I loved that they moved to O'Fallon. Went to get the "Black…read moreDiamond Watermelon" OMG, so juicy. Plus a few other items just because they looked so good! The gentleman behind the counter was so friendly. I WILL BE BACK!

Very very nice gentleman that checked me out. I seen the sign heading to Bruce's auto repair, so…read moresince it looked new and is a local business I decided to make a quick stop in and ended up grabbing more produce than I expected ( I was like a kid in a candy store but with produce).The man inside (I didn't ask his name) was super nice and pleasant during my store visit, Now my only bad experience was parking. Though I was in there a short 10-15mins if that caused a bit of a conflict with the woman in the bakery next door. As there is minimum parking available in the lot and street parking well I wasn't sure if it was allowed. The bakery lady went out of her to inform me that next time I visited I can't park in front of her trash cans because it's a fire hazard. I told her ok I just ran in and the man inside said it was ok. She said no it's not you're blocking my cars and my trash cans so it's a fire hazard. I just told her don't worry about it I was going to go into her bakery to spontaneously buy goodies but now I'll never give her my business!! Better yet during business hrs she should park her vehicles on the street so customers know they have a place to park! With that being said if there's no parking in the lot you'll have to park on the street but you'll then understand why I didn't. So Produce store is a good place to stop in and support a local small business

During my lunch break today, I stopped in at the (newly reopened) Collinsville Farmers Market and…read moreso glad I did. Wow, the place looks great after being remodeled. Clean atmosphere, quick service, super friendly staff, ample parking and conveniently located. They have a large selection of seasonal items - pumpkins of all sizes and the most beautiful mums. Homemade, ready to eat items in the cooler - salsa, fruit salad, cucumber salad, coleslaw, and pasta salad. Great selection of deli meats and cheeses. Along with Million Dollar Pickles (reasonable priced at $5 bucks), candies, and seasonings. Plus all the essentials - milk, eggs, bread and of course fresh fruits and veggies at good prices. Bonus... locally owned and operated for over 45 years.

In season produce, just north of I-70 at exit 21. Sometimes you'll find an attendant, but often…read moreit's just self-serve. There's a scale to weigh your produce, and a box to drop your cash. Currently, there's pumpkin and squash, with a few tomatoes before the frost. If you're looking for a deal based on price, then you probably won't find it. But the quality is usually there.

Full disclosure...I am related to the Smiths, however I manage to make a trip over a couple of…read moretimes during the harvest season to enjoy some homegrown tomatoes and deep red and juicy watermelon. They work hard and trust their customers.

Great farmers market they have a great selection never disappointed I always go for their fresh…read morefruit

I've been visiting the Farmer's Market for years, more than a decade, and it's long been my first…read morestop for buying local produce, honey, and things like that all this time. But on a recent visit, I was there when a young man came in to drop off an application. He was neat and well-groomed, but he had long hair. The owner took his application and berated him -- that's really the only word I can use -- on his hair and told him he'd have to cut his hair before he'd even consider hiring him. The boy acknowledged that he'd do it if he was hired, thanked the owner, and left. And this is why I'm writing my review -- once the boy left, and he couldn't have been more than 16 or 17 so literally just a kid, the owner began mocking him and talking about how he'd never have such a "trash excuse for a human being working behind MY counter and representing MY business." I might understand that kind of attitude had he been talking about a particularly disheveled and sloppy person, but this was literally just a kid with long hair. He was wearing pressed pants and a polo shirt. He was neat and clean. He was completely respectful in all his interactions with the owner from the time he arrived until the time he left. There was absolutely no reason to talk about him like that -- *especially considering this was just a kid. The trash talk did not end there, but since my order was complete and I'd paid, I left while he was still ranting to anyone who'd listen -- customers and employees alike. As much as I've made the Farmer's Market a part of my life all these years, that is the last visit I will ever make. I get that he's the owner and can make whatever choices and decisions he wants, but to be so grossly unprofessional like that and about a KID who is looking for a JOB and not being the least bit rude to him at all? Yeah, I'll take my business elsewhere, thanks.

