It is our Saturday morning routine to go to the Foothills Farmer's Market every week! It is a…read moreblessing to make connections with local small businesses and to be able to support them consistently!

I love the Foothills Farmers Market! Always has such a great selection of vendors and a fun, easy…read moregoing atmosphere! The Farmers Market staff is friendly and always open to selections!

Great time at our first Oyster roast at the Windy Hill Orchard & Cidery! Oysters were steamed by…read moreSaltwater Markets and they did a great job of bringing fresh hot oysters out every half hour to all of the tables. Each standing table also had an empty tray to discard shells. Ample supplies were on hand - shuckers, gloves, paper towels, hot sauces, cocktail sauce, and saltines. Beverages were available for purchase - a selection of ciders and wine, soft drinks and bottled water. Many of their regular menu options are not served in the winter, but we find that to be a good reason to go back during peak season. All service was self service - walk up to the bar or walk over to find any oyster shucking supplies you may need. Souvenir glasses were also available. The staff who checked us in on arrival were kind enough to suggest we take those after our feast to avoid having to keep track of a pint glass while focused on our oyster shucking. A couple of fire pit spots were available and there were picnic tables under a covered shelter set up in the event that inclement weather moved in. It is truly a Windy hill - it's always windy when we are here and this event was no different. Live music was on hand - a solo artist with guitar whose name I didn't catch, but he was very talented and did a great job. He played mostly cover music from under the covered shelter area. Parking does involve a walk if you're not one of the very first to arrive. That walk is down a gravel path a little ways up the hill and not a great fit for wheel chairs or those who with mobility challenges. It would not be hard to drop someone off though near the front, then go park down the street and around the corner.

This was my first visit to Windy Hill. The place is really great. They have bagged apples, cider,…read morebottled hard cider, apple pies, freshly made apple cider donuts (plain or cinnamon sugar), and a hard cider bar. The orchard wasn't open for picking, but it was a beautiful day, so there were lots of picnic tables to sit and relax. After we shopped, we sat and enjoyed a donut and the outside. We arrived right as they opened on a Sunday, but it got very busy with families, small groups, dogs, and children after we arrived. This is a very family friendly spot, lots of parking, and a good amount of apple treats to enjoy. We had a nice time, and since it is only 1 hour from Charlotte area, will definitely go back again.

For about four weeks in the spring Spake Farms opens for Strawberry Season. You can buy them picked…read moreor pick them yourself. Of course it's more fun to pick yourself unless strawberry plants make you itchy. It was $10.50 for a gallon of pick your own and $11.50 for a pre-picked gallon. You're not charged for the ones you sample while picking - wink! Great family outing, so your kids can see where the food they eat comes from. The best part is eating them and deciding between, ice cream, pie, shortcake or all of the above!! P.S. They also open at Christmas time with trees and wreaths! Cash, check or they have an ATM on site that charges $1.50 fee.

Let see...Lemmons sells...you guessed it...Peaches!! I got peaches here a few weeks ago (the…read morebeginning of July) that were the size of softballs!!! Atmosphere - Large garage, hot, empty, lots of peaches, back grocery area, evidence that this place is mainly supported by seasonal traffic. Service - Friendly and local. The first spot I went to (closer to i-85) was closing and with limited peach supply. The kind lady at this site called over to their other location to make sure the ladies there waited for me. Everyone was super nice. Food - I got 2 pecks of peaches (or 1/2 bushel), a jar of jam, and a huge cup of peach ice cream (which...btw was awesome) for about $29. This was a pretty good deal as the next day when I visited the Farmers Market in Davidson they were charging $9 for a 1/2 peck. Plus, the peaches from Lemmons were larger and better in appearance. Overall - I got some really tasty peaches that were used for some even better peach cobbler. This is my location for peaches...it should be yours too! PS: They take credit cards here if your total order is sufficient in price (i.e. over $10).

