Story Farms is the best farm stand in Upstate, New York! Convenient location with the farm a…read morestone's throw away so you know it's fresh. I love the fact that that they identify what they grow themselves (which is most items) versus what they sell from other local community businesses. And the Story family, who work the farm and stand are very welcoming and kind people! I look forward to the growing season each year and cant wait for the next crop!

Since moving to the Catskills, I've been spending some sleepless nights looking for a market to…read moreselect vegetables for juicing and cooking like I used to when I lived in Westchester and went to my fave Westchester Greenhouse in Hartsdale every week. In the town of Catskill, NY is Story Farms- a tented area filled with an ok selection of produce+some plants with mostly fair prices. My only issue was not keeping their small, wooden containers then dumping my produce into plastic bags upon checking out. I get it- every market functions differently. By the way, it's ca$h only.

This place is a dive, but I say that in the absolute nicest of ways. I'm visiting my partner in…read moreSaugerties, and on Google maps, I saw that this place was only a few miles out of town. So, I decided to come out and take a look. The gentleman working there had a wonderful Brooklyn accent. I asked him if he was Vinny, and his response was, "We're all Vinny. How ya doin''? They have a good amount of cheeses and baked goods, among other things. I asked if they currently had apple cider donuts, but unfortunately they didn't. Instead, I bought a five pack of apple fritters. To me, they seemed more like Apple filled jelly, donuts, than apple, fritters, but they were still absolutely delicious! Tender, with plenty of apple filling. I also got some apple cider, which was wonderful, and, based on the sign on the outside of the stand, I bought a smoked trout. It was so good. Tender, smoky, just absolutely delicious. The price for everything was very reasonable. Don't let the look of the place turn you away. You will get some great deals here. Thank you..

Nothing fancy, just good old fashioned farm goods - fruits, vegetables, baked goods and lots more!!…read more Worth a stop if you're anywhere in the area. Close to NY Thruway exit 20

I can't believe there aren't more reviews about this amazing farmers market. Granted, it's not as…read morebig as other FM's but you can find a lot of great gems here, we left loaded with goodies. I counted at least 4 stalls selling different kinds of produce, one of them I bought heirloom apples from where the outside looked like a granny smith, but the inside was pink; super cool and delicious! Also, ended up buying a bottle of bourbon from the Berkshire distillery stall to give as a gift so this is especially convenient if you're from out of town and want to give friends and family local goods. I think the thing we were most impressed with is that there were two stalls offering handspun alpaca yarn. One of the stalls had a flyer with details about what kind of alpaca breed the yarn is from and where the farm is located. (see pic) I thought that made the shopping experience extra special especially as someone who crochet's and is interested in where the yarn comes from. Another interesting item we bought were heirloom garlic bulbs that were bright purple. They're little but one clove has the potency of like 10 garlic cloves; really cool find! Also bought local made soap, farm fresh eggs, and baked goods. Again, even though it's not a very large farmers market, I consider this to be one of the best I've visited; would absolutely make a trip out here again.

I love surprises. And this little town has a fabulous farmers market! It's open and airy with lots…read moreof selection and live music. I was able to find lots to eat even though I'm gluten free and dairy free. I ate and tasted my way through. It's harvest time, but it had a ton of beautiful local produce. So check it out!

This is an incredibly beautiful spot. Lots of apples, great apple cider donuts. Kids can watch the…read moredonuts being made. The people who run it are very pleasant and easy going. A little out of the way, but if you're in the area, go there to pick apples.

I think I was too eager for spring to be here this year. I had thought they were not opening…read morebecause there was n activity at the stand I became depressed! You can't beat the peaches and apricots when they come into season. in this area of fantastic fresh produce in the season this is my first stop

The best produce at the best prices. A true local gem. Can't beat their sweet corn! People smile…read moreand chat - and it's wonderful.

