We came here for the roll cake, wanted to stay around to explore the store. Unfortunately we couldn't stick around, so we'll need to go back. The store was busy on a Friday afternoon around lunch. Everyone was happily browsing around looking at fresh produce, baked goods, the rows of house made ice cream I found the aisles somewhat narrow, so leave anything you don't need to bring with you in the car. The store was clean and nicely organized. Staff were helpful and kind. read more

The Village Grocer - Grocery Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Yes, this place is pretty pricey but you can find specialty products here. Gluten free? No problem! I found the tastiest beef empanadas from Woah Dough! You gotta check them out! I stopped by to pick up one of their infamous jelly rolls. Never had one but heard that it's amazing. The standard one is the mixed berry however they had a lemon & blueberry one so I opted to go with that since hubby loves that flavor combination. We took it to a friend's house that night and it was exquisite! My friends who said that they normally don't like cake now have a new addiction. The cake had the perfect texture to it to hold up all that amazing fresh cream, lemon curd and blueberries and it was also a perfect balance of sweetness. I've been there on multiple occasions while living in Markham usually interacting with the staff in bakery and the cashiers and everyone I have encountered has been lovely. The parking lot isn't massive but it is enough to host all of their shoppers as I've never had an issue with finding parking there. read more

The Village Grocer - Lemon blueberry jelly roll - Grocery Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Pricey? Yes. Worth it? Yes! I don't shop here often but when I do, their products are top notch - fresh and worth every penny! It's definitely expensive shopping here but you really do get what you pay for. I come here mainly for their bakery items like their famous jelly roll cake - a must get for the holidays! Their cookies here are baked in house and delicious as well. I often come here during the holidays for herbs as well, since herbs seem to sell out quickly at larger grocery stores. They really have everything that you need here. Butcher section also has great quality meat. As for their ice cream pints at the back of the store - you MUST get some! They are so delicious with unique flavours, some even with an Asian twist. Overall, a great grocery store to shop from if you have the means for it ;) OR stop in here once in a while to check out their specialty items like the jelly roll! read more

The quality of products and their devotion to local merchandise as well is top notch. 4-5 stars for merchandising. 1 star for the Sunday afternoon cashier who probably is the youngest during that late shift. I lined up, go to her cashier (maybe the 2nd one). I unloaded my basket when asked and before she started scanning I told her I'd like to buy gift cards. She told me can't help me so I would need wait for the first cashier so she can assist. I told her if she can cash me for the basket of goods first. She actually said no and told me to line up for the first. We had to put everything in a basket again. In all honesty, she could have cash me out first but she CHOSE not to, and i lost even more time since I have to wait and cash out on 2 separate transactions as the store is not equipped to do it on one. Gift cards are still paper recorded and given so it's a slower transaction to cash out for that too. I came primarily to get the gift cards for friends who are moving in the area ... I'm almost didn't want to make the purchase based on how the first cashier acted. read more

This unique grocery boutique shop is so elegant with many beautiful flowers, tablewares, yummy food. Must try their short bread cookies, mixed berry jelly roll ( mouthful of fresh berries and mild cream). The interior is a little crowded but full of beautiful goods and yummy food. The staff is very nice as well. read more

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VG is such a gem in markham/ unionville. Family owned and operated it's always a pleasure to go in and shop the delicious selections. I eat something from this place almost every day :) read more

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Warm ambiance Excellent service Creamy ice cream Village Grocer store is known for the popular cream and fresh fruit jelly rolls and the Creamery. The good news. I got the pistachio ice-cream, 1L on sale $11.99. 4/5. Creamy texture with pistachios pieces. Usually the ice cream is $13.99. Two boxes of strawberries for $5.99, that's a great deal. The not so good imo is the Black Sesame Bread from La Petite Colline which is available at the Village Grocer. I was so excited to see Black Sesame bread and bought the pack. For $5.75 it comes with five thick slices. Personally, we were really disappointed with the sesame bread which I found to be too subtle or a lack of flavour and a little dry especially around the edges before the crust. The edges on some of the slices were condensed. I thought the bread would be airier. It would be a no-buy again. 2.5/5. I will be back at the Village Grocer again for other treats. read more

