We spent a weekend morning here when visiting family. The parking seemed ample though it was pretty full when we left. This is a real farm but also a great place to start a day like this with the first stop being the food tent. It is full of local fresh products. They bake many breads so we started with a warm baguette to eat with the fresh local cheeses in the refrigerated area. We chose the goat cheese, the fresh mozzarella as well as a container of their homemade pimento spread, the best example I have ever had. We also got some morning pastries for immediate consumption at the picnic tables scattered around. Between us we had, a morning bun, some croissants, including pain au chocolate. We sampled the freshly made multi seed levain which was excellent but we did not buy one that day. If I lived here and had the need to eat more at home, I surely would have. After eating and some p,any time, we walked over to the animal areas. Being spring, they had plenty of very young goats, with their mothers with easy to watch in several pens. In one area we're mother goats nursing their young. In another area we're some tiny babies getting a helping hand from the friendly staff bottle feeding a few who needed the help for various reasons. Definitely visit here this time of year. A great experience. read more

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I've wanted to try White Lotus Farms and I was able to get a few things when they were set up at Eastern 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. read more

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White Lotus Farms is an amazing place to bring the kids on Wednesday and Saturday mornings to go feed 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. read more

I used to love White Lotus salads. I would go to Eastern Market just to buy them. Yesterday was the first time I decided not to support them at Eastern Market. The prices have become exorbitantly high. The "premium salad" is now $16. If you look at my photos from 3 years ago, the regular salads back then were of better quality than the premium salads now. The regular salads are now quite small for $12. Last several times I bought the salad the lettuce wasn't the best. Some were wilted. I've been reading about their expansion and that's usually a sign that quality will be sacrificed for profit. read more

White Lotus Farms - Prices have become too high and salads are smaller compared to 3-4 years ago. - Farmers Market Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Fast service and a good selection of pastries. Tried the morning bun, which was good - not too sweet. The pistachio and blackberry croissant was not as flavorful and the croissant lacked the lamination I was looking for in a croissant. read more

White Lotus Farms - Morning bun and Pistachio & Blackberry croissant - Farmers Market Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Every week at Eastern Market, White Lotus get a visit from me (especially near the end of the market). Their pastries are super flakey and flavorful and please go out of your way to try flavors you wouldn't expect, because they always manage to bring together these flavors with such knowledge. It always hits the spot. They breads, frozen pastas, cheese, everything is just made with so much care and you can really taste it. read more

White Lotus Farms - Farmers Market Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

White Lotus Farms is a local farm on the west side of Ann Arbor that grows a variety of organic produce, raises goats, and makes artisan baked goods and skincare products. They sell at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market and at the Eastern Market in Detroit, but I recommend paying their farm a visit if you can---the goats and the two alpacas are super cute! Their croissants are the best ones available in Ann Arbor (far better than Zingerman's and Cannelle). Their seasonal croissant ($4) rotate in flavor every week: some flavors I've enjoyed in the past are matcha cream, berries and creme, and pear and ginger cream. The blueberry cream cheese danish ($4) is also good. I didn't love the cardamom croffle ($4, quite dense and sugary) and the morning bun ($4, too sugary for me), but it might be a good option if you like sweeter pastries. The Oh!s ($4) are very rich; I like the filling in the chocolate one, and I prefer it to the original Cronut at Dominique Ansel. Their bread is good. I recommend their special weekend bakes (~$8), in particular the porridge loaves and the miso seaweed levain. The cinnamon swirl bread ($8) is also great: very cinnamon-y and dense, with a noticeable slightly sour flavor. They mill their own organic flour, which they also have for sale. For country sourdough and whole wheat, my preference is Bird Dog Baking in Ypsi, but after them I think White Lotus makes the best bread in the area. I also like their ginger molasses cookies ($10 for 6 pack), which are quite sweet and chewy. On Saturdays, they have pizza at the farm stand, and (during the summer) they have food trucks or pop-ups at the farm as well. The atmosphere there is peaceful and tranquil, and it's a great way to spend a weekend morning. read more

