The Most Delicious Fruits & Veggies in Columbus

Kuhlwein'S Farm Market & Deli

★★★★☆ 4.4 (49) • $

"Love this little gem on our home road, Walker! I look forward to coming in every time and even better yet it supports local."

Witten Farm Market

★★★★★ 4.7 (6)

"We look forward to this opening every summer. Great fresh produce. Get tomatoes every single time that are absolutely delicious. The last 2 times we got cantaloupes that were outstanding. Great location in Gahanna. Employees are awesome and very helpful."

Lynd Fruit Farm

★★★★☆ 4.4 (148) • $$

"Growing up in Florida, I never got to go Apple picking or do the Fall things I can do here. This farm is letting me live out my childhood dreams! Their apples are really good and GIGANTIC. My whole life I was used to using grocery store apples for desserts and eating. But once I picked fresh apples, it is amazing how different they taste. For the past 2 years in a row I have gone honey crisp apple picking. They are my favorite apple and I make delicious apple galettes with them. Both years the apples have had the perfect texture and amount of sweetness. We got a large bag of apples each trip.Apple picking is so fun to do with friends and family. I've gone apple picking with husband and this past season with an out of town friend. Both times were super enjoyable and I think my dog enjoyed it the most. He loved greeting all the kids and adults around who were picking apples. He also loved to smell the farm odors while we were driving up to the apple picking area.Lastly I love their shop. They offer a good variety of produce, baked goods, sweet treats and unique gifts to buy. I absolutely love their apple cider donuts and nothing beats when they are served hot and fresh to you.I am looking forward to many more trips at this farm and I will have to see when I pick other fruits throughout the year since I'd love continue supporting this business."

The Witten Farm Market

★★★★☆ 4.1 (70) • $$

"I really enjoyed this place! Lots of homemade goodies and fresh fruits and vegetables. The shortcake with berries was one of the best things Ive ever eaten! The corn (you can husk right there!), pasta salad, heirloom tomato and blackberry pie were off the charts delicious! We also tried the buckeyes, turtles, corn muffins, cut up cheese and meat container and caramel apple pie. The real STARS were mentioned above though. Definitely a fan!"

Miller Country Gardens

★★★★★ 4.8 (16) • $$

"I mean, it's amazing and really priced appropriately which is not something you can say for pumpkin patches by and large. It's so far away though, though I guess since location is relative then maybe it's my fault that I live so far from it. No, I'm the one typing, so I'm the point of reference, so it is in fact so far away. I guess you probably get the point; I should tell you that I live in Westerville. So anyway come here for pumpkins and fall things and those corn stalks that your wife makes you put on your front porch for some reason. Also pick your own pumpkins because kids love that for some reason."

Schacht Farm Market

★★★★☆ 3.6 (15) • $

"I'm intrigued by this place. I found Schacht Farm because I knew it's where Jeni was buying pumpkins for this year's batch of ice cream. (It's actually the buttercup squash, but let's not fuss over little details.) Jeni has high standards, so I was most definitely excited about making the trip to Schacht to buy some pie pumpkins.And then I read the Yelp reviews. Holy crap--they're terrible!I was convinced to get to the bottom of things. I checked out their website, and it sounds like they made a big switch in 2013 from growing loads of spring and summer produce to now only focusing on fall crops. I can understand why people are upset over the switch--especially if they had come to love the you-pick strawberries, etc--but I also respect a business's right to change their model. I just so happen to be a fan of fall, and I loved what Schacht had going on.This is most definitely not the giant sprawl of Lynd's, so if that's what you're looking for--just go to Lynd's. I like that Schacht is a bit smaller and more of a family feel. There's a big lot full of every pumpkin you could imagine. Of course they had beautiful jack-o'-lantern pumpkins, but they also had several culinary varieties as well! I bought sugar, buttercup, and cinderella pumpkins to roast for pie filling this fall. I'm no pumpkin whisperer or anything, but I thought all these squashes were gorgeous! Just beyond the pumpkin lot is the you-pick part of the farm. There were greens, peas, pumpkins, and more! And if you still wanted to do something else, there was a little area to pet some mules. Last, there's a tiny shop where you pay, and you can also pick up cider, honey, and a few other goodies.I really had a nice time at Schacht Farm, and if you're in the mood for fall--I think you'll like it too."

Lawrence Orchards

★★★★☆ 3.9 (7) • $$

"While I have been to other, larger orchards, I found Lawrence to be so much more charming. You begin by choosing a basket based on price ($16 or $10) and then head out into the well marked rows of trees. You'll of course be picking according to the ripening seasons so feel free to call ahead or ask which avaliable varieties best suit your needs. For me, making homemade apple sauce is what this time of year is all about. And picking them is all the more memorable."

