Great local market for fresh produce and local goods. Bought adorable earrings made from recycled…read moreleather. Delicious strawberries. We made BLTs from the bacon, tomatoes and lettuce we purchased; absolutely delicious. Beware of expiration dates, the organic mayonnaise was expired. Caught it before we purchased it. The baking powder biscuits were to die for. We made strawberry shortcake; absolutely delicious. Will return. Expensive store, but I'm happy to support small businesses and local farmers. Worth it!

The Roots has been a much welcomed and embraced addition to the little village of Middlesex. It's a…read moreplace that's sees a ton of travelers going to and from the Mad River Valley, and surely these well-heeled visitors, along with loyal locals, have been essential to the success and growth of The Roots. Indeed, if you are exiting off I-89 on your way to the Valley, stop in and stock up for your mountain getaway or ski vacation. Once you pull into your vacation accommodations tired and hungry, you'll be so glad you did. The prices are a little higher than at Hunger Mountain Co-op in Montpelier, so I use The Roots to help me fill in the gaps between my larger shopping trips. Living close by, I can pop in for my staples, like Dirt Farm organic eggs, Wilcox's Blueberry Crumble ice cream, heirloom tomatoes, or another bag of their luscious salad greens - even a roll of toilet paper - without needing to drive all the way to Montpelier, Waterbury, or Waitsfield. Most all of the gorgeous, organic vegetables within the market are grown at the owners farm in Williamstown, Bear Roots Farm. If not, they are locally grown and sourced from other area farms. There is an onsite kitchen, out of which the chefs create an array of ready-to-go options, from soups and salads, to their homemade dressings and salsas, wraps and overnight oats, to trays of dinners to take home and bake (the chicken enchilada pie with root veggies is out of the world), and more. It's down right impressive what they keep churning out. Outside their quaint building (formally a decrepit general store), the bounty of offerings ebb and flow with the changing seasons. In the spring, there is an abundance of farm fresh annuals, colorful hanging plants, veggie starts, and perennials. In the fall, pumpkins and mums explode out of large wooden bins, and in the winter festive balsam wreaths and trees adorn their humble clapboard siding. They've recently expanded their footprint, and now also offer berry bushes, fruit trees, and more. Inside, there is an extensive selection of artisanal breads and sweets from local bakeries, an impressive selection of cheeses and butters, frozen organic meats and an impressive amount of local ice creams (with nary a pint Ben & Jerry's in sight), a well-stocked wine collection, craft beers and ciders, along with a small but exceedingly well-stocked selection pantry essentials and spices. In addition, The Roots curates an eclectic and unique collection of gifts and household items, from cards, unique candles, pottery, houseplants, pots, beautiful cloth napkins, herbal tinctures, soaps, earrings, and much more. They sprinkle in special items from Europe before the holidays, which are delightful to gift. Where else might you find a tin of milk chocolate sardines imported from France? The staff are lovely, knowledgeable, and helpful. The owners are committed to the land and their community. And their loyal customers - like yours truly - love supporting The Roots and hope you will too. Supporting our local food growers and small businesses has never been more important. Or delicious.

Very good cheese all around! There is no doubt that this creamery makes some fantastic goat cheese…read more This is especially true due to there being very few goat cheese options in my city of Pittsburgh beyond the standard supermarket brand. This cheese doesn't taste like foodservice. It takes like genuinely delicious artisan cheese. As far as I know, this particular location on Yelp is not open to the public. Maybe it was at one point, but newer reviews point to it being closed now. So I probably wouldn't recommend making the drive here just for some free samples, especially considering the cheese isn't expensive anyway. I was able to acquire some from a local Aldi for just a few dollars ($3-4, I believe). I was quite blown away. The cheese is so creamy and all around perfect. No grittiness, perfectly pure flavor that truly makes it feel like an upscale experience. This particular cheese is a dip, but I ate it straight from the container because that's how good it is. Plus, it's also quite light! 45 calories for 2 tablespoons, and around 250 for the entire container! I will say, though, it's tough to get your hands on this product sometimes. All in all, I highly recommend giving the Vermont Creamery's cheeses a try. The goat cheese dip is fantastic, and I enjoyed it straight out of the container. I'm sure their other products are just as delicious, and they make for a great gift, appetizer, or snack.

