My family and I have been going to Wilson's for ten years and love it so much. It has an amazing…read moreselection of produce and food from local vendors, so happy that they carry Iggys Bread! It does get a little busy at times, but the lines move quickly and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Grateful to have Wilson's in our community.

Wilson Farm in Lexington is easily one of the best local spots for high-quality groceries and…read moreseasonal family fun. The entire market is exceptionally clean, well-organized, and beautifully laid out, making it a joy to walk through whether you're picking up dinner or spending the day out with the family for their corn maze, pumpkin patch, or potato launching. Between the fresh gourmet produce, cheeses, and meats, the marketplace is fully stocked, and their selection of ready-to-heat homecooked meals is a lifesaver on busy nights. You definitely can't leave without visiting the bakery section. Fresh breads, colossal decadent brownies, fresh local cow's milk, and Wilson-grown berries are absolute staples that never disappoint. The service is mostly solid, though a bit mixed depending on who you interact with. The staff stocking the floor and managing the displays are consistently friendly, approachable, and happy to help you find what you need. The cashier and bagging team can be a bit hit-or-miss...at times, they can seem a little disengaged and ready for their shift to end, but it's a minor downside to an otherwise fantastic visit. Overall, it's a top-tier local gem for great food and fun community events.

Who knew that there is a beautiful farm/market, walking distance from Fresh Pond? I was looking for…read morea different farm in Belmont, and accidentally discovered this gem. The market is small, the produce is fresh, and I'm assuming organic. It's cash only though, so be prepared. Price ranges from $3-$10 depending on the produce. It's also just a beautiful farm to walk through. They have sheep, chicken, ducks and im sure other animals roaming around. Farms are my happy place, so finding this place so close to Cambridge was exciting for me. Closed in the winter, but be sure to visit & buy local when the weather is nice again. Family owned, they had their kids helping out with bagging, etc. and were very accommodating in general (I had a few questions/requests!).

One of my favorite farms in the Boston area. I had family in the neighborhood and that's how I…read morediscovered this gem that has been my go-to farm for over 8 years. They recently renovated, upgrading the charming farm stand to a full on rustic market. Fresh veggies, coffee station, frozen goods, jams, chocolate goodies and more. I usually come for the little walk around the farm to see what's growing, the u-pick flower garden, to swing on the swing set, and to see if any farm animals are around. There's a parking lot and picnic tables scattered around. Pricing is reasonable, u-pick is about $15, they used to charge by flower stem. They also host events and have activities for kids. Honestly, Weston is more of a suburb so it's a nice surprise for people when I tell them that there is actually more to see than large homes!

I had so much fun picking flowers here! It was only a $15 experience and you got to fill your cup…read morewith as many flowers as you could fit. There are definitely lots of bees but in my experience the bees were not bothering me. It was also cool to check out the bunnies and goats while I was here. Overall such a cute spot with easy highway access to downtown boston!

I've driven by Gore Place a hundred times and I recently got a chance to finally walk the grounds!…read moreIt's located right on the Waltham/Watertown line but it has tons more land than what you can see off the bat from the street view. It's a popular venue for weddings and other functions, but you're allowed to walk around the grounds from dusk to dawn. My friend has been running here and stopping by to visit sheep and other farm animals so she showed me and our 3 other friends that area. It was so cool! This is the kind of place where you don't feel like you're in Waltham anymore. We saw lots of sheep, some chickens, and a rooster. Apparently there's tours you can go on and a gift shop you can browse in but we only went to the farm animals. :)

Came here for the arts and craft festival, which is very cozy and family oriented. Lots of handmade…read morecrafts. Gore place usually has a lot of these type of events on occasion. This is my first time here and it was delightful. This mansion was not open at the time, but they are tours, and we also visited the sheep and the chickens. It's very nice.

I used to come here all of the time as a kid, and it hasn't changed since. Amazing ice cream in the…read moreWaltham area. I came on a Friday night and the lines were huge but my friend and I got our ice cream quick. A kiddie cup came out to $5. I loved their black raspberry flavor, and my friend got coffee oreo. We had a nice time sitting outside at the picnic tables and were in awe of the line that just kept getting larger and larger throughout the evening. I used to get their creamsicles all of the time, and it's a bucket list item of mine to try those again from here. I will be back :)

I genuinely don't understand the hype around Pizzi Farm Ice Cream. So many locals rave about it,…read moreand based on the overall ratings, I went in expecting something special, but it was a huge disappointment. For a place that prices their ice cream like it's small-batch, gourmet quality, the product just doesn't deliver. The texture, flavor, and overall taste were extremely underwhelming and honestly no better than what you would get at a typical chain ice cream shop. Nothing stood out, nothing felt premium, and nothing justified the cost. Speaking of price, nearly $9 for three tiny scoops feels excessive, especially given the quality. It felt like a complete waste of both money and calories. I would much rather grab a pint of Ben & Jerry's for less than half the price and enjoy it ten times more. Maybe this place was great at some point in the past, but based on my experience, it doesn't live up to its reputation anymore. Definitely not worth going out of your way for.

