A friend and I decided to join a CSA last Spring, and spent some time researching the different…read morefarms in the Austin area. We selected Green Gate because of the location (its one of the few farms actually IN Austin city limits), the variety of produce they offered, and the overall value. Every Saturday morning, we would take the short drive to the farm to get our fresh veggies. Some other CSA's have your veggies all bagged up for you ready to go. Green Gate does it a little differently, and we like their way much better. For CSA members, there is a chalkboard listing what is in the weekly share (i.e. 2 heads of broccoli, a bag of green beans, 1 head of each variety of lettuce, etc...) and then like at the farmer's market, you get to select your own. They also have a farm stand for non-CSA members or in case you need an extra squash (but trust me, you will never need an extra squash!), some eggs, fresh meat, flowers, or a tomato plant, you can pick that up there and skip the grocery store altogether. We really enjoyed our bounty and discovered some new veggies (hooray for kohlrabi!). We are eagerly awaiting the first Fall harvest. But be forewarned-you get a LOT of veggies and things could get ugly. Between my friend and me, we were feeding 2 two-member households. The veggies had no shame, and why should they? They were fresh, young, delectable. They took over my refrigerator and ganged up to intimidate my other food. Tortillas were hiding in the back, trying to go unnoticed. Yogurt was cowering behind Salsa, while Salsa was just trying to blend in. I found non organic store-bought Carrots withered and dead in the deli drawer. It appears to have been a suicide, but that was the last straw for the older inhabitants of my fridge. I could tell they were planning something big. After the Carrots incident I had to start giving away my excess veggies before there was a Mutiny on the Bounty.

Great local farm to buy your veggies from... NOT organic but similar:…read more(Certified Naturally Grown -- no pesticides, herbicides, synthetic fertilizers) http://web.mac.com/flynnpub/iWeb/Site/CNGinfo.html I've found that their prices are a LOT lower than some other farms closer to downtown (which makes sense, as their land is more expensive)... Current (Fall '08) Farm Store Hours: Fridays: Noon-2, 4-7 Saturdays: 10-2 They also offer CSA memberships.

Longhorn meat market has the best service, the guys there are always suggesting how to cook meals…read moreand offer great pricing for quality beef, chicken, and pork, and even eggs. I always prefer to keep my money local and I think the shop is doing a great job so I'm happy every time I shop here... And my whole family is happy because the quality of meat is significantly better than the local grocery store. Try it out next time you have steak or fajitas you will not be disappointed. ( ps. If you have shopped here in the past and we're not impressed you should give it another try because I came here years ago and did not have the best experience. I assume it's under new management because it's significantly better, and consistently great all around- food quality, and service. I recommend it to everybody)

Butcher knows his stuff, great selection, BBQ ready options and high quality beef. Great spices /…read morerub options and prime meats.

So happy to have this in the neighborhood! Great selection of not only the butcher counter but…read moretake/bake sides, wines, and other snacks. Staff was super friendly and helpful too! My husband and I always rave about the quality.

Quality meats with a limited selection of cuts. This is not a full service butcher shop…read more Their claim to fame is ready to cook marinated meats (which are really good). They also have a nice selection of ready to cook sides.

It was a perfect day to visit Boogy Creek Farm. They had a great variety of vegetables grown, the…read morestaff was friendly, and my granddaughter had a wonderful time running around.

What a beautiful experience today at Boggy Creek Farm. I've been wanting to explore, visit, or…read morevolunteer here for so long. Fortunately today there was a community yoga class (Swift Fit Events), plus a succulent class (East side succulents). This allowed us the opportunity to explore and enjoy the property. We brought our mother along to enjoy, and she quickly made friends. There is a lovely market filled with fresh produce, plus other local goods. Everyone was friendly, and helpful. The restrooms are very accessible, and clean! So happy to have this precious gem in Austin! Thank You

Segovia is not a business anyone should support. They aren't considerate of local farmers. Their…read morecore intensions are not aligned with quality produce. They are just after cheapest stuff at their convenience. The owner Rick literally said "I don't care what farm we buy from" DO NOT SUPPORT SEGOVIA

I love Segovia produce! They have been a critical part of the local Austin food and restaurant…read morescene for as long as I have lived here (over 10 years)! Their produce is truly top-notch and a staple in the Austin food community. As a long time restaurant worker, I can confidently say they supply the cities best.