If you are an E'villian, this is a place to see and be seen on Saturday morn (we ran into EIGHT…read moresets of friends); if you want to shop incognito, then wear sunglasses, pull down a ballcap real low, and walk briskly. But seriously, how can you NOT be a fan? There's fresh local produce, just-out-of-the oven baked goods, organic low-fat meats from area farms, convenient free parking, live music, and plenty of options for good coffee and/or a meal on Main St. before or after shopping. Today, in addition to produce, we picked up some smoky links and artisan cheese from Backyard Beef (http://www.backyardbeef.com/), and brats and beef from Wenneman Meat Co. (http://www.wenneman.com/). "Queen's Scones" was out of gluten-free by 9:30 a.m., but we were able to get on an e-mail list for the next batch. We even saw a local restaurateur picking out veggies. If it's good enough for the best dining establishment in town, then I want to shop there, too.

The produce I've been getting here this summer has been better than anything I've found in the…read morestores. I love the longhorn tenderloin and cage-free chicken and eggs that I've gotten from the vendors. The Market also has artisans peddling jewelry, chopping boards, dog treats, etc. that you won't find elsewhere. It seems like everyone who owns a dog comes to the Market with their dog(s). So if you have a dog that likes shopping and being pet by strangers, bring it along. Lots of the vendors have bowls of water set out for the four-legged Market patrons.

How often do I give a full 5 stars? NOT VERY OFTEN. This market has everything. High quality…read moreproduce, local meats and breads, Hank's cheesecake, and plants/flowers. The service is perfect, every time we go, regardless of who is behind the counter. I love this little shop. Almost want to gatekeep it but won't because they deserve the business.

I am a huge Chocolate covered Strawberry fan. I have had Bissingers, Sherries Berries, and…read moreHallmark. My favorite is Belleville farmers market. It is less than half of the gourmet berries and they are delicious! The chocolate is high quality and trust me, I know my chocolate. They are heavily coated and the one minus is they don't present as well as the gourmets. That is because they don't skimp on the the dipping. Nice thick chocolate on fresh Strawberries. You can ask Tim how many strawberries Beth Cutler buys. Try them and I guarantee you will love them. I am not a review writer but I had to write this

Historic. Vibrant. Fresh. For both locals and out of towners, it's a must do…read more Strolling with a Bloody Mary is truly a rite of passage. You can walk away with your arms full of flowers, fruit, veggies, plants, pickles, hats, tees, spices, freshly fried donuts and a bunch of other cool treats. I've visited numerous times over a number of years. It's always fun and each time, I discover something different. People watching is always a pleasure here. Though the season has passed now (it's November as I type) a handful of shops are open year round. During the busy season, pack your patience. It's more of a slow stroll than a pop in and out kind of place. Many merchants accept cards, but bringing some cash is definitely a good plan. *Of note: being that it is an historical area, there are several places where you need to step with caution and watch out for uneven ground Well worth the visit!

It's outdoor shopping. Or inside you pick. It's fresh food…read more Cool shopping and locally own business who care. Its people in the community coming together to shop and find healthy goodies. This place meets everyone needs. Even pets.

Hours are a little bit spotty and its not super cheap but the bratwursts are going to destroy…read moreanything you have ever purchased at a Wal-Mart/Target. The steaks and hamburgers are very lean and better too, but again the brats are the real deal and main reason to come here. Everything out there is frozen, which some people wont like. However they dont use preservatives, MSG, colors, artificial junk etc. ( which is a big thank you to the processing plant in Carlyle more than those who actually grow the livestock). All the other processor of meats around Highland, ( Korte, Grantfork, the one in Albers, etc. )will add all kinds of crazy stuff (especially to pork, just read the labels if you are brave). Anyways, Im rambling now but this is a great place to find meats locally from healthy livestock you can see roaming around on the grounds. If only there was a similar place for Chicken and Turkey.

Wow, this place is incredible!…read more I spend a lot of time in the area at a little vacation home, and I am so mad that I've been going to the crappy town IGA instead of this place for so long. We go through a fair amount of produce each week, so when I heard about Wayne's I decided to give it a try - hoping for both better prices and better quality. I was totally blown away! It's incredibly well-kept and well-organized, and they have a ton of items that IGA doesn't. My favorite part is the "value bags" they have available - for just $19.95, you get a reusable tote bag filed with all types of fruits and vegetables. Check out the photo I uploaded... you won't believe how much I actually got for the price! It made us try new things we don't always eat, too. They also have a butcher attached, fresh local eggs, dairy, and more. One thing to note: if you're using a credit card, it does have to be for over $15. I'm so happy to have found this place and I look forward to stopping by as much as I can!

Good local market for fresh produce, an excellent butcher, and good deli meats/cheeses. Staff are…read morefriendly. In the spring, they sell annual flowers and pumpkins in the fall. Wayne's is my go to market.