Fun little market on the side of the road - we'd passed by the signs advertising "Hot Cracklins"…read moreand we had to make a stop. Lots of meats in the freezer section - we picked up stuffed pork chops and alligator patties. As we were checking out they just loaded up some fresh pork cracklins and we got a cup of those. So good! It's heavily seasoned so if you can't have or don't like salt, maybe see if they have any unseasoned. We also tried the gator balls - not my fave (tasted like maybe there was crawfish or crab mixed in) but ok.

I've stopped by this place many times but only gotten things out of the hot box. They have very…read moregood choices of anything you can think of in their hot box, I'm a huge fan of that alone. There's a bunch of fresh fruit and vegetables for sale as well, and some nice decor for the home and all. Just looking for a snack, a real bite to eat, fresh produce for the house, this is a good spot for sure. I finally decided to try some of their real food so I called in a shrimp poboy and fries. I must say the shrimp poboy is definitely up there with the best I've ever had. They had a great amount of mayo, and the lettuce and tomato were fresh from a garden you can tell which made the sandwich much better than going to a chain restaurant or something of that sort. Poboy is pretty big with plenty of shrimp, fried perfectly, great bread selection too. Now the fries...the saltiest fries I've ever had in my life. You can zoom in on the picture and count every grain of salt on each French fry. I love salty foods but I couldn't even handle these fries. Otherwise, this would've been a perfect 10/10 meal. It was $21 with a large fountain drink. I will definitely be back for more food.

As a California expat, I love me a good farmers market. When I lived in Gretna, I always longed…read morefor one and wouldn't you know that they started one after I moved away I've been here for 7 years and I'm thrilled that our local bayou has a farmers market. It's small, with a smattering of local farmers, fisherman and crafters. The one day that I went I scored some home harvested honey, a couple lemon tarts and a recycled bag made from a chicken feed bag.....score!!!!! Each Saturday as I drive by, the market keeps getting bigger and bigger...!!!!! Looking forward to the day when I could buy a majority of my needs at the market and not the big box store..... It's the little things that me feel more welcome here in Louisiana......

AMAZING little local market! Everyone was so nice. It was almost like hanging out around a family…read morereunion! My wife and I believe in buying local especially during these times. And this is one of our weekly stops from now on.

Awesome place to check out if you are looking for a true Cajun store. They have fruits and…read morevegetables as available and tons and tons of taxidermy mounts. Also they have some cheap souvenirs as well!

I'm really VERY sad to have learned that Becnel Farm will be closing their Plaquemines Parish…read moreroadside farm produce stands and also end their farming. This farm has been operating in their current location since 1850. There simply isn't anything that will be able to replace the experience you could have here not to mention nowhere else seems to have boiled peanuts anywhere close to as good as the ones they offered here. This location of their roadside farm produce stand is probably the nearest of the several Becnel fruit stands/markets to the actual farm as it is pretty much on the farm with all the citrus trees around it. They have some general selection of fresh produce and locally produced food items as the other locations but it is nice to see where a lot of the citrus and other produce originates from. This is a nice little road trip to take and see some of the rural areas outside of the urban spaces of Greater New Orleans. I've had the privilege of having all my lifetime 'til now being able to enjoy Becnel farms produce stands and I don't know how to even envision a future where they no longer exist. I've gone through the loss of so MANY of the wonderful and unique things the New Orleans area offered for so many generations that my heart grows heavier with each loss of the wonderous things that are now gone with the wind & tragically ain't dere no more...

Before Thanksgiving, I was in pursuit of local kumquats but last year's freeze was tough on…read moreeveryone's trees. This was one of the spots I hit while Mom and I were on a WB adventure. They had some small satsumas (also in short supply this year). But the standouts were fall crop tomatoes and a gorgeous large cauliflower. The tomatoes were perfect for Thanksgiving day and I made a caprese salad for the table. And I roasted the cauliflower with olive oil, salt, pepper and parmesan... then dressed with a little lemon juice and parsley. DELICiOUS! I did not find my kumquats and the prices were higher than I expected but the quality was excellent so I'm not complaining. Small stand just before the Belle Chasse Bridge in a shell lot!

I pick up my groceries from Rouses and they are fantastic. On the rare occasion something, like a…read moreRotesserie chicken, was forgotten they bring it out asap. When they have to substitute, I am notified and they have been spot on with reasonable, good options. Their prices are excellent too!