The Village Grocer - Black Sesame Bread - Grocery Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Village Grocers carry one of my favourite cake of all times... the jelly roll! I will make a trip up north just for it! In the past, I always order their mix berries jelly roll. When I went recently, I discovered in addition to their mixed berries jelly roll, they had a mango strawberry jelly roll, a matcha jelly roll and a chestnut jelly roll! The staff managing their bakery station told me they have the other flavours only on the weekends. So I guess it was my lucky day! I ordered their chestnut roll since you can easily buy matcha flavoured desserts almost everywhere you go these days. We had it that night for dessert, the cream had a light chestnut flavour and I loved how there's macadamia nuts in there giving it a nice crunch which goes well with the smooth cream inside the fresh cake. We really enjoyed it and will likely give the other flavours a chance next time! read more

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Had a nice lunch in Unionville, heard so much about The Village Grocer jelly rolls and since I was in the neighborhood decided to finally pull the trigger. The Village Grocer is like a miniature Lawrence Market with their own and other high quality food products. Cookies, tarts, cakes, pies oh my, hawk tuah I was lazer focused on their jelly rolls. (warning, I'm not talking about the country rap singer) Their regular size jelly rolls are large enough to choke a horse so I decided to get their half size roll which is still large enough to choke a pony. Slightly sweet whipped cream goodness filled with fresh firm grapes/strawberries (a little too tart) fruit in moist soft cake, unlike other jelly roll wannabes where they skimp on the whipped cream. This one is a perfect ratio of heavenly goodness. I will now solemnly promise that no other jelly roll will pass through my lips unless it's from the Village Grocer, amen read more

Time for a sweet treats review of the village grocer. Lots of fresh and delicious baked goods and treats available! Food: We tried the jelly roll. The design is simplistic but mouth watering. The cake is soft and moist yet firm enough to hold against all the cream and fruit. The fruit are fresh and ripe. The cream is just the right sweetness to hold the cake and fruit altogether - 5/5. The m&m cookies are amazing as well. The cookies have a great crunch and crispy exterior, the chocolate from the m&ms is tasty. The sea salt on top is a brilliant addition to enough the cookies flavor. 5/5 read more

The Village Grocer - M&m cookies - Grocery Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Really nice atmosphere, relaxing and the fresh scent of flowers are very welcoming. Beautiful exterior and interior design. Prices are slightly higher than average super markets, however the service and the shopping experience are worth it. Food is okay, it's known for it's mixed berry jelly roll cake. read more

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I have lived in Markham for over 20 years and have visited this place numerous times, but the one thing I have never tried before was their jelly roll. I finally decided to try it, and to my surprise, it was extremely tasty and light! There is a good balance of cream and fruit inside that doesn't make it too sweet. The pricing is affordable, and the service is great. However, one thing I noticed is that they no longer serve muffins that have the huge muffin top on them anymore! Those were my favorite types of muffins growing up, and I miss them! read more

The Village Grocer - Large Jelly Roll - Grocery Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Wowza! What a great grocery store. All quality stock and even products you can't find at other traditional brick and mortar grocery chains. I come here all the time to get a Caesar dressing I can't find anywhere else. I'm amazed at all the wonderful and fresh products they have. The only down side is it is a little pricey. That's why I gave them 4 stars. But for their service and product range and product quality it definitely merits above 5 stars even. Would I recommend? A resounding yes, if you can afford it. I will say for the quality you get it is well worth the visit. I will be back for sure! read more

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What a fabulous little grocery store. I was staying in Newmarket and looked for a 'fine foods' market & found this place. It became my go to for creating holiday meals for friends & family. Absolutely love it. read more

The Village Grocery creamery and bakery are my two favourite sections of this store. The cakes are amazing and every week they feature a different ice cream at the creamery. read more

