The Bantam Farmers Market is gem! It's not large -- maybe a dozen or so vendors -- but the…read moreselection of fresh farm foods is quite remarkable. So many great looking red tomatoes with carrots, yummy arugula, lettuce, just-picked corn, hand-made cheeses, a huge variety of peppers -- and add in pretty flowers, cheeses, soaps and even a tarot reading! Most vendors operate under a covered shed which protects against bad weather, and the vibe here is friendly and upbeat. It feels good to be supplementing your groceries with this fresh foods, most of them grown in area farms. There's also a food truck parked here and picnic tables underneath the shed if you're hungry (there is a homemade pizza stand, too). The market operates on Fridays from 3-6 p.m. up to the end of September. We highly recommend stopping by if you're in the neighborhood.

I do not write a lot of reviews, but I absolutely love this place…read more Bantam bread is a phenomenal baked goods shop Breads, dirt bombs (yummy treat), and all the goodies that they sell are simply delicious. The food is Clean, wholesome, healthy and the bakery family owned, it's the only place we buy bread and bake goods for our family. they make food the way it was intended to be made, the old-fashioned, clean and honest way. It's worth the trip every single time and I cannot give them a more positive review. The staff is awesome and kind and knowledgeable. It's simply a tremendous resource for our community. and the prices are very reasonable as well! Treat yourselves and your family and come here. You will not be disappointed! Their breads are unbelievably delicious!

Since I've been on a Keto diet for the past year, I keep my carbohydrate levels very low, so that…read moremeans "no bread". I broke that rule this week, and dropped into Bantam Bread to purchased a loaf of sourdough bread. Brought it home, had a few slices with butter, it was good. My Mother In Law & wife really liked the sourdough too. All the breads are made there fresh daily, of course. Bantam Bread has a nice selection of baked goods also. Can't say that I'll partake in those anytime soon, but I could always bring some home for the non-carnivores living in the house. Since I pass by this shop four days a week, I know I'll drop in occasionally to pick up more sourdough bread, even if it's not for myself.

I came here for Mexican guajillo chilies after asking a friend if she knew where i could find them…read more I was impressed with the variety of fresh produce, spices and dried chilies. The prices were average for most of the items that I am familiar with. I thought some of the spices were reasonably priced and the variety was expansive. Staff helped me in finding what i wanted. The store is well organized and well stocked.

I could have spent two hours in this store. I wanted to make a special curry over the holiday for…read moremy family. Every ingredient was so fresh and reasonably priced that it was worth the 30 minute drive in holiday traffic. I didn't feel rushed and there were plenty of of employees willing to help when asked. I highly recommend!

We're briefly updating our commentary about the Bantam Market, but our thoughts about it haven't…read morechanged all that much. It remains a small, independently owned store with a surprisingly full stock, lots of fresh meats, deli items, produce, a large beer cooler with all the local and foreign brands you night desire, and a very friendly and helpful staff. We're especially fond of the nice folks behind the deli counter. Our complaints are about the same: the prices hover on the high side. The prices are generally quite a bit higher than the nearby Stop and Shop, but honestly, the quality of their locally produced items is far higher. Still, if you're buying some basics like soup or milk, you'll pay more here, and some prices can be really way up there. Sometimes we're frustrated by that, other times we're grateful to find some delicious fresh fish or prepared salads. Bantam is not our first market of choice, but we're here regularly for some things we like and want.

A small neighborhood market with a kickin' deli. Not really the place to do "normal grocery…read moreshopping", as others have previously stated, it's on the expensive side (in some cases, outrageously so). But if you're looking for unique food items, this is your place. For me, I stop in often just to pick up some fried chicken from the deli, it's the best around -- juicy & meaty, but not greasy, and the coating is very tasty. $6.99 a pound. That fried chicken is 5 Stars every time. Friendly crew, but the checkout can be a bit of a process though, the place does a brisk business, and the parking lot is always full.

Farmers market located in Bantam near Mockingbird and Arethusa dairy on Wednesday in season. Theses…read moreguys work hard to bring beautiful organic produce to market. Convenient parking around back. Please support this local farm for your own health and joy and for the planet!

We stopped in this ice cream shop after dinner next door. We've heard great things so I was excited…read moreto try their ice cream out. The farm's restaurant and bakery is also nearby. They also sell cheese and more; I bought their award winning and delicious cheese, Europa. The ice cream was also amazing. There was a line but it moved quick. I got the butter pecan, wow amazing. I highly recommend a visit if you love ice cream!

Hmmmm not sure if they are open for the season yet. It's April 17th. Thought we were at the end…read morering place but the pics posted here were helpful. It says open on yelp but it doesn't look open. Also the number doesn't work so... I dont know

Great place for pumpkins for Halloween! The farm stand offers pick your own with lots of selection…read morein the fields. Move fast before they walk away. The farm is on a quiet road, but take care during the Harwinton Fair when the exit is diverted past the farm.

If you're looking for a good place to pick berries and get fresh produce, deeply rooted farms is…read morethe best! It's the closest farm I could find near the Farmington Valley, and it was absolutely amazing. The end of the season berries were so sweet and there was still a lot to choose from! Super friendly staff and gorgeous farm as well. Highly recommend if you're in the area and the right season!

Great local farm. Best corn ever. and the musk melons, peas, lettuce are also wonderful. Friendly…read morefun people....highly recommended 1

amazing organic farm and flower greenhouses. fantastic vibe and phenomenal products and delightful…read moreproprietors. A hidden jem and worth a quick stop after a day at hamonnasset beach

It was a beautiful, albeit brutally hot day for picking! The sun was relentless out in the orchards…read moreand pumpkin patch, but the satisfaction of finding the apples at the top and pumpkins made us almost lol forget the heat. They had Frankie's and a bounce house there that day as well. Always check to see what cool events or music they have going on at the top! They have a playground for the kids I forgot to grab pics of, and have a farm store. Which of course is a bonus as well, we grabbed some pops and treats. If you don't want to have a pre picked pumpkin they do offer hay rides to the field for pick your own there too!

March Farm was founded in 1915. It has evolved since then. Depending on the season, you can pick…read moreyour own fruit. The farm store is lovely, with fresh produce, baked goods, and other goodies. There is a playscape and farm animals. In the fall, there are hayrides and corn mazes. On this visit, a very hot day, (August 12), my family and picked peaches. The orchard was full of juicy peaches. We got the smallest bag for $12. There were plenty of peaches that could fit in that bag. I can't wait to go back during the fall! It's a great farm.

Why pay Stop & Shop prices for vegetables & fruit? We stop weekly here for all our produce. Prices…read more& selection can't be beat especially all the fresh herbs! During the spring & summer they have a nice selection of outside flowers & vegetables to plant. Try to get there early for a better selection.

I have been coming here for a while now. It is a convenient location off of I84 and near downtown…read moreWaterbury. Since I work in the area it's convenient for me. Their produce is very good quality and reasonably priced. They usually post their sales for the week in The Sunday Republican newspaper. This is one of my main sources of produce in the winter and spring months until our summer CSA kicks in. They also carry a small assortment of snacks and dairy items as well as local maple syrup and honey . Sometimes you can find produce that may not be in regular grocery stores. On one of my trips I came across some black radishes.