With friends visiting from Vancouver, we visited the St Jacobs Farmers Market and then on to The…read moreVillage of St Jacobs. It's a very charming town with picture-perfect scenery, some great little shops, and the occasional Menonnite buggy going down the street. Our exploration of the area was cut a little short due to rainy weather but there's no denying the charm. It's worth stopping by.

St. Jacobs Country is famous for St. Jacob farmer's markets and lot of stuff is sold and produced…read moreby Mennonites as the area is home to a Mennonite community. If you planning a day trip it should incorporate St Jacob's Farmer's Market followed by St. Jacobs Antique Market and St Jacobs Factory Outlet Mall. Your day trip is not complete till you see the town as well. St Jacob's Farmer's Market: Make sure you do this first as fresh produce could run out sometime.The market is divided into 3 parts... A flee market, tuesday market and open flour local produce. The flee market is covered and has lot of leather stores and much more. Where as the Tuesday market section has Cheese, Meat, Baked goods and much more. Whereas the open market has Fresh Vegetables. Fruits, Baked Produces, Juice... The Market has a Outlet mall and an Antiques store near by. Which are good to take a break and enjoy some air conditioning in the summer. The Antique store is quite awesome if you are into fun old signs, coins and trucks. St. Jacobs Antique Market: Antique market as they had quite a large selection of awesome things but everything was very expensive! You can expect everything from furniture, art, china, militaria, coins, jewellery, mini vehicles, etc. If you love watching American Pickers, well you will love this place as this is the aftermath of buying it cheap, cleaning it up and selling at a very high price. They also have bulk shop just like bulk barn attached to it. Over all if you are checking the market out make sure you check out the Antique store as well. Jacobs Factory Outlet Mall: Its not what you would expect from a outlet mall but it does provide a good break from the heat if you been up and running around in the summer at the St. Jacob Market. The outlet mall itself is very clean and located in a old Barn looking like building. There are not much high brand stores...well there aren't much stores at all. The washrooms are clean and you can get cold water from the water fountain. There is not much choice on the food either but the small Lego toy building zone is fun and they have bunch of good stuff built as well. The Town: Not far from the Market area has quite a few decent stores to check out. You can enjoy the ice cream from Chocolates 'N More or buy some fresh bread or sip a cup of cappuccino from the Stone Crock Bakery. Parking is free and make sure you check out the expensive wide variety of Canadian pottery including pottery made on location at Conestoga River Pottery shop. All in all a decent day trip.

It's always a treat to visit the Farmer's Market in St Jacobs. They have so much to offer, whether…read moreit's fresh produce, clothing, antiques, and much more. There are many vendors selling food and they're all busy! After wandering around the market for a while, it was time to get some lunch. With tons of choices, and everything looking good, we took a little while to decide. We ended up with a chicken pita, roast beef pita, and a roast beef sandwich. We also had a couple different types of freshly made potato chips. It was all good. Of course, we had to have some apple fritters, perhaps the most popular food item at the market. The lineup went out the door, even though it was drizzling a bit. It was worth the effort. They were hot, freshly made, and delicious! There is so much to see, do, buy, and photograph at St. Jacobs Farmers' Market. The produce market alone offers so many great photo opportunities of picture perfect fruits, vegetables, flowers, and more. There is an abundance of great subjects, with most of them being very delicious We explored the market a bit more after lunch, picking up some fresh fruits before heading to our next destination. Check tomorrow's post to see what else the market has to offer.

First time here. It was fun!! So much to see and eat. Love the local mom and pop shops homemade…read morefresh. What more can you ask for. Definitely come early. Get a good parking spot. Bring a cooler. And can get ice from Walmart across the street. Need to come when it's not 40°c

Have lived in KW for 25 years but had never been here until today. It was a gorgeous October day -…read moresunny and warm. There were pumpkins everywhere! Also for sale tons of squash's and other fall veggies (Brussels, turnip, leeks, potatoes...) it was very busy and family friendly. Giant corn maze, play areas, etc. I would definitely it let recommend!

