Nice atmosphere and clean Nice staff and happy…read moreGreat Food and drinks I Never left disappointed or dissatisfied!

Update: after a pretty awful brunch here earlier this year, we gave this place a second…read morechance--this time for dinner. It was a completely different experience this time around. With the exception of unseasoned fries and a room temperature baked potato, our food was very good. We had the cheese curds, which were unique, salads (the Caesar was wow), and prime rib (straight up and as part of a French dip). The beef was really good. Our server was attentive and competent. The smell of the arena was not drifting into the restaurant.

Update: Yelp continues to cause harm to this business by marking positive reviews as not…read morerecommended, just because they may not have many other reviews on their profile. I took the liberty to repost some of the reviews: Anon Y - 5 Stars: Joel and Amanda are terrific! We purchased Milou from them based on several personal recommendations. The proof is in their animals: well-adjusted, healthy and clearly loved. Joel and Amanda are extremely professional in their interactions: they communicate often and clearly across all media. The welfare of their animals is their primary concern: you must be a good fit for one of their dogs. Josh R - 5 Stars: My partner and I did extensive research to find a breeder for our first ever Australian shepherd. Amanda and Joel came up from our search and we were comforted to see all the raving reviews from their social media. This is quite rare to find when researching breeders as they usually only have a website with limited information, or require an email to reach out to. When you contact them you'll immediately notice how organized they are as they post daily on their social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook), and response in a reasonably fast time-frame. We had many questions going with an Australian Shepherd as our first dog and they never failed to answer with informative responses to ensure we knew what we were getting into. We have so much respect for this company, as you can tell they care deeply for all their animals, and families (WAR community). I've had the pleasure of getting to set up play dates with other Wandering Acres Ranch families. The process of obtaining our Blue Merle, Male was smooth, and the only downside of it was the temptation of wanting to adopt a pup from each new litter announcement. Not only do you get to be apart of the community that they have created over the years from other WAR families, but they also offer boarding services. This perk has been so great for our boy, and we feel at ease knowing he's in familiar hands. Literally a Disneyland for dogs! If we were to get another aussie in the future, it's a no brainer to go with Wandering Acres Ranch. These dogs are quality and well loved. If you're having doubts, my advice is to get in contact with them personally. You wont regret putting that deposit down, and honestly the hardest part was waiting for that email letting you know your new friend was coming home to you! Thomas H - 5 Stars: I have nothing but great things to say about Wandering Acres. They deeply care for their dogs and breed with great care. I have two of their dogs and they are truly wonderful. They're our 'Velcro' dogs, glued to the four of us, and come with us everywhere. I honestly have a hard time not adding a third! Rosario S - 5 Stars: Amanda and Joel are wonderful! They've helped us so much as first-time Aussie owners. We appreciate their guidance and support. Plus, we wouldn't have our wonderful pup, Daisy, without them! Michael B - 5 Stars: I would highly recommend Wondering Acres when searching for your Aussie. Wondering Acres' Joel and Amanda are an amazing breeders of gentle, sweet, and sociable Aussies, as evidenced by our three year old adventure buddy, Hamilton. When we began our search for our Aussie, we came across a number of breeders and "Aussie" groups that looked good on paper. As we spoke with them, there was a sense that, although they were good with their animals, they didn't demonstrate an atmosphere that their dogs were family members. This all changed when we came across Wandering Acres - Joel and Amanda. From the first contact with Amanda to the present, she and Joel have always been friendly and professional in their interactions with us, as well as a go to source for information and clarification on questions, or concerns when it comes to our Hamilton. And if we have to go out of the area and are unable to take our fur baby, we know he can always stay with Joel and Amanda, along with the other pups, while we are away. And while we are away, we get updates and pictures of how Hamilton is doing on the ranch. R.B - 5 Stars: Where do I start with just how much we LOVE Wandering Acres and their owners. They are truly the kindest, most caring people and their love for the dogs is like none other I've seen with breeders. They want the VERY best for each and every one of their dogs and will not settle for anything else. Their commitment to finding the right fit for each family and each dog is a commitment that shows their love for these dogs. We have two girls who are now 5 years old from Amanda and Joel and they have always been there if we ever have had a question or concern. They've been there when we were worried and always talked us through and given us great advice and suggestions for our girls. There is much more- please go to the bottom of the page and click on the "reviews not recommended to read more of the fantastic things the community has to say about Wandering Acres.

