**July 2026: Thursday Afternoon Visit**…read more My friend and I were visiting Phoenix during a 110-degree heat wave and desperately needed something to cool us down, so I went searching and came across Sphinx Date Co Palm & Pantry. The date milkshake sounded too good to pass up, so my friend and I made the drive out to Scottsdale for a little afternoon treat--and it was absolutely worth it. As soon as we walked in, the shop owner was incredibly warm and welcoming. She offered us a sample of a Medjool date, and wow--it was plump, rich, and had this deep caramel-like sweetness that instantly sold me. You can really taste the quality. We each ordered a large date milkshake, and it was everything I hoped for. It tasted clean and simple in the best way--like it's made with just dates, milk, and ice cream (which is typically what a classic date shake includes). It was creamy, naturally sweet, and super refreshing in the Arizona heat. I also loved that the store carries a variety of Arizona-made local products, which made souvenir shopping so easy. They had everything from BBQ sauce and hot sauce to wines and cactus candy. I ended up picking up a few sauces and some jumbo Medjool dates to bring home as gifts. The owner also shared that they carry different types of dates depending on the season. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try their Sphinx dates, which she described as having a thinner skin and a more honey-like flavor--apparently available in late summer. Overall, I really loved this shop, its mission, and the quality of its products. This is definitely a spot you'll want to bookmark for your next Phoenix trip.

I enjoyed the local orange dark chocolate but the spicy one was too hot for my taste. I love the…read moredates here and have returned a couple of times for them. I bought the Rango bee pollen but no longer available. They sell the local Kettle Hero's popcorn, my fav prickle pear.

A cute, little kitschy location in the ASU area where you can stop in for a grab-and-go drink, shop…read moretheir grocery selection, or stay to enjoy a drink. The service for a quick drink to go was very friendly and I can see myself stopping in when I have time to enjoy a beverage at the bar.

I've been here twice this week, and so happy I found this gem of a place here in Tempe, close to…read moreASU campus. Initially, I came here thinking it was some kind of grocery store as the name had me fooled. This place is right off Farmer Road, so hence the name, I think. They do have a few produce items, but they're sort of a hodge podge of everything. Part cafe, part deli, part bar, part night club. Hard to describe what this place is, but overall, a cool, friendly place to kill some time. Can buy a few snack items here, they do sell bags of coffee, plenty of cold drinks in their fridges. From Wed to Sunday, from 4-9pm, they do serve pizza. I also spied some vegan chocolates in their display case, will give them a try when I am in the mood. They have draft, canned and bottled beers at the bar, and potions and poisons (cocktails and mocktails) available. What sold me on this place is their Ms Pac Man arcade game in the back area. It's a sit down game and the owner figured out how to rig it and it offers up plenty of games and it's free. Staff and owner are super nice, which is largely why I stopped in, stayed for awhile and gave my business to them. There are also music shows and other events here, so check out their calendar also. I miss places like these which has personality, owned locally and doesn't feel corporate. Great place and I'll definitely be back often!

Urban Organic Gardens. They are hiding everywhere. You just have to keep your eyes open…read more I stumbled on this wonderful little patch of heaven while I was on the "Arcadia 9th Edible Garden Tour." It was one of the scheduled stops on the garden map. I had no idea what a treat we were in for as we pulled up to what appeared to be an ordinary one-story quiet neighborhood house. Getting out of the car we realized that this was no ordinary front yard. Yes, it had a small wooden rail fence around it. But behind that fence there was no traditional landscaping, no hedges, no grass, no manicured flower beds. There were rows of beans and corn and tomatoes and peppers! As we walked through the carport to the back, we entered a delightful sun room filled with baskets of fresh produce - all freshly picked and, of course, for sale. (Yep, I bought a few small fresh green items to supplement my salad already in the refrigerator at home.) The back yard was more of a delight than the front. Raised beds. Veggies and flowers. And, yes, there was some grass . . . . but most of all it was a miniature oasis of a farm from my childhood. There were chickens and goats, who all seemed somewhat nonchalant about city dwellers stumbling through their little bit of heaven. My Farmyard is a delightful example of what you can do to "grow locally. produce organically. [&] eat well." One of the services they will help you with is planning your own raised bed garden in your yard. They will help you create a "Planting Plan." Oh, I didn't tell you the best part. If you don't want to convert your yard to a veggie garden, you can sign up for weekly Urban Farm Produce Baskets. Freshly picked seasonal veggies and fruits delivered once a week. They even have half shares that are perfect for 1 person. And extra large shares for families or vegetarians. No more been in the store too long and came from who knows where. These veggies and fruits are grown in your own back yard - or in My Farmyard's front yard! Call and go visit your local urban organic farmer. He/she lives on a wonderful little patch of heaven right here in our city!

