Hawthorne Valley Farm Store — Local services in Town of Hillsdale

While I’ve always found this place overpriced — even more than some spots in Midtown Manhattan — I’ve kept coming back because of the commitment to organic products, the community vibe, and the local sourcing, but I can no longer overlook an issue I’ve noticed (and mentioned) for a couple of years now.

The front baked goods display with croissants, cinnamon rolls, and other pastries is consistently covered in flies. Swarms. Crawling all over uncovered food. It’s not just unsanitary it’s a health hazard and it’s impossible to believe management isn’t aware, as it’s visible every time I visit.

This is a great place with great potential, but something is clearly being ignored. I honestly wonder if the health department has ever inspected this area.

Hawthorne Valley Farm Store: Please fix this. It’s...

Came here for the past 25 years…this used to be a great community meeting place…and everything was so much better..now even more overpriced market quality food …the food bar has the same food day after day..hot dogs with fixings no longer included sauerkraut, they now sell day old bread for full price…as well it has air added making giant holes..the loafs are tiny now and never sliced before 9 am! there is no more toaster for bagels …no butter for bread at the soup station..as well the soup had been watered down…and looks like random leftovers as their are weird combinations..at last, there is no longer a cafe section only more registers with...

A bit pricey compared to other markets, but they do have significant sale prices on certain items, and many items in bulk such as herbs / coffee / dried foods.

They make many of their own products from the creamery and kraut cellar, plus biodynamic veggies in season, and their bakery is outstanding (try the cinnamon buns fresh in the morning). They also have a food bar with both hot and cold items - the food there varies quite a bit from day to day and hour to hour in both menu and quality. Customer service is competent and professional.

The farm store helps to support various other aspects of the farm, so you're shopping for...