Macallan is now 3 years old, and we have nothing but good things to say about our experience with…read moreWAR. Amanda worked with us to choose a dog based on our lifestyle and desired temperament, and she chose perfectly. Macallan is one of the sweetest dogs, a lover to all, and always up for an adventure. We had asked for a dog that has the energy to backpack and hike for days but also likes a good relaxation day - and that's him in a nutshell. We even have had WAR watch Macallan when we go on vacation - and every time, when we pick him up, he's so happy and acts like he got his own adventurous vacation, too. Highly recommend working with WAR to see if their dogs are a good fit for your household and know that you'll have a great support network.

Kim was so accommodating and helped us get settled in so nicely. They are doing a major change to…read moretheir set up which will be so much better for the horses. I highly recommend checking EMR. Youbwont regret it.

This stable is clean, well kept and a positive environment to be in! The owners Kim and Alberto are…read moreincredible people and horse trainers. The horses here are happy and they took really good care of them. I have seen horses go from frightened and skittish to trusting and calm under their care. I highly recommend this facility if you are looking for a good place to take lessons or for your horse to be in training and cared for.

This place is the best! They have an amazing air b&b, farm animals, so much space, beautiful barns…read more The staff that works there are incredible! Olivia and Brandon are the best, so friendly and welcoming. Started our trip off wonderfully! The airb&b has such incredibly good style, would definitely come back. Absolutely recommend this place!

We had a great time axe throwing at Arrowhead Ranch! Phil was a true axepert! Good instructions and…read morewas really fun as he led us through some games. The minimum age is 15 but they have alternative games for younger kids. Great place for team building, family groups, or parties!

Worth the drive to stock up if you're a meat eater. You can also pre-order on their website and…read morepick up at at the Ballard or U-District farmers markets. I chose Skagit River because their cattle is grass-fed and the business is certified humane. From their website: "At Skagit River Ranch, we have 3 principles we hold dear to our hearts: 1. Humane treatment of animals 2. Sustainable farming by being a good steward of the land 3. Certified Organic practices with no chemicals or pesticides" I appreciate their commitment and the woman who works the front counter on Saturdays (when you can come and pick up your order) is super nice. Everything I've ordered from them has been great, including the eggs. Highly recommend if you're looking to order in bulk to save money.

Certified organic farmers since 1998 who go the extra mile by not vaccinating their animals. The…read moreanimals' grazing areas are rotated continuously Spring and Summer. The benefits of grass-fed beef are enormous and worth the effort to get it. You can buy small portions or order in bulk, too. From their farm store (on Saturdays only) you can buy eggs, individual cuts of beef & pork, sausage, honey from their hives, and seasonal organic produce. I LOVE their short ribs. You can find their meat and eggs at various stores in Mount Vernon, Bellingham, Seattle, Mountlake Terrace, Federal Way, Tacoma, Kent and Enumclaw. And in 2010 at Farmers Markets in Seattle and the Eastside so I suspect selling at Seattle and Eastside Farmers Markets will continue!

2nd cow we have bought from forest cattle. Good marbling, pasture/grass flavor isn't over powering,…read moreand the butcher they use did a great job.

We bought our first 1/2 a beef and 1/2 a pork from Forest Cattle last September 2024 and both are…read moreSPECTACULAR! By far the best grassfed/finished beef we've bought in the last 10 years! The steaks and roasts are tender and juicy and the hamburger is so flavorful! The pork is just as tasty as the beef! We're ordering a whole beef next! Thank you David for producing such nourishing and delicious meats! Norma & James R

Worst experience ever: visited the store last week to purchase items that were in the sales flyer…read more Two of the items weren't even on the shelf, of the three items I purchased, two had the wrong price in the system (which the employee had to have help fixing), and the employees had no idea where to find things. When I was sent to pickup, no one even appeared to help me. A visit that should have taken me 15-20 minutes in/out took 50! Will never go to this store again. Ever!

Good products but the worst customer service. No one answers phone. No one at pickup bay. 50% of…read morethe time there is no one to load orders or even talk too.

