While scrolling social media one evening, I stumbled across a heated debate about who makes the…read morebest peanut butter pie in Central PA. This conversation was clearly MADE for me. As someone who takes peanut butter desserts perhaps a little more seriously than the average human being, I immediately started making a list of the top contenders. Oak Grove Farms kept popping up, so when I found myself with a free rainy Saturday afternoon, it became time for an official Peanut Butter Pie Procurement Mission. Now, Oak Grove Farms offers way more than peanut butter pie. Their farm market is stocked with fresh produce, baked goods, meats, dairy products, locally made items and all kinds of other goodies. But this particular Yelp review? This mission? Laser-focused on peanut butter pie. Before leaving home, I called to make sure I wouldn't drive over only to discover they'd sold out. The nice lady who answered the phone happily confirmed they still had peanut butter pie available. Mission status: ON! When I arrived, I was actually surprised by how busy the farm market was despite the rainy weather. Apparently a little rain isn't enough to keep folks away from Oak Grove, which is always a good sign. I walked straight inside and made an immediate beeline for the refrigerated pie case. There were only two individual slices of peanut butter pie left, so I grabbed one before anyone else could beat me to it. They also had half and whole pies available, but let's try to exercise at least a little self-control on the first visit. The damage? A whopping $2.49 for a slice of peanut butter pie. I actually laughed. That's almost suspiciously affordable these days. As I was heading toward the register, I made the mistake of walking past the whoopie pies. Or perhaps the best decision of the day. Five minutes later, I was walking out with not only my peanut butter pie but also a Shoofly Whoopie Pie for another $2.50. My picnic dessert situation had officially escalated. Fast forward a few hours...dinner was over. It was dessert time. The peanut butter pie absolutely lived up to the hype! The filling was light and fluffy while still delivering a rich peanut butter flavor in every bite. I'm usually not the biggest fan of chocolate cookie crusts on peanut butter pie because I think they sometimes overpower the filling, but this one worked beautifully. Even the little dollops of whipped topping around the edge added just the right finishing touch. This one has officially earned a spot near the top of my Central PA peanut butter pie rankings! And then...the Shoofly Whoopie Pie. I honestly bought it because I'd never seen one before and curiosity got the better of me. And, I'm really glad it did! It was incredibly moist with a rich molasses flavor that came through beautifully without being overwhelming. It was unlike any whoopie pie I've had before, and easily one of my favorite varieties I've tried in quite a while. Mission accomplished! While Oak Grove Farms is clearly much more than just a destination for desserts, this peanut butter pie expedition was an overwhelming success. Next time I'll spend more time exploring everything else the market has to offer. But let's be honest...I'll probably leave with another slice o

Wonderful farmer's market that has fresh produce and meats. Wonderful nursery area too. Plenty of…read more items to choose from. Premade meals are also always good. They had the best local Peaches this year (:

5 star reviews. It is a pleasure to our guests. They just embrace this amazing …read more The family farm business is rare . They are the embodiment of down to Earth family farm people that care about the consumer.

The building is very nice. The people who work there weren't overly helpful or friendly. The dog…read morewas very nice though. They don't have a big selection of fresh produce, but it's a nice place.

Lots of venders today Fresh cheese, organic grass fed…read moremeats!! Wine!! I was just driving by and saw the tents so turned the car around. I'm glad I did!! My first stop was a food truck. They had several sandwich or wrap options. I got the roast beef with horseradish mayo It was tender home cooked and thick $8.00 Lots of fresh farm Amish grown veggies and fruit Starter plants and herbs I was impressed with the prices I got 9 tomatoes for $6.00

Love this market,filled with fresh produce,of all kinds..i wait every spring for it to start!read more

So much fun for all ages. Lots of animals nice big farm stand inside the building. Along with a…read moregreen house. Service fast and easy. You can even feed the animals while you are here.

My whole family loves Paulus Farm! We have shopped and gone to the petting zoo a few times now and…read moreit's always a good time. Their baked goods are delicious, the plants/flowers are beautiful, and the cool animals we're allowed to pet are just so precious. I just adore that longhorn, he is my favorite! Also, you can feed the animals!! Everyone that works there are very nice and helpful. We look forward to spending time here every fall.

I LOVE everything about route 174 market. The best steaks I have ever had, hands down. Steve runs…read morean amazing farm and business. He's always caring to my needs and special orders. 4th of July I ordered a brisket to smoke. It was a hit! Best brisket I have ever smoked. Every year for Christmas, my prime rib is top notch, and last thanksgiving I did rotisserie turkey legs and honestly, I have never had better turkey meat in my life. The butter sold in store is unmatched. The Canadian bacon is so good too. The girls working the counter are always super friendly and helpful. I also love their produce. Best watermelon around! I buy a couple every week. I split it with my chickens. My favorite thing about this place is that you can see the cows across the street, living their lives enjoying the pasture. I'm telling you, bring home a few filets. You will not be disappointed. Oh! And the skirt steaks are amazing on the grill. 10/10 all day. I usually buy 5 ribeyes and 5 filets a week. My husband and I really only eat red meat and we never get tired of the steaks. They carry a tallow face cream too, and I've been using it for about a month and have gotten so many compliments that I look rested! Someone even said I looked "radiant" Please support your local farms! Our families depend on these small businesses. It is so hard to trust the local grocery store. Meats shouldn't have fillers or dyes and Bill Gates shouldn't be pumping cancer into your produce. Shop local, you will not be disappointed!

lots of plants selections and the pickles are sooo good! also the workers are so nice. beautiful…read moreambiance on a sunny day.

