I'm really VERY sad to have learned that Becnel Farm will be closing their Plaquemines Parish…read moreroadside farm produce stands and also end their farming. This farm has been operating in their current location since 1850. There simply isn't anything that will be able to replace the experience you could have here not to mention nowhere else seems to have boiled peanuts anywhere close to as good as the ones they offered here. This location of their roadside farm produce stand is probably the nearest of the several Becnel fruit stands/markets to the actual farm as it is pretty much on the farm with all the citrus trees around it. They have some general selection of fresh produce and locally produced food items as the other locations but it is nice to see where a lot of the citrus and other produce originates from. This is a nice little road trip to take and see some of the rural areas outside of the urban spaces of Greater New Orleans. I've had the privilege of having all my lifetime 'til now being able to enjoy Becnel farms produce stands and I don't know how to even envision a future where they no longer exist. I've gone through the loss of so MANY of the wonderful and unique things the New Orleans area offered for so many generations that my heart grows heavier with each loss of the wonderous things that are now gone with the wind & tragically ain't dere no more...

Before Thanksgiving, I was in pursuit of local kumquats but last year's freeze was tough on…read moreeveryone's trees. This was one of the spots I hit while Mom and I were on a WB adventure. They had some small satsumas (also in short supply this year). But the standouts were fall crop tomatoes and a gorgeous large cauliflower. The tomatoes were perfect for Thanksgiving day and I made a caprese salad for the table. And I roasted the cauliflower with olive oil, salt, pepper and parmesan... then dressed with a little lemon juice and parsley. DELICiOUS! I did not find my kumquats and the prices were higher than I expected but the quality was excellent so I'm not complaining. Small stand just before the Belle Chasse Bridge in a shell lot!

Southside Produce is a great local place to get your fruit and vegetable needs met, as well as to…read morebuy houseplants and other interesting products. This location was historically an open-air market, but was completely renovated with overhead doors that can be closed in inclement weather. They have more space, and more pleasant shopping conditions (especially during summer). Southside Produce isn't a farmers market, but they do sell local produce whenever available. When I was in today, they were showcasing local cauliflower, but also had some beautiful fresh Brussel Sprouts from a farm in California. Their fresh produce is always fresh and high quality regardless of its source. Another amazing area they have is the extensive frozen produce aisle. These include virtually every type of frozen vegetable and fruit. I also noted a selection of local meat products in the coolers, these included quite the selection of sausages! In the preserved products, Southside also has you covered. They have their own brand of pickled, jellied, and preserved foods of all sorts. They also sell other name brands. They have syrups and oils, and other similar products. This is an area that's expanded over the years, and is now quite extensive. Then there are the other products that one can find there. These include things like a significant selection of dried beans and rice, local bread products from a number of bakeries, and cypress furniture. In the right season, you can buy fruit trees to plant in your yard or garden. In all seasons, I recommend Southside as a great place to buy healthy and interesting houseplants. I am always amazed by their selection. Service is always great as well. Normally, one need only take their selections to the counter in the center to be rung up. Their registers accept all modern forms of payment including tap to pay (min $4 on credit cards though). If you need any other help, they will be glad to provide it. Everyone seems cheerful and pleasant. I've been going to Southside Produce for decades now. I felt it was overdue to write a review. It's one of those great Baton Rouge places that you need to visit on a regular basis. I stop by often when I'm in the area.

Fantastic selection and prices you can't beat! I am so happy we stopped here. Much of the produce…read moreis priced by the pound, so if you are getting one or two of an item it is very inexpensive. And the people are super friendly.

Awesome place to check out if you are looking for a true Cajun store. They have fruits and…read morevegetables as available and tons and tons of taxidermy mounts. Also they have some cheap souvenirs as well!

