Word has been out on this place for over a decade now, but it's always a treat to experience…read more One year way back when, they had issues with crazy, CRAZY traffic and people parking alongside the highways all around. Everything has been remedied, as far as I can tell, and it's a pleasant stop if you can time it right. (Typically around Labor Day weekend and the following week). We took our girls for the first time and they enjoyed it. They had to get used to the fact there are boatloads of bees, but the bees are in their own, symbiotic world at that point. They have a few fields, all a very short drive from each other. This last trip up we went to their little general store and ended up having an impromptu dinner from a BBQ truck they had up that weekend. Just a magical night that unfolded with these vibrant yellow flowers all around us against a dark gray sky. If you're too early, it doesn't hit the same, and if you're too late, you'll know it. Follow their Facebook page as they add some fun and details that people love to follow along with.

There's a joke about how life in the Midwest is so slow that people like to stand in the middle of…read morea field for fun. It's true. We do. For two to three weeks around Labor Day, Grinter Farms is the place to be and the sunflowers are the main attraction. Family and engagement photos, candid pics, selfies, panoramics and more. It's fun for all ages. The main field, which is the smaller of the two, has a small store for gifts and collectibles. The second field, about a quarter mile down the road, is made for exploring.

Friendly owners and staff. Very helpful. Asparagus was maxing and all…read morePlants doing well.

Kaw Valley Farm Tour our next stop is one we always make sure we go to every year Pendleton's…read moreCountry Market. They are a diversified family farm growing vegetables,bedding plants and cut flower . There is a beautiful set up inside with items for home decor and novelty items. A spice and herb section . If you're looking for pumpkins and fall items, this is your next stop. Owners Karen & John are very hard workers and you can see that in their Market.

AMAZING! My mom and I were hungry for a little something before we went and painted pottery at…read moreSunfire Ceramics and we happened to come by the Lawrence Farmers Market. It was filled with all sorts of treats, flowers, crafts, and so much more! We ended up getting a scone and muffin from a small bakery (I can't remember the name of it) and it was delicious! I can't wait to go back and try more treats and just explore the many different small businesses! It is a great Saturday morning adventure!

How could you not love the Farmers' Market? There is something for everyone, all year 'round.read more

Love love love this beautiful Kansas farm. I am updating an older review because I've learned that…read morethey have retired the strawberry fields and picking, which is a bummer. They still do blueberry picking in June, so keep eyes on their socials and website. Maybe it's the Kansas in my blood, but it's really, really beautiful around this farm (much more so than nearby Missouri farms). Rolling hills, green tree canopies, dirt roads and big sky all while being surprisingly close to Lawrence. This farm was such a fun experience to pick strawberries at, and I'll go step-by-step in just a sec, but I have to shout out that I really appreciated the simplicity of this experience. Some of the u-picks and pumpkin patches go overboard with cheesy rides, hastily-made plywood games, etc. Some may love those, I don't always. I prefer to let the nature and friendly people around provide the fun, and Wohletz shines in that regard. Bring cash! That's important and while the berries are priced fairly, you don't want to be stuck with a basket you can't cover. Again, we gravitate to this area a lot anyways, but the rural land around Lawrence really is a special place. I'm just now realizing we drive up this way for strawberries in the spring, trail runs in the summer, pumpkin picking at Schaake's Pumpkin Patch in the fall, and cut a Christmas tree at Strawberry Hill Tree Farm in the winter. Enjoy Wohletz and if you miss their prime picking season, they are also available at the OP Farmers Market on most days!

Beautiful, tasty blueberries. All the people working at the farm are so very kind. A wonderful…read moreplace to be!

I swore I'd never step foot in an Aldi. Never. I had standards. Taste. I'm the kind of woman who…read morealphabetizes her spice rack and judges people based on their cheese drawer. So when I heard whispers that Aldi might carry Egg Life wraps? I laughed. Mocked, even. As if the same place that sells lawn chairs next to frozen tilapia could possibly carry the one item I had been chasing like a low-carb lunatic across all of Johnson County. But desperation does wild things to a woman. I had searched high, low and emotionally unstable. Whole Foods? Ghosted me. Sprouts? Played me. Trader Joe's? Cute, but no. My fridge was empty and my hope? Evaporating. So, with a shaky hand and a heart full of doubt, I took a quarter--an actual metal coin like it's 1987--and entered Aldi on my lunch break. And there they were. My precious Egg Life wraps. Just... sitting there, smug in the cooler like, "Took you long enough." I gasped. Time slowed. A child cried somewhere in the background. A manager asked if I was okay. No, sir, I'm not okay--I'm in the middle of a personal redemption arc. Now? I'm in Aldi weekly. Sometimes twice. I walk in like a woman reborn, tossing low-carb finds into my cart like I'm on a game show. Goat cheese? Yes. Off-brand cauliflower snacks that slap harder than name brand? Absolutely. I don't even recognize myself anymore. No, Aldi isn't glamorous. There are no chandeliers. You bag your own groceries like you're training for the Hunger Games. But Aldi has something better: the goods. The secrets. The kind of underdog energy that turns skeptics into believers. So yes. I was wrong. Aldi, you magnificent, chaotic, budget-friendly beast--I bow to you. You have my quarter. You have my wraps. And now... you have my heart.

I'm doing a quick update on my review. I've resorted to only doing pickup orders because no matter…read morewhat day of the week or what time of day I go, the lines are always really long. I have a permanently broken leg and can't stand in line for 20 mins. So I just do pickup orders on Instacart and it's so easy. I'm always met by a friendly employee who brings my order out to my car and they make life so much easier. There is a small $1.99 fee for a pickup order but it's more than worth it for someone like me!!

I LOVE this place! It is one of my favorite local spots. The service is incredible and the…read moreenvironment is extremely warm welcoming. You can also mix and match your toppings to fit what you like. It's a healthy but sweet choice for on the go! Aswell the portion sizes are extremely good, the smallest size is huge!

The best place to get Açaí bowls in town! Super yummy, and healthy ingredients. I always feel so…read moregood after eating here. I love ordering ahead, but it's a great place to sit down and visit with friends if that's what you're looking for too!

Yoder meats in Lawrence ks has the best ribeyes in the US. Bryan really knows how to cut meat and…read moreis so knowledgeable about his product! He's so nice to deal with. I always make the drive to go here! A great place!

Meat me at this butcher shop for some awesome food. lol. I had wanted to go to this shop for some…read moretime now so the other day I just made it happen. I do not eat a great deal of meat but when I do... I want quality. I was ill prepared for the wonderful experience that awaited me. The person that helped me, Brian, was terrific. He was super knowledgeable about products, preparation and taste. He even steered me away from higher priced items for lower priced things he thought I would like better. He was thorough and patient with my endless questions. He is very well suited to his job. They have all sorts of items in this quaint shop. They have cheese, jams, jellies, bread, eggs, kitchen equipment. From outside the shop, it does not appear to be very large inside and it isn't necessarily large.. just well packaged. The meat selection is vast... beef, pork, buffalo, chicken, lamb.... in every configuration you can imagine. They have steaks, ground meat, jerky. I learned so much just talking to Brian. There is ample parking and this store is located in a strip mall so there is easy access. Everything is sparkling clean and has a very nice atmosphere about the shop. Tremendously impressed with this gem of a shop.