Rancho Gordo is a unique and special business known for its heirloom dried beans, which are beautiful, flavorful, and offer a wide variety. Customers find the dried beans to be particularly fresh and savory, often surpassing other bulk food options. The business is also appreciated for its in-house bread making, providing additional tasty products. Visitors enjoy exploring the shop filled with all kinds of dried beans and spices, and the staff are friendly and helpful, offering cooking tips and descriptions of the different varieties. Many customers are excited about the availability of heirloom beans, which are often difficult to find elsewhere, and enjoy discovering new meal ideas through their recipes and blog. In addition to beans, Rancho Gordo offers other unique products like crimson popping corn, which is highly praised for its crispness and hull-less kernels, making it perfect for popcorn lovers. The popcorn is a favorite, especially for those who enjoy making it at home, and the business offers convenient options like email alerts when certain products are back in stock. Customers appreciate the quality and uniqueness of the products, as well as the educational resources provided to inspire creative cooking. Whether shopping in person on a quiet street with parking in Napa or ordering online, Rancho Gordo provides an enjoyable experience for those interested in high-quality, heirloom food products that can elevate everyday meals.
The dried beans are unique and beautiful. It was fun to look at the wide variety available. I ended up buying 4 varieties and a bag of pozole/hominy. They also make bread in house. Definitely worth visiting if you like to cook.
June 2024
Great place to buy heirloom beans, spices, sauces, oils, and vinegars.
December 2023
I love being a bean club member!! Amazing beans recipes, fun schwag, and newsletter. Thanks.
