Heritage Farmers Market — Local services in Pekin

There's a very caring and nice group of folks running the place. We went on a Saturday and could smell a grill from the highway. That was a surprise, but it brought us in. We were just looking for a farmers market and had the bonus of lunch. They are community-oriented, with determined regulars coming in. The atmosphere is a comfortable one, with a small town feel to settle you in. That was just the lunch before we had done our shopping.

The store was very welcoming and I was very surprised at what all they had! There's the produce, meat cuts sold fresh or frozen, and a selection of cheese I couldn't make up my mind about. They also had some novelty items I was pleasantly surprised at. If natural, local-grown food is what you're looking for: stop in. The...

We are so glad this place exists. Definitely worth a visit if they advertise a cookout or barbecue: your taste buds will thank you. If they have some made up, the bacon candy is a must-try. For regular groceries, we love the Kilgus whole milk and the exceptional farm fresh eggs. The milk is a completely different drink from what you buy in most stores and the eggs cost the same as what we would buy at Costco but taste so...

I should have discovered this place sooner. My husband and I have been looking for locally grown, fresh meat. I admit-- my taste for meat is sensitive. I find myself tasting an unfavorable flavor in some of the meats purchased in even the most glamourois of grocery stores. My husband and I had steaks last night that I could enjoy without any "cover up" sauce. This is a...