The Farmer's Wife

Was pretty thrown by the $25+ salad prices but after going for it, I'll happily say that the value was actually pretty good. Two people struggled to finish it and there was no holding back on ingredients. Better than expected, and sandwiches have been good in the past too. One of the more consistent options in the Barlow.

Came in early spring, in a fun courtyard with other vendors and outdoor seating. Tried the tuna melt and, according to my companion, it was the best he ever had. Large portions and bit pricier. But if you want sustainable and fresh twist on food the cost is worth it. You will leave satiated.

TFW is one of my all-time favorite spots. It’s $$ but well worth it bc it’s a small price to pay for a slice of HEAVEN & leaves you with an indelible, unctuous, memorable experience. I ALWAYS have the Chicken Special. Side salad is a work of ART & Truffle Fries are subtly fragrant. Don’t miss out! IYKYK

You get what you pay for, folks. You want quality, craftsmanship, local ingredients, well-balanced flavors? You’re going to have to spend some $$$. The chicken special was delicious. The side salad was a melange of fresh mixed greens and beautiful seasonal fruit and veggies, perfectly dressed. I’m in the industry and nothing annoys me more than a soggy over-dressed salad. So, when I find a place that respects its ingredients, it truly warms my soul. Will return!

How much love can you squeeze into a sandwich and killer sides? I have been to The Farmer’s Wife in Sebastopol and Point Reyes and have never been disappointed. The BLT with Heirloom Tomato is off the charts, and I waffle between truffle fries or the most incredible/beautiful/flavorful side salads you will find. Kendra and the team do a phenomenal job sourcing from local purveyors and producing highly craveable food. Almost too good to share, but the portions are always good enough for two meals.

I had an amazing experience dining here! The food was outstanding, the service was flawless, and Karen and Victor went above and beyond to make everything perfect. I highly recommend this place 100%!

Some of the tastiest sandwiches & salads around. I love the chicken breast sammie with a side salad. Sweet, savory, acidic & bursting with flavor. Kendra knows what’s up! Whenever I’m up this way I always try to pay this local spot a visit. Worth every penny.

The side salad on the sandwich is truly amazing. Great mix of fresh fruit, roots and veggies with the slight touch of dressing. The club Sando has a large size excellent for sharing and the guys at the counter were very nice.

I have had a few meals from Farmers Wife. The last item I tried was the T Rex sandwich. I hear a lot of talk about the food there being "too expensive". Well... there's a subway sandwich up the street if you want some garbage meat with some old vegetables on some soggy bread, and you might save 10 bucks. The T Rex sandwich was a gourmet Sonoma county experience and nothing less. Maybe have one less chardonnay and bust out your wallet for some food you won't forget. You get what you pay for.

Visited The Barlow while on a sisters trand while walking around shopping we decided to try The Farmer's Wife for lunch. Walking up to order our meals we got a peek at some of the other customers orders and everything looked so good. There is only outdoor seating, Luckily was a nice day out and hot or too windy. The fries were amazing, my favorite thing on the menu. The from the taste to the crunch they were perfectly fried. I had the patty melt and it was so good. My sister had the vegetarian sandwich and the colors were so bright and beautiful, she said the sauce/jam was so good. Only complaint its a bit pricey 29.00 dollars just for the vegetarian sandwich with fries. We paid 62.00 for the two meals and they didn't include drinks.

The food here is delicious, too bad the service is less than stellar. When you spend over $50 for a sandwich and salad, you expect good service, even from a take-away. We tried calling to place an order to go for 30 minutes (no answer), and finally drove down to place the order. There was no one in line and one person, half-assed paying attention behind the counter. Instead of a "may I take your order",, we were greeted with, "you can place the order on the screen". As someone who spends most of the day in front of a computer screen, human interaction would be nice. In the end, we got our tasty million dollar sandwich & salad, but will think twice about going back.

$28 for a vegetarian sandwich is just too much. I was in a rush and famished so I was not thinking straight. Yes, the sandwich was good but $28 ?!?! I can't seem to get that number out of my head.

