The Westgate Plaza Farm Stand is now open for the season - hooray!! They typically open right…read morearound Father's Day. A little pricier than the regular grocery store (maybe?) but so worth it for the quality. The tomatoes make the best BLTs. The watermelons are great for bringing to family picnics. I've never seen lettuce there but often times they have nuts, cherries, strawberries, or whatever is in season. Don't overlook the jarred items they have such as jams, salsas, syrups, and pickles. The pickled beets are fantastic as are the million dollar pickles. The landscape in the area has changed with the addition of a nearby Starbucks and the soon to be open Ace Hardware but it's still an easy in and out. I always pay with cash although I think cards are accepted. Whoever is working is always so friendly, too. So glad this place exists for fresh fruit and vegetables! I love the Farmer's Market but this is so much easier throughout the week. Making a stop here is one of the bright spots in my week.

Great vegetable selection. one of the nicest and convenient places for fruits and vegetables and…read moreoften surprising edibles.

Wow Jilian's has outdone themselves this fall. Normally I love stopping by all summer for fresh…read moreproduce and watermelon. I've really come to love this place for pumpkins. Wowza. So many pumpkins and so afffordable. I got 15+ pumpkins all sizes for $50. They're so beautiful and great for my lawn price wise I don't think can be beat. Plus the friendliest service

We've been coming here for years to buy our corns and melons. Staff are always courteous and…read morefriendly! Fruits and veggies are always fresh! We met the owner the other day and she was very helpful! She helped us pick three melons and they were very sweet and yummy! I highly recommend this place for your produce!

We started going to Casanova's after a friend had given us rave reviews about the fresh meat they…read moregot from the butcher. Since then we haven't looked back! I don't live close to the location, but I plan my weekly trip out to Casanova's. The service is great, and we feel like regulars whenever we go in. We usually go for the sirloin steaks and whatever homemade sausages they have for the week. They also have specials on some of their meat options that change depending on the season. I really appreciate their pricing here as well, we don't feel like we are breaking the bank with getting meat from here vs the grocery stores. Once you start getting fresh meat from Casanova's, you won't go back!

The owner is a complete fraud! He charged me an exorbitant $200 for a charcuterie board that I…read morespecified needed to serve 15 people. It barely had enough meat to make a sandwich for ONE person, along with grapes and cheese. I even saw a board on his website that he sells for $130, which could have easily fed 30+ people. I should have realized something was amiss when he said I made it just for you in a condescending manner. Spread the word, I have already started, that he does not treat every customer with the same respect. He is a crook!

Stopped in while in omaha today and was sure glad we did…read more This place is huge. Many different countries and food types in stock. We were very impressed. My wife loved it. She was finding the brand, type of item she was looking for almost everytime. We ended up spending more that we planned but that ok. Everything will be eaten/used to make delicious meals. And I have to say the store was clean, organized and stocked very well. The staff was restocking shelves as fast as they could. We were even greated by one of the managers who made sure we had everything we needed. And be sure to hit the drink (boba) stand in back.

We came here because we were nearby for a ramen event…read more It was a dizzying array of asian foods! They are nicely stocked and categorized. I found many different types of food from different asian countries. India,philippines, cambodian, chinese,malaysian, singaporean, vietnam, japanese, korean, even Africa! Live seafood, frozen seafood, meat, dried goods. Everything is available. You name it they have it! I even found me preserved mango- the wet kind and maggi instant noodles from malaysia!!!!! Usually, the maggi noodles i find is from India. The noodles taste different from different origin countries. They even have a small asian deli with cool boba drinks, asian cakes and sandwiches reminescent of japanese and korean bakeries. Service was good!! Just ask around and they will politely direct you to the aisle to find what you need. It spans multiple aisles- twice as big as the one we have in our city. They even have japanese fscial products! An all in one shopping location I'm super glad to have found this. We will be back!!!!!

We love wenninghoffs! We can always get an amazing…read moreassortment of locally grown food here and we recently signed up for the weekly food pickup! We always get something special like peaches or fresh tomatoes. For only $15 a week (paid in a lump sum at the beginning of the summer) it's so worth it. We always have something local to have with dinner!

