Bravo Farms Traver

We love the Bravo Farms off of the 5 so we were excited to discover this one a few years back. We love that there's a lot to check out here. There's a massive gift shop with chotchkies, toys, home goods, fudge, cheeses, etc. There's an antique shop, dog play area, kid play area with a tree house and slide. They have an outdoor courtyard for eating and indoor dining area, too. The food is good, also. It's a great pit stop.Now for the sad part. There are several animals here that they keep as attractions that I have often seen living in horrendous conditions. It makes me so sad and while my kids are always excited to see them, I often point out the squalor conditions to explain ways that we DO NOT take care of our pets. :-( They really need someone on staff whose sole job it is to take care of these poor animals. And if they already do have someone, they need to trade them out for someone who cares about animals well being.

Cute little rest area to get out and stretch your legs!My family and I usually visit the other Bravo Farms location while on the way to Disneyland once a year.This is my first time visiting this location though. The bathrooms are much nicer at this location, but they have roughly the same knick-knacks, snacks and food.They also have an outdoor play area for the kids and a dog park area!Service is friendly!

Perfect place for a stop. They have all these treats- from nuts, cheese, jam, honey, wine, etc. My favorite thing here was their nitro cold brewery. I was able to sample a few to find the perfect one- the hair raiser. The employees are all really nice. The place is nice and clean, as well as the bathrooms. Great place to stop for a gift or souvenir.

This is a great stop for anyone on the road, especially if you're traveling with pets or kids! They have a pet relief area and a little animal pen where you can use quarters to buy feed for and pet some of the livestock - Be advised pets are not allowed inside the store though. They also have clean accessible bathrooms with multiple stalls. The shoppe is cute and filled with all sorts of items. My haul was made up of $3 soft drinks and a few sweet treats but if I hadn't had such a long drive ahead I would have loved to have sampled some of the cheeses and other items they had available. They had lots of unique gift items and you could grab a t-shirt or cap if you needed one. If you have a few minutes, it's definitely worth the stop.

OK, yet another Highway 99 food disaster. Perhaps in lieu of trying to find the Holy Grail of semi-independent restaurants along this route, I should stick to the boring, ubiquitous chains.Having heard about this place and also reading about it, I was actually excited to be in the vicinity to stop here for lunch. What a letdown!Let me be clear, there are two Bravo Farms in this area. This one and a newer one in Tulare that on the surface appears far better from pictures and reviews. This one, kinda kitschy, is way too long in the tooth to be open, or in desperate need or a makeover.There's a rather grimy, creepy, and unkempt feel to this entire establishment. There's the counter serve restaurant, dedicated ice cream area, a rambling bunch of funky amusement park type buildings, and a shop full of stale bric a brac, and cutsy stuff to hang up on the wall or to take up shelf space at home. Oh, and lots of sweets and unhealthy snacks too! So, bring your kids!Perhaps nostalgic, yet truly depressing.Sorry, I'm on a roll, yet perhaps this type of place worked 30-40 years ago.After waiting on the line to order and handling the very grimy plastic menu to choose my meal, I placed my order. Bring hand sanitizer. You'll need it.The counter staff was fine, although they seemed challenged to get everything down.I got the BBQ chicken sandwich that comes with a side of baked beans. The order came out in a reasonable amount of time, and my name called to pick it up, but it looked like a mess. The bun was just OK, but the chicken was rubbery and unappealing. No taste, even with all the supposed things put on it, sauce, etc. The beans were awful and tasted old, stale, and very bland, as if sitting around for a very long time.I guess the entire experience turned me off, and I couldn't wait to leave, never to return. Where is the closest In-N-Out Burger?I gave it two stars as perhaps folks who have kids might find it a fun, casual place to stop and get a meal.Just consider me the snobby old curmudgeon, but I do believe in standards.

We were supercharging here and decided to check out the store. I've always liked farm stores and Bravo Farms did not disappoint. We went home with a big bag of goodies!

My trip to Bravo Farms in Traver was a delightful adventure! While the food took a bit of time to prepare, it was absolutely worth the wait--fresh and delicious. The drink menu had a great selection of wines and popular beers on tap, though cocktails were a bit limited. I couldn't resist the ice cream bar, which was a sweet treat! The novelty store was filled with unique finds, and I loved sampling fresh cheeses. Outside, there was a fantastic area for kids with hands-on activities, treehouses, and a charming petting zoo where we fed the friendly goats. It was a fun-filled day with something for everyone!

Stumbled upon this charming vintage cheese factory and farm combo tucked off the side of the 99, a fun and family-friendly roadside attraction. What caught my attention the most was the fully climbable treehouse, adding a whimsical touch to the setting. Another treat was the homemade fudge, and I'm not necessarily big on fudge, but this was exceptional and they offered samples which is always a huge plus. The customer service and friendliness of the staff made the whole experience that much more memorable.The indoor cafe and snack sections offer plenty of options, including varieties of jerky, popcorn, nuts...etc. The ambiance is relaxed, with a rustic charm that invites you to unwind and enjoy the surroundings. And let's not forget the delightful farm animals--donkeys, peacocks, birds, and sheep--all adding to the enchanting atmosphere of this unique spot. Whether you're stopping by for a snack or to explore the outdoors, Bravo Farms offers a sweet escape and break from the traffic--definitely worth checking out!

A square of fudge for $6.99 is probably the best value in the entire gift shop area. Save your shopping money for better prices anywhere else. We got rootbeer float fudge and the review from the kids is: it's pretty good but it's not as dense as yours. Also, it has a hint of toothpaste flavor." So, my kids like my homemade fudge better haha! We like to stop here to visit the sheep in the petting zoo, and we always get a little treat inside, like fudge or a beverage. They have fun stuff to look at, a nice EV charging area, a little dog park with obstacle course type of play equipment (that my dog had no idea how to use), and looks like they also have public restrooms but I've never used them. It's a pleasant stop, overall.

The food and service was amazing in the shops and in the restaurant! We came in early on a Sunday morning so it wasn't crowded. We tried the pulled pork sandwich, brisket sandwich, cheeseburger & salad. All of our food was delicious! So good I didn't even take pictures.