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This is such a great place to visit with children! The animals are awesome and the grounds are beautiful. The perfect spot for a picnic or weekend activities with littles. Has a great little market with local items and fantastic pastries and friendly staff. 10/10 recommend. read more

I love this place! I just wish they would offer a local co-op where they deliver fresh produce/ greens to folks within 5-10 mile radius. I'm not ever able to pick up or order food a week in & advance & come out there to pick it up. I travel for work & would totally 100% order an automatic delivery of their produce if it was an available service! read more

BABY. GOATS. Baby goats, you guys!! White Lotus Farms had the cutest, most nuzzly, snuggly baby goats when we were there and that alone would net this place 5 stars from me. But it's also a beautiful farm with tons of seating for spending a lovely afternoon in the country. Plus they carry delicious treats in their farm stand liked coffee, freshly baked bread and pastries (all made on site), fresh cheeses, fresh cut flowers, and a small smattering of produce like micro greens and herbs. Free to visit on Saturday mornings through the afternoon and less than 10 minutes from downtown Ann Arbor but it feels so much further away. In slower months they also offer classes and special events like farm dinners and tastings (check the schedule on their website). Oh, and they take credit/debit! read more

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On a sunny weekend, ewe will find fewer places you'll enjoy more than White Lotus Farms. Ok, I'm kidding. Only about the ewe part. There are mostly goats here, not sheep. It's a short jaunt from downtown A2 but feels peacefully miles away as you pull up to the working farm. It was also a small farmer's market on the day that we visited, with several small tents selling fresh-baked bread, a variety of goat cheeses and cheese spreads, and some coffee, among other things. I bought a mile Havarti-like goat cheese before venturing over to the real attraction, the goats! There were several small kids in the pen, and close enough that you could pat them. Their fur is as soft as down feathers at this age, and they didn't seem to mind the small crowds at all. In the larger back enclosure, goats of all ages roamed, climbed, munched grass, and came on over to see who was visiting. The older ones especially seemed to like being scratched behind their ears! For a taste of something new, ewe've just got to check it out! read more

White Lotus Farms - Baby goats -- downy soft! - Farmers Market Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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An idyllic spot. Farmer's Market available on Weds. and Sat. I would go more for the baked goods and coffee with time to walk their farm-like grounds. Kids can watch the koi pond and feed the goats and alpaca. read more

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The bread and pastries are always great and I love seeing the llamas and the goats. Their koi pond is awesome and it's just a great place to walk around. The people are super nice and helpful and you can really tell how passionate they are about the food. read more

Is there anything lower than five stars for this place? Baby goats? A beatific coy fish pond? Temple? Fresh pastries and Coffee? Not a loss of happiness in sight. Also unique pastries like cannoli stuffed croissant. read more

White Lotus Farms - Micro greens - Farmers Market Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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If you wanna escape the hustle and bustle of city but don't feel like driving too far then this place would be a perfect choice.This place is so calm and would help u relax and re-energize yourself. Kids would absolutely love this place as there are lot of goats and a fish pond. They have lot of fresh produce like cheese,Spices, bread , meat and Croissants. Plain croissants ($3) is pretty good but not much of chocolate in the chocolate croissant($3.50).You can order pizza around 11.30 am- 1 pm. Bread costs around $7-$8 a loaves but they sell half loaves as well. Coffee n lemonade are bit pricey($4.25). Pros: -------- Calm & Peaceful Fresh Produce Free Parking Fish Pond Kids would love it Friendly People Cash, Check & Cards are accepted Classes for kids ( Goat farming I guess) Just 15min drive from Ann Arbor Cons: ------- None read more

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Great food! Highly recommend visiting and picking up some of their fresh baked goods, produce and grocery items.