The Village Grocer - Grocery Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Overall, Village Grocer is a nice 'chic' place for your higher quality goods in Markham. Offering a good range of daily needs for pantry, produce and on the go meals. Produce (meats, deli) are quite fresh and quality is evident. That being said, it can be a hit or miss, but I generally trust the steak selection and freshness offered here, particularly with its price range which is a bit higher than your average grocery shop, but still comparable. A wide selection of pantry items that you wouldnt be able to source elsewhere. Like to browse around here for this reason (of course, pre-pandemic when it was a bit more suitable). Their hot items are a bit average in taste, but they do offer a nice selection. I ordered the chicken parm and felt that it was good but given we had to reheat it, the chicken got quite salty and the batter was not as crispy as intended. Pizza is a hit or miss for us as well. Some were quite soft with their pizza base, and definitely a good amount of cheese. A slice is around $5, and is relatively smaller than your typical pizza shop. They do offer some nicer ranges including feta cheese with spinach and balsamic vinegar for example. Didnt try it but looks good! Overall, i would give the pizza a 3.5/5, probably would be best eaten as soon as its hot/out of oven even after reheating as it got hard and just less pleasant, particularly with hard cheese too. Their croissants are lovely. Buttery and flakey, but be cautious if you reheat it as they can get super crispy which makes it hard after cooling. I would say just keep it lightly toasted if anything. Popular for the fruit jelly roll! Definitely recommend as its massive and priced quite reasonably. I have to say, there's a lot of cream so beware of getting sugar overload. The roll cake itself is airy and soft, but overtime will have that staleness and the fruits do go off within a day or two, so best consumed day of or one day after. Red velvet cake was nice as well. They have a layer of chocolate ganache within the cake itself, which makes it more chocolatey but also sweeter than your typical red velvet. The cream cheese icing is sweet but compliments the red velvet cake, which is very mild in cocoa flavour. Overall enjoyable, but the make itself is less moist and more crumbly, so if you prefer a softer cake, this may be less appealing. read more

Due to the pandemic restriction, they only allow one member of the household to enter. Other than that, staff members are friendly and well trained. It is absolutely clean and very organized. You can find many organic items that you cannot find at a general grocery store with a few in-house products. They have a good variety of fresh groceries, produce and cute household items. Definitely check it out if you're in the area. read more

Let me just say that I'm not the type of person to buy cakes from grocery stores...I don't want to sound high maintenance and picky at all...but for some reason, I just don't lol! Anyhow, I went into Village Grocer with no expectations and to my surprise they had a variety of cakes, all of which looked phenomenal btw. My preference for cakes is the lighter the better, even though I have the biggest sweet tooth! Surprisingly this cake, even though, it's a cheesecake was not heavy at all...weird right? It gets better...it was kind of refreshing...like definitely can taste the mango without it being too artificial and overpowering but I didn't hate it after 2 bites...lol very rare! Definitely would recommend checking them out! read more

The Village Grocer - Mango Cheesecake - Grocery Near Me - Markham, Ontario

You got the best ice cream in GTA!! I love your own brand of mango ice-cream. Is a bit on the pricey point but it's worth. read more

The Village Grocer - Mango ice-cream made by the store - Grocery Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Imagine a charming little farmer's market that sells specialty, gourmet foods. Breads are baked fresh, cuts of meat and seafood are beautiful arranged, and they've got fancy teas and snacks everywhere. This is what the Village Grocer is, but in a nice little building in Markham. There really is no other place like this around unless you go further south into Toronto. When you step inside, it's just a delightful experience. You can smell the fresh foods all around you; a lot of which you can buy and eat right there in their dining area. Visually, it has a rustic and clean appeal, and evokes the feeling of being transported to a rural town market. There is so much variety and I am certain you can get specific things here that are very hard to get in other grocery stores (e.g. foie gras, exotic spices, etc.) I love to come here even when I have nothing to buy. Something I really enjoy are their pre-made sandwiches. I've been able to try 3 or 4 different types and every one of them have been delicious. They are overflowing with fresh ingredients with tons of flavour. One of my absolute favourites is the turkey and avocado. They're also a bit on the pricier side (around $7-8), but like everything else in the store, the quality makes it well worth it. (7/100) - 2016 read more

