I've gotten into buying pickles and olives fresh at farmers markets in the past year. So at my…read morelatest farm market excursion to Allentown Fairgrounds FM, I got to try New York Pickle. Sounds great as it rolls off your tongue and their name reminds you of Crossing Delancey, 1988 movie with Amy Irving. In that movie, those pickles looked so good on the screen you can almost smell them. These pickles at NY Pickle in real life? Not so much. Not worth the trip, not worth the try. They are average at best, including the various olives I bought and tried. So far, the best pickle and olive place I found at any Farmer's Market is Jersey Pickles. And they are online too which they will ship overnight and they are packed appropriately. I bought them all through the winter.

Their half sour dills and new pickles are to die for! And they always have a wide assortment of…read moreolives, spreads and other tasty stuff.

Specialty garden that has more than 100 Heirloom Tomatoes. There is a small parking lot and most…read morepeople come here as soon as it opens. We got here at around 1 and they had about 25% of tomatoes left compared to when they opened this AM. They also sell tinned fish, some bakes goods and coffee as well as Books and gifts. It's $5 per lb and you can mix and match the tomatoes. There are different signs to tell you what kind the tomatoes are and some where they don't know but you can try anything you want. Dave provided a lot of information on how they grow the tomatoes and there are no chemicals in their process.

Simply a pleasure to deal with. They had what I needed in stock and were quick to ship, charged…read morefair shipping and communicated superbly. I along with a few others will buy from them in the near future.

We found this place closeby to an Airbnb we were staying in and now we have visited 5 times during…read moreour last 3 trips! The pretzels are delicious and they always have a new flavor of ice cream or a food item on special! We've tried the strawberry, blueberry and peach soft serve already! (Peach is my fav so far!) They do meat filled pretzels as well as pretzels sticks and various treats! They also have hard ice cream and food on their menu. My little one enjoys the pretzels, ice cream and the fun playground and pond with ducks! The playground is great and they also have little machines where you can grab some food for the ducks (the fish eat them too !). The general feel and vibe is so comforting and warm - my husband loves going there for that reason alone. The bathrooms are spacious and the women's bathroom has a changing table. They have information for tourists and local things to do as well. One of the best parts about Hayloft is their mission - they work to support at risk youth in the community and all the people who work there are volunteers! Tips left for staff show appreciation and they are very nice. Since we found Hayloft, it has become a "regular" stop on our list of places to visit when we come to PA :)

Very nice place! Service was quick and organized! Try the pretzel. They have beefsteak and cheese…read moreand chicken ranch. I had the beefsteak. The ladies were baking them right in front of you! They were juice and yummy with cheese! They're served warm which was great on a rainy day. There's a pond outside and ducks, a produce stall across the street. I also tried their ice cream which was very creamy! Free water, too. The proceeds go to the Allegheny Boys camp, and I asked the staff about it. Seems like a very worthy cause.

Wow! This was a surprise. We were staying nearby at Residence Inn and didn't feel like having…read morebreakfast at the hotel, so I looked up Farmers Markets opened on Saturdays. I'm so glad I did. Holy options! The prices are great. We loved the platters from the restaurant in the back. Didn't be intimated by the line, just pull your number and wait. It goes by fast. Lots of food and reasonably priced. There is Carb Central that not what's it called, but I'm calling it that. The soft pretzels and mozzarella sticks were hot and fresh. We had donuts too. Go hungry! Can't wait to go back and also try other items!

"I rode to Pennsylvania near the Delaware Gap sometimes I…read moregot lost and had to check the map" (Lou Reed) If you're hungry, you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere with more ways to fill your stomach than this place. Wander through the aisles and the sheer number of vendors will stop you in your tracks. Choices range from farm fresh, homemade, and hand-crafted salads and desserts to local vegetables and ripe seasonal fruits. You'll find fresh poultry and smoky BBQ, poultry pieces and platters, and a full lineup of beef, pork, veal, sausage, and lamb. Add in PA Dutch baked goods still warm from the oven, fresh squeezed juices, gourmet coffees and specialty teas, homemade chocolates, old fashioned candies and snacks, soft pretzels and pretzel wraps, fresh cut lunch meats and cheeses, cream cheese spreads, dairy and eggs, plus organic baking supplies and local honeys--and you've got a marketplace that feels like a feast at every turn. They have a luncheonette, a huge dining room, and offer breakfast all day, lunch and dinner. I picked up some beef jerky, some beef sticks, a bottle of local soda, and some baked goodies.

There are truly the best hard pretzels on this earth. I order them by mail regularly because I…read moredon't live in Akron, Pennsylvania, but I wish I did -- because of these pretzels.

There are no pictures today.. we have been ordering pretzels from Martin's for over 10 years. They…read moreare that good. This was our 1st time to the storefront. It was neat to see the pretzels being made through the glass windows. Now that we know exactly where the location is, we stop in again.

I love this place! Stopped by for lunch. So much locally sourced small farm products. The…read moresandwich was amazing as was the homemade kombucha. Super friendly staff made it the perfect place for a quick healthy bite.

Lovely little cafe with an extensive collection of healthy and local options. The Kraut Grilled…read moreCheese sandwich is delicious, as is the Good Churn Creamery ice cream that was just recently added! The store side also has a wonderful selection of specialty and everyday items - some that can be hard to find even at larger health food stores. Helpful service when looking for supplements and herbs. Don't be afraid to stop by and spend some time checking them out. New local items are frequently being added, often hand-delivered by the owners of each small company. Shop small and help keep our community strong!

The Amish Farmhouse Tour Company in Lititz referred this place to us…read more The donuts are amazing. My favorite was their Apple Raisin Critter. Their popular item is called long shots which was very good. Inside looks and smells like a bakery.

This bakery was referred to us by The Amish Farmhouse Tour Company in Lititz Lancaster…read more Wow what authentic donuts and their star item is called 'long shots' was very good. But our star item was their Apple Raisin critter. The inside ambiance was you donut shop look, feel and smell.

Wifey planned some pit stops on the way home from Gettysburg and our first stop was Triple Sun…read moreSpirits, BUT there's an AMAZING food truck just outside that serves outstanding food. When we saw the Flavor Nation menu we had to give it a try. Wifey had the pulled pork quesadilla and I got the three taco special- one shrimp with pineapple salsa, one pullled pork with black bean and corn salsa, and one with chicken and teriyaki broccoli slaw. Both of us absolutely loved our meals. The pulled pork was so amazingly tender...I personally like mine a little smokier, but the tenderness was pure perfection. The toppings on the tacos were also amazing. Honestly, I we come out this way again I would take the detour to eat here again...delicious. If YOU are in the area you must stop in...highly recommended.

Hands- down the best quesadillas around! The tots and tacos are delicious too! If you are in the…read moreEmmaus area I highly recommend you stop by Weyerbacher Brewing and try this food truck- you won't regret it!