YES! A successful berry picking trip was completed this morning by yours truly. Saturday morning,…read moreYelpers Stephanie S. and Kathi M. and I made the trek all the way to St. Peters, only to have the farm closed for picking at 8:45am! WTF? They were that busy! I was bound and determined to go again and thus hatched my plot to get up early (and I'm NOT a morning person), arrive at the farm early, on a day during the week, when rain was in the forecast. This time, my plotting yielded success! Lakeview Farms is a pretty small U-Pick operation that's in St. Peters. It's really easy to find (score!) and has raspberry and strawberry patches. They also have pumpkins and gourds in the fall. They have a good website with up to date information on picking seasons. They also have a recorded message. They tell you to call the day beforehand to make sure picking conditions are good. It's hard to know when they are going to be picked out for the day. They say they are open from 7:30-11am but they often close way before 11. GO EARLY. Like 8am at the latest! Otherwise you might have trekked out there for nothing. One cool thing about this farm is that instead of going on a picking free for all, they give you your own area to pick in. That way, no one is infringing upon your territory and they can keep track of where has been picked over so the next person who comes to pick goes in an area with riper, not yet picked berries. That's a good model in my mind! When you arrive, you get your container(s), they tell you where to pick, and you do your thing. Then you go pay (CASH OR CHECK ONLY) and they either weigh your bounty (for strawberries) or do it by the container (for raspberries). I picked raspberries this morning and they added up to be less than $2 for one of the standard sized grocery store containers that costs a good $3-4. And you are REALLY buying locally! AND it's fun for kids and adults! They also have something called "digging for diamonds" where you can dig in sand hills for shiny rocks. The sky was ominous and it looked like it was about to pour when I left, so I was in a hurry and didn't ask about it. Another tip: A lot of the raspberries that are ripest and juiciest are in the middle of the bushes, which are thorny. You might want to bring a pair of garden gloves to prevent the ouchies! Oh yeah, and wear tennis shoes. There is mud and the grass is sorta long. I'd give this place 5 stars if I didn't have to get there so darn early to pick! But then again, props for it being a small locally owned place. And CHEAP. I definitely will be back SOON!

This was our first time here and it was fun! We picked strawberries (raspberries are in season…read moretoo). The price is cheaper than the grocery store, but a little expensive compared to Costco. However, you don't get an experience at Costco! When you check out, fill out a card for a pint of free strawberries for the following summer. Also, hold onto your crate! Bring it with you the next time you go picking and get a discount! The staff is friendly and efficient. Definitely going back soon! Easy stress free outing with small kiddos.

They are knowledgeable and personable, great customer service. I am impressed that their local,…read morefresh, sweet corn is available this early in the season, in supermarkets in the St. Louis area!

Decent pumpkin patch and would be great for families with small children. They have food trucks…read moregames and kids rides. The bad is that it is a dust bowl and with wet weather a mud bowl. Too costly for most. I do like reasonable priced and plentiful pumpkins if that is the end goal.

The sweetest people run this farm, and it's so cute and not overly-busy. Wonderful selection and…read morefun activities!

This is a great family owned farm outside of Red Bud. You get to park in a field and walk up the…read morehill, nope you don't mind because they always have the best pumpkins to pick from. This year we got orange pumpkins, but red ones, green ones, white one and yes even grey ones, and no they were not rotten. Plus you can grab a few gourds, toss them in your utility wagon and head back up to pay. I got 7 pumpkins for $25 yes that is what I said $25. The kids and adults can wind their way through the corn maze, if the kids are behaving badly you can totally leave them (just kidding) This is a great fun family day.

They have beautiful, various plants. A great selection & really good tomatoes, & other vegetables…read morein season!

This has been a family tradition for our family for over 30 years. Started with my own kids and we…read morenow take our grandkids. Pumpkins of all sizes. Great kids area.

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.

I love when they have pies and cookies at Goshen market. Try the flax seed cookies. So good and…read moretasty.

Amazing people and a beautiful farm with delicious apples. Had a quick stop on a road trip and it…read morewas a perfect place to stretch our legs.

Support local for sure…read more Nice farmers market in the heart of downtown Kirkwood. Staff is approachable and nice. Great options and plenty of items available. We were able to grab the last of the grapes. Flowers are gorgeous and they have different pottery too. It was a bit warm today but we'll definitely return to buy more items

Always love this market!! If you're looking for actual fresh produce, this is your spot! They have…read moreall sorts of vendors as well as a huge section for fresh fruits, vegetables, and homemade items! The people are super friendly and helpful as well. Parking is easy as well.

The weekend after Thanksgiving and after living in STL for 20 years we went for the first time! We…read morewill be going back every year! Large selection, lots of helpers to help you get exactly what you need and set up perfectly! Fresh garland, berries, trees and the indoor shop has so many stocking stuffers and beautiful decor and snacks!

It was quite busy when I arrived, but I snagged a parking place not far from the market. There were…read morelots of fresh Christmas trees, wreaths, and bows, a great selection of each! There were also so many things that I consider to be stocking stuffers, from jarred foodstuffs, to packaged containers of delicious looking sweets. I believe one could find just about anything you could want for final gifts or things to set out for guests. The best part is that nothing seemed overpriced for the quality of things that were available! It was a lot of fun to look around. The staff I encountered were cheerful and kind, and the vibe was "excited for Christmas". I am so glad I visited today!