I still love these sandwiches, but today we accidentally got regular bread instead of gluten free (we don't have celiac disease we just avoid gluten bc we feel better without it) and it wasn't as good in my opinion. It tasted like very normal white bread, very light and airy and while some people might like that, to me it made the sandwich feel much less substantial compared to the gluten free bread which is a fantastic millet/quinoa sourdough. I don't eat highly refined carbs anymore, so my opinion is definitely biased, but the flavor of the GF bread is just better, heartier, and it makes the meal taste much more balanced. And while the GF is more expensive, it's also much more satisfying. So I can understand now why some people may have felt a little unsatisfied for the price. If you can, I'd give it a try with the GF and see what you think!

If you're looking for food that's seasonal, healthy, and local, this is the place to go if you're at The Barlow. I got a sandwich/salad combo. With pomegranate, blackberries, persimmons, apples, and pineapple guava, the salad was a cut above what you would get with your average salad and a work of art in itself considering the colors and composition. The chicken salad with avocado and gooey cheese was served on grilled bread...really tasty. The only drawback was that I felt they were a little heavy handed with the sauce--I'd ask that to be omitted next time. The woman at the counter was very friendly and provided a good overview about how the chef procures all the ingredients each week at the farmer's market, along with some of her favorites. She also gave me a free guava juice since the last customer wanted it to be made a different way. Highly recommend!

The Farmer's Wife has a small counter at The Barlow. There's not much, except a small refrigerator for drinks and an order counter. The menu consist of sandwiches and fries, however they do those two things very well. You pay a hefty price but the flavors are so thoughtful and fresh. You will not regret it. I ordered the sauerkraut and avocado sandwich with a side of fries for ~$30. I know, it's expensive but damn it was good. The sauerkraut consist of turmeric, carrot, and cabbage. The flavor was a perfect match with melted cheddar in the sandwich. I can understand why this is the best seller. The side of fries were salty and crunchy. I can tell they are freshly made and possibly hand cut. Orders are made to go, but there are plenty of spots to land and enjoy. I went over to Golden Gate Cider a few steps away. You can also order using a QRcode at Golden State Cider if you decide you're hungry after a few.

I understand that the Barlow is a destination and such where you will pay more for your meals, but honestly portion to cost is a bit much here. I've only been once and quite honestly that was enough for me. I grabbed a sandwich and a side salad, but the side salad was essentially two to three bites worth and quite plain. As for the sandwich, it was good, but again not that large for the price point. If there were no other options nearby, I could see this shop slammed all the time, but many opt for other restaurants as you get more bang for your buck that may be a bit tastier, but just my two cents. Will I rule them out for a future visit, not necessarily, but I always tend to hit a few other spots first if hungry unfortunately.

Quick service and amazing food! Our new favorite is the burger melt with truffle fries!

Fantastic food combinations and quality ingredients. Presentation wonderful. Great service. Will be back

This is my first food review ever and all I can say how astounding this food was! The service, plating, and small details put into the meals is amazing!! And let's not forget the 10/10 customer service!! With tons of amazing food options and drinks all I can say I will definitely be back! A lo primero este es mi primera vez comiendo aqui y me encantóoooo!!! Nunca en mi vida había probado un plato de comida con tantos sabores a la misma ves, estaba deliciosooo!! La comida, la presentación el servicio 10/10. muy amables y claro que volveremos pronto Orta ves!!!

OMG... don't hesitate. This place exceeded expectations. Fresh farm food. Service was fast. Great outdoor covered patio seating. Dog allowed. Playground for kids.

We had food from here "delivered" to Golden State Cider. We had the patty melt fries and the kimchi fries - both were delicious and it's really cool the businesses in this complex have agreements with each other like this.

If you want to get a taste of the Sonoma County food scene- this is a great start. Amazing sandwiches and garden harvested salads. Make a stop - as I do every time Im in the area. You wont regret it!

Must admit I was a little bummed out. I have heard good things about this establishment. I ordered the Pattymelt, although it looked great on the plate, the flavor just wasnt there. Not to mention the cost was pretty expensive. I also tried their homemade lemonade which I found to be pretty refreshing. We got an order of their Chorizo Fries which we both found pretty darn good. An item we would order again in the future. I will be giving this place the benifit of the doubt and will try again in the future in the hopes it changes my opinion.