We finally stopped in at Wenninghoff's after two years of driving by and saying, "We should go…read morethere sometime." I'm glad we did! The market is packed with locally made and grown products. We picked up some sandwich pickles, local honey, and a massive seedless watermelon. Prices on some items were a little higher than expected, but given they're local, I didn't mind paying a bit extra--it feels good to support nearby farmers and makers. That said, there are a few things I'd probably skip. One thing to note: they add a $1 fee for card transactions, so if you want to avoid that, bring cash!

I don't know where to even begin other than Nelson Produce Farm is truly a Nebraska spring staple…read moreand that if you have the opportunity to attend the Tulip Festival, you need to take it. The admission price is worth it for how many attractions there are here, and there is truly something for every age! Upon entering the farm, you are greeted with tons of cute decorations, garland, and photo ops, which are super fun and make the experience all-encompassing. I also thought they did a great job with signage since I was on the hunt for the tulips! There were two main sections for tulips: U-Pick, and for viewing only. Along my way to the decorative tulip fields, I was greeted by the cutest llamas and cows, and there were tons of adorable farm themed toys and set-ups, which would make this a great place to bring your family. The tulip fields alone were worth this visit. They were absolutely magnificent and there was such a gorgeous variety. Even with difficult weather, they still looked pristine and it didn't even feel like I was in Nebraska anymore! I used to live along the border of Germany/the Netherlands (where tulips are famed to grow) and I have seen many tulip attractions throughout my life, and Nelsons was still one of the best and most enjoyable experiences. I also chose to do U-Pick, which I regretted only because of the freezing weather, high winds, and my choice to wear a sundress, none of which is Nelsons fault. If the weather had been better this would be such a fun experience, and I still enjoyed browsing for the prettiest flowers. After picking a small bouquet, I made my way to the Farm Market, which was a huge shop full of everything from local products, foods, and goods, to Tulip Festival merch and fun mementos. There was also a small cafe where I got an iced coffee and took a moment to relax and enjoy the moment. I also ended up buying a small Schleich chicken figurine as a souvenir, and everyone who worked at Nelsons was incredibly sweet and friendly. I will absolutely be returning in the future and recommending this experience to everyone I know!

This was our first visit to Nelson's Farm for the Strawberry Festival, and overall we had a very…read moregood experience. Originally, we planned to come just to pick strawberries because we had seen information online that led us to believe that was an option without attending the full festival. When we arrived, however, we learned that picking strawberries required purchasing full festival admission. Weekend tickets were $20 per person, with adults and children paying the same price. I think clearer communication on the website, social media, and at the farm itself regarding admission requirements would help set expectations. Since we ended up purchasing festival admission, we decided to explore everything the event had to offer...and there was quite a bit. The atmosphere reminded me a little of Valas Pumpkin Patch, but with a more relaxed, family-owned feel. In some ways, it felt more like the Valas I remember from growing up. Nelson's offers plenty of activities, but it still feels authentic and community-focused rather than highly commercialized. There were several giant slides, jumping pillows, farm animals to pet and feed, a playground, a corn pit, football and basketball games, and many other activities for kids. I imagine many of these attractions are available throughout the season, not just during Strawberry Festival. One thing they did especially well was the festival theming. There were adorable strawberry-themed photo opportunities throughout the property, cute displays, and thoughtful decorations. In the café and market, they had strawberry garlands, themed signs, and all sorts of strawberry-inspired merchandise. The market was particularly well done, with everything from strawberry candies and treats to strawberry-themed hair clips, keychains, cups, and other fun items. Like many farms, they offer a tractor-pulled ride out to the strawberry fields, which was much appreciated. The strawberry patch itself was larger than I expected. Some areas had been picked over, but there were still plenty of good berries if you took your time and looked around. It took my family of three about 30 minutes to pick roughly 1 1/2 pounds. We were told the berries are smaller this year because they're June-bearing strawberries, but they were incredibly sweet and flavorful. At $4 per pound, the pricing felt very reasonable for fresh local strawberries and comparable to what I'd expect to pay at a farmers market. One area for improvement would be adding more shaded seating for parents. Some of the attractions--particularly the large slides and jumping areas--have limited shade and seating nearby. We visited on a hot, humid Nebraska day, which isn't exactly unusual, so a few more places for adults to sit comfortably while supervising children would make the experience even better. I also appreciated seeing several American flags displayed around the property. It's always nice to see that sense of patriotism and community pride. Finally, every employee we interacted with was friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The staff genuinely seemed focused on creating a positive customer experience and maintaining the feel of a family farm. They do a very good job of that. Despite the confusion regarding admission, we had a fun day, picked some fantastic strawberries, and would absolutely consider visiting again.

