It was such a pleasant experience, our first time visiting the place. Bruce and his wife was so…read morewarm and welcoming. Staff was super friendly and helpful too. Bruce actually gave us tour of high tunnel where they have planted over 40 different kind was tomatoes, varieties of sweet peppers, lettuce, dill and cucumbers. Highly recommended place !

From the owner: Choose from a wide variety of sustainably grown fruits and vegetables. We do not use herbicides or…read morepesticides. In the spring, select from many types of tomato, pepper, herb, melon, and other plants.

Tried to go in today and the doors are locked and nothing is on the shelves. Too bad because we…read moreloved coming here for different fruits.

Seriously a hidden gem! I discovered BF Yang Trading from a friend who heard about it from a friend…read moreand I'm so glad I did! They've pretty much got anything you're looking for in terms of Asian fruits and vegetables. I'm talking dragon fruit, star fruit, banana leaves, and so many bananas! They also have balut eggs! Not sure you can get balut eggs anywhere else in the cities. They also have a small section for dry foods. Prices were fair and everything was really fresh. They accept cash and card. Workers were super friendly too. And they have a private parking lot. Overall fantastic spot! Will definitely be making several trips here!

Here is a newer must stop on the popular St Croix Trail (95) between Taylor's Falls and Scandia…read more Located just south of the Franconia Sculpture Park. We have enjoyed the unique flavors of ice cream in cones, cups, pints and etc... With plenty of outdoor seating. They also have many gifts and items such as honey, maple syrup and more. Great place to stop.

My family and I were looking for an affordable way to enjoy fall in the Twin Cities without…read moreboatloads of people. Sunrise River Farm is a hidden gem that checked all our boxes! There's no entry fee. There are plenty of areas staged for cute fall photos and a playground area for kiddos with a sandbox. For minimal fees, they offer: apple picking, train rides, and informational tractor rides that provide information about the farm's establishment. There's also a store on site with all sorts of canned goods and tasty baked apple treats. The ambiance was so lovely- relaxed without crowds of people, plenty of parking and beautiful color-changing leaves to appreciate. We enjoyed our visit to Sunrise River and are looking forward to it being an annual family tradition.

Sunrise River Farm/Apple Orchard is a great time for the family! They have pick your own apples…read morewhere you can buy a large bag or half a bag and go to the orchard and choose the apples you want! They also have bags already prepared if you don't want to pick your own. They have yard games, hayrides but my favorite is the big barn where you can pet the animals. They had donkeys, sheep, baby kittens and bunnies. The store has caramel apples, tons of different homemade jams and salsas, apple cider donuts and other baked goods! They even had life music when I went this past weekend. Parking is super easy. The apple orchard is open Sept-Oct 10am-6pm

Mo's is the best. Lots of variety in the store, but the deli is some of the best pork belly I have…read moreever had anywhere. Great fried chicken too. If they don't have spring rolls or banh mi you can ask and if they have the stuff they'll make them fresh for you. Amazing staff, super friendly and helpful all the time! ​

The market has a fast side, a dry goods side, produce side, deli side. I just found the produce…read moreside today! People are always super nice, I love the deli food. Hmong sausage, purple rice, shrimp, thai iced coffee, mango smoothies all excellent!

Loved my visit to their little farm store. They take cash, check or Venmo. Delicious corn $1 each,…read moreLarge cukes for $3, organic chicken and duck eggs. Also cabbages, melon, zucchini, peppers, jams. I will definitely be back!!

I absolutely love this farm and it's little store! They've been here for years and it seems to get…read morebetter every year! They also have crop share that you can opt for at the beginning of the year (I haven't utilized that yet). They grow produce organically and almost everything in the store is what's currently ripe. They also have frozen veggies available for moms like me that don't like to deal with the prep of washing, chopping, bagging up produce for the freezer! I can vouch for their popcorn! It great!! (I ONLY buy organic popcorn). The sweet corn is so good!! They do not grow it on their farm but teams up with another farmer that exclusively grows sweet corn for this. Delivered regularly and they even worked with us to order 8 dozen (the one thing I am willing to prep a d freeze or can for the year...that is, whatever is left over after grilling at least a dozen to eat right away!) They have a self serve set up. You park by the little store, go in, grab a bag and shop for what you want. Write down what you are buying and put the paper into the basket- and the money in the cash box. (Cash only operation) They usually have change of you need it in there). They do have cameras but hey, they are trusting us to be honest and if you ask me, they deserve every cent and then some for all the work they do! All in all, it's really a sweet little set up and the staff here are really friendly when you do run into them! It feels so good to support local! Farmers work hard to produce all this stuff and they deserve every ounce of love and kudos we give them!!

