I really enjoy this market. This year they have moved the vendors inside the small arms building…read more It is nice to be out of the hot sun. Inside it is cool, spacious, naturally lit, and has accessible inclusive washrooms. There is a nice selection of premium produce, baked treats, meats, cheeses, local distilleries, and local craft artisans. I believe some vendors rotate every other wk. We regularly get the cookies and scones from Happy Baker. I love the fresh strawberries and cherries when they are in season. We enjoy samples too and picked up some fancy cheeses. They have room for more vendors inside. Aside from coffee and cookies, the food is mainly for take home. It would be nice to have brunch options because the backyard is a beautiful shady picnic spot. There is plenty of parking and the lake is a short walk away.

[Apostrophe talk - start] I got this listing changed from…read moreFarmer's Market to Farmers' Market. As of late, I have been thinking about apostrophes and there are two correct methods here: - Farmers' Market (genitive), which is how Lakeview Farmers' Market employs the apostrophe. A bunch of farmers belong to this market. - Farmers Market (attributive). Farmers may not all own the market, but the word acts as an adjective to identify the market type. Farmer's Market would indicate that it's a market for a single farmer, which is usually not the case. Or, it could be my friend, Mr Farmer, who owns this market. He doesn't, though. He's still in the IT field! [Apostrophe talk - end] Last Sunday, I dropped by Lakeview Farmers' Market and did some damage during the brief hour that I was here. It was rare for me to be out on a Sunday, but I'm so glad that I did. This market is open from May 30 to October 10, 2021. Its hours are from 10 am till 2 pm. It's roughly fifteen minutes by car from my workplace. It's simply driving southbound on Dixie Road until there isn't any road left. I got there at 1 pm. I didn't have any difficulty finding a prime parking spot steps away from the entrance, likely because I got here towards the end of its Sunday operation. There were many volunteers present. One was waving me into the market itself as I drove in. It puzzled me. I actually asked him whether he was signalling me to park in the first row, because his hand gesture was saying something totally different. He confirmed my suspicion. I backed into a spot and then headed over to the market. There is an informational booth with pretty flowers. You can pick up details about local events and more there. Art of Bean sells coffee and proceeds to go running the market. I love that concept. It's too bad that I'm not a coffee drinker to support that cause more. Instead, I'm definitely a shopper and bought more stuff than I had anticipated! This market has quite the variety, from whiskey and beer, to jams and samosas. It's a small market compared to some that I have visited, but it's mighty in quality and heart. I racked up the following goodies on my market visit: - A bottle of blackcurrant kombucha from Cathy's kombucha - Chanterelle and oyster mushrooms from Fresh and Tasty Mushrooms - Lemon shortbread cookies from Shanny's Shortbread Cookies - A chocolate croissant from Tatsu's Bread - Low-sugar peach jam from Joanne's Urban Pantry I have consumed everything. Top notch. So good. I need to return! I'm out of most items and the week's not over! Perhaps I enjoyed this visit more because I hadn't been to a market in a while. It's quite the gem in Mississauga. I'm so glad that I dropped by and hope to again soon. (293)

I'm not sure what I expected when I came here, but there were only a few little shops inside…read more Unfortunately, nothing really stood out, and it wasn't kitche off to feel like a place worth stopping by. However, if you are there near the turn of the hour, you can always go take a look at the big clock and watch the knights go round and round and round on the hour.

I stopped by on a weekend and it was popping!…read more I love the variety of vendors and businesses available. The food looks so fresh and also reflective of local taste. Parking was rough to figure out but that's to be expected. I ate some Korean food. It was heavenly!

Currently on the south parking lot of the Port Credit Library, this Saturday market has been…read morerelocated from 3 Elmwood. Market is pretty small and compact with about a dozen or so stalls. From what I can tell, it's a real farmer's market selling produce from actual farms. It has a nice vibe. However, it's not affordable in any way. Ears of corn were $1ea, Beefsteak Tomatoes were $2ea. Maybe worth it to get some special ingredients, but not for your regular week's haul. It does have a nice vibe with live music. The rest of the parking is open as usual, so there's free parking.

