With friends visiting from Vancouver, we visited the St Jacobs Farmers Market and then on to The…read moreVillage of St Jacobs. It's a very charming town with picture-perfect scenery, some great little shops, and the occasional Menonnite buggy going down the street. Our exploration of the area was cut a little short due to rainy weather but there's no denying the charm. It's worth stopping by.

St. Jacobs Country is famous for St. Jacob farmer's markets and lot of stuff is sold and produced…read moreby Mennonites as the area is home to a Mennonite community. If you planning a day trip it should incorporate St Jacob's Farmer's Market followed by St. Jacobs Antique Market and St Jacobs Factory Outlet Mall. Your day trip is not complete till you see the town as well. St Jacob's Farmer's Market: Make sure you do this first as fresh produce could run out sometime.The market is divided into 3 parts... A flee market, tuesday market and open flour local produce. The flee market is covered and has lot of leather stores and much more. Where as the Tuesday market section has Cheese, Meat, Baked goods and much more. Whereas the open market has Fresh Vegetables. Fruits, Baked Produces, Juice... The Market has a Outlet mall and an Antiques store near by. Which are good to take a break and enjoy some air conditioning in the summer. The Antique store is quite awesome if you are into fun old signs, coins and trucks. St. Jacobs Antique Market: Antique market as they had quite a large selection of awesome things but everything was very expensive! You can expect everything from furniture, art, china, militaria, coins, jewellery, mini vehicles, etc. If you love watching American Pickers, well you will love this place as this is the aftermath of buying it cheap, cleaning it up and selling at a very high price. They also have bulk shop just like bulk barn attached to it. Over all if you are checking the market out make sure you check out the Antique store as well. Jacobs Factory Outlet Mall: Its not what you would expect from a outlet mall but it does provide a good break from the heat if you been up and running around in the summer at the St. Jacob Market. The outlet mall itself is very clean and located in a old Barn looking like building. There are not much high brand stores...well there aren't much stores at all. The washrooms are clean and you can get cold water from the water fountain. There is not much choice on the food either but the small Lego toy building zone is fun and they have bunch of good stuff built as well. The Town: Not far from the Market area has quite a few decent stores to check out. You can enjoy the ice cream from Chocolates 'N More or buy some fresh bread or sip a cup of cappuccino from the Stone Crock Bakery. Parking is free and make sure you check out the expensive wide variety of Canadian pottery including pottery made on location at Conestoga River Pottery shop. All in all a decent day trip.

A HUGE farmers market, that now spans over 3 buildings and outdoor market too. It is mostly…read moreoutdoors - so check the weather before going, and dress appropriately! Definitely wear comfortable shoes because there will be a lot of walking and standing because seating (although is peppered throughout) is limited. There's something for everyone here! From food to local art vendors -- it's a mix of different products. I especially like to support the real local businesses and farmers! I also recommend checking out the "The Mennonite Story" museum, located in one of the small buildings on the property. Inside you can learn about the Mennonite community and their impact in the area! Quite interesting history, and how they are still active today. Open Thursdays and Saturdays, it is a hot destination for tour buses and local retirement homes alike. Expect crowds here, but it's all a part of the experience. Give yourself time to find parking.

Came here on a late Saturday morning and was pleasantly surprised at the quality of vendors, and…read morethe number of people present. I had previously come by the market earlier in spring when it was less packed (and also still quite cold), and although it was a nice experience it was not as bustling and fun as during the late summer. There were vendors lined up across the area outside and all the shops inside were full of people browsing, shopping and enjoying the afternoon. If you can, grab an apple fritter nearby, you'll see the line up, and it's worth it! There are also food trucks, pony rides and an assortment of other things to enjoy your visit at the market. There were a few people busking and performing and it made the atmosphere quite pleasant to send a day. There's also plenty of fresh produce and local products. We picked up some items and happily had a great time at the farmers market. Definitely recommend coming here early to grab a parking spot if during peak Saturdays in summer months. The markets is also open Thurs

We were in town and decided to stop by the Farmers Market. It was a little different than expected…read more It had permanent inside stalls along with outside vendors. We arrived mid morning and there were a study stream of patrons. Comparatively speaking it was not a large market. What struck me was the quality of the produce. The produce was gorgeous and priced well. We spoke with a few vendors and they were friendly and informative. You could shop for anything from meat (there was a long line) to produce and baked goods. The market is off the beaten path, so I imagine it is popular with Stratford locals. There is also ample parking. My happy place is at a market and this was worth the trip.

