The Twin Cities is super lucky in that you can be in a concrete jungle one minute and out in…read morebeautiful Hastings picking your own apples the next. There are loads of orchards and pumpkin patches to choose from but you really have to made a pit stop at Fischer's Croix Farm and Orchard. They have a super cute hay bail for kids/adults to climb on but I'll warn you.. you have to be PRETTY agile to get to the top.. There's also some goats and chickens the kiddies can feed along with a tracker ride out to the corn maze! (You can go on the ride without actually going through the maze). There are loads of different apples/pumpkins to pick your own or buy the preselected bags inside the shop! They're all super friendly staff that'll share their love of apples and really help you select the right one :) oh and there's also a food truck in case you get hungry!!

I can't believe this place isn't more popular! This place exceeded my expectations in more ways…read morethan one. It was easy to find, since they have a lot of signs up which have arrows from the main road. The staff here are very friendly, approachable and kind. It seems to be run by an all women staff woo!! The parking is on the grass or dirt parking. Come as early as you can because it gets crowded pretty darn fast, and loud. The inside building has a lot of items you can purchase, like peanut butter, apple pies, caramel apples, and pre picked apples. They also have samples of each apple in their orchard. My personal favorite was their sweet sixteen apple. They have an outside area, with 1 goat for a petting zoo. They have hay bails for kids to climb, and some open area for them to roam around. They have apple trees spread out everywhere and it's labeled with what kind of apple each tree is. It's a perfect photo spot, they also thought ahead and have a huge family bench near the corn maze where you can take cute pics. The corn maze is challenging but doable for kids and adults. They have an APPLE cutout inside the maze so you can find it, something fun in addition to the maze. There's a wagon that takes you out to the maze or you can just walk there. They have wagon rides at 11 am sharp. The pumpkin patch was sort of a disappointment, because some of them were spoiled and others were fungated? The whole place is perfect for instagram pictures, and fall photo shoots. It's free admission, but the corn maze is $3 per person. The apples and pumpkins are charged based on how much they weigh. It was really affordable. They have new hours apparently so call ahead to confirm. Definitely a family oriented fun outing!

Friendly staff. A good selection of Asian produce and fruits. They have a deli attached that you…read morecan sit down and have soup noodles soup or to go. They have some ready made package good for an easy grab and go. Prices are very reasonable for the food. The frozen section was ok and it seems that one is the freezer was having issues when I was there and alerted the staff. I came for some bitter melons but most of their bitter melons are bruised and are not in good condition. In a pinch, it's a good option when in downtown St. Paul area.

We've been to the smaller location in North St Paul but this was our first visit to the larger…read morelocation off Hwy 52 in St Paul. This market had great prices on produce and had a great selection of items that you can't often find at your big box stores. Prices were clearly marked and there was plenty of parking available in the attached lot. Staff was fast and efficient check out.

Simple. Keep this word in mind as you travel to Whistling Well Farm. If you are seeking out a state…read morefair experience or something with loud and boisterous events, this is not it. Contrary it's every reason why we enjoyed it. Highlights include: dog friendly, nice parking, friendly staff, proficient store with basic items such as honey, caramel, chocolate covered cherries, plush dog toys, coloring books, apples, etc. Outside you will find a pumpkin patch, goats and even a DJ with a dance floor. If you have kids, this is a great outing for the family. My group walked our dogs around the space, split come apple cider donuts and snapped a few pics by some of the fall decor. Notes: dogs are not allowed in the gift shop and there is a food stand that serves hot dogs, cider, chips and apple cider donuts. We did not see any alcohol onsite.

Such a great apple orchard! If you're looking for a place to take in the sights, eat delicious…read moreapples and shop for goods without having to navigate through crowds and struggle to park; this is the place! Only PYO Haralson's were advertised today, but we scored some delicious Honeycrisp apples (had to reach high). The food products are plentiful and almost everyone there had a half gallon of apple cider in their hands. I didn't buy any today, but I did last year and it was delicious. I didn't buy any buy three sweatshirts, which were modestly priced at $25. I highly recommend trying this spot out.

Went to the orchard on a beautiful fall day and many people had the same idea. Overall, the things…read moreI liked is that they had a large selection of pick your own apples, a hayride to access those apples, one of the better petting zoos ive seen at similar places and a large playground that would do well for kids of all ages. The parts I didnt like is that even though the food selection was quite poor and the wait was even worse. I would definitely eat beforehand. Also I dont know if it was just the year, but even thoygh most of the apples were pretty tasty, some of the apples were mealy, even straight from the tree.