Jorgensen Farms

★★★★☆ 4.3 (24) • $$$

"Lovely event venue!I went for a wedding that started in a grassy courtyard surrounded by foliage. The backdrop to the ceremony included some beautiful big trees! From there it was a short walk to a 2-part reception hall with cocktail area with a glass wall that overlooked a patio courtyard.The reception area included high enough ceilings for the bride to add an aerial rig complete with an hour long show-- it seems like you could pull off just about anything in that room. The right side included glass doors that opened to another patio area with an awning overtop.The place feels very much lodge-esque, but is not exactly in the woods.I enjoyed my experience there, I liked the ambiance, and the food was great too (plus the bride did one helluva job planning her wedding, but thats besides the point)."

Local Roots Market and Café

★★★★★ 4.8 (47) • $$

"We love this healthy market for their organic and gluten free options, with products that are difficult to find elsewhere. The meat from local farms is especially appreciated. Friendly team as well - everything about this place is great."

Beechwold Farm Market

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"Thank you Melanie S. for the review or I never would have known about this market. They sell all local products produced on Ohio farms- Shagbark, Snowville Creamery and New Albany organics among others. The produce was pretty picked over the day I visited, but I did score some beautiful fresh lettuce, jalapenos and Snowville whipping cream. The meat case was well stocked and they had some nice looking cheeses. I could see some tasty charcuterie boards happening after a stop here."

Sugarbush Gourmet Gift Baskets

★★★★★ 4.9 (9)

"I love this little store so much. I love it even more for relocating right next to the play area. Sugarbush is, essentially, a gift basket store. You pick a basket and things to put inside and they put it together for you. While I haven't really hit that point in adulthood where I give people gift baskets, I do love this store for a quick, small snack. There's a huge variety of products to buy: a cooler with drinks and fresh fruit, larger boxes of cookies and crackers, local jams and dips, gourmet and regular candies, individual snacks, etc. I'm here almost daily getting a snack for the kids or something to give as a gift. The staff here is always so nice and really don't seem to mind the kids who come in to pick out snacks. It's the perfect choice when you don't want to stop for a full meal at one of the restaurants in the shopping center."

ALDI

★★★★☆ 3.6 (5)

"Stumbled on this brand new Aldi, right in the built-up area on 5th. Workers still finishing construction details.Standard Aldi. Medium sized grocery store, bright and clean. For me, Aldi is not a place for regular shopping trips, though you could get by. I use it more for snacks, quick stops, and quirky things like their dips and flavored whipped cream. Only one lane open, so a long line. You'd think they'd at least want to make a better impression during their grand opening. Don't forget your bags, and a quarter."

ALDI

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"This Aldi is now open in Grandview!!! Came here yesterday after work. The parking lot was packed. But the inside is so nice and clean. They have a bunch of Halloween candy and pumpkin snacks. Go check them out!!!"

The Blueberry Patch

★★★★☆ 3.7 (54) • $$

"Blueberry donuts. Blueberry fritters. Blueberry jam. Blueberry. Oh. Let's just say blueberry everything. They have a restaurant here too. I didn't have time for the restaurant. I thought the decor was great. The staff was very friendly. And the location wasn't bad at all. I'll for sure come back."

CherryHawk Farm

★★★★★ 4.6 (31) • $$

"If you can believe it, I've been in Columbus for 15+ years now and never visited any of the farms dotted along the rural periphery.I had a week off for our 15th wedding anniversary and the idea of going apple picking, baking the entire week, and spoiling my spouse with a myriad of deliciousness from the oven captivated me.They had rows and rows of a Japanese apple variant that is delicious to eat in hand or for cooking, which was perfect! For a modest fee you can fill a whole basket to the brim that they supply! They even give you a claw like appendage to reach apples high up (but word of advice - just because it's up high, doesn't mean it's the best!)All in all - it was a blast and a great unorthodox couples activity. Recommended when needing to just get outside while still doing something together.Also, baking with apples YOU picked? Absolutely priceless sensation."

Reeb's Farm Market

★★★★★ 5 (1) • $

"Great place to find FRESH, CHEAP vegetables and flowers. Of the three farm markets in the area (Peter's and something that starts with a L) Reeb's has the best prices. I have gone to Peter's farm market for a long time and have overlooked Reeb's (on the other side of road less the 1/4 of a mile north) for way too long. I will never go to any other farm market besides this one!!! I guess what makes it a little more quaint is that the actually farmer is the one running the store. I'm sure it's just because it's not harvest time but he's a nice guy who seems to work his tail off. I feel bad that I didn't get his name - I think it's important to get names!!"

