A visit to Thistledown is always a treat. Excellent produce in a friendly environment. I usually…read morefind something unexpected that sparks a new cooking adventure.

I've been visiting Thistledown Farms since I was a child and have so many wonderful memories…read moregrowing up going here. After recently moving back to the area, I was excited to return. Unfortunately, this experience was incredibly disappointing. I have a fully trained service dog who is ADA compliant and an essential part of my medical treatment plan. Despite this, we were denied a ride to the pumpkin patch because of my service dog. My dog is also trained around horses, so this was never something I anticipated. This was the first time I've ever experienced an access issue like this, and it completely changed how I feel about a place that once held so many happy memories for me. We ultimately left and went to Hentze Family Farm, where we had an amazing experience. It's especially disappointing to feel excluded from a place you've loved since childhood because you rely on a trained service animal. Businesses need to understand their responsibilities under the ADA and ensure that guests with disabilities are treated fairly and provided equal access to their services. I truly hope Thistledown Farms takes the time to review its service animal policies and staff training so that other people don't have to experience the same disappointment.

Wow what a discovery for me.. Tried their black heirloom popcorn today , and what a treat :) No…read moreGMO, it's organic and pretty darn awesome tasting .. I bought 2 popcorn kernel bags since I'm not sure when I'm back on the area again... Check them out at the Farmers Market!

I discovered LWF at the Eugene Farmers Market this past winter. Their Dakota Black popcorn caught…read moremy eye....I'm a popcorn fanatic! I bought a bag and also some very grainy and lovely colored polenta. I took my goodies home and anxiously made some popcorn. I stopped using canola oil because I learned it is not meant for high heat cooking. I only had olive oil and used it instead. I had no idea what was wrong w/ my popcorn until after a few failed attempts to make it and failed. I had used up almost all my kernels. I emailed LWF and was told olive oil doesn't get hot enough and so the oil wouldn't work w/ the popcorn. I visited the Eugene Farmers Market again this past Jan. and decided to get some more polenta and popcorn. The owner was so kind to remember my email and problem...she gave me a free bag of popcorn and suggested I try coconut oil. My popcorn pops perfectly and the taste is amazing. beautiful white puffs of corn w/ a lovely black shell. The polenta is very nice too. I found I have to use less water than the recipe calls for but it cooks very nicely! BIG FAN OF LONESOME WHISTLE!

We had an amazing time at Hentze Family Farms! I recently moved back to the area and was excited to…read morevisit the pumpkin patch again. After having a very disappointing experience at Thistledown Farms due to issues accommodating my ADA compliant service dog, we were pleasantly surprised by how wonderful our experience was here. From the moment we arrived, everyone was welcoming, respectful, and accommodating. It was clear that the staff understood service animal access and had appropriate policies and training in place. My service dog was treated with respect, and we were able to enjoy our time together without feeling excluded or having to explain ourselves. It truly means so much when a business makes everyone feel welcome and ensures guests with disabilities can enjoy the same experiences as everyone else. Thank you, Hentze Family Farms, for such a positive experience! We will absolutely be back, and I highly recommend visiting.

We had a great time here! Very cute pumpkin patch that you actually get to walk in and they grow…read morethe pumpkins! I have seen many places that just have them in boxes or piles but they have both! Very cute tractor ride and beautiful flower patch that you walk by. Plus my gf and I didn't feel like we were getting stared at as a gay couple and that's always nice!

Set up on Saturday and Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:00 (until 1:00 pm) on First and Jackson…read moreStreets in downtown Corvallis right across from the Willamette River waterfront park, we delayed departure from Corvallis after a multi day visit so we could walk up the couple of blocks from our hotel and shop on a beautiful October Wednesday morning. Not as many farmers and producers present on a Wednesday but this is still a great market even with fewer participants. We filled up our cooler with fresh produce including organic salad greens, kira squash, romano beans, multiple kinds of grapes, kumquats (no kidding...the farmer grows these in a hoop house with other citrus), eggplant, and multiple kinds of pears, apples and plums. We also had a chance to talk to quince farmers who make quince paste, a fav of ours with Fall and Spanish cheese selections, and buy a couple of jars to tuck away. And bread selections from Wild Yeast including small rounds of sourdough whole wheat, hazelnut and cinnamon raisin batard all of which were available in whole loaf and smaller half loaf sizes. Wild Yeast mini rye pastry galette with local mixed apples as filling was the perfect breakfast treat and the mini Marguerite fougasse and cranberry Swiss cheese roll were dinner that night at our destination. If we lived in the Corvallis area we would be regular shoppers here and be able to buy the things like a marvelous assortment of microgreens, fresh made cheeses, pollinator plants and all sorts of produce that we didn't have room to bring home. ACCESSIBILITY: Street surfacing which is firm and stable works for shoppers of all abilities and since I was using a wheelchair on this trip I particularly appreciated that. Although the ADA is 33 years old and requires outdoor markets to be on surfaces that allow everyone equal access you would be astounded how many still set up on deep gravel lots or deep grass, neither of which allow disabled shoppers access. Good for the Corvallis organizers for getting this right!