Vermont creamery is a must try if you are in the area- their butter and Bonn bouche are to die for…read more Came to Vermont to check out some of their most popular creameries. I have been enamored with Vermont creamery since I worked at Whole Foods in New England, so this was at the top of my list to visit. What you're actually visiting is their corporate offices. Inside they look a little like a fancy, corporate barn. The staff is SO welcoming. When you get there, although you can't do a tour, you can taste your way thru their award winning cheeses. I forget the front desk woman's name but she was THE NICEST. Upon walking in, she asks if we want to try some cheese. Well, of course we did! She walks on back to the kitchen and a few minutes later emerges with something magnificent. A wooden cheese board in the shape of the state of Vermont featuring: - 3 kinds of goat cheese: pepper jelly, honey, and regular - cultured butter: yes, we ate this by the spoonful alone and have zero regrets. - creme fraiche with vanilla - their award winning Bonn bouche- an ash ripened goat cheese that is stinky and delish! All of this was on the house! Then you can purchase anything you'd like but at cost which is AMAZING! We brought home a ton of goat cheese from here and our friends and family were extremely pleased. Loved visiting Vermont Creamery

Always interesting vendors, food choices. I like being able to get Alaska crab and fish, local…read morevegetables, meat, pork, and chicken. Then a beer next door! Great way to spend a few hours on a Saturday. Nice folks, cool location. Don't miss out - there are 2 rooms.

I love the Burlington Saturday market! It's the perfect size, you won't spend more than max an hour…read morethere. They have a great selection of venders. Variety of produce, crafts, jewelry, baked goods, and more. Burlington staple! Everyone is so nice, great quality affordable goods.

If you're in the area on a Saturday, this is a must!…read more Definitely one of the best farmers market I've ever been to. Everything from fresh veggies, mushrooms, fresh meats, fresh breads, cheeses, jams, smoothies, crafts etc. There's a few stalls to get some meals on site as well, so pick up some awesome Asian noodles and peruse the booths. Prices are reasonable and all of the vendors will greet you with a smile. Not all take cards, so bring some cash for sure. I arrived right at 9am so parking was easy. But it definitely got busier in the day, so plan accordingly. Trash bins are located in the middle of the area and separated by trash type!

Seriously, the best farmer's market of my life. Juices, cheese, maple products, produce, CBD oil,…read moreartisan breads, amazing crafts and a great vibe. So many vendors as well and music. This is small town America..this is the land of Bernie...LOVE IT

Came here right when they opened and I'm glad I did cause it was definitely getting busier when I…read moreleft! They had a bunch of vendors but I def gravitated towards the stalls that were selling food. It's a fun place to check out if you're in the area! Parking is super easy-in the lot across the street.

Could be the best farmers market in the US! Everything is local, the farmers have deep roots in the…read morecommunity. Lots of organic produce, including heirloom varieties and even artichokes. Award-winning cheeses. Interesting freshly -prepared international foods, including Austrian pastries, Taiwanese noodles, miso balls, baklava, tamales. Worth a trip to beautiful Montpelier!

I really liked this place. I unfortunately came during covid, so the experience was much more…read morelimited, but I would easily come back here. I did order a grilled cheese, and this was probably the best grilled cheese from a cheese shop i've ever had. Was it mind blowing, no, but it was darn good. Will easily come back here the next time i'm in Vermont.

High end quality, curated items. Went here two weekends ago and tried some different cheeses. The…read morecheesemonger was very knowledgeable! I ended up getting the Cabot/jasper hills cheddar and my husband got another cheddar. And I couldn't pass up some of the other items like maple popcorn and buttercrunch.

Co-op customer/member for 30 years…read more While prices have gone up, quality and variety have gone down. The deli/cafe, prepared food, and hot bar come to mind - basically cafeteria food now. RIP prepared beverages. Abnormally generous employee benefits seem ripe for cost cutting, as these expenses are directly passed on to shoppers. There are plenty of folks in our community who are completely priced out of shopping here. I have slowly begun to take my business elsewhere.

Pretentious and overpriced. My favorite part (sarcasm) is spending thousands of dollars a month…read morehere feeding my family yet when checking out the employees running the checkout refuse to help with bagging and more recently expect you to work the conveyor belt as well. I've lived all over the world and always seek out the highest quality food I can I can wherever I'm living. This place is by some some gap the worst co-op type grocery store I've ever been to. See partial list of reasons above.

Recently re-vamped Farm Stand has a great assortment of uber-fresh vegetables from local farms -…read morelocal berries, a nice cheese selection, amazing artisanal breads baked on the farm plus wood-fired thin curst pizza, croissants, bagels, bakery treats, even Kim Chi, Kombucha and Cold-Brew Coffee. They have regular hours and accept credit cards and Apple Pay now so it's easy to shop here. Kind people, amazing views and a wonderful "vibe" at this Farm Stand that is like having a daily farmers market close by. Perfect!

I love this place! The quintessential Vermont farm stand with local cheeses, breads, veggies,…read morepies, meat, honey......it even has a well-stocked and inexpensive antique corner that is beautifully merchandised. I always try to bring my Summer and Fall visitors down the road to visit Sarah Jane...they are always impressed. And as an added bonus... it's in a historic well maintained monitor barn. They even have their own cold brew coffee!!!