During my lunch break today, I stopped in at the (newly reopened) Collinsville Farmers Market and…read moreso glad I did. Wow, the place looks great after being remodeled. Clean atmosphere, quick service, super friendly staff, ample parking and conveniently located. They have a large selection of seasonal items - pumpkins of all sizes and the most beautiful mums. Homemade, ready to eat items in the cooler - salsa, fruit salad, cucumber salad, coleslaw, and pasta salad. Great selection of deli meats and cheeses. Along with Million Dollar Pickles (reasonable priced at $5 bucks), candies, and seasonings. Plus all the essentials - milk, eggs, bread and of course fresh fruits and veggies at good prices. Bonus... locally owned and operated for over 45 years.

Great farmers market they have a great selection never disappointed I always go for their fresh…read morefruit

I've been visiting the Farmer's Market for years, more than a decade, and it's long been my first…read morestop for buying local produce, honey, and things like that all this time. But on a recent visit, I was there when a young man came in to drop off an application. He was neat and well-groomed, but he had long hair. The owner took his application and berated him -- that's really the only word I can use -- on his hair and told him he'd have to cut his hair before he'd even consider hiring him. The boy acknowledged that he'd do it if he was hired, thanked the owner, and left. And this is why I'm writing my review -- once the boy left, and he couldn't have been more than 16 or 17 so literally just a kid, the owner began mocking him and talking about how he'd never have such a "trash excuse for a human being working behind MY counter and representing MY business." I might understand that kind of attitude had he been talking about a particularly disheveled and sloppy person, but this was literally just a kid with long hair. He was wearing pressed pants and a polo shirt. He was neat and clean. He was completely respectful in all his interactions with the owner from the time he arrived until the time he left. There was absolutely no reason to talk about him like that -- *especially considering this was just a kid. The trash talk did not end there, but since my order was complete and I'd paid, I left while he was still ranting to anyone who'd listen -- customers and employees alike. As much as I've made the Farmer's Market a part of my life all these years, that is the last visit I will ever make. I get that he's the owner and can make whatever choices and decisions he wants, but to be so grossly unprofessional like that and about a KID who is looking for a JOB and not being the least bit rude to him at all? Yeah, I'll take my business elsewhere, thanks.

The workers are very friendly and helpful. The store is clean, stocked well, and they even assist…read moreyou with special orders for anything. Produce is fresh. Many other stores have produce that goes bad in a day or two but when I shop here my produce stays fresher longer and tastes better too. It does not taste picked too soon.

I love Fresh Thyme and this is my go to location. They truly have the best produce in the area. I…read morelove that a lot of their products are from local businesses and farms. They usually label items from that state or area you live in. The store is always clean and easy to navigate. Check outs are always fast and employees are quick to help. Great shopping experience.

Had a random craving for some kind of fruit spread for my morning toast and wanted to support a…read moremarket instead of going to a big store. Found this place online and saw their wide variety of fresh produce and was on my way! It's a cute shop with a lot to offer! Fruit and veggies greet you at the door. The nice man behind the counter gave me plenty of info about when they get more products and when business is in season. I probably will be coming back next month to try the other flavors of preserves! Parking is a little bit of a squeeze but nothing to worry too much about. You won't regret coming! I tried both spreads as soon as I got home and LOVE THEM BOTH!!

Very very nice gentleman that checked me out. I seen the sign heading to Bruce's auto repair, so…read moresince it looked new and is a local business I decided to make a quick stop in and ended up grabbing more produce than I expected ( I was like a kid in a candy store but with produce).The man inside (I didn't ask his name) was super nice and pleasant during my store visit, Now my only bad experience was parking. Though I was in there a short 10-15mins if that caused a bit of a conflict with the woman in the bakery next door. As there is minimum parking available in the lot and street parking well I wasn't sure if it was allowed. The bakery lady went out of her to inform me that next time I visited I can't park in front of her trash cans because it's a fire hazard. I told her ok I just ran in and the man inside said it was ok. She said no it's not you're blocking my cars and my trash cans so it's a fire hazard. I just told her don't worry about it I was going to go into her bakery to spontaneously buy goodies but now I'll never give her my business!! Better yet during business hrs she should park her vehicles on the street so customers know they have a place to park! With that being said if there's no parking in the lot you'll have to park on the street but you'll then understand why I didn't. So Produce store is a good place to stop in and support a local small business

Roger's Produce is a gem. No, it's not fancy, and it's definitely not in pristine shape either…read more However, if you want to support a family owned business instead of giving overpriced grocery stores your money, this is the place to do it. I feel better going here than Kirkwood Farmer's Market because it's lesser known and the prices are cheaper. Don't get me wrong, I love both, but Roger's is cheaper and sometimes has even better looking vegetables. They have a pretty good selection of pumpkins; most are uniquely shaped/colored. Nice spot!

Cute little side stop for good quality, affordable produce. Convenient location so you can stock…read moreup while running other errands. Parking in the lot can be a bit tight but there's plenty of street parking around. Shop local!

It's been Massey's Produce since 2015 but before that it was Grayson's and before that Art's for…read moredecades. With each successive owner the produce selection has become a bit less. However, Massey's still offers a fresh assortment of veggies and fruits typical in Midwestern pantries. Massey's also carries fresh milk and eggs, plus an assortment of local honey and James and jellies. Potted flowers, pumpkins, straw, and other decor items are stocked seasonally. Saturday mornings can be busy but weekdays it's easy to get in an out.

