It seems we've come upon the final Erdle. If we can get over this one, then we will be good to go…read more One of the better stands at the Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers' Market in the summers and falls. Speaking of Falls, did you know Niagara Falls is just a few miles away? But that's beside the point. I've shopped here twice, I think, although I lose track of all the different stalls. I like this one because it reminds me of someone. The fruit and veggies I've been buying at this market and from this stand have been excellent, if a little overpriced. I'd have to be "Rich" like Erdle to shop here all the time though.

Always a great place to stop. This year we also picked raspberries and strawberries. Not sure if…read moreit's the weather or really good crop maintenance, but every bush this year seemed to have great big, juicy blueberries. We filled two buckets in about 15 minutes.

Quality was very good. Nice selection of veggies and fruit. Prices just a bit high, but not enough…read moreto keep me from purchasing. Service was friendly.

Wonderful farm stand found just outside of my old "stomping grounds," State University of NY,…read moreCollege of Fredonia (or whatever they call it these days!!) I stopped here during my quick trip down "memory lane" back in early July and LOVED what I saw at this wonderful farm stand!! I wanted one of everything, but settled on some yummy snacks for my loooooong drive back home to Ohioooooooo, with promises to return one day soon!! Friendly folks, GREAT selection of fruits and veggies, beautiful flowering plants, and great snacks as well. Reasonable prices and EVERYTHING is tempting!!!

Thorpe's Organic Family Farm is a great resource for folks looking for wholesome food in an…read moreagricultural setting. The self service farm store is well stocked with fresh produce in season, pies and other assorted baked goods, flowering hanging baskets. Thorpe's is well known for grass fed beef, organically raised turkeys, hens and eggs. Many people participate in Thorpe's Food Coop, purchasing "shares" of produce. Owned and operated by multiple generations of the Thorpe family, steeped in integrity and Christian values.

This place is amazing! May varieties of fruits and veggies. Inside there's plenty of delicious…read morebaked goods, frozen meats & all kinds of cooking things. Such a beneficial place being open all year round. And the prices and lower than grocery stores

We came here for a birthday party and it was so much fun. My son loved the barnyard area so we were…read morethere for most of the time but it had so many things to do! Between the animals in and our of the barn, the giant sandbox, and the tetherball, this was a great little area to hang out in. They also had a fun basketball hoop in a wagon which sent your ball back every time. That was fun! They had wagon rides, plenty of food and drinks available, and for the birthday party we got a couple of their homemade cinnamon donuts which were delicious. We didn't do any blueberry picking but we will be back for that. However they have the store in the barn which had maple syrup, jams, produce, and so many other great items. We grabbed a few more donuts and a jar of homemade jam. This is a great spot for the family or even just a weekend date. We will be coming back for more soon!

Greg's U Pick is an awesome farm with awesome staff. Ry Ry the Berry Guy is a HOOT!! We have so…read moremuch fun at the farm and I see that the families with children do too! It has an amazing variety of fresh vegetables, fruits, beef, pork, eggs and flowers too! All sorts of fun activities that the children can participate in. Its a way to have a great fun-filled day without breaking the bank. I hear the wagon rides are a blast too!! Their CSA/farm share program is second to none. I have been eating healthier thanks to Greg's. I do know that they do not spray the fields with pesticides. With the way the big box grocery stores get their products, who knows what the heck has been done to them. Check out Greg's U-Pick. You will not be disappointed!!

A nice place to do some berry picking in WNY! I went a couple of weeks ago to pick some…read morestrawberries with my friend and her young boys. It was towards the end of the picking season, so at first the berries seemed scarce, but once you push aside the bushes, some prime strawberries appear. They came to $4.25 a quart ( you pay after you are finished) .... we also indulged in some milkshake treats after spending some time picking in the sun. (they were out of straws, but I improvised) I chose a Raspberry one, it hit the spot! Next up, cherry picking!