Market including locally sourced and small batch charcuterie, pasta, sauces, condiments, meat and…read moredairy items ... and of course the best fresh baked bread and pasties. Anything I've ever had her was top shelf. The folks are super sweet, kind and helpful. There's a laidback vibe that makes you just wanna grab a seat, sip on some coffee, snack on a pastry and read a little ... almost feels like you're in Europe and you'll forget the hustle and bustle of your day to day for sure!

I love talking breads, they carry an awesome selection of local cheeses and meats, in addition to…read moretheir own artesian baked goods and great bread! The ambience echo's and can be loud if there are people seated or children. Good service, and warm welcome from staff with great knowledge of their products. The honey + Brie on ciabatta was delightful, it's hard to find a good ciabatta that won't break your teeth, I wanted another one immediately when I finished it, it was THAT good! No wifi is available, and it's hard to get your hot spot working with limited service in the building- keep that in mind if you're trying to get some work done!

The place to be on Fridays is West Shore Farmers Market, an excellent community place to shop for…read morefresh food and support local businesses. Our usual stops are Buchanan Hollow for prepared foods, Country Gourmet for salads, R. G. Rimmers for fresh meats, and Keplers Seafood for fresh fish. The West Shore Farmers Market is a great local, casual place to shop. The vendors we visit are all welcoming, thankful & friendly.

The West Shore Farmer's Market is actually so cool!!!! Just went for the first time yesterday and…read morewas really impressed. It was larger than the Harrisburg downtown one and reminded me of Reading Terminal in Philly (less crowded but still lots of options). There's also tons of parking all surrounding the building. The upstairs section has small specialty shops; the lower level is full of food vendors -- from produce to fresh pasta to tacos to pizza to pierogies to quiches. They also even had plant stands and floral arrangements. I got 1.5lbs of fresh made spinach fettuccine from Fasta & Ravioli, two very tasty bagels from Bagel Lovers (foccacia flavored and everything egg bagels--both were SO delicious and a great texture; they also had tons of other varieties like pumpernickel, onion, and blueberry, all made fresh daily and for a very reasonable price -- I think I paid something around $3 for my two bagels). I could've spent tons more time there but unfortunately was just stopping by after running an errand in the area. Needless to say, I will be back!!

Well stocked, large Indian grocery store. It looks just like Patel Brothers (probably same…read moreformat!). Good variety of produce. Lines were a bit slow, but maybe it's because it's so popular!

Ever since I discovered APNA Bazar in Mechanicsburg, PA., I am very happy with this store. I've…read morebeen shopping there over two years. I love their produce section and their bulk sale items--grains, beans, legumes, flours, nuts, seeds, and a multitude of spices. Did I mention the spices? I can also get incense sticks, oil, frozen items, Naan bread, dates, cookies, canned goods, etc. Pricing is competitive and I find that the items that I most want are lower in price compared to other supermarkets in the area. The store is well lit, making it easy to see shelf labels. I'm not sure what the negative reviews are talking about as the store is great. I can find everything that I need here plus excellent customer service! What's not to love?

Great little farmer's market along busy Trindle Road in Carlisle. They carry the usual high quality…read morefruits and veggies you'll find at most local markets, along with a number of baked goods from a local bakery in Carlisle. Pretty decent selection of items. Good prices, great produce!

Why haven't I stopped here before? I've lived in Carlisle three years and just tried this little…read moremarket. Gorgeous produce and good prices. This week the white sweet corn and peaches were especially enticing. Baked goods as well. Highly recommend.

This is a hit or miss market. I feel like there are more vendors attending on Fridays than…read moreTuesdays. Today was a cloudy day and it might've deterred some vendors from showing. Lucky Penny Burger is the latest food truck to arrive to this market. I ordered the forever free burger. It was definitely juicy. You had to eat this quick before the bottom bum was soaked. It could use just a touch of salt but the combination of guacamole, bacon and pepper jack cheese, you can't go wrong. I ate in my car since there wasn't any tables out near this truck. I would suggest a few tables be added towards the end of the lot if possible. By the time I would've walked towards the table there, my bun would probably fall apart. I will stop by again. Make sure you check out their FB page since they show a few pictures of the vendors that will be there. They're always adding new jems like Lucky Penny Burger and there was also a Moonshine vendor there. If I didn't have to go back to work I would've tried a few samples. I do wish some vendors were there more regularly instead of it being a hit or miss.

Great produce options, organic and non, meats, cheeses, baked goods, wine, and food trucks too!…read moreLove it!