Every year around this time (in my case, this past Saturday morning), the Port Credit Farmers'…read moreMarket opens its figurative doors, and it always brings a great assortment of fresh fruits, vegetables and all sorts of interesting farm-made items to the community. Each year I come here (and I've been visiting since it first started, around 2011 or so), there's always something new and unique to see. The market is held in the parking lot right next door to the LCBO (at Elmwood and Lakeshore), and consists of a good 20 or so vendors. It may not be as big as the City Centre Farmers' Market, but there's always plenty of selection. My favorite things are the Artisan's Row section (where local artists and craftsmen offer their works at some really good prices), the La Villa Bakery tent where you can buy freshly-made pastries (don't tell Johnny that I've pigged out on the egg croissants more than once) and the local hot dog vendor. Not to mention that there's usually live entertainment, workshops and plenty of unique things like artisan jams, soap, homemade condiments and much more. It's one of my favorite places to visit in the village during the summer for many reasons, not the least of which being that I know a lot of the people who work with the Port Credit BIA and enjoy catching up with them. Ellen and the team always do a great job, and the market has proven to be a sort of unofficial weekly meeting place for people all throughout the village. If you haven't checked it out yet, you're doing yourself a disservice. Come check it out one of these weekends (up until the beginning of October). I guarantee you'll find something you like. Highly recommended.

I was disappointed for the following reasons: - the woman…read morebehind the counter was not particularly friendly - we weren't allowed to see or choose the apples we wanted from the store. We had to select the varieties sight unseen. Then the staff member bagged them for us. Even at Food Basics or Loblaws, I get to choose my own apples. - we couldn't browse the jams, ciders, honey and other products available. Everything is inside the store but us! We weren't allowed in. I realize there's a pandemic on but other farms and markets allow you to see what you are buying up close. - the prices aren't great - there were no goats. We were told this is the first year that's the case; no explanation was given. They had a few chickens. When we asked where they were the staff member pointed in a vague direction. Please reread my first comment about the lack of friendliness! Positives: - the apples were fresh and tasted good - there's adequate parking.

There has been criticism regarding this farm which is not deserved. Bob Myers has always gone out…read moreof his way to accommodate his customers. Even when COVID was raging he found a way to make his orchard work. Unfortunately this farm is now closed and our family misses it -- a lot!! They had the best apples anywhere, they had wonderful staff, their 'mums they brought in from a local farmer were fabulous. No you don't chose the apples. You get what is in the bushel, 1/2 bushel. If you want to chose go to a grocery store. The farm is closed for the season. Good health to Barb and Bob. What a joy it was to visit every fall on a must say - a lot of occasions!! We miss you.

My review is similar to my Yelp experience. I bought a bottle of apple peach jam during my visit…read more I love a good road trip. I love driving, but the traffic on 400-series highways on the weekend can be brutal. Yesterday, I decided to go drop by Backed by Bees in Burlington. I was in Barrie. I left at 4 pm. Backed by Bees closes at 6 pm on Saturday. Am I crazy? That's a rhetorical question, but I'll answer it for you. Yes! What time did I get there? 5:55 pm. OMG! I parked next to the main entrance. I probably made my own parking spot, but I was the only person there besides two other cars in the lot. My guess was that they were owned by staff members. I love the look of this business as you drive up the country road. It's yellow, bright, and modular. You simply can't miss it! I walked up the steps while admiring the plants and cute patio area. I heard voices. No, not in my head, from inside the store. I was happy. I opened the door and was greeted by two staff members. I was so relieved! I thanked them for being open and checked in with the nice woman. She let me know that I could choose two meads from the fridge: hopped and cherry. She was also kind to say that I could take my time browsing. Yay! I loved everything that I saw, from cheese and jams, to nicely crafted wooden boards for charcuterie boards. From pet food, to medium veggie bundles, you can find the coolest items for you or a gift for someone cool. I especially was enamoured by mason jar pump caps. Brilliant! I picked out my two cans of mead. I fell in love with the jams and got a bottle of apple peach. I was so excited. Dave, the owner, helped check me out. He asked if I had had mead before. Coincidentally, I had a mead-tasting session at Ontario Honey Creations a few hours ago. Dave and those owners know each other, and he let me know that his mead isn't as strictly made as theirs, and that his is closer to a cider or cooler. That's so me that it works! He was delightful to chat with. He was so understanding with my drive down, as he has family members who did the same run earlier in the day. He let me know that his store is three weeks old. I love the minimalistic, modular design. It's pleasing to these eyes. He also indicated that he's working on installing taps in his store, so that people can drink mead out on the patio and have that bar vibe. I love that it, especially in the countryside. I paid for my bottle of jam with a debit card. We had problems getting the tap to work, so I inserted it into the device on the counter. Success! I got my receipt texted to save some paper. I thanked them both for staying open a bit later for me. I truly appreciated it! They left shortly afterwards. I ended up taking some outdoor photos and soaking up everything in a slower fashion before getting into my car to drive eastbound. I have only had the hopped mead so far. I dig it! Dave suggested that it's best when chilled and it is. It hit the spot on a cooler summer night. I am a fan and will return. I appreciated the mead, chat, and humanness on Saturday. I had a terrific experience despite blowing into the store like a madwoman. It was great visiting a part of Burlington that I knew nothing about beforehand. (324)

