Simmons Farm is super fun for picking your own flowers, peaches, apples, strawberries, and…read morepumpkins. Great escape from city life. They've got corn mazes, s petting zoo, hayrides, and lots of other fall activities. Always a good time.

We headed to Simmons farm for the first time on a mid October Saturday for fall fest. At first…read moreglance, $18 per person to take the hayride over to the activities seems like a lot. After getting there, I feel the $18 was plenty worth if as I have never been to a pumpkin patch with so many activities! The giant slides were fun for kids and adults, so many photo op spots, and the layout of everything was what really sold this for me. It was PACKED - but never felt crowded. Back at the market (where you catch the hay ride) they had Roaming Bean coffee truck, Kona ice, mini donuts and so much more. A great afternoon for families, kids and adults! The free apple at the end of the hayride was a nice touch too!

I've been to this farmers market twice. It's okay, but I was disappointed that there were only 2…read morebooths to buy fresh fruit and vegetables. One only had sweet corn, peaches, and apples, the other had a more extensive selection but NO prices were listed. I hate having to ask prices.... There was much more variety in produce at farmers market in Ambridge that I went to last week. Otherwise, this farmers market had some nice locally-made or produced items such as honey, salsa, roasted nuts, pies, etc. There were a TON of food trucks as well. But I go to farmers markets for the produce, and probably will not be returning to this one.

Great Farmer's Market with typically 4 farms, plus honey, BBQ sauce, fudge, hummus, beer, wine,…read moremoonshine, live plants, flowers, and tons of food to eat!

My favorite farmers market. All locally grown food, all organic. The vendors are all friendly and…read morevery passionate about what they grow. The quality and freshness you get here is unsurpassed. You can often enjoy special tastings, demonstrations and displays.

Strolling along The Strip on a Saturday morning, I was really thrilled to stumble unexpectedly on…read moreFarmers@theFirehouse market. I adore farm market shopping and was disappointed to miss out on the two we'd normally visit on weekends at home, so I jumped at the chance to stock the fridge for the coming week. Farmers@theFirehouse is a producers-only, all-organic market featuring local, small farms and businesses. We found beautiful herbs and greens, scallions and cut flowers, eggs and artisan bread, humanely raised meats and poultry and pastry. We were especially impressed by Paradise Gardens and Farm's handcrafted goat cheeses, which the delightful couple manning the stall was pleasantly peddling. This market may boast few vendors, but it's true that quality always wins out over quantity. Farmers@theFirehouse proves that in spades.

Words cannot describe how awesome this place is i'm a diabetic so it's my worst nightmare every…read morepastry that I've tried from here so far has been above and beyond a 10 I suggest trying them all but my favorite so far has been plain and simple, hot fresh glazed, doughnut, chefs, kiss, their breakfast sandwiches or fresh made to order from scratch, served hot and it taste phenomenal. Their lunch menu is small, but they use the k.i.s.s method. this is my new favorite local eatery for breakfast or lunch and not only is it worth a try is worth a drive from anywhere if you're even thinking about coming to the area.

After seeing this bakery all over my TikTok feed, I finally made it out for the first time this…read morepast September. I took a slight detour on the way to work one morning to finally try all of their goodies. Apple Harvest is a newer bakery and catering service out of North Versailles. They serve a variety of donuts, baked goods, pastries, breads, soups, made-to-order breakfast and lunch items, and more. They are located on an unsuspecting street, with mostly industrial businesses around them. It is a few blocks off of Route 30/Lincoln Highway, and it relatively easy to get to. The building has nice decoration and signage out front, so it is easy to locate for a first-timer. As for the interior, it is a smaller space, with a few chairs inside for those waiting on their order. There is no real dine-in option here, as there are no tables inside or outside. There are dedicated parking spaces in front of the building. Additionally, there is some asphalt on the other side of the street for overflow parking. Overall, not a ton of places to park here, but I do not think it should be an issue for anyone coming to visit. I arrived to the bakery around 8:20 AM on a Thursday in September, and it was not too busy. There were a few other customers that came through while I was inside, but I did not have to wait in any line or for very long to be taken care of. The reason I wanted to come here was because of the delicious-looking donuts that I saw online. They are square in shape, absolutely gigantic, and are decorated very well in accordance to their flavor profile. Definitely an Instagram-worthy treat. In addition, they also offer other pies, breads, baked goods, soups, and drinks. They even have a food menu for breakfast and lunch items. I took a few minutes to look around at both the donut selection, as well as the other menu items available that day. The donuts available are displayed in a case that you can see to your left when entering the establishment. It was so hard to choose which ones I would get, because they truthfully all looked so good. The employee who was working the front was very kind and helpful in answering my questions, as well as fulfilling my order. I ended up ordering a half-dozen of donuts with the Maple Glazed Cinnamon Twist, Mocha Chocolate Cream, Burnt Almond Torte, Pumpkin Cream with Pumpkin Frosting, Strawberry Crunch, and Coconut Crunch. I also got an Apple Fritter as well. For my breakfast, I chose a Sausage, Egg and Cheese on a Homemade English Muffin. There was also the option to get this sandwich on a glazed donut. I did not get that on this trip, but will have to come back and try it sometime! The sandwiches are made-to-order, so I waited about 5 or so minutes for it to be prepared. As for the donuts, the employees will pack them in the box for you to take home. Since I was on my way to work, I took everything with me to-go. I thought the sandwich was really good! I always appreciate homemade breads, especially English Muffins. It was cooked well, very cheesy, and overall a great and hearty start to the day. I also like how these are somewhat customizable, as sometimes breakfast sandwiches are fixed menu items that cannot be changed in any way. Usually, I am not a huge sweets for breakfast person, so I saved my donuts to take home and enjoy later in the day. And wow, they were awesome! Though they are very large, they are more of a traditional donut, so they are not too heavy. It would be very easy to eat a full one in one sitting, but also large enough to split with someone. My favorites were the Coconut Crunch, Burnt Almond Torte, and the Pumpkin Cream, though none of them were bad. My fiance loved the Apple Fritter. In terms of value, I believe this place is fair. The breakfast sandwich was $7 before tax, which is what I would consider somewhat average for a local place. My 6 donuts and apple fritter cost me around $25, which for the size and quality I thought was a reasonable cost. Some of them cost more than others, such as if there is filling. The price is definitely more of a once-in-a-while treat, but worth it regardless. Nevertheless, I think for good, homemade items you will get your money's worth here. The only note I have on prices is that some were not displayed, which I would have preferred to see before I purchased. I am glad that my TikTok feed wanted me to come here so badly! This is a nice spot on the East side of Pittsburgh with quality, homemade goods. The donuts are fun and different from any other place in the city, so for that alone it is worth a trip to try. I would love to try some of their other foods or catering items in the future. Plus of course, more of the donuts in different flavors. I know they are relatively new, but I hope there is a wider selection of non/donut items to purchase the next time I come. I would recommend giving Apple Harvest a try if you have yet to visit!

