WOW what a disappointment! There were maybe 6 stalls and nothing worth buying. No apples even…read moreavailable and it's peak apple season! The vegetables available looked sad!!! Not going back!

Whenever July rolls around I start to get excited, knowing that the Westfield Farmers Market is…read moreabout to start up again. The farmers market is every Saturday from 9-2 and runs from July through October. I wish it would start earlier than July but I'll take what I can get. The farmers market usually has at least two actual farms selling a variety of fruits and vegetables. Depending on the month you can get corn, blueberries, peaches, cantaloupes, cucumbers, tomatoes...the list goes on and on. Everything is reasonably priced and delicious, of course. Besides the farms there are other vendors as well including High Mountain Farms which sells fresh ravioli, meatballs and other Italian specialties. A pickle vendor is also usually there as well as a fruit and nut seller and bakery. We go here every Saturday and stock up on produce for the week. This farmers market illustrates why NJ is called The Garden State.

Produce are fresh and you can choose your own, unlike other store they're prepacked and hard to…read moretell if still fresh or not. Has a lot of variety to choose from. Store is clean and neat

Also want to mention they have a deli counter that features Boars Head products usually at prices…read morethat are cheaper than the deli counter at your local supermarket. In addition they make a really good sandwich. Today I had an Italian hero. Very good!

Haven't been in person BUT I have tasted their pies and cider donut bread pudding, which I got…read morethrough one of my kids' schools so I'm reviewing those. We ordered a blueberry pie and their cider donut bread pudding. The pie had a lattice top and was perfectly sweet. We thoroughly enjoyed it. They had the smallest blueberries in it and many were very much intact but not tart at all. Same for the bread pudding; my husband could tell that there was a fried component which made it super decadent, but it wasn't actually that sweet either! It was moist, nicely spiced with cinnamon, and the syrup that came with it enhanced everything. Color me impressed! I plan on visiting the farm and Market in person once it warms up and see everything else they have to offer. Once I do, I'll update this review.

Amazing place Great plants for every season and every taste…read more Planted plants are growing so well!

Visiting the Central Farmers Market today was such a pleasant surprise! I'm used to the one in…read moreMiddlesex County, but this location was open, clean, and had a wonderful variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. I was especially impressed with the prices -- much cheaper than Middlesex County. What a delight to see that extra large eggs have gone down to just $.99 a dozen... woo hoo! The staff members I encountered were all very pleasant and helpful, which made the shopping experience even better. I will definitely be coming back to this farmers market.

Whole foods veggie section it's not. As I recall from a visit last month, they did carry some…read morefreshly made bread and Mediterranean imports. Similar to other Grade B veggie and fruit markets in Middlesex County etc. with the one noteworthy memory being the cashier. When i watched her opening picking her nose as she prepared to handle my food, I asked her to put on gloves. The finger went further up the nose. Had to abandon ship. I'm seeing others had parallel experiences; where is the health dept? where is the owner?

I needed an apple crumble pie for our fourth anniversary and I decided to take a recommendation…read morefrom friend who live locally and it was delicious! I returned recently and was greeted by the same gentleman who remembered and asked about my purchase! He was very friendly and helpful! I was lucky to return at the moment that fresh pie had been taken out of the oven and cooling. This time I purchased a mixed berry pie and a carrot roll. I'm super excited to sample this and even more pleased that I found this location.

What an unexpected hit! I pass this farm stand often but never tried it. The prices are very fair…read moreand the strawberries I got were divine. So sweet and perfectly ripe. I also picked up some rhubarb. It was a little wilted because they don't have AC but it was fine. I'll try their other offerings. Gravel parking lot, plenty of spaces. I regret not taking a picture.

