Camping in Manistee and we were driving around seeing the lay of the land. We came upon Orchard…read moreMarket and pulled into a large parking lot, not too busy, late afternoon. Very large market to check out, beautiful fruit and vegetables to temp you. Deli, bakery, jellies, they had it all. What got our attention was the homemade goodies displayed and I cannot pass up cookies and pie's! Even though it was 4:00PM, they still had ample choices to choose from. We purchased a package with 8 Ginger Snap cookies and also purchased a Cherry Pie. The pie was 20.00 and it was pretty heavy, hmm, loaded with lots of cherries you think ??? Cookies were 5.70. Ladies were very sweet and appreciative of our purchase. We both had a cookie for the drive home, husband loves these cookies and they were fresh, moist and darn tasty. Had a slice of pie after dinner and I must give credit, when credit is due, it was delicious, worth the 20.00. At the country market's, that's pretty much the going rate, give or take 1.00. Check out this market, lots of good stuff. Debbie Riverview/ Mich.

I have a second home close to Orchard Market. We love the variety of goods they offer, like fresh…read morebaked goods, veggies and fruits. Just went in last week for the first run of sweet corn from their farm in back. The best! It sure seems as though I need corn on the cob in a Michigan Summer, Blueberries were fresh as well.

The Market is a store you must visit! They have beautiful veggies, abundant flowers to pick from,…read moreand about any garden supply or accessory you would need. If you have landscaping to do, The Market is the place to shop. Their staff is friendly and helpful. Grab some homemade, bakery goodies while you are there. Marie Fay

I'm used to being ripped off up North. Hey, the economy up there depends largely upon the tourist…read moreinflux from May through September, so I don't really hold it against them. In fact, I kind of expect it. That being said, Grassa's (formerly Stones) is a terrific exception to the rule. Flat upon flat of beautiful plants/flowers/vegetables at prices far less than you'd find in Chicago. Crazy massive selection. Cheesy lawn statues and fountains? Yes indeedy, and at remarkably fair prices! Gardening implements, trees, bushes, seed, they have it, all of it at very fair prices, Northern Michigan or not. They also have a very nice farm market where they have local produce and other items. Yesterday, I got some lovely local asparagus at .99 cents a pound. Yes, that's right, .99 a POUND. I also picked up a beautiful local blackberry jam for about $3.00, a loaf of fresh baked bread, and an addictive house made snack mix loaded with slivered almonds, pepitas, sesame sticks and other goodies.. In addition, they have refrigerator cases loaded with cheese, beverages, etc. so it's a good place to stock up for a road trip. A great stop on your way up North or on your way home. Helpful and friendly staff, an emphasis on local items, huge selection and great prices. One of my favorite annual stops on my trips to and from Glen Arbor.

This place is absolutely adorable and the staff are ridiculously sweet. We stopped in on the way to…read moreSilver Lake to grab some snacks for our girls' wine weekend and it was a total hit! Everything was fresh and homemade. The prices were great. I can't wait to stop back in!

Absolutely worth the detour! This little bakery may be tucked away in the middle of nowhere, but…read moreit's a hidden gem you won't want to miss. We stopped in on our way north, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. The sticky buns were out of this world--gooey, perfectly spiced, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. And don't even get me started on the apple fritters--loaded with juicy apple chunks and just the right amount of sweetness. Pro tip: get here early, because the locals clearly know how good it is, and things sell out fast. Trust me, it's worth the drive!

The town of Ludington is super charming, and so is its farmers market / artisan market that takes…read moreplace on Thursdays and Fridays during the summer (late May through late September). Thursday is the artisan market, and Friday is the farmers market. We visited on a Friday, which was farmers market day, but I also felt like there were quite a few artisans selling their goods. When we visited the farmers market in late August, people were selling plums, peaches and other stone fruit; apples; local cheese; local honey; cut flowers; and lots more. I also saw people selling handmade ceramics, candles, polished stones and crafty things. This is a small but highly curated farmers market with a good sampling of what the people of Ludington are growing and creating. The farmers market is located in Legacy Plaza in downtown Ludington. Just steps away is a pavilion, where a guy with a guitar was playing music (including a Mazzy Star song! He has good taste.). I've been told that there is usually live music happening during farmers market days. Just off the pavilion is a grassy area where kids can play, a couple of corn hole sets, and lots of tables and seats. You're also steps away from restaurants and shops (including Keeper's Fish Shack), so you can shop and dine and relax all in one spot during the summer.

This is a fun local spot to buy fresh cherries and some tasty treats. The staff are all very sweet…read moreand are passionate about what they do. We bought the cherry strudel and cherry muffins and we loved them both! They have a beautiful garden labyrinth to walk through in the grounds and is a great place to take your family.

Don't miss this farm if you're in town! Great local options. You must try their cherry turnovers…read moreand pastries. They also have cute gift items and a gorgeous lavender garden. I always buy some loose lavender to put in little bags for gifts. Always friendly staff and you can't go wrong supporting our local farmers!

Clean nice place, good service. Sadly prizes went up this year, so will buy less ........read more

Wonderful fresh produce and easily accessible from highway. Definitely look forward to stopping in…read moreagain.