I picked up a jar of raw wildflower honey from Kobe and it's absolutely delicious! It comes in a…read morehefty glass jar so it's super easy to reheat if it crystallizes. I use honey in some of my baking recipes and was completely out so I decided to see if there were any local beekeepers in my area. This place was only a few minutes away! If you can, I'd highly recommend buying honey from a local beekeeper. It absolutely makes a difference in taste (maybe not so noticeable in these chai sugar cookies I made but it's the thought that counts). They also sell candles and chapstick in a variety of flavors. The owner incredibly kind when I picked up my order (no shipping cost on pickups is a big plus). Check them out!

Kobe Apiaries produces so many bee products in a sustainable, clean way I wish they'd branch out to…read moreother states! I love reading and learning about the science of bees and honey on their website. They are also very friendly and patient with my questions. I've purchased regular many jars of regular honey, hot honey, several of their lip balms using beeswax, and dog palm balms for when it gets really cold up here in Alaska. Ordering and packaging are professional and always correct, so at Christmas time I ordered gift boxes for friends and relatives. I highly recommend Kobe Apiaries!

Loved this store, omg so many options of oils and vinegars! And best thing was you could sample all…read moreof them! like literally go when you have some time so you can sample so many, like maybe 40 different oils and 30 vinegars! We met here to do our food tour, which was great cause we sampled all around the store then got to try some food pairings with their goods! I feel like everyone ended up buying something cause it was delicious! I left with a gremolata olive oil and a 18 year aged balsamic, drizzle those on some mozzarella balls and tomatoes, delicious!! Employees working were friendly and helpful!

Wow! Really. Wow!! I saw this place in the GR visitor guide at my hotel and thought I might look…read moreit up this week. My colleagues and I just happened to walk by it as a happy accident and went in on 2/4/2024. The woman working there was just delightful. Eager to show us everything and had answers to all of our questions. None of us left empty-handed. They have oils and balsamics to taste test and again, just wow! Such a neat, tidy little shop with one of the best store ambassadors I've ever met. It really made my day. I can't wait to try what I bought.

We loved this orchard SO much!…read more I couldn't believe the amount of fun, free entertainment packed into this farm. We ended up spending nearly three hours bopping our way between activities and snacking. We enjoyed cider, a variety of donuts (including apple cider and pumpkin with cream cheese icing), a big ole bag of "seconds" apples that were in great condition, paid for the four wheeler/train ride through the peaches and much more. The kids especially loved the goats, slide, tractor ride through the property and corn "Sand box". Bathrooms and snack stands were plentiful and clean throughout the front portion of the farm. The staff was all very engaged and friendly as well. I loved that this spot didn't feel cheesy or over commercialized like some orchards can become. It was truly perfect. Can't recommend it enough.

I've been to Schwallier's a couple times now and have had a lovely experience each time! If you…read moredon't get there right at open (or close to it), parking will be very hectic. While they have someone guiding you most of the time, people visiting are not always the most mindful and don't let you out to give up your spot. There is only one entrance/exit for cars, so I think they need to be a little bit more upfront with the flow of traffic and constantly have someone guiding everyone to ensure that parking isn't backed up. There are pumpkins, tracker rides, a little parade car for kids (and adults can fit too) and a play area for the kids. I think it's the perfect place to grab donuts, cider, pick some apples and grab your pumpkin. Just be warned that some areas may be more hectic than others, but that's what you get with a sunny October weekend!

I've been going to Wells Orchard weekly when they are open for several years now. The apples always…read moretaste fresh, even if it is after the season and they have stored them for a while. They have a tremendous variety. I live in a retirement community and buy half-bushel every week to share with others with whom I live. Fun thing for me to do and my neighbors love the apples too. Some have even started going to Wells themselves. I also buy farm raised eggs there. They often resell excellent cider from top farm cideries. Their jams and jellies are great. Friendly people.

This is the best apple cider I have ever had! Fully bodies and the perfect balance of sweet-tart!…read moreTheir apples and cider are pricey, but so worth it.

Looking for prime rib, advertised on web site. Store said they never had any…read more No fresh meat, only pre packaged and vacuum sealed. Not really a butcher shop.

Trustworthy source of meat and dairy. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Good source of raw food for…read moremy dog, too!