Recently opened under new owner Zack Massey. This place is exactly what a small community needs,…read morefresh fruit and friendly service. All items are hand picked by the owner and priced well below grocery stores or Walmart. I go here at least 3 times a week and I recommend you do the same. The owner also supports local schools through fruit donations. Overall, I highly recommend it.

We have been to this locally owned orchard several times and have enjoyed it every single time. My…read morekids absolutely love the free playground and the animals you can pet, and honestly, I love them too. The free tractor ride is such a nice bonus and always a hit. All of the picking spots are wonderful and make for such a fun family outing. The bakery on site is also amazing and always has the best goodies. Overall, this is one of our favorite places to visit and we always have a great time.

A nice alternative to some of the bigger and more popular orchards around St. Louis and across the…read moreriver in Illinois, Braeutgam Orchards is definitely a place you'll want to visit in the Fall for your annual pumpkin and apple picking traditions. Crowds were manageable and any line we stood in (whether it was for the tractor to take us to the orchard or in the bakery to buy goods) didn't take long to go through. Loved that there was no additional fee to ride the tractors to the orchards. The one downside is that while there is a bakery, there is no food stall to buy lunch or snacks like chips or hot dogs. If you plan on spending a portion of your day there, you'll want to be sure to bring a cooler with food. We made the mistake of assuming there would be things to buy for lunch and we left starving after snacking on a couple of apple cider donuts.

Wonderful foods to pick from; fantastically welcoming family/staff…read more We enjoyed a sunny Sunday afternoon driving around Calhoun County, for a first visit for my wonderful wife. We really enjoyed the afternoon, and Odelehr's Farmer's Market was a highlight. While I wanted 1 of most everything - jam, fruits, vegetables, and also ice cream and more, we selected: - TOE jam / Tandering, Orange and Elderberry jam, which were great Christmas stocking stuffers, filling the toes :) - fresh apples - so gooood - fresh bread and butter - so goood - local honey While this was our first visit, we will be back, through the year, to see the various items they offer. Thank you, Odelehr's Roadside Market!

Flowers are beautiful and their prices are excellent. Friendly staff and owners.Lots of homemade…read morejams, relishes, salsas and so much more. I highly recommend stopping in and take a peek!

This place is such a STL Staple. Fresh produce, local food vendors, and people selling their body…read moreoils, fragrances, foods and more. Prices on everything is reasonable. It gets crowded on the weekends. If you try and stagger the time that you go, it may not be as busy. Parking is meter/paid parking, but you may luck up and find free parking. It's a must if you are ever visiting STL or if you simply want to go to the farmers market!! I love going to the Soulard spice shop. It is one of my favourites.I have a few preferred produce stands i love going to for fresh fruits and vegetables. And don't forget about the flower shop.

Review Title: 4 Easy steps to 52 Saturdays of CONTROLLED CHAOS!…read more The MUST-DO thing for all St. Louis'ians and Non-St. Louis'ians. But you gotta do it right! Step 1: Schedule a Saturday off to yourself (yes, the Market's open Wed-Sat, but you get 100% vendorship on Saturdays) Step 2: Set your alarm clock EARLY! The trick is the "when" do you get there? Wait til the later hours of the day.. and every shop will be empty that you went for! I've learned this too many times in my sleep-in days, to get there way too late to find so many of the shops sold out, or the "runts" of the sales left. So figure out Early and then getup before then! Step 3: Get in your car and go shopping!!! (Follow the map of course!) Plain and simple you want fresh produce.. this is where you go. Whether it's veggies,. meats, baked goods, coffee, soaps, sweets, snacks, and even alchy beverages if you so desire! (and you just might as the day goes on) Get there early and load up! (Just warning you, you may have to make a few runs between your shops and your car, considering what you -could- load up on. Now as stated by many, it's a smorgasboard of what you can find, all along the entire market. (but just a word of advice, whatever you buy at the market, please clean and store PROPERLY as soon as you get home, this is a farmer's market and you can lose some fresh produce REALLY QUICK!) And just remember you're going to have to fight your way through the crowds. because EVERYONE and their relative knows to come here. (Picture yourself in a demolition derby with everyone.. cause that's what it's going to feel llike... Controlled Chaos! **See I knew I'd fit the title in here somewhere*) I will admit you there are some vendors that sell the usual "touristy wares" on occasion, such as "gold jewelry", Sports uniforms (Battlehawks, Cardinals, Blues), you know the quick .. touristy stuff. But the real value is the food and the food 'trucks', including BBQ , New Orleans style cuisine, mediterranean.. you know everything you can find at a farmer's market :) STEP 4: And to top off the day. a real daiquiri or bloody mary to seal the deal! And there you have it folks... 4 steps to a Controlled Chaos of a Saturday in the Lou!!

Good values and selection. Most items not National name…read morebrands, but quality is still above average, Great prices especially on milk, eggs, fresh fruit and fresh vegetables. Typically prices are 25% below Schnucks and at least 30% below Dierbergs. I wish they opened earlier than 9 AM.

New location! Located at the old HH Greg, Ultimate electronics store. Open about almost a week ago!…read moreI've been to many Aldi locations before and they all have the same layout, except for this one. But very similar. This location is built very nicely on the inside and of course the store is super clean (you would hope so since it's brand new). Aldi's is become more and more popular with affordable fruits and veggies to purchase! Well other food too. I mainly shop at Aldi's for their fruits and veggies. I wouldn't recommend some stuff but most seem to be ok. I'm happy they opened up a location in Fairview!