Groceries & shops
Shop like a local
Fresno sits in the middle of one of the country’s richest farm regions, so fresh produce is everywhere. Choose a category to find good first stops for a new household.
Farmers Markets
Fresno is surrounded by farms, so farmers markets are the easiest way to eat what’s in season. Most growers come from within an hour’s drive.
Vineyard Farmers Market
Fresno’s best-known market: produce, pastries and local food from small family farms in Fresno, Madera and Kings counties.
River Park Farmers Market
An evening market at the River Park shopping center in north Fresno.
Old Town Clovis Farmers Market
Produce stands along Pollasky Avenue in Old Town Clovis, with a lively Friday-night version in summer.
Market on Kern
A weekday market in downtown Fresno.
Tower District Farmers Market
A neighborhood market in the heart of the Tower District.
Local Farms
Buy straight from the growers. The Fresno County Fruit Trail links farms and fruit stands across the county; peak season runs from spring strawberries through summer stone fruit, and the Blossom Trail is beautiful in late February and March.
Simonian Farms
A family farm store with about 180 varieties of fruits, vegetables and nuts, plus antiques and food trucks on Friday nights.
Wawona Peach Tree Fruit Stand
Fresh and frozen fruit, frozen treats and peach pastries.
Sweet Girl Farms
Peaches, plums, tomatoes, onions, fresh-roasted peanuts, jams, honey and salsa.
Blossom Trail Fruit Stand
Vegetables, white peaches, nectarines and its famous Premaghetti peaches, best in August.
Fresno County Fruit Trail
The full map of farm stands and agritourism stops across the county.
Organic Groceries
For everyday organic shopping, Fresno has the natural-foods chains you may know. Farmers markets and farm stands are also good places to ask growers directly about organic and low-spray produce.
Sprouts Farmers Market
Produce-focused natural grocery with bulk bins and organic options. Three stores in the area.
Whole Foods Market
Organic and natural foods, prepared meals and specialty items.
Trader Joe’s
Affordable organic staples, frozen foods and snacks.
Farmers market organic growers
Look for certified-organic signs at the Vineyard and River Park markets, and ask growers how they farm.
International Markets
Fresno’s many communities mean you can find the ingredients of home. These markets carry breads, spices, produce and specialty foods from around the world.
Ararat Market
Armenian grocery: breads, cheeses, spices and pantry staples.
Kharabagh Market
Armenian grocery for everyday shopping and familiar flavors.
Hye Market
Armenian grocery for traditional ingredients and specialty foods.
Valley Lahvosh Baking Co.
Fresno’s Armenian cracker-bread bakery, a holiday tradition for many families.
Vallarta Supermarket
Full-service Latin American supermarket with a bakery, tortilleria and taqueria.
SF Supermarket
Large Asian supermarket, the chain’s first store in the Valley.
Asia Supermarket
Southeast Asian groceries, with a deli known for Hmong sausage and sticky rice.
Sam’s Italian Market & Deli
Italian groceries and a busy sandwich counter.
Local Cafés
Fresno’s café scene has grown fast, from a coffeehouse inside a historic water tower to garden cafés and Italian espresso bars. These are good places to settle in, meet neighbors or work for an afternoon.
Il Caffè at Enzo’s Table
Italian espresso drinks, a popular honey latte, Italian wines, and breakfast and lunch made with produce from the Ricchiuti family’s farm. Shaded patio seating.
Frida Café
A coffee shop inside Fresno’s Old Water Tower, a downtown landmark since 1894.
Kuppa Joy
A lively local coffeehouse chain with several locations, better for chatting than studying.
Component Coffee Lab
Plant-filled café with plenty of seating, a wraparound patio and highly praised coffee.
Cafe Van Ness
A small café inside Gazebo Gardens plant nursery, with tables among the greenery.
The Mug Community Coffee Shop
A calm, study-friendly coffee shop near Fresno State.
Two Cities Coffee Roasters
Local roaster and café.
Teazer World Tea Market
Loose-leaf tea and tea drinks, with a location in the Tower District.
Fashion & Clothing
From national brands to locally owned boutiques and vintage shops, here is where Fresno shops for clothes.
Fashion Fair Mall
Fresno’s main indoor mall, with department stores and national brands.
Fig Garden Village
An open-air shopping village with brands such as Anthropologie, Madewell and Ariat, plus restaurants and salons.
River Park
Outdoor shopping and dining near Woodward Park.
Old Town Clovis boutiques
Locally owned boutiques such as Revival 23 and The Foundry for current trends and home décor, plus vintage and antique shops.
Tower District shops
Thrift and vintage stores, Forever Vintage, and Free Bird Company for records and tie-dye apparel.
KLSD
Tees and accessories with Fresno pride.
Tip: Confirm hours before you go. Market days and store hours change with the seasons.