The Fat Man tries to find hidden gems, holes in the walls, or any small mom-and-pop establishment…read morewith good food. While traveling in northern Kentucky, he stumbled upon one of these places, The Farmstand Market & Cafe. Farmstand offers comfort food with a farm-to-table focus served in a cozy space with a bar and attached market. We started with the Goetta Hanky Panky Dip. This was made with cheesy goetta, bagel chips, pumpernickel bread, and light rye served in a cast iron skillet. The dip had a good sausage flavor with salt and some light spice while being cheesy, creamy, and full of flavor. The bagel chips were very crispy but were not served warm. The pumpernickel and rye were dry. Each complimented the dip, adding texture to the bite. My wife had the Reuben Sandwich. This sandwich came with sliced corned beef, homemade Thousand Island, pickled pig sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese on light rye with bacon ranch pasta salad. The pasta salad was cooked spot on while also being creamy. The bacon added crunch and saltiness to the salad. The rye had a great toast, and the Thousand Island was tangy and creamy. The pastrami was dry but had a good salty flavor. The sauerkraut was crunchy and had a good sour flavor cutting through the salty meat and the sweet dressing. The cheese was gooey and nutty and added flavor to each bite. I sampled the French dip sandwich and Mulligatawny soup. This was prepared with a sliced top round with provolone on a French roll. The soup was prepared with rice, chicken, carrots, onions, celery, lentils and spices. The chicken was very tender, the rice was cooked well, and the vegetables added texture to the rice. The soup was flavorful, had a wonderful aroma, and had a good salt content. The top round was thin and offered good flavor and chew. The roll was fresh and had a good chew paired with the ooey and gooey cheese with an excellent buttery flavor. The au jus had good flavor but was slightly salty, which overpowered it. Farmstand offers grilled cheeses, hot sandwiches, burgers, salads, appetizers, soups and main entrees. They also serve beer and have a full bar. The servers were pleasant and knowledgeable. The Fat Man says that The Farmstand Market & Cafe is Fat Man Approved with 1 chin.

Cute and home-like outside and inside, this restaurant has charm. We had the spinach salad a…read moreveggie wrap for lunch. They were both very good. The real showstopper was the creamy berry-lemon cake we split for dessert. A touch of lemon in a white cake and loaded with yummy berries, served with a side of whipped cream. It was delicious!

I loved their lunch meat but the meat I ordered smell really bad. Another time I ordered lunch meat…read morethey gave me the wrong meat

Great meat. Fresh produce that's locally grown. Friendly and helpful staff. I've ordered large…read moreamounts of meat and I have never been disappointed.

Everything was amazing. I love sandwiches and cookies and both were top notch. I got the Italian…read moreNero sandwich and shared it with my wife. She usually doesn't like sandwiches and she loved it. Highly recommend!

I was lucky enough to try 'wich doctor for the first time as a work lunch. Typically work lunches…read morearen't very good and I typically never finish. But not this time. The sandwich was so flavorful and the New Orleans brand chips really tied it together. I can't wait to stop in on my own time and see what all there is to offer.

I was in town on business and stoped close by to check emails when Izzy's popped up as a sandwich…read moreshop near by. WOW! I had the corn beef on rye and it was amazing! It's served with a unique fried potato cake - so good! 10/10 recommended and looking forward to my next visit already!

We found this place through YELPERS. Free pickles on the…read moretable! I ordered the traditional Reuben sandwich and had it grilled. One of the best Reubens I've ever tasted! My husband had the Angus melt...which is like a Philly cheesesteak. He enjoyed it. All sandwiches come with a potato pancake....YUUUM We shared a piece of carrot cake... FANTASTIC!

Husband and I here on weekend getaway and found this place. We've been to a lot of hoagie shops and…read morethis is up there on our to three list. The salads are amazing and subs are as well. Fresh and the two young ladies give great customer service.

The staff here are quick and friendly-serving up generous portions too!…read more Family owned for a number of years... I high recommend

Glad we decided to try this spot. We came back 3 days in a…read morerow! My favorite sandwich was the BLTA Super fresh. Mac & Cheese was a hit with everyone. We started ordering them by the bowl. Can't go wrong with the broccoli cheddar either. Oreo shake was tasty and even better when it was half off. Staff is patient and friendly. Decor inside is soooo adorable. I love it.

Delicious fast and tasty food, with an option of a shake!…read moreFast, friendly and food that can be enjoyed inside the restaurant or outside. The workers were great, friendly and got my food prepared quickly. I ordered the turkey club on flat bread, and a cookie and cream shake. Unfortunately the shake machine is broken, so maybe I don't need the shake... Great lunch! Will definitely come back!

Ordered a cake for a baby shower and it was decorated perfect and tasted delicious and homemade!…read moreNot like chemicals and a bunch or preservatives!

I stopped in today to buy some fresh baked sourdough bread only to find that the loaf of bread I…read morewas sold was frozen! Don't know when it was baked. Don't know how long it's been in the freezer. I made a phone call to the establishment to express my disappointment in that I am paying a premium dollar supporting a local business only to have purchased something that was no longer fresh. I their response was when it thaws "it's wonderful." A bakery should not be managing their inventory via a freezer!

While I'm less of a carnivore than my husband, it's important to me to "know" where my meat comes…read morefrom. Brooks is one of the finest local meat markets you can find. They are their own butcher, and they also own a lot/slaughterhouse--which, admittedly, makes me a little uncomfortable because I'm also an animal lover--but I'm also a person who values local food and I consider myself a concerned consumer--I know that my meat came from Boone or Kenton County, not half way across Kansas! They have a deli, they have a large frozen selection of their own brand meats, sausages, etc., along with some of the standard grocery brands. When shopping the meat case, buy a pound of the Mariah bacon--you'll never again buy storebought brands. To my knowledge, Brooks is one of the only meat markets in Kentucky that carries the Mariah brand. Don't forget to stock up on ground beef--some of the best I've ever tasted. Now, let's talk sausages. There used to be a German butcher on Dixie Hwy in Florence that closed. Brooks picked up their prize sausage maker, Stefan. You'll often see him working the counter, expertly cutting up larger pieces of roast upon request. Last week, I bought chicken apple sausages and they were the absolute delight of my husband's week. When in Walton, bypass Kroger and head to Brooks for your meat. If going on Saturday, go early, they're only open until 2, but it's well worth it.

We always stop by here when we need something quick we've been going here ever since we moved into…read moreour house like 10 years ago. The staff are always very friendly. The food is fresh and good.

Really more of a convenient store than a market, Village market carries staples like bread, milk,…read moreeggs, deli meats and cheeses, soda, chips, candy, and beer. Conveniently located near a ton of Oakbrook subdivisions, this place is perfect for items that don't really require a trip to the grocery store. I always hate going to Super Kroger to grab bread and milk because they are on opposite sides of the mammoth store, making the trip much longer than it really needs to be. Village Market is only a few months old, so it's very clean and well stocked. There's also a liquor store next door if you need to pick up some wine or whisky. This place is probably just a three store joint, but because it saves me the headache of going to a big box grocery store, I'll give it an extra star.

We needed an alternative to Kroger around here! Hopefully their competition will keep prices under…read morecontrol. So far, I find some things cheaper at Publix and some things cheaper at Kroger. This location is close to my work so I drop in sometimes at lunch. They have a great smoothy bar and lots of deli options, kind of like Subway, a salad bar, a hot bar, pizza by the slice, sushi, and a burrito bar (think Chipotle).

Best grocery store chain in Northern Kentucky. Meats, seafood and produce are so much fresher than…read morethat nasty competitor.