I went into the store yesterday and asked the owner if he could bring in a specific item for me…read more Super nice guy, heard me out, and today when I came back... there it was on the shelf. That kind of customer service is rare these days. He didn't have to do that, but he did -- and that's exactly why I love shopping here. If you want to support a place where the owner actually listens and cares about the people walking through the door, this is it. Shop here. He cares.

I enjoy shopping there the store has a great variety of products to shop for and is conveniently…read morelocated in Alger Heights with other places, some things can be a little bit pricey but it's gas over groceries sometimes.

I've stopped at the "farm barn" twice for strawberries and raspberries this season, and twice I was…read morea berry happy camper. You can't go wrong with berries straight from the farm. De Lange's is pretty no frills overall--a "get your berries and go" kind of spot. I'm pretty sure there were strawberry pie-shaped candles for sale in addition to some dessert-y components that you can also pick up at your local grocery store. It's nice if you're in a pinch, but I say spend your hard-earned dollars on the berries. I can't speak to the u-pick experience outside of knowing that De Lange's offers a strawberry u-pick option down the road. Knowing the quality of the strawbs, I may have to consider u-picking next season.

LOCATION: Easy to find, you jump on Port Sheldon and head west to go towards Holland, it is on…read morethe North side of the street. They have a farm stand and a U-Pick (a little farther up the same road on the North side. The farm stand accepts credit cards but as of last year the U-Pick does not, cash only. PRICES: Strawberries are $4.00/Quart, $2.50/Pint, if you do the U-Pick it is $1.85/Lb. I was told that 1 quart is about 1.5 lbs (if you are trying to figure out how many lbs are in a quart). The farm stand also sells items such as honey, maple syrup, rhubarb, sugar & snap peas, biscuits, pectin, and more. There is a rabbit for kids to pet (& keep them occupied as you check out the stand). Minimal parking. One thing I get annoyed at is they ask you to bring the boxes back but they don't give you an incentive to do so (like a few bucks off or a % off would be nice!). If they did that, then yes I would make sure I brought them back! They also do red raspberries, apples, pumpkins, cider, squash when in season but are known for their strawberries. I would have given this a 5 star if the prices were better & if they gave me a reason to bring back those boxes they ask us to bring back (discount maybe)!!

Speyer's is not only my go to for flowers and vegetables plants in the spring to freshen up my…read moregarden, but its on my weekly run to get their produce or locally sourced items at their farmers market when it opens over the summer! They have some of the best products, prices and atmosphere. Their workers are all amazing and the family that runs it are so sweet and I have enjoyed living down the street from.

Speyers have long been a local staple source of fruits and vegetables. It's a family-run market…read morewith an array of fresh fruits and vegetables when they are in season. I love the community feel, where conversations run freely, all seem joyous, and loving the shopping experience. Service is wonderful. They also carry an assortment of plants and local products like honey, jams, and jellies. My favorite time is during sweet corn season when you can get two ears for a buck. It closes soon and will open again next spring. Products are pricy, so I recommend checking prices at other places,

I've loved this little farm stand since I moved to GR three plus years ago. Not as big of a…read moreselection as Fulton Street, but super close to work making it easy to grab a few staples during the week like tomatoes, corn, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, peaches, and blueberries. And gorgeous little bouquets of flowers! If you are looking for a good old fashioned red slicing tomatoes, this place has some of the best. Great deals on bushels of Romas in September for canning/freezing. Come Fall, look for tons of pumpkins, winter squash, apples, and cider! Used to be located off of Four Mile, it is now off of Walker Road just past Bissel headquarters.

Great fruit and the best corn on the cob ever. People are great that work there. First class place…read more I highly recommend it.

I discovered Peach Ridge Farms while looking for a CSA earlier last year. Many local CSAs had sold…read moreout as it seemed lots of people were scrambling for this grocery store alternative in the height of COVID, but Peach Ridge Farms still had availability. They offer a half share for $245 and a full share for $465. The growing season varies but is usually July to November. Pickups for CSA shares are weekly on Monday from 3-7pm at the farm on the NW side. The half share was a perfect amount for my two-person household, and a great value at about $15/week. An average share might include some carrots, bell peppers, grapes, tomatoes, and plums. The best part about Peach Ridge Farms is that it's also a farmer's market where you can purchase additional seasonal produce, farm-fresh eggs, honey, apple cider, and delicious baked goods from Bristolwood Baked! It was so nice to be able to pick up a dozen eggs whenever we need rather than making a trip to the store or ordering grocery delivery. I've also been really happy to find an abundance of delicata squash at the farm, which I have never been able to find regularly at the store. Farmer Todd is there every week ready to ring up any additional items and provide you with some laughs.