The Village Grocer - Grocery Near Me - Markham, Ontario

This grocery store is a bit higher scale than the typical supermarket, featuring quality items not found in most shops. Definitely a great place to shop when preparing top tier dishes or to impress a date. It is a small store, so space is limited. For a premium grocer, I'd like to see more organic produce. Sadly, they don't carry organic kale which I'd consider a staple item for any high end grocer. read more

The Village Grocer is the store I wish was closer to home, but considering how tasty their ice cream and bakery items are, maybe it's a good thing I can't go every day! First of all, with all the major grocery stores just putting up signs about social distancing, The Village Grocer actually goes to great efforts to minimize the number of customers in the store at one time. They have a great system of having numbered carts, and if they are out of carts, customers have to wait for the shoppers in the store to be finished and return their cart for sanitizing. Only one person per cart. This might upset a limited few customers but I personally appreciate the system. From the pizza counter - hubby devoured the slices of Buffalo Chicken Pizza and can't wait to get more; to the bakery counter - their Signature Jelly Roll is the perfect dessert for those of us who don't like super sweet desserts, but they also have tons of other cakes, pies, bars, muffins, etc, that are made in store, my cart is already half full before I even hit produce and the meat counter! If you are a fan of date squares, this is the place you must try! The produce is by far why I make the trip - they sell Driscoll's Limited Edition Blueberries when in season, and these babies are a dessert on their own! So big and sweet with that tiny bit of crunch that I love in a fresh blueberry. They also sell the best Avocados I have ever had. Buttery and never brown. They seem to procure the best of the produce available both locally and imported. I recently bought 2 bags of Lychees that were the best we've ever tasted. Their meat counter is also filled with top quality, and yes, in the case of Wagyu, high priced meat. But there is also chicken, sausages, pork chops, etc that are reasonably priced for the quality. They make their own ice cream, and all the flavours we have had so far have been incredible. When BlogTO did a review they were a bit low on stock, but since they make it in store, they were able to stock back up quickly. Prices on some items are high, but in my opinion still a bargain for the quality. I would rather spend more and know I will enjoy what I buy, than spend less and have everything end up in the compost because it is inedible, which has been my experience with a lot of produce from the major grocery stores. I am a serious fan. read more

One of my favourite go-tos in Markham! This place seriously has it all, and I don't even go there to grocery shop yet! There's way too many items to comment on, so here's a list of must trys: Bakery: - Churro and cheesecake doughnuts - Shadow cake - Chocolate raspberry cake - Pecan tarts Diner: - Chicken Caesar wrap - Croissant sandwiches Hot food/Salad bar: - Mac and cheese - Lasagna - Meatballs Candy; - Awesome Blossoms - Any of the gummies! Even better, this place offers a very community type vibe. In the summer they had a BBQ that sampled a bunch of items from their store which was cool. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone! It's amazing! read more

Love this market place. There's something so country yet chic about it that even if you're not doing any grocery, it's still a nice place to just walk around. The parking lot is not huge so if you come on the weekend during peak hours you might have to wait a bit. The place is very clean and spacious. Very organized and with a good variety of not only your every day grocery items but also other things like flowers and Bakery section. There's a small Cafe area for those that want to sit down for a coffee or a piece of cake after doing some shopping. The staff are also quite friendly so that's always an added bonus. read more

The Village Grocer's new location is nice and posh. Great selections of cooked food, antipasto and other food great for entertaining. Prices wise is definitely on the higher end but there are not too many competition up where Village Grocer locates. I am please with their selections of balsamic vinegar and olive oil and of course organic and natural food products. Some of the shelves were still half empty seems like they still stocking. I will have to come back again when the Village Grocer completely ready for business!! read more