Excellent market to visit on Saturday mornings, 7:00 a.m. to 12 noon…read more I prefer to visit during the months of June, July, August, September, and early October, when there is the greatest selection of local fruits and vegetables. Also, the earlier one goes, the better, as the market tends to get busy starting around 9:00 a.m.

Nice little spot in Elora. Fresh meat and produce, Local canned items. They have a little bit of…read moreeverything. The staff has been really friendly and helpful every time I've been in there

BEST BBQ RIBS IN THE COUNTY! ...BEST JERK CHICKEN SINCE I LEFT TORONTO…read more...AND they're made on-site with local meat (no hormones or other crap) & with a delicious smokey BBQ sauce also from Elora, also with no nasty chemicals. Meat falls off the bones, so tender. They don't make them every day so best to call ahead and pre-order so you're not disappointed. They sell the sauce there, in different flavours, so I was happy to buy a jar to add extra when I reheat the ribs. Oh so yummy! JERK CHICKEN: Those who know The Real Jerk in Toronto will appreciate how expertly prepared Dar's son Sean makes his Jerk Chicken, marinated & ready for your oven! I asked how it was that it was so authentic. Sean's wife is Jamaican & helped develop the famous tastey Jerk marinade recipe they use. I've impressed some dinner guests with that dish! Jerk has a really unusual blend of spices, making it unique & well worth trying! SEAFOOD: I've ordered the best & biggest scallops there to make a Coquille St.Jacque.that my French friends flipped over. I love that Dar is health conscious & carries a lot of foods with nothing toxic in them. That's so important to me these days when the Monsantos of the world seem to be trying to poison us all to death with their pesticides, killing off the bees... Oh don't get me going... lol.

It's a cute supermarket that offers homemade jams and pickles, many great baking products, deli and…read morecheese, freshly baked tarts and bread, frozen tarts and homemade entrees, prepackaged salads, and the best part, gelato. The staff are friendly and helpful, too.

you can't believe it is their small size icecream:) very friendly staff, super yummy ice creamread more

Beautiful little private LONG STANDING organic goods store with beautiful flowers that greet you at…read morethe door when winter recedes. FREEDOM in this store. Well informed personnel. Source of local organically grown fruits, vegetables, nuts, dairy, breads; simple cleaning products; holistic remedies, vitamins, minerals, herbs; healthy personal care products; spices... OLD SCHOOL. Pfennings farms has also had world class Demeter certification what is the best of organic production. You must be at least 7 years in organic production to potentially receive Demeter papers.

Looking for the best in local organic produce? You've come to the right place. Pfennings is…read moresynonymous with the best organic produce in the region, but there is so much more in the store. There is also a bulk food section, as well as many herbs and spices. I am not very knowledgeable about many topics of this area, but the owners and staff are always friendly and helpful to answer your questions. In addition to the store there is also a delivery service as well... You can get all of the goodness of Pfennings Organic sent right to your door! It's a short drive down Erb Street to St. Agatha from Waterloo, and it is worth it!

Well, as much as I have difficulty paying a premium for candy, I have to admit this place has some…read moregood quality stuff. Yes it's pricey, but it sure does taste good. Tons of unique options as well. Tried a few different sweets but unfortunately did not remember to grab any pics.

My boyfriend and I decided to get some gelato while spending the day in Elora and there were quite…read morea few options when we got to town but we decided on Sweet Distractions. I am so happy that we did because the pistachio gelato I ordered and the cookies and creme my boyfriend had were amazing! The consistency was perfect; smooth and creamy! The flavor was spot on, tasted great and came with a complimentary waffle slice! There were two women working while I went in and they were very pleasant, helped us out and let us try as many flavors of gelato that we wanted. The shop itself is small and quaint, with lots of sweet options. What caught my eye were the salt water taffy in many odd flavors such as maple bacon. Unfortunately I didn't grab any, I am still regretting that but there is always next time because I will be back!

The chippery has a location in St. Jacob's Market but this is the first time I've seen their store…read more It's very nice. The front window shows the machine that the chips are made in which is really cool. They have different kinds of chips including potato, sweet potato, cassava, and taro with different flavours. They also have pork rinds and nachos You can get a small bag or a take-home one. They're very good about letting you try the chips and let you mix flavours in the bag.

Ordered 2 of the smallest size, but they packed those bags overflowing with chips. Great value for…read moremoney. They offered free samples, and the flavours were quite good, not too salty. The potato chips were pleasingly thick for a good potato flavour, and they had some alternate chips that I also enjoyed my tastes of (cassava, plantain and more). Service was delightfully friendly. Store is super clean. Be aware there is no seating.