We're briefly updating our commentary about the Bantam Market, but our thoughts about it haven't…read morechanged all that much. It remains a small, independently owned store with a surprisingly full stock, lots of fresh meats, deli items, produce, a large beer cooler with all the local and foreign brands you night desire, and a very friendly and helpful staff. We're especially fond of the nice folks behind the deli counter. Our complaints are about the same: the prices hover on the high side. The prices are generally quite a bit higher than the nearby Stop and Shop, but honestly, the quality of their locally produced items is far higher. Still, if you're buying some basics like soup or milk, you'll pay more here, and some prices can be really way up there. Sometimes we're frustrated by that, other times we're grateful to find some delicious fresh fish or prepared salads. Bantam is not our first market of choice, but we're here regularly for some things we like and want.

A small neighborhood market with a kickin' deli. Not really the place to do "normal grocery…read moreshopping", as others have previously stated, it's on the expensive side (in some cases, outrageously so). But if you're looking for unique food items, this is your place. For me, I stop in often just to pick up some fried chicken from the deli, it's the best around -- juicy & meaty, but not greasy, and the coating is very tasty. $6.99 a pound. That fried chicken is 5 Stars every time. Friendly crew, but the checkout can be a bit of a process though, the place does a brisk business, and the parking lot is always full.

Really like this store. Has more of a market feel. Well stocked, good people. It's on my way home…read morefrom work to Watertown. I am baffled, however, by how much more expensive it is, by and large, than the Canaan CT and Watertown CT locations that I also frequent. To me I would imagine pricing would be set globally from the home office. But, I'm clearly wrong or missing something. I like going here. But will only do so if I am willing to pay for the travel convenience. .

I've been to many Stop & Shop stores - this is one of the nicer and newer ones. The aisles &…read moreshelves looked neat and clean when I was there yesterday. It definitely looks much more upscale than the one in Greenwich CT which feels outdated. The public restroom could be improved.

The Discerning Palate is located in the old Litchfield Jail, next to the Bakehouse of Litchfield…read more There is parking available on the Green, and you can easily get there by way of the crosswalk. There's also limited 15 minute parking behind the jail. The store, I had heard, was a cheese store. But it's a lot more than that. It's more of an international grocery store, with everything you need for a fancy dinner. Noodles, sauce, spices, frozen tortellini, etc, but of course there is also cheese! There's some in small refrigerated cases that are prepacked, and others that are cut to your requested weight. The cashier was very conscientious and weighed out the cheese as closely as she could. It was on the higher end of the price scale, but also delicious and I wish I had more! I tried the Bleu and gorgonzola, and although the gorgonzola was surprisingly soft, they were worth every cent!

An exceptional shop. I live close by and love to stop in for goodies. Best Parma in the…read moreneighborhood.

Since I've been on a Keto diet for the past year, I keep my carbohydrate levels very low, so that…read moremeans "no bread". I broke that rule this week, and dropped into Bantam Bread to purchased a loaf of sourdough bread. Brought it home, had a few slices with butter, it was good. My Mother In Law & wife really liked the sourdough too. All the breads are made there fresh daily, of course. Bantam Bread has a nice selection of baked goods also. Can't say that I'll partake in those anytime soon, but I could always bring some home for the non-carnivores living in the house. Since I pass by this shop four days a week, I know I'll drop in occasionally to pick up more sourdough bread, even if it's not for myself.

One of my absolute favorite bakeries!!! They have some of the best bread. Absolutely love the…read moresourdough and the Kalamata olive sourdough bread. Always great service, it's a cute little place. I take a ride up to Bantam from New Haven a few times a year mainly just for Bantam Bread!

Market in the center of town. A hub for the community. Love the Zero Prophet coffee and the…read moreFascia's chocolates - both items are addictive! They used to have a great rice & beans hot offering. Haven't seen that one in awhile. But check on what's cooking for lunch as it changes.

Not cheap but they are quite well stocked for a rural supermarket. I spotted cheeses, a nice…read morebutchery, plenty of bakery goods and a few aisles of grocery. Selection was great and picked up some sliced cheese and a container of fried chicken that made for a pretty decent dinner while I was watching the electrons flow into my van at the Juice Bar https://www.yelp.com/biz/juice-bar-washington?hrid=mkPtiHKxoONaAEZ_pF4UFw. There is plenty of parking here in front of the Washington Depot Town Hall. [Round number review 18400 overall - 66 in Connecticut - 1922 of 2022.]