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I'm really surprised that i have waited this long to write a review about The Village Grocer. This has to be one of my favourite places to shop in Markham! I was beyond thrilled when Whole Foods opened, but i find myself shopping less there and more frequently at The Village Grocer for some of the same grocery items. Their butcher, produce & bakery is top notch! Bakery - pretty much everything you could ask for! Some of our favs that i recommend: flourless chocolate cake, banana & chocolate loafs/blueberry & lemon loafs etc. Their scones - oh my! Super delish, best i've tried anywhere! Everything is bakes on site in store, made from scratch and tastes like homemade. Butcher - occasionally we buy our Christmas turkey's from there. Available to order the first week of December. Everyone had a lot of praise for the turkey and how tender & juicy it was last year. It cooked so well all the way through. A few other favourites of ours from the butcher are the pork tenderloin and stuffed pork tenderloin. Best place to also pick up some great quality steaks! They also offer marinated kebobs etc. Everyone is very knowledgeable about the cuts of meats that they sell and always happy to help. Produce section - so many choices of fresh local fruits & vegetables. They have a great selection of mini potatoes, green beans, apples, berries etc. It's one of 2 places i like to buy watermelons from in the summer. In their freezers they have a huge selection of foods prepared in store.They have chilli, macaroni & cheese, turkey a la king, scalloped potatoes - way too many to list. We've tried several different items - our kids fav is their macaroni & cheese Soups = Soups are out of this world! Our fav is Roasted Butternut Squash Soup!! Such little ingredients required to make delicious hearty soups with no additives or preservatives. Floral & house ware section - beautiful flowers & great quality. You can also pick up vases and other housewares for yourself or as a gift. The deli counter offers a vast variety of cold cuts (they make their own turkey deli meat!), cheeses, quiches, salads, in store prepared meals. Try out their cafe for a coffee & a muffin or lunch. They offer daily specials (check their Facebook page) and this year they added a sushi counter where sushi is made fresh in store daily. It really is a 1 stop shopping place. That offers quality products and great customer service. I've been a regular since moving to Markham 10 years ago. Love that they moved from their previous location to a bigger space, just gives me more to love about their store! read more

Having moved between a few locations, this seems to be its final resting place. With a large enough parking lot off of 16th Avenue, it welcomes people in, and when it does - boy is there a lot to take note of. The produce is great quality, the meats are superb. The bakery is second to none (fruit log cake? Yes please!) You can eat in at the cafe, or take out from their read-to-eat section. That is if you can tear yourself away from the row of nearly one hundred different mustards. This place has everything. The only downside? You'll be paying for it. And it's not cheap. read more

i really like the products at this store, and the house made ice cream is great. however the cashiers are unbelievably rude. never say hello, always rude to customers, impatient and disrespectful. my partner went in, only had cash was short 50 cents so had to run to the car to grab change.. the cashiers all stood around and said they want to "donate" to him. incredibly rude and disrespectful- as if anyone in the world hasn't forgotten their wallet or been short for change before. I'm shocked. for a small business, I think it's wild that the staff isn't more polite. i get treated better at big box stores. will not go back and will tell anyone who mentions this store how unbelievably rude the cashiers are. seriously, who do you think you are to treat people like that? This isn't the first time they're rude. I've been countless times and every cashier is disrespectful to customers in front of me, behind me, and to me. Won't be going back. read more

Pretty rare to find such a beauty in a grocery store. I'm in love with their flowers, delicious fresh bakery and sandwiches. Perfect for exploring something new every week, as they have specials in every department. My favourite in Markham. read more

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I like their bakery section; lots of baked goods to choose from and most are delicious. Meats are quite fresh but come with high price tag as well. Nice to have an option for preminum grocery store in the area read more

The Village Grocer is a regular stop on our grocery circuit. The store is small, family owned, and family friendly. There is lots of parking and it's not crowded when you shop. One of the best reasons to come here and that many of the items are made in-store. The bakery and dessert section is amazing! All the cakes, muffins, scones, and hot buns are fresh baked, gorgeous, and drool-worthy. They sell day old scones as well which sell out by end of day. They have adorable themed cookies and cupcakes as well. They even have a meat room and their deli meats and sausages are excellent. We often pick up some cold cuts and fresh baked bread (olive loaf, OMG). Love visiting this place! :) read more

