What drew you in: The signs for a fresh farmer's market or for the wine tasting room? It really…read moredoesn't matter because the Royal Farms will not disappoint! A perfect stop between Traverse City and Mackinaw City, this charming, cozy, epicenter of hospitality has so much to offer. The market has a fun selection of locally-curated items to its own homemade pies, soups, salad, and in-season produce. The Tasting Room is a comfy spot, appointed with more tchotckes, nibbles, a fireplace, and an array of respectable wines and ciders to try. You can stroll around the grounds, see the scenic views, and relax over a flight of unique and tasty beverages. Most definitely a must-visit stop!

We love Royal Farms! Their offerings of cider and wine are delicious and affordable. They're…read moretasting room nestled behind their main farm store has such a chill relaxing interior. On our latest visit while they were out of bottles of my favorite cider, which is the hard red, a combination of apple and cherry it was still on draft so we enjoyed a flight of four and hiked up the short hill to enjoy the scenic overlook that is waiting for you. Everything we tried in our flight was delicious and we ended up with bottles of everything to bring home. My personal favorites were of course the hard red but also the cheeky cherry, which is a sweet cherry wine and the botanical which is a semi sweet pear tasting cider. Service is always friendly and accommodating. On our way out, we visited the farm shop and picked up some cheeses and a apple cider donut for the road. Cheers!

Excellent produce and service. Great atmosphere! You will find everything from fresh fruit and…read morevegetables to baked goods and cute home decor.

What a cute, fun stop! This Farm market gives the perfect summer/fall vibes if you are looking for…read moresome fun for the family to do. They have an outdoor play area and a small indoor play area. You can camp over night if you are interested, rent out the patio or party room if you desire. The food was tasty (a bit expensive). I had one of their wood stove pizzas, absolutely delicious. Definitely recommend stopping and enjoying all that the farm has to offer.

Was not overly thrilled with this place. Location was great but prices on everything was about…read moretwice as high as I would consider spending. Had some samples, eh...

This incredible shop embodies all the best parts of Grand Traverse Bay's bounty. Fresh seasonal…read morefruits and veg, phenomenal baked stuff (our summer home is 2 miles away and we eat cider donuts every day), and cherries. Sweet, tart. Yum!

We stopped in for the Frostbite trail event and found some of the best ciders I've ever had. Got…read morethe flight of 5 and couldn't pick the best one! Might have enjoyed the pear the most just for its unique blend of sweet and tart flavors. We usually only stop to pick berries, now we have a whole new reason to make the trip!

I have reviewed this place before because our cottage is located only a few miles away, and I have…read morebeen going there for years. This is a great stop for anyone who wants whatever is fresh in season. The gamut runs from early asparagus through to fall apples and some of the best fresh picked corn around! They also have an incredible selection of baked goods (the fresh donuts are a must for me). They also have pies and fresh juice and cider, as well as locally made spices, and other pantry items.

The BEST Farmers Market!! Goes all year, great vendors! Always something fresh, sweet, savory,…read moreartistic, soaps, creams...!! and of course there's live MUSIC! A wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning, supporting local makers!

Love this farmers market! It is always a delight to see what they will have and all the veggies and…read morelocal produce plus crafts and artist items. I love that they do it twice a week in summer as this gave us ability to eat local throughout the week. Everyone is friendly and it is well organized. It is a fun morning experience as you can get local honey, taste some specialty teas, but a carved wood gift, try on handmade earrings, taste some local blueberries or peruse the scrumptious produce. We go every time we are in town and we love being able to learn about local businesses as well when they come to the market. We have tried mixed mustard, tomato butter and other new items for us all as a result if finding them at this farmers market!

The Bolt Family are what Northern Michigan is about! They are an awesome family, & we cherish them…read moregreatly...

These are the rudest people I've encountered up here in Northern Michigan and we live here! I can…read moresee why they don't have a steady customer base!!! STAY AWAY! Go to Royal or Friske because they appreciate people and have better products!! I'm ashamed that these type of people operate a business here: they should just stay inside in their basement!!

Bluestem Organic Farms provides the most incredible produce- with a huge variety and honestly the…read moremost beautiful radishes I've ever seen. My partner absolutely loves their bacon and meat products. The eggs are reliably fresh and delicious. The humans who own and operate the farm are also the kindest, warmest people you'll ever meet. They genuinely care about providing beautiful food for their community and it is evident at every step of one's experience when purchasing through Bluestem farm.

Wonderful produce that is delivered fresh-picked. Highly organized, no order mixups . . . Ever…read more Personable & caring people with exceptional quality produce & meat.

Delicious!! Great spot with outdoor seating. Pastries, yogurt parfait, breakfast sandwiches, and…read morecoffees were all amazing. We can't wait to return

Cute little coffee shop! By little, it's actually pretty spacious. You stand in a line and find…read moreyour own table and they'll bring it to you. The shakshuka is so unbelievable and like a flavor bomb!

We were passing through the area when we stopped at Altonen's roadside farm stand. What caught our…read moreattention was Nutty Brew, a food truck serving coffee and simple breakfast sandwiches. The coffee was terrific!!! I'll admit, I was surprised to find such a good latte along the highway like that. While we waited for our treats, we petted Ruby, their adorable, large poodle. That pulled our attention to the fresh produce. My wife is always bragging about the corn she gets at a farm stand in her Indiana home town. I challenged her that northern Michigan corn could meet that standard. The gentleman working there selected three perfect ears and I'm thrilled to report that, after a double-blind taste test with her entire family, Altonen's corn earned a unanimous victory! We also enjoyed their fresh blueberries and a loaf of zucchini pecan bread. Lastly, their hospitality reflected the best of the midwest warmth and servitude. We will go out of our way to visit this farm stand the next time we're up north!

Best orchard and farm market around. I absolutely love this place and go there all summer.read more

Bear Creek Organic farm has grown so much over the past five years. Their market sells organic…read morehouse made baked goodies - cookies, donuts, galettes. They have a wide variety of organic food that will provide you with full meals including ice cream! Their food truck is open for lunch through dinner time. There's a little playground as well as a sitting area to relax. The staff is always friendly and very helpful. Ask about Frick and Frack.

From the owner: Farm Fresh Food Truck serving food from scratch on a working organic farm.read more