Nauman's farm is a really cool place to take your kids and pickup pumpkins and other vegetables…read morewhether you are going to use them for food or for decoration. There is a parking lot but if you are buying a lot of pumpkins I'd recommend parking as close to the right side upon entering as possible so it won't be such a long haul for your cart that you fill up. The place is really large. If you have kids there is a corn maze, rope maze as well as a swings, slides, hay tower/pyramid and other park related activities like a pumpkin slingshot. The pumpkins are laid out by type, and sometimes by size and there are a very wide variety of shapes, sizes and prices. They have some pumpkins that are so large they are on skids and probably require a forklift to put into a flat bed. They have metal carts or you can bring your own wagon. Basically just pick out everything you want and then take it into the building where the check out is. They take debit I'm not sure about credit card. This place is a wonderful place to spend a few hours. Apparently they also have a booth at the St. Jacob's farmer's market too.

They have the best radishes ever. Just hot enough and plenty of them. Pepperonis are great also.read more

The best local farmers market open year round! Kale, parsley, squash, cilantro, garlic, lemons,…read morelimes, organic free range poultry, eggs, dairy, and fresh pies!

**Review for their pick your own strawberry**…read more The price for 2018 is $6/kg, which I remembered it was $5/kg when I last went here for the 2016 strawberry season. They have a pretty large strawberry field for customers to pick from. You can either bring your own container to buy a basket from them, and they will weight your strawberries at the end to determine the cost. There is no time limit of how long you stay in the field to pick, and they have free parking on site. It appears that this year the yield was lower than usual, as the strawberries were mostly smaller than the ones I picked back in 2016. However, they still taste really good despite the smaller size. The strawberries go back fairly quickly, so you should eat them within a day or two after picking, or store them in the freezer to make smoothies. They also have other produce available for picking, which I think corn is coming up later in July. You can go on their website to see what's available and the prices. They also have a market on the other side of the street for customers to buy fresh produce from, much like a farmers market

A recent bus day trip included a stop at this market and it was a delightful little place. Lots of…read morepreserves, fresh baked goods, produce and even some frozen options. There is also gelato and ice cream offerings. I got myself a strawberry sundae that hit the spot. I also picked up some ambrosia apples, an unique maple chipotle pepper seasoning, red pepper jelly, strawberry cream honey (!!) and a corn dip. The last thing I hesitated on until a customer said it was amazing. Sold! I bought a frozen one to survive a bit longer and I haven't tried it yet, but considering the enjoyment of everything else, I trust it will be good. My sister got some fresh corn on the cob and her whole family wished she brought home more. So if you're in the area, do yourself a favour and see what Herrie's has to offer.

Hours of Op are outdated on Yelp as Google says that this Farmer's Market is open Tues-Sat, only…read moreclosed on Sundays/Mondays. Definitely verify before you head out! I had a great experience at this local Farmer's Market. Overflow parking had good signage - it was free and plentiful - market was lively, and there were tons of deals on the produce the last hour prior to closing! If you wanna stock up on fresh fruit & veg, I'd definitely recommend you visit closer to closing time. Plants, fresh cut flowers were also at clear out prices. The main entrance of produce vendors are outside, but it's covered. Indoors is 2 levels with more produce, meat, bakery, etc. Upstairs it's a food court with a lot of international eateries. I believe there's also another outdoor area with artisan vendors off of the 2nd floor, but I didn't venture outside. If you're into Farmer's Markets, love deals, and wanna stock up on veg/fruits, then this market is definitely worth checking out!

Good but closing at 2pm is too early especially when its one day a week. Should be from 8am to 5pm.read more

Grampa's Pretzels inside Peddler's Village is an absolute must-try when you're at the St Jacobs…read moreMarket! Even if you're not typically a pretzel enthusiast, this place will convert you. While you won't find any actual grandpas on site, what you will discover is a team of three generations of skilled women meticulously crafting the ultimate soft pretzels right before your eyes. From shaping the dough to the boiling and baking process, it's a mesmerizing experience. Be prepared to wait in line for about 20 minutes to place your order, but trust me, it's worth it. Grampa's offers options, including sugar cinnamon and the classic butter and salt. They even provide a side package of mustard if that's your preference. What sets these pretzels apart is their perfect soft chewiness, unlike the typical hard, snack-type pretzels you might be used to. And they don't skimp on portions here - you'll receive a generous serving. Most patrons don't settle for just one; it's common to see people buying multiple pretzels. So, if you find yourself in line, embrace the opportunity to get a few more of these treats! Grab a beer from TWB across from it to complement that pretzel. As many shops in this area, it's just a counter but there's a few spots to sit inside the Peddler's Village and also outdoor patio seating.

