Great products, they even offer some gluten free things. Fun to interact with animalsread more

I always purchase from them at the Wheaton farmers market. I love their soups and chocolate chip…read morecookies. I stopped by the farm in Elburn. They have tons of goats and give you veggies to feed them for free. My son loved it! There's meat, veggies, desserts, soups, and some premade dinners for purchase.

I love this place so much. It's a 1890s living history museum, and there's so many interesting…read morethings to learn about here. In the winter, they do ice carving demonstrations that you can participate in. In the summer, they make hand-churned ice cream with the harvested ice from the winter and host an "ice cream social" for everyone to participate in. They also do maple sugaring demonstrations in the spring. Every hour, there are house tours where you can learn some history about life in the 1890s. The farm animals are adorable too. It's also free to get in. Perfect for adults and kids!

The website promotes the idea of having several things to do, which we didn't find to be the case…read more We arrived at 10am which is supposed to be tours of the farmhouse, didn't happen. One lady did say that, "someone probably looked outside and didn't immediately see anyone so they skipped it." We did walk around and see pigs, pet the sheep, saw cows. The horses were off under the sheds. A 30 min walk. Tha

This is my third year being a CSA member. Not only is the taste of the vegetables amazing, but…read morerecently it's been significantly cheaper than shopping organic at the big box stores. I go to the farm for pickup every week, and I love the variety, that I can pick and choose between over a dozen different herbs and veggies, the extras they often have, the UPick tomatoes and beans and etc. It's also such a relief to know where my food is coming from, that there are no chemical fertilizers or pesticides in it, that it's not downwind a feedlot so no chances of salmonella outbreaks in their leafy greens, that it hasn't been sprayed to ripen -- the peace of mind itself is invaluable. They have three seasons (spring, summer, and fall) that you can sign up for (that often sell out early, especially the summer season), as well as Thursday farmstands in the afternoon. Also, at the beginning of May they sell seedlings, with prices cheaper than The Growing Place, and most of the plants I buy from there thrive in my garden with no additions required (I put compost in the hole and around the base when I first plant them, mulch around the seedlings, and that's pretty much it, by mid-July I'm getting more tomatoes and basil and etc than I know what to do with).

Well-established CSA with a pop-up farmstand on Wednesday nights. Organic produce grown all from…read moreseed resulting in 28 weeks of pickups from Mother's Day to Thanksgiving... wow! Why settle for a grocery store tomato when you can have these beauties??

The Batavia Outdoor Market runs from May thru October on River Street offering fresh produce,cut…read moreflowers,cheeses,breads and meats from local merchants. It does get crowded and only street parking is available. In the Winter months they move indoors with less vendors. Definitely a fun way to spend a Saturday morning.

Lively Farmers Market by Fox River! A lovely park to stroll through, mature trees, bike paths &…read morespots to relax. This market offers a wide variety of products: plants, herbs, flowers, pastries, beignets, fresh fruit juices, tacos, tamales, elotes, fresh eggs, frozen meats & charcoal-grilled beef/goat/lamb skewers ready to be devoured! A bonus is the presence of friendly dogs in all sizes adds to the lively atmosphere. People are friendly in this small suburban town!

Back to Roots is delivering in a big, big way for the Warrenville community and surrounding area…read more Josh and his family have worked hard to provide a convenient, local place to get high quality, better-for-you and sustainably grown produce. The farm stand is humble, ostensibly operated from a repurposed home, that now functions beautifully as a working farm and twice-weekly (Wed and Sat) market. The parking is limited, but this has never been an issue for me. I recommend ordering ahead, but you can definitely show up during market hours and get in and out with no issues. What can I say -- literally everything is good. The salad mix is fresh and crunchy -- delicious. The tomatoes are the best I've ever had -- if you're lucky enough to get a box of cherry tomatoes, whip up a fresh pasta sauce or add them to a salad. If you're looking to try something new, Josh's stand won't disappoint: he's experimenting with growing new berries, fruit, and vegetables. What I love most about Josh's stand is that he's always friendly and excited to share the fruits of his labor with customers. If I order ahead, my order is always ready to go -- packed up well and kept cool till I arrive. I'm so glad Back To Roots is part of Warrenville.

I take a different route home from work on summer Friday's so I can stop here and at one of the…read moreother stands. I've been pleased with the vegetables I've gotten here.

This is just in regards to the pumpkin farm. I took my son (drove from Oak Park) because I wanted…read moreto take him to a pumpkin patch, and their web site looked good. You had to pay to take a ride back to the pumpkin patch, (which the website says is free) so you could buy a pumpkin.... pretty disappointing to say the least. It was a very small place and although the owner seemed very nice the staff was kind of bossy and grouchy. Also it is a very small area with a kids play area that is okay. The petting zoo is five animals in a very small pen. I would recommend Honey Hill for their pumpkins and fall experience. At least they take you back to their pumpkins for free..

I always am sad to see the Farmers Market pack up for the winter. It would be great fun to have an…read moreevent like Chicago has, like Kris Kringle Market, for a weekend in November. Baked items, Christmas things, and maybe even some groups to sing or play music.

Nice little farmer's market with a small town vibe! Just wish they had a few more vendors.read more

When it comes to apple orchards, you can do the "theme park" orchards or the "actual orchard"…read moreorchards. Jonamac is definitely the theme park version. Although you can buy tickets in advance, it doesn't save you time at the orchard. Unfortunately, you'll have to wait in line with all the people buying tickets with cash. You will save a few bucks buying online, however. The wait to get in is disappointing, but understandable. Just budget that into your timeline. When you enter, you'll pass lots of kid-friendly activities. The orchard itself is very small, and the trees are tiny. When we arrived October 7, most of the trees had been pretty well picked over. There were maybe 10 rows of apples available for picking. If you're looking specifically for apples, there are better options, like the nearby Honey Hill Orchard in Waterman. Jonamac does earn decent marks for the children's activities. There's a corn bin where your kids can play and slide. There are a couple of games inside. There's a trough where you can pump water and send rubber ducks down a chute. There's a slide and a petting zoo and one of those jumping pillows. There's a cider house, but we didn't go in because the line was out the door. Food trucks roll in around noon. The crowds really swell around that time. You can also buy pumpkins We got fresh cider and donuts from the bakery shop at the front. If you have small children, Jonamac is pretty good. If you're looking for bushels and bushels of apples, you'll probably want to go somewhere else with a more robust harvest.

Review for the Bakery - Visit on Sunday, 9/21/25…read more I visit the bakery specifically to purchase baked goods. Unfortunately, I've had consistently negative experiences with one of the staff members--an older woman who works in the bakery area. This was not my first encounter with her, and while I initially gave her the benefit of the doubt, her rude and dismissive attitude has remained the same over multiple visits. Most recently, on Sunday, 9/21, her demeanor was once again unfriendly and unwelcoming. In contrast, the younger staff members are always pleasant, attentive, and helpful, which I greatly appreciate. If you're visiting the bakery, I recommend seeking assistance from the younger team members for a better experience.