One of my favorite places to spend time with my kids! The…read moreSpringhouse is many things. A delicious restaurant, a fantastic market, a dairy that makes phenomenal milk and a place for amazing events like the fall festival and events with Santa. They even have special events where groups (and often the general public) can sign up for a tour where you get to learn about their dairy operations and even milk a cow! When you visit in the fall, they have a lot of great themed decorations (as well as activities that you can pay to be a part of). But you can enjoy the festive vibes and decor without doing the whole experience if you are short on time or cash. Their food is delicious! The best way to describe it is homemade comfort food! The friendly staff is knowledgeable and will answer any questions you might have about what certain things are or about ingredients. You can also eat fairly affordably, especially for the portion sizes and homemade, quality ingredients. The shop has a variety of souvenir type items (shirts, magnets, mugs, stuffed animals) but also local products like cheese and candy. They also have bakery items and tasty ice cream. Worth a trip for a delicious meal and fun farm experience!

4.5 stars. The Spring House is a family-owned farm, market, and restaurant. The farm raises…read morehormone-free cattle. The market sells a variety of foods and beverages from the family business as well as from other local businesses. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catering. My husband and I shopped in the market one time. We saw milks, cheeses, deli meats, salads, baked goods, canned goods, ice creams, candies, and much more. So many delicious foods! We were away from home and had just eaten at another restaurant, so we purchased only two small things--a brookie (a chocolate-chip cookie with a brownie inside) and a small cherry pie. The total price was $11. On the next day, we ate the brookie and the cherry pie at home. They tasted pretty good. Now I feel interested in trying more of their foods and doing a tour of their farm...

Friendly awesome affordable neighborhood hot dog shop located just down the street from the…read moreLibrary and overlooks. Fresh buns and dogs with creative creations as well as the classic favorites. Nice chips, coke cans, and fancy sodas in glass (I reduce reuse recycle) no Styrofoam here, minimal plastic just off Virginia across from Coen and Giant Eagle Pharmacy, blocks from Ream pool, Shop n Save, Shiloh Street, which leads back to the Monongahela Incline on Grandview! Tiny parking lot

They have two farm stands and the rest are prepared food items and food trucks, some other crafts…read more It took me a few minutes to walk through and get what I wanted, so pretty small market. The produce seems o.k., but not much variety. I only got one item. I kind of miss the old farmers market that used to have several farms and loads of produce. I might come back if I need a quick lunch, but I might as well go to Aldi to get produce.

Every Friday from May to November, Pittsburgh Citiparks hosts farmer's markets at the City-County…read moreBuilding Downtown. For those of you who can't make it, they hold them at various other locations throughout the week. Because I have every other Friday off, on the weeks I'm not working that day, I'll go to the one in Bloomfield instead. They have a decent selction of fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and cheeses. Not all of it is organic though. Even so, although you might pay a little more than at Giant Eagle, the produce here is way better. I don't know--I guess fruit and veggies are always better when they have flavor. And of course, it's always fun schlepping home a shopping bag full of produce and my briefcase on the bus.

I was pleasantly surprised by how many vendor Bellevue farmer's market has for being a suburban…read moremarket. There were probably about 25 tents of vendors, with a variety of offerings such as juice, dip mixes, olive oils, hummus, cheeses, fresh produce, flowers, jams, pies, hot food such as Mediterranean and dumplings. We talked to the organizer, and one thing that surprised me was that he said he prefers to only have one vendor of each type at the market, mostly to ensure that each vendor makes money while there. I can understand this approach, but I felt for a farmer's market the fresh produce offerings were lacking. Given that there were only 1-2 produce vendors, the prices were set as they pleased and the breadth of produce was limited. Maybe this will improve as we get later in the growing season. The location is nice. The space is very green and has a playground for kids to play in. The market also offers a "toy library" when you can check out a toy to play with for the evening (hula hoop, bubbles, balls, etc.). There was a live performer the day we were there, and there were also picnic tables for us to sit at and enjoy our dumplings we bought at the market.

Very disappointed on my first visit to this farmers market. The website lists at least 3 times…read moretimes more vendors than were actually there. Only two fresh produce stands. One stand was selling fresh corn for $15/dozen... guess that they realized there was no competition. I really looked forward to finally being able to fit in a trip to Bellevue to do this, but will not be returning.