I visited the shop and staff was very nice and helpful, however the tip prompt at checkout is a bit…read moretoo much as it starts at 18% as if it is restaurant. If you buy a lot then the tip is too much. Wondering how customers deal with this issue. This applies to other stores that do the same. It is awkward.

This is my second review. First one wasn't good and unfortunately this one isn't much better…read more My husband stopped by looking for whole fish, which they happily had but it was larger than he wanted so he opted to buy me lunch since I work nearby. The issue is that the sandwiches sound delicious on the menu but the reality doesn't live up to my expectations. My husband order some spicy Mexican inspired fried catfish sandwich for himself and a fried scallop sandwich for me. The sandwiches presented well but both lacked flavor, salt & seasoning in general. Even the soups; one was supposed to be red lentils but looked mostly yellow lentil and again desperately needed salt for one and would have been improved with additional seasonings. Whoever made the manhattan clam chowder got the recipe correct. It was the only thing that was tasty without needing alteration. The owner is nice and after my first poor review offered to make me a replacement but I didn't take him up on the offer. If they only get it right while someone is watching over their shoulder, what's the point. It is NOT a cheap lunch so to be disappointed is a real bummer. Better to stick with the raw seafood items or some prepackaged items (hummus & great flatbreads).

Excellent ricotta, very good mozzarella…read more The first thing to know about finding this place is that there is no sign, at least not one that I saw. It is the big white building immediately across Railroad Ave from the train station in Lebanon. We saw three tank trucks parked on the road in front of the building with Lebanon Dairy logos. Two more were pulling in as we left so they must make tons of cheese - mainly ricotta and mozzarella. Anyway, go up the driveway and park behind the second building - the one with the Office sign. Now is when you have to take a deep breath, because the retail entrance is via a cluttered porch and the "store" looks like an employee lunchroom. This is a 99% wholesale operation with retail strictly as an afterthought. Ring the doorbell and someone will walk over from the cheese factory in a minute or two. We purchased the ricotta, mozz, and some ravioli. The ravioli are brought in. They also sell (imported) parmesan, pecorino and provolone. The mozz is as good as I have seen in a long time. Not perfect but still very nice. The ricotta is outstanding - dribble some honey on top and it is dessert. My wife and I discussed the ricotta here as compared to Di Palo's in New York. We agreed that it is as good but just a little different - maybe it is different cows. The mozz here is better than at Di Palo's but that isn't saying as much as I never liked Di Palo's mozz. Looks like I won't need to cart ricotta back from NYC anymore. FYI this shop came to my attention due to a mention from a local bakery which uses Lebanon's ricotta to make cheesecakes. http://gourmettouchbakery.com/products/cheesecakes

Excellent ricotta cheese I have been looking for a good…read morecheese store and this one is a find Since colandras closed I have been forced to buy commercial cheese. Polly o and the other cheese brands. There is no comparison to Lebanon cheese So glad I found them

Healthy Balance is the anchor at the end of a long rode. Regardless of how far of a drive it would…read morebe for you to get there, it is worth the trip. Jane is a walking encyclopedia in the knowledge and expertise of all products Healthy Balance has in store. What is not part of the inventory is easily ordered. Living at a great distance, myself, it is comforting to know that my elderly mother's health and wellbeing is in good hands. Jane has continued to have concern for all of her customers as though they are family. Can't say enough in regard to her impeccable customer relations. My mother has been a long-time customer of Healthy Balance. With patience and concentration from Jane and staff, I was brought up to date, and easily worked with my mother's vitamin/mineral and nutrient regiment, able to understand it, agree to adjust it, and also be the go-between with her primary care physicians and physical therapists. The longevity of the business shows her dedication to service, and the customers who continue to return, again and again.

Great health food store. Jane and her staff are very knowledgeable and customer focused. They…read moretake time to listen to customer needs and their supplements are top notch.

Bad customer service by owner after contacting and explaining my problem. Threw out half of my…read morepurchase of plants after they were diseased and slowly dying off. Been going here for years. Will no longer support nor recommend.

