White Lotus Farms is an amazing place to bring the kids on Wednesday and Saturday mornings to go…read morefeed the goats grass and just enjoy a low-key fun morning with a friend. I don't love that. They have extremely deep pond very close to the area where lots of children are. It doesn't feel very safe. I find that their bakery items are delicious and they have good coffee too . You can definitely feel religious undertones and not feel slightly strange to me, but I do enjoy the products that they make, and everybody is very kind . There are lots of fun places to take pictures in the flowers into tour the religious grounds.

I've wanted to try White Lotus Farms and I was able to get a few things when they were set up at…read moreEastern Market. I got an olive levain loaf of bread and a morning bun. The bread was very good, filled with Kalamata olives. The morning bun sort of reminded me of a croissant with cinnamon sugar in a spiral shape, it was decent, but I wouldn't get it again. The stand was very busy, they had a large variety of things, I wasn't able to check out anything besides the baked goods. Ok get bread again, next time I go to Eastern Market.

Amy and Manchester Blooms were lovely! I took a friend with me to pick flowers yesterday. It was an…read moreamazing weather day and the drive out in the Jeep with the top down was an added bonus. Amy was friendly and very willing to share her knowledge. You can pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the farm and flowers while eating. There are a few tables with shade sails provided or bring a blanket. We truly enjoyed our experience. . There was s a pita potty and hand washing station available . You pay by the container and keep it when you leave so flowers are in water for your return trip . Bring sunscreen, water and walking shoes

I had so much fun with Pick Your Own! I now have a beautiful flower arrangement on my kitchen…read moretable. It was a quick and easy weekend event! Thank you so much also to Amy! She was an amazing host and owner! I would love to come back during sunflower season.

A group from my cohousing community trekked out for a U-pick of their apples today - I wasn't able…read moreto make it on the trip myself, but I did get two of their delightful tiny samosas (donut-hole sized) with tamarind and coriander (I think) chutney, and they were *amazing.* I'm definitely going there myself when I can. I just love the idea of apples, cider, and samosas, even more than cider donuts.

I love the vibe here! This is a cute local grocer that has prepared, local, fruits, veggies, and a…read moresmall selection of cheeses/meat/ spices/ dry goods. They carry some zingermans products and their catering is very convenient around the holidays. They carry Christmas trees in the winter and lots of herbs, flowers, etc outside in the warmer months. I *love* their quiches. They have become a holiday staple in our family on Christmas and Thanksgiving morning. Lately I've been coming for postpartum prepared meals because I know their ingredients are decent. Everything is a bit pricey, but I know the stuff is quality and we've had such a good experience with their catering department. That we will be shopping here for a long time.

Fun specialty grocery store! They live up to their namesake of Produce Station with a beautiful…read moreselection of fresh fruits and veggies, with a lot of local sourcing. Only place in town I could find rhubarb the last week of March - Michigan grown! I was surprised but delighted to browse their extensive selection of craft beers, ciders, and non-alcoholic beverages. This is definitely a good place to go if you're looking for something fun to try, or to bring something unique to a dinner party etc. They also have meat, dairy, a lot of ready-mades, and a nice looking salad bar. It is overall more expensive than other grocery stories, but presumably shopping here is supporting a local business and local farmers.

I feel like this place is a hidden gem! Or did everyone else know about it, except me? I love…read moreseasonal activities in general, but especially love the fall. I found this pumpkin picking spot somewhat randomly, but like that it's really close to where I live (convenient!). It's just outside of town such that it feels like a rural/farm area and experience, but convenient to get to. It's relatively no frills - a great option if you're really just looking to buy pumpkins at a good price without much additional fanfare. They have them organized by price/size so it's easy to browse and find what you're looking for. The selection is really broad, both in terms of size and look! They also have a cute little photo spot. The overall size of the place is pretty small, lends for an efficient pumpkin selection process. (No walking through big patches trying to find the perfect pick.) Not a lot of parking, but guessing this place isn't as busy as some of the other pumpkin picking spots where there are a million other activities too. I was one of two people there when I went. There's an attendant for purchasing. One thing that intrigued me when I visited - they had a small plot with a bunch of sunflowers (at/past season end). I wonder if they sell sunflowers when they're in season. Something to check out next year!