The positives: the store is clean and staff are nice and helpful…read more The deli is pretty good, quality of deli meat is good, ready made foods are good. Has a good selection, I usually find what I need. Cost is higher than Cub on most items, prices similar to Coborn's. Negatives: You MUST watch the expiration dates!!! Over the years I have found out of date Organ milk (told them, went back later that week still expired told them again and emailed the company, went back and problem fixed). Found Organic expired milk again much later, told the staff and the problem was fixed. Recently found boxes of expired cream cheese, told staff about it, went back later and expired items were pulled and new items stocked.

Hands down best shopping experience I've had at county market ever! I don't know where they found…read moresome of the best employees ever but huge shoutout to the guy working behind the deli tonight and Dan! They were so awesome and wanted to help seriously thank you!!

Whistling Well Farm was the perfect spot for a laid-back fall outing! I organized a trip there with…read moresome colleagues, and it ended up being such an easy, low-stakes way to spend time together outside of work. There was plenty of space to roam through the orchard, chat, and enjoy the beautiful scenery without feeling crowded. The apple picking was great--we had no trouble finding plenty of apples--and I also loved that the farm is both dog-friendly and kid-friendly, making it a fun destination for all kinds of groups. They even had live music while we were there, which added to the relaxed, festive atmosphere. Before heading out, we stopped by the little farm store and picked up some local goodies like jams and cider. It's those extra touches that make the experience feel special. The only minor downside was that the pumpkin patch was a little sparse when we visited, but the orchard and overall atmosphere more than made up for it. Whether you're planning a family day, a casual date, or a group outing with friends or coworkers, Whistling Well Farm is definitely worth a visit!

Simple. Keep this word in mind as you travel to Whistling Well Farm. If you are seeking out a state…read morefair experience or something with loud and boisterous events, this is not it. Contrary it's every reason why we enjoyed it. Highlights include: dog friendly, nice parking, friendly staff, proficient store with basic items such as honey, caramel, chocolate covered cherries, plush dog toys, coloring books, apples, etc. Outside you will find a pumpkin patch, goats and even a DJ with a dance floor. If you have kids, this is a great outing for the family. My group walked our dogs around the space, split come apple cider donuts and snapped a few pics by some of the fall decor. Notes: dogs are not allowed in the gift shop and there is a food stand that serves hot dogs, cider, chips and apple cider donuts. We did not see any alcohol onsite.

My sister and I went to the Scandia Farmers Market on its opening day and had a great time! In the…read morepast, the Farmers Market was held at Gammelgarden Museum (across the street from the Scandia Community Center). However, due to COVID-19, it is now at the Community Center to ensure that there's enough physical distance between vendors and customers. We were welcomed by Gammelgarden Museum's intern who showed us where to wash our hands before entering the market. There were clear in and out directions to ensure an easy flow of customers. Customers and vendors all are required to wear masks, making this a safe and healthy place for people (especially those who have underlying health conditions and/or are seniors) to shop for produce, baked goods, meat, wild rice, plants, and crafts. There were a variety of vendors on Opening Day, and it was so much fun to visit each one and see what was being offered. Despite not having music or entertainment, or food to eat on site (because of the CDC guidelines), it was still a festive and welcoming place to be, and a fun way to see neighbors and friends. We are looking forward to going back to the Farmers Market again next week!

Fast, friendly, and knowledgeable service…read more Excellent quality of meat. Steaks custom cut to order thickness! Extensive selection, competitive pricing - with better quality!

Great products at a good price. We have purchased meat st Swanks iff and on for about 20 years. The…read moremeat is usually good and the mushroom Swiss brats are outstanding. Yesterday we picked up a freezer pack. I told the woman at the counter I had calked and ordered the pack on Wednesday. She was pretty rude questioning whether or not I had indeed ordered this since she had nit taken the order. Eventually things were straightened out and another worker brought our box of meat out. A little help carrying it to the car would have been nice. My wife and I are in ok shape in our late 60's and could do it but an offer to help would gave been appreciated. Meat was good though.