Balsam Farms Montauk Market — Local services in Town of East Hampton

Amazing farms very surprised that manager did not want google reviews, but we did one anyways for the owners.

This is from their site. """OUR STORY A LOVE OF FARMING

Founded in 2003 by Alex Balsam, Balsam Farms is located on the South Fork of the East End of Long Island. We started farming with ten rented acres, one tractor, and a small roadside farm stand. We’ve learned and grown a lot since then, and today we farm several fields between the villages of Amagansett and Sagaponack.

Our roots go back to a young boy and his love of tractors. Alex Balsam got behind the wheel of his first tractor, our 1939 Farmall A, on his thirteenth birthday. Shortly after, he began farming a small one acre plot in Amagansett. Several years after that, on his first day of freshman year at Cornell University, he met philosophy major Ian Calder-Piedmonte, and the two became good friends.

A lot of hard work, and a passion found

A few years after graduation, when the farm was beginning its second season, Alex persuaded Ian to spend the summer farming with him back in his hometown of East Hampton – promising beautiful beaches, a few beers, and plenty of time to enjoy the summer. In reality it was very little time at the beach, a lot of hard work, and a passion found.

Years later, we still have that first tractor and the old farm wagon that held our first produce by the side of the road – and we remain passionate. With the help of many dedicated and skilled team members who share our passion for farming and local food, we’ve improved our production practices and expanded our offerings. Today, we farm approximately 200 acres of mixed vegetables, fruits, herbs, cut flowers, and grains. With our four-season greenhouses, improved storage facilities, and generally temperate Long Island weather, we’re now able to grow fresh produce year-round. Additionally, we have a wide range of jarred and preserved items made from our own produce, as well as...

Had just arrived in Montauk Tuesday afternoon after a godawful flight from Hamburg and a very bouncy limo ride from the airport. My host had told me to stop at Balsam Farms Montauk on the way through town to pick up what I needed for the following day's lunch that I was to cook for fourteen (a reunion of the Lake Como "water polo" team (that's an inside joke)). My maiden name is Longo and I'm as Sicilian as could be (legend has it my first intake of mamma's breast milk was in the form of the cannoli filling nonna (bless her soul) had made out of it). This is my way of saying that I know food and that I had big plans for the aforementioned lunch that I was to cook the following day. Well, I found everything I needed (produce-wise), and more, and it was ALL SO GOOD (most of the rest of the items I needed (saffron, pistachio, Amaro Averna, Pecorino Siciliano, etc.) I had asked Bob and Jupa to bring from the city the previous day). The two gentlemen who took care of me at the counter couldn't have been more charming. One mesmerized me with stories about the coffee farm he owns in Jamaica. Went there again on Thursday and again today (for more Jamaica-coffee-farm stories, to tell you the truth)! Love, love, love this place! I'm sure I will be sad passing it on the way back to the airport on Monday (in hopefully a not so bouncy limo (ha-ha!)) -- Tschüss! Kiss!...

It is set up like an old fashioned grocery store where for most of the items, they get it for you and then there are some items on display for you to take yourself - the staff is always accommodating and very pleasant. Most of the items are locally sourced when possible and they have other staple items so you don't have to shop elsewhere (ex: lemons) I love this shop as it is the highest quality items at prices that don't seem to be inflated. An excellent addition to Montauk grocery choices. Thank you...