Everything we've tried from the very talented crew here has been fantastic, including bread (country levain is delicious and I don't even like sourdough), ginger molasses cookies, salads with edible flowers, herbed goat cheese. They've built up my trust and I am ready to go where they lead me next. read more

I went to check it out because of good reviews from Yelp. The farm only opens on Saturday during summer and fall, check their hours before you go. There is a nice open area for you to buy home made bread, pastries, coffee, organic veggies, cheese, and some picnic tables and chairs are available for your convenience. It is very relaxing and casual for family with children because they also have a nice farm with goats. The farm is very open space, plenty parking, and you can order pizza there around noon. I bought several different kinds of bread and pastries, they are very tasty. So, check it out yourself if you are around. read more

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I still dream about their coconut cream croissants from the Winter, because they were exceptional. White Lotus was my favorite stall at the A2 Farmers Market (eager to go see their farm sometime!) but their croissants and O's are magical. I love the ham and brie, chocolate, coconut cream, and really, any croissant they make. Their chevre is also standout, and I miss when we could hygienically taste their breads, cheeses and olive oil while "just browsing" the farmer's market and ending up taking 3 tubs of cheese, a bag of croissants, and a big smile home knowing you spent your meager on-campus job allowance right for that week. When the world is normal, pop right to Roos and do a coffee and white lotus croissant on a Fall morning, it's the best feeling. read more

This place has some of the best breads in the entire region! Also great cheese, produce and other assorted artisanal items.

Great lemon curd and chocolate cronuts (or "Os") --- the lemon curd has a nice tang, that's my pick. Good bread and eggs. During the winter, food's in the big red barn; sort of a 4-table farmer's market, with the cheese station, pastry station, etc. Tons of goats --- and they're focused on making cheese, not petting. You can look, you can coo, but the goats get to do their own thing and eat some nice healthy hay. Looking forward to summer, when there's more veggies and more outside produce. They send a delegation to the Ann Arbor farmer's market, but a short drive on a dirt road gets you a whole extra experience (and goats!). read more

Unbelievable baked goods!!! Flaky, yummy, like nothing you'll find anywhere else. Try the lavender lemonade for an experience your mouth will not soon forget. Fresh flowers and vegetables. Locally made cheeses and other White Lotus dairy products. Fantastic gardens to stroll. Have a picnic. Pet the goats!! You have to visit. read more

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This was my first visit and I'm definitely going back. What a welcome escape in the middle of our Covid-19 times. Excellent safety precautions with masks and social distancing. The croissants were delicious and loved seeing the goats and gardens. Thank you for creating this oasis! read more

White Lotus Farms - Peaceful gardens - Farmers Market Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Can you say the cutest farm ever? I'm a huge lover of fresh, locally sourced food and even more so a fan of baked goods, so I knew I had to make my way to White Lotus Farms before they closed for the season. Upon arriving, my first thought was that it was very pretty and quaint. The grounds are nicely kept and everything has its own place. Their are beautiful flowers, peaceful fountains and farm animals. My co-worker told me about the cronuts that were absolutely amazing here. She told me they have sold out in 20 minutes before so I knew I needed to be at the front of the line. I got shortly before they opened and was the first person in line to get the baked goods. Everyone there was so nice and explained to me where everything was around the farm since it was my first visit. They sell cronuts, savory and sweet croissants, coffee, fresh produce, a variety of cheeses, freshly baked breads, and some White Lotus Farms t-shirts. I saw them load the baked goods from the truck and bring it over to the cart for set-up. I made my way over and although they hadn't quite opened yet, they took my order. My eyes are definitely bigger than my stomach but I was also buying for a friend. I ended up purchasing two lemon cronuts, two chocolate cronuts, and a chocolate croissant. This was my first cronut experience ever so I had pretty high expectations. And boy, did it live up to my expectations! They were so good, they were bad! Each cronut probably adds on 10 lbs upon digestion but it's worth every pound! They were both very good but the lemon cronut is my favorite! SO amazing! The glaze was sweet and plentiful on the delectable, flaky pastry! Ummm, I'm starting to want one just typing this now! The chocolate croissant was good as well. Bottom line, if you had one, make your way there before they close for the season. BTW, the cranberry goat cheese is amazing as well! read more

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I've never been there, but I live just down the road and I think what they're doing is super cool. Support local farmers!

