They had bunnies, goats and Shetland ponies...like sold…read more Look I realize we're here for the fruit which they also had...cherries, blueberries, peaches and currants were ripe today. It's about a hour from STL city, mostly highway. Pick a playlist and vibe. I will definitely go back.

My new favorite farm! This beats out all the popular farms and I can't wait to come back each…read moreseason. The flowers were amazing and great price to pick yourself! It was such a special time with some small animals there as well. The people were also very helpful and friendly.

Had the opportunity to visit Shirks Country Market in Centertown, MO, and this is hands-down one of…read moremy favorite stops whenever I'm in the area! First and foremost, the deli here is nothing short of amazing. I always get the BLT, and it never disappoints. The bacon tastes incredibly fresh, and the produce on it is just as fresh. I also love to add their jalapeño cheddar cheese--so flavorful! A few jalapeños for an extra kick, and it's perfect. Another highlight for me is the bakery. The service is great and their banana bread is one of my absolute favorites--moist, tasty, and often fresh out of the oven. This market has so much to offer: * Fresh produce * Bagged candy, all packaged neatly with an Amish-style retail vibe * A variety of unique items to explore Next door, there's even a plant shop with a beautiful selection of plants, adding to the charm of this spot. The parking lot is huge, making it easy to stop by. It's handicap accessible, so there's nothing to worry about when it comes to accessibility. All in all, this place is a gem, and I truly love stopping by every chance I get!

I am not often this way, but whenever I am near Jefferson City I absolutely stop by here!…read more Today I got the "sweet balogna" with Colby, pickles, mustard and mayo on their oatmeal bread and it was really amazing, I love the thin bologna slices. Peanut butter pie was so good! The peanut butter part was light and creamy and the crust is always good in their pies! They're all always very nice, friendly and helpful, and I just love going in there. I wasn't sure if the deli would be open when I got there at 8:30, but they open at 8 with the store, so I was very happy about that.

This was such a delight to visit! We wanted to check out and see what the prices would be compared…read moreto back in Arizona. I loved the space and was impressed with the variety. We bought some gala apples (surprisingly sweet), and then a lot of things from their reduced rack (eggplant, grapes, long beans, corn, and radishes). I also bought local honey for my coffee. Everyone was very friendly and I look for to coming back!

I stopped at Anthony's Produce for the first time on a Saturday midday. It's a lovely store with…read moreproduce, handmade items, and some convenience products. I left with Arcobasso Salad Dressing and some green apples. I wanted a loaf of the sourdough but I haven't been eating bread! I will absolutely be back!

I was a fervent Root Cellar-er when they were under the old owners and when they were located on…read moreBroadway (more on that later), but now it's on a whole 'nother level. No, literally, they have more than one level to the store. What's going on? Why can't they just stay in that basement place and call it good? Well, this new venue is bigger, and the old owner(s) also owned the Broadway Brewery, and the rumor is they are going to expand that restaurant into the basement place where they old Root Cellar was located. Plus, this new place has much more panache, and since the new downtown farmer's market started on Sundays, this new location hooks them into that whole casbah (or would it be a souk?). Anyhow, there are things in the works. Some of the things in the works: Free wi-fi for the internet deficient. There is a loading dock that they want to turn into a stage for live music acts, and the audience can hunker down in the parking lot and listen al fresco. They've already installed a cooler in the loading dock deck, where they might start stocking beer and wine and such. I told them to install some old speakers and a turntable and an amp, and I would provide a mess of vinyl, and that would attract the neo-retro folks who dig that stuff. Who knows. From the loading dock deck, you can saunter down a few stairs into a long room with a huge wooden bar, end-capped with a deli counter. So the plan is, to have sandwiches and stuff, as well as coffee, tea, etc. Perhaps they will give Uprise a run for their money? I say they should aim for a different consumer niche, since Uprise has pretty much locked-in the hipster crowd, they need to go for the blue collar crowd who appreciate all that local food/music stuff. Who knows? This could usher in a critical mass for the new North Village Arts District. Maybe it will give the "District" a run for their money. The "District" being the semi-mafioso oligarchs who control the downtown area, and who took out the benches from the sidewalks because unseemly folks were sitting in them. I guess they installed them, so they can take them out, but geez, it sounds a little draconian. For all I know the NVA District folks will do the same thing, but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. Anyhow, here is a good article on their moving, and some nice photos: http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2011/06/20/root-cellar-moves-north-village-arts-district/ In addition, they have a CSA, where you can get a box of local veggies and fruits and stuff for like $30 or so. They give you a little print out with info on where everything came from, and some recipes that include some of the foods. You pay by the week, but to guarantee a box, you should sign up. The new owners are real nice, and if you are looking for suggestions on what is good or interesting, they are very helpful.

