Allen's orchard is wonderful! So many activities for the kids, including hayrides and games. Many…read moreapple varieties to choose from. I highly recommend the Crimson Crisp apples! They are delicious!

This is a fun pick-your-own orchard with clearly marked varieties. The prices are fair and well,…read morethe produce is as fresh as you can ask for. We have also purchased some of their already picked apples. Some we chose were marked down as seconds, but when we got home and cut into them found they were flawless on the inside. We've made several stops there this year and look forward to stopping next season.

You will ask yourself how I can write a mostly negative review of one of the best Farmer's Market…read morearound and still give it 4 stars. So I will explain. The Downtown Farmer's Market is a outstanding venue and is one of the largest in the nation and probably in the state. I have been involved with it every since it first started both as a buyer and as a concessioner. Over the years the market has expanded to extend for many city blocks and attracts vendors from miles around. The downtown market is not a true Farmer's Market in that it allows non-food vendors as well. You will see people selling everything from jewelry to candles; food sellers from local restaurants, wine, clothing, local charities, entertainers, and so on. Among all the vendors are actual produce sellers. A list of most vendors can be found on the Downtown Market website. It is a huge and fabulous Saturday event. And yet I prefer to skip it in favor of other Farmer's Markets which are smaller and more produce oriented for the following reasons. 1. It is VERY crowded. Attendance is high (easily topping 16,000 per Saturday morning) and the jostling and shoving can be overwhelming at times. You will find a lot to purchase but you will leave exhausted. 2. It has become so big that you will find it difficult to find the vendors you really want to buy from among the 220 + vendors. We are talking about 11 streets here and no printed map to guide you. 3. The crowding is aggravated by carts and strollers making it difficult for challenged walkers to navigate. I recommend that seniors try the smaller markets instead. 4. The organizers still have not learned to ban dog walkers. You will have to dodge leases, the infrequent dog fight, and other canine problems. Just think a minute. What would you think if you saw people walking the aisles of the local supermarket with a dog? What we have in the Cedar Rapids Downtown Market is a great market that has gotten a bit too big and needs to be trimmed down. I am a long-time fan of Farmer's Markets and have attended them for many years, long before the downtown market even existed, but my preference is for the smaller markets, which I visit once a week religiously. The downtown market is only an occasional thing.

First off, lets call it what it is people, it's a french market, not a farmers market…read more Supposedly one of the largest 'farmers' markets in the Midwest, and I'd believe it. At least 8 blocks of produce, meat, baked goods, jewelry, crafts, and street food vendors. I didn't check *every* produce vendor but the ones I did notice were all from Iowa. I wish I had a cooler big enough to bring some organic free range chickens raised in Iowa all the way home to Chicago. It's a pity this market is only every other weekend. By 8:30 the streets were packed and a few vendors were running out of green beans and cherries already. Only open till noon so get up early and wander around downtown Cedar Rapids before all the good stuff is gone!

I've made a few trips to this market over the past several years and I am routinely disappointed…read more Crammed into the Taube Park parking lot, to access the few vendors available, you're dodging car traffic as well as the crowds. It's a weird layout with booths in the lot and the rest down the walkway to the pavilion. (There is a sprawling green area but someone decided to put pedestrians in the way of traffic in the tiniest lot possible?!) My biggest gripe though is the lack of produce... at the FARMERS market. I saw maybe two meat vendors, a honey stand, and someone's grandma selling their nasty home baked goods, while the remaining booths were occupied by the library and random crafters with yard signs and home decor. I'm not against the crafters per se, but they have their own fairs and markets all year round. I feel strongly that farmers markets are an important community resource for farmers and residents alike so this seems like a huge disservice on the organizers' part (particularly so in this economic climate). Until they sort that out, I will continue to skip this market in favor of Hiawatha's market an extra 10 minutes across town where they have actual produce and foodstuffs for sale.

Freakin great place!!! Lot of unique food stalls and really cool crafts. I've been to a couple of…read moredifferent places and all of it was good. Next time I'm in town I got to try the brewery out.

NewBo City Market is always a lot of fun. There are such great little shops and many food vendors…read more This is a great way to try new types of food and support local eateries. You can find gift items and some other treats to take home and enjoy later. I love that the open space can be used for additional seating or more vendors to display and sell their items. I've taken classes here too- it's such a great space.

A family favorite! Great selections of pies and sweet treats. Great customer service too!read more

Picked up a carrot cake and it was delicious, moist, spiced perfectly and the icing was lovelyread more

Amazing as always and truly authentic! What a blessing to have her in Cedar Rapids! Her cakes are…read morebeyond belief and her chocolate orange tart is fantastic. Highly recommended.

Outstanding communication, easy and quick pickup. I ordered a custard fruit tart. It was exquisite…read moreand beautifully made and not a morsel left. Everyone loved it! Sandrine's pickup area has the charm & esthetic of a French patisserie- keeping it authentic and cohesive across the board and her pickup space felt very warm and inviting. It's so lovely to have an authentic French patisserie close by. It's definitely worth the drive from Iowa City to Cedar Rapids. Will definitely be back. Thank you for sharing your gift.

I had heard Wright Touch Catering & Bake Shoppe had fantastic bread pudding and it would be worth…read morechecking out sooner than later. I was happy to find the small shop in the early afternoon on a warm Saturday. The sweet, understated smell that enveloped me when I walked in confirmed I was at the right place. As I arrived later in the day and was only looking for a sweet treat (or two), I was fine with the limited selection of cupcakes and cookies in the up front case. There may have been more available to me if I asked. The person that came out from the back was very kind and offered a free sample of the bread pudding they had that day: cinnamon roll. The small bites of the sample (warm, gooey, cinnamon with frosting) convinced me to get a full size. Wright Touch also had a cupcake flavors of vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, red velvet, and mint chocolate in the case and I choose the mint chocolate. All the cupcakes have a filling in the middle. Both the bread pudding and cupcake were great. The cake and frosting were dense and not too sweet. The bread pudding was everything you would hope for from a cinnamon roll and then some: soft, sweet, and chewy. Tasted homemade and I have no notes. I would highly recommend checking out Wright Touch for a sweet treat or bread pudding. I can't wait to go back!

Our company has the best experience with Wright Touch. The Sandwiches, soups and salads are…read moreterrific. They are always on time and the presentation is superb! Highly recommend!

This is an amazing grocery and co-op and I can't say enough good things about it. First of all,…read moremost of their produce and meats are locally sourced from farmers and growers who follow sustainable best practices...and second of all, their food looks and tastes beyond amazing! The deli and bakery are the best I've encountered, with sophisticated and delicious baked goods (especially cakes!), salads, sandwiches, and prepared foods...all made from scratch and using mostly organic and local ingredients. They also provide catering and will do a beautiful and professional job, going above and beyond with the quality of their food selections and presentation. The store is a fun and cozy place to shop, and they usually have samples...the deli is the highlight of the store with so many yummy treats you won't be able to walk away without at least a few goodies. You can purchase a cup of fresh coffee and there is a soup and salad bar (not sure the hours for the latter, though). The store isn't super easy to find, but there is plenty of parking. (You don't have to be a member BTW to shop here.) I wish there were more groceries like this everywhere!

The New Pioneer Co-op redefines the grocery shopping experience. High quality foods for a fair…read moreprice curated in a beautiful space. The cashier Kyle was especially knowledgeable and assisted us in choosing some speciality items. We will for sure return the next time we are in the Iowa City area.