Every town in Union County seems to have their "thing". Cranford with the best downtown and…read morefrequent town-wide celebrations. Westfield with Addams Fest and its town-wide bougieness. Scotch Plains likely would point to its annual St. Bart's/UNICO Festival, but I'd argue the Farmer's Market is an even better calling card. The market, held every Saturday from spring to fall, is anchored by three farms that each sell fresh produce, priced similarly so you can choose your favorite on quality. Scattered throughout are other longtime favorites, including delicious order ahead empanadas and barrels of pickles. But along with those mainstays are a revolving cast of tasty treats and interesting stands - from craft beers and ciders to freshly-made pesto and baked goods. The market does get crowded around lunchtime, and with few tables available for sitting and snacking, it isn't somewhere to stop and eat. That said, there are a couple of nice restaurants in walking distance, so you can always grab a bite after getting your produce.

the produce is not good. Very expensive for what you get. Supermarket is just as good. Dont…read moresepend the money

Stopped by this lovely shop after having dinner nearby. The window showed such amazing handmade…read moretreats! I am a big fan of baklava, and then I came across a box of stuffed dates which are my favorite! They had orange stuffed dates And almond stuffed dates! Absolute heaven. I had to buy a box. It is absolutely so delicious and what a happy surprise to find a store that sells it. I don't like buying off the Internet. I really love Mom and pop stores. The store was so well organized, and so tidy! I was happy to see their selection of coffees too. And cute little coffee cups. I look forward to coming back!

Beautiful restaurant. They have the absolute best rose Turkish delight I have ever tasted. And,they…read morehave some special type of ice cream which is different flavors of fruits in the shape of a fruit,such as a mango or strawberry. They also give samples of Turkish delight when you walk in and are as kind as they can be. Also if you guys are reading this can I have some free baklava and Turkish delight

I've stopped here several times while they were closed (check the hours!) and kept meaning to come…read moreback. I was so excited to come in here for the $1 bonbon sale during Cranford's restaurant week. I got 50+ bonbons to have a chocolate tasting with my family, and give some away as birthday gifts. They were very tasty, high quality chocolates. For me, some of them were a bit too sweet- I guess I prefer dark chocolate and less sweet flavors- however they were really rich and saturated in flavor. My favorites were the Bourbon (real depth of flavor, dark smooth chocolate), and the Guava Passionfruit (tart). My kids liked the Peanut Butter and Jelly bonbons a lot, and Cookies and Creme. Really fun assortment, highly recommend coming in!

Delicious chocolate, very high quality and the flavors are unreal, especially the fruit filled ones.read more

It's unfortunate that so many American farms are disappearing as urban development gradually…read moreencroaches on once peaceful suburban and rural areas. Because many people are removed from these changes, they often fail to recognize their significance. That's why supporting local farms like this one is crucial not only for the fresh and beautiful big (the honeycrisp apples are huge!) fruit but also to preserve the open land that nurtures pollinators and wildlife. Visiting a farm is a local treat and a unique experience. Some complain about prices without realizing the hard work involved, especially with New Jersey's short growing season and few local options. Compared to stores, the prices aren't that different. Yet they complain, then ironically leave in their luxury cars and expensive, record-high property taxed homes. I hoped to walk around the farm but that is understandably not allowed. Kids can be rough with the trees and crops (I even saw some throwing apples in an orchard) while their parents did nothing so boundaries are necessary to protect the farm. A few parents take it personally and get defensive when asked to supervise. The $10 tractor ride fee helps limit traffic, keep things organized and offset inevitable wear and tear. I skipped it but enjoyed shopping for rhubarb pie, enormous honeycrisp apples, dry soups and local honey. However I do sympathize with others who may have been scolded... it WOULD be helpful if there were a clear sign saying something like "Please do not enter the farm on foot. Tractor rides only. Ask staff for assistance." Put a sign up. A lot of customers seem to be getting miffed about that. Also the chickens looked much healthier than those I've seen on other farms. At many places, birds have significant feather loss caused by boredom, poor nutrition, or overcrowding but that wasn't the case here. Under the employee's supervision, the children were able to feed them and even brought out a surprisingly large, one-week-old chick for everyone to pet. You could really tell they care about their animals! I also appreciated the farm's 2nd Amendment sign, a respectful nod and reminder of important American values. This farm is a true slice of Americana and definitely worth a visit! Hurry before it disappears like so much has already.