I like to say that a lot of the food in there is truly organic not the fake organic stuff that they…read moresell today. Some of it of course is not all organic because that just doesn't exist in the United States but for the most part, the food is great even my daughter thought there was something different about the food. The food there that I bought it was what she liked it And I buy most of my veggies there

From the owner: Fresh Fruit & Vegtables Etc.read more

Well, this stop for fresh fruit, as in the name, and vegetables, strawberry daiquiri, blended…read morestrawberry smoothie, were somewhat confusing for this out of towner. My Bestie encouraged me and hubby to visit The Fruitstand for all things local. We did so after leaving the Crawfish Festival! I am totally here for trying new and local and excited to do so. However, walking into the front cashier to order a strawberry smoothie, and strawberry daiquiri to our surprise was told, with a glowing smile I must add, that all orders were placed in the fruit stand and picked up here at the bar. The fruit stand was located through another door or walk outside and enter from the side entrance into the fruit stand. Not an impressive. Not the cleanest fruit stand. Fruit Flies are calling the place home. There's an unlimited supply of empty bottles and dust. But the parrot is absolutely beautiful propped near the entrance to the fruit stand. Not only can you buy a variety of fresh whole fruits, corn, zucchini, cucumbers, tomato, greens, so many other vegetables. Purchase daiquiris here, other drinks, boiled crawfish, boiled shrimp, boiled blue crab, burgers, fried frog legs, fries, and raw crabs and crawfish by the bag, much more. The locals were extremely friendly. Talking enthusiastically while waiting in line. Hinting that if I'm here, I must be here for the boiled crawfish! Ha! Continuing, husband said his strawberry daiquiri was extra fruity and lite on rum. My smoothie was ok. Perhaps do as the locals, order boiled crawfish and beer! Eat in or take order to go. There were communal tables for indoor dining.

Got boiled crabs Saturday. They were water logged and mushy. I do not recommend getting boiled…read morecrabs. Hardly had any meat skeleton.

I love a fresh fruit and vegetable stand, and Fresh Pickin's is the place. Everything is fresh, and…read morethe prices are so much better than the stores. The frozen section is wonderful and always full of useful items. There's usually fresh butter and eggs too. They carry a lot of local items and have delicious spices and sauces and all. The staff is friendly and helped me with my bags when my arm was messed up. They keep everything very clean as well. I always enjoy my shopping experience!

Always the best variety of fruits and vegetables. Not only that, they really are friendly and so…read morehelpful. You'll find so much you want but don't need. Some really good local options for honey, sauces, jam, syrup and so much more. If you're like me and you're tired of eating fruit with no flavor give them a try.

After having come to this place for a few years, I've decided to take my business elsewhere. Today…read morewas an extremely horrible experience with George. He was very nasty to me, extremely rude and disrespectful. After I called him to tell him that I didn't appreciate his attitude and the manner by which he spoke to me, he apologized but the damaged was already done. Some folks I know won't patronize him anymore because of his behavior and rotten fruits and vegetables. So, last year, we purchased their mustard greens for $20 a case. So, I went in today to ask if the greens are still $20 a case and he went off like a mad man. He yelled and said, "Ma'am, I know you never bought mustard greens here for $20 a case and I don't believe you just said that to me." With this loud and obnoxious voice, he kept running his mouth, so I walked in the back to talk to the more sensible person, his wife. I asked his wife and she said yes, they were $20 a case last year but prices have increased to $36 a case. That's all the idiot had to say. Everyone knows that Hurricane Ida all but demolished their establishment so prices were probably increased for repairs. A simple, prices have increased GREATLY from last year would've sufficed. But nooooo, he starts yelling at me, the customer. He ought to be glad I needed these greens for Thanksgiving or I would have just walked out. I accepted his apology but I'm never going back there. Not sure if he's bi-polar or something but he was deranged today.

Not the cleanest place could use some sprucing up. This would make the produce more appetizing and…read moreappealing. The overall customer service was ok, I Didn't get the feeling my business was appreciated one way or another.

This place is great, especially important service for an area of town short on grocery stores with…read moregood, affordable produce. For $15 minimum and cash only Bubba's doles out your veggies from the same bins that supply produce to New Orleans restaurants. They have some fruit too, but the real deal is the veggie.

If you live in the Bywater or Marigny and need some veggies, you could do a lot worse than heading…read moreup toward the bend at Elysian Fields and N Peters to Bubba's Produce. Go in the morning and bring cash and you can buy your veggies while skipping the stores. But go early. One of the things I miss about living in the Marigny. Why go buy wilted and rotten veggies at Mardi Gras Zone for 3 times the price?

Great place to buy fresh baked goods. I come here every time I am in Houma. They have the best…read moreBeignets in the world! I highly recommend this place for coffee, and baked goods. Light powdered sugar for me.

Awesome service very personable smile from start to finish. Some of the best beignetsread more