So many peaches!…read more There are two locations once you get off the exit, a small shed with a limited variety of options (cash only) and the larger store (underneath the RUGS billboard) on the other side. We started at the smaller, but I didn't have enough cash to buy what I wanted, so they directed us across 85. The larger space is still somewhat open-garage feel. They have fresh peaches in a variety of sized containers (bushels/baskets/etc), ciders, jellies, jams, vinegars, the list go on and on. Then, you can go inside where they sell their homemade peach ice cream alongside Hersheys brand ice cream. We ordered a small peach ice cream and it was at least three scoops - plenty to share! Also inside are some small trinkets, snacks, and shelves and shelves of canned goods, most made by Lemmons. Pickled everything, butters, chow chows, more jellies and jams, marmalades, it was ridiculous. They also had a limited menu for a few made to order sandwiches and sides. I believe the minimum for credit cards was $10. We left with some peaches, a jug of peach cider, moonshine pickles (haven't tried yet), hot chow chow (not terribly hot, but tasty), and some peach butter. Everyone was very friendly and when I'm passing through again I'm sure I'll stop by.

Great place to get a coffee and desert or some ice cream. Great owners and super clean and fun…read morecafe. Highly recommended

Yuminess: 4/10 Allergy Safety: 5/10…read morePrice: 5/10 Atmosphere: 8/10 Service: 7/10 Overall: The best part of this place is its cute, relaxed atmosphere with a retro vibe -- definitely a place I wouldn't mind hanging out in for a bit. Unfortunately, the coffee and ice cream didn't hit the spot and tasted off, even though they were on the higher end of the typical price range. There wasn't a great range of allergy-friendly options aside from alternative milk for the coffee, and staff were cordial. Not somewhere I'd return personally, but perhaps I just ordered the wrong things. In-depth: Starting with the best part, the atmosphere is a cute, cartoony retro vibe that's a great spot to hang out with friends in. If nothing else, they 100% got the interior design down here! Sadly, the food didn't live up to my expectations. The mocha latte with almond milk tasted like there was no milk or mocha in it. It was incredibly strong, which I don't always mind, but the coffee itself wasn't the best either. I only drank about half of it. Then the ice cream... I really wanted to love it. I tasted several and none I fancied, so I went with the safe bet of a chocolate PB cup ice cream in a PB cup cone. The overall flavor was ok, but I've never had peanut butter that salty. If I wasn't out with friends, I'm not convinced I would've finished it. Additionally, they didn't appear to have many allergy-friendly options, with the only thing I saw being alternative milks for coffee. The price point was a bit high for the flavor, in my opinion. One scoop of ice cream in a special cone was $7, and a mocha with almond milk was $8. I'm willing to pay this when the flavor is there, but I was disappointed here. Last up, service! When I went, there were two employees; the woman was very sweet and nice, but the man appeared somewhat annoyed, but he could have just been tired. Unfortunately, we did run into the issue of one of our orders being forgotten, and we waited a while to get it. However, they apologized and fixed it promptly when we asked about it. Overall, I wouldn't return here, but perhaps I just ordered the wrong things as I know some locals love this spot.

We love this place. They carry homemade elderberry juice that helps keep the sicknesses away. The…read morepeople are super friendly. The produce is fresh. They also have the hot ginger ale that comes in glass bottles.

This place is more than just strawberries !!!! They have a restaurant, country store, ice cream…read moreparlor and activities for the family. lol. Like jalapeños ? I ordered some for my sandwich. I got the whole thing. It was awesome!!!! The staff was friendly and helpful. I would return and might even get some strawberries

Wonderful Restaurant, Ice Cream, and Farmers Market…read more Stop for the feel, enjoy a meal, and leaf with a deal. Everything is clean and festive. Staff are friendly and helpful. Don't miss out on Big Foot and some play ground for the kids.

I love the cabin aesthetic of the cafe. There are chairs and a table outside on the porch. Inside…read morethere are tons of seats. It's June and they have a Christmas tree (favorite holiday!). As a book girl I love that they have blind date with a book and a bookshelf with books. I also enjoyed the music selection. The staff were friendly. I got a Honey Nut Cheerios latte. Delicious! It's sweet so if you don't like sweet then it will not be for you. I also got a bacon, egg, and cheese. Which there was a little more food in the sandwich but it was still filling. We were playing on ordering and eating on the road but decided to sit and eat. I would definitely go back.

Loved the coffee & sandwich. Wish I had more time, seemed like a lovely place to readread more