We've known the Brechtings for years and they have grown beautiful fruits and vegetables, large…read moresize too. They are very popular with many in the area for their farm products and they now have a U-pick in the back fields. They are great people too and help others in the community of Alpine.

Ken's Fruit Market is a grocery store that stocks local items and the Plainfield location has a…read morelarge greenhouse/garden center. Nate and I stopped in after breakfast at Real Food Cafe recently and picked up some groceries and a hanging basket for my mom. The layout of the store is kind of strange and crowded, so it was difficult to maneuver the large cart at times. It took me a bit to find some items since this isn't my regular grocery store, but I was able to find 99% of the stuff on my list. I didn't see many employees around to ask for help finding things. The garden center was a similar situation with only one person who looked to be working there. I wasn't sure which hanging baskets were for sun vs. shade, but some were labeled. They had tons of flowers, vegetables, and other plants available for sale. I can't really comment on pricing since I'm not the plant person in my household, but I'd rather support a local business like Ken's over Lowe's or some other big box store.

Love Ken's. Even more now since they are carrying Palazzolo's gelato and sorbet. This gelato is out…read moreof this world. I used to drive to Douglas just to buy some. I also love that you buy their pineapples (which are great) and they have a machine the cuts away everything you don't want to eat. Gresat fund for kids and grandkids!

I'll keep this simple... when I'm paying top dollar for steaks... the last thing I want to see is…read morethe butcher coming in from smoking a Ciggy and handling my meat without washing up. Pretty gross.

I saw some posts from Dokl's on Facebook recently and was intrigued. It's a small restaurant…read moreattached to a butcher shop/meat counter and they only serve lunch and breakfast. Breakfast is served anytime they're open, which is cool since it's my favorite meal. Nate and I were in the area running an errand a few months ago, so we stopped in for lunch. We got the bratwurst sandwich to split. It was quite hefty, with two thick bratwurst patties, sauerkraut, and stone ground mustard on a pretzel bun. It's served with fries that are seasoned and almost beer battered. I think I was expecting it to be amazing with how awesome it looked, so I was a bit disappointed when it fell a little flat. It was just really lacking in flavor for me. The patties were juicy and cooked nicely, they just didn't have a lot of flavor. Then even the sauerkraut seemed like it was almost just braised cabbage, not a lot of that zingy sour flavor I like. I'd like to try a burger next time, or maybe breakfast - I saw a photo of the corned beef hash that looked so good! The two employees working were super friendly and kind, and one came out and checked on us as we were eating. If I lived closer I'd definitely go back soon to try something else. It might be a bit before I get back to Dokl's but I'd love to try the Cajun blue cheeseburger!

I Was walking through comstock park last night and me and my wife saw this little place was still…read moreopen and I'm so happy we dropped in. Don't let cotton candy fool you, they also serve so so much local Michigan treats and ice cream too. The guy that helped us was so thoughtful and even gave us two blue raspberry cotton candy's on the house for stopping in, how thoughtful! My wife got a sundae and I tried a Superman wrap (ice cream wrapped in fruit roll up) and both were absolutely delicious to enjoy on a nice fall evening sitting on their outdoor benches.

Highly recommend! They have the ability to make some super cool combos between the ice cream,…read moretopping options & cotton Candy.

Super clean store with great deals on lots of food. Nice variety of options and friendly staff. Of…read morecourse you can't always count on certain things being there because it depends on what they get in each week, but they do have some staples.

My first time there and probably the last. There were a couple of good deals but it's mostly snack…read morefood and convenience items. I bought chocolate milk and yogurt, both expired that day but were a good price. Some frozen items were more expensive than a similar item at Aldi and the spices were more expensive than the same item at Walmart. The cashier was friendly and the store was clean enough, but there just wasn't enough to make me come back. My daughter and I together spent less than $50 because there just wasn't anything we actually needed.

Looking for prime rib, advertised on web site. Store said they never had any…read more No fresh meat, only pre packaged and vacuum sealed. Not really a butcher shop.

Trustworthy source of meat and dairy. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Good source of raw food for…read moremy dog, too!

