Really enjoyed my lunch here! Great outdoor patio, service was attentive and helpful, and they have…read morea great selection of sandwiches and salads. I had the blueberry and grape salad with turkey (per our servers recommendation). I was skeptical of turkey on a salad, but it was shredded up and was a really great compliment. Would definitely return!

The Loyalist Market is a gem of a restaurant tucked away in a Matthews shopping center. As a…read morebusiness their specialty is made to order charcuterie boards and they boast a large selection of locally sourced cheeses and meats. Inside however they also have a market featuring lots of local products, and a sit down cafe serving up salads and toasted sandwiches. I came in here on a quiet Sunday afternoon and we elected to sit outside in their walled in patio area. It was a pleasant place to sit and our service was prompt and friendly. For my sandwich I chose the turkey chipotle bacon without the tomatoes. The sandwich tasted great and the bread was toasted nicely. If I have one complaint it's that for $14.00 I think the sandwich could have been a bit bigger, or maybe I was just too hungry because I scarfed it down in an instant! Still the chips that accompanied it were a good snack and I enjoyed my meal. This is definitely a good spot to grab a lunch, I wish I had more time and I would have enjoyed the opportunity to browse their market. Matthews has a lot of great locally owned spots and this is for sure one of them.

After having experienced Cloister Honey years ago at a farmer's market I have bought jars over the…read moreyears for myself as well as shared with others. So, with the holiday season during Covid I was trying to support local businesses as well as be creative with my gifts. So, when it came to Mom and her love of honey no doubt Cloister came to mind. After checking out the selection I could not pass on the 'Holiday' Trio. The trio included Cinnamon, Cocoa and Pumpkin Spice whipped honeys. OMG, they all sounded amazing! The ordering process was simple, and one thing I loved was I marked my order as a "gift", so a note could be included, but listed my mailing address, so I could drop it at Mom's. Didn't think anything of it, as I have never had a company reach out, but Joanne, the owner, reached out to me via email to confirm the address, since I indicated a gift but listed my address, same as billing. Now, how sweet is that? I received the package which was one of the best packing jobs I have seen and included was an extra jar of honey, as a treat! If you have not tried Cloister, definitely give them a try. But, be careful, you may become addicted, ha ha!

5 stars 5 stars 5 stars. Not only is the artisan honey in a league of its own, everything down from…read morethe packaging to the container is 5 star caliber. I just ordered two jars of their arbol-infused honey and it came with a personal not and a complimentary little jar of whipped honey infused with cinnamon. Needless to say - customer for life. Highly recommend you support this small business.

Just visited The Union Exchange and what a great little spot. We came on a Sunday around noon and…read moreit was pretty quiet, probably because of the time of day. I heard later in the afternoon they have live music and a lot more of a vibe, but honestly it was perfect for my friends and me. They have fishing, a park for kids, games, animals, food, picnic tables, and lots of open space to run around. Very family-oriented and such a nice outdoor experience. We really don't have many places like this in Miami, so I genuinely enjoyed myself. I didn't try the lemonade this time, but I did get an iced coffee and it was delicious. Next time I'm trying the lemonade, it comes in these mini buckets and looked super refreshing with a bunch of flavor options. If I'm not mistaken, parking was free (maybe because it was Sunday), and if you plan to fish, you do need to get a wristband and pay. Don't try to sneak around it because they will come find you pay your dues ;)

So this place has plenty of parking. I feel like you will never not find a spot. It was easy to…read morefind. They offer kids activity like the farm animals, hayride and the playground. Their shop I feel like is a little small so when it's busy, can be hard and crowded inside. I do like that they offer different things like bakery items, coffee, ice cream and wine. It was a cute neat spot to go to to hang out with friends and family. Do like that they have real bathroom versus some other places have porter potty.

After 8 months I was in the area and tried this location again. The produce was almost entirely…read morerotten especially the tomatoes. I purchased a baked good and it was STALE with no expiration date to be found! I didn't notice until I bit into it and it was so dry and stale I thought I must've purchased an expired item. I also purchased some of the premade foods to see if they improved. They definitely did not. The street corn doesn't remotely taste like it should. The chicken salad wasn't good either and at $10 for a small container it's not cheap. I'm really disappointed because this location used to have good premade options but this will be my last time here. Sadly, I still can't recommend this option when there are so many other fresh, fairly priced options.