Just brought grandchildren to annual puppet show at the farm. The Woodard company perform a blend…read moreof the Little Red Riding Hood and Robin Hood. Fortunately our grandsons are too little to understand how stupid and silly the show was. The adults wondered how and why the performers would make the story revolve around Little Red Robin Hood's escape from the bowls of the wolf who ate her and others. I guess the writers wanted to tits to understand that there is always an escape when eaten by a wolf if you want to take the low road. Fortunately the puppet show was free. I cannot imagine paying to see such trash. Ron T

Fantastic local organic produce. Friendly staff who really care…read more Very attentive staff over email and other contact points as well. They do Lexington and Winchester Farmers Markets. And they also allow for online orders for pickup at their farm and at farmers market. Pickup at their farm location also has products from neighboring farms - eggs, dairy, local crafts, soaps, meats, prepared dishes. You drive up and they load your car up. They add a lot of wonderful experiences and food to the community.

Amazing "pick your own" small business farm, tan by a lovely couple…read more They offer fresh vegetables, fruit, chicken and more! Call before you go to make sure they are open that day!

Look, I love the whole "wholesome micro-farm" aesthetic, and I give massive props to Lauren for…read moreputting her heart, soul, and dirt-covered hands into the soil. But sweet baby kale, those pick-your-own rules were a wild ride. First off, charging $9 for a couple of carrots feels like a personally targeted attack--especially when she handed me dirty, broken carrot stubs and insisted they were "actually better for me." Look, I get the whole anti-food-waste movement, but I am a simple product of the modern supermarket. If a carrot looks like it lost a fight with a lawnmower, it's destined for the trash, not my dinner table. Add in $20 for 2.5 pounds of Asian pears--complete with free organic squirmy roommates--and the optimism is next-level. But the plot thickens! Apparently, for every item you pick yourself, you are legally obligated to go into the farm store and match it by buying more stuff. Here's the catch: the store prices are completely top secret until you hit the register. You just stand there in a tranquilized farm-daze until the cashier casually drops a $16 price tag for a dozen eggs and $12 a pound for chicken. Pretty sure those chickens were getting nightly massages and eating caviar. I walked out of there $90 lighter with a tiny bag of five items and a sudden desire to start my own backyard coop. I respect the hustle, Lauren, but my wallet and I are breaking up with this farm.

There are many vendors, including both traditional and organic farm sellers. They tend to have…read morequite a lot of prepared food, including When Pigs Fly Bakery and a samosa place that's really good. There are a number of bakery and bread vendors as well. Also a fish vendor. The most challenging thing is that there is parking across the street in the government lot,, but there isn't that much of it. It's also a bit hard to maneuver in the parking area. Support your local farmers markets!

'Twas an extremely rainy, cold opening weekend in June for this farmers' market - thank you to all…read morethe vendors who braved the elements. As other reviewers have commented, this market is pretty small and limited. We walked around and finished up in less than 15 minutes, and that was only because we had to stop at the ice cream (Islander's Creamery) for samples. I saw two bread/baked goods, some meats, cheeses, hot sauce. A lot of it seemed more expensive than what I can find in the grocery store but still nice to walk around and support small businesses. Parking: I couldn't find any free parking except for street options. There's a municipal parking lot across the bridge where it's $1 for 1 hour on Saturdays.

On our way back to NY we stopped here after Boston not expecting much. It ended up being the best…read morehot chocolate, seriously one of the best of my life. Well worth the stop and what a cute place. My son also loved and ate his chocolate star quickly. Service was good. Highly recommend.

Cacao is such a cozy little chocolate shop in the South End. However, the quality of their…read moreindividual chocolates were so-so. We were a bit disappointed because some pieces tasted stale while others were delicious. For their expensive price point, they all should've been perfect. My favorite was their nougatine, and my least favorite was the almond bark. The main reason I'm giving them a higher rating is because their hot chocolate is so rich + dreamy. Will def need to come back this winter to get it again, but would skip the bonbons next time.

What a cute grocery store/nursery/deli combination. Once you park, you're greeted with a different…read morearray of plants, flowers, mulch, basically most of the things you need to start your own garden. They had a variety of wine selections and groceries of course. I was thoroughly surprised they even had sake. There is also a deli for you to get some fresh made salad and sandwiches. The prices were reasonable as well. If you're in the area, it's worth checking out and supporting a local business.

Been here a couple times this summer! The first time I got a Mexican street corn empanada which…read morewas delicious! It was huge! Would definitely get again. I also got an iced coffee which was delicious as well. The most recent time I got corn chowder and a roll and iced coffee which was yummy as well. I also brought my mom home a croissant which she loved. As always the garden center is beautiful and love the koi fish! I had my food at one of the tables in the green house which is nice. Can't wait to come back!