The Westgate Plaza Farm Stand is now open for the season - hooray!! They typically open right…read morearound Father's Day. A little pricier than the regular grocery store (maybe?) but so worth it for the quality. The tomatoes make the best BLTs. The watermelons are great for bringing to family picnics. I've never seen lettuce there but often times they have nuts, cherries, strawberries, or whatever is in season. Don't overlook the jarred items they have such as jams, salsas, syrups, and pickles. The pickled beets are fantastic as are the million dollar pickles. The landscape in the area has changed with the addition of a nearby Starbucks and the soon to be open Ace Hardware but it's still an easy in and out. I always pay with cash although I think cards are accepted. Whoever is working is always so friendly, too. So glad this place exists for fresh fruit and vegetables! I love the Farmer's Market but this is so much easier throughout the week. Making a stop here is one of the bright spots in my week.

Great vegetable selection. one of the nicest and convenient places for fruits and vegetables and…read moreoften surprising edibles.

Great family fun at Martin's…read more Warning -- the last two miles on Ashland Road from Highway 77 are a washboard dirt road. Dusty and rumbly. $6 admission reasonable when compared to their big-city counterpart. Apples were yummy. Hayride, tire swings, feats of strength, pumpkins galore. Kids stayed interested. Friendly staff. We were a few days after a frost so the flowers were gone, alas. Hope to make this a yearly adventure.

I took my family here yesterday and while I'd say it's a great value, that comes with the…read moresignificant caveat of "if you don't care about your health and safety and that of your loved ones." Staff were wearing masks but absolutely never enforcing mask-wearing for visitors. I had to say no to my toddler who wanted to play on everything because no other families were wearing masks- we only saw one other masked group the whole time we were there. And besides not wearing masks, no one seemed to believe in personal space either. So they playground, the tire hill, the eating area, the trikes, and the hay ride were all completely inaccessible due to a lack of care for health and safety. I saw people putting them on just briefly to go check in, to go in the cafe, and to check out, but that's absolutely it. We were able to do the corn maze, the butterfly garden, the orchard, and the pumpkin patch, but it was hit-or-miss, no one was polite enough to give a safe distance while they walked around maskless. As far as the quality of the stuff we were able to experience- the corn maze was perfect for kids, the butterfly garden was gorgeous even this late in the season, and the orchard was a nice peaceful walk. The pumpkin patch, however, was a disappointment- I inspected at least 50 pumpkins and only found three that weren't broken open and cracked. It's only $5 per person and that gets you $2 off your purchase at the end so maybe we'll come back another time if/when it's safe but for now they've earned my 2 star rating for not being firmer about trying to save lives.

We love wenninghoffs! We can always get an amazing…read moreassortment of locally grown food here and we recently signed up for the weekly food pickup! We always get something special like peaches or fresh tomatoes. For only $15 a week (paid in a lump sum at the beginning of the summer) it's so worth it. We always have something local to have with dinner!

We finally stopped in at Wenninghoff's after two years of driving by and saying, "We should go…read morethere sometime." I'm glad we did! The market is packed with locally made and grown products. We picked up some sandwich pickles, local honey, and a massive seedless watermelon. Prices on some items were a little higher than expected, but given they're local, I didn't mind paying a bit extra--it feels good to support nearby farmers and makers. That said, there are a few things I'd probably skip. One thing to note: they add a $1 fee for card transactions, so if you want to avoid that, bring cash!

Wow Jilian's has outdone themselves this fall. Normally I love stopping by all summer for fresh…read moreproduce and watermelon. I've really come to love this place for pumpkins. Wowza. So many pumpkins and so afffordable. I got 15+ pumpkins all sizes for $50. They're so beautiful and great for my lawn price wise I don't think can be beat. Plus the friendliest service

We've been coming here for years to buy our corns and melons. Staff are always courteous and…read morefriendly! Fruits and veggies are always fresh! We met the owner the other day and she was very helpful! She helped us pick three melons and they were very sweet and yummy! I highly recommend this place for your produce!