First time visit and it was delicious! Beautiful truffles and bonbons. The S'mores Cup was…read moredecadent and the filling can get messy. The Basil Blue ice cream sammy has blueberry ice cream between two basil cake cookies and half dipped in white chocolate. It was messy but worth it! I loved this flavor combination and can't wait to try more. There are so many more pastries and desserts I want to try. The service was fantastic. There is no seating inside. There are two small patio tables with two chairs each out front. It's nicely shaded in the afternoon!

Great little dessert spot. Some things were a bit hard to eat like the ice cream sandwich with…read morechocolate chip cookies../ the textures just weren't quite right and hard to bite with how frozen the chocolate got. But the flavors were awesome.

I found this place today by accident on my way to another restaurant. I ordered a $6 lunch box. It…read morecame with a small sandwich a side and a small can of Coke. I chose a ham salad and it was very tasty and I also bought a turkey sandwich. They have ham too. The turkey was surprisingly filling and they're not cheap when it comes to the meat. I bought 4 different flavors of ham sticks which are sort of like salami sticks and different flavors. I bought two pieces of turkey jerky and it was very delicious I also purchased some ham bones for my dog which she just loved very country little place it also has some things to go like ham ham slices , different sausages. The person that helped me was very kind and I was really glad I stopped here!

Just. Good. Food. We have never been disappointed with the hams that we've had from Vanden…read moreBrink's! Wonderful food, great friendly service, and a Grand Rapids original.

Fulton Street Market is such a fun, cute little farmer's market. The market is held throughout the…read moreyear with lots of extra events such as a BIPOC night. I love being able to learn about local farmers, artisans, and experts in town. They offer several options to exchange funds and many of the vendors take multiple payment options. All of the vendors that I've met have been really kind and fair-priced if not sometimes cheaper than big stores. The social media accounts will often tell you what vendors will be at the market each day and I think that can be really helpful! There's free parking which is really nice but the market does get busy VERY quickly. I know the Saturday markets during the summer can be suuuper busy so I'd recommend going early or knowing you may need to walk.

What a great market! Vendors are so friendly and not pushy. They smile and say hello and let you…read moreperuse their items. I kept seeing all this produce and wanted just one apple. Good thing they asked if I had a question! I got my answer and received my Apple. Yay! They have some stands that make coffee and breakfast and lunch items but I had already eaten. Next time I'll try some of the food stands. I walked the whole market up one side and down the other. There is a small portion that is indoors. All in all, I spent about 20-30 min there. I grabbed some baked goods and some handmade goods as well. The vendors do have bags but I recommend you bring your own. Some take cash, all take credit. There is some cover if there is rain. Parking is plentiful and free!

I LOVE Good Judy's! This is one of my go-to spots when I have people visiting from out of town…read morebecause I want everyone to try it! I've had several juices and smoothies and I've never been disappointed. My favorites have been the Liquid Sunshine juice, Blue Moon over Eastown, and Material Girl. I appreciate that their smoothies have quality ingredients, are nutrient-dense, and SO tasty. I often feel like other smoothies I try are actually just sugary fruit juice and I've never felt that way at Good Judy's. I have loved their seasonal menu items as well and I almost always snag the toast on special when I can or the You Feta Work salad. The staff are always so friendly and I love that there are seats to sit in while you wait or you can eat in. I've been grateful that it's always a chill environment when I'm there and I can hear myself think! Also their merch is SO cute and especially being queer, I want to buy it all! I love being able to support a queer-owned business that supports so many other minority owned companies!

I've been familiar with Good Judy's for YEARS! They have always been great community partners and…read morehave supported tons of local events, businesses, and nonprofits across the city. I've been fortunate to try the juices at those events and they are always the highlight! This past week I finally got the opportunity to visit the brick and mortar location and try a smoothie bowl. The location is right on Wealthy right near the Wealthy Theater and has the cutest art and designs from the outside. There's ample street parking which makes it easy to get to. The staff are INCREDIBLY kind and fun. You should defnitely check out their social media, especially the tiktoks/reels. I had one of the acai smoothie bowls and it was soooo good. I really loved the flavors and different textures. It was incredibly refreshing and felt like a great, healthier sweet treat. They have a little store area on the inside with juices to go as well as local and national snack brands. I picked up a black sesame paste that I can't wait to try out. Definitely recommend coming here!