Evelyn's Produce

★★★★★ 5 (2) • $

"This is the best fresh produce on the Southside. You will find a good selection all year round. Evelyn and crew drive down to W. Virginia when the winter gets colder to maintain their stock and tomatoes are brought in from Georgia and Florida.I am a firm believer that good food is all about good ingredients and I am constantly underwhelmed by the selection and quality of the produce at my nearby Giant Eagle on whittier street and trendy Kroger's in the Brewery District.This week at Evelyns I got some of the biggest and hardy sweet potatoes for just .79 a pound and equally delicious tomatoes for 1.99 a pound. I also had my eye on the abundant and fresh supply of sweet onions, zuchinni, cabbage, and squash. Again the quality is superior to local grocers and prices are competitive.If you are not familiar with this part of town it can be tricky to find, south on parsons avenue just beyond the old schottensteins. The address is Marion rd but it is not marked, You will see E. Barthman on the west side, and Evelyn's is on the opposite side. Hours are Mon-Saturday 9:00-5:30 from Dec-March and 9:00-5:30 Mon-Sun April-November. I often call ahead to see what they have each week.I am never disappointed!"

Arena Produce Company

★★☆☆☆ 1.7 (3) • $

"Found out about this through ColumbusUnderground.com and thought I'd track down this out-of-the-way place for a visit. A strange scene -- a nearly empty warehouse with a makeshift grocery in one small area. The walk-in cooler has an average selection of fruits and vegetables. We picked up a couple dozen lemons at 3 for a dollar; I saw some avocados (a little overripe) for a dollar each... both good prices. They also have a few prepackaged goods If the prices are consistently cheaper, it's probably worth it for a big buy of fresh produce."

Farm Barn Market

★★★★★ 4.8 (4)

"One of those classic throw-back farmer markets. This is a no frills, local establishment that isn't looking for a bunch of new customers. This is one of those word of mouth places or just driving by and going in on a whim places. The Farm Barn is literally a barn at a residential house. The barn has a small open sign on it that makes you welcome to walk in. I did not see a single person or sign that anyone was around. This place relies on honesty and integrity. They have sticky notes and a pay box for the customer to write down what they bought and put the cash into the box. Prices are clearly marked and a scale is available for you to weigh what you get. I like that these places can still exist in the world that we live in. This places specializes in tomatoes and sells them for $1 a pound. Their tomatoes look to be natural as they don't look like the perfect tomatoes one buys at the chain groceries. The tomatoes look like the ones I get from my garden out back. I like the trust and small scale of this place. The owner also has some bake goods for sale like cookies. From some of the notes on the wall, it looks like that the owner sometimes makes more baked goods for Friday and Saturday than during the week. They have a variety of veggies grown right there on the farm, If you are out near Plain City and want local and cheap veggies than this place fits the bill. I was only hoping to talk to the owner to find out more about the place but didn't have a chance. The owner does have cards in the store so you can cal."

Sanfillipo Produce

★★★★☆ 4.3 (4) • $

"This place has been around for 9 years and has never been reviewed on Yelp. Let that sink in for a minute...A buddy of mine who did the #YelpCleanse with me told me about a place on the East side that was primarily wholesale--but also was occasionally open to the public at really good prices. And if you know me, you know I *love* the hunt for great produce.So I grabbed Susie R and we headed out to find this magical land of produce... also known as Whitehall. When we pulled up, it was definitely a giant warehouse out in the middle of nowhere. Susie and I wandered around for a bit before we found the entrance . This place is definitely made for wholesale, and it's not overtly customer friendly. I kinda love that. It's like this hidden secret adventure! (Btw, I added pics of the correct entrance.)Once we were inside, we were so warmly welcomed by the Sanfillipo's staff! Everyone seemed genuinely excited to see us. The space is tiny, but they pack only the best items inside. The produce is extremely fresh--and cheap!--and they also have grass-fed Ohio beef, natural Ohio chicken, Ohio honey, local eggs, and Snowville Creamery milk!The interior isn't much to look at. It's all about the produce, people. So if you have an adventurous spirit and also love the hunt for great deals on great produce, then head on out to Sanfillipo's! And give me a holler--I'm always down for a field trip."

Lannings Foods

★★★★☆ 4.4 (14)

"I love it when things are a combination.Like salty and sweet. Chocolate and vanilla.This is why I like Lannings. It's a combo of farmers market and butcher shop. All of the meat is butchered on site. Oh my. The pepper bacon makes me want to slap something it's that good. I buy 4lbs and have them wrap it up in 1/2 pound packages. We use it in elevated BLT's. They also have a meatloaf mix that is ready to go. Buy the pound amount you want, take it home, drop in pan, bake and make everyone think your Betty Crocker. They can get you anything. Venison, beef, pork, gator. Yup. Anything. Fresh veggies are displayed in a sweet little produce area. It feels old school and comfy. They are always really nice and fresh. Oh! There's a bakery case. I've loved everything I've gotten but my favorite is the small pecan roll. It's fun looking around. They have a lot of eclectic stuff like lime pickles...which are amazing. Local honey, bulk candy, canned apple butter and jams...just fun local stuff. A lot of their items are from fabulous ole Ohio."