing (you know that can get expensive). All the fruits and veggies are the perfect quality and size and I get so much for what I pay for! I recommend this place to everyone… Give it a try and you’ll keep coming back!

What a treat to come across this place. We were driving to Costco to get gas and saw a sign in a parking lot that said Fruit Stand.
Curiosity got the best of us when we saw a little wooden fruit stand in the parking lot too. So we hooked a U-​turn and went to check this place out.
They had a variety of fresh fruits and veggies. Also a mix of some potted plants. I picked up a few potted plants to give as gifts. And I was able to score avocados, strawberries, red potatoes and other items (my memory fails me on what they were though!) The pricing on the items was really decent too.
The person who was working at the cash register told me that this place has been round for years. She was really nice.
Next time I stop by here it won’t be by chance it will be a planned trip.

I think I must have gone at a bad time/​day too? They had only a few items and what they did have was mostly unappealing. The lettuces had all pretty much gone bad, it was dark, dirty & not one person asked if they could help us. We had to ask the young man near the counter area if he could ring us up. They did have some nice Starwberries so the trip wasn’t a total loss but we won’t be going back.

I’m in shock that someone posted the produce was not good and the place was dark … and that they went late at night. This places is FABULOUS — a business I love to support! I just came home with kale, celery, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, two kinds of oranges, strawberries, cucumbers, green onions, basil, peppers, Romaine lettuce, eggplant, butternut squash, an onion, sugar snap peas — and conventionally grown carrots and bananas. Not cheap but not expensive — HIGH quality food and the people who own the business are so friendly and helpful, going in there is a fantastic experience. It’s across from the original Price Club on Morena Boulevard.
If you want high quality organic or pesticide-​free produce, this is the place to go.
They take credit cards and checks and have a giant parking lot — it’s really convenient.

Most of the fruit was gross and the place was dark and dingy… it might have been a bad time because I went late at night.

Review #700 is dedicated this small produce shop because quite simply, the produce is fresh and cheap. If you want the freshness of a farmers market without the hype or risk of sour and/​or bad produce, The Fruit Stand is your place.
100% tasty produce, 0% obnoxious
100% value, 0% hype
Just because it’s small and doesn’t have every fruit/​veggie under the sun doesn’t mean it should just get 4 stars. It’s not about carrying everything but carrying quality.
You come here for two reasons and two reasons alone: Tasty + cheap produce. Sometimes it’s locally-​sourced, sometimes it’s not. Who cares.
Yes, we should all strive to eat locally-​sourced, organic produce but what really matters is produce that tastes fresh and ripe. What good is a pound of organic, local apples if they taste sour?
Examples of some ridiculously delicious produce (all harvested in San Diego):
Japanese sugar baby-​strain tomatoes
Ecuadorian guava
Navel oranges
Sugar snap peas
Heirloom tomatoes (varietal)
I usually come here 3 – 4 a month depending on the season (more in the summer months) and especially after a Costco trip (across the street). It’s a great place to buy produce when you don’t want to buy 5 pounds of strawberries from Costco when you live by yourself.
Disclaimer: This is a small, boot-​leg shop in an semi-​industrial warehouse. You may or may not find all the produce items necessary to make a complex dinner.
Note: When you buy produce from farmers markets and you think you are supporting local farmers, that’s not necessarily true: Many farmers markets involve re-​sellers who buy produce in bulk and re-​sell them (Lauren Etter. The Wall Street Journal. April 28, 2010. Food for Thought: Do You Need Farmers for a Farmers Market).
The Fruit Stand… I tip my top-​hat to you.