A great reminder of my childhood picking berries…read more I took my adult children today to Awald Farms - as they were in town, visiting. It's a fun and safe way to do something special during these unprecedented times. Highly recommended. It's not just about getting berries. It's about the EXPERIENCE! But, the berries are really good, too. A wonderful family operation! Friendly people. Got meet and talk with their family members. Four generations doing something they love. Easy to get to North Collins from the Buffalo area... Just a short drive on U.S. 62 just south of Hamburg and Eden. Get out, get some fresh air and pick berries!!! #SupportLocal #SupportFarmers #AwaldFarms

My hats off to all the vendors who setup in the middle of snow fall and freezing temperatures! This…read moreis not a normal market I go to, but I went because my favorite tamales are a vendor here. Natalie's Tamales (Instagram natalies_tamles). Met her at an Yelp event and fell in love with the tamales and sauces. Having southern roots been hard to find a good tamale, but Natalie has nailed it. The pork and chicken tamales are delicious! Like I said the weather was not the best, but I was still surprised at how many vendors were there. Ranging from fresh sausage, fruits, vegetables, sweets, cheeses and wine and alcohol. I met a chef, Chef Scott Bernard. (Instagram goodneighborflavor) He has a stand with balavka, original and brown sugar cinnamon. They both were tasty, the brown sugar cinnamon was my favorite. He was very friendly. He told me he does catering, and four course private dinners, as well as opening a Bistro in Cheektowaga coming soon. I love going and meeting new vendors. I will definitely have to try this market in the summer, where I am sure will have way more vendors. Shop local!

It's okay. I am disappointed that vendors are not required to grow their own produce - which is…read moreclear when I see lemons with grocery store stickers and plastic containers of Driscoll's berries. Some vendors have "homegrown" signs, but many don't. What's the point of going to a farmers market and buying out-of-state produce? Some vendors have clear signage with prices, but not everyone - which makes it very time-consuming to ask lots of pricing questions if you shop on a limited budget and stressful if you don't like holding up the line. Many farmers also seem to grow very similar items. I rarely or never see things like okra, peppers other than bells, radicchio, tomatillos, purple carrots, etc. I'd love to see more variety! What do I need to do to get a decent head of radicchio around here? Most vendors only accept cash; some are starting to take Venmo now but only a few seem to accept credit cards. I wouldn't mind this except there is no signage so you have to wait in line and get someone's attention to ask at EVERY stand even before picking out veggies if you don't carry cash. There is an ATM on-site but of course it charges fees. There is very little shade and no areas to sit and rest. The one covered area is always very tightly packed with people and it is hard to walk through; I don't understand how anybody shops at the vendor tables in there. The parking lot is small, very tight, and a challenge to get into and out of - and people frequently just stop vehicles in the middle of the road and block you in. It's easiest to park along the side streets in the neighborhood - but plan ahead and bring a rolling cart to carry stuff back to the car. Finally, the market is technically year-round and happens on multiple days, but be aware that if you go during the off-season or on a Thursday that there are significantly fewer vendors and your selection will be very small. Maybe not even worth the drive depending on where you're coming from. I get it, being a vendor is hard work - I have worked at farmers markets myself - but it's something to be aware of ahead of time to set expectations so you aren't disappointed. Summary: This is one of the most stressful and least rewarding markets I've been to. I go when I want to get a huge quantity of tomatoes or apples, and otherwise avoid this one in favor of the smaller markets that require their farmers to actually grow what they sell.

From pictures, this place looked incredible. It is even more enchanting in person. There looks like…read morethere are trails, a kids course, a band shell, firepits are bountiful, an ice cream stand, food and drinks, some themed blueberry, and of course blueberry bushes. My friends and I came here for dinner on a Friday night around 6pm. There are two lines to either order food and everything, or just drinks. The food etc line was about a half hour and all seats were taken while we were in line trying to order. When you ordered food, you also got a free bag of popcorn, which was a good snack waiting for your food. We found a seat after we ordered and enjoyed the musicians. They were playing great tunes. I got my painini about an hour before my other 2 friends got their pizza. It was awkward eating in front of them, but they told me to go ahead and I was starving. The kettle chips the sandwich came with were good and crunchy. The sandwich was good too. The prices were fair. I wish my friends would have gotten their pizza a little sooner. But understand most people were ordering pizza and not sandwiches. They have about 3 pizza ovens, so it takes time.you have to be patient. My friends enjoyed their pizza. Because we went in September, there wasn't an admission charge to get into the property. The charcuterie boards looked great too from what I could see.this was a great experience and I look forward to going back for more magical nights.