I tried to hire Rebecca with Farmyard to help install a small backyard garden as my friend and my…read morefriend's mother had both used her for their gardens with wonderful yields. Both had spent a few hundred dollars to help ensure their gardens were successful. I, on the other hand, was told it would be a $2k minimum just to plant the vegetables (that's with me creating the beds and doing the irrigation on my own)...and that it could be as much as up to $5k. The reason for the price discrepancy? "My location". I'm certain that's not the true reason as I don't live that far away (Chandler) It was either A) not profitable enough for them with the small job I required or B) related to my last name. Regardless, I recommend others take their business elsewhere.

Food great - atmosphere relaxing, just right vibes. We keep coming back…read more Food great - atmosphere relaxing, just right vibes. We keep coming back

I left an in depth review on google so check that out…read more Just FYI- call to see what is open even if the map says it's open. Operations here have not been consistent or regular for some time. Great place with great family owners, you just need to know what the deal is before you stop by. I posted pictures also to google.

I bought Carranza honey at a fair in Scottsdale, and I am impressed. It's the best honey I can…read morerememer having outside of the raw honey from Ikaria, Greece, one of the Blue Zones. It's a real find, and I will continue buying it.

The most amazing honey I have ever had in my life !! Thank you so much! I am getting rid of all my…read morefake store bought honey I had in my pantry and WOW the taste difference between this honey and store bought is outta this world! I could gulp this honey straight out of the jar !! Delicious !

This is a wonderful spot for fresh produce, canned goods, Honey and other related items…read more I especially like this time of year because they gave the best local grown fresh Corn on the Cib. This years crop being a great flavor. The corn may only be available until the beginning of July.

I stopped by The Orange Patch, and it's exactly the kind of place that reminds you how good citrus…read morecan actually be. The standout for me was the Oro Blanco grapefruit. Sweet, mild, and none of that sharp bitterness that makes you question your decisions. They also offer different orange size options, which is genuinely appreciated. Sometimes you want smaller, easy-to-eat oranges, and sometimes you want the big, juicy ones. They make it easy to choose. The freshly squeezed juice is excellent. Bright, clean, and refreshing without being overly sweet. It tastes like it came straight from the source because it did. The staff was also incredibly friendly and attentive. One of the women working there offered to help multiple times, whether it was carrying things up to the front or answering questions about the different citrus options. It felt welcoming without being pushy, which is always a win. If you value quality fruit, fresh juice, and genuinely kind service, this is an easy place to recommend and one I'd gladly visit again.

TL;DR: High quality local-grown/sourced produce and goods. Dates and bee pollen are a must. The…read moredate shake was good but too sweet (too much ice cream?) for me Made a point to stop here for a date shake and although it was good, I was happier to have found such a welcoming and friendly team that provides high-quality local produce and products. Grabbed a couple different types of dates and a jar of some local bee pollen. Lucky enough to sample some blood oranges they recently got in while waiting for the shake and they were delicious! Cheers, Summers Fruit Barn!

Super amazing quality of fruits and vegetables and for a super good price! Best strawberries I've…read morever had are from here as they were sweet, crispy, and so fresh. Service was great too as they were so informative and kind and their products and when they may have more of certain things we were looking for. A cute shop tucked on the side of the road that catches your eye immediately! I definitely recommend checking it out for fresh organic produce.