Well first night in NOLA snacking needs. I got that accomplished. Have you ever had Hola Nola…read morechips? I'm a HARDCORE Juantonio's fan out west but the minute I had Hola Nola during my first trip...I knew I had East Coast Corn Chips I loved. I love the Cajun flavored chips. And Rouses was walking distance from my hotel, on the way home from a stop for a NOLA Sazerac. So I grabbed me two bags... should last a week. And some hummus and other snacks. Man was I glad I did. Barely spent anything versus paying double for half of what I got at Rouses in the hotel "market." Shop local. Support the community where you're visiting. Isn't that the point of going to a city? To take it in and support it instead of just supporting big chains?! The cashier was super sweet and friendly and we chatted about cats and dogs lol Prices. Good. Location. Good. Rouses. Good.

Southside Produce is a great local place to get your fruit and vegetable needs met, as well as to…read morebuy houseplants and other interesting products. This location was historically an open-air market, but was completely renovated with overhead doors that can be closed in inclement weather. They have more space, and more pleasant shopping conditions (especially during summer). Southside Produce isn't a farmers market, but they do sell local produce whenever available. When I was in today, they were showcasing local cauliflower, but also had some beautiful fresh Brussel Sprouts from a farm in California. Their fresh produce is always fresh and high quality regardless of its source. Another amazing area they have is the extensive frozen produce aisle. These include virtually every type of frozen vegetable and fruit. I also noted a selection of local meat products in the coolers, these included quite the selection of sausages! In the preserved products, Southside also has you covered. They have their own brand of pickled, jellied, and preserved foods of all sorts. They also sell other name brands. They have syrups and oils, and other similar products. This is an area that's expanded over the years, and is now quite extensive. Then there are the other products that one can find there. These include things like a significant selection of dried beans and rice, local bread products from a number of bakeries, and cypress furniture. In the right season, you can buy fruit trees to plant in your yard or garden. In all seasons, I recommend Southside as a great place to buy healthy and interesting houseplants. I am always amazed by their selection. Service is always great as well. Normally, one need only take their selections to the counter in the center to be rung up. Their registers accept all modern forms of payment including tap to pay (min $4 on credit cards though). If you need any other help, they will be glad to provide it. Everyone seems cheerful and pleasant. I've been going to Southside Produce for decades now. I felt it was overdue to write a review. It's one of those great Baton Rouge places that you need to visit on a regular basis. I stop by often when I'm in the area.

Fantastic selection and prices you can't beat! I am so happy we stopped here. Much of the produce…read moreis priced by the pound, so if you are getting one or two of an item it is very inexpensive. And the people are super friendly.

What a selection! So many great options, and so many specialty items! Located right down the street…read morefrom the main drag, there is lots of parking and lots of nice staff!

Ponchatoula is known as "America's Antique City" and the "Strawberry Capital of the World" along…read morewith being famous for their Strawberry Festival. For many of us Ponchatoula is also popular for Berry Town Produce which is a great family business that offers a great selection of local and regional food products. Some of Berry Town's more popular items include their many varieties of fruit wine which include strawberry, blueberry, blackberry and many others. You also get quite a selection of many jams and jellies as well. Berry Town Produce is certainly one of the spots you should stop and visit when doing a tour of Ponchatoula, LA. Overall this is a cool little store that has some things that should be of interest to most folks. You can view a quick tour of Berry Town Produce and the town of Ponchatoula in my video review here: https://youtu.be/S3rg-pmm9TE

Clean store, fully stocked but with very limited options. Not the traditional grocery store with…read morehuge varieties of food options. I mainly go just to buy fruit but I took pictures of other things they had. It's more like a healthier grocery boutique by a German based company. I will say that I have noticed at different stores, the prices are drastically different per demographic areas. For example, I went to the store on Vets in Metairie and a family pack of chicken legs (drumsticks) was only $5 and some change. I went to the store in Algiers and they didn't offer the family pack of the same item, only 1/4 pack and the price was close to $6. I went to the Gretna store and their prices matched Vets prices. Very odd. In all the stores, I've been to, there's always one cashier and no self checkout stations except in Marrero. Overall, it's a pretty good place to shop for certain items but you're certainly not going to find your beloved Cajun foods or spices here.

We got us an Aldi, so happy to not have to drive to Marrero or Metairie (but I did)…read moreWent on opening day and scored 3 free bags, reminds me of the old Trader Joes when they had limited items. I fear my stuffed cherry peppers will never been seen again. One can only wish. Love their varied hummus choices, don't sleep on the jalapeño pineapple one. I use it for my lunch wraps, yum!