I love going there , so much in garden plants, flowers and so much more. Go there and see for…read moreyourself ... you'll love it.

CITY SLICKER I have…read moredriven by here many times but i have never stopped. Recently I needed zucchini. We were having company over and I wanted to add grilled zucchini to the menu. When I stopped in I was amazed at the large selection of items they had. They also had a bunch of great looking zucchini. The normal price for them was $1.29 a pound but they were on special for 75 cents a pound. I grabbed 3 nice size ones and the total price was $1.83. Now that was a deal. I should have grabbed more. I was also able to meet the owner Chris. She was very friendly and helpful. She actually stopped in to drop off more zucchini. She was also there to see how the store was doing. We also started talking about cooking food and using fresh veggies. As she was talking to me she was looking through the peppers. She picked up two giant green peppers that were going bad and asked me if I could do something with them. I told her Yeah and she gave them to me. In fact, I took them home and roasted them on the fire pit. I also served them to our guests later that day and they loved them. In fact, the guests used them on there brats. I know roasted peppers are not a traditional topping but I must admit they tasted fantastic on the brats. Thanks Chris for giving me these and adding to our already delicious menu. This store is seasonal. I am not sure when they close down but I'm sure when it starts to get cold. I also learned that Chris is the daughter of the famous Jerry Smith who has the farm North of this location. So all of there fresh seasonal veggies come from there. Jerry Smith's farm has a great pumpkin patch for the kids to visit in October. If you haven't been there then I recommend you load up the Family and make a trip there. They also have a Corn Festival coming up in August too. Those events take place at the Jerry Smith Farm and not here. I also have a Yelp Review posted for that location. Okay back to Green Acres. The selection was huge. They had a variety of potatoes and onions, Roma tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, regular tomatoes, 4 foot tall Dill, corn, hot peppers, green peppers, pickles, watermelon and zucchini. Everything looked amazing. In addition to the fresh vegetables this location also carried flats of flowers too. I really wanted the palm tree for $330.00 It looks so cool plus I would always feel like I'm on vacation if I owned it. So if you are driving down the road and you see a little shack at the side of the road it's Green Acres. It is the place to be. It's like farm living which is the life for me. Yeah I may get allergic from the smell of hay. I do love the country but I also love my big city too. There are some song lyrics mixed in there above...enjoy!!! See Green Acres makes me want to break out in song. I'm happy that people seem to be getting healthier. Places like this are helping us move in the right direction. We need to learn how to make food again and not out of a box but from scratch. It is not only rewarding to do this but it tastes amazing. So I appreciate Green Acres and I can not wait to stop back.

It's definitely market season, so what better way to celebrate than go to markets! We were looking…read morefor a new to us market to visit and decided to go to the Grayslake market right before they switched to the summer markets on Wednesdays. The market is located in downtown area so there were tons of street parking and shops to hop in and out of while venturing the market. The vendors are all local and are super friendly! We always seem to end to find something. But I also love the variety. The only thing is that there are so many vendors and the booths are rather close together so it's often an ant farm getting through, you move in one direction and commit all the way through. (At least this was the case the two times we went!)

I don't go to many farmers markets, and the first time I went to this one I was underwhelmed. It…read morewas in very early spring, or maybe it was early summer actually, and there were very few vendors there. So my next visit wasn't until the summer and boy what a difference. Once the summer kicks in, there is quite a variety to choose from. The produce itself can be really really good or really underwhelming. Sometimes it is hit or miss. The other things of the farmers market, like Lesters Bison and Nana's Rum Cakes and Wildflower Bakery and the wine tastings they have really help to balance out all of those nutritious fruits and vegetables-makes it worth it. It's all about balance, right? ha ha One of my friends turned me onto the Lesters Bison vendor, and I will say if you're trying to cut back on fat and calories and cholesterol, this is the way to go. So now instead of using ground beef, I try and pick up some ground bison. We also tried the bison patties already formed and they were really great. We weren't sure what to expect but I kid you not, very flavorful and juicy. If this was regular ground beef and it was that thin, it would have been dull, tasteless and dry- the difference was very surprising. They also have tons of cuts of steak (ribeye was of course delish), and other choices like elk, etc. Let me just say this for the record: get your ass to Nana's Rum Cakes! You will not regret this. This is rum cake on a whole nother level. The couple that sells them, one of which is Nana, is charming, delightful. And I love supporting local business, but the spectacular taste of these rum cakes is what keeps you going back. I'm an addict for life now. I like the plain-vanilla or the plain-vanilla with nuts, but my husband is a drag and doesn't like the nuts, hehe, so I sacrifice for him. ha ha While the chocolate rum cake was okay, we both agreed it was not as special. But the plain-vanilla and with nuts is not to be missed. The market is especially lovely in the late summer or early fall. Two days ago it was just gorgeous. And there are a lot of vendors to choose from. You can go to their website and see which vendors will be there which week. It's very user friendly. Summer hours are 3-7 on Wednesdays, but they are soon switching for the new fall schedule which is on Saturday (mornings, I believe?), so hit up the website for hours. Why aren't you there yet?? Nana's waiting for you; don't disappoint Nana, people.

