The place was off the hook busy…read more We tried a blueberry chicken sandwich, cheese cake and scone. The cheesecake was insane. The flavor profile was not too sweet, so creamy, light and airy yet decadent. The perfect blueberry flavor. The sandwich was also very good. The scone could have been skipped. It was probably one of the worst scones we've ever had. I wish we had more cheesecake :) Overall, so worth the trip!!

Didn't really know what to expect as we drove through their personal driveway amidst a road…read moreclosure. But our visit to Bowerman's became one of the highlights of our trip to Michigan. The store has a ton of cute and delicious gifts, foods, etc. The kitchen has a couple pizzas and sandwiches. On the one hand surprised there's only two pizzas highlighting the blueberry. On the other hand, we had the blueberry pesto pizza which was fantastic. Really unique flavor, not overpoweringly blueberry. Definitely admitting I was surprised at how much I liked the pizza. I think Bowerman's is now going to be a regular addition to our Michigan trips!

Still a five-star farmers market. I have a CSA through Eighth Day Farm, so I've been coming weekly…read moreon Wednesday mornings. Outside of my veggie-heavy CSA haul, here's what ends up in my tote bags: -FRUIT: West Michigan is the fruit belt after all. The season starts with strawberries; peaks with peaches, apricots, nectarines, watermelon, cherries, raspberries, tomatoes, and BLUEBERRIES; and winds down with apples and pumpkins. -MORE VEG: Basically, you name it, and you'll find it at the market. -Maple syrup: you're very lucky if you can get your hands on the varieties infused with whiskey as well as elderberry. -Blank cards: go see Marguerite, she's a talented artist, and she also makes delicious jams. -Cheese: the Cheese People of Grand Rapids know their stuff. -Sourdough loaves -And during blueberry season: blueberry muffins from Bowermans...or blueberry donuts...or blueberry handpies. You can't go wrong. That's about all I can fit (and afford) on a weekly basis, and know that there's so much more deliciousness...and plants. There's a lot of those too! The market is also market-ing on Saturdays. That's when it's a full house in terms of vendors. If there's one vendor you can't pass by, it's Rudy at Fantabulous Fudge. He's been slinging *the best* fudge in the area for years, and in the fall, he makes some bomb caramel apples using orchard apples. Lastly, I recommend coming in the spring, summer, and fall if you can swing it, as there are certain vendors that only make appearances during certain parts of the season.

I live in the area, so this is one of the best farmers markets to come to, everyone is super…read morefriendly trying to sell their products, I went last weekend around 1 pm so around the end of it so a lot of stuff was being sold out, we stopped and got a empanada at a food truck and it was tasty, wish it was spicier. Then we stopped and got frozen little farmers quiches, such a good breakfast item. And then I got some blueberries to go. Highly recommend this farmers market, they have a lot of fresh produce and unique items as well

Incredibly delicious, locally sourced preserves, honey and syrup!…read more Located in the Downtown Market, this place is a total gem. Crafting their product from the agriculturally-abundant Southwestern Michigan, they source all of their products within a 50-mile radius... and the fruits of their labor are perfect proof of the quality produce we have in our tiny corner of the world! I've been greeted by a very friendly young gentleman behind the counter each time I've approached, and they have samples of most of their preserves out as well. Do stop by and try some. Your taste buds will be stoked! As a pear lover, their Pear & Cardamom is my favorite. The wildflower honey is also fantastic!

Stopped by the downtown market location in grand rapids. Clean and cute little shop. Enjoyed the…read morebourbon maple syrup and their unique jams. Coming from Austin, Tx a big foodie community, that uses locally sourced food, I was pleasantly suprised to see the ingredients in their products are local. Love that in a product!! We nearly drank the maple syrup it is so delicious. Sending some for a gift to a foodie friend in Colorado, if that tells you anything. Support local small business!

Best Saturday morning routine! There is never a disappointing vendor! Great quality and atmosphere…read moreall around! Definitely stop by if you're in town! Great produce, food, and just random things! The people are so friendly!

In our country that seems to revel in selling us food with a shelf life of at least 6 months, I am…read morealways relieved when I get to go to Fulton Street Market and buy a bunch of fresh food from sellers. I also have gotten the most beautiful wooden cutting boards from a woodworker who is a true artist, and these were priced so reasonably so that I could actually afford a couple of them. The carpenter who made them said he's retired and just likes to create them, they are literal works of art! I've bought flower boxes from a lady whose granddaughter told me has huge flower gardens and does this for the love of it, and you can tell, because everything she makes is amazing. From buying eggs to home made Banana bread, organically grown veggies, you'll never be disappointed coming to Fulton Market... so thankful to have this option in our city.

Really wanted to visit the Farmers Market and shops around the area but couldn't find a single open…read moreparking spot. We searched for almost 30min! And my family all carpooled together so sadly none of us were able to shop. I saw many other drivers looking for spots as well that I kept passing. Sad. Maybe one day the city can open up more spots for tourists staying in the area.

