Great place to get authentic Italian food. This is an old style Italian Deli…read more Stuff from Baccala to Biscotti to Pastas! I am from the East side of Buffalo, a shame we don't have many Italians left there. The west side has more., until people move back. Love it there!!! Lets keep the old traditions going! Nick

So excited about finding traditional Italian grocery…read moreUnfortunately they seem to be on way out. Store mostly empty was able to get some real Reggiano parm and Arborio Rice but again little else I'm saddened

I ordered from Organic Produce Direct and honestly, I'm obsessed. Everything came super fresh and…read moresmelled amazing right out of the box. I made a veggie stir-fry with what I got, and it turned out so good, the kind of flavor you just don't get from grocery store produce. You can tell everything was picked fresh and handled with care. It also felt really nice knowing I was eating organic, local produce that actually lasts more than a couple days in the fridge. The whole process was easy, delivery was smooth, and I love the variety they include. I'll definitely be ordering again soon!

From the owner: Organic Produce Direct was created to offer a more flexible and supportive solution for those…read moreseeking the freshest organic produce. We partner with over 10 certified, sustainable farms throughout Western New York—and we’re still growing! Our mission is to provide affordable, customizable options for GMO- and pesticide-free fruits and vegetables. PLEASE NOTE: Our store is closed on Mondays but open for in-person shopping Wednesday through Sunday. You can shop online 24/7 from the comfort of your home! All online orders are delivered exclusively on Tuesdays to ensure the very freshest farm-to-table experience—because your produce deserves the best!

A small urban farm, run by a wonderful family, offering CSAs to the community. More information at…read morehttp://queencityfarm.blogspot.com/.

Maybe this isn't the right season, but I was highly disappointed with what was being offered. There…read morewasn't that many stands out, it was probably 15 venders at most. Back at one time, you had so many choices it was shoulder to shoulder traffic. The prices no longer show any value to cause you to come here. Honestly you can shop at Price rite and Walmart, and see that their vegetables and fruit are cheaper.

This place is great for some things, not so great for others…read more The best part of this market are the lfower sellers in the spring.summer. I go here for all my annuals, and all my herbs that I grow. I used to buy veggie plants, too, but now I just focus on flowers and herbs. Their selection is wonderful, and they are always fully-stocked. They have tons of plants, and several different vendors. Good news is, the prices are basically the same so there's no need to shop around- but some vendors focus more on one thing than others. There's the herb and vegetable plant seller, and the one that focuses more on flowers. Then the one in the back sells everything- but they each have their own unique items. I try to purchase form everyone to spread the wealth. There is a vendor who has a "farmers market" but it's not a real farmers market. They are selling food that you get at supermarkets- produce form California, Mexico, et. They are NOT selling local farm stand items, so if you want a farmers market experience where you support your local farmers- DO NOT buy form this one. This is my really big negative gripe about this place. The parking lot is also atrocious!! there are more potholes, crumbling asphalt, and dips than there is smooth pavement! I have to drive 5mps through the whole place! They could use a new parking lot - it's really bad. There's also a flea market of sorts in the far back that is there sometimes, not other items- I went to look once, but it seemed like a lot of junk, and nothing I was interested in. I will say this place is an odd mix of things, but the flower vendors for my garden are irreplaceable, an I will always com here to stock my garden every year!

