I can't fault the products (except for the corn which was terrible) or the service. Everyone there…read moreis very nice even if a lot of them still wear face diapers. What prompts me to write a bad review is their "Black Lives Matter" banner where you can't fail to miss it AFTER you have given them your money. That organization is disgraced for a lot of reasons including embellishment, fraud but its their central message that is rotten to the core. The BLM -- and those who support the BLM -- say that some lives are more important than others. That isn't true. They also imply that the lives of police officers are worth nothing at all. ALL LIVES MATTER! These banners with the fists in the air are implying that violence against police officers is OK. They are saying that any officers (even minority officers) who shoot in self defense against a minority suspect is racist. I guess even the Black Cops are supporters of this white supremacy movement that we hear so much talked about but see zero evidence of.

A little bit of everything for someone low/no toxin conscious. Refillable station for teas, spices,…read morenuts, seeds, detergents, etc that are well tended from what I can tell, and they aren't next to windows constantly baked by the sun like I've seen as some Whole Foods. Frozen local meats in the back left corner that were intriguing. There are deals to be had if you're willing to take a minutes to peruse the booklets on display at the entrance. Kind employees, slighty aloof but charming, although I haven't required much service besides checkout. The 3 or 4 times I've been, there have been homeless or disenfranchised men outside but they've generally been harmless besides asking for cash. Just expect it.

Red Barn Creamery and Sweet Shop (also apparently known as the Stearns Farm Stand) is part…read morecreamery, part bakery and part Farm Market. It's located in Storrs/Mansfield. The area is very cool. I parked roadside, but the entrance is around that side of the building and there was parking closer to the entrance. Out back, there is a great view of open land, grass and trees. There are a few chairs and benches and it's a peaceful spot to eat your food and let young kids run around. I bought an ice cream flight, two cookies, Silver Queen corn and heirloom tomatoes. I'm primarily reviewing the ice cream side of the business, but I'm factoring the other things in as well. Ice cream is always tasty, but I'd say the ice cream was about average for CT ice cream places making their own ice cream. I ordered a flight of Mint Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Blueberry Cheesecake and Cow Palace. The flight came in a cup, rather than some sort of flat container that would keep the flavors separate. I feel like I had a good chance to try the Chocolate Peanut Butter (which reminded me of a Fudgesicle) and the Mint CC (which was kind of standard). The flavors below the top two, kind of blended into each other by the time I got to them. I picked up some cheesecake flavor and berry flavor and chocolate chips. All good. A highlight was the two cookies (a chocolate chip and a peanut butter chip). The kind person who helped me with my ice cream said she made the cookies that morning. My wife ate most of the cookies, but I tried both and they were fresh and delicious. I used a tomato for a BLT. It was good. The Silver queen corn was also good. Red Barn had a reasonably good selection of in season produce, baked goods such as pies, butter, milk, jarred goods. A good place to shop for stuff like that. Four Stars

This is a great place to visit. They have really good ice cream, produce, pies, jams and jellies,…read morebreads. Service was fast and good. You can sit outside and enjoy the views. It's a family business.

Love our local treasure! Best soda around! Support our small businesses!…read moreThey have the best Birch Beer and Ginger Beer soda!

Pure, sweet spring water delivered to your door or brought inside your home in 3- and 5‐gallon…read morebottles by friendly, trustworthy drivers. Hot and cold water dispensers for rent. Super‐ responsive customer service!

Food is excellent here. I love the chorizo burrito best. My friends usually get the carnitas tacos,…read moreand enchiladas, and they love them. The staff is friendly and helpful. Nice area to sit down and eat. Definitely come here!