This place is amazing in so many ways. Beautiful grounds with lots of trails, outdoor games, stage,…read morepicnic tables, playground for kids (and adults too). We absolutely love the vibe, fairy like structures, spiral stairs... Perfect treehouse! Plenty of parking, bathroom located in a warehouse like building before the actual treehouse. Open seatings and you order at the counter. They have lots of blueberry related food, dessert, and beverage. They have many beer and drink options but mostly are bottled or canned. They did have 4 beers on tap, not sure if they are rotating taps, but still nice choices. When we visited, the blueberry bushes were roped off so no picking yet. But this place is great for a relaxing day with kids.

I have been a member of Native Offerings CSA for about 5-6 years now, and every summer I look…read moreforward to their farm fresh produce grown using organic practices. There are 4 different options for pick up: in Orchard Park on Tuesdays from 3:30-6:30, at the Williamsville Lehigh Depot on Wednesdays from 3:30-6:30pm, and in Buffalo at Lafayette Church on Thursdays from 4-6:30pm. I actually pick up at the Williamsville location, and like another reviewer said, if you go later in the pick-up time there may be a narrower selection of produce. However, if you go at 3:30pm, you run into the rabid soccer moms fighting for that last bunch of cilantro. So I try to target 5:00 for selection and my own sanity. There are 3 types of shares: full, small, and individual. We are a family of 2 so I've always gotten the individual share. It's not an overwhelming amount of vegetables, but its not enough to last me the whole week (I supplement with Wegmans and farmer's market for items I want that aren't in the share). A typical individual share is 1-2 bunches of greens or lettuce, 1 pepper, 2 zucchinis, 3/4 pound of green beans, choice of a bunch of beets or carrots, a bundle of herbs. There are usually substitutions if there's something you aren't a fan of. They post on their website and on Facebook what the anticipated vegetables are that week, although sometimes there will be a variance, since you are dealing with Mother Nature. This year the individual share works out to about $13 a week, but you pay up front for the season (although there is an option to pay in 2 installments). One of the things I love about being a part of a CSA is the opportunity to try new vegetables that I've never eaten or cooked before, and it forces you to get really creative with your cooking! Things like bok choy, collard greens, tomatillos, Japanese turnips, swiss chard... I discovered my love of these items through the CSA. The beginning of the summer share is heavy on the greens, but at the height of summer you'll be enjoying some amazing produce, picked fresh that morning. I had done the fruit share for the last 2 years, but this year I'm not going to renew. It just got to be too much, even though I split a share with my friend. I just didn't have the time to deal with 3.5 pounds of peaches. However, I'm sure this year I will look longingly at the fresh strawberries that always smell so delicious! You can now manage your share online, such that if you know you're going to be out of town a certain week, you can move that share to another week for pick up. Or if you forget last minute, you can have a friend pick up your share. There are still shares available for this summer, just go to their website and sign up! You won't be disappointed!

