Because of the quarantine, I've been having groceries delivered. I don't like ordering produce from…read morea grocery store, because I can't see it first. That's not a problem with Papa Spuds! Even though I can't see it, I know everything will come freshly picked and very clean (although I still wash it all). They say they have "grocery store prices." I'm not sure I agree--the prices were a bit higher than the stores where I usually shop, but the freshness and quality make up for the difference. At Papa Spuds, you order online between Friday afternoon and Monday at 12 p.m. From 12 to 1 on Monday, you can get discounted produce, but they had a limited selection when I tried this. Later on Monday, you get an email telling you when they'll deliver. The packaging is recyclable, and you're expected to put it out on the morning of the next delivery, so it can be reused. I like that you have the choice of buying a weekly or bi-weekly box. Although I haven't tried any, yet, they also offer meat and seafood, along with the more-common fruits, vegetables and dairy products.

So I use to belong to a community garden and I enjoyed growing stuff. But life has changed and I am…read moreworking more than ever. Enter Papa Spuds. I love that I can order my weekly veggies and fruits. I get to pick and choose what I want included. If I spot something extra, like some of those amazing baked goods I can just add additional funds for the week. They have a great selection of local as regional produce. It feels good to support local farmers and get great fresh produce, plus they bring it to my door. My son loves the La Farm bread and he gets so excited on Wednesday night.

By far this is our favorite u-pick strawberry farm in Apex. It's a little off the beaten path,…read moretucked behind some homes & subdivisions in a nondescript area. We've been coming to Buckwheat for years & the owners have always been friendly. They also carry seasonal items as well as homemade ice cream. They had some squash, shiitake mushrooms, snapdragons & prepicked berries. The berries. They had so many ripe berries that it took about 15 minutes to pick this huge bucket. The berries are huge. These berries are super sweet, juicy and very perishable. They're perfect to eat as it or for strawberry shortcake, jam or pie. Highly recommend!!

Super cute farm for strawberry picking. It looks like a neighborhood got built around them, but…read morethey are easy to find and have a huge sign by the road. We went on a Sunday afternoon and there were still plenty of strawberries to pick. The staff was very friendly. You can buy a bucket or a pint for picking, the bucket was $18. After we picked our strawberries we gave their strawberry ice cream a try and took some of their jam home. Both were delicious! I also appreciated how many picnic tables they had in the shade.

Friendly staff with a wide range of locally sourced products. You have to try the doughnut truck -…read morethe were hot and delicious

Oh my gosh, COME HERE FOR YOUR PUMPKINS!!! Very cute little…read moremarket with some fresh and local produce (I got local honey to help with allergies) and a large pumpkin patch. Pumpkins were all very pretty and fairly priced (20 for both in the picture). One was listed as 28$ and the gentleman gave us a discount. They accept cash and card. After we got out pumpkins, the gentleman watched me struggle to set up my phone for a picture and ran over to help us! Easy parking, easy loading and they have carts available if you are getting a large amount of pumpkins.

Buying local small businesses with great services! Local meat and vegetables.Enough said.read more

The Apex Farmers Market is held on Saturdays at The Depot in Downtown Apex. It is a small farmers'…read moremarket for the size of Apex so did not have many vendors in the parking lot. This could be because of the small size of The Depot, not allowing for many, or I may have been there on a slow day, so they didn't utilize all the space available. The goal is to have vendors within 150 miles of Apex. All the vendors were close together, so you don't need to walk far to see what is available. Benches were also available. They have activities for kids as well. If I am in Downtown Apex on another Saturday, I will return again.

