Visited Spicers this past Saturday and I was ready to face huge crowds and long lines…read more When I arrived I was pleasantly surprised to see abundant parking options! Although it was busy and there were lines. The line for donuts went by very quick! We got the cinnamon sugar and plain donuts and they were fantastic! They came out fresh and in bags of 6! It was perfect for mixing and matching. We also picked up two pumpkins to carve and they were priced like 50 cents a pound (don't quote me) Over all this was the perfect place to get me in the mood for fall!

I've been coming to Spicer Farm and Orchard every year with my family and friends ; it's become a…read morelittle fall tradition for us. However, during our most recent visit, we noticed quite a few changes from previous years, and unfortunately, not all for the better. They no longer have the scenic hayride that used to include a free donut and a cup of apple cider with your ticket purchase. Now, it's $5 per person, and instead of a peaceful scenic ride, it stops at every station and they no longer give you a donut & cider with ticket purchase. When we asked about the change, we were told it was because they weren't making money off the old setup. I understand businesses need to adjust, but it really took away from the experience. That scenic ride with the cider and donut was always one of the highlights for us ; something we truly looked forward to every year. They did add more bouncy houses for the kids, which is nice, but the ones they had before were just as fun. The food was about the same, decent, but nothing special. It was noticeably more expensive this year. $5 for a single ear of corn felt excessive. On the positive side, the cinnamon donuts are still amazing, and the apple cider is as delicious as ever. I also enjoyed the wine tasting, which is always fun, though seating is still limited and could be improved. Overall, the visit just didn't have the same charm or warmth as before. We still had an okay time, but it didn't feel as memorable as past years. Sadly, I think this might be our last year visiting, we'll probably look for a new orchard next fall.

It's raspberry season so my mom and I were looking for some u-pick places around town. Several of…read moreour old standbys were closed for the weekend so after a bit of digging we came across Berry Hill Farm. So cute! It's right on the border of Dexter/Chelsea and is just big enough to make picking SUPER easy but not so big that you need to spend a ton of time here. I think we were in and out in about 30-40 minutes at most, and we filled a whole flat with delicious berries. They're only open during picking season so check their facebook page for daily updates on picking quality and hours. When you arrive, check in with the owners and they'll give you a box with containers and an empty milk jug to tie around your waist for easy two handed picking. Then dig in! There are several rows of different berry varieties, including red raspberries, black raspberries, and golden raspberries. You'll know they're ripe when they're a deep color and pull right off the bush. The bushes, especially blackberries, are a bit spiky so be careful! I didn't bring gloves because I find them a bit cumbersome so I did get poked a couple of times but nothing major. When you're done, head back to the garage with your tray and they'll tally up your berries. Currently it's $2.50 per pint. Cash or check only. Brought home the berries and they were SO good. They really lasted a long time too. It's been over a week and I've still be throwing them in my yogurt every morning. Baked up beautifully in some breakfast bars too. Excited to have discovered this place and I'm definitely looking forward to visiting year after year.

Very friendly owners. Easy to find, clean and entertaining farm experience. They supplied…read moreeverything we needed to pick the most delicious organic berries. They even had local honey for sale. Thank you!

This year I picked blueberries at the Dexter Blueberry Farm twice! I wasn't too sure what to expect…read moreon my first trip but it was such a wonderful experience. When you arrive there is plenty of parking. You will need something to take your blue berries home in. I recommend bringing a pail. They have pails there to borrow, but you still need a way to take them home, so it makes more sense to bring your own. They will weigh your pail before you begin picking and then you can head out. It's very organized and easy to navigate. Pick as many berries as your heart desires. And then then You take your harvest to be weighed. They take off the weight of your pail before the berries and you pay accordingly. It's soooo much more affordable than buying blueberries at the store. They are delicious and it's a great experience!

The cheapest way for the whole family to have fun for 1-2 hours picking fat, tasty blueberries…read morefresh off the bushes (which are the perfect height for kids). The people running the blueberry farm are incredibly friendly and helpful, and all of the buckets, parking area, and the fields are very well-kept and clean. Highly recommended!

Love shopping at earls their produce is fabulous. Staff is great. Everything is fresh and the place…read moreis clean.

