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Far West Fungi

224 Laurel St Suite A101 · Santa Cruz, CA

Why you should go…

Far West Fungi is a family-owned mushroom business founded in 1983 that grows specialty mushrooms at a farm in Moss Landing, California. Its Santa Cruz retail store sells fresh, dried and powdered mushrooms, grow kits, mushroom pantry products and gifts, alongside an on-site cafe serving mushroom snacks and tea.

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  • #local food
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  • #cafe
  • #farm to table

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General shopping guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Vendor hours are their own thing

    Market stalls and independent sellers keep shorter hours than the building around them, and quiet days end early.

  • Bring a tote and a little cash

    Smaller sellers do not all take cards, and bags are rarely free.

  • Weekdays browse, weekends buzz

    Pick the weekday for a proper look at the shelves and the weekend for the atmosphere.

  • Ask about shipping

    If something will not survive the suitcase, plenty of sellers will send it home for you.

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