It's been several years since I did Promised Land and I will tell you why. I do Porter Farms and…read moreNative Offerings every year, so I think I have good experience for comparing. Promised Land is by far the most expensive CSA in the area. It was the most expensive when I first did it and when I thought about joining again two years later, they had DOUBLED their prices. Compare this to Porter Farms which has raised their price less than 10% total in the last 6 years. PL sells out, so it is pure supply and demand, but I would never pay that much. In my view, a CSA should be less expensive than the farmers market. You prepay, you take the risk that this year could be a bad crop, and you don't get to choose what you want. Pro: They have fruit. Their blueberries are the best I have ever had in my life. Con: They have fruit, It doesn't keep well. Sometime I would pick it up, right on time, take it straight home, and the berries already had mold. Pro: You get some fancy and unique items you won't find in other shares. Con: You get less volume than any other share. Pro: They have potatoes and all different colors of them. It was so fun getting these. You got lots of other fun things you might not buy at the farmers market, (mostly because they are so expensive). Con: It's not actually cheaper than going to the Farmers Market, so you could just pick out what you want and as much as you want each week instead. Pro: It comes pre-boxed. You don't have to remember to bring your own bags or worry about the bag it's in tearing. Con: You are expected the bring the box back next week. Pro: There are multiple pick up sites. Con: The different sites don't seem to be even. I did it the same year as a friend who had a Tuesday pickup in Amherst and I had a Thursday pickup in Buffalo. She often had things I never got but the reverse was never true. All in all, Promised Land is a fun fancy share for high income folks who don't want to bothered going to the farmers market or hate the idea of getting "too much" produce.

Sign up early, everything has been simply delicious. I have eaten so well this summer/fall and have…read morelearned to use ingredients that I was unfamiliar with. I am sad that this week marks the last week of my farm share but my, was it memorable. I was also very fortunate to have been able to go out to Oles Family Farm and visit the family that worked so hard to fed me and other families all season long. What an incredible, lovely family. I feel honored to have eaten their goods and support their operation. This is how everyone should eat. You can taste the difference. I can't wait to do the farm share next year. Until then , bring on the root veggies!

A great option for sourcing things like wheat berries and other bulk items locally, which is hard…read moreto find. They have a great selection of local goods to choose from and I really like whenever I get to shop here. Service is usually very friendly as well, and it's just enjoyable to go in and look at all the local options.

Loving this store and recently joined as a member. Some of the prices are on the higher end, but…read moresome are actually lower than Wegmans or Tops depending on what you're looking for - sign up for their email newsletter to get the sale prices! Strong focus on local and/or organic, and great signage to bring attention to the local products and brands. The produce section is consistently high quality and fresh. You can bring your own containers to fill in the bulk section, and they have a scale right there to weigh your container before filling it - super easy and saves on packaging. I have not tried any of the prepared foods but I'm very happy with the groceries. Staff is always friendly and helpful. The only real downside is that the parking lot at this location is very tiny and a challenge to get in and out of.

I love that everything at this market is local! There is always a fun vibe here, usually some…read moremusicians, and always delicious smells in the air. It is pretty much always crowded, so be prepared to stand in lines at most of the vendor booths. The lines actually feel like a plus to me, since it is well organized and clear to know who is next. Some markets feel more like a free-for-all of whoever is loudest and this way is far more comfortable for a person with social anxiety. Of course it's crowded because everything here is high quality and sold at peak freshness. There are fruits, veggies, prepared foods, canned foods, flowers, and in the late spring / early summer you'll find seedlings for home gardens. Prices aren't low but it is important to support our local food infrastructure and the flavors are outstanding. I have talked with a lot of the farmers and vendors and every one has been friendly and helpful. Most vendors I shop with here accept credit cards. I would love to see more variety, as most of the farm stands tend to have similar things - farmers, please grow more tomatillos, radicchio, hakurei turnips, artichokes, and other less-common veggies! Logistics: Streets are tight, parking is all parallel-parking on the street, and there are not enough sidewalks. The entire market is on grass. I don't think there are any restrooms. Bring a wagon if you intend to buy anything large or heavy.

I love going to farmers markets whenever I visit a new place, and this market is one of the best…read moreI've been to. Easily walkable and in a gorgeous spot in the Elmwood neighborhood. It was so much fun to wander past the stalls of local food/produce/products and see all of the people out enjoying the gorgeous morning. We ate breakfast here from one of the vendors. They have a few small tables and chairs you can sit at - a lot of other people brought chairs or blankets. The vendors were varied and all local - it was really a wonderful way to start our trip to Buffalo.