What a gem in the outskirts of Milton/Burlington! I came here for a yelp elite event and was…read moregreeted by the nicest staff. They were quite busy at 1pm on a Saturday but had time to give me a quick run down of their products. Backed by Bees is on a BEE-utiful plot of well landscaped land. The actual store building is made from shipping crates painted a bashful bright yellow. You'll see it as you drive down Appleby. They have a curation of many local goods that focuses on honey from food to soaps. They have their own pretty painted hive boxes in the back near a big beautiful oak tree you can sit by while you enjoy their honey mead! Of course there are bees buzzing around but they didn't bother me much. Just be calm and they won't.. bug you. At the back they have beautiful sunflowers and other small flowers that line their field for the bees to pollenate. I'd recommend this stop for a cute date with great photo ops. I enjoyed their hopped honey mead by the tree which was well balanced in terms of sweet and tartness. Easily drinkable for a hot summer day.

I'm obsessed with the incredible ciders here!! Dry, interesting, and they even have a frozen /…read moreslushie cider!! My friend hosted her movie premiere party here a few months ago for the Hamilton Fringe Festival and we had an absolute ball!! Hammerheads Fresh on Locke were on hand offering the most delicious poke bowls ever, paired with drinks and a movie it was an ideal experience. The service was super friendly all night and the guests had a great time indoors and outdoors. I've seen they have had several food guests from local restaurants which has been cool to see - and they are starting to extend their hours and are open till 8 or 9pm some nights. Check out their Instagram for the latest news. Love this new cidery that's bikeable from Locke Street and the surrounding neighborhoods. They have cans to go, cute swag, and ample car and bike parking space.

In a sea of breweries, Steel Town Cider sets itself apart! If you read their story, they're…read morefriends who formed to fill the void of locally produced, dry, rustic ciders that they found in Europe. They have an outdoor patio AND indoor taproom with high ceiling, old school video games. Vibe is very laid-back, don't expect someone to come to your picnic table to take your order! You may hafta open your own patio umbrella, go in and order your own drinks. 12oz pours are $7.50, BUT...you can get 3 smaller samples for the same price. This isn't on the menu, I had to ask. It's in a very industrial area and somewhat hidden in a white building, on a side street. They do have some specific rules like minimum purchase is 4 cans and their hours of operation are quite limited. They seem to be only open 3 days/week 'til 6pm. Other than selling bags of chips, they don't serve food, so just come thirsty!

May 18/2025: Just drinks with my Al…read more Good little spot. Did t order any food just had drinks. House brewed beer. Cool spot, I'd definitely go here again.

We had a terrible experience. We were seated inside we ordered drinks, and food. We had a few…read moredrinks. The food came late. They asked us to pay first and then go outside and sit outside with the food after paying. After paying we carried out plates ourselves to the pario outside to find a table and chair to sit. However outside they told us they had a event going on and we were not allowed to sit. We needed to have a wristband. They made us stand and be stranded with food. They didn't even give us a table. The folks inside would not be able to accommodate all of us because they said the table that we were on was reserved which was not told to us prior to us ordering. This was a terrible day its a nightmare to me and my friends.

I always look forward to going here on Saturday mornings! They've got a good selection of vendors…read moreincluding fruits and vegetables, cheese, meats, eggs, honey and maple syrup, baked goods, and even more trendy offerings like kombucha and sprouts. Not a lot of organic vendors though, if that's what you're looking for. I think Lauray Farms is the only one. If you're picky about buying local, always read the signs for the produce and/or ask the vendors if their produce is local because some just pick up their produce from the food terminal.

Lots of vendors! Fresh produce, baked goods, canned goods, kettle corn, cheese, eggs, meat and dog…read morebones. Plenty of parking available, child and dog friendly.