Castroville is the artichoke capital. This farm store sells locally grown green globe artichokes plus numerous other farm produce including vegetables, dips and sauces, vinaigarette and oil, seasoning, chips. The store operates a food truck off the side that makes deep-fried artichoke hearts that are without dairy or egg in the batter - be sure to specify no parmesan cheese sprinkle or sauce. NOTE: Sep 2020 reported limited vegan options - please send updates. Open Mon-Sun 8:00am-6:00pm.
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460 Nashua Rd, Castroville, California, USA, 95012
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Added by PeaceLoveVeggies on 30 Mar 2014
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5 Reviews
First Review by PeaceLoveVeggies
themuppetlibrarian
Points +2757
When in castroville - Edit
Fried artichokes are a treat for anyone stopping in Castroville - this is the option for vegans located conveniently on the highway
Read moreServed hot with fresh lemon, it’s a unique roadside treat
Also sells fresh produce and vegan friendly groceries #Veganuary
Updated from previous review on 2024-01-13
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hopevsnschaick
Points +281
Happy I went into the little store - Edit
Great selection in store, got their artichoke hearts put in air fryer yummy
Read morePros: We got there and food truck was closed, They have great selection in store, Great place to pick up food to prepare at home
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DaughterSparrow
Points +114
Still yummy! - Edit
Still open (and tasty!) as of 2/2020. Food truck hours 9:30-4:30.
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KWdaddio
Points +1441
Fried Artichoke Hearts-Vegan - Edit
Based on previous info we learned the fried artichokes do not contain eggs or milk. If you'd like them vegan just hold the cheese and dipping sauce. If you're looking for a fun unique vegan snack you've found it. The only down side is the Artichoke hearts are somewhat hidden in the fried batter. If you are a forward planner, your favorite vegan dipping sauce would add to the experience. All in all a fun unique experience found nowhere else I know.
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PeaceLoveVeggies
Points +96
vegan deep-fried artichoke hearts!! :) - Edit
I was born in Cali before I moved up to Seattle, and growing up, I still spent my summers visiting back down in the Salinas/Castroville area. In my family we would always get our deep fried artichoke hearts from the giant artichoke market - it's a piece of my childhood! So during this trip to Cali, this time as a vegan, I had my usual craving for greasy, fried, artichoke-y goodness. But alas, the giant artichoke (and a few other places around town that I called) uses non-vegan batter! I didn't give up, until finally I found Pezzini farms. A yelp review mentioned that they do not use dairy in their batter. I called them up and asked a few more questions and found that they are in fact vegan! I'm so glad I found them :) They fry up their artichoke hearts in the little green food truck just off the side of the stand itself. They taste just the same, if not better than my childhood artichoke hearts. Just be sure to get them without the parmesan sprinkled on top, and no sauce on the side. Take em home and dip them in some vegan ranch or vegannaise!
Read moreAlso inside the food stand, they sell fresh fruits and veg, and in the back they have frozen fried artichoke hearts so you can make them in your oven any time you want :D
Hey, I didn't say it was healthy, just vegan ;) and delicious
Updated from previous review on Tuesday April 01, 2014
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