Best place in Minnesota to pick apples! The land is beautiful too. The owners, Jason and Michele,…read moreare so nice and welcoming. The best part of it all are the prices . You'll pay 10X as much at the average grocery store compared to Batts Apple Orchard. I've been coming here since I was a little kid and the orchard has only gotten bigger and better. -Justin H

Great Orchard. They have a variety of apples including honey crisp and fireside! You can pick…read morethem yourself or they have apples ready to go. It is a beautiful orchard and an excellent option if you are in central minnesota or the Brainerd area. Super family friendly. Only downside is that they are only open weekends during the apple season (not that I have time to go during the week anyway).

I've been coming to the Farmers Market every Saturday (when I can) ever since I moved to St. Cloud…read more This is a great farmers market. Yes it's tiny but the vendors are all great and so sweet. There is usually some coupon or deal going on each week. You can't beat the prices are so SO affordable for a farmers market. I'm always sad when it's over for the season. They have kids activities the first Saturday of the month and give away something free to the kids. There is usually live music and at least 10 vendors selling everything from meat and eggs, to bread, jams, honey and popcorn to fresh veggies. Highly recommend checking this out if you're in the area on a Saturday morning!

I love being able to support local farmers in the St Cloud area. You can get fresh seasonal produce…read moreall summer and eat with the seasons. Talking to the sellers is a great way to learn about new produce that you may not be familiar with. There are farmers who sell eggs and meat, flowers, bread, popcorn, and a wide variety of fresh veggies and fruit. Bring your own bags to help reduce waste. Small bills help. I love bring able to do my part for the environment.

This is a great farmers' market to start your week---15+ vendors, seasonal veggies, great meat…read moreproducts, artisan baked goods and some really cool art! I hope the St. Cloud/Sartell region makes this a destination! See their webpage and facebook! www.marketmonday.org www.facebook.com/marketmonday

Buffet is reasonable, plenty of food choices. You can also order from the menu. Staff was very…read morehelpful and friendly.

Poor customer service! We booked a wedding to be catered (and secured the date with a deposit)…read more We received the catering menu options by email - 2 attachments were email showing options and pricing. When we contacted both the catering manager and the owner, to discuss the details of the food we wanted, we were told one of the menus they provided was not an option. (The menu that we wanted to use). The owner was extremely unprofessional. She openly admitted she had made a mistake by sending the menu and "learned her lesson". When I then asked about using my deposit toward salads for the wedding, grooms supper or if I could use it for a future graduation party, I was rudely told NO. AND she would not reimburse my deposit, even tho she admitted that she was at fault. They handled this situation unprofessionally and in a rude manner. I would never trust Tutti Fruitti for a catering event.

I was just laughing at the bad reviews about the "horrible employees" at Aldi. I love the place…read more Great stuff at good prices and a small store so you can get around, get your stuff and get out. These bad review make me wonder if these are Walmart or a local grocery store's employees trying to scare people away. LOL. I suppose there could be a bad employee there but I've never seen one. Maybe the reviewers are just nutcases?

A few supplies for the van now that the sun is starting to shine and I feel confident that I'll…read morehave enough battery on board for a few days. Bread, cheese, meat even a bag of chips today. This ALDI is laid out the same as others I've been to lately including Mount Pleasant SC and Fort Myers FL and Addison IL. Dry goods at the entrance, produce, fresh foods, deli, canned and bottled, cleaning and housewares, meats, frozen. And yes, the "Aisle of Awesomeness" though I didn't see anything today that would work in the Sprinter van. You'll need to remember to bring a quarter for the shopping cart (you get it back when you return it) and reusable bags because ALDI charges for plastic bags. It's all about keeping the prices low and yes, they are very low. [Review 20753 overall - 164 in Minnesota - 1735 of 2023.]

Bobbi is always a sweetheart towards me when she is my cashier. But even if she is training others…read moreto be as super as her, she's still amazing. I am always glad to see her. I also like some of the other employees too! Their produce is always fresh. I've tasted their daily soups. They're great. I enjoy having fresh thyme here.

Fresh Thyme is a great store. Cross between Trader Joe's and Whole Foods. There prices on chicken…read moreare better than most. The produce is better than most. But don't go later in the evening for produce as they don't stock until later at night. They don not have some of the Brand name things, but their brand is just as good. It is my GO TO store. Love Fresh Thyme.

We are proud members of this CSA family for the last 3 years and you should be too. We have been…read moremembers of CSAs in several cities across the country and Lisa and her team at Bakers Acres are one of the very best. The farm itself feels like it was lifted out a storybook and we love to visit for the events they host for members (pea picking, pumpkins in the falls, bon-fires, etc). They are certified organic and they are not stopping there as they are always busy making improvements to make the farm and their distribution even more environmentally friendly and sustainable. Our family (2 adults and 2 kids) enjoy a "full share" which means we pick up a fresh box full of veggies for 18 weeks during the summer/fall months and if you do the math it's very inexpensive. The quality of the vegetables is always 5 star and super fresh. Most of the items are staple items that we can use easily incorporate into our weekly meals and once and a while there is a more unusual ingredient that is fun to experiment with... don't worry about meal ideas as Lisa provides weekly recipes and info about how to cook/eat each item. I can't recommend membership enough... one tip is to make sure to sign up early as each year the number of shares are limited and usually sell out.

Excellent certified organic, local produce. As a member,…read moreyou receive a full box either every or every other week featuring seasonal classics as well as unique varieties all season long. If you like to buy organic produce at the store or enjoy visiting a famers' market or co-op, you should try this out for a season. There really is no comparison to the quality and variety of the produce, and there is a tremendous amount of a feel good factor when you commit to sustainably support a local farmer. If you're already on board the CSA train and just deciding which one to join, this one is wonderful. The owner is very focused, driven, and excellent at communication. She sends out deatiled updates on the farm as well as storage tips and great recipes for the week's delivery. She holds several fantastic events on the farm each year and really makes you feel involved and appreciated in her efforts to better our earth, health, community, and food system. She treats you like a true partner in both, business and this mission which is both humbling and empowering. That beats a mundane trip to the grocery store any day.