This was my first time going apple picking. I've heard about it which made me interested, curious,…read moreand excited all at the same time. We picked Cody's farm because there wasn't an entry fee, it wasn't too far, and someone picked up the phone when I called to answer all my questions. You purchase an empty bag for picking apples before starting. A bag costs $30 and holds ~ 30 pounds according to them which works out to $3 a pound. The weather was nice and it was plenty of apple trees to pick from. There were only a couple of other people picking apples while we were there. I imagined these huge trees with apples high up to reach for, but all the trees were around 4 to 5ft. There was several very long rows of different apple trees to walk up and down. I am now convinced to get an apple tree for my back yard since the size isn't huge. The farm had play areas and activities for children so it is a cool place to bring the kids. We hit the store and I bought apple cider donuts that just happened to be really delicious. Most of the produce and products seemed to be a little pricey, but I'm thinking everything is supposed to be organic so the prices are mor. I would definitely return and bring little ones if I had any to spend a day out here.

Cute little farm with farm animals to see and kids play area. Produce, honey, soap and candles…read moreavailable to buy in one barn. Vendors and food in another. I was going to get a caramel apple but they were $8 and not made there, prepackaged, so they did not appeal to me. Sandwiches were restaurant prices not" barn" prices so I left. I did enjoy the animals, goats, pigs, sheep and small cattle. I suppose if you have kids it's a great autumn thing to do and pick up some pumpkins and squash while there. Just seemed pricey and there was a charge for kids areas so I don't think I need to go back unless I have little ones to entertain.

It really feels like fall harvest season to see their great display of fresh apples at Green City…read moreFarm Market, Sep 13, 2025 by the Lincoln Park Zoo. The apple varieties were unfamiliar to me: Zesta, Russett, Hawaiian, and about a dozen more. We sampled Hawaiian and it is sweet and juicy.

This is what the following cost me at the Andersonville Farmers' Market on July 10th, 2024:…read more 1 small cauliflower 1 garlic bulb 2 zucchini 1 carton of a dozen eggs 1 eight-ounce jar of strawberry jam Total: $30 Great produce, but their prices are hard to swallow.

This winter market is awesome and support a local farm is even better. Was able to support several…read moresmall businesses. Got a lot of Christmas gifts This is a great opportunity and wonderful items. Easy to access. The orchard also had a store open. There was food options and hand crafted items. I got some soap, jelly-jams, bakery goods. Pot pies. Lip balm just to name a few.

Great place to explore and find various products directly from the source. It is mostly food, but…read moreother goods can be found here for purchase. Everything is set up in the square with live music being played sometimes. During the summer I indulged in cider donuts, fresh bread, crepes, a quesadilla, and cheesesteak. What a great place to check out during the nice warm summer days.!

The owners are so incredibly nice and helpful. They sometimes come closer to Chicago for fairs and…read morefarmers markets and are willing to bring specific flowers for you if you call ahead. Flowers are beautiful and healthy, and very reasonable prices.

Came to this farm as it seemed they were growing a variety of vegetables and we were in the area!…read moreThe family immediately came out and was so, so kind - told us what they had and we were pleasantly surprised he had the freshest snap peas! We picked way more than were necessary but they were just that perfect - slightly sweet and crunchy! He was also really friendly and kind to those visiting, explaining the process of growing each vegetable and his successes/challenges over the last season, and was just really open to answering questions and having a conversation. We will definitely come back!

It's definitely market season, so what better way to celebrate than go to markets! We were looking…read morefor a new to us market to visit and decided to go to the Grayslake market right before they switched to the summer markets on Wednesdays. The market is located in downtown area so there were tons of street parking and shops to hop in and out of while venturing the market. The vendors are all local and are super friendly! We always seem to end to find something. But I also love the variety. The only thing is that there are so many vendors and the booths are rather close together so it's often an ant farm getting through, you move in one direction and commit all the way through. (At least this was the case the two times we went!)

I don't go to many farmers markets, and the first time I went to this one I was underwhelmed. It…read morewas in very early spring, or maybe it was early summer actually, and there were very few vendors there. So my next visit wasn't until the summer and boy what a difference. Once the summer kicks in, there is quite a variety to choose from. The produce itself can be really really good or really underwhelming. Sometimes it is hit or miss. The other things of the farmers market, like Lesters Bison and Nana's Rum Cakes and Wildflower Bakery and the wine tastings they have really help to balance out all of those nutritious fruits and vegetables-makes it worth it. It's all about balance, right? ha ha One of my friends turned me onto the Lesters Bison vendor, and I will say if you're trying to cut back on fat and calories and cholesterol, this is the way to go. So now instead of using ground beef, I try and pick up some ground bison. We also tried the bison patties already formed and they were really great. We weren't sure what to expect but I kid you not, very flavorful and juicy. If this was regular ground beef and it was that thin, it would have been dull, tasteless and dry- the difference was very surprising. They also have tons of cuts of steak (ribeye was of course delish), and other choices like elk, etc. Let me just say this for the record: get your ass to Nana's Rum Cakes! You will not regret this. This is rum cake on a whole nother level. The couple that sells them, one of which is Nana, is charming, delightful. And I love supporting local business, but the spectacular taste of these rum cakes is what keeps you going back. I'm an addict for life now. I like the plain-vanilla or the plain-vanilla with nuts, but my husband is a drag and doesn't like the nuts, hehe, so I sacrifice for him. ha ha While the chocolate rum cake was okay, we both agreed it was not as special. But the plain-vanilla and with nuts is not to be missed. The market is especially lovely in the late summer or early fall. Two days ago it was just gorgeous. And there are a lot of vendors to choose from. You can go to their website and see which vendors will be there which week. It's very user friendly. Summer hours are 3-7 on Wednesdays, but they are soon switching for the new fall schedule which is on Saturday (mornings, I believe?), so hit up the website for hours. Why aren't you there yet?? Nana's waiting for you; don't disappoint Nana, people.