These sandwiches were amazing. The space was small but had beautiful and interesting decor. Seating was outside in shared courtyard patio space. We couldn't decide what to get and the staff were very helpful and we decided to get one party melt and one BLT. They were both so good I can't pick a favorite. The sandwiches are pricey but I can totally see why and the size was large and they came with fries my friend and I said we could've split one sandwich. The bacon was incredible, the bread was so fresh and tasty, the heirloom tomato was juicy and fresh- I wish I lived closer I'd eat here weekly

The tuna melt was possibly the best sandwich I've ever had. Tasted very fresh, perfectly seasoned, and the in-sandwich potato chips were a yummy touch! The side salad was delicious too. All-in-all, pricey for a sandwich but so good I'll have to be back!

The patty melt and crinkly fries were so good. We ordered it for takeout and ate it nearby at Golden State Brewery. Service was friendly. Looking forward to having the meal again!

You'll find wonderful food and very friendly people in this quiet corner of the Barlow. Very West County, it's the place for a bite and drink while you watch a real local band after the big Barlow music event is over. They make great French Fries and an outstanding sauteed vegetable dish, veggies over the fries. It's more than enough for two. No alcohol but that's easy to find in the Barlow. Outdoor seating, so plan accordingly.

Huge price shock for the fries we got this year! $30 for disappointing fries. Last year, we got the Farm Market fries which we enjoyed - and I don't remember being as pricey. This year, we got the Lamb Merguez fries to share as an app at Region nextdoor. $30 for FRIES - so we were expecting to be wowed. Sadly, they fell very short. The lamb was a patty - which made it feel like lesser quality meat, and made it very hard to share. Are we supposed to chop up the patty ourselves so we get some lamb in each bite? Ground would make much more sense. Tons of kraut, minimal cheese, and it was good flavor but not the WOW this plate of fries is definitely worth $30 feel. Sandwiches on their menu are $30 as well - from what we've seen in the fries quality, we won't be ordering here again.

This was a really busy spot on a Sunday morning, you order and they tell you to come back in 10 mins. I loved how fresh the ingredients were and how fresh my sandwich was. It was definitely pricey though and I'm not sure if it was worth it. Seating is open to anyone.

Hands down the best sandwiches/melts. My wife and I have dined at some of the best restaurants around the world and these sandwiches give us more enjoyment than many of those dining experiences. We live in SF and visit Kendra's booth at the Ferry Building Farmer's Market EVERY SINGLE Saturday we are in town. They're super friendly, and the sandwiches are unparalleled. The flavors Kendra puts into the sandwiches are so diverse and rich. Whether it's the pork fennel sausage, lavender honey bacon, beef filet, or tuna, with sauces like fruit conserve, chimichurri, curtido, sauerkraut, or even potato chips - they're the most unique and tasty sandwiches we've ever had. We like them so much we have driven to Sebastopol just to try the location there, and more recently to their new Point Reyes location. The menu is understandably more extensive at these locations vs the farmer's market booth and we discovered the salads are brilliantly made, not to mention the burger melt. Highly recommend checking this place out if you haven't already!

BLT at The Farmer Wife last evening again. The patty and tuna melt initially got to me and kept me returning. These recent months the BLT has my attention. The slices of four or more slices bacon are crisp and tasty. Yes farm fresh heritage tomatoes sliced to a generous thickness to care their precious tomato flavors. This is served in fresh real toasted bread, three slices. Tasteful spread and crisp green lettuce. The BLT is served with a choice of salad or fries. The fries are a generous portion. In fact I often split/share the sandwich and fries with a friend. Alas the fresh BLT season is coming to an end so go now and enjoy this BLT seasonal treat. The one down side is the outdoor music selection. I prefer the natural sound of the children playing in the area and the breeze in the trees. And if there is music I prefer instrumental and verbal ... easier to converse. Metta john

I will not be returning and do not recommend this place unless you're rich. This place is expensive AF. $26 for a grilled "Chicken Special" sandwich and $6 for a Pellegrino is absolutely bonkers. If this was SF, LA, or NY I could understand, but Sebastopol?!?! Get outta here. I'm still hella bitter about it. I saw a patron eating a delicious plate of fries and they told me it was the kimchi fries, but there was no way in he** I was going to spend $24 on fries.. And I LOVE fries so that's really saying something. Service is slow AF. It took 20+ min for me to get my food. Cashier/waitress had RBF and could've been friendlier. Plenty of parking as it's located in The Barlow. This place is tucked in between a Mexican restaurant and a ice cream shop. TL;DR - The Chicken Special sandwich was good, but way too expensive; I repeat way too expensive.