Love the fresh croissants and the pizzas in the morning. We've also got some cheese and bread there. Everything is just delicious! The farm itself is charming. Love this place. It has become our Saturday routine. read more

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Wonderful baked goods and friendly people!! Unfortunately they are so popular that hundreds of people flock there on the limited days they are open and a large majority of them drive like idiots down our road with no concern for the neighborhood (many people walk there with strollers or wagons and their kids) I guess they just have the tasty goodies on their mind! read more

Every week I do a pickup of bread, pastries, cheese, microgreens, and coffee beans. I love the scenic drive out there, and the food is always great. Good people, good service. Can't wait to see them at the farmer's market again when social distancing is over. read more

My husband bakes artisan bread in his free time so it's pretty hard to find bread that is anywhere close to as good as his, however, White Lotus Farms has managed to pull it off! Their sourdough has an incredible complex flavor with a crunchy crust and soft, fluffy insides. We liked their bread so much that we asked for a few loaves to share with our friends at our wedding reception. Aside from bread, they also make incredible croissants, especially the almond ones. They are light and buttery with a soft almond flavor that is not overwhelming. This is the best bread we've been able to find on this side of the state. Next time you see them at the local farmers market give 'em a try and you won't be disappointed! read more

Awesome place, great people. Great for all ages, and animals are welcome. I recommend!!

I love my weekends at WLF. The only truly artisan breads and farmstead cheeses in a beautiful country setting. The walking gardens are artistic and fragrant. The organic fresh produce is delicious and cheap compared to farmer's markets and grocery stores. The assortment of fresh pastries and candies are always a hit with my son and he loves the play structures and visiting the baby animals. This place is the hidden gem of Ann Arbor! read more

What if supermarkets didn't exist? What if the Wal-marts, Meijers, and Whole Foods was never a concept as a place to acquire food and we had to resort to local farm stands like White Lotus to get our sustenance. Yeah, it wouldn't be as efficient and it might add a couple minutes to our day, but imagine how much healthier we would be and how much better the food would taste! Alas, this will probably never happen, but that is fine-- more White Lotus for me! This place is always changing, with new foods,events, and activities changing weekly. However, you can always count on fresh, organic vegetables, delicious artisan cheeses, and crisp bread. Brotips: --Farm cart is only open on Saturday from 9:30am-2pm, but they are also at the farmers market --Arrive early, as many things sell out fast-- think about arriving at 10-11am -- Pizza is only served starting at noon, and usually sells out at around 1pm --Great place for a picnic, so you can bring your own blanket, but they also have lunch tables available. -- It is a Buddhist farm, so there is no meat at this place (they probably wont appreciate any harvesting of their goats, so don't even think about it!) This place quite an experience, and I recommend checking it out during your stay in Ann Arbor! read more

White Lotus Farms offers the best local produce, cheeses, artisanal breads, fresh cut flowers, goat's milk soap and goat shares. I have tried and love everything they make. It's Ann Arbor's best-kept secret... but not for long. They are open in three great locations this year. Bloom Gardens: Weekdays 4 to 6 p.m. 1885 Baker Rd. Dexter Starts this Monday 5/20 White Lotus Farm Cart: Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 7217 W. Liberty Ann Arbor Starts 5/25 -features a play station and view of the gardens Wednesday Night Kerrytown Farmer's Market 4-8 p.m. 501 N. Fifth Avenue Ann Arbor June - October BRINGING BEAUTY TO THE TABLE... read more

Just had their gruyere and asaparagus croissant, which was delicious. I think there was supposed to be bacon in it too but I didn't find it. But the croissant itself was excellent! And they had a BOGO deal due to the extreme heat, which was so nice! read more

This is not your ordinary farm cart. The setting is absolutely beautiful - the farm cart is situated in a white picket fenced area (very kid/family friendly), surrounded by lush flower gardens, vegetable gardens, and a beautiful koi pond. They sell beautiful, flavorful, vegetables, eggs, and lots of delicious baked goods - and their prices are surprisingly low. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. They really care about providing fresh produce to the community. They even plant 'extra' veggies every season, specifically for donation to Food Gatherer's. Wow, right?! OH - and they have easy in-and-out parking (for free) :-) read more