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The Village grocer has been opened for awhile now and it's just around the corner from where I live. Awesome selection of cooked foods by their own kitchen. They make soups and mains and freeze them. Love their homemade soup. Although its expensive but it's yummmy delicious. I like the selections of many condiments especially the olive oil selection. It's not a very huge supermarket, the prices are on the higher end but you won't regret if you need to entertain guests as they will be happy. I like where a small part of the store has been divided into an area for lunch. They make fresh and yummy sandwiches but again its a bit more on the pricey side. All in all, It's a good place to shop if you are looking for fresh quality produce. read more

The Village Grocer - Luncheon - Grocery Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Amazing staff and great selection of food! I am very impressed by how they adhere to the COVID restrictions. Today is the Grocery Hero Day. All the best to the store lender and staff, keep up with the great work! read more

I've never actually been to the Village Grocer in person, but I've tried at least four different cakes of their's and also their Toblerone Shortbread! I do plan to visit sometime in the future though, then my review would be more informative and accurate. The baked goods are of high quality, made beautifully- a great place to buy a birthday cake for someone than your average Chinese bakery. My favourite cake from here so far is the blueberry cheesecake, I plan to try their jelly log next time! read more

The Village Grocer - Toblerone Shortbread - Grocery Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Overall 3.5. They have a nice seating area. Got the David pizza. Pepperoni and bacon with potatoes. A little spicy for me. read more

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I found out about this place when a friend bought over a mixed fruit jelly roll cake from here. My first impression it was fluffy sponge outside and fluffy whipped cream wrapped around inside with berries. It tasted amazing. It's light, fresh, fruity and presentation is simple and nice. The sponge cake was a bit sweet but soft and fluffy. There was a dusting of powder sugar on the cake. This cake was purchased on the Thursday afternoon right before the long weekend and it was the last cake roll on display, so definitely place an order in advance! This review is complimenting the cake only. Serving size enough for 8-10 people. I haven't been to this location before and it would be a quite a distance drive to get to this grocer. So.. if driving by the neighbourhood, I would recommend this place for pick up desserts to anyone having an event, special occasions or just a craving for sweets. read more

The Village Grocer - Mixed fruit jelly roll - Grocery Near Me - Markham, Ontario

My first time visiting The Village Grocer this weekend and I can confidently say it is now my favourite and go-to. All the staff are so welcoming and nice. They have a lot of stuff that I haven't seen in other grocery stores in the area such as COWS butter. The highlight of my visit was their prepared pizzas. My boyfriend picked up a slice with mushroom and cream sauce and another with veggies and sausage. Both were great but I think the fav of the day was the mushroom one. Will definitely be going back next weekend! read more

Their Mixed Berry Jelly Roll is so good - it's a light, fluffy sponge cake filled with lots of fresh whipped cream dotted with berries. I love cream cakes so thought this was perfect. I'm not sure why it's called "jelly" roll though as I couldn't taste any jelly. read more

The Village Grocer - Mixed Berry Jelly Roll - Grocery Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Usually grocery shops don't hold a special place for me, I generally consider groceries a chore. But Village grocer, i actually look forward to going there because it has such a nice environment! They have stuff there that you can only find in very few places in the city, case in point: gourmet un-pastuerized honey from Quebec, Sheldon Dairy, Muskoka coffee beans, I can go on ... Their bakery section is the BEST!! I have eaten my fare share of Creme brules, and I often find myself comparing expensive restaurant's creme brules to Village Grocer's! Why? They taste amazing, the potion size is very decent, and its ONLY 5 bucks! Everything else that I have gotten from their bakery section had been nothing short of amazing as well. TIP: Avoid buying day to day stuff that you can find in wallmart or normal grocery stores, they have the same thing for a tad higher price. The high price to me is kind of justified since they aren't a big chain, and their price margin on their own/gourmet stuff is likely very low as they are very reasonably priced. read more

How did I not find out about this cute place until today? This is a bright and bustling specialty store. Full of gorgeous produce, meats, sweets and flowers. Small selection of nice cheese. $4 for a large lemon macaron? Glad I didn't see the price until I got home. It was delicious. Also picked up some gorgeous red tulips for a fair price, heirloom tomatoes, mandarins, blueberry scones, aged goat cheese, Belgian chocolate Easter bunny and fresh sausage. read more