Schuh Farms is one of my favorite stands in the various farmers markets around Seattle to pick up…read morefresh strawberries. Coinciding with a recent visit to Deception Pass for the low tide in June, we decided to visit the actual farm stand up in Mt. Vernon on the way. This location consists firstly of a little building in front with a drive through and walk up window serving freshly made fruit smoothies, coffee, and ice cream. The only menu with pricing is located on the drive through side so it's a little inconvenient for walk ins! But at least for strawberries, they get fresh fruit right from the farm (we saw them walking in several flats of Rainiers as they opened up in the morning). Otherwise, the main store is in the barn-looking building behind that. When we visited in Mid-June, they were selling tons of different plants (50% off!), lots of freshly baked pies, and tons or strawberries! When we first walked in at 9:30 AM, the strawberries had literally just been brought to the stand; they were fresh as fresh can be. They had two varieties for the day: Albion (as with most Day-Neutral varieties, these are mediocre, but still better than grocery store varieties), and Rainier, one of the most flavorful varieties grown in Washington. We picked up a half flat for only $20, and would have bought more if not for the fact that we had already purchased 8 pounds of Upick Puget Crimsons from another farm just the previous day. We opted to also hit the little cafe to pick up one of Schuh Farms famous strawberry milkshakes. Strawberry Shake, 20oz ($8.50) - So delicious, the decadent dessert and ridiculously thick, rich, and creamy. Does this milkshake consist of strawberry blended with strawberry ice cream to amp up that fruity flavor? The strawberry is exceptionally jammy and it stays jammy even when the drink warms up. It somehow never gets watery like melted ice cream! (5/5) I've been buying from Schuh Farms ever since moving to Washington and I plan on continuing to be a customer in future years. Now I know there's a big advantage driving up to the farm instead of just stalking their stands at the farmers markets in town!

Cute farm stand/market. Everything is on the expensive side. The pumpkin squash selection was huge!…read moreThey even had a roadside coffee, stand with ice cream and blackberry shakes and pies that all look delicious. Everyone that works there was friendly and enthusiastic.

We were looking for a pumpkin patch that didn't charge crazy admission! This was FREE to get in!…read more And this is the PRETTIEST pumpkin patch I've ever been to! Guaranteed for cute backdrop photos, great for kids/families and it's such a big farm overall! Such a variety of pumpkins, squash and gourds! They have delicious hot apple cider and pumpkin donuts. Fresh produce and fruits, and honey too with apple cider available for purchase! They have a cornmaze for $7 admission, sunflowers and just a cute vibe all around. It is pretty popular too! The pumpkins are reaosnably priced if you're getting small and medium sized ones (not sure about the big ones). There were a lot of ppl with wagons purchasing big pumpkins so expect a line if you're visiting this month!

There's no entrance fee to visit the place, but there is one if you want to do the corn maze. We…read morevisited a bit late in the season, so there weren't too many pumpkins left, and the sunflowers were starting to fade--but they were still very beautiful. Parking was okay; there weren't a lot of spots, but it's very close to the farm. The farm was nicely decorated with different types of gourds and pumpkins, and they even had a giant talking witch! There are plenty of photo ops all around.

I found myself in need of a quick snack to take to friends in the hospital and Samish Bay Cheese…read morefit the bill. Free parking can be found in the gravel lot. Discover is an accepted form of payment. An adorable farm store featuring farm-to-table products such as eggs, yogurt, cheese, cheesecake. A variety of pantry items are also available to pair with one's fresh purchase. Support of local products is evident and appreciated. Cider and wine can be purchased to compliment cheese and crackers. Cheese can be purchased in pre-weighed rounds or by the ounce. I purchased the Queso Diablo, Basil Ladysmith and Dill cheese along with some crackers. Service was friendly. It would have been helpful choosing if samples were available.