Take the kids...no kids?...take yourself and your friends for a beautiful autumn ride to Wells…read morePumpkin Farm (a real farm), just outside of Ann Arbor. Easy, beautiful drive, lots of pumpkins, all separated by price, lots of price points from $.50 on up for every budget. You'll have a ball! Easy in and out parking, convenient shopping. I haven't had this much fun at Halloween since I was a kid. You gotta go there for the peaceful ride, the autumn leaves, great prices, great selections, lots of fun and excellent service. Take cash!

Follow or check out @a2market (Instagram) for the latest updates on what's going on at the market!…read moreI definitely have a soft spot for the Ann Arbor Farmers Market, as I've been going here for years and years. Located in charming Kerrytown, you can easily bundle farmer's market shopping with strolling through Kerrytown shops, downtown shops, and/or grabbing a tasty meal while you're out too. Saturday mornings through early afternoon year-round, and Wednesdays May-Dec. I will say that this year it seems like Wednesday market is much more sparse in terms of vendors and offerings than it used to be, but still a nice option for a less busy day. Artisan market on Sundays, and occasional events throughout the year as well - like the Christmas market each December (one evening only). Parking can be a little hectic - have to be kind of lucky to get a market lot spot or one of the spots on Detroit St (paid), but there are other street parking options and nearby lots and garages. I used to like going Wednesdays before 8am, because I could always get a spot on Detroit St and it was free before then.

The Ann Arbor Farmers Market is solid overall, with a few caveats that come with the territory…read more Parking isn't great, but honestly, if you're expecting amazing parking in Ann Arbor, that's on you. It's part of the experience. Come prepared to walk a bit and you'll be fine. The vendors clearly put in a lot of effort. You can tell there's pride in what they're offering, and the market itself has a good atmosphere. That said, I didn't really find anything I needed or couldn't live without this visit. The items were fine, just not quite what I was hoping for. I do wish the vendors could get a little more bang for their buck, whether that's higher traffic, better layout, or stronger buyer energy. The effort is there, and it deserves to be rewarded. All in all, it's a nice stop, worth checking out, and still a good market even if it wasn't a standout haul for me this time. Four stars.

I can't say enough good things about TeaHaus. I love tea, and feel like it doesn't get as much love…read moreas coffee in terms of just the experience of tasting, smelling, etc. Thankfully, they ship, so I can order my teas when I get back home as well. Honestly, I was a bit overwhelmed when I came in. There's a tea bar area, the loose leaf tea wall, pastries and other desserts, swag, a tasting area, and apparently it was trivia night tonight. I experienced all of this in just the first minute or two of entering. And it was packed! I really appreciate the time taken to explain the shop to me and walk me through many of the teas. Although they were busy, I didn't feel rushed (there were 2-3 people working the registers) and it felt very personal chatting. I was able to smell a bunch, and could really tell the differences in them. I ended up getting 3 50g bags and 2 sample bags, plus some stickers and pins. Really excited to try these out. Their range goes from darker to lighter, and they have a wide variety of black, green, rooibos, and herbal teas/blends.

It's bigger than it looks from the outside!…read more There is some seating by the windows and then some near the back area (behind the "tea bar"). They are selling really cute tea ornaments and they have other things like tea pots and cards with funny phrases like "It was you Oolong." They don't have a physical menu because the flavors constantly change. You can look online but for the most part, have to stand behind the counter in diff areas to see alll the flavors! I spotted Almond Milk Tea and she let me smell it and I was sold! It smelled wonderful! When it was actually brewed, it was ok though. It doesn't really have milk in it either :0p My MIL got the Hisbiscus (a tad too sour) and my husband got the Japanese Cherry green tea (that was good and has a mild flavor if you like that sort of thing). They have signs on the table that there is no Wifi because they encourage unplugged conversations and connections.