I don't know where to even begin other than Nelson Produce Farm is truly a Nebraska spring staple…read moreand that if you have the opportunity to attend the Tulip Festival, you need to take it. The admission price is worth it for how many attractions there are here, and there is truly something for every age! Upon entering the farm, you are greeted with tons of cute decorations, garland, and photo ops, which are super fun and make the experience all-encompassing. I also thought they did a great job with signage since I was on the hunt for the tulips! There were two main sections for tulips: U-Pick, and for viewing only. Along my way to the decorative tulip fields, I was greeted by the cutest llamas and cows, and there were tons of adorable farm themed toys and set-ups, which would make this a great place to bring your family. The tulip fields alone were worth this visit. They were absolutely magnificent and there was such a gorgeous variety. Even with difficult weather, they still looked pristine and it didn't even feel like I was in Nebraska anymore! I used to live along the border of Germany/the Netherlands (where tulips are famed to grow) and I have seen many tulip attractions throughout my life, and Nelsons was still one of the best and most enjoyable experiences. I also chose to do U-Pick, which I regretted only because of the freezing weather, high winds, and my choice to wear a sundress, none of which is Nelsons fault. If the weather had been better this would be such a fun experience, and I still enjoyed browsing for the prettiest flowers. After picking a small bouquet, I made my way to the Farm Market, which was a huge shop full of everything from local products, foods, and goods, to Tulip Festival merch and fun mementos. There was also a small cafe where I got an iced coffee and took a moment to relax and enjoy the moment. I also ended up buying a small Schleich chicken figurine as a souvenir, and everyone who worked at Nelsons was incredibly sweet and friendly. I will absolutely be returning in the future and recommending this experience to everyone I know!

I wanted to update my original review after the business reached out and made things right. While…read moremy initial experience at the tulip festival was disappointing due to confusion about the advertised military discount and an interaction that didn't feel great at the time, I really appreciate how they handled it afterward. They took the time to apologize, sent a gift card, and have since updated their website to clearly reflect the discount details. That kind of follow-through truly shows they care about their customers and are willing to improve, which I respect. The location is beautiful and the flowers are absolutely worth seeing. I do still feel the pricing is a bit high, but overall I appreciate the effort to correct things and improve the experience for future visitors.

You can get apples in Nebraska City, Union, and Council Bluffs, but a place I believe is often…read moreoverlooked is Small's Fruit Farm along Highway 183 near Mondamin, Iowa. The signage makes it easy to find. We were there on a Monday and the place was busy. The sales area is a large space with a lot of different kinds of apples. There were common types such as Fuji and less common types such as Harrelson and Chieftain. We bought a large bag of Harrelson which Bookguy said were tart and slightly sweet. It made the corners of his mouth pucker up a bit. They also have popcorn kernels, cider, lots of jars of various jams, preserves, and other jars of produce. There was a little cafe area where people could sit and eat apple pie. Across from the store is a building where they make the cider. When we were there, they weren't making cider, but there are two self-serve spigots which dispensed cold cider. I thought it was a cool idea, but apparently not everyone is as self-disciplined as we were in limiting our sample to one little cup, based on posted signs. Bookguy liked the apples so much that he considered going back the same way to buy another bag, but time constraints prevented it. Another plus about going to Small's is the beautiful scenery. The Loess Hills forests make for a great leaf peeping experience as well.

My wife and I have come here the last two years for apples and pumpkins…read more It's a beautiful drive up the Loess Hills Scenic Byway, and a perfect place to go for a family trip in the fall. We usually come away with a pumpkin, a few bags of apples, and a few jugs of cherry and raspberry cider. You can pick your own apples but you have to go early enough in the season to do so. We came too late and they had already picked all of the apples. :( Prices are a bit steep, but that's to be expected. These places are in high demand in the fall, and we're always happy to contribute to small businesses and local farmers. This is great for adults and the kiddos -- and although their pumpkins are pricey ($6.75 for mine), they have a good selection that you can pick yourself and mine always turn out perfect as Jack-O-Lanterns.