Great little find in downtown! I read online that this place has THE best chicken available around…read moretown and boy was I correct! At first I was sticker shocked at the price, but after realizing that I'm supporting local agriculture as well as, having the closest thing to fresh here -- totally worth it!!! I wish it could fresh and not frozen, but hey not complaining! Their veggies are delish and fresh, too! Can't beat local arugula from MO! Definitely check it out!

They have beautiful, various plants. A great selection & really good tomatoes, & other vegetables…read morein season!

This has been a family tradition for our family for over 30 years. Started with my own kids and we…read morenow take our grandkids. Pumpkins of all sizes. Great kids area.

Best place to get plants. We showed up 30 minutes after they closed while the owner was pulling…read moreout of the drive. Stopped her to ask us we could put our flowers by the front door that we wanted to pay for them the next day when they opened. She said she would open for us so we could buy them. She was so nice and helpful. The flowers made such a huge difference at my campsite. See for yourself and yes I will be coming back. The place looks amazing and they have great ideas for what they will be doing to the place. New owners are wonderful

Fantastic salsa and great produce. Always very friendly when I go…read more The monster cookies are great too!

Love this place. I've only been during festivals so it was always busy! But so worth it. I love the…read moreseeds I get from here everything grows so well! If you've not checked out a festival you should!!

Good products delivered on time and with a bonus package of free seeds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

A must stop location for fresh fruits and veggies and Amish foods. We go here before we go to the…read morestore because their produce is so much better. Their tomatoes actually taste like tomatoes.

people here are very unfriendly .they never smile never say hello never say thank you .We like…read morethe place across the street . Everything is better and they want your business .

Our family stopped here to actually grab lunch... not groceries. My sister said they have a…read morecafe/diner inside and we decided to give it a try. This review is for the cafe here and not for the grocery store: I was surprised with the number of options: diner foods (burgers, fries), Chinese, BBQ, fried chicken, etc. We got an orange chicken meal with fried rice and an egg roll for $5.99. I would bet the container weighed close to 2.5lbs. The food was good. We also got 2 chicken tenders for $4. The breading was very soft and the kids didn't even finish them. I also added 3 Icees to our order and paid around $15 total. Other people in our ground got fried chicken meals and burgers/fries. Staff were friendly. All in all, it was ok. It didn't knock my socks off but was ok for the money.

I just wanted to say that we shop there when we're in Rolla. Love the store. This review is not…read moreabout the grocery store part, just the dine in cafe part of the store. We was there on Friday Dec 19 around 3pm. We had never actually eaten in the store. Someone told us the burgers are good. So we decided to order. First off the boy who took our order wasn't very friendly, and acted like he would rather be anywhere but there helping us. After placing our order, we sat down in the eating area. I just want to say, we was shocked. We would've just left if we hadn't already paid for food. There was only 4 other people there sitting. All of the unoccupied tables (including the one we sat at over by the wall next to the soda machine), were dirty with trash, and food crumbs. Even the chairs had food crumbs in them. The counter where the cook handed us our food was covered in food crumbs, and food residue. The cook didn't even act like he cared. He just sat our food on top of it all. We watched him cooking our food, and he was acting like he didn't even want to be there. Our napkin dispenser was covered in dust, and even had some kind of dried food on it. The whole time we were there, there was between 2 and 4 boys standing around behind the counter/register doing nothing. And we even witnessed the cook picking a dish towel up off the counter and wiping his forehead off with it, and then laying it back down on the counter! Something needs to be done about this! The whole area was dirty, and unsanitary. I will say that the rest of the store was clean, but we absolutely will not be spending our money in the hot food area again! Also I tried to contact them through the store email contact on their website 3 different times since then. Every time I try it says unable to send, try again later. We had burgers and onion rings. The onion rings were good, but the burgers were overcooked and crispy on the bottom.