We stumbled across this neat little candy shop and went inside. The staff here is exceptional! They…read morewere extremely attentive and friendly. This type of service really made our day. They have a lot of neat things in here besides candy as well. We ended up buying a Jaws poster. They have so much selection and definitely worth going in to see all they have. We would return again.

This is an interesting fun place. We just walked in here and they had lots of things to look at a…read morevariety of different unique candies and foods. The service was fine and they were just your standard checkout people. It was bright, well lit and lots of interesting things to look at. It was very busy. But it was set in the right tone in terms of where it's located and what we were doing there. Would recommend coming back to check things out. Even though there was a lot of things, it was more for the look of it like some really good candies I think. I prefer candies that have less artificial ingredients and maybe imported from Europe versus some of the things that they have which are kind of more for fun than to Eat

I travel regularly to Argus from Jackson to buy local organic produce; being a vegan, I can't…read morestomach the idea of eating grocery store food. This is as local as you can get, without visiting the farm personally. They also have a great selection of locally sourced meat and dairy; and a cozy enclosed patio to enjoy a coffee and a fresh pastry. The vibe is earthy and relaxed, without a red cap in sight. If you care about your food, you need Argus in your life.

I ordered a hot mocha from their coffee counter, and sadly it was not that great, I can hardly…read moretaste the mocha flavoring. The rest of the building is really neat and I'm sure convenient for those that live nearby to grab a few fresh groceries. Employees were a little awkward, they didn't necessarily greet me when I walked in.

I live nearby and have been driving by here for YEARS but it was always at night well after they're…read moreclosed (it's on our drive home from the Emagine movies in Saline). Everytime we passed their big red barn I would say, "I gotta go there and check it out!" And then I'd forget until the next time we drove by. I just always went by too late in the evening to do anything about it! BUT I finally found myself there during the day and now that I've actually been I'm so mad at myself for all the amazing things I've been missing! Upon my arrival I was greeted by a gorgeous horse and two shaved alpacas in a pen by the parking area. Upon further inspection I also saw several goats (including some youngins) and two very cute donkeys. All of them were so friendly and curious. Getting to pet cute animals? It was already a five star fave and I hadn't even gone inside! Eventually I pulled myself away from the cuties and went inside. There I found a wonderfully curated selection of locally made pantry goods for sale (some baked goods, jams, honey, snack foods, candy, coffee, pastas, etc) a few standing coolers of refrigerated and frozen goods like locally sourced eggs, dairy, ice cream, quiche, pierogi, dips and spreads, and more. And of course, the star of the show, their own selection of pasture raised and house butchered cuts of beef, pork, and chicken (alongside more processed offerings like sausages, brats, etc). It doesn't get much fresher, local, and sustainable than this, folks! And they have a massive selection to choose from, too. We had just started our recent heatwave and I had errands to run so I didn't want to buy a lot but I did get a frozen quiche, a package of whitefish dip, granola, a couple of small ice cream bars (might have eaten those in the car!), and some cheese curds. Luckily they had cooler bags so I added one of those to the order to help the frozen goods keep everything else cold. I plan on visiting again soon to pick up some steaks or ribs to throw on the grill, too. I can't wait to try their other offerings! Thrilled to have finally made it here and it will definitely now be part of our regular grocery rotation!

I just moved into town and as long as I live here I will always buy my meat from Vestergaard Farms…read more The staff is so friendly and so welcoming, it was my first time at a local farm meat market so I wasn't sure how it worked. They answered all my questions right away and helped me with exactly what I needed. The first time I bought my meat I got beef for the whole week, eggs, local honey and clean ingredient chapsticks. Everything was absolutely amazing and today I stocked up on my chicken. Felicia, Jasmine, and Mike are awesome and they're a big part of why I chose to make this part of my weekly grocery stops. I couldn't recommend this place anymore