I was excited to discover a local farm for my children and I to pick fruit. We generally travel…read morepretty far to only spend a short amount of time at these orchards. The farm itself is very nice. There's a cute farmer's market where you can buy fresh produce, dairy, and other tasty looking treats. There are chickens and peacocks along the path up to the orchard. A lady working at the farm was so sweet and asked my 3 year old if he wanted to feed the chickens, and he had a blast doing so. It looks like they dedicate most of the orchard for apples but there were a couple rows for peaches. I imagine when it's berry season, there are a couple rows for those as well. They run a pretty old-school operation which resulted in my friend and I schlepping our young families to the farm only to discover that the orchard would not be open until noon due to some wetness. We showed up when they opened at 9 and had to turn around. This is a pretty avoidable issue in this day and age thanks to social media. I'm pretty familiar with the practice of always checking ahead of time before visiting a farm to make sure it's open. They will pretty regularly close for many reasons including ripening or the weather. However, Hillview does not have any social media accounts to update visitors re: closings. In our case, we had to come early at 9, so we couldn't have even called ahead because they wouldn't have been open. I was feeling pretty frustrated about the poor communication and not too eager to return, however, my 3 year old was begging me to take him peach picking, so we came back a couple weeks later, and here's where things get very ugly. We check in at the market, get our baskets, and start making our way up the hill. We are told not to pick any of the apples (they are still growing), which is fine because we came for peaches and it's not apple season. We have to walk through the apple orchard to get to the few rows of peaches. Eventually we come across a sign that says "peaches" with an arrow pointing to a row. Naturally, I figure that we must be in the peach row. And, honestly, the apples and peaches on the trees look extremely similar. My son literally only picked 2 apples. Then he bit into the second one (because he's 3!) and that's when I looked inside and realized they were apples . I immediately told him they weren't peaches and that the farmer would be upset if we picked his apples because they weren't ripe. I redirected him back to the path and asked him to put the apple in the basket. Yes, I was fully planning on purchasing this apple picked in error. So the farmer just so happened to be driving by at that very moment and saw my son put the apple in the basket. I asked him where the peaches were. After he told me they were down the row and around the corner, he asked me if there was an apple in the basket. I explained that he had made a mistake. He then told me...and I quote..."it's YOUR job to take care of him." So, yes, he was in fact upset! I apologized again, this time profusely. He said nothing and drove away. I immediately got a very icky feeling. Not only was he calling my parenting into question (over a single apple, mind you) but he was being extremely sexist and disrespectful. Not sure if he has any personal experience with very young children but, irregardless, most people realize that they act on impulse and there's little to nothing that can be done in these sort of situations. The exchange put a sour taste in my mouth, and it was impossible for me to enjoy my time at the orchard. Just so everyone knows, there is no room for human error at Hillview Farms, so leave your children behind. Oh wait...there goes their entire target audience. I'd also like to stress that THEIR signage was unclear. See picture. True to my word, I did offer to pay for the apple back at the market. The woman didn't charge me and didn't even acknowledge that we had accidentally picked an apple probably because this sort of thing must happen a million times a day. So 3 stars for the farm itself and 1 star for the super fun misogyny at our morning outing in front of my child. If it wasn't for my son being so excited to pick fruit, I would have immediately turned around in disgust.

Local farmers and vendors, very crowded even in a light rain - parking can be a challenge in the…read moreSunday weekend, so make sure you pick your parking a bit further away unless you wanted to wait in the car for a while. Lots of veggie and fruit vendors - be prepared, they charge more for local produce (higher than Whole Foods) although from what I could tell, very good quality (albeit not a lot of organic). Some food carts, too, will be back to try those! Lots of pets, too, watch the dogs underfoot.

Lots of variety! And dogs!…read more Super family friendly, or just a great place to walk through. With lots of local bakers, farmers, cheese makers, coffee vendors, lotion or soap bar, Popsicle stands, protein suppliers and more, you'll find everything you need and more here. I was even surprised to find a distiller here and it's fantastic! Bought me a bottle of whiskey as a souvenir! Street parking is available. And come early on the hot days. Enjoy!