As frequent visitors, we want to unconditionally love Frog Pond Farms, because it's clearly a LOT…read moreof work to offer what they do and we respect that kind of hard work. When our daughters were toddlers, they could spend all day looking at the animals while we browsed through the enormous quantities of plants and produce. But we can't continue to ignore the "cons". The parking lot looks like it's been bombed, and - as other reviews have noted - it's not exactly the safest place when you consider lots of children running around. Visitors must be extra vigilant and patient when pulling in and finding a place to park. On busy days, the one long narrow strip of parking spots can be a challenge. The far end of the business where chicks, ducks, and bunnies are sold is incredibly fly infested. Fly paper rolls could go a long way in making it more tolerable. I'm not sure if the horrid conditions in some of the cages impacts the health of the birds, but I can tell you we purchased 5 silkie chicks a couple of weeks ago, and two of them died within days, and a third is showing signs of distress. This is not the first time we've had this experience with animals we've purchased there - sick animals, inaccurate sexing. We have stopped considering Frog Pond as our "go-to" place when we want to add to our flocks. The flies are also a problem in the fruits and vegetables. I was browsing the display of berries and grapes and completely rejected any notion of buying them with the quantity of flies that were landing on them. I don't know if there's a solution to that, being that it's - in effect - an outdoor farm stand. Look, there's a lot that's amazing and wonderful and unique about Frog Pond. The work they put in to stocking it, the amazing math wizard at the register who adds everything up in his head just like his dad did, etc. The place has gotten a LOT bigger since we first discovered it and that growth may be working against them. Other reviewers have stated much of the produce is trucked in from outside the area, and not grown locally. Not sure if that matters to most people, but the place does give the "vibe" that it's a local source farm stand that offers plentiful heaps of whatever's in season. The prices are quite a bit higher than what you'd pay for similar items in local grocery stores, but again - we understand the overhead must be pretty substantial for Frog Pond. If you have children - especially little ones - they'll see the place as Disney. When the magic wears off, though, and you start noticing how many greenbacks you're handing over when you go, you start to consciously reflect on whether it's worth the trip out there.

Sad so many bunnies and chicks in small cages. They are so close they can barely move. Two goats in…read more a small, fenced area with very little room to walk. To me that's animal cruelty. :-(

The Otsiningo Park Farmers Market is amazing with about 30 vendors and 2 food trucks. It sells not…read moreonly fresh, local vegetables, but also jewelry, pottery, eggs, cheese, soap, homemade ointments, and handmade breads! The food vendors are also awesome - one of them makes the best sausage, egg, and cheese sandwiches. And this is coming from someone who's been to all the delis in NYC :) The market is open every Saturday during the summer from 9 to 1PM. It's an amazing place to hang out in, especially because it's full of amazing people. You will see a plethora of dogs, too, since a lot of dog owners like to walk their dogs in the morning!

Beautiful place to.just go and sit. Have your lunch or whatever. Even wat hing the geese is special…read morethe pond. Nice to be able to walk

I love farmers markets, and while the Vestal Farmer's market is fairly small, my wife and emerged…read morewith tons of great produce. There were roughly a dozen farmers stands, selling everything from fresh eggs, to baked goods, to granola, to various sorts of produce. At 9:30 the place was packed, and many of the vendors said that they expected to sell about around 10:30, so definitely get there early. The product was great, so check it out, and when you can, always buy local! The Vestal Farmer's market runs from June to October on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8:00am-2:00pm (or until the vendors sell out).

Okay, first let me say that this place has the best prices hands down for pumpkins, mums etc. The…read moreworkers are very nice and usually have samples out for you to try . My only suggestion is that they try to clean the place up a little! They could make a killing if they just fixed their signage ( which needs some serious updating , even the signs on the backroads are faded and hard to see!) The photo op area is off to the side surround by weeds and just looks like a real mess - which is what I think keeps people and families away. I know it's a small family business but this is something that can be worked on in the off season. Just these little tweaks to your business could really bring in a crowd. Unless that's what you're trying to avoid- which I also understand . They also need to work on their social media page- especially Instagram. Things are often misspelled , the number of years they have been open often changes, or the odd pictures of the older son with his shirt off is kind of weird to me , especially on a pumpkin farm page. But just thought I'd give my 2 cents. Otherwise, I can't wait to stop up and get some pumpkins and mums!

It's not fancy and full of arts and crafts, but the prices simply cannot be beat on all…read moreitems...pumpkins (all sizes and colors!), squash (many varieties!), brussel sprouts (best I have ever had), peppers, tomatoes, apples, etc. The owners are very nice people and extremely helpful if you need it. Its not as far a drive for Binghamton area residents (as Jacksons and Iron Kettle) and the prices are much better.