Summers are made for markets! We visited the Kenosha Harbor Market for the first time since moving…read morea bit more north this past year and had a blast! We were worried parking would be difficult to find, but there were tons whether street, parking lot of even by the museum. We came shortly after 11am and there were tons of people but the market was so big we never felt like it was too crowded. There were tons of booths from artisan goods, to g food trucks, to book booths and more. We can't wait to come back!

As a winter storm brews and I'm pulling out my parka, flashes of places like Kenosha Harbor Market…read moresooth my cabin fever. How I miss thee. I'm remembering the breathtaking views of Lake Michigan, the landscaping, the shops, and the occasional wisps of bbq in the air. I will often buy raw honey, a handmade bouquet, bread, veggies, soap, candles, and much more from here. Of course I'll eat my way through the market, they have some good grub. Love the museums and walking along the lake, wishing that I brought my salmon gear with me in hopes to catch the big one. A day spent here is always refreshing. I can't wait until the grass is once again green and the air doesn't contain teeth-chattering wind chills so that I can pay a visit once more.

I ordered for the first time and will be continue to order from Taste of Eden. We ordered a holiday…read morebasket that I was going to give as a gift but had to try the jam and now I have to order a new basket. The jams are out of this world. I appreciate all the hard work and even more working with local farmers and business

From the owner: When you can't get to the Farmers Market, let the Farmers Market come to you. Local foods delivered…read moreto your door.

Do you like going to Farmers Markets? If you do and you are in the Palatine Area, head on over…read more All the vendors that I speak to and have questions are very nice and welcoming. We were looking for Skokie Provisions for their Roasted Tomato Pesto which has no Gluten or Nuts. Unfortunately they ran out as it is very popular. There is always a long line for the homemade tamales but I was not hungry, I forgot the name of the company but you won't miss it. The atmosphere is cool and seems like everyone is having a good time and enjoying the weather. My wife ran into a vendor called Ana Banana Co. they have candles and car diffusers. I bought one for my car, Aloha Paradise scent. My car does indeed smell like paradise. Overall, great vendors and good atmosphere. Head on over.

Great product selection. Sour dough bread by Danielle is amazing!!…read moreFriendly , knowledgeable vendors !!

Always wanted to go strawberry picking, but every year we miss the picking window…read more This year we finally went. Chose Stade's based on reviews, availability and location. It was great and would definitely go again! Pricing is fair. They require a $7 minimum per person. It wasn't a problem for us because we chose (2) 4 quart buckets. As of June 2026, 1 qt was $7, 2 qt $14 and 4 qt was $20. I feel their pricing is fair esp given the price of berries recently. They provide the buckets that you keep. You can either take a trolley, train (extra charge) or walk. The field wasn't too far about 10-15 min. We opted to walk both ways. The strawberry fields were pretty big. I highly recommend coming early in the day because it gets busy and the earlier you come, the bigger the berries. They stagger their plantings so it stretches the season longer. They also have lettuce, radishes, cilantro, raspberries and sugar snap peas this weekend. Everything except sugar snap peas were a separate charge. All of their pricing is on their website and their Facebook page has their availability for the day. Strollers and wagons are welcome, but no dogs. The market is worth checking out. They had meats, pies, gifts, donuts, drinks and some produce. I highly recommend the strawberry lemonade slushy. It was refreshing after a couple of hours in the sun. The strawberry donut was tasty, too. It was moist and tender and not terribly sweet. Will definitely be back next year for more strawberry picking. We may comeback for other pickings later this year.

