Reasonable, friendly, Good selection. We enjoyed meeting the…read moreowner and petting the baby cows.

This is such an adorable farm and they have some of the best dairy products! Whenever we come to…read moreIllinois we always try to make sure we stop by! We love getting to see the baby calves and pick up some cheeses as well. I would highly recommend coming here if you are looking for local experience!

Stopped in while visiting family. They offer a wide variety of olive oils and vinegars but it's…read moredifficult to try any of them. You have to find an employee and they give you a large sample and walk away. You absolutely don't need a large sample and if you want to try more than one good luck. Perhaps we just went on a bad day but as a cook and a fairly knowledgeable person of oils and vinegars that I like I was hopeful to find a small business close to my mom that we could visit. I won't be back.

This store is a jewel. The employees are always friendly and helpful. The tastings steer me…read moretowards the exact products I will enjoy. Olive Bin is a must-see when entertaining out-of-town guests. I particularly enjoyed the Sicilian Lemon white vinegar in ice water. Refreshing and healthy!

Best natural foods market in Bloomington. Green Top Grocery might be the only one of course. It has…read morea lot packed into this kind of small market and store. Has a lot of things grown locally. The prices are kind of high, which is the only bad thing. A lot of all natural and organic food and items. It's got some pretty interesting things and you can even order a hot meal. The selection isn't as good as something like Whole Foods, but it's locally owned. Has a lot of the things you can find somewhere else cheaper. That's the bad thing about it, so if you're just looking for good prices they won't have these. Even so, there's a few things that aren't bad. The staff is fairly knowledgeable. Comparing to other stores, it seems best as a complement to other places to get groceries. Its worst thing is the prices. The good things include locally grown products, and plenty of options for vegans and vegetarians.

This is by far one of the best health food stores I've ever been too in the state of Illinois. It's…read moreway better than anything too in Chicago nearly 3 hours away! This place offers so much to guests, it's a newer, very clean and well kept store. The selection of what is offered is comprehensive. Amazing health food that is great for my wife who is on gluten free diet. Their soups are absolutely delicious. Great deals and best of all, there's hard to find products I've never seen before! They have an eatery upstairs, they offer classes too! They're always promoting local happenings in the area on the bulletin board by the restroom. Staff here was a pleasure to be around. They even encourage everyone to become an owner too which really isn't much. They have over 6,000 owners and after my experience here I might consider becoming one too! Free boxes! My wife was really happy about how they sort out their trash here too! This is the standard bearer of what a health store should be. I don't come to Bloomington much but I highly suggest visiting this place! One of the best health food stores I've been too!

This place has unique and interesting items that are high quality and a bit expensive…read more They have a variety of different items such as kitchen, bakeware, desserts, etc. I plan to stop by again in the future

Awesome store. Great gifts, popcorn and candy!!! I take my family in periodically and am never…read moredisappointed.

wow this food was so good. came a little after open and got helped right away. drinks didn't take…read morelong just got some waters and sodas. then ordered food and that didn't take too long either, timing was reasonable. the server was very nice and the bartender as well. i got the cesar wrap 9/10, towards the bottom is was thigh meat i think and i didn't like that very much. the wings 10/10 it was half off as well. super flavorful. off the menu the spicy chicken pita 7/10, could use a little more flavor. all fries were very good and the ranch was very good reminded me of wing stop ranch.

Local Tap Craft Kitchen and Ale House in El Paso, Illinois, has quickly become a culinary standout…read moresince its 2022 opening, blending community roots with inventive Midwest flavors. Owned and Managed by Aaron Thomas with his really great team. This family-friendly alehouse prioritizes local partnerships and menu creativity, earning its place as a surprise standout in central Illinois' dining scene. Culinary Highlights The menu shines with elevated bar classics, including Ropp Jersey Cheese curds sourced from Normal, Illinois. ~a crispy, creamy nod to regional agriculture.  Wings tossed in bourbon-Sriracha glaze and lemon-pepper buffalo rub draw regulars, while the Italian beef sandwich, paired with sweet potato fries and maple mayo, offers a sweet-savory twist. The showstopper is the custom steak-blend burger: certified Angus beef smashed on a brioche bun, smothered in American cheese, and served with loaded fries-a "step above" typical pub fare. Surprise Standout Culinary Chronicles' sleeper hit is the maple mayo dip, a sweet-smoky companion to crispy sweet potato fries. While rumors swirl about its cult following, the dip exemplifies The Local Tap's knack for balancing familiarity with innovation. Community and Craft True to its name, the restaurant champions local breweries such as White Oak, Riggs Beer Company, and Casper Brewing. Also, fostering a patio-to-indoor vibe that's equally suited for family dinners or friend gatherings. Weekly cocktail features, like the raspberry Long Island iced tea and barrel-aged Old Fashioned, underscore their bar program's versatility. With its commitment to Midwestern flavors, community ties, and dishes that surprise even seasoned foodies, The Local Tap is a destination worth the drive. As Osborn and Thomas expand their culinary playbook-including this week's chicken cordon bleu ciabatta with white wine cream sauce-the restaurant solidifies its role as El Paso's flavorful heartbeat.

