Took a weekend trip to check out the farmer's market, which did not disappoint at all! They had so…read moremany vendors (flowers, lots of delicious bakery items, produce, etc)! One thing I really liked about the farmer's market is that it opens super early! It's also located near lots of coffee shops and breakfast places, so if you're needing a pick me up, there's lots of places to choose from! All of the vendors were super friendly and most offered different forms of payment (cash, card, venmo). There were some vendors who only accepted cash, however, there's several ATM's across the street!

Easily the best and most scenic Farmers Market I have been to! I've heard rumors that Madison held…read morequite the market on Tuesdays and Saturdays but didn't believe it till I visited. The market is fully around the four sides of the capitol building as well as another off branch down a street for artisan goods. It was nice to see so many local vendors from all throughout Wisconsin. The variety of products being sold was impressive; from baked goods, breads, flowers, produce, honey, sauces, meats, popcorn, sweet treats, and no shortage of cheeses! It took us about 75 minutes to fully walk and enjoy the market. I could not recommend this market more to anyone visiting Madison! Items Purchased: -Yummee, Chocolate Chip & S'mores Cookies -Dickson Artisan Fudge, Stumbling Cowboy Flavor -Stella's Bakery, Hot & Spicy Cheese Bread -Honey Strawberry Lemonade -Sweet Grass Bread, Parm Garlic Knots

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.

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.

Great service, great eggs and affordable! They offer chicken duck mix, just chicken, just duck,…read morequail and turkey eggs. I love looking at the beautiful birds. The ambiance is amazing too! Such a great atmosphere and the music they play for the birds is awesome. Definitely recommend 10/10

From the owner: Farm fresh eggs. Chicken, Duck, Quail read more

Stopped at the 8th annual Christkindlmarkt at the West Allis Farmers Market and had a wonderful…read moretime! This traditional European-style Christmas market features over 60 vendors, including artisan crafts, handmade gifts, and Wisconsin specialty foods. There were so many unique items to browse, from ornaments and décor to homemade treats. The food and drink options were fantastic -- local food trucks like EZ Tiki, Flip's Mini Donuts, Tots on the Street, and Milwaukee Pretzel Company, plus local beer, made it easy to snack while walking. The weather was decent, which made strolling through the market enjoyable, though it was definitely busy with lots of holiday shoppers. Live music and festive decorations added to the cheerful atmosphere. Parking was convenient with several nearby lots, and the layout made it easy to explore despite the crowds. A fun, lively holiday event -- perfect for shopping, enjoying seasonal treats, and getting into the Christmas spirit!

PIf you have never been to this market I highly recommend checking it out during the week. There's…read moreplenty of parking on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you are looking to spend less, but don't want to sacrifice quality check this space out. The produce is the best! The farmers are friendly and helpful. This is how I do the majority of my food shopping during the warmer seasons. *** Bring cash if you can and please remember that there are other people around so be mindful of others as well. :)

This stand does a wonderful job of having fresh produce and they're very nice people.read more

The stand has moved east to the NorthShore Bank lot. Corn…read moreis good as always cucs are fresh.

Shop local. Cute…read moreoutdoor weekend market. Several venders with local arts and crafts that make a great gift for friends and family.

Continues to a nice place to bring the kids. A little off the beaten path so stays a little…read morequieter. Prices are up this year, pet food is $.50 more expensive than deer park, per cone at $1.50each. Could use some more people on grounds keeping things nice.

This is a super option for a nice long day, or even 2-3 hours, if you are visiting the Wisconsin…read moreDells and you don't want to spend time at all the usual water parks and weird tourist-y places and shops. I typically dislike touristy places but this Farmers market and huge outdoor play space with petting zoo was awesome!! It does cost $12 a person which is a lot, but they offer an annual pass if you live nearby. Ideal for kids ages 5-12 but we were there with a teenager and she LOVED it!! It wasn't crowded at all, super peaceful. It is also nicely accessible for my best friend who uses a rolling walker. Lots of places to sit and rest