What a gem! These are among the finest sandwiches in Sonoma County. Very generous + ultra high quality salad alongside....really a meal more than just a sando. Not inexpensive, but totally worth it because of the quality. We shared four-- the Belly & Jelly (outrageous!), Sausage & Berries, Lamb Merguez, and the unforgettable Fromage A Trois. Wow! Not only is this place incredible, the owner is the kindest person you will meet. All about community. Dig in!!

Best Tuna Melt I've ever had, hands done. Worth every penny. I also like to order the Jelly and Belly sandwich, its superb.

We've been consistent patrons of The Farmers Wife at the San Francisco Ferry Building Farmers Market for years, so we were pleasantly surprised to see that they have a full-fledged restaurant at The Barlow in Sebastopol. I'll start off by saying, if you're looking for an affordable meal, I'd recommend you look elsewhere, but if you're after a delicious and filling lunch, read on. I ordered the Lamb Merguez ($28) and if you're at all a fan of lamb, it would be my top recommendation. My wife ordered the Tuna Melt ($26) which had the perfect proportioning of tuna to mayo. Often times these can be a bit too "mayo-y" - not here! No matter what you order, be sure and have plenty of napkins on standby because you're going to make a mess. Or you could try a fork and knife, but who eats a sandwich with utensils? By all means, don't eat in the car - unless you're planning to get it detailed the same day. There is a nice shared covered patio in front that also has heaters, so no matter what time of year you visit, you'll be comfortable. We arrived before lunch on a weekend but it started getting crowded as noon approached, so be prepared for a wait if you're well into the noon hour. Without a doubt, give The Farmers Wife a try - just save up a bit of money for a splurge.

This place is an absolute scam. Not sure if this is some sort of social experiment or what, but people need to stop rationalizing this greed by giving this place business. Part of their success is that you're trapped without many food options while in a brewery in the Barlow, but $73 for two sandwiches is abhorrent and completely disgusting. Owners should be ashamed, but from their well-known disdain for customers and people in general, I guess I should know better.

My wife and I wanted a good meal and heard great things about this place. We visited and had the most delicious sandwich! We understand costs have gone up these days, so we decided to follow the loan process for the meal. We plan on coming back in six months after the loan is paid. Shout out to Reddit!

I had the Brunch sandwich and my wife had the pb&j sandwich. The combination of egg, cheese, bacon, apricot preserves and sourdough bread was delicious. The wait was a little long for the food, but when it's cooked to order, that happens. Awesome spot!

Place is a nightmare when it's busy if you don't like crowds. Kudos to the person serving who is pleasant and collected. When busy, on weekends and most lunch times, there is not very fast service as one person is handling orders and taking out food. Loud music isn't a help with waiting in line. Add in the phone ringing and it's challenging for sound sensitive folks. Two cooks working hard and churning out the food but with one service staff it makes it not a quick experience. They may have been short staffed on my visit and I understand it's hard to have staff when it's only busy for 90 minutes during meal times. Had the lamb sausage and kimchi melt. Sandwich was outstanding and kept well for the short drive home. Crunchy bread, generous fillings and super tasty. Salad was fine, some mixed greens with nectarines and berries, a good foil for the rich sandwich. I'd return for the food, avoiding peak times and possibly wearing ear plugs.

Everything I've eaten here has been spectacularly delicious and has felt nutritious and wonderful in my body (not always the easiest combination to find in the restaurant industry). This is one of my favorite restaurants in Sebastopol. My favorite things are the patty melt and the farm market fries. The owner is lovely and so are all the staff members that I've had the pleasure of experiencing. Highly recommend!

This feels like an actual luxurious cheeseboard in grilled cheese form...how can you pass that up! Really appreciate how how well made this was, no skimping on anything what so ever. All the ingredients you could tell were so fresh and seasonal. If you like blue cheese, this is a must! This is located in the Barlow so your dining options are limited to the outdoor seating or of course to take home.

I was excited to try their items, I opened our $15.00 Truffle Parm fries only to find a pile of $2.00 grocery store fries with 3 teeny whisps of cheese on them. You also can't really taste any kind of truffle flavor. If you can't do fries right then I don't want risk any of the other food.

