Village Farmstand is the ideal future of sustainable grocery shopping. They source produce and meats from Midwestern farmers using regenerative farming techniques and sell to customers out of their Evanston store. It’s like a year round farmer’s market, and the team is amazing. You can buy online and pick up in store or simply drop by to pick up a few things. As a firm believer of the statement, “You pay the farmer or you pay the pharmacy,” I am incredibly grateful to this business for doing the logistically hard work of bringing quality food to the people of Chicago’s...
Read moreI placed an order, paid for the items, requested that the items be left out in order for the items to reach room temperature. When I picked up the items, frozen solid. This request has been honored several times before. Then I was told, in a patronizing voice that “I could put the frozen item in cold water.” It is not the first time but it will be the last time. I will not be shopping there in the future. The owner then sent me an email that I am kind enough not to be reposting here. The email was at least three paragraphs and included lies,...
Read moreAre you looking for a year round local Farmer's Market that also sells products from local food purveyors? Then Village Farmstand is your place! They have a wide range of products, particularly produce, and in addition to the fresh offerings items such as sauces, condiments, pastas, fresh bread and crackers are fantastic. They offer offer composting at $5 per 5 gallon bucket which is a great deal. Plus the staff is amazing! Drop in or peruse their website and...
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