did my first ever strawberry picking here and happy to say i will be going back!! strawberries are…read morevery reasonably priced, staff is friendly and helpful, the strawberries are SO YUMMYYY, and all in all it was just a lovely experience. if youre looking for fruit or flowers, highly recommend checking them out (: the website is up to date and informative on what theyre offering and when.

Kids love the blueberry and strawberry picking. It's so fun and SOOO cheap compared to grocery…read morestores. Not only that, but the berries taste like real fruit. We go here every year and it's a blast!

I've been coming to the Farmers Market every Saturday (when I can) ever since I moved to St. Cloud…read more This is a great farmers market. Yes it's tiny but the vendors are all great and so sweet. There is usually some coupon or deal going on each week. You can't beat the prices are so SO affordable for a farmers market. I'm always sad when it's over for the season. They have kids activities the first Saturday of the month and give away something free to the kids. There is usually live music and at least 10 vendors selling everything from meat and eggs, to bread, jams, honey and popcorn to fresh veggies. Highly recommend checking this out if you're in the area on a Saturday morning!

I love being able to support local farmers in the St Cloud area. You can get fresh seasonal produce…read moreall summer and eat with the seasons. Talking to the sellers is a great way to learn about new produce that you may not be familiar with. There are farmers who sell eggs and meat, flowers, bread, popcorn, and a wide variety of fresh veggies and fruit. Bring your own bags to help reduce waste. Small bills help. I love bring able to do my part for the environment.

I was completely blown away by the meat vending machine outside. How awesome is that!! This place…read moreis amazing! We bought so many tasty meat sticks, and brats from here! Definately wanna go back for some steaks! Some of those super thick Tomahawk steaks!

Very awesome local meat market. A little of everything here. The sticks, summer sausage, and bacon…read moreare great. My kind of candy store.

Great little garden, come here often to watch aliens fly by. Always wandered why they don't stop…read moreand say hi

For some reason CSAs or Community Support Agriculture groups are still an underground cult movement…read morein Minnesota. You would think that a state so deeply rooted in farming and community would have more people coming together to support healthy local food from local growers. It's simple, you pay a subscription fee of a few hundred dollars in the spring in exchange for weekly summer produce harvested fresh all summer long. For those interested there are a few CSA options in the area however Common Ground Garden is the best. Run by the Sisters and students at St. Benedict Monastery/University they not only grow amazing fruits, flowers, vegetables and herbs but they also partner with others to offer local bread, eggs, and meats. The quality and quantity of each week's share cannot be beat, the staff is heavenly, and they even offer periodic events and classes for members. If you are willing to learn to cook and eat locally and seasonally there is no better value than Common Ground Garden.

Center Cut Meats came into my life because I am looking to cut out the middle man (aka big box…read moregrocery) when buying beef, specifically ground beef. The market prices have gotten to expensive and I'd rather give my money to a small business vs a CEO. And Rogers isn't too far off a drive from Blaine, plus extended family is in the area. And I don't care for VonHanson's or Anoka Meats. So road trip to Rogers it is. I've grown up eating smoked meats from Thielen Meats (Pierz, MN) so I judge smoky smells and flavor to them. And walking into the market they definitely had something being smoked in the back! I saw a buffet on one side of the market but that was empty today. Only lunch buffet is offered during the week. Lots of deep freezers and upright freezers to grab different proteins (sausage, weiners, jerky, beef sticks, ground beef, patties and seafood). They also had a freezer full of take n bake pies. They also had a fresh deli salad and meat counter. Two guys working the fresh meat counter were very helpful. Gave me written instructions on cooking everything. It was only me and 1 other person the whole time. After I paid and waited for sis to pay, then 5 other people/families walked in. It got busy quick. We bought a frozen bologna ring (big shoes to fill because...Theilens), a stuffed pork chop, 2 cheesy Twice baked potatoes, and 2 stuffed jalapeños. Also 75/25 beef/pork blend of ground hamburger for only $4.49/lb. That's a price I like. We just came from MG Costco and price compared on different cuts of beef (ground, roast, sirloin, chops). These guys are just a tish cheaper too, which was surprising. Made a pork chops, potatoes and jalapeños for dinner tonight. Oh yeah! We'll be back. Those tastes 10 times better than Hyvees fresh meat counter.

Filthy and cluttered. I was looking for Italian sausage to make lasagna and they had nothing…read more Service felt like they were doing me a favor. Never going back there again.

Just visited again today and cannot say enough good things about the customer service. The energy…read moreand willingness to help from the staff is unmatched. The quality of the bread continues to be stellar - we love this local spot! If you haven't visited before, I've included a picture of the entrance - it is down the stairs and the sign is kind of easy to miss if you aren't looking for it.

Great bread. Also scones, cookies and everything I've tried…read more Also for the community they have been so generous and giving helping with different fundraising and contributing bread to dinners and bake sales for years now. I know several restaurants also use diamond city. A staple in our community for years now. They are also courteous and kind they even will bring your order out to you. Excellent service.

So I'm changing my previous review..... went back to the Jerky shop after a long time..... place…read morehas gone down hill. The Jerky wall is now a jerky rack. The beef stick are served to you by a young disrespectful kid with the personality of a dead moth.... and not to mention he has more dirt under his fingernail than my gardener. I was disgusted when he handed me food.No welcome no thank you. It was a very awkward moment. Walked in and I hear a huge sigh.... "like really... I need to get off my phone and chair to help a paying customer?......" all in all I will not go back again

They have dill pickle popcorn. Yes it sounds weird, but it's ridiculously good. Their maple beef…read moresticks are probably my favorite thing I've tried there. We bought some frozen brats too, I preferred the Hawaiian over the wild rice. Nice little find in a smaller town.

We are proud members of this CSA family for the last 3 years and you should be too. We have been…read moremembers of CSAs in several cities across the country and Lisa and her team at Bakers Acres are one of the very best. The farm itself feels like it was lifted out a storybook and we love to visit for the events they host for members (pea picking, pumpkins in the falls, bon-fires, etc). They are certified organic and they are not stopping there as they are always busy making improvements to make the farm and their distribution even more environmentally friendly and sustainable. Our family (2 adults and 2 kids) enjoy a "full share" which means we pick up a fresh box full of veggies for 18 weeks during the summer/fall months and if you do the math it's very inexpensive. The quality of the vegetables is always 5 star and super fresh. Most of the items are staple items that we can use easily incorporate into our weekly meals and once and a while there is a more unusual ingredient that is fun to experiment with... don't worry about meal ideas as Lisa provides weekly recipes and info about how to cook/eat each item. I can't recommend membership enough... one tip is to make sure to sign up early as each year the number of shares are limited and usually sell out.

Excellent certified organic, local produce. As a member,…read moreyou receive a full box either every or every other week featuring seasonal classics as well as unique varieties all season long. If you like to buy organic produce at the store or enjoy visiting a famers' market or co-op, you should try this out for a season. There really is no comparison to the quality and variety of the produce, and there is a tremendous amount of a feel good factor when you commit to sustainably support a local farmer. If you're already on board the CSA train and just deciding which one to join, this one is wonderful. The owner is very focused, driven, and excellent at communication. She sends out deatiled updates on the farm as well as storage tips and great recipes for the week's delivery. She holds several fantastic events on the farm each year and really makes you feel involved and appreciated in her efforts to better our earth, health, community, and food system. She treats you like a true partner in both, business and this mission which is both humbling and empowering. That beats a mundane trip to the grocery store any day.