service was nice even despite high crowds and grumpy holiday customers! the apples were amazing! we…read morecame here after extreme rudeness to my mother in law over at allandale farms (she's been loyal to them for over a decade!) we're happy to have landed at volante, a little further for her but worth it.

The place is gorgeous inside complete with fresh vegetables, meat and an assortment of plants…read more Inside the main building, they have all the grocery items while in the greenhouses, they have the plants. One of the greenhouses was completely just mums. They really looked stunning. The prices were about triple for the groceries. Everything was perfect but so it should be at that price. Outside they had huge bins of the various varieties on apples. Just remember to bring your wallet.

The Cork & Board is my one stop go to wine discovery place! They have fantastic free tastings…read moreweekly and each focuses on a region or type of wine. I'm a try before you buy kinda gal so I so appreciate the options and have found a number of new faves here. Plus they have great holiday tasting events, hostess gifts, yummy cheese and charcuterie board supplies, and other goodies to outfit your entertaining arsenal.

I have never been to this shop, let alone Newton, but I have ordered from them several times on…read moreline and could not be happier. Everything came so much faster than I expected. It was all wrapped perfectly and arrived in great shape. The quality of the items the shop carries is consistently wonderful. I highly recommend anything here that captures your imagination. If I'm ever in the Newton area I will definitely sign up for some of the very special events that the shop offers.

Oh Needham Center Fine Wines how much do I love thee let me count the ways…read more.. #1 I live in So. Cal but am from Boston so the wines that I can get at home aren't available here. I have over the past year purchased wine from this fine establishment via phone and email. The customer service I receive is bar-none consistently accommodating. #2 if I am traveling by way of plane they make sure to arrange for a box that I can travel with that will keep my wine protected. If I have to have family pick it up they hold it for me. They carry a wonderful Lingot Martin Bugey-Cerdon a sparkling Gamay Rose that would be perfect for New Year's Eve. Respectfully Reviewed

10% off on case orders. And can handle hard to find wines like Koyama Pinot from New Zealand and…read moreM+H whiskey from Israel.

Came here while exploring the area. Best decision ever! We arrived about 20 minutes before they…read moreclosed, but the cheesemongers were so friendly and helpful. They did not rush us off. We got to try and buy some fabulous cheeses and other gourmet products. The shop is well-organized and inviting. I wish I had more time to explore here. BTW, they will ship products, including cheeses, to you in the mail. Are you kidding me?!?!? How awesome is that? They even hooked us up with some baguettes since they were closing, and they baked the bread fresh every day. Win-win!!

Walk in with a meal, an occasion, or a bottle of wine in mind, and you'll leave with the perfect…read morepairings of cheese, charcuterie, more wine, bread, crackers, olives, cornichons, etc. And the family that runs the place is the best! I think everyone who works at Wasik's has been there for many years. When you shop there, you're part of the family as well. A true gem - ambiance meets expertise, slathered with fantastic taste.

" My favorite in town " This place is really good …read more Boastful flavors of chocolate and coffee. The staff is all so friendly. Why wouldn't you want to try this place . It's my favorite in town for authentic chocolate . The vibe is welcoming.

On our way back to NY we stopped here after Boston not expecting much. It ended up being the best…read morehot chocolate, seriously one of the best of my life. Well worth the stop and what a cute place. My son also loved and ate his chocolate star quickly. Service was good. Highly recommend.

A New Leaf is a health-focused store that blends a mini market with a deli counter, catering to…read morevarious dietary needs and lifestyle preferences. The market side is decent, though most of the products can be found at regular grocery stores, so nothing particularly unique stood out. The deli area seemed more popular, with a good-sized menu--but the lack of visible pricing was confusing. We ordered the Coconut Mango smoothie, which ended up being $10 for a small cup. That price wouldn't have been too shocking if the smoothie was great, but unfortunately, it missed the mark. It was way too watered down and barely tasted like mango, as the pineapple dominated the flavor despite mango being the headliner. Overall, it didn't really live up to its health-forward hype, and the smoothie experience left us pretty disappointed.

It's a must for us every weekend, smoothies are such a treat. Lots of healthy options and…read moreeverything is delicious. We usually get smoothies but their sandwiches and salads are also so good. The people who work here are very friendly, great service!

Baca is very hit or miss…read more The service can be friendly or awful; they have a high turnover rate on employees and it's a hard job. The produce is cheap and can be very good, or spoiled. It really depends.

My experience today at the Russian market Baza in Newton:…read moreDuring checkout, the cashier loudly asked my age in front of other customers in order to apply a senior discount. I found this inappropriate and disrespectful. I raised the issue with the cashier store manager at the time, but my concern was dismissed and not addressed. Actually the cashier was very rude and she told me that I'm not her employer. I am not objecting to age verification itself, but it should be handled discreetly and professionally, not announced publicly. I strongly think that staff should be properly trained to handle such situations with basic respect for customer privacy. If this is not addressed, I will consider escalating the matter through formal complaints and public reviews.

Had the Italian sub. It was a long sandwich (crispy French baguette) with fresh cold cuts, finely…read morecut onions and tomatoes. Very good local sandwich and produce/wine shop with Italian specialties. Great ambiance. Service was quick and with a smile. Just under 15 dollars for the Italian sub. It's was really good, made with fresh produce and freshly cut cold cuts. A little pricey but not exaggerated! I would recommend this place.

Excellent sandwiches... the Italian, and Sicilian, all fresh high quality meats ... I need this…read moreItalian with everything and oil... high end oil I think makes a difference.... Italian drinks, homemade chicken parm's, meatballs, fresh made sausages on Thursday, Friday , Saturdays... sausages are Excellent

Grab a fresh, farm-made scone or fruit from the market, tea/hot cider and a seat outside for a…read morepleasant afternoon enjoying the outdoors and farm views. Perfect spot to grab a snack or some fresh produce on your way back home post hike.