Eating March's Farms Food for over 40 years when I moved to the area. Every year we grow and this…read moreFamily Farm is Wonderful not just Apples even though they Are The Best. From spaghetti squash to peaches I don't know I bought it all. They also have pies in the wall amazing and I think they have a cream pie in the freezer in the summer. Enjoy having different activities. They have here throughout the year but just amazing family run Farm better than any grocery store, clean organized, friendly family in the Fast service can't beat it. March Farm Square memories are made.

It was a beautiful, albeit brutally hot day for picking! The sun was relentless out in the orchards…read moreand pumpkin patch, but the satisfaction of finding the apples at the top and pumpkins made us almost lol forget the heat. They had Frankie's and a bounce house there that day as well. Always check to see what cool events or music they have going on at the top! They have a playground for the kids I forgot to grab pics of, and have a farm store. Which of course is a bonus as well, we grabbed some pops and treats. If you don't want to have a pre picked pumpkin they do offer hay rides to the field for pick your own there too!

Somehow I've never been inside here even tho I live and work close by and it was such a refreshing…read morechange. The hot ready to take food area had a great selection and all looked appealing and tasted pretty good too. The service was nice, and atmosphere was easy going. Nice little store.

Great hot bar. Lots of sales. A great small market. I shop here almost everyday. They bake thier…read moreown bread,muffins and rolls.

The Bantam Farmers Market is gem! It's not large -- maybe a dozen or so vendors -- but the…read moreselection of fresh farm foods is quite remarkable. So many great looking red tomatoes with carrots, yummy arugula, lettuce, just-picked corn, hand-made cheeses, a huge variety of peppers -- and add in pretty flowers, cheeses, soaps and even a tarot reading! Most vendors operate under a covered shed which protects against bad weather, and the vibe here is friendly and upbeat. It feels good to be supplementing your groceries with this fresh foods, most of them grown in area farms. There's also a food truck parked here and picnic tables underneath the shed if you're hungry (there is a homemade pizza stand, too). The market operates on Fridays from 3-6 p.m. up to the end of September. We highly recommend stopping by if you're in the neighborhood.

We stopped in this ice cream shop after dinner next door. We've heard great things so I was excited…read moreto try their ice cream out. The farm's restaurant and bakery is also nearby. They also sell cheese and more; I bought their award winning and delicious cheese, Europa. The ice cream was also amazing. There was a line but it moved quick. I got the butter pecan, wow amazing. I highly recommend a visit if you love ice cream!

Stopped here on 4th of July on my way to Hidden Valley Preserve. Got here at 10:45 thinking we'd be…read morethe 1st ones there that morning but there were already a few groups outside eating ice cream. The sweet cream w/ chocolate chips and toasted almond coconut were excellent and the waffle cone made it absolutely outstanding. Wish it was closer but it's in a scenic area and well worth the drive.

"'Til I have the possession of everything she touches 'Til I…read morestep on the brake to get out of her clutches 'Til I speak Double Dutch to a real double duchess" (Elvis Costello) We were chatting about Litchfield County with the attendant at the White Memorial Conservation Center and she mentioned the many "World Class" bakeries in the area. So, when we visited the Dutch Epicure Shop, we had some high expectations. Epicure Shop is a righteous title, because they sell quite a bit of high-end epicure foods -groceries, soups, a huge deli, and a bakery with breads and pastries. They've developed a big reputation for their European pastries, breads, cookies and cakes. Yup, they make everything on the premises. As you walk around their store, you'll see German meats and sausages, Dutch and European cheeses, teas, jams, chocolates from all across Europe, and a selection of Dutch food and Dutch groceries. I was perplexed by the large selection of Indonesian foods here, but when I fired up the old Google Machine for an explanation, I learned that the Dutch ruled Indonesia from 1815 to 1920! Anyway, back to the food. We zeroed in on the bakery choices and picked up three items for $15. Our Blueberry Lemon Scone was pretty large and was topped with a delicate layer of vanilla icing. It tasted more of blueberry than lemon but was super fresh and delicious. The Almond Triangles were sold as a pair for $6. They were fantastic. Hidden between the sliced almond topping and a graham cracker-like crust was a sweet fruit layer that reminded me of apricot jam. These are addictive. The Raspberry Almond Fruit Tart was another layered treat with an almond glazed topping and a thin raspberry jam layer inside the tart. Our bakery treats were excellent and pretty reasonably priced for their home-baked quality.

The best cheese cake I've ever had. Hard to describe the flavor and texture without mentioning…read moreheaven. After cooking a big Christmas meal, having this dessert made my life so easy. Their Christmas cookies are excellent with a wide variety of flavors. Thank you!