We were in town for the first time, and my husband was looking up dinner places. The name of this…read moreplace excited him so much that he decided to surprise me by not telling me where we were going. He could not be more hype about an average diner called 'Big Scoop'. The area has some parking spots, but when we arrived, all the parking spaces and all the tables were taken. They were quite busy for a Wednesday evening. When we arrived, we had no idea what to do. Do we sit ourselves? Do we wait to be seated? Do we place an order at the counter and then sit? There was no signage and no greeting to inform us. So we stood there, feeling silly and out of place, for a good few minutes, before one adult staff member approached the counter to punch an order into a computer and literally said to us, 'I don't have time to talk to customers right now, sorry.' Ooooookay we'll just keep standing here. Eventually, our waitress/savior Kate greeted us, sat us at a table, and gave us menus. She was younger, upbeat, kind, and apologetic for the confusion. We looked over the menu, and a third staff member came by to take our order. I ordered the Big Scoop cheeseburger basket with fries & my husband ordered the hot ham & cheese with fries. The hot ham & cheese was your average grilled cheese with a protein. Nothing special. The burger was good, but nothing special there either. You'll notice that the other half of the menu is all. ice. cream. Just options and options of different ways to order your ice cream; the flavors are listed on the wall, not on the menu. They are happy to make any changes or customizations to your ice cream order. IMO the menu was overwhelming with no easy way to sort or compare options, so it needs an overhaul in the way it's presented. We ended up getting the #13, Sweet Superstitions, with the flavors Moose Tracks & chocolate peanut butter ice cream scoops. Again, nothing special here; the two cherries promised in the menu was just one cherry cut in half, and the peanuts were stale. The fudge wasn't hot either. For a place called Big Scoop, we got pretty small scoops of ice cream. When we checked out at the counter, Kate helped us out again. She was very encouraging and was so excited to have us in town for the tulip festival. I hope Kate gets a raise or goes far in life! Overall, a fun memory but an underwhelming experience in terms of service and flavor.

So many variety of ice creams and burgers available at this place. I like their huckleberry ice…read morecream which I can't find anywhere close to where I live. So when I'm in Mountain Vernon, I have to stop by this place and have a scoop or a pint to go. The staff at the front is usually very friendly and courteous. They seem to hire teenagers or young adults and they are on top of it. The pricing is reasonable, the ingredients are fresh. First time ordering a burger here, I got the junior cheeseburger with onion rings and huckleberry milkshake. Milk shake came right out and yummy. The burger took a while. Recommended!

About Well Fed Farms:…read more "Ecological balance is one of the most important principals on a farm that strives to be truly sustainable. At Well Fed Farms, rotational cropping and grazing, composting, and nutrient cycling are all employed to care for the soil and water resources that support the continued productivity of the land. Well-managed, healthy land enables the production of high quality, delicious food, which provides the nourishment needed to sustain us and complete the cycle, keeping land, animals, and people all Well Fed. Well Fed Farms embodies these values. Animals are raised outdoors on pasture, where they can scratch, root, play, and forage. Their diets are completed with high quality, GMO free grain rations sourced from independently owned, local mills. Excellent feed, supplemented with abundant forage, results in delicious, nutrient-rich meat and eggs. An open, low stress environment where they are free to exercise their natural instincts results in healthy, contented animals. You can see and taste the difference." As owner of Well Fed Farms, Erik Olson has been providing organic vegetables, eggs, and pasture raised meats to Skagit Valley and beyond for many years. His new farm stand on Sam Bell Road is the cleanest, most organized farm stand I've ever seen. During farmers market season you can find his goods in Anacortes and Lake Forest Park. Keep up with Erik's current offerings and see what's on the farm stand board his Facebook page.

I've been a long time customer of St. John's Creamery starting back in 2012 - present and will…read morecontinue to be. History: I stopped drinking milk (cow's) 20yrs ago, it was only after I researched goat's milk and talked with St. John's Creamery, I decided to give it a try. I've been an athlete most of my life and have studied cutting-edge sports nutrition most of my athletic career but was uninformed regarding the benefits of raw goats milk. I spent over $500 on various high-end brands of probiotics and saw no noticeable benefit. I decided to look for something else and that is when I came across a small article mentioning the benefits of goat's milk. After additional in depth research, I began searching for a local goat's milk dairy. I contacted St. John's Creamery; the owner, Marcia St. John, confirmed the information I had researched and invited me to visit the dairy. Seattle Area Dairy History: The Seattle area has lost track of its roots and most city dwellers and surrounding communities are completely unaware that north and east of Seattle, there were 100's of dairy farms. Dairy farms are just that "farms" and as such you will encounter mud, dirt, cattle, goats, farming equipment, dogs, chickens, ducks, geese and devoted tireless hard-working farmers, like St. John Creamery. Top Five Priorities: St. John's Creamery and other dairy farmers' primary focus and 24x7 commitment to quality products is: #1 Consumer Safety #2 Animal Health & Safety, #3 Environment, #4 commitment to government regulations adherence and #5 employees and other business aspects. My Experience: I noticed significant positive benefits to drinking raw goat's milk. I now drink one or two glasses of goats milk a day (AM/PM), my digestion has completely normalized (miracle). Goat's milk is not sweet, like cow's milk - I believe this may be because goat's milk is more alkaline. I adapted to the taste of goats milk very quickly, given all of the benefits I've observed personally it is the best decision I ever made. Raw Goats Milk Health Benefits: https://healthyfocus.org/benefits-goat-milk/ I highly recommend goat's milk and give St. John's Creamery my highest recommendation.

I had a very negative experience. Total lack of care from the business owners and improper milk…read morehandling.