I visited this place early October. This was an amazing farm! The Fall activities were much more…read morethen I expected based on the photos I found of it online. There was SO many activities! I Just recommend to visit early or midweek, we were passing through so we were there at 12:30 on a Saturday and it was PACKED, a wait for every activity and super long waits for coffee and food. One (of the two) port-a-potty was full, pretty gross. There was another bathroom on site but I didn't see how many stalls it had, like was long.

We have been coming here once to twice a year and I'll have to admit they do a great job!! They put…read moremoney back into this place. Something new every year. All my grandkids love it! The food is good but the wait can be long. This is a family fun establishment. I would give it 5 stars but the prices are HIGH. for 3 adults and 2 children it was over $100 just to get in. 2 dozen donuts, 2 bags of popcorn, and 4 caramel apples was $55. Again, great family fun but a little expensive.

I have been on the hunt for korean bbq and ramen since I've moved here in April of last year but…read morehaven't been able to find anything. When my husband told me about this store, I knew I had to come!! They are a small store but they have so much!! I found miso paste, various ramen noodles, asian crackers/snacks, unique veggies, miso paste, spicy kimchi etc. I cannot wait to experiment with all the goodies I came home with. The man at the register was also very friendly and helpful. I will definitely be returning.

Was stuck in town during COVID-19 and decided to take up some oriental cooking. Man, was I glad to…read morefind this place! Definitely has 98% of almost any recipe if it's from within the eastern asian area. Prices pretty comparable with NYC and Chicago markets. Has a great variety of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japan seas ingredients and snacks. The store owner was very knowledgeable when he made some suggestions on how to improve my mapo tofu, and it can put better than I imagined! Seems to really love helping customers with their shopping needs and special recipes. Much nicer that the store workers in big city's markets that don't want to help at all. Turns out he's really into cars too!

This is one of my favorite farmer's markets. We come here whenever we are in town on a Saturday…read moremorning. There are so many local, fresh offerings!! Parking is easy. We've never parked more than a block or two away. My favorites are the breakfast sausage, honey and produce vendors. They also have fresh flowers, beef, eggs and breads and pastries. Everyone has bags, but if you are buying from multiple vendors, do your wrists a favor and bring a shoulder grocery bag. They sometimes have a band for entertainment.

It's still early in the season, and this was my first visit, but I am very much a fan…read more - You can use a credit card to buy tokens, which all vendors accept. There is a $2 fee to do so, but the money goes to help support the farmers and the market, and it's $2 whether you buy $10 or $50. (So get $50! Tokens don't expire.) - WIC cards accepted, with no additional fee. Badass. - BIG!! Spans a good 4-5 blocks downtown, both farmers and artists. - Lots of doggie-watching to be done. - Prices are fair and farmers are friendly. - Local, mostly organic, know-your-farmer food! - Live music - DELICIOUS food! This is a treasure! I'll be back every Saturday I can.

We needed to have two bigger Bradford pears and three big spruce trees cut down due to disease…read more Brent gave us an estimate and the crew came to the house as so as the back yard allowed them and their machinery to not tear up the yard. Great communication-they were there when they said that they would be and left when they said that they would-very efficient. Charlie gave us lots of info for our remaining trees and we will have him spray in the future. This is the second time that we have used Embark and would recommend to anyone.

We needed to get rid of a large, mature Bradford Pear tree in our front yard. Brent, the owner of…read moreEmbark Tree Removal, got back to us right away after we contacted them through their online message form. He came over in-person and gave us, by far, the most reasonable quote of five from the various companies who came and gave us estimates. While examining our trees, it was obvious that he was knowledgeable about his job. He was friendly and did not rush the estimate, taking time to find out what we needed, answer our questions, offer advice, and create a plan for the scope of the work. On the day of the removal, Brent and his team of nine guys - with a bucket truck, chipper, skid loader, and chainsaws descended upon the job and got right to it. It was immediately apparent they were professionals and impressive to watch how they all worked together like the proverbial well-oiled machine. They worked quickly, in a highly organized and efficient manner. Even if I didn't need a tree removed, I think I would pay money just to watch them in action- it was amazing! They had the tree felled, cut up, chipped, and all cleaned up in a little over an hour. They asked if we wanted firewood from it, cut up a nice selection, and neatly stacked it on the driveway for us. We also had them trim a maple tree in the back yard and we were very pleased with how it came out. Communication from start to finish was timely and professional. We were surprised and extremely grateful that Brent went out of his way to get us worked in as quickly as possible, as we had time constraints and needed the job done asap. We also needed the stump ground and it was done the next day. We could not be more pleased with the job Embark did for us and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone for tree removal, stump grinding, and pruning.