With all the fast food establishments along Alpine, I had plenty of choices. I chose Gordon's Food…read moreService for a quick, fresh sandwich and fruit. Their roast beef and cheese did not disappoint!! Gordon's is locally owned, support the community in a number of positive ways, and always have quality products. I always shop here when I have a crowd to feed, but also when I'm just feeding myself. Thanks to the efficient and friendly staff.

I am always pleased when going here. I usually have something specific in mind when I go and am…read morerarely disappointed. Staff is great and so helpful. Always willing to recommend them to anyone.

Fast checkout lines; staff are always helpful and friendly. I'm short, so I often ask for help with…read moreitems on higher shelves that I cannot reach; the staff are there to help me. Their fresh fruit and veggies do not last long, even when refrigerated, so I have learned to freeze or use them in recipes quickly after purchase.

Love Alpine Aldi's prices are great, store is clean & stocked but it's the people there that make…read morethis Aldi's the best! I had a problem with my Visa Gift cards my husband had won. I didn't get the name of the 1st gentleman that tried to help but he was tall & had dark hair. After 3-4 tries he called one of the managers? Caleb, he was discreet, professional, empathetic & very kind & quick! After my cards shut the system down, he got it up & running in seconds, got my cards to work , & thanked me for my patience! I have had Caleb wait on me before over the last 5 yrs & he is just an awesome Customer Service Rep for Aldi's! I am getting used to running my groceries myself but I sure miss all the wonderful Customer Service Reps (Cashiers, ect) & the interaction we had with them! That is what makes Aldi's such a great Store! Their People & Caleb rises to the top as one of Aldi's Star's! Love the Food, Service, Cleanliness, Stocked Food & Aldi's on Alpine Can Not Be Beat!! Sincerely Kelly Wurm

I bought prime here and the one that was gonna expire in 9/24/24 had weird stuff on the bottom. But…read morethis place has a lot of prime but 3.19 per bottle? Good service.

I've been here multiple times and have usually had an enjoyable experience, though accessibility…read morehas always limited my options. (High tables, cramped seating, low movement space) My partner and I stopped in as walk-ins on Saturday around 2pm, fully understanding it would be busy and that there could be a wait. When we entered, there was no signage and no employees directing guests. Like others who walked in, we selected our pottery and sat at an open table. The table was completely clear -- no signage, no tiles, nothing indicating it was reserved. At no point were we informed that the table was reserved or that there was a waitlist. After choosing our colors, we asked an employee to quickly review the instructions. During that interaction, another employee approached and stated the table was reserved. I asked if we needed to move and was told, "No, it's fine, we'll figure it out," and the instructions continued. A few minutes later, after staff were visibly discussing the situation and staring at us, we were told we would need to move because the table was reserved and there was a waitlist. An alternative was offered, but it was not accessible for us, so we declined and left. We were later told that walk-ins are required to check in at the "front desk," which is actually located at the back of the store. This is not stated on the website, and there is no signage in the store explaining this process. We were also told reserved tables are typically marked with tiles -- however, the table we sat at was completely empty and unmarked. By their own stated policy, the process was not followed in this situation. The handling of the situation was disappointing, poorly communicated, and made for an unnecessarily uncomfortable experience

I went here for the first time recently with a group of friends and was pleasantly surprised with…read morehow much fun I had! I do not consider myself an artistic person at all so I was not expecting my piece to turn out good but I actually ended up loving it! We had a group of 5 for a "girls night" activity and made a reservation online ahead of time. I would definitely recommend to do it this way if you have a bigger group as their walk in area was super busy! We went at 630 on a Thursday around the holidays. They have multiple different things you can do here but my group was doing the ceramic painting. You get to choose which piece to paint from their selection in the front. Everything is labeled with prices which is great because you can choose to spend as much or as little as you want. I felt like everything was very fairly priced. My balloon dog was around $25 meanwhile they had large serving plates/bowls that some of my friends did that were closer to $50. Once you all pick your pieces and sit down at the table, an employee comes by to explain the process and answer any questions. She was thorough in her explanation and it was much appreciated! You can pick as many paint colors as you want and then get to work. It was a super chill activity and we hung out there for around an hour and a half. Once we were all done, you head up with your piece to the counter to pay and give them your information! Since it was busy around the holidays they told us it would be about 1.5-2 weeks till our pieces would be ready for pickup but mine was ready in exactly 1 week! I received a text when it was ready. I would love to do this again sometime :)