Twin Maple Orchards is here, worthy to seek out and enjoy the best of the season- Raspberries, corn…read moreand peaches in this magic moment of summer. This farmers market needs to really embrace the food end of the spectrum- Twin Maple is a solid addition. The market sorely lacks actual edibles..

I'm not sure how I've never been to Bowerman's On 8th until recently. This cafe/bakery is a cute…read morespot right downtown. I had fun looking around at all the things to buy -- lots of spreads, coffee, merch, blueberry things, kitchen items, stickers, etc. I loved that they had big bags of frozen blueberries for sale - next time I'll bring my cooler! I was heading to dinner so I didn't get any food, but their menu features sweet and savory breakfast options, lunch sandwiches, bowls and salads, soups, even dinner options like a burger. Everything sounded great so I'd love to come back for lunch. The pastry case was calling me, so I got one blueberry donut and a blueberry lemon donut to take home. They were fresh and lightly glazed. The lemon was my favorite. There is a seating area and this looks like a really nice place to enjoy an afternoon. I will hopefully be back soon!

The food was pretty good, I tried the blueberry donuts!…read more It was really fresh and enjoyable. People here may not be the most friendly but I did go on a busy day. Overall it was pretty good. I can't wait to come back and try the blueberry muffins!

If you want and need fresh locally grown food, go to Visser, the service is great and the ambiance…read moreof the business is friendly family. Only one girl was there, and the place was busy. She was polite, friendly and helpful, happy that everyone was there. All of my produce was available and fresh. Visser Family Farm is highly recommended,

On our visit to Lake Michigan, we wanted to visit a U-Pick farm. We were delighted to learn that it…read morewas strawberry season and Visser Family Farms was a short 10 minute drive from where we were staying! It started to sprinkle rain as we pulled up to park, but that clearly didn't stop people from picking strawberries as we saw a family walk away with baskets and baskets of strawberries. The girl at the U Pick Stand was the sweetest walking us through the different types of baskets to choose from, the cost, and the process before we were set free to pick our berries! There were SO many strawberry fields and so many good juicy strawberries to choose from! My toddler, my husband, and I had a blast even in the rain! My only regret was not picking more because when I finally ate one - it was quite frankly one of the best strawberries I've ever had. On our way back to the car, we noticed the blueberry farm. They looked like they were almost ready for blueberry u-pick season and sure enough, a week later they were open! I wanted to see what they had in their little market, so we pulled up front and I saw they had strawberry donuts for sale! I grabbed half a dozen and both my husband and I devoured one as soon as I got back in the car. The next few days, I air fried them to reheat them and they were EVEN BETTER. So fluffy, airy, and full of strawberries! We can't wait to come back in the future.

This is a small and nice farmers market. There is a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables among…read morethe vendors. I visited on a Wednesday and Saturday when they are open. My sister in law got a fresh bunch of lavender. I grabbed some sweet muffins and a pretzel on Wednesday. On Saturday, I grabbed another pretzel and some lavender lemonade. There were more people visiting on Saturday compared to Wednesday.

Small, but worth it. Some very impressive fresh vegetables. Large and great color. Honey, fudge,…read morecheese and bread are some of the great fresh items available here besides the vegetables. If you're in the area and this is happening, it is worth coming over for the ~20 booths here.

The Visser family has been feeding the community with fresh grown food for decades. We love it. The…read morefarm store is great too.

Love the fresh locally grown veggies. Very nice staff and very helpful. We also subscribe for a…read moreproduce box every other week. Great program

As we were in the area for a Warren Dunes vacation, my wife and I decided to check out the St…read more Joseph Farmer's Market. I am so glad we went! Parking was surprisingly easy, and once we got started, it was a block and a half of a good time. Now, we did not buy much, but we did enjoy seeing everything and talking to a few people. We were especially excited to buy fruit directly from the farmers! I got a bunch of peaches and nectarines, and let me say I have never in my life tasted such good fruit! I also tried the homemade strawberry & rhubarb pie, and bought the homemade honey with cinnamon. I also especially liked how the Farmer's Market overlooked Silver Beach. It was a nice time, and I look forward to going back before the Farmer's Market season ends this year! Shopping variety............A+ Prices................................B Ambiance........................A+ Customer Service...........A+

May 27th thru October 14th is St. Joe farmer market season meaning every Saturday 9am-2pm you'll…read moresee me buying delicious varieties of deliciousness.  Homeade pop-tarts, fresh cheese and gluten-free cookies are my most frequently bought items.  While I am a regular customer at a few stalls, I stop at every stall to check out the new vendors, see new options and maybe pick up something new I had previously overlooked. Whatever you're looking for, the St. Joe farmers market is a great summer staple that allows you to buy fresh food and enjoy the bluff overlooking Lake Michigan.  If you're here on a Saturday in the summer or early fall, I would definitely try to stop by.