Watch your prices. What is marked on the label is not the right price!! When you get to the…read moreregister, they ring it up at a higher price! Kombucha marked $3.49 in the case. Register charges $3.99 and they won't make it right. Instead I was told they didn't appreciate me bringing up that fact. I was dismissed and they wouldn't listen to me. Customer server, specifically Natalie, is less than subpar. She was so difficult. Their produce is awful!! Most of it was rotten. You have to pick through it to get something that's not rotten. They have rotten tomatoes, rotten peppers, rotten cukes, moldy strawberries, and the corn is dried out. Heed the warning! Also, WATCH THE PRICES or you will get ripped off!!!!!!!

The dark chocolate cranberry crunch is an EXCELLENT snack blend. The sesame sticks and almonds were…read morethe perfect balance to the dried cranberries, and the dark chocolate is the icing on the cake. This company's story & family roots is so wholesome and precious. Money well spent.

We originally had the pleasure of trying some of their delicious peanuts at a brewery up near…read moreRichmond. They were so stinking good, my extremely picky kiddos insisted we buy more. They have so many delicious flavors that I cannot wait to try them all. The chocolate covered peanuts are AMAZING! The infused honey is so good. I can't wait to try everything they sell! The service is also top tier. I placed an online order on Sunday, and they had to have shipped them almost immediately, because they are arriving on Tuesday, which is Christmas Eve! Santa cannot wait to have some chocolate dipped peanuts while he sets up the gifts tonight. Part of the proceeds go to a great cause for people with disabilities too, which is something I feel super strongly about. I look forward to working my way through all of their yummy products.

The new market location is on the corner of Price Ave. and Church Street, behind Stewart's Village…read moreGallery. The new location for the Waxhaw Farmers' Market has been graciously donated by Bill and Holly Stewart of Stewarts' Village Gallery for the Market to use. The Stewart's say "they are looking forward to the new season with our new neighbors". The market runs from April through November and serves the citizens of Waxhaw, Weddington, Marvin and the surrounding communities. Customers come from Charlotte for many of the unique and delicious items available. The hours will remain the same, from 9 am till 1 pm on Saturdays and on Tuesdays from 3 pm to 6 pm. The market features naturally grown local produce, cut flowers, vegetable and flower plants, goat cheese, fresh farm eggs, herbs, local honey, fresh baked bread, cakes, cookies, muffins, granola bars, homemade dog treats, homemade goat milk soap, and so much more! With the exception of the flower people (they rarely last more than 5 days), all items have been wonderful. Produce prices can't be beat, and much of the food is wonderful. I'm partial to Heavenly Muffins (she's a neighbor of mine), but that aside they truly are deliciously 'Heavenly.' Support your local farmers, bakers, small business owners...go to the Waxhaw Farmers Market!

We really enjoyed visiting this place. Very nice people, fresh produce. Fun for all ages. Live…read moremusic!

My favorite part of living in Matthews highly recommend going a preorder when you can! Especially…read morefor Benny and Bugs and Team Rose bread (my personal favs) otherwise get there bright and early before your favorites sell out!!!

This post is PAST due !!! They are the best market I love Matthew's ! They snap match (EBT) so…read morespend $20 receive $40. All the venders are amazing, Go check them out!

It was a rainy day and most of the tables were for gadgets rather than groceries. But it is very…read morequaint and charming as well as entertaining- right in the heart of mint hill and perhaps if it wasn't raining they would have more options! It was so fun to see they had a pie eating contest! The sourdough bread O bought was Devine and addictive. If you are in the area and looking to find something special stop by.

On my recent visit to my parents, I was looking for things to do, and I was giddy with excitement…read morewhen I saw this, and that it was in front of the little village that I did not know was there. Oh! Happy Day! Granted, this was Labor Day weekend, and I knew the Matthews Alive Festival was going on. I did not want to drag my parents there as I knew it would be too much for them. Well, a few of the vendors had gone there to make more money, and less than 12 were here, it was still worth the trip. Fresh meat, local honey, baked goods, handmade goods, a delight to me. I am so glad I came and have suggested my siblings come when they come to visit our parents. A wonderful thing!