It's like stepping back in time here with that early 1900 feel, back in a simpler time, appreciate…read morewhen places like preserve the past. Besides all the fuff, a large amount of variety between chocolates and gummies, to hard candy's. Really enjoyed my chocolate covered blueberries and cranberries. I have not opened the raspberry one yet. I can say the chocolates I had were so good. Well worth the trip in the past for here

Stopped in here while vacationing in the area, got some goodies. Woman was nice. Cute little shop.read more

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Hudson Valley from the gorgeous orchards of Fix Bros, while…read moreavoiding the mass crowds of NYC people. This is an especially wonderful place to pick-your-own apples. My family has been going apple picking at Fix Bros, every year, for the last five years. It has become a family tradition, going strong. If you prefer picking fresh fruit, in a beautiful setting, without the hassle of obnoxious crowds & high prices, then this is your place.

Excellent place for pumpkin and apple picking. They have a huge area of apple orchids with many…read moredifferent types of apples to choose from. Prices are reasonable too. They also have a hayride that will take you through their entire property which stops at different areas throughout the orchids. The pumpkin patch is decent sized and there's a large area for the kiddies to run around. They also have an area where you can purchase raw honey and different types of jams.

Stopped here on my way north to grab some apple cider donuts. 6 for $5.75 or $1 each. They were…read morevery good and the friends I bought them for loved them. I didn't find the service friendly or warm but they were a little busy.

The produce was excellent... my only critique is that it is cash only (I didn't see a sign) and I…read moredidn't know until it was time to pay I got a dirty look from the older female cashier when as a courtesy, I went to return the item I could not afford back on its original shelf. As for the items that remained and paid for ...: when I placed a produce item with the cardboard container in my bag I was scolded that the container remains with the store. I wasn't aware and I had not seen another person in front of me demonstrating that you do not take the cardboard container. I was a first time customer that did not know the particular nuances of this store and a little bit of grace would have gone a long way.

The Meat Hook - Hudson is a new butcher shop in the area. The owner, Brent Young, has another Meat…read moreHook in Brooklyn. Both Brent and former owner, Ben Turley, may be familiar faces as they have appeared on several YouTube "Eater" videos. They both seem like nice, funny people. I was ready to really like this place because of the "familiarity" provided by social media exposure. Frankly, I wasn't wowed by what I bought. No complaints at all with the butcher, who was very accommodating. When I asked for pork belly, he asked if I wanted skin on or off. He also asked for the amount I wanted. 1 lb. and it was perfectly trimmed of skin, leaving unctuous layers of fat and meat. Cool. All good. House made hamburgers. This is where it went a little awry for me. Usually, it's an 80/20 mix of lean meat to fat. This was on the fattier side, more like 60/40. I wish I took a picture of it. I cooked the burger in an 8" skillet. By the time I thought the inside was cooked through (medium), the burger was literally swimming in its own fat. I ate it, after draining it on paper towels, but it wasn't what I expected. Is there a learning curve when you prepare organic meats as opposed to mass market stuff? Some items may be leaner and require less time to cook while other, fattier items, may not? Could the butcher provide a bit of info to inform the customers of what to expect? I admit I'm a bit ignorant on how to properly prepare these items. I'm willing to learn and I'll try again.

This was my first visit to Meat Hook, after hearing raves from foodies. I wanted a tiny serving of…read moreperfect beef to prepare quickly with Tivoli oyster mushrooms, red onion, and riced potato. 6 oz tenderloin was the perfect indulgence for the moment. Wholeheartedly recommend.

Sunflower Market feels like such an intentional and thoughtful take on a grocery store. It's kind…read moreof like a Catskills version of Erewhon in LA -- beautifully curated, elevated, and full of personality. The products are clearly chosen with care, with so many local goods and unique finds you don't see everywhere else. My sister and I actually turned to each other while shopping and said, "If we lived here, we'd probably be here every single day." It's that good. A true gem of a market!

Hmm, can't believe I haven't reviewed Sunflower yet. Seems like they have been going through some…read moregrowing pains in recent years. The newest iteration is good. Food is fresh. Staff is helpful. It seems meat and fish departments have expanded, with more variety than before. Very easy to get ingredients for a nice meal here. The only problem, as many others have noted, is the prices! Coming from NYC, where the price of groceries has been sky high since Covid, this is so disheartening. Prices here seem even higher than NYC in some cases. So, good in a pinch, but don't plan on doing all your shopping here unless you are made of money.