For special occasions, we dine @Michelin restaurants & The Farmer's Wife ranks right up there for their quality of ingredients & flavor. Impeccable attention is given to every detail including the unique decor. I have been to both locations in Sebastopol & Pt. Reyes, each with its own character, & happily make the jaunt 3.5 hrs total commute to get my "fix". This place takes MELTS & SALADS to the next level. Every bite from the Chicken Special (clearly my fave!) to the award-winning Lamb Merguez to the crisp, light, crinkle Truffle-Parm Fries is a savory, umami bomb. The salads are works of art, bursting with a myriad of farm-fresh ingredients. They also have gf bread & vegan/vegetarian options. The service is friendly as food arrives on either a vintage cutting board or silver platter. This IS a splurge as prices are steep but in the grand scheme of things, a small amount to pay for a slice of HEAVEN & portions are generous. Their warmth & love are palpable & the food sublime. TFW will lift your spirits, make your heart sing, & your taste buds soar.i

I'm sure the people are nice and the food is good but when I walk up to an average spot, that doesn't necessarily stand out or have yummy aromas floating around and calling my name, and the price for a tuna melt sandwich is $24, all I can do is laugh and continue walking. Maybe I'll give it a try another day but it's truly sad when restaurants are charging steak prices for average sandwiches...

Came in recently and had the BLT and fries for 28.00 it is very pricey but was well made. Loved how crispy the fries were but due to price don't think I would rush back here.

Hmmmm this place has a lot of mix feeling. I do like how it looks but taste wise it's so salty and greasy, I felt like I was ordering for a food truck and the way it's priced. I agree with a lot of reviews pricing for fries and sandwiches should be between $13 - $15 the most. I'm a huge local business supporter and this one I wanted to like so badly... it wasn't what I expected. We wanted to try it anyways because of the hype up of reviewers. My bf ordered the veggie fries and my gosh it's definitely huge and VERY heavy. I got the veggie sandwich. It was loaded with all these veggies same goes with the fries. But we felt like we couldn't fixed it all because of the grease.

The Lamb Marguez sandwhich was out of this world and the seating was perfect on a rainy day. Covered from the rain with abundant heaters. Will be back.

Major price shock seeing the costs of items here. One order of truffle fries and a grilled cheese sandwich cost over $30. Don't get me wrong, they were good, but not a price point I would purchase again. This Barlow area is really cool, many shops and stores and restaurants to browse. Right near Farmer's Wife specifically is a food court style conglomerate of eateries. Order at one or more and enjoy at their outdoor covered seating area. Unfortunately there's a bit of a fly / fruit fly issue, and it's unclear whose responsible for bussing and cleaning tables. Still - worth stopping by to find your favorite spots in the Barlow. Bring your dog and sit outside, bring your kids to play in the nearby grassy area, and bring your wallet cause you'll be spending.

The Farmer is a lucky man. His wife is a wonderful chef. I can't say I taxed the Farmer's Wife too extensively. A salad, after all, requires assembly more than cooking but an excellent salad requires an eye for the right textures, colors, and variety, and the Farmer's Wife aced it. The Farm Market Salad ($17) is an eyeful: organic lettuce, avocado, chèvre, toasted almonds, beets, and pears presented beautifully, albeit in a cardboard container. It's quite an artful salad that would've benefitted only from a bit more dressing and chèvre. I was tempted to throw an extra $10 at it, which basically turns it into a salad on steroids. $10 will find that salad enhanced with a grass-fed beef filet, aged cheddar, chimichurri, and an egg. Admit it, you're tempted. Fries ($9) here are no afterthought and are among the best you'll find anywhere. Served piping hot along with aioli, spicy avocado jalapeño verde, & ketchup, these on their own are reason enough to visit. The menu is full of exotic french fry pairings (pork sausage & kimchi fries - $20 - sound divine) which practically mandate a return trip. The Barlow is already a fun place to visit but The Farmer's Wife provides an incentive to do so. Chances of me returning are 100%.