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Their country levain is one of the best breads I have ever eaten in my life! Excellent produce, cheese, pizza, and other goods. And know that patronizing their business supports the Dharma. Be sure to go visit the farm out on Liberty and meet the friendly folks! read more

A true Garden of Eatin'! It's so sweet and beautiful to visit the open farm cart sale days (Saturdays from 9:30am till early afternoon) at this place. They are up on Liberty past Zeeb (when the road turns dirt). The staff (many of whom are volunteers) are some of the happiest of vendors I have come across. And they are always willing to go above and beyond to help the visitors to the cart. Most Saturdays the cart feels sleepy, so I think that most of Ann Arbor/Dexter doesn't know about this place. Which is a shame because to eat one of those almond croissants is almost perfection. We walked around the farm property, the front gardens where there is a beautiful well kept koi pond and small waterfall, and some beautifully kept floral gardens. Then towards the back where you can see the goats hanging out in the open fields. A large white dog protects them from local predators i have heard.... This place is like the perfect Euro open cafe market. They have fresh baguettes, warm breads that only walk about 100 feet from the bakery to your hands, fresh goat cheese products (made from the goats also only a few yards away). So you can come and do some light grocery shopping of produce, buy some bread for dinner (along the lines of Zingermann's bread, but way better tasting), accompany that with chevre, and then sit for a moment with your chocolate croissant, and just relax and breathe. Now on the last Saturday of the month, this place turns into an energetic and crowded hot spot. Because Ann Arbor's parents have realized it is Kid's Day, and the place is hopping. It's hard to find parking these days, so you should try to get there early. There is fresh pizza, locally made a few yards away, there is music, face painting, demonstrations and so on. 4th Saturday of the month HOPS. But I would definitely recommend coming, this isn't the store front wood of Jenny's market, this is just a beautiful small local farm working hard and bringing Ann Arbor truly warm goodness and delicious foods for the public. Did I mention that have farm fresh local eggs?????? read more

I love going to White Lotus. I'm only giving 4 stars because my produce isn't always fresh when I do pre-orders: soft beets, wilted peppers, and mushy apples. It's also not always clear how much of something you're going to get on the website. Avoid this by shopping for produce in person or checking for freshness prior to leaving. read more

Peaceful, tranquil, beautiful... (and delicious, crusty bread!) This place is so relaxing I feel like I'm going on a retreat - but it's only a hop, skip, and a jump away from downtown Ann Arbor! There's a little market area with breads and goat cheese, coffee, and other pastries and random vegetables for sale (credit cards accepted!). Picnic tables and chairs included :) Then there's a koi and goldfish pond (feeding Saturdays around 10AM) - great for little kids to come feed the fish. And a baby goats area (feeding out of bottles at around 10-10:30). Little smelly, but still so adorable to see little goats jumping around. And of course there's gardens and flowers and a greenhouse - all so beautiful to walk around and breathe in the fresh air. One thing to watch out for is parking in the grass after a rainy day - lots of cars get stuck in thebecause it's so muddy, and have to get pushed out. (They're only open on Saturday's though, 9:30 - 2. from May - Dec) read more

I've been to White lotus Farms (WLF) many times, and will always go there from now on. I've been to other farmer's markets, and WLF is by far the best! The property itself is enough to get me and my family there. They have beautiful flowers, coy ponds and art sculptures. The first time I tried there veggies I wanted to make a salad. They had everything I needed, the sales person that was helping me was so kind, helpful and knew everything about their products. She suggested I try putting some of the goat cheese on my salad, and WOW what an amazing salad. Something you would order at a five star restaurant. I learned that ALL the produce is produced on the property. My family and I got to visit the goats that produce the milk for the cheese. WLF has a certified creamery! They make fantastic soaps from the goats milk. After a few weeks of using their soap I no longer needed to use lotion. And to add frosting to the already decorated cake. They have a bakery on the property. There are no words to describe this bread, way better then any in town, I was shocked. My favorite is the parmesan with cracked black pepper. I would definitely recommend WLF. It is well worth the drive! read more