Roca Berry Farm is a hidden gem just outside of Lincoln, NE. This farm has everything you are…read morelooking for during your fall adventures! We went at the start of their season, and were blown away by the activities and attractions here for the kids. Train rides, peddle carts, haunted houses, corn maze, daily shows and more! Everyone was so kind and welcoming from the front gate all throughout the park. On top of that, the food selections were excellent! BBQ station, burgers, chicken fingers, among many others. I would absolutely add Roca Berry Farm to your list of fall farms to check out!

This is my 6th consecutive year at the farm - this year fell flat…read more We headed to the Smokehouse at 6:15 for some food before the night time attractions as the website states it's open til 6:30p on Sundays. We arrived and the crew was leaving, and said they closed at 6. The staff were friendly and told us where we could head for food. We picked Barry's as the website showed a burger basket with fries. We arrived and ordered and there were no fires or even toppings (besides ketchup and mustard) for the burger. The funnel cakes were amazing, as always. I would recommend this place, as it is neat! But, maybe just eat supper before arriving if you want a quality meal. The attractions this year were ever changing and evolving as always, the night time frights don't disappoint!

I've been coming to this location of Vic's since I was a kid and not much has changed. It's the…read moresame in the best sort of nostalgic way. Vic's definitely has a unique smell and flavor to their freshly popped popcorn. It's similar to what you can achieve on the stove, but it has this special quality to it that's hard to describe. I like to go and get a fresh bag of plain white popcorn that has just been popped. Sometimes the bags on the shelves can be a few days old, so I always ask for the fresh. They do have lots of other flavors of popcorn, but I do like the plain white best myself. Although I will say it is pretty salty. Not so salty that it's unpleasant, but they do have a half salt version that's nice. Around the holidays, and I think throughout the rest of the year as well, they have various sizes of decorative tins that you can get filled with popcorn. Any gift type options aren't super cheap as others have said.

We went here to refill our popcorn tin for only $4! We had an option of salted or lightly salted…read morepopcorn for this price. You could also fill your popcorn tin with any other flavor like cheese or caramel, but that will cost you around $20 I like the tin canisters they sell for a variety of sports teams or holidays. Good for any celebration or a nice gift. It's a small store, but they have everything popcorn you would want.

Great family fun at Martin's…read more Warning -- the last two miles on Ashland Road from Highway 77 are a washboard dirt road. Dusty and rumbly. $6 admission reasonable when compared to their big-city counterpart. Apples were yummy. Hayride, tire swings, feats of strength, pumpkins galore. Kids stayed interested. Friendly staff. We were a few days after a frost so the flowers were gone, alas. Hope to make this a yearly adventure.

I took my family here yesterday and while I'd say it's a great value, that comes with the…read moresignificant caveat of "if you don't care about your health and safety and that of your loved ones." Staff were wearing masks but absolutely never enforcing mask-wearing for visitors. I had to say no to my toddler who wanted to play on everything because no other families were wearing masks- we only saw one other masked group the whole time we were there. And besides not wearing masks, no one seemed to believe in personal space either. So they playground, the tire hill, the eating area, the trikes, and the hay ride were all completely inaccessible due to a lack of care for health and safety. I saw people putting them on just briefly to go check in, to go in the cafe, and to check out, but that's absolutely it. We were able to do the corn maze, the butterfly garden, the orchard, and the pumpkin patch, but it was hit-or-miss, no one was polite enough to give a safe distance while they walked around maskless. As far as the quality of the stuff we were able to experience- the corn maze was perfect for kids, the butterfly garden was gorgeous even this late in the season, and the orchard was a nice peaceful walk. The pumpkin patch, however, was a disappointment- I inspected at least 50 pumpkins and only found three that weren't broken open and cracked. It's only $5 per person and that gets you $2 off your purchase at the end so maybe we'll come back another time if/when it's safe but for now they've earned my 2 star rating for not being firmer about trying to save lives.

This farmers market is nice and I'm glad it's here. It's just very small and could use some more…read morelife injected into it. I also noticed prices a bit higher than Aksarben market.

I love this location and variety of vendors.read more