I love cheese. Their Ladysmith w/ chives is my favorite. I recently had a stay-cation in Skagit. I…read morehad tried a few different cheeses they create from various farmers markets and my csa carries a few as well. You must make the relaxing trip to their shop. Bring a cooler as you're going to buy a lot. The shop carries a lot of great products like wine, meat, soup bones, phenomenal salami and of course cheese. I loved it so much, I made a second trip just before heading back to Seattle. As much as I love a quick jaunt from Seattle, they do sell their products at two of Seattle's largest farmers markets and you can place orders online. The Gouda is next level!!! Run don't walk. This place will knock your socks off.

Great stop for ice cream and a spot to stretch your feet. It smells amazing…read more from the fresh waffle cones. We enjoyed the ice cream and waffle cones but did find the "farm stand" portion to be lacking. Not much produce, they did have lots of canned items. I purchased pickled okra (which tasted great) and later read the label to see what they pickled it with. That is when I saw it had yellow dye as an ingredient. I thought that was odd for a local farm to put in their canned goods. Then I saw on the front of the label that said they were pickled "for" the farm. Something to consider if you factor that into a purchase. Either way, a worth it stop for a sweet treat.

We stopped here for some produce and ice cream, and it was a great visit! They have a market on one…read moreside, and a huge line for ice cream on the other side. We got a double scoop of the huckleberry and chocolate brownie ice creams in a waffle bowl - the portion was MASSIVE. We absolutely loved both flavors, and the huckleberry was the standout. The berry flavor shone through super well and it was really balanced with nice berry pieces dispersed within. The chocolate brownie was nice and rich, and I loved the brownie pieces inside too. Overall, great ice cream!

I can't believe it's taken me this long to get to Taylor Shellfish. It was a wonderful day, the…read moreservice was friendly, and while the line was long, it moved quickly. We had several grilled oysters, shrimp, geoduck (my first time!) and some raw oysters to top off a mid-afternoon snack. We all grabbed a drink, including a pinot freezio, which is something I NEED to learn how to make. It was a pinot grigio slushie! While I normally think the grilled oysters up north are a bit better, today they were out of this world. The raw ones were fantastic and although I do usually prefer a few more accoutrements, it was nice to have only simple lemon with them - no vinegar or hot sauce that day, for some reason. Geoduck is something every non-PNW person asks you about and I can finally say I've had it - I say go eat it because you'll not have anything like it. It was a ceviche style snack and it wasn't rubbery or fishy at all. I would recommend it to anyone that wants to say they ate the massive mollusk. It's off the side of Chuckanut drive down a pretty steep and skinny hill, so take care. Parking can be tough during peak season but it's worth the drive. Thei views are gorgeous and there's something eating fresh seafood next to the water, looking out over the bay. I can't wait to take the next group of friends that visit!

Love the experience here! First I will say that I am NOT an oyster fan but my family throughly…read moreenjoyed them! I loved the SHRIMP! They were top notch. We loved the sour dough bread and also the grilled vegs. Our table was completely full of wine and food and we loved everything. 1. Go early the line gets lonnnnnng. 2. Be careful in the road going up and down. Its pretty confusing. Theres a "signal" so watch it to be sure the way is clean and one car per green. 3. Take a jacket so you can eat al fresco!

Walked into this unsuspecting gem of a place today after hearing much about it. Was greeted warmly…read moreby Hailey. I said I heard I needed to try the sandwiches. She said the best sellers were the crab and lobster rolls, but her favorite was the spicy shrimp. She lit up when I said that sounds great. And she was right. She brought it out while I was viewing the yummy pickled offerings and checking out all the other store goodies in this quaint country store. She was proud of it and even opened it to show me. I couldn't resist adding an extra half pound of the ahi poke. I returned to my truck and knew I had to get after the sandwich before getting on the road so there I went. I am a road warrior for work and get into my fair share of sandwiches during a work week. So worth the stop. It was perfect and came with a side of potato salad which didn't disappoint either. Definitely top sandwich I've had this year. The poke was on point and instantly reminded me of being in Hawaii getting my poke to go out of the deli at Foodland. I had to run back in after and tell her thank you for the recommendation and got a high five and a big smile. Go visit. Ask for Hailey. Get the spicy shrimp and poke. You'll be super happy you did.

