It's unfortunate that so many American farms are disappearing as urban development gradually…read moreencroaches on once peaceful suburban and rural areas. Because many people are removed from these changes, they often fail to recognize their significance. That's why supporting local farms like this one is crucial not only for the fresh and beautiful big (the honeycrisp apples are huge!) fruit but also to preserve the open land that nurtures pollinators and wildlife. Visiting a farm is a local treat and a unique experience. Some complain about prices without realizing the hard work involved, especially with New Jersey's short growing season and few local options. Compared to stores, the prices aren't that different. Yet they complain, then ironically leave in their luxury cars and expensive, record-high property taxed homes. I hoped to walk around the farm but that is understandably not allowed. Kids can be rough with the trees and crops (I even saw some throwing apples in an orchard) while their parents did nothing so boundaries are necessary to protect the farm. A few parents take it personally and get defensive when asked to supervise. The $10 tractor ride fee helps limit traffic, keep things organized and offset inevitable wear and tear. I skipped it but enjoyed shopping for rhubarb pie, enormous honeycrisp apples, dry soups and local honey. However I do sympathize with others who may have been scolded... it WOULD be helpful if there were a clear sign saying something like "Please do not enter the farm on foot. Tractor rides only. Ask staff for assistance." Put a sign up. A lot of customers seem to be getting miffed about that. Also the chickens looked much healthier than those I've seen on other farms. At many places, birds have significant feather loss caused by boredom, poor nutrition, or overcrowding but that wasn't the case here. Under the employee's supervision, the children were able to feed them and even brought out a surprisingly large, one-week-old chick for everyone to pet. You could really tell they care about their animals! I also appreciated the farm's 2nd Amendment sign, a respectful nod and reminder of important American values. This farm is a true slice of Americana and definitely worth a visit! Hurry before it disappears like so much has already.

I was excited to discover a local farm for my children and I to pick fruit. We generally travel…read morepretty far to only spend a short amount of time at these orchards. The farm itself is very nice. There's a cute farmer's market where you can buy fresh produce, dairy, and other tasty looking treats. There are chickens and peacocks along the path up to the orchard. A lady working at the farm was so sweet and asked my 3 year old if he wanted to feed the chickens, and he had a blast doing so. It looks like they dedicate most of the orchard for apples but there were a couple rows for peaches. I imagine when it's berry season, there are a couple rows for those as well. They run a pretty old-school operation which resulted in my friend and I schlepping our young families to the farm only to discover that the orchard would not be open until noon due to some wetness. We showed up when they opened at 9 and had to turn around. This is a pretty avoidable issue in this day and age thanks to social media. I'm pretty familiar with the practice of always checking ahead of time before visiting a farm to make sure it's open. They will pretty regularly close for many reasons including ripening or the weather. However, Hillview does not have any social media accounts to update visitors re: closings. In our case, we had to come early at 9, so we couldn't have even called ahead because they wouldn't have been open. I was feeling pretty frustrated about the poor communication and not too eager to return, however, my 3 year old was begging me to take him peach picking, so we came back a couple weeks later, and here's where things get very ugly. We check in at the market, get our baskets, and start making our way up the hill. We are told not to pick any of the apples (they are still growing), which is fine because we came for peaches and it's not apple season. We have to walk through the apple orchard to get to the few rows of peaches. Eventually we come across a sign that says "peaches" with an arrow pointing to a row. Naturally, I figure that we must be in the peach row. And, honestly, the apples and peaches on the trees look extremely similar. My son literally only picked 2 apples. Then he bit into the second one (because he's 3!) and that's when I looked inside and realized they were apples . I immediately told him they weren't peaches and that the farmer would be upset if we picked his apples because they weren't ripe. I redirected him back to the path and asked him to put the apple in the basket. Yes, I was fully planning on purchasing this apple picked in error. So the farmer just so happened to be driving by at that very moment and saw my son put the apple in the basket. I asked him where the peaches were. After he told me they were down the row and around the corner, he asked me if there was an apple in the basket. I explained that he had made a mistake. He then told me...and I quote..."it's YOUR job to take care of him." So, yes, he was in fact upset! I apologized again, this time profusely. He said nothing and drove away. I immediately got a very icky feeling. Not only was he calling my parenting into question (over a single apple, mind you) but he was being extremely sexist and disrespectful. Not sure if he has any personal experience with very young children but, irregardless, most people realize that they act on impulse and there's little to nothing that can be done in these sort of situations. The exchange put a sour taste in my mouth, and it was impossible for me to enjoy my time at the orchard. Just so everyone knows, there is no room for human error at Hillview Farms, so leave your children behind. Oh wait...there goes their entire target audience. I'd also like to stress that THEIR signage was unclear. See picture. True to my word, I did offer to pay for the apple back at the market. The woman didn't charge me and didn't even acknowledge that we had accidentally picked an apple probably because this sort of thing must happen a million times a day. So 3 stars for the farm itself and 1 star for the super fun misogyny at our morning outing in front of my child. If it wasn't for my son being so excited to pick fruit, I would have immediately turned around in disgust.

This is the best place to shop in the area, it's good and very reasonably priced, great selection…read moreof fruits and vegetables.

Hit or miss on some items, but overall I feel the quality / freshness, price and cleanliness are…read morereasonable. And for the most part, way cheaper than Acme. They also have a small florist, baked rolls, a deli and other limited items. But this is my go to for produce when in town.

This is a not bad store in Warren which sells a variety of products. I did not go to the…read moregreenhouse. We happened to be in the area and bought a few things. I had been there once before. It's the kind of place that if you happen to be in the area and have some time ,can be worth a stop. I think in the summer they sell a fair amount of fresh local produce. We bought some avocados, a pineapple and some pumpkin ravioli which was quite good!

