I am SO happy about having a farmer's market downtown. During the warm months, the Natick Farmer's…read moreMarket takes place on Saturdays - which is perfect if you don't have time to go grocery shopping during the weekdays. There is a wonderful variety of items to purchase with a healthy balance of produce and local goods. You can find seasonal vegetables, fruit, honey, bread, pastries, meats, seafood and gourmet spreads. Occasionally there is a vendor with unique goods like jewelry and cutting boards. There's even a knife sharpening station! As for the prices, I feel that they are completely in line with what you would pay for locally-grown produce. You can't expect to find the same prices on tomatoes as you would at Super Stop n' Shop, simply because it takes more energy and resources to grow locally and without chemical trickery. I don't know about you, but I'd rather pay a few more cents for a homegrown, grown-in-the-sun tomato than an overgrown tomato that tastes like a water balloon. Pet owners, make sure you bring someone to watch your dog while you shop. Because this is a place that sells food, bringing your pet near the tents is not permitted. (I wish there was a doggy drop-off area to help with this!)

Winter or summer - this is a wonderful place to shop for local food, crafts and artisan products…read more There's always something delicious (pies, cookies, fresh produce, fish caught that very morning and even locally sourced meats). I've purchased hand-made jewelry and handbags as well as CD's from home-town musicians. Speaking of musicians, there's always someone playing music, which entertains everyone. There are usually toddlers dancing to the tunes. My suggestion would be to offer more ready-to-eat meals. I would like to be able to grab that day's lunch and bring it home to serve.

verything is excellent. The frozen yogurt, all plants, helpful and knowledgeable about their…read more plants, Great place for vegetable seedlings. Their shop has alot of fresh vegetables, corn in season, and take home meals.

The worst experience I ever had on the farm, My daughter an U went to Sunshine to pick…read morestrawberries. We always go to Tougas farm but I did not have time to drive there. At the farm store, we told the employee that we wanted to pick 4 quarts of strawberries for $40. On the board, it said 2 quarts $25, 4 quarts $40. But I asked for 2 boxes. The Woman told me that I have to buy only 1 box, can not be split. I paid $40 and walked to the field, about 15 minutes. When we got to the field, the employee informed me that 2 people can not pick strawberries to 1 box that we need to buy additional box to enter the field. They did not have any boxes to purchase there. I had to walk back to the front store, buy another box and walk back to the field. I am sorry, but that almost an hour of my time wasted. Plus aggravation of poor customer service. When I got to the store and asked for a refund, because I did not pick any strawberries, i was pointed to the board, where is said no refund. I was handled in the most rude way, wasting $40 of my hard earned money. Sunshine farm provides very poor customer service and lacking human factor. I will never go there again. I will be driving extra 30 minutes to Tougas farm, where employees are always happy to see you, care about customers and their business. It offers so much more!

I recently visited Belkin Family Lookout Farm, and overall it was a pleasant experience ,…read moreespecially with a group of students. Here's a breakdown: What worked well / strengths The staff were extremely kind and helpful. The grounds and orchards were well maintained and offered enjoyable scenery and walking paths.The cider donuts are outstanding. There are plenty of activities in the orchards, which my students enjoyed. What could improve... The food offerings were not ideal. The quality felt closer to a school lunch standard, but with a price tag higher than expected. As for the cider itself, I'm not a huge fan of it generally, so I can't strongly endorse that part of the menu. Prices for picking or admission can feel steep even for a group rate. Belkin / Lookout Farm is a lovely destination with lots of charm, especially for seasonal visits and orchard-based activities. If you're going primarily for the cider or food, temper expectations. But if your goal is to have students enjoy the orchard, fall vibes, fresh donuts, and outdoor experience, it delivers well.

I used to come here all the time when I was little to my high school years every fall season to…read moreApple pick with my family. I haven't been back in a long time and went on a weekday and boy was it different since kids are back in school. It was relatively quiet but still happy they were open and no lines or crowds. You no longer pay by weight. You pay per person at $37/adult and they give you a tiny bag to fill up with apples, pears, peaches and other fruits they have. If you want to purchase another bag it is $15! Parking is complimentary and there is no train, we had to walk! Not sure if that is just because it is a weekday and not a weekend. We did get some Asian pears, peaches, nectarines and apples. At the end we bought Apple cider and donuts at the market.