The Asian Market has one of the best selections I've seen--whether you're looking for fresh…read moreproduce, hard-to-find sauces, noodles, snacks, or specialty ingredients, they seem to have it all. It's the kind of store where you can go in for one thing and end up discovering five new favourites. Everything was well-stocked and organised, and the freshness--especially in the produce and refrigerated sections--really stood out. You can tell they take pride in what they carry. I really liked that they carried a wide range of various cookware, utensils, pots, cups, dishes, etc. They have a very good seafood selection and it is all fresh too. I wouldn't be hesitant in buying seafood from here and I'm from Florida which should say something. I was looking for some green loose leaf tea and the staff was also friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better. If you're trying to cook authentic Asian dishes at home or just want to explore something new, this is the spot. They also have a wide variety of Asian medicinals and makeups. I really enjoyed the little eating area and cafe style counter to buy lunch and drinks (boba and other Asian specialty drinks) at as well. Omaha is lucky to have a market like this--definitely worth the visit, and I'll be coming back often.

Overall 3.5, but rounded to a 4…read more As a visitor from out of state I was pleasantly surprised by the variety in this market. Prices were good compared to what I see in ABQ New Mexico. Lots of different Asian sauces, products, and other items. It gives me a feel of a 99 Ranch Market. There is a section of claw machines, which is rigged. Even though we did win some prize, some machines were kind of sketchy, one machine did take one of our tokens. There is a takeout/restaurant in the back, it was pretty busy while we were there. They had pre made banh mi to grab on the go, banh mi, is something that should be eaten fresh when possible. This place is pretty big and we'll organized. This is the only Asian market I've been to out here, but I think its pretty good being out here in Omaha. The cons is that the parking lot is tight, the layout of the registers are not in a good spot, when its busy the entrance way gets super congested and makes you feel cramped. The claw machine took our money and some of the machines with the good prizes didnt work. But its good to know there is a well stocked Asian market in the area.. for when have considerations to moving to the O

Daddy's Neighborhood Fresh Market is a small grocery store with local produce, about 90% of it…read morebeing organic. I was warmly greeted at the door by a gentleman who explained it was hard for local farmers to produce certified organic foods, but that is what they are trying to bring to this area of Omaha. You can easily pass it up on Radial Hwy, since the sign s pretty small, but it is on the SE corner of 48th and Radial Hwy. Parking out front is dangerous along the Hwy, but I did see a lot in the back which I presume you can park. I hope they do well in this location.

From the owner: Local organic GrassFed beef. Locally sourced produce all within 100 mile radius of omaharead more

This week we continued our visits to local farmers markets. I was reluctant to go to Old Market…read morearea due to past parking problems in the area, but there was plenty of street parking close to the market area. Although it is mattered parking, payment was easy using the Park Omaha app. Old Market is a cool environment and the Farmers Market fits right in. Largest selection of fresh produce of any of the Omaha area markets we've visited so far. But prices were also higher, so our purchases were limited to items we didn't find at other markets. Service was friendly and efficient. Wide variety of food choices if you want to eat. And as special bonus for me, there were two buskers playing the type of old time blues I like.

If you're looking for vibes that reminiscent to being in the big city, the Old Market farmers…read moremarket is the place to be. With many of the vendors on the brick streets, it's like strolling through your own rom-com. The vendors are turn out fresh produce, baked goods, drinks and more. My favorite is to get a pastry and coffee and leave with some bread, peppers, and flowers. I love the long season and how things change from May to October. Parking is convenient, but because they're on Saturdays, parking is not free (It's almost like they planned it that way...) but stll a fun thing to kick off your weekend.

I love this spot so much!! The people who work there are…read morealways very helpful and quick about asking if you need assistance. The vibe is very crunchy, reduce, reuse and recycle, ya dig?? The products are always excellent and I get all of my skin care, hair care and other household needs from here when I am out of my products at home. You can bring your own refill containers OR they have some free ones and ones to purchase as well!

I look forward to every visit at Exist Green! I make the trip all the way from Bennington. They…read morewill deliver but I enjoy getting to explore the shop and discover new products. I notice a true difference in the flavor of my cooking when I use spices and pantry ingredients from Exist Green! The staff is very kind and knowledgeable and I love chatting with them while they package my order. This shop makes choosing more sustainable products easy