Follow or check out @a2market (Instagram) for the latest updates on what's going on at the market!…read moreI definitely have a soft spot for the Ann Arbor Farmers Market, as I've been going here for years and years. Located in charming Kerrytown, you can easily bundle farmer's market shopping with strolling through Kerrytown shops, downtown shops, and/or grabbing a tasty meal while you're out too. Saturday mornings through early afternoon year-round, and Wednesdays May-Dec. I will say that this year it seems like Wednesday market is much more sparse in terms of vendors and offerings than it used to be, but still a nice option for a less busy day. Artisan market on Sundays, and occasional events throughout the year as well - like the Christmas market each December (one evening only). Parking can be a little hectic - have to be kind of lucky to get a market lot spot or one of the spots on Detroit St (paid), but there are other street parking options and nearby lots and garages. I used to like going Wednesdays before 8am, because I could always get a spot on Detroit St and it was free before then.

The Ann Arbor Farmers Market is solid overall, with a few caveats that come with the territory…read more Parking isn't great, but honestly, if you're expecting amazing parking in Ann Arbor, that's on you. It's part of the experience. Come prepared to walk a bit and you'll be fine. The vendors clearly put in a lot of effort. You can tell there's pride in what they're offering, and the market itself has a good atmosphere. That said, I didn't really find anything I needed or couldn't live without this visit. The items were fine, just not quite what I was hoping for. I do wish the vendors could get a little more bang for their buck, whether that's higher traffic, better layout, or stronger buyer energy. The effort is there, and it deserves to be rewarded. All in all, it's a nice stop, worth checking out, and still a good market even if it wasn't a standout haul for me this time. Four stars.

I travel regularly to Argus from Jackson to buy local organic produce; being a vegan, I can't…read morestomach the idea of eating grocery store food. This is as local as you can get, without visiting the farm personally. They also have a great selection of locally sourced meat and dairy; and a cozy enclosed patio to enjoy a coffee and a fresh pastry. The vibe is earthy and relaxed, without a red cap in sight. If you care about your food, you need Argus in your life.

I ordered a hot mocha from their coffee counter, and sadly it was not that great, I can hardly…read moretaste the mocha flavoring. The rest of the building is really neat and I'm sure convenient for those that live nearby to grab a few fresh groceries. Employees were a little awkward, they didn't necessarily greet me when I walked in.

Maybe I'm a little biased because this bad boy is walking distance from my house but man--I love…read moreit. First off, it's in the afternoon and evening which is ace. Usually I'm running around Saturday mornings so it's nice to be able to hit a farmer's market later in the day and during the week. They have a nice mix of different produce as well as prepared products. It's great to get Corridor Sausage in my own backyard, love Mindo chocolate from Dexter and I'm thrilled to see them there every week. If I'm feeling like a snack Pilar's Tamales or Good Times Kettle Corn really hit the spot. The Brinary, Seedling (who I used to buy from when I lived in Chicago in their markets), and the Zingerman's creamery are all favorites. Not to mention all the beautiful fresh fruits and veggies. YES. Also--the parking lot rules. If it's too hot to bike or walk it's really nice to roll up and easily find a parking spot without having to pay a meter. It shouldn't matter but it totally does. The Saturday and Wednesday markets in Kerrytown are awesome but I for a few small items I love coming here. Popping in for a tasty eat at the Roadhouse doesn't hurt either! ;)

This Westside Farmers' Market is every Thursday from 3-7 during the summer months and is located in…read morethe Zingerman's Roadhouse parking lot on the corner of Maple and Jackson Avenues. What a find! This market is the perfect compliment to the Ann Arbor Farmers' Market on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Instead, it's in the late afternoon / early evening, which is a nice change, and has an easy location good for parking and on the west side of town. The market hosts about 20 local Michigan vendors, and Zingerman's is usually always outside sampling some kind of yummy goodness. There's a nice selection of fruits, veggies and flowers. I usually hit up this market every Thursday on my way home from work and almost never leave empty-handed. Rain or shine, the market is there.

I love the vibe here! This is a cute local grocer that has prepared, local, fruits, veggies, and a…read moresmall selection of cheeses/meat/ spices/ dry goods. They carry some zingermans products and their catering is very convenient around the holidays. They carry Christmas trees in the winter and lots of herbs, flowers, etc outside in the warmer months. I *love* their quiches. They have become a holiday staple in our family on Christmas and Thanksgiving morning. Lately I've been coming for postpartum prepared meals because I know their ingredients are decent. Everything is a bit pricey, but I know the stuff is quality and we've had such a good experience with their catering department. That we will be shopping here for a long time.

Fun specialty grocery store! They live up to their namesake of Produce Station with a beautiful…read moreselection of fresh fruits and veggies, with a lot of local sourcing. Only place in town I could find rhubarb the last week of March - Michigan grown! I was surprised but delighted to browse their extensive selection of craft beers, ciders, and non-alcoholic beverages. This is definitely a good place to go if you're looking for something fun to try, or to bring something unique to a dinner party etc. They also have meat, dairy, a lot of ready-mades, and a nice looking salad bar. It is overall more expensive than other grocery stories, but presumably shopping here is supporting a local business and local farmers.