Bardy Farms always goes above and beyond to try and get what everyone wants and needs. From plants…read moreto produce all the way to gardening tips and tricks. You gotta love it. Everyone at Bardy Farms is great! If you ever need any help with anything just ask a cashier or worker and then help you as best as they can! Shop at Bardy Farms today!!!

This is my go-to farmer's market in the area! They always have the freshest fruits and vegetables,…read moreamazing homemade cheese, and delicious pies. If you haven't been, it's a must! The owners are so friendly and are always sharing great recipes.

During Small Business Saturday, we stopped in the farm store to look around. Outside they were…read moreselling Christmas trees, wreaths, and other holiday decoration items. Inside the farmer's store we got a coffee and a bag of donuts as we looked around. They have a lot of items to include freshly made donuts, pies (it appears that is their #1 product during the holidays), homemade pre-made sandwiches, cold cuts, cheeses, and plenty of spreads. Some items can be a bit pricey, but its always nice to spend a little extra at the local small businesses. The one star deduction was the staff..did not have a welcoming vibe, almost felt as if the customers were interrupting their small talk at the register.

Years later and I am back at Wightman Farms! It was just like I remembered it and this time, we…read moremade sure to arrive right when the farm opened on a Sunday morning. Tickets were around $30 which include a hayride, souvenir bag for apple picking, one pumpkin, access to the corn maze and more. We started with the hayride first it was so relaxing and the air was still cold and crispy. It led us right to the pumpkin area where we got to select one pumpkin then head over to explore the rest of the farm. Apple picking was nice but if you can't do mini hills, you may want to stay on even land. We walked as far as we could to pick apples then headed to the area where they weigh your bag and then you pay for them. There's also pumpkin slingshot that is an additional charge plus food vendors. A lot of the vendors only took cash so keep that in mind. Lastly, we stopped at the store and although it was crowded, we already knew we were there for apple cider and donuts. In addition to that, you'll find salads, sandwiches, pies, apples, candy corn, etc. Definitely get cold or hot cider to go plus a bag of donuts. They have tons of parking too and staff to direct you to an empty spot so no worries there. Just enjoy the day and have fun!!

We try to shop & support the community but my elderly mother and uncle, ages 80 and 92…read morerespectively, will no longer be shopping here. We notice the cashiers are consistently charging for items not purchased and overcharging for items (ie charging for a 5lbs bag of onions instead of a 2lbs bag). A one time or 2 time mistake is one thing, but when it happens more visits than not, it makes you think either they are incompetent or dishonest. A wicked thing to do esp to the elderly who are on fixed budgets. Buyer beware- check your receipts if you choose to shop there.

I saw a rat food is okay things are always molding the service is terrible the people dont care…read moreabout you.

Great weekend with Santa!! The trees are selling fast because they are beautiful n reasonably…read morepriced. The kids had so much fun seeing Santa.

Miller's hill farm has great produce. I love their gigantic zucchini. Just went back again today…read moreand they stocked apple cider from melick's. Delicious! Everything is priced great especially for being organic and local. Great organic eggs as well!

I absolutely love this place! So much cheaper than the supermarket or target where I would…read morenormally go for things but not anymore. I wish they had lion mane mushrooms but they have oyster mushrooms so I'm ok! I love that they are open until 8pm on weekdays and the staff is super nice. It's tiny but perfect. Idk why I didn't shop here sooner

Always loved to shop here but they removed the rolling shopping carts. So disappointed that I will…read morehave to find another place to shop.

Every town in Union County seems to have their "thing". Cranford with the best downtown and…read morefrequent town-wide celebrations. Westfield with Addams Fest and its town-wide bougieness. Scotch Plains likely would point to its annual St. Bart's/UNICO Festival, but I'd argue the Farmer's Market is an even better calling card. The market, held every Saturday from spring to fall, is anchored by three farms that each sell fresh produce, priced similarly so you can choose your favorite on quality. Scattered throughout are other longtime favorites, including delicious order ahead empanadas and barrels of pickles. But along with those mainstays are a revolving cast of tasty treats and interesting stands - from craft beers and ciders to freshly-made pesto and baked goods. The market does get crowded around lunchtime, and with few tables available for sitting and snacking, it isn't somewhere to stop and eat. That said, there are a couple of nice restaurants in walking distance, so you can always grab a bite after getting your produce.

the produce is not good. Very expensive for what you get. Supermarket is just as good. Dont…read moresepend the money

I absolutely love this Farmers Market ! I have been going here for years. When it comes to fresh…read morefruit and vegetables they have it all ! It gets very packed in there on the weekends so I suggest going during the week! Their prices are fairly priced but definitely cheaper than your average grocery store. In the back of the store they have a fish market, and an area that sells boars head, cheese, etc. You can also get fresh bread, spices, milk and so much more scattered around the store. The workers are very sweet and helpful. They ring you up extremely fast and efficiently. ( I really don't know how they memorize the prices of things it's crazy!) This is definitely my one stop shop for my basic groceries needs!

It's not often I find a grocery/ market that I really like, but Rt 28 Market is that place…read more I was pleasantly surprised to find really good quality produce, breads, fruits, vegetables, fish and a flower department along with ethnic and specialty items like olive oils, pastas, dairy, spices etc. I've been to other discount markets but this one has amazingly low prices. The staff was very friendly and helpful guiding me in finding certain items. The staff is hard working and continuously replenished the fresh produce. It was easy to find what I needed and they do take credit cards which makes it convenient. This is my new favorite place to shop for produce . They are located in a strip mall across from Texas Weiner, there's plenty of free parking. I heard this place can get really busy so I suggest coming at off times like during the week or at night. Weekends can get really, really busy. I promise you this will be your new favorite place to shop and you won't be disappointed...