Got here an hour before closing so didn't have much time to check out all the vendors. Got the…read morebreakfast crepe with crème fraiche for $12. It was good and would get it again. Kim and Erika's crystal stand was great. They had some beautiful pieces and reasonable pricing. They are super nice and I found 4 pieces that went home with me. Will definitely be back just for their stand.

Opened in January 2021, the Market Alley is the newest addition to the 5th Street Public Market…read more Located in the heart of downtown Eugene, you'll find a collection of unique shops, dining, wine & spirit tasting experiences and more. The 200-foot long covered "Market Alley" is sandwiched between the three-story Market Building (commercial and retail space), the Gordon Lofts Apartments (retail facing the Market Alley) and the Gordon Hotel at the opposite end of the Alley (across from the original 5th Street Public Market area). The Market Alley section was uncrowded while I visited with a friend, even though the original Market area was packed. We were on the lookout for certain Pendleton products, so it was a good excuse to checkout the area while there. As a plus, Heritage Distilling Co. was offering free tastings. I was already familiar with their Dual Barrel (Vanilla) Bourbon Whiskey...the night before experimenting with various whiskeys and liquors mixed with eggnog...yes, whiskey goes great with eggnog! And you thought science wasn't fun ;-) It was nice to sample some of Heritage Distilling Co's other high quality spirits...all very good! So if you haven't been down to the Market Alley, I do recommend a visit.

Was staying nearby, decided to check out the food courts. $19 for a TINY Greek salad with the…read moretiniest piece of salmon on it. The portion was aken to a half portion you'd get at any other place.. Food was from the Greek place in the food courts (Cafe Glendi?) - the one right next to the burger and Thai place. I'd skip because at $19 that salad was straight highway robbery. See pictures with a fork for size comparison. Also got a burger with fries from the burger spot. That was really good and the beer battered fries were amazing!

Came here 3 Saturdays in a row because I had such a great time exploring the many booths,…read moreexperiencing local coffee and food, shopping at the many fresh produce and flowers stands and meeting new people. It's nice to have a place to support local vendors and businesses. Everyone one there is friendly and love their products. My favorite stand is the Horai coffee and bakery stand and the fresh vegetable stands. I can't wait until summer when tomatoes will be in season.

LC Farmer's Market has been around for decades, and until a few years ago was just an open-air…read moreextension of the Saturday Market or standalone on Tuesdays. But they've got some fancy new digs with this permanent structure. It's not much more than walls and a roof, but that's useful for this type of market since the stalls might vary in size depending upon the vendor. There are vendors both in and outside the structure, selling baked goods (bagels, cookies, hot dogs, etc.), meats, flowers, fruits and veggies, you name it. And it's nice to be out of the rain for at least part of the time, which is oh so common in Eugene. They have a bathroom (an all-user bathroom, great!) but I'm not sure if it's just far too small or what. We didn't need it, thankfully, because there was a line out the door of the bathroom. This seems to be the biggest flaw with the building--not sure they really planned well in this case.

We were pleasantly surprised to see the farmers market open today. The produce is amazing! We…read morebought new coffee mugs from a local artisan and got incredible baked goods. We live in a town with a farmer's market that would suffer from a comparison.

On a splendid Sunday at 11, we went to the Yachats farmers market with a pocketfull of cash and a…read moredesire to meander. We puchased a few items, talked to friendly vendors and had a very nice time overall. I 10/10 recommend. We will go back! * If you want to score sourdough goods go early they were pretty much out when we got there.

I like to explore local parks, and I stumbled in here after a freezing walk around Bohemia Park…read morelast November. I planned to just buy something so I could use the restroom and warm up, but I ended up browsing their wonderful selection of local and bulk foods. (I even discovered a Cottage-Grove based coffee roaster, Laurel Mountain, which I have never heard of before!) A classic, funky, nice little natural foods store. Nice guy behind the counter, lots of customers chatting with him. Ended up leaving with a pack of cookies, some coffee and hot sauce for gifts, and some bulk rolled oats. I definitely recommend this place.

So thankful for the new location at the old covered bridge brewery! Such a great vision and…read moreatmosphere. Today I came and browsed the shop, got some tasty food, let my kids play in the little play area all while enjoying some live music. We will be back lots!