I've driven past this place for decades and never went inside until recently. It's a really cool…read moreIndian grocery store! I was made aware that they sell pre-made food which is why I went in. They have a counter in the back; I'm not sure if it was specific for that day, but all the options were vegetarian only. That said, the prices are pretty reasonable and they can make some things to order too eg Biryani. The grocery store is sizable too, they have a whole produce section and several isles. Big parking lot out front too, since it's inside an outdoor shopping center.

we usually buy lunch from here and have liked everything so far. lots of healthy optionsread more

This place is fantastic. It is so clean and extremely nice. If you are not familiar with this kind…read moreor grocery store. This is not very common in south austin. Where you can find European items as well as middle eastern. I am extremely happy and excited to finally have a store like this in south Austin. Most stores that sell similar products are all north. Global Foodland offers a great variety of products and halal chicken and meats and lamb chops! Great Prices, Quality Products and amazing service. It does not get any better!

I really liked this store! They have a great selection of loose-leaf teas, a huge variety of rice,…read moreand many different grains that are significantly cheaper than in standard stores. And of course, I'm sure they're better quality as well. There's an impressive selection of canned beans of various kinds, as well as preserved and fermented foods. The selection of sweets is excellent, and I really liked the cheese section. They also have a wide variety of drinks and juices with real juice content--so many options! The chips section is interesting too, with unique flavors. The staff is friendly, and the place is clean. They also have a large selection of fresh meat, including halal options. Finally, there's a place like this nearby! I'm so happy we now have this store in South Austin because I always had to go all the way downtown before. I'm now a regular customer--I love the variety they offer. One small downside is that since they're still stocking the shelves and the store seems newly opened, not all items have price tags. But the staff is always ready to help when you ask about prices.

This has been my go-to for the past few months, simply because it's full of really good quality…read morevendors with good products, great variety, and even better people. I have been making Buda's Farmer's Market my ritual every Sunday, as I usually get there around Noon time which still gives me a couple of hours to graze and browse and shop. I've met pretty much everyone there and it's got a nice selection of items as well. I know we're not supposed to have favorites, but I do have a few of them that I just visit on a regular basis. - Springtown Coffee Roasters - oh my goodness I love these ladies and their coffee! They have this really refreshing drink called the "Coffee Soda" - it's their Ethiopian blend mixed with carbonated water served cold, w/ ice, add some simple syrup - and WHOA! It's the best damn coffee drink I've ever had - no joke. Very refreshing, one of a kind, they need to bottle this up. I have bought a few of their coffee beans as they have a plethora of offerings. What I love about them is they offer high quality products, they know their beans, the origin, and have a specific roasting process that sustains the integrity of the bean. I can't say enough about them - only 4 bucks for a cup of coffee soda and they will give you free refills during your time there. Sometimes I come here just for their coffee soda - The pickles and jarred jelly couple up front - I have bought from them, and I love their garlic sweet and hot pickle chips. The juice can be used as a salad dressing too. Of the various pickles I've tried in the past from other vendors, these guys taste the best IMO. Huge selection too - The pickled green beans and beef / turkey jerky guy - - I buy from him on a regular basis. My favorite is the garlic picked green beans - LOVE THEM! Growing up in Michigan my bff's mom made the same and called them "Dilly Beans". I buy 3 jars at a time, you get a buck off, and if you spend a certain amount you get a $10 credit. Jerky is pretty solid too - the hot is really hot btw. He's an all around nice guy too. - The garlic puree lady - oh yeah - she makes this awesome garlic puree that you can basically put on ANYTHING! Very deep and potent garlic flavor, rub it on your chicken, I rubbed it on my grilled cheese before I put it on the skillet - WOW! I love garlic. - The kambucha girl - she's gone but her stand is still there, they have some unique flavors such as blueberry, peach, ginger lemon, and you can mix and match. I am a regular here and bring back the glass bottle and get a buck off. - The Empanada stand up front to the right - they are also at Sunset Farmers Market. My favorite is the bolognaise, brisket, and the strawberry / rhubarb. Love their sauces too! Other vendors I have bought from there and really like: - Fresh veggies - Fresh peppers - Salsa guy makes some good salsa (from Llano I think) - The cheese guy has some nice cold smoked cheeses - The salsa / tomato puree / bbq sauce / queso / jalapeno ranch girl - oh man she's got some goodies (also at Sunset). Best damn queso ever. Seriously. - Microgreen dudes - yes they are full of flavor and I love em There are a lot of great vendors here, many more that I may have forgotten, but I've always had a great experience here and everyone is always so very nice and pleasing.

We love Buda Farmers Market. This is where we get our coffee. No more grocery store stuff for us!…read moreAlso like to check out some of the other shops.