The Batavia Outdoor Market runs from May thru October on River Street offering fresh produce,cut…read moreflowers,cheeses,breads and meats from local merchants. It does get crowded and only street parking is available. In the Winter months they move indoors with less vendors. Definitely a fun way to spend a Saturday morning.

Lively Farmers Market by Fox River! A lovely park to stroll through, mature trees, bike paths &…read morespots to relax. This market offers a wide variety of products: plants, herbs, flowers, pastries, beignets, fresh fruit juices, tacos, tamales, elotes, fresh eggs, frozen meats & charcoal-grilled beef/goat/lamb skewers ready to be devoured! A bonus is the presence of friendly dogs in all sizes adds to the lively atmosphere. People are friendly in this small suburban town!

The boths at the farmers market provide a variety of things to purchase. Hot food a taco stand…read morecheese booth; cakes; seafood; flowers i can go on and on. I enjoyed the afternoon.

I loved this. It reminded me, in some ways, of the Boulder (CO) farmers market we would frequent…read more There is a wide array of vendors, lots of shade, entertainment, room for kids to run around, and lots of friendly people about. I really loved our experience and can't wait to get back here again a few more times this summer.

Well, it's large, the biggest in Chicago if I am right. While this means it gets crowded, many…read morepeople also bring their adorable dogs with them, which make the crowds much more bearable. With this size, there is an excellent variety of goodies to buy. I don't just mean across categories, but also within them. For example, there are several vendors selling meats, cheeses, fruits/veggies, hot sauces, and so on. Speaking of variety, it seems that vendors change on occasion - a good reason to get something that I like rather than putting it off, and to come back again and again. This may partially explain why there is no map available. I don't know what happens on the back-end, as the only map I could find was from 2021. As nice as walking around and exploring is, having a guide of some kind would be very helpful. This becomes doubly valuable considering some vendors are selling prepared foods. On that note, some more eating areas would be welcome. The prices are on the high side, as can be expected from a Farmer's Market. That said, $4/pound for albeit organic potatoes seems very high. Thankfully for my wallet, I did not arrive hungry, or I would have thrown dollars to the wind. Final verdict: As far as Farmer's Markets go, Green City Market is great! You can find a wonderful variety, and every week can be a new adventure. Prices are very high, but that is to be expected. While the idea is that you buy something, there is no obligation to. Would return?: Absolutely, leaving room for breakfast or lunch, depending on when I go Would reccomend?: Yes, for the adventure if nothing else. Who knows, you might walk out with a jar of honey you loved after sampling.

We come to Green City Market every year, but this was the first time I actually stopped to try the…read morefood. While walking around, I kept smelling something really good and basically followed the scent until I found the Baked Cheese Haus booth. Soon as I saw them scraping all that melted cheese over the sandwiches, I already knew I was getting one. I went with the Jambon Cru. Melted raclette scraped over cured ham on toasted baguette with spring onions, baby gherkins, and Dijon. And wow... this thing was a cheesy overload. So much melted cheese, rich, creamy, and warm. The baguette was toasted with that nice crunch, sturdy enough to hold all of it together. Then the gherkins and Dijon came in and cut through all that richness with a little tang and sharpness, which made every bite better. Messy, cheesy, a little ridiculous honestly. The whole market has such a fun vibe too. Busy, lots of people walking around, fresh produce everywhere, live energy all around. The people at the booth were super friendly too. Now I'm seriously about to go to Wisconsin just to find them again.

Do you like going to Farmers Markets? If you do and you are in the Palatine Area, head on over…read more All the vendors that I speak to and have questions are very nice and welcoming. We were looking for Skokie Provisions for their Roasted Tomato Pesto which has no Gluten or Nuts. Unfortunately they ran out as it is very popular. There is always a long line for the homemade tamales but I was not hungry, I forgot the name of the company but you won't miss it. The atmosphere is cool and seems like everyone is having a good time and enjoying the weather. My wife ran into a vendor called Ana Banana Co. they have candles and car diffusers. I bought one for my car, Aloha Paradise scent. My car does indeed smell like paradise. Overall, great vendors and good atmosphere. Head on over.

Great product selection. Sour dough bread by Danielle is amazing!!…read moreFriendly , knowledgeable vendors !!

Went in on a Sunday evening, it was not that busy, one cashier, and a few other employees working…read morethroughout the store. Store was clean, but the issue itself was the cashier, who seemed to be angry at anybody for everything. The people in front of me were scrutinized for not standing close enough to the people in front of them. Those people were scrutinized for not moving their cart, fast enough, despite the fact that the cashier didn't pull up another cart to unload the next person's groceries into. I was scrutinized for not having my groceries in the order that she wanted them to be in, even though she did not put them in a cart She just piled them on top of each other. The people behind me were criticized for not putting their items on the conveyor belt, even though they only had one item and the conveyor belt was wet. Overall, just a gruff rudeness from whoever was working as the cashier on Sunday, August 24 around 5:30.

It's a long shot trying to buy eggnog on Christmas Eve, so I was not expecting to find any, but…read moreAldis came through. Astounding. Two major wins in two days at Aldis ! ! !