This is a nice little find on a relatively sparse area along Salem Street. Expanding from their…read moreFarm Soap Company in Franklinton, Carden Farms has opened a farmer's market in Apex. Although it still seems to be getting itself organized, there's a lot of potential here for anyone wanting to shop local. I spoke to one of the owners (Carol) during my visit, who proudly explained their goal was to source as much from North Carolina as they could. And for those few things not from NC, nearby states were represented. It's late in the season for produce, but Carden still has some nice winter squash from the NC mountains and tomatoes available. And unshelled pecans -- a southern staple -- are sitting in a bin outside the door. NC honey, clover and wildflower, is available inside. What makes Carden unique is the non-food inventory: bird houses made with real tree bark and moss, local firewood, and the natural soaps from the "home farm" Carden Farms in Franklinton, and various made-in-NC (or USA) knicknacks. The natural sponges from Florida are larger than I'd expected; and the local (from Apex) hand-made crochet scrubs are cute and equally as colorful as their box-store counterparts, but sans synthetics. In the other half of the store is a freezer with local grass-fed meats and a cooler with eggs, all reasonably priced. Eventually, as Carden gets fully up and running in this location, they plan on adding breads, cheeses, and boiled peanuts. I'm not sure when this will all happen as they're still working hard to organize everything. And surprisingly, to complete the total farmers market concept, according to their website, Carden will also offer North Carolina seafood on Saturdays. I can't wait to watch this shop expand and hope it becomes a nice alternative to the trek to the Raleigh Farmers Market.

Compare foods is the place you shop if you want fresh meats. The 5 for 19.99 is the greatest deal…read moreever...especially in today's economy. You know the meat is fresh because there is a butcher on site and they are always restocking the meats. Great store!

Just here to pick up some plantains, tomatoes and other stuff. Good produce. One aisle is so narrow…read moreyou have to squeeze by others. No big deal though. Not all cashiers are proficient in English but that doesn't matter either.

Clean and well stocked with all the goodies! The staff were very friendly and helpful. This…read morelocation can sometimes be hit and miss. This time everything was pleasant.

Great selection of food, teas, wine and beer, fresh-cut flowers, luxury candles, and other…read morecarefully curated holiday/specialty items. The produce is fresh -- true to the store's name. Although this location is smaller than some other Fresh Market stores, it offers the same open-market charm as other locations (maybe even more so because the smaller size gives a more authentic market feel). The store is clean, well-organized, and never crowded. I also really enjoy the ready-to-cook packaged meals for 2 or 3 (depending on age/appetite) which are very convenient for a quick home-made dinner, but also pretty tasty too. That said, I'm docking a star for one consistent issue: it's often hard to find staff on the floor who are available or eager to help locate hard-to-find items. For a new customer, that can be frustrating. The cashiers are friendly, but with only one or two usually working, asking for assistance sometimes means waiting until they've finished a line of transactions, which shouldn't be necessary in a well-staffed store. A lovely store with great offerings--but the lack of accessible customer service brings the overall experience down a bit unfortunately.

Golden Hex is a fantastic place for European grocery shopping. They offer a wide variety of…read moreauthentic products that are hard to find elsewhere. The selection of European chocolates is especially impressive, with milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and many filled varieties to choose from. Their prepared food buffet is another highlight, featuring delicious European specialties such as crepes filled with meat, vegetables, or fruit. It's a great option if you want something ready to eat while you shop. They also carry an excellent assortment of European cheeses, along with many canned goods and pantry items from different European countries. Whether you're looking for familiar favorites or trying something new, Golden Hex is well worth a visit. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys European foods and products.

Mom and pops Asian grocery store. Don't expect to be walking in a Publix because this is a pretty…read moretraditional market. Staff is always super friendly and helpful and will be more than happy to help.

Unfortunately this farmer market has less than 10 vendors and quite small. Not a lot of optionread more

Five years after starting, this is still a great market. In fact, it just keeps getting better!…read more They have a new addition, a knife sharpner who does a terrific job. We had several knives done recently and they are nice and sharp now! He also does scissors and even garden tools. He's got you covered for sure! The produce is always fresh and the pastries are divine too! Supporting our local farmers, bakers and fishermen (and women too) never felt better!

I wanted to provide a review for Shane--he was kind, friendly, and genuinely offered to help if I…read morecouldn't find what I was looking for. Kindness and good customer service mean a lot to me, and unfortunately, they seem harder to come by these days. Shane's attitude truly stood out and can absolutely brighten someone's day. And thank you, Marcelina, for your assistance as well at the customer service desk! Keep up the great work everyone!

This chicken wrap was really tasty and filling. Publix never disappoints. The chicken was…read morefresh...the veggies were fresh....the ultimate fresh wrap. Go grab one today!