The place was off the hook busy…read more We tried a blueberry chicken sandwich, cheese cake and scone. The cheesecake was insane. The flavor profile was not too sweet, so creamy, light and airy yet decadent. The perfect blueberry flavor. The sandwich was also very good. The scone could have been skipped. It was probably one of the worst scones we've ever had. I wish we had more cheesecake :) Overall, so worth the trip!!

Didn't really know what to expect as we drove through their personal driveway amidst a road…read moreclosure. But our visit to Bowerman's became one of the highlights of our trip to Michigan. The store has a ton of cute and delicious gifts, foods, etc. The kitchen has a couple pizzas and sandwiches. On the one hand surprised there's only two pizzas highlighting the blueberry. On the other hand, we had the blueberry pesto pizza which was fantastic. Really unique flavor, not overpoweringly blueberry. Definitely admitting I was surprised at how much I liked the pizza. I think Bowerman's is now going to be a regular addition to our Michigan trips!

If you want and need fresh locally grown food, go to Visser, the service is great and the ambiance…read moreof the business is friendly family. Only one girl was there, and the place was busy. She was polite, friendly and helpful, happy that everyone was there. All of my produce was available and fresh. Visser Family Farm is highly recommended,

On our visit to Lake Michigan, we wanted to visit a U-Pick farm. We were delighted to learn that it…read morewas strawberry season and Visser Family Farms was a short 10 minute drive from where we were staying! It started to sprinkle rain as we pulled up to park, but that clearly didn't stop people from picking strawberries as we saw a family walk away with baskets and baskets of strawberries. The girl at the U Pick Stand was the sweetest walking us through the different types of baskets to choose from, the cost, and the process before we were set free to pick our berries! There were SO many strawberry fields and so many good juicy strawberries to choose from! My toddler, my husband, and I had a blast even in the rain! My only regret was not picking more because when I finally ate one - it was quite frankly one of the best strawberries I've ever had. On our way back to the car, we noticed the blueberry farm. They looked like they were almost ready for blueberry u-pick season and sure enough, a week later they were open! I wanted to see what they had in their little market, so we pulled up front and I saw they had strawberry donuts for sale! I grabbed half a dozen and both my husband and I devoured one as soon as I got back in the car. The next few days, I air fried them to reheat them and they were EVEN BETTER. So fluffy, airy, and full of strawberries! We can't wait to come back in the future.

Honestly, such a fun stop on a short trip! My family and I…read morehad recently visited Holland with another family. We decided to do the most touristy thing you could do in Holland: blueberry picking. I am so glad we did because we had a blast! We went in the morning when it wasn't super hot yet and didn't have to pay anything to enter. We were given small buckets and instructed to pick in a certain field. And we were off! After about 30-45 minutes, we had all filled our small buckets with bright blue blueberries. After we made our way back to the main facility, our buckets were weighed and we paid. The total came out to about $15ish per family. After they had boxed up our blueberries, we decided to check out the gift shop. It was filled with fun blueberry gifts and even a cafe serving everything blueberry! This was such a fun experience and I'm glad we got to try it!

We visited in mid August, what happened to be their last weekend of blueberry picking. We'd only…read morebeen blueberry picking in Holland one other time and it was at a different farm. But it was already closed for the season. So we were so happy to find this location! We went shortly after they opened. We approached the table on their patio and they offered us a bucket and instructed us where to pick. There were only a handful of other people there, so we hand plenty of space to ourselves. At first I was disappointed because the berries were super tiny, which made me worry they would be tart. But they weren't! They were the sweetest, most delicious blueberries!! We took our little boy and he had THE BEST TIME. Blueberries are his absolute favorite, so I'm pretty sure this was a dream come true! We only picked about a half pound, but that seemed like so much! While I was waiting in line to weigh and buy, there were other people arriving to buy pre-picked. They'd buy HUGE crates - enough to last them through the winter. Mmmmm! The people here were extra sweet and friendly. So stop and have a chat after picking. You can also pick up a blueberry donut and get a cone of blueberry soft serve.

Service was grand! There were smiles and greetings and laughter as soon as we walked into the…read moredoor. As for selection, we have already started picking out stuff for Christmas shopping. And what we have picked out is of good value and fine quality. And yes, we got to speak with the Godfather of Tulips! The people who work and love this business were the high point of our day.

We stopped by the first Saturday of Tulip Time festival, right around noon. While it was packed,…read morethere was plenty of space to enjoy what felt like an endless quantity of tulips in full bloom with hundreds of varieties and colors. When we first entered, we were a bit disappointed as it was a small patch of garden that was quite crowded with people taking photos (family photos, graduation photos, the works...), but once we turned the corner to the massive field of flowers, it took my breath away. This place was fantastic to view tulips and experience the magic of being amongst a field of flowers, and we were so excited to have the opportunity to order bulbs to plant in our own garden from the varietals we saw in the gardens. Note: restroom facilities and food options are quite limited during peak season, so plan accordingly!

I'm not sure how I've never been to Bowerman's On 8th until recently. This cafe/bakery is a cute…read morespot right downtown. I had fun looking around at all the things to buy -- lots of spreads, coffee, merch, blueberry things, kitchen items, stickers, etc. I loved that they had big bags of frozen blueberries for sale - next time I'll bring my cooler! I was heading to dinner so I didn't get any food, but their menu features sweet and savory breakfast options, lunch sandwiches, bowls and salads, soups, even dinner options like a burger. Everything sounded great so I'd love to come back for lunch. The pastry case was calling me, so I got one blueberry donut and a blueberry lemon donut to take home. They were fresh and lightly glazed. The lemon was my favorite. There is a seating area and this looks like a really nice place to enjoy an afternoon. I will hopefully be back soon!

The food was pretty good, I tried the blueberry donuts!…read more It was really fresh and enjoyable. People here may not be the most friendly but I did go on a busy day. Overall it was pretty good. I can't wait to come back and try the blueberry muffins!

Cute little candy shop right downtown in Holland. Definitely something for everyone, including…read moreimported chocolates and treats, plenty of jelly/ gummy candy, and toasted nuts. The staff was very friendly and offered help several times. The shop is tiny, and was crowded during the tulip festival and I'd like to come back during a non-peak time so I could browse more. The spicy chocolate covered peanuts were DEFINITELY as described and packed a punch!

Candy Candy Candy! This place gives all the nostalgia for me! I love walking into this store…read moreanytime I am in holland and grab a few pieces of candy I don't often see or think of but I know they will have in stock. The staff is amazing and they are so willing to help get you anything you ask for. The vibe in the store is so cozy, smells amazing and just filled with so much candy, chocolate and more!

Great ambiance with a lovely canopy of trees for natural shade while shopping the shade garden…read morearea. Well cared for and large assortment of beautiful plant materials, both woody landscape and perennials. Many unusual species and specimens! A plant lovers dream!

My favorite garden shop. Unique things for my garden, and the staff are always nice and helpful…read morewith any garden and plant questions.

This is the cutest cheese shop. The selection of cheese is great and we highly recommend the goat…read morecheese varieties they have. Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful!

Stopped at Evergreen Lane Farm with some friends who were visiting from out of town. What a great…read moreplace. All the cheeses were exceptional, especially the one we used to make grilled cheese sandwiches. Sadly I can't remember the name of that cheese. It's a small place but they have a really good selection of cheeses. Very friendly and nice person working the day we were there. I expect we'll go back here over and over.