Our farmers market used to be great when Ashland was a little town, but so many apartments now it's…read morelost the small local fibe. When I went there wasn't even a band, and more Indian food than anything else. WTF? Bring back the Bluegrass and the rib truck!

I love this Farmers market. I live about a half mile away so I can walk there on Saturday mornings…read more Intimate vibe, fresh fruits and veggies from local farms, and lots of organic choices ... also fresh fish and bakery yummies. The shopkeepers and customers are friendly and casual. Live music in the background from local bands.. pottery, jewelry and food stalls. Ashland worked very hard to make this excellent market and they make it even better every year. Highly recommend.

Fantastic weather today for the Farmer's market. First timer here and I like the offerings …read more.. meat, fish, veggies, floral, something sweet ...everything you need for a delicious meal in the city! Would love to return and see more vendors, the space can surely accommodate. Perhaps it is early in the summer so quite possibly there would be additional vendors. Look forward to returning

On Fridays in front of the BPL. This place has been a haven for fresh produce. Not many vendors…read morebut these are legit farmers and wide selection of produce. There is a baker and Indian stand. A shout out to Brian and the first stall who was friendly and from my visits had the most variety.

A cute if small farmers' market. Not too many vendors but the fruit and vegetable stands were…read moredecent. They had live music and a couple of interesting offerings.

great variety of selection. very well organized. friendly atmosphere. a lot of vibrant and…read morevivacious activities: music, arts and crafts, tons of food fresh and organic, all home made and self grown. snap friendly. snap match available. ask market manager for more information.

Arcadian Farms saved our Thanksgiving. Among the hustle and bustle of the holidays and a new baby…read moreaddition to our family we had forgotten to grab our pies that had been pre ordered and paid for. I had attempted to call the farm a few times Thanksgiving morning which I new was a bit far fetched because everything is closed. I did however reach out on Facebook and it was a hit. Someone reached out to me within minutes. They sent out an alert to all Arcadian's in the area to see if someone could open up the farm and meet me for a pie pick up. It was amazing a few messages later I was in route to meet someone at the farm. I was kindly greeted by a fine young man at the door who greeted me with all my pies and a huge smile. I thanked him and offered a tip that he kindly declined. I can't say enough about how greatful I am to be from this little town and to have our town farm so close. They really go above and beyond for their customers. Thank you again! Hope everyone had a safe and Happy Holiday! Ps..The farm is absolutly adorable! The Pies and produce are fresh and delicious! I can not recommend them enough!!

I've worked down the street from here for the past year and a half, and have passed it going home…read morefor the past six months but just today stopped in for a visit. Granted, it's not peak time for pretty much anything (and their winter hours are shorter), so I didn't get to see check out any produce but they have a bunch of sauces, jams, and spices. They also have a variety of baked goods and cookies, some homemade pies and some local eggs, dairy and a small assortment of local cheeses. They also have a freezer with some local frozen yogurt (which, on this freezing day, I am not going to try). They had free hot mulled cider to sample as well and the lady working there was very friendly. While there wasn't a whole lot I needed there today, I will definitely be back in the spring and summer as I love to support local businesses.

Seasonal farm stand run by a family (144th year according to their website)…read more Veggies, beef, eggs and thanksgiving turkeys! I've always wanted to order one, I think i will this year after reading the reviews. Small dirt parking lot for approx 10 cars maybe? I love driving by this farm everyday and seeing the corn, cows, pigs and occasional turkeys! It's so peaceful and serene. The small lake/pond and rolling hills are like a postcard! Check it out in the fall! From their site: We offer our own grass-fed beef, pastured pork, Thanksgiving turkeys and farm fresh vegetables, as well as our own honey, maple syrup, stone-ground corn meal, firewood, and other products. In the fall, we have pick-your-own pumpkin days. We have several greenhouses, which help us to stay a few steps ahead of Mother Nature.

Wonderful fresh products from local farms ! So glad this is nearby !read more