We've been to their SF ferry building truck several times, it was fun to try this location which had more options. Their sandwiches are pricey, but you get what you pay for (farm to table large portions amazing goodness). My wife and I split the BLT, with a side of fries and vegetable soup. Warning- the sandwich falls apart easily so hold on tight. Everything was fresh, delicious and of course locally sourced. Only gripe- they have a major fly problem near the plants inside (which get in from the open entrance), we're talking swarms of flies, which does make one question the cleanliness of the food you are eating. Other than that, I'd highly recommend this place.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!! I have never tried a single thing that wasn't just as tasty as the last thing I ordered from here! So many different flavor combinations to choose from and something for everybody! Whether you don't eat meat or do.. dairy free or low carb.. wanna go salad or more in the naughty mood for fries! And the most important thing to me besides flavor (which they are nailing) is the fact that they use only the freshest local ingredients.. nothing off of a truck! No Sysco here! It is so important for me to know my food isn't full of pesticides and hormones and what have you and let me tell you that it is really hard to find! This gem of a place checks ALL of the boxes! You can taste the difference in the quality of the farm fresh eggs, local sourdough bread and high quality cheeses.. fresh organic produce from the farmer's market.. organic chicken and grass fed beef. They make such mouth watering house made sauces like aoli and chimichurri and walnut pesto. They make their own lamb sausage for crying out loud! You can taste the love and fresh ingredients! The prices might look intimidating to someone more used to chains and fast food burgers and unaware of the price of fresh quality ingredients. I honestly myself buy local organic and I know how quickly it adds up.. and I find for the quality and portion size, this place is extra reasonable and I am so grateful for a place where I can trust the ingredients that I would pay even more! I always have a hard time deciding because everything is so so delicious, but let me give you my personal tip.. if you have the option of aged cheddar or goat cheese or both.. get BOTH!!

Yum - I'd eaten at their food truck several years ago and liked their food. Glad they are now able to have a more stable venue. It's also nice that it's next to an ice cream shop and a juice/smoothie place that you can also order from. Nice shared outdoor seating. They do a darn perfect job of browning their bread for the sandwiches. One had the tuna melt, 2 of us had BLT (minus one layer of bread) and one had the breakfast sandwich. We all liked our food alot - the BLTs were messy but tasty - excellent lavendar honey bacon - yum. She also serves a lovely organic juice spritzer that I enjoy. And our friends were able to get a beer at the neighboring Mexican place - quite perfect. We will be back - thx!

The Farmers Wife in Sebastopol is a small and delicious place to have lunch. The service was wonderful and they were very helpful with explaining the menu. The outside sitting area had heating lamps for the winter but would be a wonderful place to sit during the summer as well. The quality of food this place produces is well worth the price.

Soooooo good. If this photo doesn't do you Justice , idk what will! Amazing!! I'm always hesitant because this place is pricey but this is the second time I've eaten here and I do not ever regret it.

Had the Tuna Melt. Best tuna melt ever and possibly the best sandwich I've ever had. The addition of potato chips gave it a crunch, as did the pickles. The coup de grâce however, was the melted cheese which caramelized on the grill. Yes! Best sandwich ever.

Food: 9/10 Service: 10/10 Value: 8/10 Portion size: medium Wait time: no wait to order on a Monday for lunch; 15 minutes for the food to come out This is a wonderful organic restaurant! The inside is more of the ordering station and kitchen. There is outdoor seating though and its open to a couple of different restaurants. I didn't have any trouble finding a table. There are umbrellas for shade too which is nice during the summer months! My sister and I ordered the tomatoe basil and BLT club sandwiches with an order of the truffle fries! Everything was delicious! The tomatoes in both sandwiches were super fresh and juicy! My BLT had lots of crispy bacon in it. Both sandwiches came with a side salad which had raspberries and cantaloupe in it. The truffle fries, even though they are $14 are soooo worth it. I was on the fence on getting them but so glad I did. They come with a tart white sauce and are topped with parmesan cheese as well. My sister liked it but I preferred the fries by itself! Service was wonderful! The owner came by and said hi and made sure everything was tasteful! Even though you pay at the counter they brought our food out to us and gave us glasses of water with a lemon in it!

This sandwich was amazing, unbelievably juicy and cheesy with plenty of filet mignon... but the salad, omg, so fresh, so fruity, so nutritious and packed with locally farmed ingredients! I had to go back and thank the owner, who explained that she knows every farmer that provides each ingredient on the plate. Also everyone working here was such a delight. Very glad I stopped by and chose some nutritious, delicious food today