Let me tell you, Yelpers, there's a reason why Carol's has a rare nearly 5.0 rating from 70…read morereviewers as of today. Or perhaps I should say "reasons" why. To start, this place has such a genuine small-town vibe, it's almost surreal. Live music, artwork from locals, the hand-lettered signs on the bakery items on display. I've made it a custom to stop in Owego about once a year, although I missed it last year. This year, I went about 20 miles (each way) out of my way to visit this gem of a coffee, sandwich, and bake shop. I found a parking space right in front, and immediately the live singer/guitarist could be heard from a speaker at the front door, but unobtrusively, delivering a very professional sounding "Brown Eyed Girl." I think that was the same song he was singing when I last visited two years ago. I was greeted by the staff like I had only been away two days, and the singer glanced my way and nodded a welcome as though he, too, remembered me. The coffee mug is perhaps the largest I've ever seen, and the DaVinci egg salad sandwich was also generously executed (recommendation: spring for the olives for an extra 25 cents). On the way out, I picked up two Dream Bars (a peanut butter and a coconut) to prolong the Carol's experience for just a bit. Yes, there's a reason, too, why they're called Dream Bars.

Stopped by Carol's Coffee & Art Bar as part of a recent visit to Owego. I'm definitely a fan any…read morecafe or similar space that integrates art into their environment, and there were quite a variety of lovely pieces at Carol's - many by the owner, but also included are other local artists. The menu, of course, also has "Carol's Favorite 'Comfort Food' Sandwiches" on the menu, all named after famous artists. Anyone who knows me will tell you that I'm a huge Van Gogh fan, so I ordered the "Van Gogh" sandwich that comes with oven roasted turkey breast layered on sourdough bread and lettuce, tomato, and mayo. The sandwich was good, but I have to say that proportions of the ingredients felt a bit off. I also noticed during the prep of my plate that the chips came from opening a bag (a bulk version similar to ripple chips you'd just buy at the store). In a cafe space like this, you can't necessarily expect people to be making everything from scratch... but I think it's just helpful to note to keep expectations in line. The drink that I ordered was made well (their beverage selection is at the very back of the menu). You can definitely tell that this is a community space, and it seemed like a number of locals filtered in throughout the lunch. There are notes on the tables that advise of a 90 minute limit for sitting at the table (not something I've ever actually seen before), and there's wifi available for use by customers. Perhaps an awkward experience was just related to the overall service? You grab a menu and choose your table if you're dining in, but you end up paying at the counter. Personally, if I'm going to sit down to eat then I'd prefer to have the check brought to the table and pay that way. The space is a bit cramped by the counter, so it seems like it'd benefit to minimize the foot traffic that has to wait there. And perhaps this is silly, but upon paying for the lunch, the server handed me my receipt and said "Just sign here", and then seemed to be somewhat... abrupt? I feel like I'm pretty low maintenance when dining out, but it just left me going "OH. Okay. Time for me to get out of the way" (it's worth noting that at the time, there was nobody waiting around, or to get to, the counter). Still, it was enjoyable to stop at Carol's Coffee & Art Bar. It's a more unique space with nice offerings.

The best in town,best flavors and mural. Wish it had some…read morewinter hours More homemade flavors

My first time at this place and I was blown away! There were so many flavors to choose from!…read more And I love that they offered a flight! So I got to choose 4 different ones. All 4 flavors were absolutely amazing!

Good ice cream with a ton of options. The place has a random and weird vibe that is kinda fun. Corn…read morehole and multiple benches make for a good hang out spot

Been here a number of times now and they are one of the best and most reasonably priced places…read morearound in the area. You can go here without feeling like you are spending a fortune. They have a ton of soft serve ice cream flavors but the big bonus here is Hershey's ice cream which can be more difficult to find as everyone seems to carry Perry's which is substandard compared to Hershey's in almost every way. Right now they still have the Banana Moose Tracks which is a fantastic flavor. They have hot dogs also with lots of toppings. They also have a playground of sorts for kids with several Pavilions they've recently put up. Best part is they went the extra mile and put up a fence on the edge of where kids play to keep kids from wandering into road. Finally, they have a wall up now where the seating is located too, once again, keep kids and others from wondering into the busy parking lost entrance. It's busy and popular but worth it. Can't go wrong!

Love this place! The staff was friendly, helpful, and made you feel at home. Donuts are AMAZING!!!…read moreThey are fresh made, gourmet, pieces of heaven:) You have to try the Triple Chocololate and Swedish Fish Donuts!! I had the sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast bagel... this was the BEST sandwich I have ever had. How many places can you get gourmet donuts and coffee on one side and ammo on the other. If you are in town you have to visit!!!

Extremely friendly staff! I have an allergy to peanuts/tree nuts and they made FRESH donuts for me,…read moreamazing donuts 10/10