Best place in Grand Rapids to buy produce! Todd is so kind and his produce is unmatched. So much…read morelove and hard work goes into every bite.

I love coffee shops, so I always get excited when I can try a new to me spot, like The Borough. I…read moredon't get to Allendale very often (maybe twice a year) so when I was heading to Grand Valley's campus for an event recently, I made sure to allow extra time to stop by. The parking lot in front is pretty small, and there is only one access point, so if you go past it, you'll have to turn around near the apartments behind it. Don't drive on the sidewalk... I didn't, mostly because there is a sign that says, "This is a sidewalk" which made me laugh. (Truly that should be an entrance into the parking lot!) The space is very bright and airy with cute decor and space to get some work or studying done. I was greeted right away when I walked in and I had a tough time deciding what to order. I wasn't hungry, but I love that they have a full on food menu - including salads, burgers(!!!), bagels, toasts, paninis, pastries, etc. Plus all the regular coffee items, boba, smoothies, and teas. I went with one of the seasonal specials, the banana bread matcha. It didn't take too long to come out and it was very tasty - not really what I was expecting, but I liked it. It reminded me of a very green banana (which is how I prefer bananas), it wasn't super sweet but also not super matcha-y. They are expanding their space, so I am interested in coming back to see what that looks like and to order more delicious drinks and try the food!

The Borough is the perfect spot for a quick coffee or lunch date! It's so light and bright in there…read morewith lots of seating. I love the healthier food options they have, but you never have to twist my arm for their panini and tater tots as well! They always have fun specials for drinks and the staff have great recommendations. Go check out this great woman-owned spot!

This is such a quaint grocery store and home to our favorite coffee shop in GR!…read more There is a huge wall of candies, chocolate covered items and dried fruits. The produce always looks fresh and we have never had a poor tasting item. The meat/ seafood counter has a great selection. There's a mini cheese basket where you can try small amounts of each cheese, we've mostly paid $1-2 each for these! Definitely not a place you can complete all of your shopping but always worth going to.

Their prices are absolutely ridiculous and they just keep raising them. I was looking for a dessert…read morethat I have previously gotten that is gluten-free from rise bakery and they jacked the price up to $17 for a couple of cupcakes. The other options were eight dollars when I went there a couple months ago and purchased the same items they were half the price I won't be going here anymore.

In our country that seems to revel in selling us food with a shelf life of at least 6 months, I am…read morealways relieved when I get to go to Fulton Street Market and buy a bunch of fresh food from sellers. I also have gotten the most beautiful wooden cutting boards from a woodworker who is a true artist, and these were priced so reasonably so that I could actually afford a couple of them. The carpenter who made them said he's retired and just likes to create them, they are literal works of art! I've bought flower boxes from a lady whose granddaughter told me has huge flower gardens and does this for the love of it, and you can tell, because everything she makes is amazing. From buying eggs to home made Banana bread, organically grown veggies, you'll never be disappointed coming to Fulton Market... so thankful to have this option in our city.

Best Saturday morning routine! There is never a disappointing vendor! Great quality and atmosphere…read moreall around! Definitely stop by if you're in town! Great produce, food, and just random things! The people are so friendly!

Ken's Fruit Market is a grocery store that stocks local items and the Plainfield location has a…read morelarge greenhouse/garden center. Nate and I stopped in after breakfast at Real Food Cafe recently and picked up some groceries and a hanging basket for my mom. The layout of the store is kind of strange and crowded, so it was difficult to maneuver the large cart at times. It took me a bit to find some items since this isn't my regular grocery store, but I was able to find 99% of the stuff on my list. I didn't see many employees around to ask for help finding things. The garden center was a similar situation with only one person who looked to be working there. I wasn't sure which hanging baskets were for sun vs. shade, but some were labeled. They had tons of flowers, vegetables, and other plants available for sale. I can't really comment on pricing since I'm not the plant person in my household, but I'd rather support a local business like Ken's over Lowe's or some other big box store.

Love Ken's. Even more now since they are carrying Palazzolo's gelato and sorbet. This gelato is out…read moreof this world. I used to drive to Douglas just to buy some. I also love that you buy their pineapples (which are great) and they have a machine the cuts away everything you don't want to eat. Gresat fund for kids and grandkids!

This is such an AMAZING STORE! Get the almond cake! I'd been wanting to visit for a while -and I…read morewish I'd visited much sooner! There's such a big selection of European eats -lots of Dutch and other counties. Beer, cheeses, frozen pastries -so many treasures! I highly recommend. I'm telling all my friends and we'll be back!

Such a cute place with awesome fresh truffles…read more The specialities seem to be: Wine Beer (hard to find IPA's) Cheese Candy Give it a try. Affordable, sweetheart people working there, and I particularly like the Italian Soda they have in the back.