White Lotus Farms is an amazing place to bring the kids on Wednesday and Saturday mornings to go…read morefeed the goats grass and just enjoy a low-key fun morning with a friend. I don't love that. They have extremely deep pond very close to the area where lots of children are. It doesn't feel very safe. I find that their bakery items are delicious and they have good coffee too . You can definitely feel religious undertones and not feel slightly strange to me, but I do enjoy the products that they make, and everybody is very kind . There are lots of fun places to take pictures in the flowers into tour the religious grounds.

I've wanted to try White Lotus Farms and I was able to get a few things when they were set up at…read moreEastern Market. I got an olive levain loaf of bread and a morning bun. The bread was very good, filled with Kalamata olives. The morning bun sort of reminded me of a croissant with cinnamon sugar in a spiral shape, it was decent, but I wouldn't get it again. The stand was very busy, they had a large variety of things, I wasn't able to check out anything besides the baked goods. Ok get bread again, next time I go to Eastern Market.

I was really impressed with how many employees were here ready to help. Every experience I had was…read morevery positive, except for one slightly sassy cashier. It was probably more of a personality thing, but I just expect sort of a premium experience when I'm paying such high prices. I was really impressed with the guy at the customer service desk that helped me with a product I was looking for. He was able to ask an employee a clarifying question and give me history as to why that item was potentially discontinued and even gave me an estimated date for when it should be coming back. I was very impressed. I got the runaround at Whole Foods asking about this item and I didn't even try target. My kiddo has lots of significant anaphylactic allergies so we end up buying lots of expensive specialty items, and take the occasional trip to specialty grocery stores like Arbor Farms. I love the concept of shopping for Local Michigan items, but with a big family, this is not always in the budget. I will definitely be back with the level of service that I received from the Customer Service guy. Thank you so much!

The coffee area is disgusting. The tables are full of crumbs (the floor and chairs as well). I…read moretried to clean my table but it's sticky and it has some gunk. Dirty. Filthy. Horrible. Unfortunately I cleaned the table before taking pictures. But here are some. The tea is good, though, and the baristas are kind and attentive. Hours after being there, I'm still disgusted. Yuck!

Very nice all-organic volunteer-run farmer's market on the South end of A2. I like how it was on…read moregrass and by a farmhouse, which heightened the overall experience for us. My partner and I volunteered once so far and had a positive experience working with the other folks. I heard they were shutting down for the winter after the 3rd week of October, so stop by soon! Here is their website: http://www.cobblestonefarmmarket.org/

From the owner: Naturally grown produce, pastured meats, fresh baked goods, hot food, kid's activities, live musicread more

Due to life and a pandemic I took a few years off from strawberry picking but I was excited to do…read moreit again this year! I was not left disappointed. First off, we went on a Friday early evening the week the strawberries were ready for picking and it was PLENTIFUL. So many berries. My family and I all agreed that we would only be picking enough to eat at home and that's it. No jamming, canning, freezing, etc. Yet the berries were so perfect, so ripe and beautiful we somehow picked a full tray each, even in the 90 degree, 60% humidity heat. NO REGRET! It's still super easy to go here. Drive up, grab your tray, pick your berries, drive back and get them weighed (there's stall with mixes for baked goods, jams, and more plus bottled beverages if the heat is getting to you). I can't remember exactly but it shook out to be around 2.59 a pound I believe (but don't quote me on that) and I got $23 dollars worth. Now I have nearly 9lbs of strawberries in my fridge for snacking, baking, and more. But don't expect jam this year. I haven't the energy for that!

Our family takes a trip here every year, for the last 12 years. We love it! We pick sugar snap peas…read more& strawberries. Prices are reasonable and it's a full day of fun. Pack sandwiches & have a picnic after! Pro tip: check the website, their Facebook page, or call them every year to see how the crop is doing and when it will be ready for picking. If you wait too long you'll miss out because they get picked pretty quickly.

DIVINE! If you like your smoothie with ice chips in it, this is perfect for you. The chocolate…read morechips really add such a great texture. The ice cream is definitely on the creamier and less sweet side, but it makes it feel so good to eat! Guilt free. The store is also a small business so it feels good to support. Definitely check it out.

Fantastic cafe! We stopped in for a pastry and some coffee. We got an iced Lavender Latte, hot…read morespiced oatmilk latte and a pecan sticky bun- everything was delicious! The staff were very friendly and helpful and the service was quick. The prices were standard for A2. Very cute interior with plenty of study spots, as well as areas to chat- both indoor and outdoor seating. They have some fresh food options too. Would highly recommend checking this spot out!

Quaint place with fresh fruit and veggies inside and lots of flowers outside (not as many…read morehouseplants)! Parking in front. It's a fun place to browse.

A great place to get amazing seasonal produce, flowers, canning supplies, Calders milk, butters ,…read moreJared jams and jellies.. the staff is very helpful and friendly and the local produce us top notch!