The farm itself is in Little Valley, NY but this review is for the Elmwood pick-up site…read more The produce is abundant, fresh, and delicious. They share farm news and recipes on Facebook and their website. I love Native Offerings and I want to lay out exactly what makes it stand out: Pros: 1. You never have to drive to the farm. They bring all the produce to the Elmwood Lafayette Church on Thursdays. 2. You can pick what you want (to an extent). There is a board that says how much of each item you get and some things are set (one bunch of carrots) and some you have a choice, for example: one bunch of beets or radishes or turnips; one head of lettuce from any of the three kinds; kale or arugula or mizuna or bok choi, etc. 3. There are three sizes. 4. All the vegetables are organic and local. 5. It includes fresh herbs and you usually get a choice or what you want. 6. If you know you're going miss a week, you can double up the week before or week after. Every other CSA I know of makes you find a friend to pick it up or donate it. 7. Great variety without anything too wacky. 8. They post the vegetables on Tuesday (two days ahead) so you have a heads up for your grocery shopping or meal planning. 8. Members can purchase oranges in the winter, trucked in from Florida. Cons: 1. Pick-up starts at 4pm and if you can't get there, you might find your choices limited. The cilantro could be gone and you can only have basil or the asparagus is gone to you get beets picked last year. 2. Pick-up ends at 6:30. If you miss it, you miss it. No veggies for you. 3. It's not the least expensive (but not the most expensive, either.) 4. This season the small share seems smaller than last year. It is supposed to be 2/3 the size of a full share but so far, it full share seems almost twice as large. I don't know if this will right itself as the season presses on, but I am surprised. 5. The vegetables they post on Tuesday aren't always what you get Thursday. There is another pick up site on Tuesdays, and I am assuming it accurately reflects their share, but come Thursday, you find the rapini they promised is no where to be found but there is asparagus that no one mentioned. Native Offerings also offers a fruit share which includes berries but is mostly stone fruit. Some of the fruit is organic but most of it is just low spray. Apparently tree fruit is hard to do organic, especially peaches. I did the fruit share last year but it was just more than we could handle. Two committed fruit lovers could possibly manage it if you plan in advance to freeze some or you're not also doing the vegetable share.

Cherry picking season has started and it's a good opportunity to go to cherry orchards and enjoy…read moresome time with your family, especially little ones. We arrived here early in the morning and the parking lot was half full and we bought our baskets (they only accept debit or cash) and went inside the orchard. There were many cherry trees that were perfect height for kids and adults, with different sizes of cherries on them. We spent almost 2 hours and since we were planning to pick both sweet cherries and sour cherries, we went to one of the staff and she redirected us to another orchard of theirs to pick the sour cherries. It was around 9:30-10 when we went to the other orchard and all the parking lots were full and there was a huge lineup for cars in both orchards to get in and big lineups to buy baskets and get inside the orchard. So, I suggest going in early in the morning. They have less sour cherry trees available and you need to spot them between sweet cherry trees and they're as delicious as the sweet cherries. They have very friendly and helpful staff that adds to the fun of picking your own cherries.

We've been coming to Cherry Avenue Farms since we were young. It would be a fun cousins day out and…read moreour families would just load up on delicious fresh cherries! It's so much fun and despite the large crowds, you're not really too crowded once you get into the cherry trees section. This farm has been up and running for over 220 years and it's amazing to see the family continues to do well and offer a place for Pick Your Own on a variety of fresh produce. I think it was $5 admission for adults and that amount will be deduced from your fruit basket if you pick anything. Typically, we pick a whole giant ton of cherries to gift to friends (and of course eat for ourselves). Staff here are great and everything is made easily accessible. If I had one little advise, it would be to offer more step stools and maybe guide on how to use. There were only 5 step stools in a very very large space and this one family hogged them all to just sit on. All the good cherries were up top and way out of reach, unless we did some climbing. I loved PYO farms as a kid and bring friends / plan family summer outings to these types of farms. It's just so nice to be outside away from technology and traffic. Love it here! The fruits are delish by the way.

Such a find! I screamed, "FARM STAND!" and nearly scared my poor husband off the road when I saw…read moreit. We did a U-turn and are so glad we did! Plants and veggies galore. We were most excited for the coffee roasted on the premises, the Swedish gifts, the Jamestown candy products, and the bakery goods. The sweet girls they employ are so nice and helpful! This stop was a WINNER!!!!!

This place is great! Fresh everything! Super clean and organized with friendly staff. It's apple…read moreand pumpkin season so they have all of that fun stuff along with mind melting homemade cider donuts and fresh apple cider. Great produce, Cuba cheese factory cheese, bison products, local candies, elk boar and venison jerky and summer sausage , gift shop, chocolate , German and Swedish imports ..... cool little place to check out . They had the peppers I needed to make another batch of homemade salsa ! Great selection . Will be back expecially for those amazing 65 cent each fresh cider donuts :)