I had a few visits to this nursery over the past few years, but this past purchase was a disaster…read more I purchased a 9 foot flowering tree from them and it died. OK so they said they would replace it (for a fee) and no showed 3 different times! Each time going back to the store to reschedule. No more with this place. Went to another place on Rt. 22 and totally satisfied. They lost this customer for good. Absolutely terrible!!!

Hormel Foods is an American multinational food processing company founded in 1891 in Austin,…read moreMinnesota, by George A. Hormel as George A. Hormel & Company. The company originally focused on the packaging and selling of ham, sausage and other pork, chicken, beef and lamb products to consumers, adding Spam in 1937. And who doesn't know Spam! Hormel makes more than just Spam. But Spam is it's most well known product. I'm recommending Hormel foods if you like a fast meal. I ate a lot of Spam when I was in college. My Mother would mail me care packages with Spam in them! In my family we ate a lot of Dinty Moore Beef Stew. I didn't concern myself with the ingredients back then. I had to eat what was put in front of me. I do periodically buy the Applegate lunch meats another Hormel product. It's delicious for sandwiches. The added ingredients are minimal. I always like the Turkey and Ham.

Who doesn't love Spam? And who hasn't enjoyed Spam in abundance on Hawaii where it reigns supreme?…read moreI grew up eating Spam on weekend camping outings where we tent camped (primitively) and heated meals over a camp fire. Spam is great for camping - it travels well, is shelf stable, filling, and likely could be eaten straight from the can. It's of course better heated. Hormel Foods extends beyond Spam, they offer a wide range of food products! My favorite Hormel items are their pepperoni; Jennie-O ground turkey; and Hormel Black Label bacon! These Hormel products are delicious and good quality! I've had the Hormel chili before and don't really care for it. I'm glad Hormel offers Spam in so many varieties these days! Spam varieties include "light" and "lower sodium," which is nice! Hormel products are widely available in grocery stores, Dollar Generals, Sam's Clubs, and more! Thanks Hormel, I specially love Jennie-O products and your Black Label bacon!

Crest Valley Farm and Preserve have a 1 mile Orienteering course on their property. I called to…read moremake sure it was open to the public for my Scouts working on First Class Requirement. They were more than happy to have us. What we really like was the sign that had the instructions. While we read up in advance - - the sign was great to ensure that everyone understood the directions.

Nothing makes me want to stop at a business more than seeing a goat caged in a 10 x 10 pen in the…read moreblazing sun. No grass to graze or shade. Disgusting!

I've been buying my plants here for a while now. There is always a great selection and the…read moreemployees are so helpful. We bought a Christmas tree here this year for the first time. We went at night and it was so nice with the string lights! The selection was great, we walked back and forth so many times because we couldn't decided which one we wanted! We ended up in the back where the larger trees were and an employee brought over extra lights for us so we could see better. He carried the tree for us, wrapped it up and even put it on our car.

I've been purchasing both perennial and annual plants from Ercolano's for about 11 years now…read more Their plants are beautiful and reasonably priced. The staff is both knowledgeable and helpful. The service is very good also in that they help me got the plants to my car. I will be using this nursery for many years to come, Lord willing and the creek don't rise!

LOVE THIS FARMERS MARKET! Support small businesses. This place provides fresh produce, desserts,…read morelemonade, alc. etc. I come here whenever I'm in town! I typically get pickles, mushrooms and fresh made pizza. 10/10 recommend. It's a nice morning activity for the family or couples!

Bridgewater Farmer's Market is the little market that has it all and I'll explain why. It is…read morelocated at 1 Vogt Drive in Bridgewater, NJ, convenient to the Commons Mall, Routes 287, 22 206 & 202. There is plenty of free parking in the Somerset County Library lot. Music from live bands or DJs set the tone as you shop at the dozen or so tents. Buy Jersey fresh, produce including my favorites, sweet white corn and hydroponically grown lettuce. Get super high quality locally produced and exotic meat. If your not about making your own food from scratch, visit the Polish or Italian specialty tents where you can buy fully prepared meals that just need to be cooked. For instant gratification, get food from the trucks including empanadas. There is the most delicious pickles and olives, fresh baked goods, artisan chocolates and more. Many merchants have samples so you can try before you commit. Open every Sunday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, from late June through late October. You can contact them info@bridgewaterfarmersmarket.org. I hope to see you there ....on line....behind me.