A fish market with a variety of local farm and gourmet products as well…read more The staff is friendly, the fish selection is good, the fish is fresh, and one can always buy a variety of other things as well -- we got some fresh picked local asparagus, as well as some king salmon. We've been going there for years. Sadly, they no longer offer ice cream cones (just ice cream in pints and quarts) - they explained to me that they were overwhelmed by people who just wanted ice cream, and that it made it hard to sell fish. The penalty of popularity. If you need fish, whether to consume nearby, or to take home on ice, this is a great place to buy it - conveniently located on route 20, not far from I-5.

Though I live in Everett, I used to live in Mt.Vernon and know the better produce is up here. But…read morewe never ever stopped at this little, cute farm for blueberries and wow, what a pleasant experience! Nice variety of fruits,vegetables and U-pick flowers. Sunfowers were not quite ready but I will be back for that! Extra note: wonderful variety of dried lentils, beans, various herbs/spices, honey that looked fabulous, some of the best salsa I have tasted from around here! Also, you pay on the honor system, so bring cash with plenty of $1.00's, or you can pay with Venmo. The owner is super busy harvesting. Don't miss this gem on your way to Christensen's Nursery or the Miniature Donkey Farm.

Always an awesome selection!! And a great honor pay system. Close to the Rexville Deli too!read more

Have you ever seen a miniature donkey up close? I hadn't and that's exactly why we made a quick pit…read morestop at JF Miniature Donkeys before diving into the tulip festivities. Now, to be clear, this isn't some official petting zoo or farm tour it's more like a local gem hidden in plain sight. The owners must know their donkeys are the stars of the area because they made a small parking area behind one of the nearby buildings with a sign marked parking with a donkey icon. Visitors come and go, snapping photos and saying hi to these little four-legged celebrities. When we arrived, a few of the donkeys trotted right up to greet us clearly veterans at charming visitors. They seemed to expect treats or maybe just wanted attention and each one had a bit of personality. We brought our dogs along and, surprisingly, everyone got along just fine. While I personally wouldn't recommend petting them (always better safe than sorry) others were giving gentle scritches and the donkeys didn't seem to mind. If you're en route to the tulip fields and want to add a smile-worthy memory to your day, this unexpected donkey stop is 100% worth it especially if you have kids, animal lovers, or just need a quick serotonin boost.

This place really does hold a special place in our hearts! We came for the first time while I was…read morepregnant and then again when our baby was just barely standing and then again with our toddler who runs the apple orchards like he owns the place. Apple picking is my favorite here! Apples are wonderful and they have corn for sale too! The sweetest corn we've had all year! Activities and ambiance are always wonderful! During fall, we absolutely love the cider donuts, roasted corn, and cider drinks! The pulled pork sandwich is solid, I just wish they would toast the bread so it wouldn't be so cold and dry. Corn dog was pretty good! They have lots of seating around the farm which is great and we appreciate that bathrooms are clean. The duck race was really fun to watch and all of the staff and team members at the farm looked happy and helpful! We've definitely noticed that over the years it's gotten a lot more busy! Activities are worth it but can be pricey! To take advantage, we started early and stayed the entire day! We had a blast and so did our son!

We visited Swans Trail Farms for the first time to check out their Great Harvest Glow and had such…read morea wonderful time! We weren't too sure where to get our wristbands at first but when we asked one of the staff members they were super helpful and pointed us in the right direction. There are soooo many fun things to do here! There are tons of activities if you're bringing kids, including zip lining, a maze, gem mining, and so much more. You can also hold the cutest little chicks, hang out with some adorable little goats, see the other farm animals, check out the Cidery, gift shop, apple orchard, pumpkin patch, or grab some donuts or roasted corn! I highly recommend checking out the Great Harvest Glow if you're visiting during the season. There are so many amazing light up pumpkin setups and it was such a fun way to experience the farm at night! If you're purchasing a Great Harvest Glow ticket, you can come to the farm as early as 5pm to explore before your scheduled wagon time :)