We picked some delicious KinderKrisp apples at Afton which were sweet and crisp but the other…read moreapples we picked were not nearly as flavorful or were mealy. The concessions options were a bit underwhelming and we ended up waiting in line for an hour for a hotdog and walking taco. I did enjoy the hay ride which took us around the orchard to different areas to pick. I also appreciated the wide array of animals in the petting area. The country store had a good variety of treats and we ended up taking home some apple butter and apple cider. It was a fun way to spend an afternoon but I'm not sure if I would return to this particular orchard.

We have been going to Croix farm for years now, this place is part of our fall tradition…read more We prefer going to this place over other similar establishments in the area cause this place is just right, not too big and not too small. The staff is always super friendly. They never nickel and dime you like some other places in the area that even charge you with an admission price. We have never been disappointed with the variety of apples or an abundance of pumpkins to pick from. They have a corn maze for which you do have to buy a ticket but it's very reasonable ($5/pp) and you get to take a hayride to the corn maze. There's always a food truck there with fried goodies and of course apple cider. There is a store there also where you can buy pre-picked apples and other goodies. Tbh - I don't think that prices at this location for hot food, apples, pumpkins or the corn maze have changed at all since we've been coming here.

Great small market. Super Clean and organized. Friendly…read moreservice. They played zen music, I feel like more at the massage place than a market but it's ok with me. so glad there's an asian market closer to where I live. easy to get too, easy parking!

Vieng Chan grocery store is a welcome addition to the West Seventh neighborhood. It located where…read morean old family chain (Cooper's) had been. the owners clearly gave thought to what the neighborhood needs. The selection of food was balanced between Asian specialty items and regular grocery items people in the neighborhood need. It was very clean and the staff friendly. I did not find every item I might have wanted at an Asian grocery store but I found some Korean vegan items I have not spotted elswehere! I appreciated the fresh and reasonably priced produce. This is such a fantastic addition to the neighborhood!

On a mission to find the best chicken parmesan in Minnesota led us here, and Liliana absolutely…read moredelivered. The ambiance sets the tone right away. It's intimate in the best way, beautifully designed, with a great bar vibe. One of my favorite touches is being able to sit by the window and watch the pasta being made. Our server Nicole was amazing. She gave thoughtful recommendations and made the whole experience feel really special. We started with the supplì, which is like a rice-based version of a mac and cheese bite with red sauce, so good. The prosciutto bruschetta was also incredible and a very generous portion. For pastas, we tried a few and each one was so unique. The scarpinocc had this slightly sweet, really balanced flavor with beet, pickled orange, and butter. The bucatini with lobster was delicious with a nice kick from the Calabrian chili. The paccheri was a standout. It reminded me of a rich, slow-cooked pot roast but with pasta instead of potatoes. Easily my favorite of the night. And of course, the chicken parmesan was exactly what we came for. Thick cut, perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and smothered in red sauce, served with spaghetti. So good. For dessert, the individual popsicle was such a fun and unique touch, definitely worth trying. We also shared the crepe with ricotta and fruit, which was a perfect way to end the meal. Definitely a spot worth going out of your way for.

For some reason, I was notified that my review on Oct 30th was deemed fake by Lilliana's, so I am…read morerewriting it and including a screenshot of my transaction to prove that I went there. The food was mediocre, especially the smash sandwich. When I asked the server if they had iced tea or lemonade, she didn't know! The bench seats are uncomfortable, the tables are small, and the seating is so close together that the waitress kept bumping our table when she was serving other people. We wanted to like Lilliana's, but we won't be going back.

I was so excited to go to the Farmers Market at Crossroads today. Online it says open Tuesdays…read more3:30pm - 7:00pm, I went there at 3:30 and there was no one there. I double checked the location, yep 80th and Jamica. I get it was very hot today but change the web site or put up a sign. or is this an old website? take it down. This took the bubble out of my excitement.

This market just started out this summer and already has a great selection of vendors. Corn,…read morevegetables, salsa, meat, eggs, bread, local honey, flowers, crafts and a food truck or two.

I appreciate that an Asian grocer has moved into the neighborhood. Items vary and are limited but…read moreare a welcomed addition to this southeast suburb. There is a $15 minimum purchase for debit/credit card purchases. Currently, items are mainly dry goods but the worker did state that they plan to add more fresh veggies and meat once they can start accepting EBT. No future deli as they weren't able to get a permit for it. There isn't good signage to attract people and help you to locate the store but it's in the same strip as the bulletin. I wouldn't have known it even existed or that it was open.

This place has been my go to for all my pork needs at least. Colleen has been accommodating and…read morepleasant to work with. This small multigenerational store definitely gives the small town vibe with great quality meats. They are great at what they do, it's affordable, and it's the relationship that makes it all work it.

Great place! Very helpful ordering & with special order's. I have ordered liver for my dog here for…read moremonths. Good price & great people!