The farmers of the Northern California region, many of them in Mendocino County, supply the ingredients that fill plates at Mendocino Farms. The eatery's chef crafts tasty, healthy eats that are designed to nourish the body and delight the taste buds, offering a fresh twist on classic sandwiches. Many of them are vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free, or they can be tweaked to fit these diets upon request.

So come to Mendocino Farms when you want to support local farmers and your own health. Enjoy a seasonal special, like the superfood hemp "burger." There's no beef involved. The burger features a house-made hempseed patty topped with spicy vegan cheese, beet-infused Thousand Island dressing, local butter lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and pickles. If you prefer some meat in your sandwich, opt for the steak BLT. It showcases carved ribbons of Creekstone Farms steak with applewood-smoked bacon, romaine, roasted tomatoes, onions braised in red wine, herb aioli, and a balsamic drizzle. This meaty combination comes stuffed inside of a pretzel bun.

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