NewBo City Market is always a lot of fun. There are such great little shops and many food vendors…read more This is a great way to try new types of food and support local eateries. You can find gift items and some other treats to take home and enjoy later. I love that the open space can be used for additional seating or more vendors to display and sell their items. I've taken classes here too- it's such a great space.

Good food stalls, tried the Arepas, had the beef and cheese great cilantro sauce. Good chocolates…read moreat the Lori Ann's Candies. Enjoyed the coconut bars at the Bread and buttered. They also had some good focaccia breakfast bread. KC's Cakes had a good mud sheet cake we took home for breakfast.

I love them! Great people and super helpful! I am so much healthier now than I was 3 years ago…read morethanks to their expertise!

This is the best nutrition store in Marion. Rick is knowledgeable about so many things, I always…read morelearn something new when I'm here. I support local business and shop here.

I want to say you guys big thanks for your amazing papaya leafs extract. I don't know why FDA…read moretrying to shot you down, but now I very desperate to get this extract. It is helped me with my vertigo. I hope to see your products online again. Best regards, Olga.

You will ask yourself how I can write a mostly negative review of one of the best Farmer's Market…read morearound and still give it 4 stars. So I will explain. The Downtown Farmer's Market is a outstanding venue and is one of the largest in the nation and probably in the state. I have been involved with it every since it first started both as a buyer and as a concessioner. Over the years the market has expanded to extend for many city blocks and attracts vendors from miles around. The downtown market is not a true Farmer's Market in that it allows non-food vendors as well. You will see people selling everything from jewelry to candles; food sellers from local restaurants, wine, clothing, local charities, entertainers, and so on. Among all the vendors are actual produce sellers. A list of most vendors can be found on the Downtown Market website. It is a huge and fabulous Saturday event. And yet I prefer to skip it in favor of other Farmer's Markets which are smaller and more produce oriented for the following reasons. 1. It is VERY crowded. Attendance is high (easily topping 16,000 per Saturday morning) and the jostling and shoving can be overwhelming at times. You will find a lot to purchase but you will leave exhausted. 2. It has become so big that you will find it difficult to find the vendors you really want to buy from among the 220 + vendors. We are talking about 11 streets here and no printed map to guide you. 3. The crowding is aggravated by carts and strollers making it difficult for challenged walkers to navigate. I recommend that seniors try the smaller markets instead. 4. The organizers still have not learned to ban dog walkers. You will have to dodge leases, the infrequent dog fight, and other canine problems. Just think a minute. What would you think if you saw people walking the aisles of the local supermarket with a dog? What we have in the Cedar Rapids Downtown Market is a great market that has gotten a bit too big and needs to be trimmed down. I am a long-time fan of Farmer's Markets and have attended them for many years, long before the downtown market even existed, but my preference is for the smaller markets, which I visit once a week religiously. The downtown market is only an occasional thing.

First off, lets call it what it is people, it's a french market, not a farmers market…read more Supposedly one of the largest 'farmers' markets in the Midwest, and I'd believe it. At least 8 blocks of produce, meat, baked goods, jewelry, crafts, and street food vendors. I didn't check *every* produce vendor but the ones I did notice were all from Iowa. I wish I had a cooler big enough to bring some organic free range chickens raised in Iowa all the way home to Chicago. It's a pity this market is only every other weekend. By 8:30 the streets were packed and a few vendors were running out of green beans and cherries already. Only open till noon so get up early and wander around downtown Cedar Rapids before all the good stuff is gone!

Stopped here today to check out the store and I have to say, when you walk in it has a Zen…read morefeeling!! The whole atmosphere is calming. I love the soaps and the coffee is the BEST!! Mike is so informative and told me a couple things I can use for my restless legs. I highly recommend stopping by for your CBD products!!

Best CBD store in Cedar Rapids!! Only store that is dedicated to getting the best high quality CBD…read morein CR. Owner does his research. There is a reason they call him the sandman. He cured my sleepless nights

How far into the Cedar Rapids ghetto am I willing to venture for mint chocolate chip malted milk…read moreballs? Two blocks (which is essentially into the heart of the ghetto). I was also searching for some supplements for my mom, but lets not kid ourselves, I was there for the malted milk balls. The health hut still has a fabulous selection of vitamins, supplements, and hard to find health foods. The parking lot in the back is very convenient, since the store is right on 1st Ave and there isn't really any parking in front. However, the parking lot appears to be a hangout for the locals. It's not exactly Cabrini Green, but I wouldn't walk around here alone after dark (or after noon, actually). The staff is always very helpful, they seem to really know what they're talking about and care about their customers. They aren't just there to sell you something.

It is evident by the reviews before mine that people in today's social climate could greatly…read morebenefit from cultural sensitivity training. I went to this area, new to Cedar Rapids wondering why people would call an area ghetto simply because Black people live there. I was immediately skeptical based on the comments, but was met by people of many cultures and walks of life who spoke as they passed. Some smiled. NOTHING is scary about this area so ignore the ignorance preceding my review. If you're afraid of people who don't look like you, stay in your bubble and disengage from society period. Anywho, enough about foolishness from foolish people. I ADORE ALICIA and really appreciate how she went out of her way to help me and answer my questions. There is a wide array of products, many specials and discounts, and the prices are great! I always come in for one thing and leave with 7 or 8 when I go to stores like these! There is parking on the side near McDonald's and in the rear so it's pretty convenient to get to. I will be a frequent customer and am SO GLAD I CAME!

This is a small family friendly farmers/ fresh air market with multiple vendors selling fresh…read morevegetables such as tomatoes, asparagus, and rhubarb, along with small bakers selling fresh homemade breads, and pastries, along with fresh jellies and jams and of course, local honey. In addition, there's a woodcarver making whimsical signs for the front of your home and Lawn. There are prepared food vendors such as breakfast sandwiches and seasoned jerk chicken and pork. The vendors are friendly and eager to convince you their products are the freshest and best. It's in an open air parking lot with plenty of walking space for pedestrians along with their furry friends. There's plenty of parking in the parking lots as well as along the street. It's a great early morning Sunday adventure. The market is seasonal, May through October, and only open from 10 AM and not before, until 1 PM on SUNDAY.

Updated to add - since my review only a few short weeks ago, the market has gone to the dogs! Ive…read morenow seen 2-3 vendors each weekend offering holistic treats and services for pups. We've also seen a variety of new vendors including wine and kombucha! This weekend there was also live music. I very much recommend this market. We're getting to know the vendors a little bit and everyone is so friendly. The quality of produce is great and we've definitely found some go to booths. (Special acknowledgements: Rehberg's Pork, HP Meats, Deranged Chicken, Jammin Jerry's Jam, and The Salsa Guy)

This is a very good local grocery store. The Panini sandwiches were tasty and affordable. You…read morearen't going to get a lot of variety here, but what they have is priced reasonably. The produce is good and they use locally sourced produce as the harvesting becomes available:

Very friendly staff and quality meats! My wife and I bought some steaks and they were very tender…read more And love the eating area in the back. Will definitely be back.