On our way from Chicago to Toronto we found ourselves in need of a bathroom (we drink a lot of…read morewater). Left the highway to find a gas station, which was a little far. Shazam!! BJ's right next door. Skipped the gas station and decided to grab a bite, and use the bathroom. What a great stop!! The market is fabulous, and worth exploring when one is a carnivore like me (I'm from Argentina naught said). We split a brisket sandwich, coleslaw, and spinach-feta cheese-filled pasties. The brisket was very tender and deliciously fatty. The pasties are flaky, and crunchy, with a great balance of filling, coleslaw fresh and refreshing. Had left offers for dinner. Since we were staying in an Airbnb I bought cooked food to go. Meatballs, cabbage rolls, Sheppard's pie, and Caesar salad. It was delicious and enough for lunch and dinner the next day. I wanted to buy a pie, they looked scrumptious, bit that was way too much for two people so I bought a few cookies. Highly recommend this place. Lovely atmosphere, live music, and friendly helpful people.

Cute store, the worst beef jerky I've ever had. Crunchy, dry, disgusting! Wife and I each tried one…read more(couldn't finish), gave one to the dog, and threw away the rest. Embarrassingly bad.

Just went to Victoria street Market after I heard a AD on the radio and was blown away by their…read moreselection, staff and COVID 19 protocols. The selection in this store is awesome. They have everything from fresh pastry , different cuts of meat and a huge deli all serviced by great staff that know a lot about the products they are selling. Fresh Meat side had great value added already prepared things like stuffed meat loafs , rolled ribs and Stuffed flank steak. If anyone is looking for something different and wanted to be treated to great staff you must Check this place out. Im a meat guy but even their produce looked good! As far as COVID 19 goes, I felt safe in their store. They sanitize everything all the time and the lay out is good to social distance. Also found out they offer curve side pick up and delivery. This place is 10/10 and highly recommend going. I can honestly say it's one of the nicest independent grocery store I have ever been too !!

While I was in Kitchener I spotted a sign that read "Victoria Street Market" and something about…read moresausages... the building looked inviting. So I made a left and headed into the parking lot. Upon entering this little gem I observed a very clean and very well organized little shop. To begin the tour heading to the right hand side of the shop (which is about 5,000 sq feet I believe.) there was an area just dedicated to seafood with all kinds of fresh fish, shrimp, lobster, squid, salmon... you get the picture. The area had all kinds of seafood sauces and spices ... But HUH? I read something about sausages... so where are they? Ah as I got a little further into the store I saw an entire area with, beef, pork and chicken. As I looked over to the chilled glass display case, there were the sausages October fest, Hot Italian, Honey garlic, mild Italian, etc... On the left side of the shop I found a full deli counter filled with all kinds of cheeses and cold cuts. You may also order a sandwich of your choice and take it to go or eat it there. Each area has staff to assist you and all the staff were extremely pleasant and friendly. The store is loaded with all sorts of exotic sauces, spices, European cookies and breads. As for me I ordered a mixture of cold cuts, October fest sausages, some steaks and some chicken. The prices were great and I loved that the store was VERY clean. Will I be back again? OH YEAH!!!!..

Super cute location where you can find some fun snacks and canned goods along with your baked goods…read moreand pastries. I love that they had a lot of good gluten free options too, so it's a friendly location for those with celiac. Good stop on the way to St. Jacobs. And the whole little main street is kinda cute!

We came in for a morning coffee and pastry. It was busy when we arrived. The girls at the counter…read morewere very friendly and quick to serve. They poured our coffees into mugs and then we went over to another counter to fix them up with cream and sugar. Most of the tables were taken so we all sat at the window counter. The bakery has lots of freshly made baked goods from breads to cookies to pies and cakes. There are also savory dishes too. It can be a bit pricey but this place is located in a very touristy area. The seasonal baked goods looked so good and fresh. The apple fritter we got was big and very dense with a few apples in it. They were all out of the rhubarb squares we live so much. When you look into the back you can see all the girls working in their bonnets and cotton dresses. Very cute. Parking is an issue on busy days.