Exceptional produce and service. We won't buy our fruits and vegetables anywhere else during the…read moremonths they are open.

I've tried a variety of CSAs and farm boxes over the years, ranging from stellar to truly weak ---…read moreand Sunseed just might be my favorite. The summer greens and veggies are wholesome and still-dirty-from-the-field fresh; the winter gives a mix of storage roots and sturdy hoop-house produce. My favorites from the past year have been beets, kale, chard, romanesque (crazy fractal cauliflower), tomatoes, and cucumbers. There's definitely a Michigan cast to the selection; some months it's every bit as colorful as the Full Belly Farm box we got in Berkeley, some months it makes me think of Laura Ingalls Wilder's root cellar with a side of hoop-house lettuce. Everything's from right on the farm (unlike a "farm box" we once got that included bananas). A full share is about right for 3-4 people; we used to get a half share (a full portion each pickup, but only every other week), and we now split a full share with another couple. We haven't ended up with a freezer full of butternut squash (always a danger in Berkeley), but finishing the jalapeños while they're fresh sometimes takes planning. I usually pick up from the Friday morning Old West Side stop on Sunnyside (it's hosted in a customer's driveway); I occasionally get out to the farm itself for the Thursday afternoon distribution, which is just off Joy and makes a good dirt-road bike ride. Winter CSA in Michigan? I wasn't expecting to be impressed, but I am.

So glad I've learned of the SunSeed Farm CSA! We signed on for their summer share a couple of weeks…read moreago and are very pleased with their veggies. The kale is amazing, the spinach is huge, the freshness of everything is unmatched. I've never tasted lettuce like the lettuce I received last week, so fresh and full of flavor I've never known lettuce to have. This farm offers a year round CSA opportunity and we are anxious to experience every season with them. Signing up is super simple and prorated, so signing up now will get you a reduced rate since the weeks have now decreased. You can sign up and pay right on their website which is also full of loads of great information about their mission and how they grow the vegetables you are eating. They also follow all standards set by the National Organic Program and do not use any chemicals or substances that are not allowed under an organic certification, although they have decided not to become certified organic. You have to taste their veggies to really understand the freshness and the taste, it's unbelievably fresh. I believe when they say they strictly stick to the organic standards and am comforted to know that I am feeding my family fresh, healthy, chemical free food! I would definitely recommend a full share to anyone, even if you only have two people in your family. It's easy to go through your veggies in a week. CSA shares are structured as follows: Full Share- pick up every Thursday or Friday at your choice of two locations. Half Share- pick up every OTHER Thursday or Friday at your choice of the same two locations. We currently have a half share and I am going to try and upgrade. BEST CHOICE WE'VE MADE! Thank you SunSeed Farm.

When my fiance brought home the daikon radish kimchee, I looked at the price tag and almost choked…read more HOWEVER, the kimchee was positively incredible and well-worth the additional cost (plus the added good-karma of supporting local business and agriculture). The Brinery also has a fantastic website, with tips on fermenting that we are looking forward to employing in our own kitchen. Thank you!

I haven't been to the store... Yet! But every year when I go to the Veg Fest at the Suburban…read moreCollection Show Place I always buy something from The Brinery. Beet Kvass, Sauerkraut, and Kimchi will all be put to good use this week. I'm going to trek out to Ann Arbor next weekend and visit them for sure! So flavorful and good for you and the environment!

A fun place to take the family and spend the day. You can watch them make the donuts and they come…read moreout hot and fresh they're crispy on the outside it's soft inside...delish! Cider is sweet but not too sweet. If lots of baked goods, caramel apples, apples honey, etc. There is a nice area for the children to play, when we were there there was some baby goats, there's a nice covered pavilion to get out of the Sun and have your donuts inside her and when we visited today (Sept) there was a great corn maze where you can scan the QR code and try to make it out the other end. Lots of Open Fields to just sit and feel the breeze as well. Plenty of parking. It's a great place to spend with the family on a nice sunny day and everyone who works there is really friendly and there's lots of photo opportunities too. Oversized chair for example outside where you can take a nice family picture.

This place is good but let me put my big girl yelp pants wile I tell you this but it get pretty…read moredirty at the picnic tables so if you have small children or you have arachnophobia it's probably not ideal to eat at the picnic tables