I recently embarked on a full taco tour of Willimantic, and La Mexicana Grocery and Taqueria seemed…read moreto be the highest rated place on Yelp. It is indeed both a taqueria and a market. There is a seating area within the market where you can eat your tacos. The area where you order food is functional, but completely lacking in aesthetics. The tacos were terrific though. I ordered a Bistec, a Pastor and a Chorizo. The meats were very good, especially the Pastor and the Chorizo. The tortillas were very good. And the homemade red and green sauces were great. The taco side of La Mexicana is a great place worth exploring. The Market side was cool too. You can basically buy better versions of most Mexican foods you would buy in a grocery store. Terrific tostada shells. Very good queso fresco. Very good condiments. I love exploring stores like that. Five Stars

I ordered the bay scallop meal. I picked it up and brought it home to enjoy. It was delicious.read more

Wanting fresh fish, I would try this place. Seafood market and they have sandwiches and soups…read more Always good food and great to see where they get the fish from and how they're raised. Place is a go to for any seafood to try.

Best place to go for meat, fresh produce and deli fixins. Middle isles have the necessities and…read morewhich gives it a real 80s small town feel. It's a nice nostalgic feeling almost. No self check out, knowledgeable butchers, friendly cashiers?! It's a regular stop for me.

I had a whole beef ribeye grinder from Bob's recently and just reordered. Oh my gosh! So very good…read moreand so fresh. The meat was so flavorful and the bread was amazing! Please try these folks before you order from the chains. Made fresh, best ingredients and easy to customize. Support businesses who really care and support us! Thank you, IGA team!

The selection is amazing and the owner is so lovely. There is a wide variety of fresh, frozen, and…read moreconfectionary goodness!

Phenomenal service, super kind owners. Great selection of Asian food (primarily Chinese and…read moreJapanese but good selection of Korean and southern Asian food as well) and wonderful prices. High quality peeled garlic and other produce, albeit a rotating selection. I highly recommend this store for all audiences.

This is a great winter market, with just about everything you need to start your week right…read more Meats, cheeses, baked goods, BBQ and hot sauces, teas, jewelry, candy, soaps, honey, winter veggies and cold storage fruit, and local artisan clothes can all be acquired at this market in one fell swoop. Most recently I picked up some loose leaf artisan tea from Whole Harmony, which I hand sewed into heart shape tea bags for my Valentine. Total win. Add a little Stonewall Apiary honey to mix, and boom, perfect cup of tea. Seriously though, you can't beat a market that sometimes has baby goats and always has a stellar list of weekly vendors, and a great mix of visiting vendors every single Sunday. Definitely check it out!

Winterfresh market started on November 18th at Coventry High School. It is the winter version of…read morethe popular Coventry Farmer's Market that runs June - October. I had never been to the Winterfresh Market, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect. It was definitely nowhere near as fun as the CFRM where one can buy lunch sit outside and take in the scenery, but it did offer a lot of the same products. We make a quick spin around and then left. We are addicted to the kettle korn, so we will be back but it won't be as frequent as our trips to the CRFM over the summer.

I use Wallingford and sometimes North Haven. I've been a member for years. I do not know why…read morebecause each visit I find very frustrating. Most of the time there is no paper in the gas station pumps. I check my receipts so it's a nuisance for me to have to go to the attendant each time. Also, since I pay dearly for a membership, I feel I should be entitled to any discounts without needing to clip coupons or check online for sales or use their app. I'm done. I'm finally cutting the cord and will not renew. I'm sticking with my Costco membership even though the locations are not as convenient. 100% better!

I had a subscription to BJ's and I bought 4 tires that came with the road hazard warranty etc…read more About a year later I hit a deep pothole and cut the tire. I called BJ's tire center and the said I had a pro rated coverage..which I know to be an industry standard. I go to BJ's to pay my portion and ordered the tire because it was out of stock. When the tire came in, I went to drop my car off, and they asked for my BJ's card. Well, it had expired and I had no plans to renew. They refused to mount the tire, or give it to me to do myself without a valid membership. Now, when I bought the tires there was no mention of continued membership to facilitate the warranty! A warranty is a warranty. It should have nothing to do with my membership. I had to go to the counter and renew my membership to get my warranty tire. I think that's a form of extortion.

They have great produce and meat. We just signed up for their monthly meat program. It's a great…read moredeal and it will be nice to eat local and healthy.

We just love the family that owns this establishment. They have many handmade products from…read moreConnecticut. Stop in and what goodies you can find.