Stade's is such a fun place to visit with family and friends. We went for raspberry and apple…read morepicking and had an amazing time - it's such a great experience being out in the fields. They offer so many other fruits and vegetables to pick from too, so there's always something new to enjoy each season! The staff are friendly and helpful, and the prices are very reasonable considering how fresh and high-quality the produce is. Everything we picked tasted incredible - you can tell it's straight from the farm. We've made it a tradition to go every year, and it never disappoints. It's a wholesome, fun outing that's 100% worth it!

The Libertyville Farner's Market is located in historic Cook park in downtown Libertyville,…read morefeaturing local vendors as well as farmers from neighboring Wisconsin and Michigan! Vendors sell an abundance of produce and also sell coffee, local honey, bakery goods, jams, pasta, teas, soaps, pet food, candles, peanut butter, seafood, and more! Food trucks and food vendors are scattered throughout the market selling crepes (savory and sweet made to order), tamales (including a vegan option), Belgian waffles, French pastries, tacos, pizza, chocolates, and other tasty treats. Benches and picnic tables in the park make it easy to grab a bite and take a rest while you shop the plentiful market. The park is lively with families, locals with pets in tow and regulars coming for their weekly veg supply! The market is on Thursdays from 7am-1 pm through September,

It makes absolutely no sense for the village to have its farmer's market on a weekday morning. No…read moreone with an actual job can go.... Absolutely asinine.

Well, it's large, the biggest in Chicago if I am right. While this means it gets crowded, many…read morepeople also bring their adorable dogs with them, which make the crowds much more bearable. With this size, there is an excellent variety of goodies to buy. I don't just mean across categories, but also within them. For example, there are several vendors selling meats, cheeses, fruits/veggies, hot sauces, and so on. Speaking of variety, it seems that vendors change on occasion - a good reason to get something that I like rather than putting it off, and to come back again and again. This may partially explain why there is no map available. I don't know what happens on the back-end, as the only map I could find was from 2021. As nice as walking around and exploring is, having a guide of some kind would be very helpful. This becomes doubly valuable considering some vendors are selling prepared foods. On that note, some more eating areas would be welcome. The prices are on the high side, as can be expected from a Farmer's Market. That said, $4/pound for albeit organic potatoes seems very high. Thankfully for my wallet, I did not arrive hungry, or I would have thrown dollars to the wind. Final verdict: As far as Farmer's Markets go, Green City Market is great! You can find a wonderful variety, and every week can be a new adventure. Prices are very high, but that is to be expected. While the idea is that you buy something, there is no obligation to. Would return?: Absolutely, leaving room for breakfast or lunch, depending on when I go Would reccomend?: Yes, for the adventure if nothing else. Who knows, you might walk out with a jar of honey you loved after sampling.

We come to Green City Market every year, but this was the first time I actually stopped to try the…read morefood. While walking around, I kept smelling something really good and basically followed the scent until I found the Baked Cheese Haus booth. Soon as I saw them scraping all that melted cheese over the sandwiches, I already knew I was getting one. I went with the Jambon Cru. Melted raclette scraped over cured ham on toasted baguette with spring onions, baby gherkins, and Dijon. And wow... this thing was a cheesy overload. So much melted cheese, rich, creamy, and warm. The baguette was toasted with that nice crunch, sturdy enough to hold all of it together. Then the gherkins and Dijon came in and cut through all that richness with a little tang and sharpness, which made every bite better. Messy, cheesy, a little ridiculous honestly. The whole market has such a fun vibe too. Busy, lots of people walking around, fresh produce everywhere, live energy all around. The people at the booth were super friendly too. Now I'm seriously about to go to Wisconsin just to find them again.

I love this farmers market and start most Saturdays there. Admittedly, my motivation is the…read morebreakfast pizza from Cedarteeth pizza. It's so good! I still get there right at 8 to place my order. While waiting with their pager, I will check out other stands. I was sad to hear National Cafe closed and no longer has a stand at the market. They had a good breakfast sandwich. I'm a fan of the Plan B honey stand. I like that the vendor sells the honey sticks. Perfect for putting in a cup of teeth. I like how spread out this market is. I think it helps to keep from having people on to of each other. I imagine it gets quite busy after the first hour. One of these days I'll need to go closer to noon to see how the market is then.

One of my all time favorite farmers markets! It's a great variety of local produce to local…read moreproducts. Lots of great breakfast options. Also it's so spread out across the park that when it's crowded you're still not in a crowd bumping to people.