Family-owned for decades, Meadowlark Dairy is a drive-thru convenience store. Steer your vehicle under the covered driveway and sit in your car as the friendly staff delivers your order with a big smile. There are hundreds of items from which to choose, including dry ice, bread, eggs, homemade granola, ice cream cones and hot chocolate. Meadowlark Dairy is conveniently located in downtown Pleasanton, just off Main Street.
A profusion of fresh vegetables, fruit and plants greets you at the entrance of Vine Ripe Farmers Market and Bazaar, with some from Vine Ripe's own farms. The inside has the flavor of an Arabian bazaar, with freshly-made baklava, Samoun and Tanoor bread at the bakery along with a deli, butcher, confectionary and sundry items. Shoppers can take a break at the airy Bazaar cafe alongside the market.
One of the best ways to learn about middle eastern culture short of visiting is to enjoy food representative of the region. Open since 2009, Sahara Market carries a wide variety of middle eastern products, ingredients, produce and even fully-prepared meals courtesy of the restaurant inside the market. There's even an Indian video rental section! If you're looking to add an international flavor to your next meal, head on over to Sahara Market and see what you've been missing.
The Fatted Calf offers a variety of hand-crafted foods using hormone-free meats, organic herbs and fresh produce. Offerings at the specialty food retail store include pâtés, salami, prosciutti, confits and sausages. All items are made to order. Customers can place orders in-store or online for pick-up at the market. The Fatted Calf is located at the Oxbow Public Market.
