Thanks to Urban Farm Day, my friend and I discovered this place. I had just purchased a lot of…read moreproduce, so didn't but much, but I did try the lettuce that was really cool the way it grew stacked, that was delicious, and also got a purple pepper which was good. The lady that sold the food was real nice and all the produce looks delicious and the garden is beautiful. Great to see urban farms thrive! I'll have to check out when they have their farm stand opened.

We bought leaf lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, scallions, onions, and husk cherries on our first visit…read moreto Common Roots. What a palate-pleasing purchase! The food is so fresh and delicious. I don't even feel guilty about eating nearly the whole pint of husk cherries by myself. We are already planning our next shopping trip to this little piece of agricultural paradise. Smack-dab in the middle of my neighborhood! I sure hit the jackpot!

I love Bill Weber's! It's much larger than it looks and I can say (after frequenting about a dozen…read morenurseries in May) this greenhouse is fairly priced. They have everything you need from flowers, to trees, bushes, fillers, moss, compost, garden decor, indoor and outdoor pots of all sizes. This is one of those places you can rely on as a one stop shop for any of your gardening needs.

I came here years ago. Then stopped and started buying plants online…read more What a foolish mistake. The plants/products available here are all - for lack of a better term - home grown and lovingly tended to. There are no better plants available in Western NY. There are a number of heirloom tomato plants, my downfall. The floral plants far surpass any that I've found elsewhere. If you are searching for something, you can most likely find it here. They have/had "King Tuts"!. Super hard to find papyrus water plants. If I write anymore, I will think of more plants that I think I need. I shall stop here. Family/locally owned and operated.

Excellent quality meat. Will definitely use them again. Great location heading into Ellicottville.read more

We bought 2 tenderloins from Ford Bros for our Christmas Eve dinner. They were absolutely the best…read morewe have ever had. We could almost cut them with a fork- they were so tender. Our guests agreed and we would definitely buy these again and maybe try a few other cuts.

Plato Dale Farm is a small family farm that specializes in grassfed beef, pasture raised chickens…read moreand also sells high quality vegetables and fruits. You can often find them at various farmer's markets. During the wintertime, you can find them at Horsefeathers Winter Market, North Tonawanda and a few other locations (listed on their web site). They also offer a variety of CSA's and if you're looking to buy 200lb worth of cow to last you the whole winter, summer, year or whatever; they would be some of the best local purveyors to get it from. Prices are higher than your typical supermarket ground beef, but you get what you pay for with very succulent ground beef. I find grassfed beef has a bit of a different taste and prefer it, so whenever convenient I buy my burgers from these guys. The farm also supplies a good amount of beef for Lloyd Taco Trucks as well as tomatillos, cilantro and other veggies. The people who run the farm and their staff are superbly friendly. Next time you see these guys at a farmers market, I highly recommend trying some of their products! I'd love to read some more reviews from people who have tried their CSAs as well.

Kent Miller is what every farmer should be: passionate about his craft, passionate about his food,…read moreand passionate about helping his "customers" - i.e. his neighbors, friends, and fellow WNYers, find healthy, delicious, sustainable food. Kent and the gang, aka Plato Dale and the Sunshine Kids, can be seen regularly at Horsefeathers and Farmers and Artisans in the winter, and all over town during the growing season. The farm offers shares of vegetables and meat (including grass fed jersey cows and other breeds on occasion) and pick up points from North Tonawanda to West Seneca and downtown Buffalo to Arcade. We've purchased a half cow from the farm, as well as loads of produce. They even have farm friends in Florida and supply organic citrus around the holidays (Hint: your oranges should not be perfectly orange and round. They should be a little uglier.) If you aren't convinced by my own enthusiasm, you might be convinced by the fact that several great Buffalo restaurateurs including Peter & Chris of Lloyd's and Steve Gedra of Black Sheep (and formerly of Bistro Europa) regularly supply from Plato Dale. These are heavy hitters and a great testament to the quality and deliciousness of Kent's food. My one complaint, to be fair and unbiased in my review, is the pricey eggs the farm produces. But they're offset by the price-to-quality ratio of everything else they grow and sell, so, water under the bridge!! If you're looking for a local supplier of farm fresh food, Plato Dale should be your first stop.

If anyone is in need of something different to do for self care, or different be sure to book with…read morethe owner a one hour cuddle session. A great way to learn about the goats, and safely cuddle and learn more about them. Donations always accepted, and there are additional offerings for goat painting, goat yoga. Book quickly as reservation slots fill quickly. Went with a group of friends, and the goats were quite characters, as our session was right during on and off rain storm. The baby goats have their own thoughts on sometimes chewing on our pant strings, like they tried with mine, lol.

What an incredible woman, what an incredible mission, what an incredible experience. I'm addicted…read moreto her soap (summer nights on the farm) and won't use anything else now. My daughter (1 year), my mother, and I absolutely LOVED our experience. We got to see the babies and snuggle and play for hours. I am so deeply grateful for what this family offers to the Buffalo people!

I have such deep roots in this family, as I went to Sunday school & played the church bells for…read moreNancy Merle!!! I remember touring her chicken & maple farm as a young girl, enamored in the buisness!! Years later (I'm 32 now), and I went with my mother, to tour the ORIGINAL maple house that Florence Merle & her children used to call home! It's since been turned into ONE of the MANY maple factories that are thriving in the maple business in 2025. They have perfected the art of maple syrup, maple water, maple candies (sugar & hard), fudge (walnut or original!!), and 1 of my personal favorite is maple cotton candy. Even doggie treats for your pup! They are simply THE BEST NATURAL MAPLE PRODUCTS OUT THERE!!!! ****DID I MENTION THEY HAVE PRODUCE, EGGS, AND MUCH MORE!!!!****

Second and final weekend of Maple Weekend 2022. If you're…read morelooking for a unique activity, may I recommend Merle Maple in Attica. Tractor tour of the maple trees is free. Free tour of the maple sap processing. Full menu of yummy food to buy and eat there, or take with you. And, really nice folks!

My hunting buddies and I have probably had more than a dozen of our deer processed at Bond's Meats…read moreover the years. They have always done an excellent job and provided fantastic, friendly service at reasonable prices. They always get the job done quickly, vacuum pack our meats and will make the sausages just the way you like them with the right amount of spices. Their venison sticks are also a special treat not to be missed. I give Bond's my highest rating for their excellent products and customer service. Tim Jennings - Hilton, NY

I've had my deer processed here a handful a times over the years, and have always been satisfied…read more Have never had any of the sausages or additional products they offer, but have always done a good job butchering and packaging the meat. Be sure to call in advance before bringing your deer, as they have a limited number of deer they can take, but they will start making a list for how many deer they can take. If hunting in the southern tier, a worthwhile place for your deer to be butchered.

Smith Maple Farm is one of my favorite producers to visit during Maple Weekend! They always go…read moreabove and beyond to create great experiences, often partnering with others so there's something to see, do, and taste for everyone. In addition to maple syrup, the store also has honey, other maple products, and more. This year they were also selling homemade maple ice cream, maple hot dogs, and maple donuts outside. As noted in another comment, if you're visiting outside of Maple Weekend, call before you go to confirm they'll be open.

It was a nice place to visit during maple season. They had a few areas to enjoy and of course…read moremaple items for sale. We went into their store and had a lot to offer. Their sugar shack offered free maple tastings. So good. During the maple weekend they had a petting zoo, wood carvings and an area where they were chopping wood. Nice place and friendly people working/owners. Great time.